
6. INTERPOLATION FUNCTION
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When a tool with a rotation axis (C–axis) is moved in the XY plane during
cutting, the normal direction control function can control the tool so that
the C–axis is always perpendicular to the tool path (Fig. 6.10).
Tool
Tool
Programmed tool path
Normal direction (in
which the tool moves)
C–axis
C–axis
Fig. 6.10 Sample Movement of the tool
Movement of the tool inserted at the beginning of each block is executed
at the feedrate set in parameter 5481. If dry run mode is on at that time,
the dry run feedrate is applied. If the tool is to be moved along the X–and
Y–axes in rapid traverse (G00) mode, the rapid traverse rate is applied.
If the federate of the C axis exceeds the maximum cutting feedrate of the
C axis specified to parameter No. 1422, the federate of each of the other
axes is clamped to keep the federate of the C axis below the maximum
cutting feedrate of the C axis.
#7
1006
#6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1
ROSx
#0
ROTx
NOTE
When this parameter is changed, turn off the power before
continuing operation.
6.10
NORMAL DIRECTION
CONTROL
(M SERIES)
General
Parameter