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Simulation»Construct Axis (Quest only)
one of the major axes. When Custom is selected, you must enter a Custom rotation vector,
which defines the X, Y and Z-axis vector components of the axis of rotation, using
the “right hand rule”. Using your right hand, point your thumb in the direction of the vector;
your fingers curl in the direction of positive rotation.
� Use range validation: Clear this check box if the rotary axis has unlimited physical travel.
� Spindle definition: Select the “This rotary axis connects to a spindle” check box if the
rotary axis can double as a spindle. This is common for mill/turn lathes, where the spindle
can freely rotate when turning but then be interpolated as a rotary axis when milling.
VM uses the Spindle ID to differentiate between the different spindles that might be
available on a machine. Once defined, a spindle can be later mapped as a milling or turning
spindle using the Axes mapping tab page of the machine properties dialog. A Ratio
can be specified if the spindle rotation is not 1:1.
� Turret definition: Select the “This rotary axis is used as a turret” check box if the rotary
axis defines the rotation of a lathe tool turret. VM uses the Turret number to differentiate
between the different turrets that might be available on a machine. Turret number 1
should be used for the main turret. Turret number 2 should be used for a second turret if
one exists. The Positioning field is used by VM to position the turrets as tools are loaded.
With Automatic positioning, the turret is expected to have the available tool slots equally
distributed around the perimeter. Use Predefined positioning and select the Set positions
button to define the turret rotation angle for each of the available tool slots.
� Label offset: Defines the offset of the informational kinematics marker along the rotation
axis. Kinematics markers can be enabled or disabled using the VM Grid tool bar.
When defining a rotary axis with a Custom orientation, you can enter the custom rotation vector,
or you can use a standard orientation and use the Rotate button to orient the axis. Both methods
produce identical kinematics, but the Rotate method has the side effect of changing the XYZ
reference coordinates for any objects attached to the axis.
Simulation»Construct Axis»Curve Axis
Creates a curved profile axis, given an XYZ origin and
a profile curve. Curved axes can be used to interpolate
along an opened or closed track. Parameters common to
all axes (not listed below) can be found on page 96.
� Profile button: Select this button to enter a 2D
profile curve. The profile is defined as a series
of (x, y) pairs of coordinates, one pair per line.
Use the Apply button in the profile builder to see
changes to the profile curve.
� Translation only: When a curve axis moves, the
objects that are attached to it can be moved
through space as a simple translation, or they
can be both translated and rotated to stay “normal”
to the curve.
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