Siemens SINUMERIK 828D - Positioning the Spindle

Working in manual mode
4.2 Selecting a tool and spindle
Turning
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4.2.4
Positioning the spindle
Procedure
1.
Select the "T,S,M" softkey in the "JOG" mode.
2.
Select the "Stop Pos." setting in the "Spindle M function" field.
The "Stop Pos." entry field appears.
3.
Enter the desired spind
le stop position.
The spindle position is specified in degrees.
4.
Press the <CYCLE START> ke
y.
The spindle is moved to the desired position.
Note
You can use this function to position the spindle at a specific angle, e.g. during a tool
change.
•
A stationary spindle is positioned via the shortest possible route.
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A rotating spindle is positioned as it continues to turn in the same direction.