Re: [mfg-smartcam] Indexing Clearance

[Dave Coupar]

Dale,   I believe SMF #289 allows you to specify what method to retract when indexing. I usually set it to <2> Retract to Z "Home" position at current X, Y position.   Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: DrFrye To: mfg-smartcam Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 6:09 PM Subject: [mfg-smartcam] Indexing Clearance How do you handle coding a clear point while indexing the pallet on a horizontal machine?  I suppose this would apply to a vertical with an indexer also.  Say I have the clear plane set to 1.0" which is my usuall setting.  When indexing, I may need 8 to 10 inches for clearance.  Do I modify the element's clear plane, hard code a clearance value in the .tmp file, create a clear point and just hit it before I change workplanes?  Is there something in the .smf file to handle this?  I have been just fixing the code in the text editor...I prefer edit free code.   thanks, Dale