2 moving the machine axes, Note – HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-01) User Manual
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14.2 Mo
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14.2 Moving the Machine Axes
Note
Moving the axis using the machine axis direction
buttons
Select the Manual Operation mode
Press the machine axis direction button and hold it as
long as you wish the axis to move, or
Move the axis continuously: Press and hold the
machine axis direction button, then press the
machine START button
To stop the axis, press the machine STOP button
You can move several axes at a time with these two methods. You can
change the feed rate at which the axes are traversed with the F soft
key, see "Spindle Speed S, Feed Rate F and Miscellaneous Functions
M", page 444.
Traversing with the machine axis direction buttons can
vary depending on the machine tool. The machine tool
manual provides further information.