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Detailed Description
2.5 Workpiece-related actual-value system
2.5 Workpiece-related actual-value system
2.5
2.5.1 Overview
Definition
The term "Workpiece-related actual-value system" designates a series of functions that
permit the user:
• To use a workpiece coordinate system defined in machine data after powerup.
• To retain the valid settings for the following after end of program for the next part
• To change between work coordinate system and machine coordinate system via the user
• To change the work coordinate system by operator action (e.g., changing the settable
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Features:
– No additional operations are necessary
– Effective in JOG and AUTOMATIC modes
program:
– Active plane
– Settable frame (G54-G57)
– Kinematic transformation
– Active tool offset
interface.
frame or the tool offset).
Axis Types, Coordinate Systems, Frames (K2)
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