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Create a machine : Step 5

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Rotation axis definition

The user must add the axes of the machine being defined, according to the method used for the machine elements. By default, the machine is offered with the 3 traditional axes: X, Y and Z from the reference mark.  The user must press the “Add Rotation” button to add a rotation axis and the “Add Translation” button, to add a translation axis.

The user must specify the elements attached to each axis.

• In this sample, the user click on "Add rotation" to define a Y rotation axis.

Elements list Add Modify Delete Axis list Add translation Add rotation Modify Delete

Name

Minimum spindle speed

Maximum spindle speed

Programmable axis

Primary axis

Minimum angle

Maximum angle

Continuous mode

Number of positions

Angle step

Positive rotation is counter clockwise

Rotation direction

Geometric axis definition

Define rotation axis

Ox, Oy, Oz / Vx, Vy, Vz

Elements list linked to axis

Basic elements

Insert

Delete

Elements

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