Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operator's Manual page 43

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03.04
X
9th Axis
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+
Rapid
Machine manufacturer
WCS MCS
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SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide HMI Advanced (BAD) – 03.04 Edition
2.4 Machine control panel keys
Axis keys (for milling machines):
Select the axis (X ... 9) for traversal
in positive direction by pressing the "+" key or
in negative direction by pressing the "-" key.
Rapid traverse override
If you press this key together with key "+" or "-", the axis moves in
rapid traverse mode.
- The specified increments and control range apply to standard
machines.
- Increments and control range can be modified by the machine tool
manufacturer to suit specific applications.
- Feedrate/rapid traverse feedrate and the values for the feedrate
override positions (if the feedrate override switch is also active for
rapid traverse) are defined in the machine data
(see the information supplied by the machine manufacturer).
MCS/WCS
You can switch between the machine and workpiece coordinate
systems in the Machine operating area using softkeys (WCS)/(MCS)
or the corresponding key on the machine control panel.
Operator Components/Sequence of Operations
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