
8.MULTI-PATH CONTROL B-63943EN-1/02
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8.7 PATH SPINDLE CONTROL
Overview
This function allows a workpiece attached to one spindle to be
machined simultaneously with two tool posts and each of two
workpieces attached to each of two spindles to be machined
simultaneously with each of two tool posts.
Spindle
Tool post 1
Tool post 2
Application to a lathe with one spindle and two tool posts
Tool post 2
Spindle 1
Tool post 1
Spindle 2
Application to a lathe with two spindles and two tool posts
The spindle belonging to each path can generally be controlled by
programmed commands for the path. With path spindle command
selection signals, programmed commands for any path can control the
spindle belonging to any path.
When feed per revolution is performed on each path, the feedback
pulses from the position coder attached on the spindle belonging to the
path are generally used. With path spindle feedback selection signals,