Creating A Program Block - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

5.10.5

Creating a program block

In order to structure programs in order to achieve a higher degree of transparency, you have
the option of combining several G-code blocks to form program blocks.
Program blocks can be created in two stages. This means that you can form additional
blocks within a block (nesting).
You then have the option of opening and closing these blocks depending on your
requirement.
Settings for a program block
Display
Text
Spindle
Addit. run-in code
Automat. Retraction
Procedure
Universal
Operating Manual, 01/2015, 6FC5398-6AP40-5BA2
Meaning
Block designation
•
Selecting the spindle
•
Defines at which spindle a program block is to be executed.
Yes
•
For the case that the block is not executed, as the specified spindle should
not be processed, then it is possible to temporarily activate a so-called
"Addit. run-in code".
No
•
Yes
•
Block start and block end are moved to the tool change point, i.e. the tool
is brought into a safe range.
No
•
1. Select the "Program Manager" operating area.
2. Select the storage location and create a program or open a program.
The program editor is opened.
3. Select the required program blocks that you wish to combine to form a
block.
4. Press the "Build block" softkey.
The "Build block" window is opened.
5. Enter a designation for the block, assign the spindle, if required, select
the Addit. run-in code and the automatic retraction and then press the
"OK" softkey.
Machining the workpiece
5.10 Editing a program
127