Generating Program Blocks - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

7.6

Generating program blocks

After a new program is created and the program header is filled out, define the individual
machining steps in program blocks that are necessary to produce the workpiece.
You can only generate program blocks between the program header and the end of the
program.
Procedure
Selecting a technological function
...
Selecting a tool from the tool list
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1. Position the cursor in the work plan on the line behind which a new
program block is to be inserted.
2. Using the softkeys, select the desired function. The associated
parameter screen is displayed.
3. First, program the tool, offset value, feedrate and spindle speed (T, D,
F, S, V) and then enter the values for the other parameters.
4. Press the "Select tools" softkey if you wish to select the tool for
parameter "T".
The "Tool selection" window is opened.
5. Position the cursor on the tool that you wish to use for machining and
press the "To program" softkey.
The selected tool is accepted into the parameter screen form.
- OR -
Press the "Tool list" and "New tool" softkeys.
Using the softkeys on the vertical softkey bar, select the required tool
with the data and press the "To program" softkey.
The selected tool is accepted into the parameter screen form.
The process plan is displayed and the newly generated program block
is marked.
Creating a ShopMill program
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