
B-63944EN/02 OPERATION 13.GRAPHIC FUNCTION
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13.1 GRAPHIC DISPLAY
The tool path of a program during machining can be drawn. So, the
progress of machining and the current tool position can be checked.
The following functions are available:
- The current tool position in the workpiece coordinate system is
displayed.
- Graphic coordinates can be set freely.
- Rapid traverse and cutting feed can be drawn using a different
color for each.
- The values of F, S, and T in the program during drawing are
displayed.
- Graphic enlargement or reduction is possible.
Graphic display procedure
Explanation
Press the function key
GRAPH
then press the [GRAPH] soft key to
display the tool path graphic screen.
- Tool path graphic screen
The tool path graphic screen consists of three major areas:
- Graphic area for drawing a tool path
- Area for displaying machining information such as tool position
information
- Area for displaying a graphic coordinate system
Fig. 13.1 (a) Tool path graphic screen (M series)