Siemens SINUMERIK 840DE

Positional Data
3.7 Selection of working plane (G17 to G19)
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 10.2004 Edition, 6FC5 298-7AB00-0BP1
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3.7 Selection of working plane (G17 to G19)
Function
By specification of working plane, in which the contour is to be machined also defines the
following functions:
• The plane for tool radius compensation.
• The infeed direction for tool length compensation depending on the tool type.
• The plane for circular interpolation.
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Programming
Call-up
G17
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G18
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G19
Parameters
G17 Working plane X/Y
Infeed direction Z Plane selection 1st - 2nd geometry axis
G18 Working plane Z/X
Infeed direction Y Plane selection 3rd - 1st geometry axis
G19 Working plane Y/Z
Infeed direction X Plane selection 2nd - 3rd geometry axis