Creating A Multiple Clamping Program - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Managing programs
12.18 Multiple clamping
See also
Program header (Page 259)
12.18.3

Creating a multiple clamping program

When assigning the ShopMill programs to a multiple clamping program, you can use
programs from NC directories and from external storage media (e.g. USB-FlashDrive).
Procedure
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Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Press the ">>" and "Multiple clamping" softkeys.
The "Multiple Clamping" window opens.
3. Enter the number of clampings and the number of the first zero offset to
be used.
The clampings are processed in ascending order from the start zero
offset.
4. Enter a name for the new global program (e.g. XYZ) and press the "OK"
softkey.
A list is displayed in which the different programs must be assigned to
the zero offsets. Not all zero offsets, i.e. clampings, must be assigned to
ShopMill programs, but at least two.
5. Enter the name of the desired ShopMill program directly in the list with
the complete path specification. The file format (*.mpf) is automatically
added.
- OR -
Press the "Program selection" softkey.
The program view is displayed.
6. Position the desired ShopMill program in the program overview and
press the "OK" softkey.
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