Turret Stations
Stations enable you to define the tool mounting positions relative to the Turret CoordSys.
Any number of stations can be defined, each by the following parameters:
Name |
Enter the name of the station |
Station Number |
Station number in the Tool Table (magazine or on rotary/linear turret) |
Default Tool Direction |
The Tool direction (vector) when you start running the machine |
CoordSys |
The station coordinate system relative to the Turret Coordsys |
Drive Type |
Choose the station relation to the Drive Unit.(See types below) |
Enter the type of the Adaptor compatible with the turret |
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Maximum Position Letter |
Enter maximum positions of the station. |
Each station may have a different Drive Type. The following types are available for selection:
NOT DRIVEN |
Station cannot have live tool. Definition of Spin is not possible. Only Turning Tools are permitted. |
SELF DRIVE |
Station itself is a separate Drive Unit (independent of Turret Drive Unit). |
GEAR |
Change Spin received from Turret Drive Unit using defined ratio. |
DIRECT FROM DRIVE UNIT |
All Spin data are taken from Turret Drive Unit. |
Managing Stations
To manage stations, right-click the Stations header and choose an option from the menu:
To create a set of stations on a turret, choose Create Stations. The Stations Creator dialog box is displayed.