
23. MANUAL OPERATION
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NC FUNCTION
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The tool axis direction handle feed function allows the tool to be moved
a specified distance by handle feed, along the axis of the tool, tilted by
rotating the rotation axes.
Tool axis direction handle feed function B provides two functions: handle
feed along the tool axis and that perpendicular to the tool axis.
These functions are used for applications such as 5–axis diesinking
machining.
When the tool axis direction handle mode is selected and the manual pulse
generator is rotated, the tool is moved by the specified travel distance in
the direction of the tool axis tilted by the rotation of the rotary axis.
A&C,
B&C
Work
piece
When the tool axis normal direction handle mode is selected and the
manual pulse generator is rotated, the tool is moved by the specified travel
distance in the direction normal to the tool axis tilted by the rotation of
the rotary axis.
A&C , B&C
X
Y
Z
A
B
C
Tool
Transverse direction
of the tool (X–axis)
Workpiece
Center of rotation
Longitudinal direction
of the tool
Transverse direction
of the tool (Y–axis)
A– and C–axes
B– and C–axes
23.8
TOOL AXIS
DIRECTION HANDLE
FEED AND TOOL AXIS
DIRECTION HANDLE
FEED B (M series)
M series
23.8.1
Tool Axis Direction
Handle Feed
23.8.2
Tool Axis Normal
Direction Handle Feed