W1: Tool offset
18.5 Tool radius compensation 2D (TRC)
Basic Functions
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Modal G code for defining the approach and retraction contour
This G code is only relevant if the approach contour is a quadrant or semicircle. The approach and retraction
direction can be determined as follows:
•
G140
:
Defining the approach and retraction direction using active tool radius compensation. ((
G140
is the initial
setting.)
With positive tool radius:
-
G41
active → approach from left
-
G42
active → approach from right
If no tool radius compensation is active (
G40
), the response is identical to
G143
. In this case, an alarm is
not output. If the radius of the active tool is 0, the approach and retraction side is determined as if the tool
radius were positive.
•
G141
:
Approach contour from left, or retract to the left.
•
G142
:
Approach contour from right, or retract to the right.
•
G143
:
Automatic determination of the approach direction, i.e., the contour is approached from the side where the
start point is located, relative to the tangent at the start point of the following block (P
4
).
Note
The tangent at the end point of the preceding block is used accordingly on retraction. If
the end point is not programmed explicitly on retraction, i.e., if it is to be determined
implicitly,
G143
is not permitted on retraction, since there is a mutual dependency
between the approach side and the position of the end point. If
G143
is programmed in
this case, an alarm is output. The same applies if, when
G140
is active, an automatic
switchover to
G143
takes place as a result of an inactive tool radius compensation.
