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Operator Components/Operating Sequences 01/2008
2.2 Machine control panel (MCP)
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Axis keys (for turning machines):
+X
+Z
Press these keys to traverse the selected axis (X ... Z) in the positive
direction.
X
Z
Press these keys to traverse the selected axis (X ... Z) in the negative
direction.
Axis keys (for milling machines):
X
...
9th Axis
Select the axis (X ... 9) for traversing
+
in the positive direction by pressing the "+" key or
in the negative direction by pressing the "-" key.
Rapid
Rapid traverse override
If you press this key together with key "+" or "-", the axis moves in
rapid traverse mode.
Machine manufacturer
• The specified increments and control range apply to standard
machines.
• Increments and control range can be modified by the machine tool
manufacturer to suit specific applications.
• Feedrate/rapid traverse feedrate and the values for the feedrate
override positions (if the feedrate override switch is also active for
rapid traverse) are defined in the machine data (see the
information supplied by the machine manufacturer).
WCS MCS
MCS/WCS
You can switch between the machine and workpiece coordinate
systems in the Machine operating area using softkeys (MCS)/(WCS)
or the corresponding key on the machine control panel.