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A-Axis ±120º
Axis motion on the VR-11 Mill and the Haas TRT 210
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Most five-axis programs are rather complex and should be written using a
CAD/CAM package. It is necessary to determine the pivot length and gauge
length of the machine, and input them into these programs.
Each machine has a specific pivot length. This is the distance from the spindle
head’s center of rotation to the bottom surface of the master tool holder. The
pivot length can be found in Setting 116, and is also engraved into the master
tool holder that is shipped with a 5-axes machine.
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Axis of
Rotation
Gauge Length
Pivot Length
Total
When setting up a program, it is necessary to determine gauge length for each
tool. Gauge length is the distance from the bottom flange of the master tool
holder to the tip of the tool. This distance can be calculated by setting a mag
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netic base indicator on the table, indicating the bottom surface of the master
tool holder, and setting this point as Z0 in the control. Then, insert each tool
and calculate distance from the tool tip to Z0; this is the gauge length.
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