Tool Orientation - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

TE4: Transformation package handling

13.6 Tool orientation

13.6 Tool orientation
13.6.1 Tool orientation
Figure 13-1 Workpieces with 5-axis transformation
Programming
Three possible methods can be used to program the orientation of the tool:
• Directly as "orientation axes" A, B and C in degrees
• via Euler or RPY angles in degrees with A2, B2, C2
• Using direction vectors A3, B3, C3.
The identifiers for Euler angles and direction vectors can be set in machine data:
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Function Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5397-2BP40-2BA0
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