IBM EGX-400 - Manual (Page 30)

26 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation
2-3. Moving the Spindle Head
Moving the Spindle Head
The spindle head moves in three directions, along the X, Y, and Z axes. When the display shows the top screen, pressing
the movement buttons effects movement in the corresponding directions.
The speed of movement is determined by how you press the movement buttons, as described below.
X-axis direction
Y-axis direction
Z-axis direction
Slow continuous movement
Fast continuous movement
Movement of 0.01 mm per press
Movement of 0.1 mm per press
Pressing and holding down a movement button
While holding down , pressing and holding down
a movement button
Pressing and releasing a movement button
While holding down , pressing and releasing
a movement button
Do not put the operation panel on the machine while operation. Doing so may result in unexpected problems.
Make sure the display shows the top screen. You cannot perform movement
when any other screen is displayed. Press
several times to display the
top screen.
X 0 Y 0
Z 0 8000RPM