Rockwell Automation 8520-ARM2 9/Series CNC AMP Reference Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 607)

Chapter
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Dual Axis Parameters
This section describes the parameters used to configure dual axes. The
dual axes feature lets the part programmer simultaneously control multiple
axes while programming commands for only one. This feature is
especially useful for gantry mills with dual cutting heads and other
machines running with parallel cutting tools.
This feature is not available on the 9/230 control.
Implementing the dual axis feature can require significant PAL
modification as well as the AMP parameters discussed in this chapter.
Figure 34.1
Dual Axis Configuration
Axis 1
Lead screw
Servo
motor
Axis 2
Lead screw
Servo
motor
Encoder
Dual Axes - two completely
separate axes responding to the same
programming commands.
Encoder
34.0
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