Rockwell Automation 8520 9/Series CNC Lathe - Manual (Page 381)

Chapter
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Using QuickPath Plusä
The QuickPath Plus feature offers a convenient programming method to
simplify programming with the 9/Series control.
We discuss some QuickPath Plus features in this chapter. Major topics
include:
Topic: On page:
Programming 15-2
Linear QuickPath 15-3
Circular QuickPath 15-7
This method of programming can prove useful in simplifying the
programming of a part directly from a part drawing.
The most significant advantage to the QuickPath Plus feature is the
programmer no longer has the need to calculate the endpoint of every
block or every point of intersection. QuickPath Plus determines these
points from angles and lengths.
QuickPath Plus uses these addresses:
,A Angle This word is used to define the angle of a tool path. This manual
assumes that the ,A-word is used. The angle is always measured
counterclockwise from the first axis defining the currently active
plane. The angle is in units of degrees.
L Length This word is used to define the length of a linear tool path, the
direction of which is determined by the angle (,A). It is always
interpreted as an incremental value.
The 9/Series control offers a variety of sample patterns with prompting to
aid in the programming of QuickPath Plus. These are found under the
QuickView feature described in chapter 5.
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Chapter Overview