13. Program Support Functions
13.5 User Macro Specifications
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(4) The tool nose position where the tool compensation and other such factors are not considered
is indicated as the end point position. The tool reference position with consideration given to
tool compensation is indicated for the machine coordinates, workpiece coordinates and skip
coordinates.
Skip signal
F (feedrate)
[Input coordinates
of skip signal]
[Workpiece
coordinates]
Workpiece
coordinate system
Machine coordinate
system
[Machine coordinates]
G31
W
M
For " ", check stop and then proceed to read.
For " ", reading is possible during movement.
The position of the skip signal input coordinates is the position in the workpiece coordinate
system. The coordinates in variable numbers #5061 to #5064 memorize the moments when
the skip input signal during movement was input and so they can be read at any subsequent
time. For further details, reference should be made to the section on the skip function.