Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl Programming Manual page 676

Punching and nibbling
12.2 Automatic path segmentation
1. Single axis without path segmentation
The single axis traverses the total distance in the first of the generated blocks.
2. With/without path segmentation
The response of the single axis depends on the interpolation of the path axes:
• Circular interpolation: Path segmentation
• Linear interpolation: No path segmentation
Response to SPN
The programmed number of path segments is applicable even if a path axis is not
programmed in the same block.
Requirement: The single axis is defined as a punching/nibbling axis.
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