Move Tailstock Data Block - Hurco WINMAX Programming Manual

Move Tailstock Data Block

The Move Tailstock Data Block is available for TM12 and TM18 series machines with the
auto-hitch tailstock. The data block allows you to move the Z-Axis to the tailstock and
automatically hitch the Z-Axis to the tailstock. Then you can move the Z-Axis and
tailstock together to a specified location at a programmed feed rate.
If either the Interrupt or Start Cycle control key is pressed before the quill is fully
advanced, the quill will automatically retract. If in Interrupt mode and you return to Auto
Mode and press Start Cycle, the Tailstock will advance before the program continues.
To access the TM12 and TM18 Series Move Tailstock Data Block screen from the Program
Review screen or from the New Block screen, select the MOVE TAILSTOCK F5 softkey. The
Move Tailstock screen appears.
Figure 2–169. Move Tailstock Data Block screen
The fields on the Move Tailstock block screen are:
• MOVE TO Z POSITION—identifies the coordinate for the Z-Axis move. When
the cursor is in this field, the Store Machine Position F7 softkey is available.
• FEED (IPM) or (MMPM)—identifies the feed rate for the move.
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