Positioning The Spindle; Traversing Axes - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Setting up the machine
2.9 Manual mode
2.9.2.4

Positioning the spindle

Procedure
Note
You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool
change.
• A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.
• A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.
2.9.3

Traversing axes

You can traverse the axes in manual mode via the Increment or Axis keys or handwheels.
During a traverse initiated from the keyboard, the selected axis moves at the programmed
setup feedrate. During an incremental traverse, the selected axis traverses a specified
increment.
Set the default feedrate
Specify the feedrate to be used for axis traversal in the set-up, in the "Settings for Manual
Operation" window.
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1. Select the "T, S, M" softkey in "JOG" mode.
2. Select the "Stop Pos." setting in the "Spindle M function" field.
The "Stop Pos." entry field appears.
3. Enter the desired spindle stop position.
The spindle position is specified in degrees.
4. Press the "CYCLE START" key.
The spindle moves into the required position.
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