9.11
Entering the number of workpieces
If you wish to produce a certain quantity of the same workpiece, then at the end of the program,
specify that you wish to repeat the program.
If your machine has a bar loader for example, you can program the reloading of the workpiece
and then the actual machining at the beginning of the program. At the end, cut off the completed
workpiece.
Control the numbers of times that the program is repeated using the "Times, counters" window.
Enter the number of required workpieces using the target number. You can track the number
of machined and completed workpieces in the actual counter window.
Workpieces can be completely automatically produced in this fashion.
Controlling program repetition
End of program:
Repeat
Times, counter:
Counts the workpie‐
ces
No
No
A CYCLE START is required for each workpiece.
No
Yes
A CYCLE START is required for each workpiece.
The workpieces are counted.
Yes
Yes
The program is repeated without a new CYCLE START
until the required number of workpieces have been ma‐
chined.
Yes
No
Without a new CYCLE START, the program is repeated
an infinite number of times.
You can interrupt program execution with <RESET>.
Procedure
1.
Open the "Program end" program block, if you want to machine more
than one workpiece.
2.
In the "Repeat" field, enter "Yes".
3.
Press the "Accept" softkey.
If you start the program later, program execution is repeated.
Depending on the settings in the "Times, counters" window, the program
is repeated until the set number of workpieces has been machined.
See also
Displaying the program runtime and counting workpieces (Page 230)
Creating a ShopTurn program
9.11 Entering the number of workpieces
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