Spindle Selection - Siemens PUMA V400/M Operation Manual

6.2

Spindle selection

The main spindle and milling spindle selection buttons are used to start and stop the spindle
manually.
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1. In order to select another spindle by manual operation, the machine should be in the
status as follows.
- Machine ready status.
- The status that gear shift is completed (it is different according to the spindle and
machine specification).
- Spindle stop status
- Synchronous tapping is not in progress.
2. There is no automatic command that is for selecting spindle only.
However, if relating M-code is commanded in order to operate spindle, corresponding
spindle will be selected automatically and commanded operation will be executed. In
this case, it no needs to stop currently using spindle.
3. On automatic operation, conditions for executing automatic operation should be satisfied
in advance.
[Main Spindle Selection]
If main spindle selection button is pressed, then the main spindle is
selected, the LED of the main spindle selection lamp turns ON.
[Revolving(milling) Spindle Selection]
If revolving spindle selection button is pressed, then the revolving
spindle is selected, the LED of the revolving spindle selection button
turns ON.
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