Example: Workpiece positions for turning
With lathes, one plane is sufficient to describe the contour:
Points P1 to P4 have the following coordinates:
Position
P1
P2
P3
P4
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5398-1BP40-2BA0
Coordinates
X25 Z-7.5
X40 Z-15
X40 Z-25
X60 Z-35
Fundamental Geometrical Principles
1.1 Workpiece positions
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