Manual traverse during an interruption

Application

During a program run interruption you can move the machine axes manually.

The Tilt the working plane (3D ROT) window allows selecting the reference system in which you move the axes (#8 / #1-01-1).

Description of function

When you select Manual traverse, you can move the axes with the axis keys of the control.

Using axis keys to move the axes

In the Tilt the working plane (3D ROT) window, you can select the following functions:

Icon

Function

Meaning

M-CS machine

Traversing in the machine coordinate system M-CS

Machine coordinate system M-CS

W-CS workpiece

Traversing in the workpiece coordinate system W-CS

Workpiece coordinate system W-CS

WPL-CS working plane

Traversing in the working plane coordinate system WPL-CS

Working plane coordinate system WPL-CS

T-CS tool

Traversing in the tool coordinate system T-CS

Working plane coordinate system WPL-CS

When you select one of the functions, the control will display the associated icon in the Positions workspace. The control additionally shows the active coordinate system on the 3D ROT button.

If Manual traverse is active, then the operating mode's icon in the control bar changes.

Notes

 
Notice
Danger of collision!
During a program interruption, you can move the axes manually (e.g., in order to retract from a hole when the working plane is tilted). Selecting an incorrect 3D ROT setting or moving the tool in the wrong direction involves risk of collision!
  1. It is better to use the T-CS function
  2. Check the direction of movement
  3. Move at slow feed rate
  • On some machines, you may have to press the NC Start key while Manual traverse is active in order to enable the axis keys.
  • Refer to your machine manual.