Rockwell Automation 8520-GUM 9/Series CNC Grinder Operation and Programming Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 279)

Chapter
10
10-1
Introduction to Programming
This chapter covers an introduction to programming part programs. The
major topics described in this chapter include:
Topic: On page:
Tape Format 10-2
Program Configuration 10-6
Program Names 10-8
Sequence Numbers 10-9
Comment Blocks 10-10
Block Delete and Multi Level Delete 10-11
End of Block Statement 10-12
Using Subprograms 10-12
Subprogram Call (M98) 10-13
Main and Subprogram Return (M99) 10-14
Subprogram Nesting 10-15
Word Formats and Functions 10-17
Minimum and Maximum Axis Motion (Programming Resolution) 10-20
Word Descriptions 10-21
(A, B, C, U, V, W, X, Y, Z) Axis Names 10-21
A_L_,R_,C_ (QuickPath Plus Words) 10-21
F Words (Feedrate) 10-22
G Words (Preparatory Functions) 10-23
I J K Integrand Words 10-28
M Words (Miscellaneous Functions) 10-29
N Words (Sequence Numbers) 10-34
O Words (Program Names) 10-34
P L (Main Program Jumps and Subprogram Calls) 10-35
S Words (Spindle Speed) 10-35
T Words (Length, Radius, and Orientation Offsets) 10-36
The control performs grinding operations by executing a series of
commands that make up a part program. These commands are interpreted
by the control which then directs axis motion, spindle rotation, wheel
dressing, and other CNC functions.
10.0
Chapter Overview