
B-63944EN/02 PROGRAMMING 15.COMPENSATION FUNCTION
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15.3 PROGRAMMABLE MIRROR IMAGE (G50.1, G51.1)
A mirror image of a programmed command can be produced with
respect to a programmed axis of symmetry (Fig. 15.3 (a)).
Y
100
60
50
50
X
60
100
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Original image of a programmed command
(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
xis of symmetry (X=50)
xis of symmetry
(Y=50)
40
0
40
0
Fig. 15.3 (a) Programmable mirror image
Format
G51.1 IP_ ; 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
: IP_;.
G50.1 IP_ ; Canceling a programmable mirror image
IP_ : 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
specified.