Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 89

Search variants
Block search mode
With calculation
- without approach
With calculation
- with approach
Without calculation
References
For additional information, please refer to the following documentation:
HMI sl / SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual
Procedure
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HMI sl Universal
Operating Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5398-6AP10-2BA0
Meaning
It is used in order to be able to approach a target position in any
circumstance (e.g. tool change position).
The end position of the target block or the next programmed position is
approached using the type of interpolation valid in the target block. Only the
axes programmed in the target block are moved.
It is used to be able to approach the contour in any circumstance.
The end position of the block prior to the target block is found with "CYCLE
START". The program runs in the same way as in normal program
processing.
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.
Machine the workpiece
3.6 Starting execution at a specific point
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