Polynomial Interpolation, Poly - Siemens sinumerik 840d Programming Manual

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Polynomial interpolation, POLY

The control system is capable of traversing curves
(paths) in which every selected path axis is operating
according to a function (max. 3rd degree
polynomial).
The equation used to express the polynomial
function is generally as follows:
f(p)= a + a p + a
0 1
The letters have the following meaning:
a : Constant coefficients
n
p: Parameters
By assigning concrete values to these coefficients, it
is possible to generate a wide variety of curve
shapes such as line, parabola and power functions.
By setting the coefficients as a
it is possible to create, e.g. a straight line with
f(p) = a + a p
0 1
Meanings:
a = Axis position at end of preceding
0
block
a = Axis position at end of definition
1
area (PL)
Definition
Polynomial interpolation (POLY) is not one of the
real types of spline interpolation. Its main purpose is
to act as an interface for programming externally
generated spline curves where the spline sections
can be programmed directly.
This mode of interpolation relieves the NC of the
task of calculating polynomial coefficients. It can be
applied optimally in cases where the coefficients are
supplied directly by a CAD system or postprocessor.
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p + a p
2 3
2 3
= a = 0,
2 3

5.4 Polynomial interpolation, POLY

Y
4
3
2
1
2
1
0 1
Special Motion Commands
Result in XY plane
4
(PL)
3
2 3 4
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