
13.FUNCTIONS TO SIMPLIFY PROGRAMMING NC FUNCTIONS B-63782EN/01
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13.5 PROGRAMMABLE MIRROR IMAGE (G50.1, G51.1)
Mirror image can be commanded on each axis by programming.
Ordinary mirror image (commanded by remote switch or setting)
comes after the programmable mirror image is applied.
- Setting of programmable mirror image
G51.1 IP_ ; is commanded and mirror image is commanded to each axis
(as if mirror was set on the axis).
- Programmable mirror image cancel
G50.1 IP_ ; is commanded and the programmable mirror image is
canceled.
CAUTION
If mirror image is specified only for one axis on the
specified plane, the operation of the commands is
as follows:
- Arc command: The rotation direction is
reversed.
- Cutter compensation: The offset direction is
reversed.
- Coordinate rotation: The rotation angle is
reversed.
When shape of the workpiece is symmetric to an axis, a program for
machining the whole part can be prepared by programming a part of the
workpiece using programmable mirror image and sub program.