OPTIMUM
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y
Operation
Version 1.0 dated 2015-05-27
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Original operating instructions
F3
GB
Signal lamp
6.3
Operational modes
Manually controlled operation
The manually controlled operation is possible in the "JOG" and "MDA" operating modes. Refer
to chapter "Manual mode" of the operating instructions of "SINUMERIK 808D".
In JOG mode, you can perform the following machining operations:
Measuring tools
Measuring the workpiece
Setting parameters for face machining of a workpiece blank
Setting the spindle speed and direction, activating other M function and changing the tool,
Setting the axis positions in the relative coordinate system.
In MDA mode, you can create programs, load existing programs from directories in the "Pro-
gram Manager" into the MDA buffer, or execute the current program.
Automatic mode
Refer to chapter "Setup machine" of the operating instructions for "SINUMERIK 808D".
6.4
Programming
For further working steps please proceed as described in the operating instructions "Part pro-
gramming, system, programming and cycles“ for SINUMERIK 808D.
Manual resp. part programming:
For this kind of programming, the programs must be created manually and entered in the con-
trol unit. The direct programming in the DIN-Code is a complex method which requires lots of
skills. Nowadays this task is mostly taken over by CAD/CAM systems which directly create an
operating program using a graphical user interface.
Automatic programming:
Construction data are transmitted (semi-) automatically to an executable program by means of
the CAD/CAM program (for instance a 3D-CAD program including downstream co-processor).
For this kind of programming, a 3D model is designed using a PC. The motion-sequence of the
machine is calculated by means of an operating sequence which is predefined by the user.
These programs access the tool data base which includes all tool parameters (speed, feed,
diameter, etc.). Due to this systematic program structure, the user is able to create a complete
program in a short period of time without having any knowledge of the individual program com-
mands and their syntax.
Pos.
No.
Colour
Meaning
Red
Lights up when activity the EMERGENCY STOP push button
Yellow
Lights up when a disturbance or in set-up operation such as
opened safety housing
Green
Lights up in the operating mode "automatic mode" resp. "pro-
gram run"
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2
3
1
2
3