KIN_TYP_52 – 5-axis kinematics with A/B workpiece table

Kinematic structure

The kinematic structure consists of 3 translatory axes and 2 rotary axis in the workpiece.

Axis configuration in the NC channel

Axis identifier

X, Y, Z, A, B

Axis index

0, 1, 2, 3, 4

Kinematic structure

 

Tool axes

Workpiece axes

NC axes

X, Y

Z, A, B

KIN_TYP_52 – 5-axis kinematics with A/B workpiece table 1:
Kinematics of 5-axis milling machine
KIN_TYP_52 – 5-axis kinematics with A/B workpiece table 2:
Definition of offset parameters
KIN_TYP_52 – 5-axis kinematics with A/B workpiece table 3:
Definition of offset parameters in front view

The figure above shows the kinematics for the machine axis positions Z = 0, Y = 0 and A = 0.

Offset data of kinematics

HD offset

param[i]

Description

Unit

HD1

0

Z offset up to tool clamping point.

1.0 E-4 mm

HD2

1

Y offset tool

1.0 E-4 mm

HD3

2

Y offset of workpiece coordinate system origin to rotary axis A axis

1.0 E-4 mm

HD4

3

Sign for direction of rotation A axis

[ - ]

HD5

4

Sign for direction of rotation B axis

[ - ]