Symbol
Designation
Description
Program stop
Using this button, currently executed milling
programs are stopped and the milling unit drives
directly back into the “home position”.
Reset control
With an error the control can be reset with this. It is
subsequently necessary to perform a reference run
again.
Reference run
With this it is possible to start the system referencing
manually.
Drive to service position
The milling cutter in the spindle is placed in its
assigned tool position.
The milling unit subsequently drives into the service
position. The collet chuck opens and a window
displays (see the Service position window below).
This function is primarily suitable for free access to
the collet chuck for cleaning. Once the service work
is complete, close the lid on the milling unit again.
After selecting a tool position and confirming it, the
milling unit automatically picks up the corresponding
tool in the collet chuck and measured it.
Extraction system on / off If an extraction system is properly connected with the
milling unit via a control cable, it can be switched on
and off manually using this button.
In automatic mode the extraction system is switched
on and off automatically with dry processing.
Cooling liquid on / off
The cooling liquid flow is switched on or off. During
automatic operation, the cooling liquid flow is
switched on and off automatically after the program
start.
Purging on / off
Manual switch on and off of the air nozzle. During
automatic operation, switching on and off takes place
automatically.
9 Control software
66 Planmeca PlanMill 50 S
User's manual
