Setting For Automatic Mode - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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Setting for automatic mode

Before machining a workpiece, you can test the program in order to identify programming
errors early on. Use the dry run feedrate for this purpose.
In addition, you have the option of additionally limiting the traversing speed for rapid traverse
so that when running-in a new program with rapid traverse, no undesirable high traversing
speeds occur.
Dry run feedrate
The feedrate defined here replaces the programmed feedrate during execution if you have
selected "DRY run feedrate" under program control.
Reduced rapid traverse
This value entered here reduces the rapid traverse to the entered percentage value if you
selected "RG0 reduced rapid traverse" under program control.
Displaying measurement results
Using an MMC command, you can display measurement results in a part program:
You can define the following settings:
● When it reaches the command, the control automatically jumps to the "Machine"
● The window with the measurement results is opened by pressing the "Measurement
Procedure
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operating area and the window with the measurement results is displayed
result" softkey.
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <AUTO> key.
3. Press the menu forward key and the "Settings" softkey.
The "Settings for Automatic Operation" window is opened.
4. In "DRY run feedrate," enter the desired dry run speed.
Machining the workpiece
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