On Thu, 2010-12-16 at 12:15 -0600, Jon Elson wrote: ... snip > I frequently machine VERY close to clamps, etc. Maybe most people would > not bother to set up the safe work area for every > fixture, I doubt I would. And, it doesn't really help you on repeat > production jobs, just first time runs. > > But, you need to have the tool diameter and length included in the > calculation. If you assume the tool is a single point, but it is > actually 1" diameter, then you will have trouble anticipating what is > too close. > > Jon
Half joking. A 3D laser scanner could scan the work space, then identify the important features, determine their behavior then set up a motion stop map. Running the scanner while machining would be handy except the flying chips and fluid would defeat it. Or the machinist could just be careful. Having a very accurate virtual model would let the operator run parts in a simulator, so brain farts would be virtual too. I use the simulator to work on g-code and I've made a ton of bad parts before I get to the shop. I need to build a virtual furnace to recycle the bad parts and chips. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/index.html California, USA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lotusphere 2011 Register now for Lotusphere 2011 and learn how to connect the dots, take your collaborative environment to the next level, and enter the era of Social Business. http://p.sf.net/sfu/lotusphere-d2d _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
