Absolute cartesian coordinates, Incremental cartesian coordinates – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-03) Pilot User Manual
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Absolute Cartesian Coordinates
The dimensions are measured from the current datum. The tool moves
to the absolute coordinates.
Programmable NC axes in an NC block
Incremental Cartesian Coordinates
The dimensions are measured from the last programmed position of the
tool. The tool moves by the absolute coordinates.
X
Y
30
20
50
30
10
10
X
Y
20
10
10
20
10
10
Straight movement
5 axes
Circular movement
2 linear axes in a plane or
3 linear axes with Cycle 19 WORKING PLANE
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