
B-63784EN-1/01 OPERATION 4.AUTOMATIC OPERATION
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4.7 PROGRAM RESTART
This function specifies Sequence No. of a block (number of blocks
between the top of the program and the block to be restarted) to be
restarted when a tool is broken down or when it is desired to restart
machining operation after a day off, and restarts the machining
operation from that block. It can also be used as a high-speed program
check function.
There are two restart methods: the P-type method and Q-type method.
P TYPE
Operation can be restarted anywhere. This restart method is used
when operation is stopped because of a broken tool.
Program start point (machining start point)
Restart position
Return operation
Q TYPE
Before operation can be restarted, the machine must be moved to
the programmed start point (machining start point)
Program start point
(machining start point)
Restart position
Return operation