
1.GENERAL OPERATION B-63784EN-1/01
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1.1 MANUAL OPERATION
Explanations
- Manual reference position return
The CNC machine tool has a position used to determine the machine
position.
This position is called the reference position, where the tool is replaced
or the coordinate are set. Ordinarily, after the power is turned on, the
tool is moved to the reference position.
Manual reference position return is to move the tool to the reference
position using switches and pushbuttons located on the operator's
panel.(See II-3.1)
Fig.1.1 (a) Manual reference position return
The tool can be moved to the reference position also with program
commands.
This operation is called automatic reference position return (See
Programming Manual II-6).
Reference Position
Tool
Machine operator’s panel