ESAB CROSSBOW - F6】REVERSE (Backward on Path); F7】FORWARD (Forward on Path); Re-Start after Jogging

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4.15.5 【F6】REVERSE (Backward On Path)
Pressing 【F6】when paused will start the machine moving backwards along the programmed path, at
the Forward/Reverse Speed set in the Setup Menu, Speed parameters. Motion will continue along path
until 【STOP】is pressed, the machine reaches a pierce point, or the machine reaches a G00 (Program
Stop Code) in the program. The 【F6】key may be pressed again to continue backward on path at the
reduced Feed Rate.
4.15.6 【F7】FORWARD (Forward On Path)
Pressing 【F7】when paused will start the machine moving forwards along the programmed path, at
the Forward/Reverse Speed set in the Setup Menu, Speed parameters. Motion will continue along path
until 【STOP】is pressed, the machine reaches a pierce point, or the machine reaches a G00 (Program
Stop Code) in the program. The 【F7】key may be pressed again to continue forward on path at the
reduced Feed Rate.
4.15.7 Re-Start After Jogging
There are a number of reasons why the torch might need to be jogged to a different location during
Program Pause, such as:
1) Lost cut requiring cleaning or changing of the nozzle;
2) Need to re-pierce in the scrap or on the plate edge instead of on the programmed path;
3) Need to re-locate the program during a dry-run, so that it will fit on the plate.
When the machine has been jogged during Program Pause, and the program needs to be re-started,
there are options available to handle each of the above situations.
To re-start the program after jogging, press the 【START】 button. The following dialog box will
appear:
Figure 64: Re-Start After Jogging Options
Use the Up【↑】and Down【↓】keys to highlight the desired option. If flame cutting, preheat the plate
first. When ready, press the 【START】 key or the 【ENTER】 key to select the desired operation.
The three options are explained below:
1) RETURN TO PATH
Return the cutting torch to the point where it left the programmed path at rapid positioning speed, and
then pause. This allows the operator to send the machine quickly back to the programmed path, and
then manually re-start the process before continuing on path. After manually starting the cutting