Overview

Task

Distance (and height control) has the task of controlling the distance of tools to workpieces. This takes place by additional electronic probe systems or sensors which detect the actual distance and then send the measurement to the controller.

Characteristics

Distance control is used for example:

• to compensate for workpiece thickness tolerances
• to prevent the tool from contacting the workpiece in the event of surface unevenness

Parametrisation

Extensive settings must be configured in the axis list for distance control. The section Parameter contains a complete list.

Programming

Distance control is activated and deactivated either by the NC program by the axis-specific NC command <axisname> [ DIST_CTRL ...] or by the PLC.