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2023.1 HxGN NC Server with NC Gage

Configure the Kinematic and Axis Information

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NC Gage Axis Setup tab

Required Parameters

Step

Instructions

1

Verify that all axes required for measurement are listed in the available axis list

  • If an axis is not displayed, enter the name of the missing axis in “Axis Display Name” and press <Add>

2

Verify that all axes required for measurement are displayed in GREEN

  • If a required axis is not GREEN, select the axis name in the list, then check the checkbox “Enable”

3

Verify the properties of the primary linear axes (X, Y & Z Axes, not extended linear axes)

  • Kinematic Type = “Linear”

  • Machine Component = “Primary Axis”

4

Verify the properties of the rotary axes

  • +/- Limits

  • Lock / Unlock M-Codes

  • Rotation Vector (I, J, K)

  • Clockwise rotation?

For rotary tables / Lathe Spindles:

  • Kinematic Type = “Rotary”

  • Machine Component = “Rotary Table” (Lathe Spindles = “First Spindle” or “Second Spindle)

  • Rotary Table Type (Stacked, Single, Dual)

  • Rotary Table Position (for stacked tables) Upper / Lower

Additional Notes

Item

Notes

Rotation Vector

The rotation vector (I, J, K) describes the direction of the axis of rotation for a rotary axis. I, J, and K are the components (direction cosines) of the vector in the X, Y and Z directions respectively. The examples below illustrate this.

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Rotary axis rotates around the X-Axis (I=1, J=0, K=0)

  • Typically, an “A” Axis

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Rotary axis rotates around the Y-Axis (I=0, J=1, K=0)

  • Typically, a “B” Axis

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Rotary axis rotates around the Z-Axis (I=0, J=0, K=1)

  • Typically, a “C” Axis

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Rotary axis is inclined (I=0.7071, J=0, K=0.7071)

  • Shown here for clarity

Clockwise

Clockwise or counter clockwise is determined by looking down the axis of rotation and is the direction of positive rotation. In each of the examples above, the clockwise direction is shown with the red arrow

Upper / Lower

If a machine is equipped with trunnion tables, the relationship of the two tables to each other must be specified.

  • In trunnion table systems, one table “carries” the second table.

  • The table that “carries” the second table is the LOWER table.

  • The second table can be rotated without affecting the position of the first table.

  • This second table is the UPPER table.

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