Tn (tangent), Configuration – Yaskawa SMC–4000 User Manual
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TN (Tangent)
[Configuration]
DESCRIPTION:
The TN m,n command describes the tangent axis to the coordinated motion path. m is the scale factor in
counts/degree of the tangent axis. n is the absolute position of the tangent axis where the tangent axis is
aligned with zero degrees in the coordinated motion plane. The tangent axis is specified with the
n,m,p command where p is the tangent axis. The tangent function is useful for
cutting applications where a cutting tool must remain tangent to the part.
ARGUMENTS: TN m,n
where
m is the scale factor in counts/degree, in the range between -127 and 127 with a fractional resolution of
0.004
When operating with stepper motors, m is the scale factor in steps / degree
n is the absolute position at which the tangent angle is zero, in the range between +/-2 * 10
9
USAGE:
OPERAND USAGE:
_TM contains the first position value for the tangent axis. This allows the user to correctly position the
tangent axis before the motion begins.
RELATED COMMANDS:
EXAMPLES:
While Moving
Yes
Default Value
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In a Program
Yes
Default Format
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Command Line
Yes
VM A,B,C
Specify coordinated mode for A and B-axis; C-axis
is tangent to the motion path
TN 100,50
Specify scale factor as 100 counts/degree and 50
counts at which tangent angle is zero
VP 1000,2000
Specify vector position A,B
VE
End Vector
BGS
Begin coordinated motion with tangent axis