
22. FUNCTIONS SPECIFIC TO 2–PATH
CONTROL B–63522EN/02
NC FUNCTION
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FUNCTIONS SPECIFIC TO 2–PATH CONTROL
Two paths can be independently controlled to cut the workpiece
simultaneously.
D Application to a lathe with one spindle and two tool posts (T
series)
Two tool posts can operate simultaneously to machine one workpiece
attached to the spindle.
For example, while one tool post performs external machining, the
other path can perform internal machining. The machining time is then
reduced greatly.
Tool post 1
Tool post 2
Spindle
D Application to a lathe with two spindles and two tool posts (T
series)
Two tool posts can operate simultaneously to machine two workpieces
attached to two spindles. Since each tool post operates independently,
the productivity is improved as if two lathes were used
simultaneously.
Tool post 1
Tool post 2
Spindle 1
Spindle 2