6-axis, 2 orientation axes in the tool head available
Release Note
This function is available as of CNC Build
V2.11.2019.00.
Combined machining of plate/round tube
The kinematics here consist of 6 axes and are intended for use on machine tools which have an optional tube axis in addition to the 5 axes of a classic plate machining machine.
The machining orientation is defined by the 2 rotation axes in the tool. To machine the tube, the TCP (tool centre point) and the X/Y axis remain positioned above the tube rotation axis. The X/Y position of the TCP remains at the top point of the tube during machining. The contour is programmed on the lateral surface by the axes U, Y and X, V. Orientation is programmed dependent on the axis structure present in the tool head:
- With the structure with machine angle A-B or B-A directly with the assigned angle values, or with the virtual angles C and A.
- With the head structure CA, CB, the programmings takes place directly using the angle values CA, CB. In these cases (virtual or real C axis) the bevel angle can be kept constant to the contour using the function "tangential tracking”.
Set one of the following 6-axis configurations. Depending on the machine configuration, the tube axis lies parallel to the X or Y machine axis. This is controlled by the command #CYL ORI LATERAL[..].
