Preload WCS coordinates

[dbunyip]

Has anyone got a better workflow for preloading the WCS coordinates from within fusion. Running a pallet pool machine, multiple parts per pallet. Pallets are all set in a known location. I've been doing it now, manually measuring all the parts and entering all the positions into the code by hand. This is pretty slow and has a high chance of fat fingering a number somewhere. Currently the only automation I've been able to come up with is using excel to pattern out the WCS macro variables for Z as they are all the same.

[programming2C78B]

outside of sketching them, I'd just make a Pass through that you write properly one time and save as a template.

[da_fish]

If you are measuring each part and moving the WCS based on your measurement, then the only way to get around manual data entry would be using a probe. 

But if you are always setting the WCS to the same place then you I would recommend writing a program and storing it on the machine. I run a machine with a table changer and each table is setup with Lang style plates and and in the center of each square pattern I have two WCSs:

I made a program that sets all the WCSs back to default. This program can be run on the fly if needed or between setups with MDI. All I need to do is run a program call (M98 P9999).

I hope this gives you some good idea's.