
10.DISPLAY OPERATION B-63324EN-1/03
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- Tool path
In the graphic coordinate system, which is set with the appropriate
graphic parameter, described later, the tool path in the workpiece
coordinate system is drawn.
The position drawn depends on the setting of parameter DTL (bit 2 of
No. 2202), as follows:
- If parameter DTL is set to 0
The position drawn is equal to the current position in the
workpiece coordinate system plus the distance traveled because of
tool length compensation and tool axial tool length compensation.
- If parameter DTL is set to 1
The position drawn is equal to the current position in the
workpiece coordinate system, excluding the distance traveled
because of the tool length compensation and tool axial tool length
compensation. The position drawn is that of the tool tip, and
matches the position specified by the program.
Even if the tool position changes discontinuously because of the setting
of the origin or switching between workpiece coordinate systems,
drawing is performed as if the tool moved.
Tool path drawing continues even after the system is switched to
another screen. During drawing, "DRAW" is displayed in the drawing
status display portion. This makes it possible to determine whether
drawing is in progress even after the system is switched to another
screen.
Fig10.8 (b) Drawing Status Display
- Machining information
In the right-hand portion of the screen, the position in the workpiece
coordinate system (on only those three axes on which drawing is being
performed), feedrate (F), spindle speed (S), tool number (T), and
machining time are displayed.
- Graphic coordinate system
In the lower right portion of the screen, the coordinate axes of the
graphic coordinate system are displayed together with the axis names.
If the graphic coordinate system is not three-dimensional, the
coordinate axis graduation is displayed in the tool path drawing area.