Siemens SINUMERIK Series Operating Manual page 220

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Machining the workpiece

6.10 Editing a program

Program blocks can be created in two stages. This means that additional blocks can be formed

within a particular block.

You then have the option of opening and closing these blocks depending on your

requirement.

Addit. run-in code

Automat. retraction

Structuring programs

● Before generating the actual program, generate a program frame using empty blocks.

● By forming blocks, structure existing G code or ShopMill programs.

Opening and closing blocks

Block designation

● Select the spindle

Defines at which spindle a program block is to be executed.

If the block is not executed because the specified spindle should not be

processed, it is possible to temporarily activate a so-called "Additional run-

Block start and block end are moved to the tool change point, i.e. the tool

is brought into a safe range.

Select the "Program manager" operating area.

Select the storage location and create a program or open a program.

The program editor opens.

Select the required program blocks that you wish to combine to form a

Press the "Form block" softkey.

The "Form New Block" window opens.

Enter a designation for the block, assign the spindle, if required, select

the Additional run-in code and the automatic retraction and then press

the "OK" softkey.

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