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MIKEFITZ

Member

From: Chicopee, MA

Registered: 2009-06-18

Posts: 104

4th axis rotation issues

Hey everyone. I am currently trying to add a 4th axis (rotary) to a Mazak VTC-200C. I am having problems with the rotation of the A-axis... I have the model of the rotary table, and all that, but when I try to rotate in MDI, the table's center of rotation is the component origin, not the model origin. If I can figure out how to move the center of rotation to the Model origin, I will be golden, but as of now, I am completely stumped. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance for any help!

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Mike
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Dolf

Member

From: EDE, The Netherlands

Registered: 2005-01-09

Posts: 15

Re: 4th axis rotation issues

Add the A-Axis STL Model to the Machine Bed Component and locate it in the correct position. Then append an A Rotary Component and locate this components origin in the rotation centre of the A-Axis STL Model. Add Attach, Fixture, Stock and Design to this A Rotary component. Check movements with MDI.

MIKEFITZ

Member

From: Chicopee, MA

Registered: 2009-06-18

Posts: 104

Re: 4th axis rotation issues

Thanks, Dolf! That worked beautifully...much obliged.

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Mike
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AlexZ

Member

Registered: 2009-12-26

Posts: 2

Re: 4th axis rotation issues

I think you just need added a rotate axis in tabel ,after the xyz axis;

Thanks ,

Alex,