Clamping monitoring

Clamping monitoring

Function

Clamping monitoring is one of the many extensive axis monitoring mechanisms implemented in SINUMERIK CNCs. When an axis is to be clamped on completion of the positioning action, it is possible to activate clamping monitoring using the PLC interface signal "clamping in progress". This may become necessary because it is possible for the axis to be pushed beyond the standstill tolerance from the target position during the clamping procedure.

The amount of deviation from the target position is set via the machine data. During the clamping procedure, clamping monitoring replaces standstill monitoring, and is effective for linear axes, rotary axes, and position-controlled spindles.

Clamping monitoring is not active in follow-up mode. When the monitoring function responds, its reactions are the same as those of the standstill monitoring.

Benefits

• Monitors adherence to the parameterized clamping tolerance

→ Position monitoring

→ Standstill monitoring