Selection Of The Working Plane (G17/G18/G19) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

8.2

Selection of the working plane (G17/G18/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
Syntax
G17
G18
G19
Meaning
G17:
G18:
G19:
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-1BP40-2BA0
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
8.2 Selection of the working plane (G17/G18/G19)
Geometry settings
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