Positional Data
3.2 Absolute/relative dimensions
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 10.2004 Edition, 6FC5 298-7AB00-0BP1
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Turning:
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Note
On conventional turning machines it is standard practice to interpret incremental NC blocks
in the transverse axis as radius values, while diameter dimensions are valid for absolute
coordinates. This conversion for G90 is performed using the commands DIAMON, DIAMOF
or DIAM90.
For dimensioning for diameter or radius see
Circular interpolation, G2/G3