Working area limitation

Working area limitation

Function

Working area limitations define the area in which machining is permitted. These limitations refer to the basic coordinate system BCS. The tool tip is monitored to determine whether it is inside the protected working area (taking into account the tool radius).

One value pair per axis (±) may be used to describe the protected working area. The upper and lower working area limits, which can be set and activated via setting data, may be modified using the G25/G26 commands.

Benefits

Working area limitations restrict the traversing range of the axes in addition to the limit switches. Protection areas in which tool motion is inhibited and which protect equipment such as tool turrets, measuring stations, etc. against damage, are thus set up in the machine working area.

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