Rockwell Automation 8520-MUM 9/Series CNC Mill Operation and Programming Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 475)

Chapter
19
19-1
Dual--axis Operation
This chapter describes how to program a dual axis. Use this table to locate
specific information about dual axis operation:
Information about: On this page
parking a dual axis 19-3
homing a dual axis 19-4
programming a dual axis 19-5
setting offsets for a dual axis 19-7
Important: This feature is not available on 9/230 CNCs.
The Dual Axes feature allows the part programmer to simultaneously
control multiple axes while programming commands for only one. It
differs from the split axis feature of the control in that the split axis feature
is used to control a single axis positioned by two servo motors.
The dual axes feature is especially useful for gantry mills with dual cutting
heads and other machines running with parallel cutting tools. Figure 19.1
shows a typical configuration for dual axes.
Implementation of the dual axis feature can require significant PAL
modification as well as proper AMP configuration. The dual axis feature
is an option. Refer to your system installer’s documentation to see if the
dual axis option has been purchased for your machine.
19.0
Chapter Overview
19.1
Dual- axis Operation