
PROGRAMMING
B–63004EN/02
20. TWO–PATH CONTROL
FUNCTION
397
Exchanges the move commands for different axes of different systems.
Example)
Exchanging the commands for the X1 and X2 axes
–> Upon the execution of a command programmed for system 1,
movement is performed along the X2 and Z1 axes.
Upon the execution of a command programmed for system 2,
movement is performed along the X1 and Z2 axes.
Machining according to a
program for system 1
Machining accord-
ing to a program for
system 2
Workpiece 1
Turret 1
Work-
piece 2
Turret 2
Z1
X2
Z2
X1
Provides a move command of an axis for a different axis in another system.
Example)
Providing the Z2 axis with a move command specified for the Z1 axis
Workpiece 1
Turret 1
Work-
piece 2
Turret 2Z1
X2
Z2
X1
Machining according
to a program for sys-
tem 1
Machining according to a program
for system 2
NOTE
The method used to specify synchronization or composite
control varies with the machine tool builder. For details,
refer to the manual supplied by the machine tool builder.
D Composite control
D Superposition control