13. Program Support Functions
13.6 G Command Mirror Image
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Detailed description
(1) At G51.1, command the mirror image axis and the coordinate to be a center of mirror image
with the absolute command or incremental command.
(2) At G50.1, command the axis for which mirror image is to be turned OFF.
The values of x2, y2, and z2 will be ignored.
(3) If mirror image is applied on only one axis in the designated plane, the rotation direction and
compensation direction will be reversed for the arc or tool radius compensation and coordinate
rotation, etc.
(4) This function is processed on the local coordinate system, so the center of the mirror image
will change when the counter is preset or when the workpiece coordinates are changed.
(5) Reference position return during mirror image
If the reference position return command (G28, G30) is executed during the mirror image, the
mirror image will be valid during the movement to the intermediate point, but will not be applied
on the movement to the reference position after the intermediate point.
Intermediate point when
mirror is applied
Path on which mirror
is applied
Intermediate point
Programmed path
Mirror center
(6) Return from zero point during mirror image
If the return command (G29) from the zero point is commanded during the mirror image, the
mirror will be applied on the intermediate point.
(7) The mirror image will not be applied on the G53 command.
(8) For G62, mirror image ON/OFF will be applied on all the axes commanded in the same block.
The position where G62 is executed is regarded as the center of the mirror image.
(9) For G62, command "0" or "1" following to the axis name basically.
The value other than "0" will be regarded as "1"
In addition, mirror image axis ON/OFF can be commanded together.