Manual

Using QuickPath Plus
Chapter 15
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The format for these blocks is:
N1 ,A__;
N2 ,A__Z__X__;
Where : Is :
,A Angle
This wordis usedto definethe angleof a toolpath. This manual
assumes that the,A-word isused. The angle is a positive value when
measured counterclockwise from thefirst axis definingthe currently
active plane and a negativevalue whenmeasured clockwise. The
angle is in unitsof degrees.
ZX End Point of
second block
These represent the actual coordinatelocation of theend point of the
second block. They must be programmed as absolutevalues and
must be axes in thecurrent plane.
Important: There may be up to four program blocks between the two
blocks in the above format. The only requirement being that these blocks
may not generate axis motion in the current plane.
Both of these blocks must be programmed in the same plane. If the current
plane is changed between these two blocks execution, the control generates
an error.
Example 15.3
QuickPath Plus When An Intersection is Unknown
N10 GO1 X0. Z25. F.1;
N20 ,A90;
N30 ,A165 X20.Z5.;
Figure 15.3
Results of Unknown Intersection, Example 15.3
15
10
5
0
5 10 15 20
25
Z
X
165°
If the control cannot determine an intersection point for the two linear
paths (for example, if the paths are parallel), an error occurs.