Siemens sinumerik 840D sl Function Manual page 13

1.2 3-axis and 4-axis transformation
Function
The 3- and 4-Axis transformations are distinguished by the following characteristics:
Transformation
3-axis Transformation
4-Axis transformation
Both types of transformation belong to the orientation transformations. Orientation of the tool
must be programmed explicitly. The orientation of the tool is executed in a plane
perpendicular to the rotary axis.
Figure 1-1 Schematic diagram of 3-axis transformation
Special functions: 3-Axis to 5-Axis Transformation (F2)
Function Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5397-2BP10-2BA0
Features
2 linear axes
1 rotary axis
3 linear axes
1 rotary axis
Brief description
1.2 3-axis and 4-axis transformation
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