Available operation modes

OPMODE 1: Insert transition polynomials

In operation mode 1, the blocks are shortened at motion block transitions and transition polynomials are inserted.

The maximum contour error CONTERROR ("ε") is required to generate the polynomial transition. The inserted polynomial reduces the actual contour error (i.e. εreal < εprog).

No polynomial is inserted in the current block transition if

• the block length of the first block is < 1.1µm or
• the block length of the target block is < 2.2µm or
• the knee angle is > 178°.

OPMODE 2: Generating spline curves for HSC programming

In operation mode 2, spline curves are generated by the specified edge points. At the start of prismatic parts, spline generation is automatically deselected and a tangential transition is executed.

With block transitions in the prismatic range which are detected based on the additional parameters as described in Section PSC programming with OP1 and OP2 an automatic change takes place to operation mode 1 (OPMODE 1), i.e. transition polynomials are inserted. Contour deviation between vertices is not monitored for inserted spline curves.

Programming Example

OPMODE 1: Insert transition polynomials

Programming Example

OPMODE 2: Generating spline curves for HSC programming