Programming and Operating Manual (Milling)
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5.3
Program test
You can test a part program using three different methods before machining pieces.
Testing the program with dry run
With dry run, all programmed motion commands are replaced by a defined dry run feedrate (refer to Section
"Entering/modifying the setting data (Page 222)"). Before executing the dry run, first remove the workpiece from the
machine.
Proceed as follows to test a part program with dry run.
1.
Select the desired operating area.
2.
Switch to "AUTO" mode.
3.
Press this softkey to open the lower-level menu for program control.
4.
Press this vertical softkey to activate the feedrate settings for the dry run.
5.
Press this key on the MCP to close the door in the machine (if you do not use this function, just
close the door in the machine manually).
6.
Make sure the feedrate override is 0%. Check that correct tool is in spindle before continuing.
7.
Press this key on the MCP to run the program.
8.
Turn the feedrate override switch slowly to the desired value.
9.
Press this key to stop the program test.
Testing the program with PRT
In PRT mode, you can simply check the correctness of your part program with no axis or spindle movement.
Proceed as follows to test a part program in PRT mode.
1.
Select the desired operating area.
2.
Switch to "AUTO" mode.
3.
Press this key on the MCP to activate the PRT mode.
Alternatively, you can also activate PRT through the following softkey operations:
→
4.
Press this key on the MCP to run the program. The setpoint display "simulates" the traverse
movements.
5.
Press this key to stop the program test.
