Mitsubishi Electric MELDAS 600M Series Instruction Manual page 357

6.12 Mirror image
(1) Outline
When cutting a shape having bilateral symmetry, this function can be used to machine either the
right or left side of the shape from the program for the other side, thus saving programming time.
The mirror image function is effective in this case.
For example, when there is a program for machining the left side of the shape shown in the
following drawing, a symmetrical shape to the left side shape can be machined on the right side by
applying the mirror image function and running the same program.
Be sure the machining program starts and finishes at the mirror center.
Mirror image includes external switch mirror image, parameter mirror image, G command mirror
image, etc. The external switch mirror image and parameter-controlled mirror image are explained
here. (Refer to the Programming Manual for information on G command mirror image.)
External switch mirror image : The mirror image function is controlled with the MIRROR IMAGE
Parameter mirror image
(Note) Refer to the Operation Manual issued by the machine manufacturer for information on
The mirror image can be validated/invalidated for each axis in both external switch mirror image
and parameter mirror image.
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CHAPTER 2 MACHINE OPERATIONS
6. Operation Switch Functions and Other Functions
the operation panel MIRROR IMAGE switch.
Original shape (program)
Y
Position where the mirror is turned ON.
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switch installed on the machine operation panel.
: The mirror image function is controlled using the NC unit screen
(Axis param screen).
Shape when the X axis mirror image switch is turned
ON and the left side machining program is run.
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Mirror axis coordinate system
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X