5 Programming Tool Movements
5.6 Path Contours - FK Free Contour Programming
FK Functions
Cartesian coordinates for the
end point of a straight line or
circle
Polar coordinates for the end
point of a straight line or circle
Gradient angle of a straight line
Length of a straight line
Parallel path of a straight line to
another straight line
Beginning or end of a closed
contour
Cartesian coordinates of
auxiliary points on or in the
direction of a straight line
Cartesian coordinates of an
auxiliary point at distance D
from a contour element
Cartesian coordinates of
a circle center
Polar coordinates of a
circle center
Radius of an arc
Rotational direction of a
circular path
Reference angle for
the end of an arc
Incremental values
Incremental values are marked with an “I”, just as they are in convention-
al programming.
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