Milling Simulation During Machining - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operator's Manual

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6.6.3 Milling simulation during machining

Option
Prerequisite
3D sim.
Cycle Start
Blank definition via input
form
Details Settings
Alternative
Define a blank via the NC
program
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Function
The current machining operation on the machine tool is simulated on
the monitor of the control at the same time.
This function is an option and is only available with a color display.
Milling simulation is only possible in the 1st channel.
Operating sequence
See previous section
Press the area switchover key and
the "3D sim." softkey.
The program is started.
You can follow program execution on the screen.
You can start simulation at any time during the machining operation.
Simulation is closed when you exit the graphic.
If you switch to another operating area, the current content of the
graphic simulation is deleted.
Select softkeys "Details" and "Settings" to open the blank definition
window.
You can enter values for corner point 1 (front top left) and corner point
2 (back bottom left) of the blank (cube).
With the softkey "Alternative" you can display/hide the view of the
blank. If the view of the blank is disabled, the traversing paths are
represented by broken-line graphics.
As an alternative, you can define a blank in the NC program to be
simulated.
Syntax:
WRTPR("<String>")
The following statements can be used in the "String":
•
Rectangle:
The positions correspond to the axis values of corner P1 (front
top left) and P2 (back bottom right) of the rectangular blank.
P1x = X value of corner P1
p1y = Y value of corner P1
p1z = Z value of corner P1
Program Operating Area
6.6 Program simulation
BLOCK(p1x, p1y,p1z,p2x,p2y,p2z)
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