Rotary Table
Axis about which the Rotary axis rotates. Specify which linear axis (X, Y, or Z) the Rotary axis rotates around.
Checking this box indicates that the EIA standard for tool motion is adhered to. The EIA standard looks at all motion as if the tool is moving and the work piece is stationary. Check this box if the following is true:
In the XY plane, plus rotation moves the cutter from +X to +Y.
In the ZX plane, plus rotation moves the cutter from +Z to +X.
In the YZ plane, plus rotation moves the cutter from +Y to +Z.
Check this box if the following is true: looking in the positive direction along the normal, the rotary axis rotates in a clockwise direction when the sign of the motion is positive.
Checking this box indicates that a (0,0,1) tool axis vector positions the rotary axis to zero. Do not check this box if a (0,0,1) tool axis vector will position your rotary axis to 90. Note: This option applies only if your rotary axis rotates around the X axis.
Tool Axis/0,0,1 = 0 (check box)
Tool Axis/0,0,1 = 90 (do not check box)
Check this box if the default rotary motion direction is clockwise. The answer to this question determines the direction of motion for the rotary table to take. This remains in effect until a ROTABL statement in the part (or input) program changes it.
Checking this box indicates that the part mounting surface faces the + or positive direction of the axis that the table rotates about. If it faces the negative direction, do not check this box.
Checking this box will cause the postprocessor to output negative 360 rather than negative 0. Some controllers require a value of -360 in the rotary registers rather than -0. Leave this box unchecked if -0 is required.
Enter the minimum feedrate at which the machine can operate the rotary table while contouring or positioning under feedrate control.
Enter the maximum feedrate at which the machine can operate the rotary table while contouring or positioning under feedrate control.
These check boxes allow the user to select which best represents the format used with the machine's rotary axis:
0 and 359.99...+/- indicates direction
angles are to be output between the values of 0 and 359.99 and +/- indicates the direction of rotation.
0 and 359.99...controller takes shortest path
angles are to be output between the values of 0 and 359.999 and the controller takes the shortest path to the specified location.
-n and +n (n=maximum departure of rotary)
angles are to be output between the minimum and maximum departure values of the rotary.
-359.99 and +359.99
angles are to be output between the values of -359.999 and +359.999.
By default, ROTATE/cmd does not output any G-Code. With this option, you can output G0/G1 codes for Rapid or the current Feed mode
Enter the preparatory code used to control indexing. Some indexers require a preparatory code to begin axis rotation. If the code is available, enter the code. Otherwise enter "NA" for not available.
Enter the rate of rotation of the rotary when in rapid mode. This value is used to calculate cycle times when indexing at rapid rate.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Option File Generator Help
Copyright (c) 2005, All Rights Reserved,
Austin N.C., 505 East Huntland Drive, Suite 480
Austin, TX 78752
www.austinnc.com