Akima spline interpolation

The use of this feature requires a license for the "Spline” extension package. It is not included in the scope of the standard license.

If circular blocks (G02 or G03) are inserted, the spline curve is interrupted before the circular block and when the next linear block arrives, a new spline curve is started automatically. The transitions to and from the circular block are tangential.

The spline curve is also interrupted if a linear block is programmed with stationary main axes and moving tracking axes. Spline interpolation is deselected by the automatic determination of the tangent at curve end. Tracking axes are interpolated linearly until a linear block with moving main axes is programmed. If this is the case, spline interpolation is automatically reselected. The transition to the spline curve occurs tangentially for both the main and the tracking axes.

Other functions (e.g. M functions) may also be programmed between the linear blocks which serve as vertices. However, the count of these functions which were programmed between totally five consecutive vertices is restricted depending on the configuration.