Allen

AAnikstein, Actually my algorithm is writen based on the new toolpath generation in SLow Tool Servo for free form surfaces. The points coordination are currently generated as Incremental but they can be absolut from and toward the centre of spindle. It is three axis diamond turning. X axis has a constant linear speed of 1mm/s, Z axis points are generated besed on tangetinal vectors between the cutting tool and freeform surface according to spindle angular velocity of 100RPM. As you pointed out, the velocity is vary in Z Axis, that is why I could not use the linear motion interpolation. I thought that PVT is the best method for fabrication, possibly Spline motion or RTIF. Thanks for your explanation on PVT programing. I also need to include the spindle rotaional data into the programming as they are also dependant and synchronised with X an Z direction . Because the spindle speed is constant, I only need to make sure that the spindle position are registered at the fist point of liear motion so in the run the spindle and liear motors will start together and simultaneously. This is my main concern I think. I appeeciate your advise mate. Quite invaluable.

Hi Steave Thanks for attachment but this is the theory that has been used for generating the data. The question is how to implement those data via PVT mode Programming. I appreciate if I can see a sample of PVT mode programming based on the data that I have shared. I presume that for each motion the user should specify the associated data in the code in PVT mode? I am trying to find out how I should write this code in the PVT mode. Many Thanks

Hi I do have a toolpath points data that generated from multibody dynamics application. These points have a specific coordinating system and dynamic data such as X, Z Coordination data, Spindle angular velocity, acceleration, velocity and time. These points are part of free-form surfaces that need to be machined using Diamond Turning with delta tau controller. I came across the fabrication point of view and found that PVT mode is suitable for this purpose as it can manipulate a non-linear (arbitrary) trajectory for precision machining. How can I write a program in PVT mode based on these data? I do not require to include the motion equations in the programming. Example of the data: as attached Many Thanks for your assistance in advance. Allen