Returning to the contour
Application
With the RESTORE POSITION function, the control moves the tool to the workpiece contour in the following situations:
- Return to the contour after the machine axes were moved during a program interruption that was not performed with the INTERNAL STOP function.
- Return to the contour after a block scan (e.g., after an interruption with INTERNAL STOP)
- Depending on the machine, if the position of an axis has changed after the control loop has been opened during a program interruption
Related topics
- Manual traverse during program run interruptions
- The Block scan function
Description of function
If you have selected the Manual traverse button, this button will change to Approach position.
When you select Approach position, the control will open the Axis sequence for return to contour: window.
The Axis sequence for return to contour: window
- The Axis sequence for return to contour: window
In the Axis sequence for return to contour: window, the control displays all of the axes that are not yet located at the correct position for program execution.
The control suggests a positioning logic for the sequence of the traversing movements. If the tool is located in the tool axis below the position to be approached, then the control offers the tool axis as the first traverse direction. You can also traverse the axes in a self-selected sequence.
Positioning the axes in a self-selected sequence
If manual axes are included in the axes to be returned to the contour, then the control will not suggest a positioning logic. As soon as you have correctly positioned the manual axis, the control will suggest a positioning logic for the remaining axes.
Positioning the axes in a self-selected sequence
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Positioning manual axes
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Note
In the machine parameter restoreAxis (no. 200305), the machine manufacturer defines in which sequence of axes the control approaches the contour again.
Definition
Manual axis
Manual axes are non-driven axes that need to be positioned by the machine operator.