Configuration Of A Machine For 5-Axis Transformation - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

6. The following applies to machine type 3:
– 1. Rotary axis (4th machine axis of transformation) turns the tool.
– 2. Rotary axis (5th machine axis of transformation) turns the tool.
7. Initial tool position:
– in negative Z direction.
Figure 2-5
2.2.3

Configuration of a machine for 5-axis transformation

To ensure that the 5-axis transformation can convert the programmed values to axis motions,
certain information about the mechanical design of the machine is required; this information
is stored in machine data:
● Machine type
● Axis assignment
● Geometry information
● Assignment of direction of rotation
Special functions
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Machine types for 5-axis transformation
Note
Transformations that do not fulfill all the conditions mentioned here (3 and 4-axis
transformations, orientation transformation with swivelling linear axes, universal milling
head) are described in separate sub chapters.
F2: Multi-axis transformations
2.2 5-axis transformation
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