Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 973

● Circular interpolation: Path segmentation
● Linear interpolation: no path segmentation
Behavior for SPN
The programmed number of path segments also applies if a path axis is not simultaneously
programmed.
Precondition: The single axis is defined as punching-nibbling axis.
NC programming
Programming Manual, 12/2019, 6FC5398-2EP40-0BA0
Work preparation
3.19 Punching and nibbling
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