Programming manual
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CNC 8070
15.
STATEMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Programming statements
(SOFT V02.0X)
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15.1.11 Longitudinal tool axis selection
The longitudinal axis of the tool may be selected using the instruction
#TOOL AX.
#TOOL AX Longitudinal axis selection
This instruction allows to select any machine axis as the new
longitudinal axis.
The programming format is:
#TOOL AX [<axis><+/->]
Tool orientation is established as follows.
+ The tool positions in the positive direction of the axis.
- The tool positions in the negative direction of the axis.
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Parameter Meaning
<axis> Longitudinal axis of the tool.
<+/-> Tool orientation.
Positive orientation
(1) #TOOL AX [X+]
(2) #TOOL AX [Y+]
(3) #TOOL AX [Z+]
Negative orientation
(4) #TOOL AX [X-]
(5) #TOOL AX [Y-]
(6) #TOOL AX [Z-]