Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming

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08/2005 Creating a ShopTurn Program
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SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming ShopTurn (BAT) – 08/2005 Edition 4-151
4.3.6 Specifying quantity
If you want to finish a certain number of the same kind of workpiece,
you can input the desired quantity at the program end. When you start
the program, the program will be repeatedly executed for as many
times as you specified.
If your machine has a bar loader, you can program the reloading of
the workpiece and then the actual machining at the beginning of the
program. Finally, remove the finished workpiece and enter the desired
quantity at the program end.
In this way, workpiece finishing can take place fully automatically.
 Open the "Program end" block, if you want to machine more than
one workpiece.
 Enter the number of workpieces that you want to machine.
 Press the "Accept" softkey.
When you later start the program, the program will be repeatedly
executed for as many times as you specified.
Endless
If you want to repeat the program execution an unlimited number of
times, press the "Endless" softkey.
You can abort the program execution with "Reset".
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Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Specifications

General

Control Type	CNC
Number of Axes	Up to 31
Max Number of Channels	10
Interfaces	Ethernet, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, USB
Interpolation	5-axis interpolation
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Relative Humidity	Up to 95% (non-condensing)
Display	TFT color display, various sizes
Programming Languages	DIN/ISO
Safety Features	Safety Integrated
PLC	Integrated PLC S7-300
Drive Interface	SINAMICS S120
Data Storage	CF card, USB
Operating System	Windows-based