The RAPID Command [MLEPC]

The RAPID command is used for “punch off” positioning moves for punch presses and high speed positioning for other types of machines. This command is valid for all machine types.

The RAPID command must be coded with no parameters. It can be modal or one-shot (non-modal). The QUEST verification file should be checked to see which method is used for a particular machine. When modal is selected, RAPID is disabled when a FEDRAT command is encountered. If non-modal is selected, only the next motion is performed at rapid: Feed rate mode is immediately reinstated following the rapid motion.

For punch presses this command will cause the next motion (or motions) to be a positioning move with punching and nibbling turned off.

For other machine types the RAPID command will cause the next motion (or motions) to be executed by the machine in the high speed positioning mode. RAPID motions are processed at the highest linear interpolation rate available on machines not having separate positioning and interpolation modes.