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4.6.11 Coupling axes
If you couple axes with each other, the product offsets the position values of the two
axes according to the selected calculation type. The position display shows only the
principal axis with the calculated position value.
Settings ► Axes ► <Axis name>
Parameter
Axis type
Coupled main axis
Calculation with main axis
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Explanation
Definition of the axis type
Settings:
Coupled axis: Axis whose position value is offset against a
principal axis
Coupled axes do not appear in the position display.
The position axis shows only the principal axis with
the calculated position value of both axes.
For coupled axes, the product adapts the axis name
automatically. The axis name consists of the name
of the principal axis and the selected calculation
type, e.g. +X.
Selecting the principal axis to be coupled with the axis
Default value: None
Calculation type for the position values of the principal (main) axis
and coupled axis
Settings:
+: The position values are added (principal axis + coupled axis)
-: The position values are subtracted (principal axis – coupled
axis)
Default value: +
II
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