Operating Modes - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming Manual

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Operating modes

Manual mode
Jog
MDI
MDI
Automatic mode
Auto
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SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition
Three different operating modes can be used in ShopMill:
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Manual mode
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MDI (Manual Data Automatic)
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Automatic mode
Manual mode is used for the following preparatory actions:
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Reference point approach, i.e. calibration of the position
measuring system
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Swiveling the workpiece
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Preparing a machine for executing a program in automatic mode,
i.e. measuring tools, measuring the workpiece and, if necessary,
defining the work offsets used in the program
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Traversing axes, e.g. during a program interruption
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Positioning axes
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Face milling a workpiece
You can select manual mode by pressing the "Jog" softkey.
The parameters set under "T, S, M..." affect all movements in manual
mode with the exception of reference point approach.
In MDI mode, you can enter and execute G code commands non-
modally to set up the machine or to perform a single action.
You can select MDI mode via the "MDI" key.
In automatic mode, you can execute a program completely or only
partially. You can also trace execution of the program in a graphical
display on the screen.
You can select "Machine Auto" via the "Auto" key.
Operation

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