SODICK A320D - Page 135

Wire EDM Machine Operation Chapter 11
Copyright November, 98 Page 11-15 Sodick Inc.
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Programming Aids
Q Routines:
1) What is a Q routine?
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2) When would you consider writing a Q routine?
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3) How does a Q routine end?
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4) How are variables represented in a Q routine?
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5) What is the purpose of brackets in a Q routine?
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6) How are variables “passed” from a call statement to the Q routine?
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Coordinate System Shifting:
8) What were the three applications given for using coordinate system shifting?
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9) Name the G codes related and their corresponding system numbers:
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Subroutine Techniques:
10) What are the four words related to subroutines?
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11) When is it most helpful to use subroutine techniques? (based on our discussions).