
1.CONTROLLED AXIS NC FUNCTION B-63942EN/02
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1.7 Cs CONTOURING CONTROL
The Cs contouring control function positions the serial spindle using
the spindle motor in conjunction with a dedicated detector mounted on
the spindle.
The Cs contouring control function is higher in precision than spindle
positioning, and enables positioning with other servo axes. Namely,
the Cs contouring control function enables linear interpolation
between the spindle and servo axes.
The speed of the serial spindle is controlled by the spindle speed
control function, while the spindle positioning is controlled by the Cs
contouring control function ("spindle contouring control"). Spindle
speed control rotates the spindle using the velocity command, while
the spindle contour control rotates the spindle using the move
command.
Switching between spindle speed control and Cs contouring control is
performed by the signal from the PMC.
In the Cs contouring control mode, the Cs contouring control axis can
be operated either manually or automatically, in the same way as
normal servo axes.
1.8 LOADER CONTROL
Loader control is a part of the multi-path control function and
designed to control targets (peripheral units such as a loader) that
perform operations other than machining. To use loader control, a
path for exercising loader control is to be set by a parameter. In a path
with loader control set, the usable functions are limited.