Editing A Shopturn Multi-Channel Program - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Multi-channel machining (only 840D sl)
9.2 Multi-channel support (only 840D sl)
9.2.5.3

Editing a ShopTurn multi-channel program

Precondition
The "programSYNC" option is set.
Procedure
Program header with multi-channel data
In the program header, set the parameters, which are effective for the complete program.
You have the following options to save cross-program data:
● You can enter values in a common data set for the main and counterspindle
● You can enter values for the main and counter spindle
● You can enter values for the counterspindles
Parameter
Multi-channel
data
Data for
546
1. Position the cursor in the "Workpieces" folder on a job list and press the
"Open" softkey.
Note:
If the cursor is located on a workpiece, then a search is made for a job
list with the same name.
The "Job list ..." window opens and the program assignment to the
channels is displayed.
2. Press the "OK" softkey.
The programs are displayed next to one another in the editor.
3. Open the program header if you wish to define cross-program or cross-
channel entries.
Description
Yes
Name of the job list in which the channel data are saved.
Main+counterspindle
•
All values for the main and counterspindle are saved in one data set
Main spindle
•
Data set for the main spindle
Counterspindle
•
Data set for the counterspindle
Note:
If the machine does not have a counterspindle, then the entry field "Data for" is not
applicable.
Operating Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5398-8CP40-3BA1
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