Siemens Sinumerik 840D Operating Turning page 671

Simple programming example
Description:
A simple measuring motion of a measuring probe into a hole of the work
piece is to be programmed under ShopTurn.
Aim:
A new ShopTurn program is to be started and then opened.
The program header, a measuring cycle and the end of the program are
programmed.
Thereafter the program is to be simulated.
For this the tools listed below must be used:
Tool data: Measuring probe (3D_PROBE)
2.1 Creation of a new ShopTurn program
Independently of the mode of operation, a new ShopTurn program can be
started as follows:
1. On the CNC-full keyboard press the key "Program
Manager".
The program manager opens immediately.
- OR -
1. On the operator panel press the key "MENU SE-
LECT".
Now press the yellow HSK 1.4 "Program manager".
The program manager opens.
2. Now select a suitable drive ("NC", "Local drive" or
"USB"), on which the program is to be started.
3. Press the VSK 2 "New".
The vertical softkey-strip with functions for the crea-
tion of new programs opens.
4. Press the VSK 3 "ShopTurn", in order to open the
input mask for the creation of a new ShopTurn pro-
gram.
Specify a name for the program and acknowledge it
by pressing the VSK 8 "OK".
The control unit loads the program into the operating
range "Editor" and opens the input window for the
program header.
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