4th axis rotational issues
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:14 pm
I have an issue that is confusing me...
4th axis CNC on the +Y axis. A-axis rotation is positive in CCW direction.
Rhino 6 - RhinoCAM
If i set the Rotate Table Setup to 90 (Counter Clockwise), the export is A-90. The tool paths show this correctly. If looking up the y+ axis, the head will rotate cloclwise 90 degrees.
This being said, it does not make sense to me. Should the head not rotate counterclockwise 90 degrees and toolpaths show this?
I used this configuration from the start and never questioned it but now if I try to run Parallel Finishing or Drive Surface it produces a mirror image. I cannot seem to force it otherwise. Its like there is a setting somewhere else in RhinoCam that I need to switch.
Thanks, John
4th axis CNC on the +Y axis. A-axis rotation is positive in CCW direction.
Rhino 6 - RhinoCAM
If i set the Rotate Table Setup to 90 (Counter Clockwise), the export is A-90. The tool paths show this correctly. If looking up the y+ axis, the head will rotate cloclwise 90 degrees.
This being said, it does not make sense to me. Should the head not rotate counterclockwise 90 degrees and toolpaths show this?
I used this configuration from the start and never questioned it but now if I try to run Parallel Finishing or Drive Surface it produces a mirror image. I cannot seem to force it otherwise. Its like there is a setting somewhere else in RhinoCam that I need to switch.
Thanks, John