Virtual Tool Axis - Fagor CNC 8060 Installation Manual

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Virtual tool axis.

A virtual axis of the tool is a fictitious axis that always moves in the direction in which the
tool is oriented. The purpose of the virtual tool is to facilitate the movement in the direction
of the tool when it is not aligned with with the axes of the machine. This way and depending
on the applied kinematics, it will move the corresponding X Y Z axes so the tool moves along
its axis. This function facilitates drilling operations, withdrawing the tool in its direction as well
as increasing or decreasing the depth of the pass while machining a part.
VIRTAXISNAME
Virtual tool axis name.
Possible values: Any valid axis name; X, X1··X9, ·· , C, C1··C9.
Default value: none.
Associated variable: (V.)[ch].MPG.VIRTAXISNAME
Name identifying the virtual axis of the tool.
The virtual tool axis must be a linear axis, must belong to the channel and cannot be part
of the main trihedron when it is active. Since it is an axis of the channel, it may be moved
like any other axis in the various work modes: automatic, jog, tool inspection, axis
repositioning, etc. The virtual tool axis has travel limits that may be set by machine parameter
and by program.
VIRTAXCANCEL
Automatic cancellation of the virtual tool axis after an M30 and
Reset.
Possible values: Yes / No.
Default value: No.
Associated variable: (V.)[ch].MPG.VIRTAXCANCEL
This parameter indicates whether the CNC cancels or not the virtual tool axis after executing
an M02/M30 and after a reset.
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