Each cylinder is extended by turning on the output that energizes its valve. The cylinder will retract when the output turns off. Below is a sequential description of how the machine works, followed by the actual T6 program in red.

1. Part is in place, slide is retracted, and the Start button is pressed.
Compare inputs 4, 3, 5 - all on

2. Start milling head motor.
Output 4 - turn on

3. Clamp the part into position.
Output 1 - turn on

4. Lower the milling head.
Output 3 - turn on

5. Confirm that head is down.
Check input 1 - on

6. Move head to form the slot.
Output 2 - turn on

7. Confirm that slot is completed.
Check input 2 - on

8. Bring milling head back up.
Output 3 - turn off

9. Retract slide to home position.
Output 2 - turn off

10. Confirm that slide is back home. Check input 3 - on

11. Stop milling head motor.
Output 4 - turn off

12. Allow time for motor to stop.
Wait 3.00 seconds

13. Unclamp part for operator to unload. Output 1 - turn off

14. Confirm that the part is removed. Check input 4 - off

15. Ready for next milling cycle.
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