Use the TRANS MIRROR function to mirror contours or positions about one or more axes.
The TRANS MIRROR RESET function allows you to reset the mirroring.
Use the TRANS MIRROR function to mirror contours or positions about one or more axes.
The TRANS MIRROR RESET function allows you to reset the mirroring.
Mirroring is a modal function that in effect as soon as it has been defined in the NC program.
The control mirrors contours or positions about the active workpiece datum. If the datum is outside the contour, the control will also mirror the distance to the datum.
If you mirror only one axis, the machining direction of the tool is reversed. The rotational direction defined in a cycle will remain unchanged, such as when defined within one of the OCM cycles (option 167).
Designation of the axes on milling machines
You can select up to three axis values.
If mirroring is active, the control displays it on the TRANS tab of the Status workspace.
NC programs contained in this User's Manual are suggestions for solutions. The NC programs or individual NC blocks must be adapted before being used on a machine.
Some NC programs depend on the machine kinematics. Adapt these NC programs to your machine kinematics before the first test run.
In addition, test the NC programs using the simulation before the actual program run.
With a program test you determine whether the NC program can be used with the available software options, the active machine kinematics and the current machine configuration.
11 TRANS MIRROR AXIS X | ; Mirror X coordinates about the Y axis |
The NC function includes the following syntax elements:
Syntax element | Meaning |
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TRANS MIRROR | Start of syntax for mirroring |
AXIS or RESET | Enter mirroring of axis values or reset mirroring |
X, Y or Z | Axis values to be mirrored Only if AXIS has been selected |
Switching the operating mode with FUNCTION MODE