Dwell Time (G4) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

14.10

Dwell time (G4)

Function
G4 can be used to program a "dwell time" between two NC blocks during which workpiece
machining is interrupted.
Note
G4 interrupts continuous-path mode.
Application
For example, for relief cutting.
Syntax
G4 F.../S<n>=...
Note
G4 must be programmed in a separate NC block.
Significance
G4:
F...:
S<n>=...:
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-1BP40-2BA0
Activate dwell time
The dwell time is programmed in seconds at address F.
The dwell time is programmed in spindle revolutions at address S.
The numeric extension indicates the number of the spindle to which the
<n>:
dwell time is to be applied. In the absence of a numeric extension
(S...) the dwell time will be applied to the master spindle.
Supplementary commands
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