Mitsubishi Electric MELDAS 600M Series Instruction Manual page 358

(2) Method for designating the mirror image
(a) To use the external switch mirror image:
1) Before carrying out mirror image machining, move the axis to the mirror center using a mode
2) After positioning the axis on the mirror center, turn ON the MIRROR IMAGE switch.
3) Movement for the movement commands subsequently issued in the respective program run
4) Return to the mirror image center.
5) Turn OFF the MIRROR IMAGE switch to cancel the mirror image function.
(b) To use the parameter mirror image:
The parameter mirror image operation is equivalent to that of the external switch mirror image,
except that the "1" or "0" is set in the item "MIRROR IMAGE" of the NC screen (Axis param
screen) instead of using a MIRROR IMAGE switch.
This is used when there is no external switch for mirror image operation on the machine
operation panel, etc.
∗ The external switch mirror image and parameter mirror image are independent functions.
∗ Be sure the final command M02 (or M30) position is at the mirror image center (program
The required parameters for each axis are set on the following Axis param screen.
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CHAPTER 2 MACHINE OPERATIONS
6. Operation Switch Functions and Other Functions
such as MDI or JOG.
and MDI modes is carried out to positions symmetrical with the mirror center, and the shape is
machined.
When "1" is set: Mirror image ON
When "0" is set: Mirror image OFF
Thus, they can also be used simultaneously.
starting position) when repeating the machining program.
CAUTION
Program so the mirror image function is turned ON/OFF at the mirror image center. The
mirror image center will deviate if the function is turned ON/OFF at a position other than the
mirror image center.
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