Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual page 136

Machining the workpiece
4.7 Starting machining at a specific point
Block search mode
With calculation
- skip extcall
Without calculation
References
For additional information, please refer to the following documentation:
HMI sl / SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual
Procedure
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Meaning
This is used to speed-up a search with calculation when using EXTCALL
programs: EXTCALL programs are not taken into account.
Caution: Important information, e.g. modal functions, which are located in
the EXTCALL program, are not taken consideration. In this case, after the
search target has been found, the program is not able to be executed.
Information such as this should programmed in the main program.
For a quick search in the main program.
Calculations will not be performed during the block search, i.e. the
calculation is skipped up to the target block.
All settings required for execution have to be programmed from the target
block (e.g. feedrate, spindle speed, etc.).
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <AUTO> key.
3. Press the "Block search" and "Block search mode" softkeys.
The "Search Mode" window will open.
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