6. Interpolation Functions
6.9 Cylindrical Interpolation ; G07.1
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6.9 Cylindrical Interpolation; G07.1
Function and purpose
This function develops a shape with a cylindrical side (shape in cylindrical coordinate system) into
a plane. When the developed shape is programmed as the plane coordinates, that is converted into
the linear axis and rotation axis movement in the cylindrical coordinates and the contour is
controlled during machining.
r
B
Z
X
Y
As programming can be carried out with a shape with which the side on the cylinder is developed,
this is effective for machining cylindrical cams, etc. When programmed with the rotation axis and its
orthogonal axis, slits, etc., can be machined on the cylinder side.
Develop-
ment
0°
360°
2
π
r