
Indexing Axes (T1)
21.6 Special features of indexing axes
Turning, Milling, Nibbling
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Other machine data
MD10920 INDEX_AX_LENGTH_POS_TAB_2 = 10
Ten indexing positions in table 2
MD30500 INDEX_AX_ASSIGN_POS_TAB [AX6] = 2
Axis 6 is defined as indexing axis,
indexing positions in table 2
21.6
Special features of indexing axes
Software limit switch
The software limit switches are also effective during traversing movements once the indexing
axis has been referenced.
In handwheel traversing with JOG continuous or JOG incremental, the indexing axis stops at
the indexing position ahead of the software limit switch.
Axis positions
Since the axis positions stored in the indexing position tables only correspond to the
machine positions when the axis is referenced, an NC start must be disabled for as long as
the indexing axis is not referenced.
Position display
Positions on indexing axes are displayed in the units of measurement normally used for the
axes (mm, inches or degrees).
Abort through RESET
RESET
causes the traversing movement on an indexing axis to be aborted and the axis to be
stopped. The indexing axis is no longer positioned on an indexing position.