Positioning The Axes - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming Manual

08/2005
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2.8.3 Positioning the axes

Jog
Rapid
traverse
Cycle Start
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SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming ShopTurn (BAT) – 08/2005 Edition
In manual mode, you can traverse the axes to certain positions, in
order to implement simple machining sequences.
The feedrate/rapid traverse override is in effect during the traversing.
If required, select a tool (see Sec. "Selecting a tool and spindle").
Select the "Position" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
Enter the target position for the axis or axes to be traversed.
Specify the desired value for the feedrate F.
-or-
Press the "Rapid traverse" softkey.
Press the "Cycle Start" key.
The axis is traversed to the specified target position. If target positions
for several axes were specified, the axes are simultaneously
traversed.
Setting Up the Machine
2.8 Manual mode
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