Programming and Operating Manual (Milling)
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5.6
Machining at a specific point
Functionality
The block search function provides advance of the program to the required block in the part program. You can start
machining from a specified program block after stopping / interrupting the program execution or during remachining.
Operating sequence
1.
Select the desired operating area.
2.
Switch to "AUTO" mode.
3.
Press this softkey to open the block search window.
4.
Search for the required starting point with cursor keys or the following softkey:
If the part program is stopped / interrupted in the last machining operation, you can press the
following softkey to load the interruption point as required:
5.
Press one of the following softkeys to set the condition for the block search:
After the block search, the program will continue from the line before the
interruption point. The same calculations of the basic conditions (for example:
tool and cutting edge numbers, M functions, feedrate and spindle speed) are
carried out as during normal program operation, but the axes do not move.
After the block search, the program will continue from the line with the
interruption point. The same calculations of the basic conditions are carried out
as during normal program operation, but the axes do not move.
Block search without calculation of the basic conditions.
6.
Make sure the feedrate override is 0%. Check that correct tool is in spindle before continuing.
7.
Press this key on the MCP, and then an alarm 010208 appears for your confirmation whether to
continue.
8.
Press this key again to execute the program.
9.
Turn the feedrate override switch on the MCP slowly to the desired value.
