Traversing Axes By A Variable Increment - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Working in manual mode
3.3 Traversing axes
Note
When the control is switched on, the axes can be traversed right up to the limits of the
machine as the reference points have not yet been approached and the axes referenced.
Emergency limit switches might be triggered as a result.
The software limit switches and the working area limitation are not yet operative!
The feed enable signal must be set.
3.3.2

Traversing axes by a variable increment

Procedure
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3. Press keys 1, 10, etc. up to 10000 in order to move the axis in a
defined increment.
The numbers on the keys indicate the traverse path in micrometers or
micro-inches.
Example: Press the "100" button for a desired increment of 100 μm (=
0.1 mm).
4. Select the axis to be traversed.
5. Press the <+> or <-> key.
Each time you press the key the selected axis is traversed by the
defined increment.
Feedrate and rapid traverse override switches can be operative.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
Press the <JOG> key.
2. Press the "Settings" softkey.
The "Settings for manual operation" window is opened.
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