Selecting A Program; Program Running-In; Executing Single Blocks - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

3.1.2

Selecting a program

Proceed as follows
3.2

Program running-in

3.2.1

Executing single blocks

When testing a program, the system can interrupt the machining of the workpiece after each
program block, which triggers a movement or auxiliary function on the machine. In this way,
you can control the machining result block-by-block during the initial execution of a program
on the machine.
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1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
The directory overview is opened.
2. Place the cursor on the directory containing the program that you want
to select.
3. Press the "INPUT" key
- OR -
Press the "Cursor right" key.
The directory contents are displayed.
4. Place the cursor on the desired program.
5. Press the "Select" softkey.
The program is selected.
When the program has been successfully selected, an automatic
changeover to the "Machine" operating area occurs.
Machine the workpiece
3.2 Program running-in
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