Overview

Task

The "real-time loops" function allows the user to influence programmed loops within an NC program during machining.

Effectiveness / possible applications

Real-time loops can be used if the number of loops is not yet known when the NC program is created since the number is determined by process parameters such as the surface quality achieved. Compared to a programmed NC loop, the real-time loop offers the option of moving the loop endlessly in the backward direction immediately after entry.

This function is available as of CNC Build V3.1.3105.01

Parameterisation

In order to use the function, P-STUP-00033, channel parameters P-CHAN-00406 and P-CHAN-00407 must be parameterised for the use of real-time cycles.

Programming

The frame of the real-time loops is programmed by the commands #RT WHILE and #RT ENDWHILE. The condition is programmed by a real-time cycle.