PROGRAMMING
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12. COMPENSATION FUNCTION
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A mirror image of a programmed command can be produced with respect
to a programmed axis of symmetry (Fig.12.8 (a)).
Y
10060
50
50
X
60
100
(1)(2)
(3) (4)
(1) Original image of a programmed command
Axis of symmetry (X=50)
Axis of symmetry
(Y=50)
(2) Image symmetrical about a line parallel to the Y–axis and crossing
the X–axis at 50
(3) Image symmetrical about point (50, 50)
(4) Image symmetrical about a line parallel to the X–axis and crossing
the Y–axis at 50
40
0
400
Fig.12.8 (a) Programmable Mirror image
G51.1 _ ; Setting a programmable image
A mirror image of a command specified in these
blocks is produced with respect to the axis of
symmetry specified by G51.1 _;.
G50.1 _ ; Canceling a programmable mirror image
_ : Point (position) and axis of symmetry for producing
a mirror image when specified with G51.1.
Axis of symmetry for producing a mirror image when
specified with G50.1. Point of symmetry is not speci–
fied.
IP
IP
IP
IP
12.8
PROGRAMMABLE
MIRROR IMAGE
(G50.1, G51.1)
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