Appendix
A.1 List of abbreviations
Turning, Milling, Nibbling
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P
PC Personal Computer
PCU Panel Control Unit - CNC integrated into the operator panel for user interface, system software and
soft PLC
PI Program Invocation (PI service, PI index → ASUB)
PLC Programmable Logic Control
PROFIBUS Process Field Bus: Serial data bus
PRT Program Test
PTP Point-To-Point
R
REF Reference point approach function
REPOS Reposition function
ROV Rapid Override : Input correction
Switchgear
protection
SBL Single Block
SD Setting Data
SK Softkey
SKP Skip: Function for skipping a part program block
PLC Programmable (logic) controller
LEC Leadscrew error compensation
SW Software
SW limit switch Software limit switches
D
TRANSMIT Transform Milling Into Turning: Coordination transformation for milling operations on a lathe
V
VDI Internal communication interface between NCK and PLC
VDE Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker [Association of German Electrical Engineers]
W
WCS Workpiece Coordinate System
TLC Tool Length Compensation