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Operation 10.04
2.8 Manual mode
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2-112 SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition
In
manual
îš¾ Place the cursor on the required zero point and press the "In
manual" softkey.
The work offset will be active the next time you press the "Cycle Start"
key.
Setting the unit of
measurement
The selected unit of measurement affects the actual value display and
distance-defining parameters. The setting applies to the Manual area
and remains valid until you switch to the other unit. In Automatic
mode, the unit of measurement displayed in the program header is
always activated.
Jog
îš¾ Select the "T, S, M" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
îš¾ Select a unit of measurement from the "Unit of measurement"
box.
The unit of measurement will be active in manual mode the next time
you press the "Cycle Start" key.
Selecting a tool axis
If your machine has a swivel-mounted work spindle, you can select
the machining plane in the "Tool axis" selection field in menu "T, S,
M".
This parameter is relevant for all screenforms in the Manual area, i.e.
it influences the parameter displays for face milling or measurements.
In addition, the plane setting determines how tool offsets are
calculated in workpiece and tool measurements.
Jog
îš¾ Select the "T, S, M" softkey in "Machine Manual" mode.
îš¾ Select an axis from the "Tool axis" box.
That tool axis will be active in manual mode the next time you press
the "Cycle Start" key.
For instructions on how to swivel the spindle, please refer to the
machine manufacturer's instructions.