622 Manual Operation and Setup
14.10 Tilting the working plane (software option 1)
Setting the current tool-axis direction as the
active machining direction (FCL 2 function)
In the Manual Operation and El. Handwheel modes of operation you
can use this function to move the tool via the external direction keys
or with the handwheel in the direction that the tool axis is currently
pointed. Use this function if
You want to retract the tool in the direction of the tool axis during
program interrupt of a 5-axis machining program.
You want to machine with an inclined tool using the handwheel or
the external direction keys in the Manual Operation mode.
To select manual tilting, press the 3-D ROT soft key
Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the
Manual Operation menu item
To activate the current tool-axis direction as the active
machining direction, press the TOOL AXIS soft key
To conclude entry, press the END KEY
To reset the tilting function, set the Manual Operation menu item in
the "Tilt working plane" menu to inactive.
The symbol appears in the status display when the Move in tool-
axis direction function is active.
This function must be enabled by your machine
manufacturer. Refer to your machine manual.
This function is even available when you interrupt
program run and want to move the axes manually.
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