Helical Interpolation (G2/G3, Turn) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

9.7

Helical interpolation (G2/G3, TURN)

Function
The helical interpolation enables, for example, the production of threads or oil grooves.
With helical interpolation, two motions are superimposed and executed in parallel:
• A plane circular motion on which
• A vertical linear motion is superimposed.
Syntax
G2/G3 X... Y... Z... I... J... K... TURN=
G2/G3 X... Y... Z... I... J... K... TURN=
G2/G3 AR=... I... J... K... TURN=
G2/G3 AR=... X... Y... Z... TURN=
G2/G3 AP... RP=... TURN=
Significance
G2:
G3:
X Y Z :
I J K :
AR:
TURN= :
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-1BP40-2BA0
9.7 Helical interpolation (G2/G3, TURN)
Travel on a circular path in clockwise direction
Travel on a circular path in counterclockwise direction
End point in Cartesian coordinates
Circle center point in Cartesian coordinates
Opening angle
Number of additional circular passes in the range from 0 to
999
Motion commands
229