HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 User Manual page 539

Setting the tool-axis direction as the active
machining direction
This function must be enabled by your machine
manufacturer. Refer to your machine manual.
Using this function in the Manual operation and Electronic
handwheel operating modes, you can move the tool in the
direction in which the tool axis is currently pointed using the axis
direction keys or with the handwheel. Use this function if
You want to retract the tool in the direction of the tool axis
during suspension of a 5-axis machining program
You want to machine with an inclined tool using the handwheel
or the axis direction keys in Manual Operation mode
To select manual tilting, press the 3-D ROT soft
key.
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor 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 deactivate 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 is even available when you interrupt
program run and want to move the axes manually.
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