Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl User Manual

Procedure
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.
6.7.8 Block search to a position pattern for ShopMill programs
For ShopMill programs, you have the possibility of performing a block search on the position
pattern. You define the technology with which you wish to start - as well as the number of the
starting hole.
Software option
You require the "ShopMill/ShopTurn" option for the block search for ShopMill
machining step programs.
Machine manufacturer
Please observe the information provided by the machine manufacturer.
Procedure
The required ShopMill program is 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 "Block search" window opens.
All of the technologies used in the program are listed.
4. Select the required technology and press the "OK" softkey
The selected technology is displayed in the "Search" window.
Machining the workpiece
6.7 Starting machining at a specific point
Milling
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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