
10.TOOL FUNCTION B-63783EN-1/01
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- Set the relationship between the rotation axis and the rotation plane.
- The relationship may be set for each of two sets. This enables setup of a
machine controlled with two rotation axes.
- The tool direction of the rotation axis of the first set is calculated first. Then,
using the result of the calculation, the tool direction of the rotation axis of the
second is calculated.
- If two rotation axes are used and the rotation of the other rotation axis causes
the rotation plane to vary, set the rotation plane assumed when the position of
the rotation axis is at 0 degrees.
- If only one rotation axis is used, set 0 for the rotation axis of the second set.
- Generally, the direction vector of a rotation axis has components in three
directions. This function supports vectors with components in a single
direction and those with components in two directions. See the following for
details:
A) If the components of the direction vector of a rotation axis are in a single
direction (type A)
This is a case in which the rotation axis rotates about any one of the three
basic axes.
1) Set the axis numbers for the rotation axis, linear axis 1, and linear
axis 2.
2) Set 0 for both linear axis 3 and the angle.
3) The rotation axis must satisfy the following:
- The rotation axis rotates about an axis orthogonal to the plane of
linear axes 1 and 2.
- The rotation of the rotation axis in the plus direction is its rotation
from the plus direction of linear axis 1 to the plus direction of
linear axis 2.
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