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Record 1 2002-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Automatic Control (Machine Tools)
  • Operating Systems (Software)
DEF

A command changing the mode of operation of the control, such as from positioning to contouring, or calling for a "canned cycle" of the machine. A command to establish the mode of operation, which is generally noted at the beginning of a block and consists of a letter character "G" plus a 2-digit number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes automatiques (Machines-outils)
  • Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
DEF

Ordre qui spécifie un mode de fonctionnement de la machine ou du système de commande.

OBS

Par exemple, type d'interpolation, cycle fixe, filetage, unité de mesurage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Control automático (Máquinas-herramientas)
  • Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
DEF

Instrucción para cambiar el modo (modalidad) operativo de un sistema de control desde el posicionamiento a la adaptación, o para llamar un ciclo fijo por la máquina.

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