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5.8 Time Calculation, Synchronous Point Analysis
Synchronous point analysis
The synchronous point analysis shows the chronological history of
machining and the interdependency of the slides. This helps you to
organize and optimize a multi-channel program. Information in the
synchronous point analysis:
 Machining times/idle times
 Waiting times
 Tool change
 Synchronous points
Synchronous point information:
 The NC block relevant for the selected synchronous point
 tw: Waiting time at this synchronous point
 tg: Calculated execution time as of program start
Evaluating the synchronous point analysis: Place the cursor (arrow
beneath the bar diagram) on the event to be analyzed in order to obtain
the following synchronous point information:
 NC program/subprogram
 Type of event (tool change or synchronous point)
 Slide involved
 Active tool
 NC block number
 tw: Waiting time at this synchronous point
 tg: Calculated execution time as of program start
Calling the synchronous point analysis
U Select “Set up > Times”
U Press the soft key
Selecting the next/previous synchronous point:
U Right/left arrow
Change slides:
U Press the soft key or PgUp/PgDn
Return to time calculation:
U Press the soft key again
Return to simulation:
U ESC key