Just recently I have been running larger samples of parts. The time has come for me to automate my program even more. One way of doing this is a "one-point" alignment on the part. I have tried this before but have fallen foul, I think it was because I wanted to keep the CAD datum where it was. Does anybody have any info on this or can suggest some options for me achieving this?
Keep the cad datum where it is, no need to EVER change it.
Set the part/fixture up on the table, put directions in the program (pix too if needed) on how to set it up.
Then, simply do a READ POINT (or single touch point) with directions of WHERE to do it. Set XYZ origins and offests, do CAD=PART, then go into DCC and measure an alignment close to where the point is, then do a real one using all the correct datums or pick-up features of the fixture.
Keep the cad datum where it is, no need to EVER change it.
Set the part/fixture up on the table, put directions in the program (pix too if needed) on how to set it up.
Then, simply do a READ POINT (or single touch point) with directions of WHERE to do it. Set XYZ origins and offests, do CAD=PART, then go into DCC and measure an alignment close to where the point is, then do a real one using all the correct datums or pick-up features of the fixture.