Block Search For Position Pattern For Shopturn Programs - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

6.7.8

Block search for position pattern for ShopTurn programs

For ShopTurn programs, you have the option of carrying out a block search for a position
pattern. You define the technology with which you wish to start, as well as the number of the
starting hole.
Procedure
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Software option
You require the "ShopMill/ShopTurn" option for the block search for ShopTurn
machining step programs.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
The required ShopTurn program is in the block display.
1. Press the "Block search" softkey.
2. Position the cursor to the position block.
3. Press the "Start search" softkey.
The "Search" window opens.
All of the technologies used in the program are listed.
4. Select the desired technology and press "OK".
The selected technology is displayed in the "Search" window.
5. Enter the number of the starting hole and press "OK".
Program execution starts with the specified technology at the specified
starting hole, and navigates you to all of the positions of this position
pattern and all following position patterns.
Note
If you have hidden certain positions, then only the displayed positions
count for the number of the starting hole.
Machining the workpiece
6.7 Starting machining at a specific point
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