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Function
For machine tools which have tool carriers with settable tool orientation, these kinematics can be freely configured without a 5-axis transformation when the SINUMERIK CNC is used.
The tool carrier with orientation capability function enables 2½D/3D machining with fixed spatial orientation of the tool/workpiece table. Vectors I1 to I4 represent the geometrical dimensions of the machine. The rotary axes need not move in parallel to the Cartesian axes, but instead can be inclined at any angle (e.g., cardan milling head with 45° inclination). The angles α1 and α2 can be either specified or computed from the active frame and assigned to the tool carrier with orientation capability or to the workpiece table.
The following kinematics can be configured flexibly:
- Rotatable tool type T (tool)
- Rotatable tool/rotatable workpiece table type M (mixed)
- Rotatable workpiece table type P (part)
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