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FANUC Series 16i-TB
2 CPU 3-path control function
Specifications
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ED. DATE DESIG. DESCRIPTION
TITLE
DRAW.NO.
01 Aug.01.’02 Newly registered
SHEET
2.2.3 Synchronous control and composite control
(1) Overview
3-path control has three independent control paths. For example, it can be used to control
three turrets of a multiple-turret lathe independently.
This function enables the following control.
(1) Synchronous control between any 2 paths, or within a path.
(2) Composite control between any 2 paths.
(3) Superimposed control among 3 paths, between 2 paths, or within a path.
Turret 2
Turret 1
Machining is performed by a path 1 program.
Machining is performed by a path 3 program.
Workpiece 1
Machining is performed by a path 2 program.
X2
X1
Z2
Z1
Workpiece 2
Z3