Grinding-specific tool offset and tool monitoring (W4)
18.2 Tool offset for grinding operations
18.2.4
Examples of grinding tools
Assignment of length offsets
Tool length compensations for the geometry axes or radius compensation in the plane are
assigned on the basis of the current plane.
Planes
The following planes and axis assignments are possible (abscissa, ordinate, applicate for
1st, 2nd and 3rd geometry axes):
Command
G17
G18
G19
Figure 18-4
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Plane
(abscissa/ordinate)
X/Y
Z/X
Y/Z
Planes and axis assignment
Axis perpendicular to plane
(applicate)
Z
Y
X
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