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Machining the Workpiece 08/2005
3.11 Simulatin
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3-110 SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming ShopTurn (BAT) – 08/2005 Edition
3.11.1 Simulation before the machining of the workpiece
Before machining the workpiece on the machine, you can graphically
display the execution of the program in a quick run-through on the
screen in order to easily monitor the result of the programming.
Feedrate override is also active during simulation.
0%: The simulation stops.
= 100%: The program is executed as fast as possible.
Feedrate override for simulation must be activated via a machine data
code.
Please also refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
Start simulation
-or-
îš¾ Press the softkey or the "Program" key.
The directory overview is displayed.
îš¾ Place the cursor on the directory in which you would like to
simulate a program.
-or-
îš¾ Press the "Input" or "Cursor right" key.
The program overview is displayed.
îš¾ Place the cursor on the program that you would like to simulate.
-or-
îš¾ Press the "Input" or "Cursor Right" key.
The selected program is displayed in the "Program" operating area.
îš¾ Press the "Simulation" softkey.
Execution of the program will be displayed on the screen in graphical
form. The machine axes do not move.
Details
Single
Block
îš¾ Press the "Details" and "Single Block" softkeys, if you wish to
execute the program block by block.