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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Programming
Commands Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
G18 X0 A0
G107 A_
G08 P_
G02 X__ A__ R__
G03 X__ A__ R__
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COORDINATE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
G93 Origin Offset
Programming Step-By-Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Introduction
The Rotary Table option is mainly intended for indexing, but it also has limited contouring
capabilities.
The unit is mounted on a base assembly which clamps into the machine work clamps. The
default position of the system places the rotary axis parallel with the X-axis.
CAUTION
To avoid crashing the cutting head, make sure to retract it fully before making rapid moves
in the X-axis.
clamp
clamp
reference pin
reference pin
0, 0
270 mm
6.30 in.
+x
+y
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Programming
Programming the rotary is different than programming in X,Y in some ways. For example,
G02, G03 cant use the I,J format, only the R format.
The rotary axis is designated A axis.
Commands Listing
The following commands are either unique to programming with the rotary, or are used
differently.
G18 X0 A0
Used to select the cutting plane / direction of cylindrical interpolation.
G107 A_
Used to disable or enable cylindrical interpolation. System must be in G01 mode, not G00
mode, when selecting G107.
A__ = radius of cylinder.
A0
G08 P_
G08 is used to disable / enable look-ahead mode. Look-ahead must be disabled when using
the rotary axis.
G08 P0
G08 P1
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COORDINATE SYSTEM
See the figures below and on the previous page for coordinate system layout.
Note the offset of the chuck centerline from the work table surface.
0 degrees
- 90 degrees
5.9055 + R
A+
150 mm
5.9055 in
X+
Z+
Y+
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Programming Step-By-Step
The following example cuts a 2 1/4" hole in the top surface of a 4" tube.
G90 G92 X50. Y50. Z11.811;
G00 X0 Y0;
M102 (SPC2.0);
M100;
E3;
G18 X0 A0;
G107 A0;
G08 P0;
G107 A2.0;
A=radius of tube
G41;
G01 X 2.375;
G107 A0;
G08 P01;
M104;
M101;
M30;
%;
9.5 "
3.5 "
1.125"
4.000"
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Notes