OPERATION PANELS A-23
5-6
Function Switches
The function switches are used for the following purposes.
1.
To carry out test cutting in the automatic mode
2.
To check programs in the automatic mode
1.
Switch operation is impossible with the PANEL key-switch placed in the
(OFF)
position.
2.
The single block switch
, the optional stop switch
, and the block delete
switch
remain set even if the power is turned off.
3.
The NC functions are made valid or invalid either by using the switches or by making
settings on the OPERATION PANEL screen.
Make sure you thoroughly understand the NC functions explained below before carrying out
program checking or test cutting.
5-6-1
Single Block Switch [SBK]
When this switch is pressed, the indicator in the switch is
lit and the single block function becomes valid.
When this switch is pressed again, the indicator in the
switch goes off and the single block function becomes
invalid.
<Single block function>
The single block function executes a program block by block in the automatic mode.
This function is used to check a program block by block in test cutting, etc.
A "block" refers to one line of the program, ending with the EOB code (;), displayed on the
screen.
Before starting mass production, always check the program and perform test cutting in
the single block mode. If you fail to do this the workpiece could collide with the cutting
tool during machining, damaging the machine. Machining defects could also be
caused.
SBK
OSP
BDT
DRN
NOTE
SBK
CAUTION
