Programming
10.3 Axis movements
Cylindrical grinding
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10.3.3
Circular interpolation: G2, G3
Functionality
The tool moves from the starting point to the end point along a circular path. The direction is
determined by the G function:
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G2/G3 remains active until canceled by another instruction from this G group (G0, G1, ...).
The path velocity is determined by the programmed F word.