HEIDENHAIN PT 855 for Milling User Manual

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I - 2 Working with POSITIP First Steps

Operating Instructions

POSITIP 855

Operating modes

Selecting the operating mode determines which functions are avail-

able to you.

Available functions

Mode

Key

Position display for

ACTUAL VALUE

workpiece machining;

Zero reset;

Datum setting

also with edge finder
Distance-to-go display; hole

DISTANCE-

patterns; rectangular pocket;

TO-GO

drilling and milling with tool radius compensation
Storage of work steps for

PROGRAMMING

small-lot production

AND EDITING

Run programs previously

EXECUTE

created in the

PROGRAMMING

PROGRAM

AND EDITING

mode

You can switch to another operating mode at any time by

pressing the key for the desired mode.

The HELP, MOD and INFO functions

You can call the HELP, MOD and INFO functions at any time.

To call a function:

ä Press the function key for that function.
To leave the function:

ä Press the same function key again.

Available functions

Mode

Key

On-screen operating

HELP

instructions: graphics and

text keyed to the current

screen contents
User parameters:

MOD

To redefine POSITIP's basic

operating characteristics
Cutting data calculator,

INFO

stopwatch, pocket calculator

HELP

MOD

INFO