Repeating Positions - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operating Manual

Programming technological functions (cycles)
8.1 Drilling
8.1.13

Repeating positions

Function
If you want to approach positions that you have already programmed again, you can do this
quickly with the function "Repeat position".
You must specify the number of the position pattern. This cycle automatically assigns this
number. You will find this position pattern number in the work plan (program view) after the
block number.
Procedure
Parameter Description
LAB Repeat jump label for position
PL (only for G Machining plane
code)
Position (only for Enter the number of the position pattern
ShopMill)
288
1. The part program or ShopMill program to be processed has been
created and you are in the editor.
2. Press the "Drilling", and "Repeat position" softkeys.
The "Repeat positions" input window opens.
3. After you have entered the label or the position pattern number, e.g. 1,
press the "Accept" softkey. The position pattern you have selected is
then approached again.
Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0
Unit
Milling