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    Red face 5 axis post mods - shift value on pt_shftmx variable

    hi all,

    I have a 5axis HMC machine with x.y.z,b and c, both b and c are rotary tables, c axis seats vertically on the b table...

    so far we have been running the c axis [xyz] matching the exact center of b rotation.... with no problem at all.

    Now I need to set-it up at the right side edge of the table that is x plus, exactly at 366.45MM away from center of b rotation...

    I have to input the shift value on the post [pt_shftmx]
    reason why on x; the c axis is actually facing the right side on the x axis... the same on the mastercam, the right side view- we use to program.

    _when I setup in the pt_shftmx variable 366.45mm the g-code on x and z are way off...

    I am wondering what am i doing wrong...???
    is there any special way of programming it on mastercam to accommodate the shifted set-up?
    if so... how to program it then?
    do I have to create a wcs for the b rotation? how?

    thanks guys...

    ps. I checked my machine definitions manager and shows
    B around Z
    C around Y
    Last edited by PRINT_FX; 05-09-2012 at 10:29 PM. Reason: axis around axis


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