1 surface grinding considerations, Modality and programming – Rockwell Automation 8520-GUM 9/Series CNC Grinder Operation and Programming Manual Documentation Set User Manual
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Surface Grinding Fixed Cycles
Chapter 16
16-2
Figure 16.2 illustrates the reciprocation, plunge, and crossover motions of
a typical surface grinding cycle (G83 Incremental Plane grinding in this
case) .
Figure 16.2
Reciprocation, Crossover, and Plunge Motions
Crossover
Plunge
pick
at
secondary reversal
(executed after the
crossover
axis
returns
to
its
secondary reversal
coordinate)
Plunge
Plunge
pick at
primary
reversal
Spark--out passes
Cross
pick
at
secondary reversal
Reciprocation
Sec.
rev.
Primary
reversal
Cross pick a
primary
reversal
START
Magnetic table
At this point, the
crossover moves are
executed in reverse
until the crossover
axis is at its start
coordinate
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Modality and Programming
These surface grinding cycles are modal. Once programmed, the cycle is
executed in each subsequent block that contains the appropriate parameters
and parameter values. The G codes corresponding to these cycles do not
have to be programmed in each block.
Typically crossover and plunge axis motions are coordinated with the
motion of a reciprocating axis.
You can access Grinder Prompts through the Quick-view screens
(described in chapter 5) to simplify programming.
16.1
Surface Grinding
Considerations