User's Manual

Functions
4.7 Interpolation point
CamTool
4-20 Configuration Manual, 12.2004, 6AU1900-1AB32-0BA0
4.7 Interpolation point
4.7.1 Interpolation Point Definition
Definition
The cam consists of individual cam segments. Under SIMOTION CamTool, you can use
fixed points, straight lines, sine curves, arc sine curves and interpolation points as cam
segments.
An interpolation point is a specified position in the S diagram (distance diagram).
4.7.2 Insert interpolation point
Requirements
The cam is opened with SIMOTION CamTool.
Notice
With a fixed point, you define a single fixed position. The transitions between adjacent cam
segments are optimally calculated by CamTool.
If you want to specify an arbitrary characteristic, you must use interpolation points. The
interpolation points are connected by CamTool with cubic splines in order to generate a
curve specified by the interpolation points which is as exact as possible.
Insert interpolation point
To insert an interpolation point:
1. Click in the S diagram (distance diagram) to activate the diagram.
2. Click Interpolation point under menu Cam > Insert. The mouse pointer changes.
3. With the changed mouse pointer, click the position in the S diagram (distance diagram) at
which you want to insert the interpolation point.