Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 148

Machining the workpiece
6.10 Editing a program
Display
Addit. run-in code
Automat. retraction
Structuring programs
● Before generating the actual program, generate a program frame using empty blocks.
● By forming blocks, structure existing G code or ShopTurn programs.
Procedure
Opening and closing blocks
Removing a block
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Meaning
● Yes
If the block is not to be executed, because the specified spindle is not to be
used, it is possible to temporarily activate a so-called "Additional run-in
code".
● No
● Yes
Block start and block end are moved to the tool change point, i.e. the tool
is brought into a safe range.
● No
1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Select the storage location and create a program or open a program.
The program editor opens.
3. Select the required program blocks that you wish to combine to form a
block.
4. Press the "Form block" softkey.
The "Form New Block" window opens.
5. Enter a designation for the block, assign the spindle, if required, select
the Additional run-in code and the automatic retraction and then press
the "OK" softkey.
6. Press the ">>" and "View" softkeys.
7. Press the "Open all blocks" softkey if you wish to display the program
with all the blocks.
8. Press the "Close all blocks" softkey, if you wish to display the program
again in a structured form.
9. Open the block.
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