Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operating Manual

Execution in manual mode
3.3 Traversing axes
Milling
124 Operating Manual, 03/2010, 6FC5398-7CP20-1BA0
3.3.2 Traversing axes by a variable increment
Procedure
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.
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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.

Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Specifications

General

Series	SINUMERIK 840D
Axes	Up to 31
Channels	Up to 10
Operating System	Windows-based
Power Supply	24 V DC
Control Unit Type	CNC
Interface	Ethernet, PROFIBUS
Display	TFT color display
Interpolation	Spline
PLC	Integrated PLC
Data Storage	CompactFlash, USB