Functional Overview

Functional Description

The FlyingShear function block controls a machine that performs operations on a moving product.

Typical operations can include:

  • Cutting

  • Clamping

  • Stamping

  • Marking

The Flying Shear function is required for moving the operational axis to synchronize it with the forward motion of the product.

NOTE: Most parameters involving distance, position, velocity, acceleration, torque values, etc., are in user-defined units unless otherwise indicated.

Master/Slave Axis Concept

This introduces the concept of a master and a slave axis using the cam functionality.

  • The master axis moves the product forward.

  • The slave axis is synchronized with the master axis during the working process to perform an operation on the product.

  • The master axis must be defined as a rotary axis (modulo axis).

NOTICE
UNSATISFACTORY EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Set the modulo value of the rotary master axis greater than the maximum distance between the products plus the value of the parameter lrTpDistToSyncPoint depending on the operating mode.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
NOTE: For more information, refer to the lrTpDistToSyncPoint parameter description.
NOTE: Although the Flying Shear function can be used for many different applications, the examples provided in this document refer to a typical cutting application.