Function
The electronic gear function allows highly accurate kinematic coupling of axes with programmable gear ratio. Linking can be specified and selected for any CNC axes via program or operator panel.
The "Electronic gear" function makes it possible to control the movement of a following axis, depending on up to 5 leading axes. The relations between the leading axis and the following axis are defined for each leading axis by a fixed gear ratio (numerator/ denominator) or as a linear or non-linear coupling using a curve table. The following axis can be a leading axis for another gear system (cascading).
Real as well as simulated linear and rotary axes can be used as the leading and following axes. Master input values can be setpoints generated by the interpolator (setpoint coupling) or actual values delivered by the measuring system (actual value coupling).
Benefits
Using the electronic gear with non-linear coupling, it is possible to create convex tooth faces during gear cutting and also to compensate the non-linear properties of the process, for example.
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