Frames; General - Siemens SINUMERIK 840DE Programming Manual

Frames

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General

Function
Frames are used to describe the position of a destination coordinate system by specifying
coordinates or angles starting from the current workpiece coordinate system.
Possible frames:
• Basic frame (basic offset)
• Settable frames (G54...G599)
• Programmable frames
Programming
Frame is the conventional term for a geometrical expression that describes an arithmetic
rule, such as translation, rotation and scaling or mirroring.
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 10.2004 Edition, 6FC5 298-7AB00-0BP1
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