Defining the kinematics for my weird 5axis machine
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Hi all,
I have a quick question about defining the kinematics of my deckel maho dmu50v.
On this machine the spindle moves in the x y and z axes, while the part is mounted on the c and b axes. The b axis is canted at a 45 degree angle in the y-z plane and is limited to 180 degrees. The c-axis is fully rotational. So, B at 0 degs, the platen is flat on the x-y axis and B at 180 degs, the platen is flat on the x-z plane (or rotated -90 degrees along the x-axis). Its best to not think about it too hard.
The first question is, does it matter how the axes are listed in the kinematics while defining the machine? It doesn't look like it affects anything but I would like to make sure.
My second question: is the b-axis vector 0,-1,1? I'm basically using my right hand thumb to point in the direction of the axis of rotation and graphing the location of the tip.
Thanks
Shawn
Fusion