HEIDENHAIN POSITIP 8000 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 43

General information | Basic operation
Setting the spindle mode
For spindle mode, you can decide whether the product uses the standard speed
mode or CSS (constant surface speed).
In the CSS spindle mode, the unit calculates the spindle speed such that the surface
speed of the turning tool remains constant regardless of the workpiece geometry.
Activating the CSS spindle mode
S
Activating the speed mode
S
Traversing with virtual axis keys
If virtual axis keys have been configured on the device, you can move the NC axes
with them.
Example: Negative traverse with Y axis
Y
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In the working space, drag the S axis key to the right
Tap CSS mode
The Activate CSS dialog is displayed
Enter the value for Maximum spindle speed
Tap Confirm
The CSS spindle mode is activated
The spindle speed is shown in the unit of measure m/min
Drag the S axis key to the left
The icon for the CSS spindle mode appears next to the S axis
key
In the working space, drag the S axis key to the right
Tap Speed mode
The Activate speed mode dialog box appears
Enter the value for Maximum spindle speed
Tap Confirm
The speed mode is activated
The spindle speed is shown in the unit of measure rpm
Drag the S axis key to the left
In the working space, drag the Y axis key to the right
The operating elements minus and plus are displayed
If necessary, press the key for enabling the axis keys (only if
configured)
Long-press minus
Depending on the configuration, the virtual axis keys
are either buttons (long-press) or switches (tap).
The Y axis moves in negative direction
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