tip approach vector

got this part running

clearance cube set to -X approach and retract for the probe tip

the middle rows of holes work out just fine

but im trying to probe the upper rows of holes and the tip is trying to approach from the +X direction

thoughts??

and please dont say "just give up on the clearance cube"!! ive found it very useful :-)

Darrollh over 1 year ago

Change the x vector to Z+. That will always raise the probe above the Z plane. If I were you, I’d do it for all of the tip vectors until you are comfortable with CC. I’ve been using CC for a bit now. I’ve gotten where I can make it behave like clear plane simply by turning stuff off.
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pgvsmit over 1 year ago in reply to Darrollh

thats a good point! i usually use the tip vector but the problem with this application is the star probe... pc-dmis isnt using the long axis of the probe shaft but the actual direction of the tip used... in this case the -Y star probe tip. we've had to remove the other tips because of clearance issues...

the program is actually trying to access the part from the Z direction which we cant allow because the part is in the way, thus the selection of the -X axis of approach and retract.

I'm wondering if the change in probe orientation isnt causing some trouble. it may not show in the photo but the middle rows are parallel to the y axis, while the upper and lower rows are skewed at 20-ish degrees, thus the change from A90B90 probe orientation to A67.5B90...

thoughts?
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