HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-02) - Manual (Page 80)

80 2 Manual Operation and Setup
2.5 Tilting the W
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1)
Setting the current tool-axis direction as the
active machining direction (FCL 2 function)
In the Manual 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 operating mode.
To select manual tilting, press the 3-D 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 must be enabled by your machine
manufacturer. Refer to your machine manual.
The main axis of the active working plane (X with tool axis
Z) is always in the machine’s permanent main plane (Z/X
with tool axis Z).
This function is even available when you interrupt
program run and want to move the axes manually.