Siemens SCALE/ASCALE: Frame scaling

Scale geometry or axes in the active frame.

For reference only: syntax changes with the control, the post-processor and the machine parameters. Check the official manual and run a simulation before cutting. Legal notice.

Family: Siemens
Machine: Milling, Mill-turn
Risk: High
Example: SCALE X1.5 Y1.5 / ASCALE X0.5

Siemens SCALE/ASCALE

Siemens

Frame scaling

E.g.:

SCALE X1.5 Y1.5 / ASCALE X0.5

Machine: Milling, Mill-turnRisk: High

Siemens

High risk if you forget to cancel; affects programmed dimensions.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does Siemens SCALE/ASCALE mean in a CNC program?

Scale geometry or axes in the active frame. In the catalogue it appears as "Frame scaling", within the Siemens family.

Can you give me an example of Siemens SCALE/ASCALE?

SCALE X1.5 Y1.5 / ASCALE X0.5 — Scale geometry or axes in the active frame.

Which machines use Siemens SCALE/ASCALE?

Siemens SCALE/ASCALE is used in: Milling, Mill-turn.

What should you watch out for with Siemens SCALE/ASCALE?

High risk: a mistake here can cause a crash, a broken tool or an out-of-tolerance part. Simulate the program and dry-run it before cutting.

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