Introduction – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (60642x-03) User Manual
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HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530
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12.2 The PLANE function: Tilting the w
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12.2 The PLANE function: Tilting the
working plane (software option 1)
Introduction
The PLANE function is a powerful function for defining tilted working
planes in various manners.
All PLANE functions available on the TNC describe the desired working
plane independently of the rotary axes actually present on your
machine. The following possibilities are available:
The machine manufacturer must enable the functions for
tilting the working plane!
All PLANE functions, except PLANE AXIAL, require the use of
tool axis Z.
You can only use the PLANE function on machines which
have at least two rotary axes (head and/or table).
Exception: PLANE AXIAL can also be used if only a single
rotary axis is present or active on your machine.
Function
Required parameters
Soft key
Page
SPATIAL
Three spatial angles: SPA, SPB, and SPC Page 481
PROJECTED
Two projection angles: PROPR and PROMIN and a
rotation angle ROT
EULER
Three Euler angles: precession (EULPR), nutation
(EULNU)
and rotation (EULROT)
VECTOR
Normal vector for defining the plane and base
vector for defining the direction of the tilted X axis
POINTS
Coordinates of any three points in the plane to be
tilted
RELATIVE
Single, incrementally effective spatial angle
AXIAL
Up to three absolute or incremental axis angles
A, B,
C
RESET
Reset the PLANE function