3D tool compensation with the entire tool radius with FUNCTION PROG PATH (#9 / #4-01-1)

Application

The FUNCTION PROG PATH function defines whether the control references the 3D radius compensation only to the delta values as in the past or to the entire tool radius.

Requirements

  • Software option Adv. Function Set 2 (#9 / #4-01-1)
  • NC program created with a CAM system
  • Straight lines LN cannot be programmed directly on the control, but require a CAM system.

  • CAM-generated NC programs

Description of function

If you activate FUNCTION PROG PATH, the programmed coordinates exactly correspond to the contour coordinates.

The control takes the full tool radius R + DR and the full corner radius R2 + DR2 into account for 3D radius compensation.

With FUNCTION PROG PATH OFF, you deactivate this special interpretation.

The control only uses the delta values DR and DR2 for 3D radius compensation.

If you activate FUNCTION PROG PATH, the interpretation of the programmed path as the contour is effective for 3D compensation movements until you deactivate the function.

Input

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.

Change the following contents as needed:

  • Tools
  • Cutting parameters
  • Feed rates
  • Clearance height or safe position
  • Machine-specific positions (e.g., with M91)
  • Paths of program calls

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.

 
Tip

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 FUNCTION PROG PATH IS CONTOUR

; Use the entire tool radius for 3D compensation.

The NC function includes the following syntax elements:

Syntax element

Meaning

FUNCTION PROG PATH

Syntax initiator for interpreting the programmed path

IS CONTOUR or OFF

Use the entire tool radius or only the delta values for 3D compensation