centerline programming

[Rjohnson]

How are you all handling programming using the centerline of rotation?..Do you put the centerline of your tombstone in the post somewhere or do you use the T/C planes to control rotation? We have a sh500 horizontal (soon anyway) and I am trying to get prepared..

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Check this out.

 

I basically programmed a Tombstone. You'll find a sample to download so you can check out how different people approach it.

 

http://www.emastercam.com/cgi-bin/ultimate...ic;f=1;t=000558

 

[ 09-08-2002, 09:26 PM: Message edited by: James Meyette ]

[Rjohnson]

Very informative..However it does not answer my question. Maybe I am unclear as to what I am looking for..you tell me..I see that the ref. point box is checked. Is this what you are trying to show me..Is that where you would put the centerline numbers. I am looking to avoid re-posting if we were to happen to move the job on the tombstone for instance. Is this possible?

I am with you when you say you draw the part on the tombstone when you are programming to spot any interference & what not. However centerline must be referenced in order for rotations to be correct..

[This message has been edited by Rjohnson (edited 04-26-2001).]