Tracking axis relating to workpiece (P-CHAN-00185)

In the default setting the tracking axis is related to the tool, this means the tracking axis is turning the tool. Based on a machine structure, where the workpiece is turned by a C axis in connection with a kinematic transformation, the tracking axis can be adapted by this parameter. In doing so, the tool axis has to be vertically aligned on the XY plane.

Variable name

Type

Permitted range

Dimension

tracking_axis_rot_wc

BOOLEAN

0/1

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0

The tracking axis is an axis in the tool (Default).

1

The tracking axis is an axis in the workpiece.