Executing Blocks - HEIDENHAIN POSITIP 8000 Operating Instructions Manual

Milling – MDI mode | Block types
Parameter
Finishing allowance
Starting depth
Plunging depth
Feed rate for milling
Feed rate for
plunging
When machining a rectangular pocket in MDI and Program Run modes of
operation, the following applies:
Approaching the starting position is at clearance height at rapid traverse
If a target depth was defined, positioning is at Clearance height at the end of
machining
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Executing blocks

You can select a positioning function or machining pattern, and execute that block.
If enabling signals are missing, the running program is halted and the
drives of the machine are stopped.
Further information:
Executing blocks
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Description
Amount of material that is to be left remaining around
the rectangular pocket and will be removed in the last
pass
Starting depth for milling in the tool axis (only for NC-
controlled Z axis)
Plunging depth in the tool axis (only for NC-controlled Z
axis)
Traversing speed of the tool axis during milling (only for
NC-controlled Z axis)
Traversing speed of the tool axis during plunging (only
for NC-controlled Z axis)
Manufacturer's documentation for the machine
Tap Create on the status bar
A new block is displayed
or
The last programmed MDI block with all parameters is loaded
Select the desired block type in the Block type drop-down
list
Define the relevant parameters, depending on the block type
To load the current axis position, tap Actual position capture
in the appropriate input fields
Confirm each entry with RET
To run the block, tap END
The positioning aid is displayed
If the simulation window is active, the current block is
visualized
User intervention may be required, depending on the block;
the wizard will display the relevant instructions
Follow the instructions of the wizard
If the product or the machine tool has NC-controlled axes, tap
or press the NC START key
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