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

Setting up the machine
2.7 Manual mode
2.7.3.2

Traversing axes by a variable increment

Proceed as follows
2.7.4

Positioning axes

In manual mode, you can traverse individual or several axes to certain positions in order to
implement simple machining sequences.
The feedrate / rapid traverse override is active during traversing.
Procedure
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1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
Press the "JOG" key.
2. Press the "Settings" softkey.
The "Settings for manual operation" window is opened.
3. Enter the desired value for the "Variable increment" parameter.
Example Enter 500 for a desired increment of 500 μm (0.5 mm).
4. Press the "Inc VAR" key.
5. Select the axis to be traversed.
6. Press the "+" or "-" key.
...
Each time you press the key the selected axis is traversed by the set
increment.
Feedrate and rapid traverse override switches can be operative.
1. If required, select a tool.
2. Select the "JOG" operating mode.
3. Press the "Positions" softkey.
4. Specify the desired value for the feedrate F.
- OR -
Operating Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5398-6AP10-2BA0
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