Course: PMT 250 Multi-Axis CNC Programming (Section 060)

HA5C Lessons

Identifying the axis used on a HA5C Indexer and Advantages of using a HA5C Indexer
Identifying the axis used on a HA5C Indexer
- When using the HA5C indexer on most vertical CNC machines you always have the normal X, Y, and Z axis.

- The HA5C indexer adds another axis to be used. The “A” axis will enable the indexer to rotate 360°. When programming the "A" axis you program it in degrees.

You need to use decimal points when programming the "A" axis.
Example:  G01 X1.000 A30.0 (this will move the X and A axis at the same time)

There are two ways to jog the "A" axis:
1) Press the A/B button next to the normal X, Y, or Z axis buttons.
2) On the control to jog the "A" axis you need to press the "A" button and then the handle jog button. Then select the increment that you want to move the "A" axis.

Advantages of using a HA5C Indexer

- Complete part in one operation.
- Perform easier secondary operations.
- Machining of complex parts.
- Can machine at any angle on the part.