Selection Of Working Plane (G17 To G19) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di sl Programming Manual

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3.7 Selection of working plane (G17 to G19)

3.7 Selection of working plane (G17 to G19)
Function
The specification of the working plane, in which the desired contour is to be machined also
defines the following functions:
• The plane for tool radius compensation.
• The infeed direction for tool length compensation depending on the tool type.
• The plane for circular interpolation.
Programming
Call-up
G17
or
G18
or
G19
Parameter
G17
G18
G19
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Working plane X/Y
Infeed direction Z Plane selection 1st - 2nd geometry axis
Working plane Z/X
Infeed direction Y Plane selection 3rd - 1st geometry axis
Working plane Y/Z
Infeed direction X Plane selection 2nd - 3rd geometry axis
Programming Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5398-1BP10-2BA0
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