Traversing Axes; Traverse Axes By A Defined Increment - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Setting up the machine
2.7 Manual mode
2.7.3

Traversing axes

You can traverse the axes in manual mode via the Increment or Axis keys or handwheels.
During a traverse initiated from the keyboard, the selected axis moves at the programmed
setup feedrate. During an incremental traverse, the selected axis traverses a specified
increment.
Set the default feedrate
Specify the feedrate to be used for axis traversal in the set-up, in the "Settings for Manual
Operation" window.
2.7.3.1

Traverse axes by a defined increment

You can traverse the axes in manual mode via the Increment and Axis keys or handwheels.
Proceed as follows
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1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the "JOG" key.
3. Press keys 1, 10, etc. up to 10000 in order to move the axis in a
defined increment.
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The numbers on the keys indicate the traverse path in micrometers or
micro-inches.
Example Press the "100" button for a desired increment of 100 μm (=
0.1 mm).
4. Select the axis to be traversed.
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5. Press the "+" or "-" key.
Each time you press the key the selected axis is traversed by the
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defined increment.
Feedrate and rapid traverse override switches can be operative.
Operating Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5398-6AP10-2BA0
HMI sl Universal