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08/2005 Setting Up the Machine
2.8 Manual mode
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SINUMERIK 840D sl Operation/Programming ShopTurn (BAT) – 08/2005 Edition 2-81
2.8.3 Positioning the axes
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").
Jog
Select the "Position" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
Enter the target position for the axis or axes to be traversed.
Rapid
traverse
Specify the desired value for the feedrate F.
-or-
Press the "Rapid traverse” softkey.
Cycle Start
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.