Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di sl - Example of Operation; Typical Operating Sequence

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01/2008 Example of Operation
3.1 Typical operating sequence
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SINUMERIK 840Di sl/840D sl/840D Operating Manual HMI-Advanced (BAD) - 01/2008 Edition 3-81
Example of Operation
3.1 Typical operating sequence
To provide support for entry-level users or an orientation guide for
others, this overview uses a typical operating sequence (from control
system power-up to back-up of a user-generated part program) to
explain how the functions described can be located.
Step In section/
subsection
setting-up
• Switch on machine
1.3
• Reference point approach
4.3
• Clamp workpiece/blank
• Select tools
• Define workpiece zero for coordinates
• Enter work offset
5.6.2
• Enter tool offsets
5.2.7
• Calculate speeds and feedrates
4.2.4
• Define a reference point (scratching)
4.4.6
Enter and test a program
• Create part program or
• Import via external data interface
2.6.6
7.1
• Select a part program
6.9.5
• Execute a trial program run (without a tool)
− Start a part program
(e.g., in single block)
− Revise part program using program
editing function or diagnostics
guide/help
4.2.1
4.6.7
8.2
• Optimize a part program
6.6
Machining the workpiece
• Use tool
• Execute machining program
5.3
Store a program
• Save a part program
− To hard disk or
− Export via external data interface
6.10
7.2
7.1
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