Siemens SINUMERIK Series Function Manual

W4: Grinding-specific tool offset and tool monitoring
17.1 Tool offset for grinding operations
Extended Functions
812 Function Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5397-1BP40-3BA1
17.1.4 Examples of grinding tools
Assignment of length offsets
Tool length compensations for the geometry axes or radius compensation in the plane are
assigned on the basis of the current plane.
Planes
The following planes and axis assignments are possible (abscissa, ordinate, applicate for
1st, 2nd and 3rd geometry axes):
Command Plane
(abscissa/ordinate)
Axis perpendicular to plane
(applicate)
G17
X/Y Z
G18
Z/X Y
G19
Y/Z X
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Figure 17-4 Planes and axis assignment

Siemens SINUMERIK Series Specifications

General

Axes Control	Up to 31 axes
Category	Control Unit
Manufacturer	Siemens
Series	SINUMERIK
Control Type	CNC
Communication Interfaces	Ethernet, USB
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Protection Class	IP20
Power Supply	24V DC
Display	Color TFT LCD