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Changing UCS direction after tool paths are created

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Changing UCS direction after tool paths are created

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Say i have a part programmed, all is good but now instead of say drilling a hole on "C zero" i want to rotate the part 90 degrees and i change the setup UCS with it so the Z is now at 90 degrees, the tool path doesnt change, do i have to reprogram the part to do this?

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kelbie.ockey
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If you change the Setup orientation and/or alignment, you DO NOT have to reprogram your part. You simply need to re-simulate to generate your new code in reference to the new setup. This is one of the key benefits of programming in FC!

 

It's also worth noting that the UCS is not the same thing as the setup. I see this confusion frequently, and to be fair, we've done a poor job of delineating the two in the software. 

 

The UCS is the 'User Coordinate System'. This has no effect on NC Code and is simply a coordinate system used as a reference for geometry, curves, solids, etc. on your part. 

 

Setups, by contrast, contain additional information such as the fixture ID and the name of the NC program that is generated. Each feature belongs to a Setup. Think of setups as the 'G54' of your program. It's worth noting that each setup automatically has a UCS associated with it, that carries the same position and alignment by default.

 

Hopefully, that bit of info is helpful. Let me know if you have any questions!



Kelbie Ockey
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Anonymous
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when i start to program i have the original setup that i leave alone and then i create setups after that as i need them, so say setup #2 has "Z" parallel to the pallet or floor. this is for a mazak vortex 5 axis mill. if i create my tool path in this orientation and then rotate the "Z" to say 90 deg the program will not work. i just tried this on a part and most of the tool path was correct but one tool, a drill which is using a pattern did not work and i had to reprogram the tool unless you know if a way to fix this i just reprogram the tool path.

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jeff.brower
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Be very careful when moving setups that contain multi-axis features, holes that are not 'normal' to the coordinate system need to be checked, and surface milling features that you've used the 'Z end' and 'Z start' need to be checked if you move the Z location as these do not update properly when moved.

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I programmed a part but i need the "C" axis to change from "0" degrees to "270" its for a Mazak 5 axis mill, I have change all i can do an the output is still rotating to "'0' degrees. any ideas on how to fix this?

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jeff_brower
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Rotate the first setup 270°

 

I may be misunderstanding your question, but can you do this at the machine by putting C270. in the work shift?

 

The only other way I can think is to put A270. in all the features, but I'm not sure that works on 'off axis' operations.

 

if you could attache the file it might help find a solution.

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