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① Timeline for each displayed channel

Processing times are displayed in black, wait times in yellow.

The actual cursor position is highlighted in orange.

② Machining time

③ Wait time for the parallel program

Figure 11-2 Time synchronous view

See also

Editor settings (Page 186)

Setting for automatic mode (Page 232)

11.2.10 Automatic block building

11.2.10.1 Creating automated program blocks

With the "Automatic block building" function, you have a convenient option to automatically split

an existing program subsequently into the desired blocks.

Rules for creating the blocks

You define the rules for creating the blocks in the configuration file.

Multi-channel machining

11.2 Multi-channel support

Turning

Operating Manual, 06/2019, A5E44903486B AB 693

Default Chapter5
- Preface5
- Table of Contents9
1 Fundamental Safety Instructions23
- General Safety Instructions23
- Warranty and Liability for Application Examples24
- Industrial Security25
2 Introduction27
- Product Overview27
- Operator Panel Fronts28
- Overview28
- Keys of the Operator Panel30
- Machine Control Panels38
- Overview38
- Controls on the Machine Control Panel38
- User Interface42
- Screen Layout42
- Status Display43
- Actual Value Window45
- T,F,S Window47
- Current Block Display48
- Operation Via Softkeys and Buttons50
- Entering or Selecting Parameters51
- Pocket Calculator53
- Pocket Calculator Functions54
- Context Menu56
- Changing the User Interface Language57
- Entering Chinese Characters57
- Function - Input Editor57
- Entering Asian Characters59
- Editing the Dictionary60
- Entering Korean Characters62
- Protection Levels64
- Cleaning Mode66
- Display Live Image from a Camera66
- Online Help in SINUMERIK Operate67
3 Multitouch Operation with SINUMERIK Operate71
- Multitouch Panels71
- Touch-Sensitive User Interface72
- Finger Gestures73
- Multitouch User Interface76
- Screen Layout76
- Function Key Block76
- Further Operator Touch Controls77
- Virtual Keyboard78
- Special "Tilde" Character78
- Expansion with Side Screen79
- Overview79
- Sidescreen with Standard Windows79
- Standard Widgets81
- Actual Value" Widget81
- Zero Point" Widget82
- Alarms" Widget82
- NC/PLC Variables" Widget82
- Axle Load" Widget83
- Tool" Widget83
- Service Life" Widget84
- Program Runtime" Widget84
- Widget "Camera 1" and "Camera 284
- Sidescreen with Pages for the ABC Keyboard And/Or Machine Control Panel85
- Example 1: ABC Keyboard in the Sidescreen86
- Example 2: Machine Control Panel in the Sidescreen87
- SINUMERIK Operate Display Manager (840D Sl Only)88
- Overview88
- Screen Layout89
- Operator Controls89
4 Setting up the Machine93
- Switching on and Switching off93
- Approaching a Reference Point94
- Referencing Axes94
- User Agreement95
- Modes and Mode Groups97
- General97
- Modes Groups and Channels99
- Channel Switchover99
- Settings for the Machine101
- Switching over the Coordinate System (MCS/WCS)101
- Switching the Unit of Measurement101
- Setting the Zero Offset103
- Measuring the Tool105
- Measuring a Tool Manually105
- Measuring a Tool with a Tool Probe107
- Calibrating the Tool Probe109
- Measuring a Tool with a Magnifying Glass110
- Logging Tool Measurement Results111
- Measuring the Workpiece Zero112
- Logging Measurement Results for the Workpiece Zero113
- Settings for the Measurement Result Log115
- Zero Offsets117
- Display Active Zero Offset118
- Displaying the Zero Offset "Overview118
- Displaying and Editing Base Zero Offset119
- Displaying and Editing Settable Zero Offset120
- Displaying and Editing Details of the Zero Offsets121
- Deleting a Zero Offset123
- Measuring the Workpiece Zero123
- Monitoring Axis and Spindle Data125
- Specify Working Area Limitations125
- Editing Spindle Data125
- Spindle Chuck Data126
- Displaying Setting Data Lists130
- Handwheel Assignment131
- Mda133
- Loading an MDA Program from the Program Manager133
- Saving an MDA Program134
- Editing/Executing a MDI Program135
- Deleting an MDA Program136
5 Working in Manual Mode137
- General137
- Selecting a Tool and Spindle138
- T,S,M Window138
- Selecting a Tool139
- Starting and Stopping the Spindle Manually140
- Positioning the Spindle141
- Traversing Axes142
- Traverse Axes by a Defined Increment142
- Traversing Axes by a Variable Increment143
- Positioning Axes144
- Manual Retraction145
- Simple Stock Removal of Workpiece147
- Thread Synchronizing150
- Default Settings for Manual Mode152
6 Machining the Workpiece153
- Starting and Stopping Machining153
- Selecting a Program155
- Executing a Trail Program Run156
- Displaying the Current Program Block158
- Current Block Display158
- Displaying a Basic Block159
- Display Program Level160
- Correcting a Program162
- Repositioning Axes163
- Starting Machining at a Specific Point164
- Use Block Search164
- Continuing Program from Search Target166
- Simple Search Target Definition166
- Defining an Interruption Point as Search Target167
- Entering the Search Target Via Search Pointer167
- Parameters for Block Search in the Search Pointer168
- Block Search Mode169
- Block Search for Position Pattern171
- Controlling the Program Run173
- Program Control173
- Skip Blocks174
- Overstore176
- Editing a Program178
- Searching in Programs178
- Replacing Program Text180
- Copying/Pasting/Deleting a Program Block181
- Renumbering a Program183
- Creating a Program Block184
- Opening Additional Programs185
- Editor Settings186
- Working with DXF Files190
- Overview190
- Displaying CAD Drawings191
- Open a DXF File191
- Cleaning a DXF File191
- Enlarging or Reducing the CAD Drawing192
- Changing the Section193
- Rotating the View193
- Displaying/Editing Information for the Geometric Data194
- Importing and Editing a DXF File in the Editor195
- General Procedure195
- Specifying a Reference Point195
- Assigning the Machining Plane196
- Setting the Tolerance196
- Selecting the Machining Range / Deleting the Range and Element197
- Saving the DXF File198
- Transferring the Drilling Positions199
- Accepting Contours201
- Display and Edit User Variables204
- Overview204
- Global R Parameters205
- R Parameters206
- Displaying Global User Data (GUD)208
- Displaying Channel Guds209
  - Displaying Local User Data (LUD)210
  - Displaying Program User Data (PUD)211
  - Searching for User Variables211
  - Displaying G Functions and Auxiliary Functions214
  - Selected G Functions214
  - All G Functions216
  - G Functions for Mold Making216
  - Auxiliary Functions217
  - Displaying Superimpositions219
  - Mold Making View222
  - Starting the Mold Making View224
  - Adapting the Mold Making View224
  - Specifically Jump to the Program Block225
  - Searching for Program Blocks226
  - Changing the View227
  - Enlarging or Reducing the Graphical Representation227
  - Moving and Rotating the Graphic228
  - Modifying the Viewport228
  - Displaying the Program Runtime and Counting Workpieces230
  - Setting for Automatic Mode232
7 Simulating Machining235
- Overview235
- Simulation before Machining of the Workpiece241
- Simultaneous Recording before Machining of the Workpiece243
- Simultaneous Recording During Machining of the Workpiece244
- Different Views of the Workpiece245
- Side View245
- Half Section246
- Face View246
- View246
- 2-Window247
- Graphical Display248
- Editing the Simulation Display249
- Blank Display249
- Showing and Hiding the Tool Path250
- Program Control During the Simulation252
- Changing the Feedrate252
- Simulating the Program Block by Block253
- Editing and Adapting a Simulation Graphic254
- Enlarging or Reducing the Graphical Representation254
- Panning a Graphical Representation255
- Rotating the Graphical Representation255
- Modifying the Viewport256
- Defining Cutting Planes256
- Displaying Simulation Alarms258
8 Creating a G Code Program259
- Graphical Programming259
- Program Views260
- Program Structure265
- Fundamentals266
- Machining Planes266
- Current Planes in Cycles and Input Screens266
- Programming a Tool (T)267
- Generating a G Code Program268
- Blank Input269
- Machining Plane, Milling Direction, Retraction Plane, Safe Clearance and Feedrate (PL, RP, SC, F)272
- Selection of the Cycles Via Softkey273
- Calling Technology Cycles277
- Hiding Cycle Parameters277
- Setting Data for Cycles277
- Checking Cycle Parameters277
- Programming Variables278
- Changing a Cycle Call278
- Compatibility for Cycle Support279
- Additional Functions in the Input Screens279
- Measuring Cycle Support281
9 Creating a Shopturn Program283
- Graphic Program Control, Shopturn Programs283
- Program Views284
- Program Structure290
- Fundamentals291
- Machining Planes291
- Machining Cycle, Approach/Retraction292
- Absolute and Incremental Dimensions294
- Polar Coordinates296
- Clamping the Spindle296
- Creating a Shopturn Program298
- Program Header300
- Generating Program Blocks303
- Tool, Offset Value, Feedrate and Spindle Speed (T, D, F, S, V)304
- Call Work Offsets307
- Repeating Program Blocks308
- Entering the Number of Workpieces310
- Changing Program Blocks311
- Changing Program Settings312
- Selection of the Cycles Via Softkey314
- Calling Technology Functions319
- Additional Functions in the Input Screens319
- Checking Cycle Parameters319
- Setting Data for Technological Functions319
- Programming Variables320
- Changing a Cycle Call320
- Compatibility for Cycle Support321
- Programming the Approach/Retraction Cycle322
- Programming Retraction to Tool Change Point324
- Measuring Cycle Support325
- Example: Standard Machining326
- Workpiece Drawing327
- Programming327
- Results/Simulation Test339
- G Code Machining Program341
10 Programming Technology Functions (Cycles)345
- Drilling345
- General345
- Centering (CYCLE81)346
- Drilling (CYCLE82)348
- Reaming (CYCLE85)352
- Boring (CYCLE86)355
- Deep-Hole Drilling 1 (CYCLE83)357
- Deep-Hole Drilling 2 (CYCLE830)363
- Tapping (CYCLE84, 840)373
- Drill and Thread Milling (CYCLE78)381
- Positions and Position Patterns384
- Arbitrary Positions (CYCLE802)386
- Row Position Pattern (HOLES1)390
- Grid or Frame Position Pattern (CYCLE801)393
- Circle or Pitch Circle Position Pattern (HOLES2)397
- Displaying and Hiding Positions403
- Repeating Positions404
- Rotate406
- General406
- Stock Removal (CYCLE951)406
- Groove (CYCLE930)409
- Undercut Form E and F (CYCLE940)412
- Thread Undercuts (CYCLE940)414
- Thread Turning (CYCLE99)417
- Thread Chain (CYCLE98)434
- Cut-Off (CYCLE92)440
- Contour Turning442
- General Information442
- Representation of the Contour443
- Creating a New Contour444
- Creating Contour Elements446
- Entering the Master Dimension452
- Changing the Contour453
- Contour Call (CYCLE62) - Only for G Code Program454
- Stock Removal (CYCLE952)455
- Stock Removal Rest (CYCLE952)465
- Plunge-Cutting (CYCLE952)467
- Plunge-Cutting Rest (CYCLE952)473
- Plunge-Turning (CYCLE952)476
- Plunge-Turning Rest (CYCLE952)482
- Milling485
- Face Milling (CYCLE61)485
- Rectangular Pocket (POCKET3)488
- Circular Pocket (POCKET4)498
- Rectangular Spigot (CYCLE76)507
- Circular Spigot (CYCLE77)513
- Multi-Edge (CYCLE79)519
- Longitudinal Groove (SLOT1)524
- Circumferential Groove (SLOT2)533
- Open Groove (CYCLE899)541
- Long Hole (LONGHOLE) - Only for G Code Program551
- Thread Milling (CYCLE70)553
- Engraving (CYCLE60)557
- Contour Milling564
- General Information564
- Representation of the Contour564
- Creating a New Contour565
- Creating Contour Elements568
- Changing the Contour573
- Contour Call (CYCLE62) - Only for G Code Program574
- Path Milling (CYCLE72)575
- Contour Pocket/Contour Spigot (CYCLE63/64)581
- Predrilling Contour Pocket (CYCLE64)583
- Milling Contour Pocket (CYCLE63)587
- Contour Pocket Residual Material (CYCLE63, Option)593
- Milling Contour Spigot (CYCLE63)596
- Contour Spigot Residual Material (CYCLE63, Option)601
- Further Cycles and Functions605
- Swiveling Plane / Aligning Tool (CYCLE800)605
- Swiveling Tool (CYCLE800)612
- Aligning Turning Tools - Only for G Code Program (CYCLE800)612
- Aligning Milling Tools - Only for G Code Program (CYCLE800)615
- Preloading Milling Tools - Only for G Code Program (CYCLE800)615
- High-Speed Settings (CYCLE832)617
- Parameters620
- Subroutines621
- Adapt to Load (CYCLE782)623
  - Additional Cycles and Functions in Shopturn625
  - Drilling Centric625
  - Thread Centered628
  - Transformations631
  - Translation633
  - Rotation634
  - Scaling635
  - Mirroring635
  - Rotation C636
  - Straight and Circular Machining637
  - Selecting a Tool and Machining Plane638
  - Programming a Straight Line639
  - Programming a Circle with Known Center Point641
  - Programming a Circle with Known Radius643
  - Polar Coordinates645
  - Straight Line Polar646
  - Circle Polar648
  - Machining with Movable Counterspindle649
  - Programming Example: Machining Main Spindle - Transfer Workpiece - Machining Counterspindle650
  - Programming Example: Machining Counter-Spindle - Transfer Workpiece - Machining Main Spindle651
  - Programming Example: Machining, Counterspindle - Without Previous Transfer651
  - Programming Example: Machining Bar Material652
  - Machining with Fixed Counterspindle657
11 Multi-Channel Machining661
- Multi-Channel View661
- Multi-Channel View in the "Machine" Operating Area661
- Multi-Channel View for Large Operator Panels663
- Setting the Multi-Channel View665
- Multi-Channel Support667
- Working with Several Channels667
- Creating a Multi-Channel Program668
- Entering Multi-Channel Data668
- Multi-Channel Functionality for Large Operator Panels672
- Editing the Multi-Channel Program674
- Changing the Job List674
- Editing a G Code Multi-Channel Program675
- Editing a Shopturn Multi-Channel Program677
- Creating a Program Block684
- Setting the Multi-Channel Function686
- Synchronizing Programs687
- Insert WAIT Marks690
- Optimizing the Machining Time691
- Automatic Block Building693
- Creating Automated Program Blocks693
- Editing a Converted Program695
- Simulating Machining696
- Simulation696
- Different Workpiece Views for Multi-Channel Support697
- Display/Edit the Multi-Channel Functionality in the "Machine" Operating Area698
- Running-In a Program698
- Block Search and Program Control699
- Stock Removal with 2 Synchronized Channels700
- Job List702
- Stock Removal704
- Synchronizing a Counterspindle705
12 Collision Avoidance711
- Activating Collision Avoidance713
- Set Collision Avoidance714
13 Tool Management717
- Lists for the Tool Management717
- Magazine Management719
- Tool Types720
- Tool Dimensioning723
- Tool List728
- Additional Data731
- Creating a New Tool732
- Measuring the Tool734
- Managing Several Cutting Edges735
- Delete Tool735
- Loading and Unloading Tools736
- Selecting a Magazine737
- Code Carrier Connection (Only 840D Sl)738
- Overview738
- Managing a Tool in a File740
- Tool Wear743
- Reactivate Tool745
- Tool Data OEM747
- Magazine748
- Positioning a Magazine750
- Relocating a Tool750
- Delete/Unload/Load/Relocate All Tools751
- Tool Details753
- Displaying Tool Details753
- Tool Data753
- Cutting Edge Data754
- Monitoring Data756
- Sorting Tool Management Lists757
- Filtering the Tool Management Lists758
- Specific Search in the Tool Management Lists760
- Changing the Cutting Edge Position or Tool Type762
- Settings for Tool Lists763
- Working with Multitool765
- Tool List for Multitool765
- Create Multitool766
- Equipping Multitool with Tools768
- Removing a Tool from Multitool769
- Delete Multitool770
- Loading and Unloading Multitool770
- Reactivating the Multitool771
- Relocating a Multitool772
- Positioning Multitool773
14 Managing Programs775
- Overview775
- NC Memory778
- Local Drive778
- USB Drives779
- FTP Drive780
- Opening and Closing the Program782
- Executing a Program784
- Creating a Directory / Program / Job List / Program List786
- File and Directory Names786
- Creating a New Directory786
- Creating a New Workpiece787
- Creating a New G Code Program788
- New Shopturn Program788
- Storing any New File789
- Creating a Job List790
- Creating a Program List792
- Creating Templates793
- Searching Directories and Files794
- Displaying the Program in the Preview796
- Selecting Several Directories/Programs797
- Copying and Pasting a Directory/Program799
- Deleting a Directory/Program801
- Changing File and Directory Properties802
- Set up Drives804
- Overview804
- Setting up Drives804
- Viewing PDF Documents811
- Extcall814
- Execution from External Memory (EES)816
- Backing up Data817
- Generating an Archive in the Program Manager817
- Generating an Archive Via the System Data818
- Reading in an Archive in the Program Manager820
- Read in Archive from System Data821
- Setup Data823
- Backing up Setup Data823
- Reading-In Set-Up Data825
- Backing up Parameters827
- Rs-232-C830
- Reading-In and Reading-Out Archives Via a Serial Interface830
- Setting V24 in the Program Manager832
15 Alarm, Error and System Messages835
- Displaying Alarms835
- Displaying an Alarm Log838
- Displaying Messages839
- Sorting, Alarms, Faults and Messages840
- Creating Screenshots841
- PLC and NC Variables842
- Displaying and Editing PLC and NC Variables842
- Saving and Loading Screen Forms846
- Version847
- Displaying Version Data847
- Save Information848
- Logbook849
- Displaying and Editing the Logbook849
- Making a Logbook Entry850
- Remote Diagnostics852
- Setting Remote Access852
- Permit Modem853
- Request Remote Diagnostics854
- Exit Remote Diagnostics855
16 Working with Manual Machine857
- Manual Machine857
- Measuring the Tool859
- Setting the Zero Offset860
- Set Limit Stop861
- Simple Workpiece Machining862
- Traversing Axes862
- Taper Turning863
- Straight and Circular Machining864
- Straight Turning864
- Circular Turning865
- More Complex Machining867
- Drilling with Manual Machine868
- Turning with Manual Machine869
- Contour Turning with Manual Machine871
- Milling with Manual Machine872
- Simulation and Simultaneous Recording873
17 Working with a B Axis (Only 840D Sl)875
- Lathes with B Axis875
- Tool Alignment for Turning878
- Milling with a B Axis879
- Swiveling880
- Approach/Retraction882
- Position Pattern884
- Tool Selection for the Manual Mode886
- Measuring a Tool with the B Axis887
18 Working with Two Tool Carriers889
- Programming with Two Tool Holders890
- Measure Tool891
19 Teaching in a Program893
- Overview893
- Select Teach in Mode895
- Processing a Program896
- Inserting a Block896
- Editing a Block896
- Selecting a Block897
- Deleting a Block897
- Teach Sets899
- Input Parameters for Teach-In Blocks900
- Settings for Teach-In902
20 HT 8 (840D Sl Only)903
- HT 8 Overview903
- Traversing Keys906
- Machine Control Panel Menu907
- Virtual Keyboard909
- Calibrating the Touch Panel911
21 Ctrl-Energy913
- Functions913
- Ctrl-E Analysis914
- Displaying Energy Consumption914
- Displaying the Energy Analyses915
- Measuring and Saving the Energy Consumption916
- Tracking Measurements917
- Tracking Usage Values918
- Comparing Usage Values918
- Long-Term Measurement of the Energy Consumption919
- Ctrl-E Profiles921
- Using the Energy-Saving Profile921
22 Easy Extend923
- Overview923
- Enabling a Device924
- Activating and Deactivating a Device925
- Initial Commissioning of Additional Devices926
Appendix927
- 840D Sl / 828D Documentation Overview927
- Index929

Brand	Siemens
Model	SINUMERIK 840D sl Turning
Category	Control Unit
Language	English

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