HEIDENHAIN TNC 320 (34055x-06) - Manual (Page 428)

Manual operation and setup
12.9 Tilting the working plane (software option 1)
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Setting the current tool-axis direction as the active
machining direction
This function must be enabled by your machine
manufacturer. Refer to your machine manual.
In the Manual Operation and El. Handwheel modes of operation
you can use this function to move the tool via the external direction
keys or with the handwheel in the direction that the tool axis is
currently pointed. Use this function if
You want to retract the tool in the direction of the tool axis
during program interrupt of a 5-axis machining program.
You want to machine with an inclined tool using the handwheel
or the external direction keys in the Manual Operation mode.
To select manual tilting, press the 3D ROT soft
key.
Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to the
Manual Operation menu item
To activate the current tool-axis direction as the
active machining direction, press the Tool Axis soft
key
To conclude entry, press the END key
To reset the tilting function, set the Manual Operation menu item
in the "Tilt working plane" menu to inactive.
The symbol appears in the status display when the Move in
tool-axis direction function is active.
This function is even available when you interrupt
program run and want to move the axes manually.