Block Search For Position Pattern - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Turning Operating Manual

Procedure
6.7.8

Block search for position pattern

It is possible performing a block search for the position pattern. You can define the number of
the starting hole.
With ShopTurn programs you can also define the technology with which you want to start.
Procedure
Define technology (only with ShopTurn program)
Specify starting hole
Turning
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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 opens.
Software option
You need the "ShopMill/ShopTurn" option for the block search for ShopTurn
machining step programs.
Machine manufacturer
Please observe the information provided by the machine manufacturer.
You can find the required ShopTurn program or G code program in the
block display.
1. Press the "Block search" softkey.
2. Position the cursor to the position block.
3. Press the "Start search" softkey.
The "Search" window opens.
4. All of the technologies used on the position pattern are listed.
Select the desired technology and press "OK".
The selected technology is displayed in the "Search" window.
Machining the workpiece
6.7 Starting machining at a specific point
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