Mac CoordSys number – this number corresponds with the built-in controller functions (example: G54, G55, etc. in the Fanuc type controllers). It can be used for different clamping positions (Machine Coordinate Systems) in different operations on the CAM-Part.
Position – this number defines the sequence number of the CoordSys. For each Machine Coordinate System (Mac CoordSys), several Positions are defined for different positionings; each such Position is related to the Machine CoordSys.
SolidCAM enables you to define the Coordinate System by one of the three methods:
Define
Coordinate system
SolidCAM enables you to define a new Coordinate System by selecting a face. The face can be one of the following:
In this case the Z-axis of the Coordinate System will be normal to the face.
In this case the Z-axis of the Coordinate System will be parallel to the axis of the revolution of the specified cylindrical/conical face.
This button enables you to select the face on the model for the CoordSys definition. The selected model face will be highlighted.
Change to opposite/Change to original
This button enables you to change the direction of the Z-axis of the CoordSys to the opposite direction.
In this case the box surrounding the model will be calculated.
The upper plane of the model box is parallel to the XY-plane of the defined CoordSys.
The Coordinate System origin will be located in the corner of the model box with the following coordinates (XMIN, YMIN, ZMAX).
The origin will be located at the intersection of the rotation axis of the part and the face of the model box with a maximal Z coordinate (the Z-axis is directed along the rotation axis).
Origin – Select the origin point on the graphic screen.
Z direction – Select a point relative to the origin that defines the Z-axis.
X direction – Select a point (3rd point) that defines the plane (the X-axis will be 90 degrees to the Z-axis; the selected point defines the plane).
Pick Origin - This option enables you to define a new location for the CoordSys origin. The axis direction will not be changed.
Pick X direction - This option enables you to choose a new direction for the X-axis around the Z-axis.
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After a point is selected, the next button is automatically activated. If you miss the selection, you can select a required button to define at any time and continue automatically to the next button. |
SolidCAM enables you to choose the coordinate system defined in the Autodesk Inventor model file as the SolidCAM CoordSys.
SolidCAM enables you to flip the defined CoordSys.
This button rotates the CoordSys 180 degrees around the Z axis.
This button rotates the CoordSys 180 degrees around the X axis.
