Pro NC 4axis Mill

HOW TO MACHINE USING THE 4
TH
AXIS IN
PRO/NC

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Advanced Manufacturing Technique How to Machine using the 4th axis in Pro/NC

Introduction
This document explores the two primary approaches in Pro/NC for
machining using a 4
th
axis. This document will highlight the differences
between Indexing and Multi-axes machining and how Pro/NC is setup to
handle each case.

This technique utilizes the following functionalities:

Workpiece Assembly in Pro/NC.
Fixture assembly in Pro/NC
4
th
Axis Workcell creation for Indexing
4
th
Axis Workcell creation for Multax
4
th
Axis Operation creation for Indexing
4
th
Axis Operation creation for Multax
Surface Milling in Pro/NC
Volume Milling in Pro/NC
Trajectory Milling in Pro/NC

Estimated time to complete technique: 2.5 Hours
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Setup (Multax)
For this technique, an NC-Assembly Model was used. It contains a
reference model and a workpiece. The reference model,
camlock_revb.prt can be seen below:



Setup (Indexing)
For this technique, an NC-Assembly Model was used. It contains a
reference model, workpiece, and fixture. The reference part,
index_sample.prt can be seen below.

Example Files
The example models used in this document can be downloaded at the
following location:

Example Part Files


Fundamentals
In industry today there are two primary modes for machining parts using a
4
th
axis. They are Multi Axis machining a.k.a. MULTAX and Index
machining a.k.a. Indexing. See the following descriptions to determine
what method best applies for your machine or situation
Example Applications MULTAX INDEXING
Drilling a hole
Machining a Cylindrical Cam
Roughing out an area
Tombstone machining most parts
Key principals for machining with the 4
th
Axis in Pro/NC
Within Pro/NC, 4
th
Axis motion can be broken into 2 areas
Sequence Level
Operational Level
Generally, 4
th
axis motions within a sequence are of a MULTAX nature
and 4
th
axis motions outside the sequence (connection moves between
sequences) are of an indexing nature.
Sequence Level Control
4
th
axis Plane - When you create a 4-Axis milling NC sequence, the 4
th

Axis Plane option will appear in the SEQ SETUP menu in addition to all
the other options appropriate for the sequence. This is a plane, to which
the tool axis will remain parallel. You can select a planar surface or create
a datum plane.
Operational Level Control
This level of control is typically seen in such real world machining
applications such as Tombstone Machining.
Subroutines - Subroutine programming enables you to create NC
sequences, place them as macros at the beginning of the CL file, and then
call them from the main body of the CL file as many times as needed.
This reduces the overall size of the CL files, making them easier for the
controller to handle and for the programmer to read and edit. Typical
applications include tombstone work, multiple parts setup on a pallet, and
turbine impellers where each blade is the same.


Patterns - Patterns can be used to pattern NC sequences similar to
subroutines. The approach is similar but the resulting NC code is longer
since sequence CL data is repeated.
NC Sequence Coordinate System - Pro/NC requires an NC coordinate
system to be defined at the operation level. Every new sequence will use
the operation coordinate system by default. However, an NC sequence
coordinate system can be defined in a different orientation that the default
coordinate system.
Indexing
People usually think of about MULTAX and the ability to machine smooth
contoured surfaces when 4th axis machining is mentioned. However,
there is another aspect of fourth axis machining that is widely used and
very practical. An indexing setup would provide the ability to do cuts and
drilling at odd angles. In this situation a fourth axis indexer can be a real
advantage since it provides the access to accomplish this type of
operation. The workpiece is indexed to the required rotary position and
then toolpaths are performed. This action may be repeated incrementally.
A simple application of this technique would be to machine four slots by
indexing to 0, 90, 180, and 270 degrees for the following part.
Sample NCL file output for a 90-degree rotation about the B axis looks like
the following:

LOADTL / 1
$$-> CUTTER / 0.500000
ROTATE / BAXIS, INCR,
90.000000

Figure 1 - A sample part that might be indexed


Multiple part machining: Often indexing can be used for multiple part
machining. Several parts can be mounted onto a fixture such as a
tombstone. A tombstone is merely a 2 or 4 sided fixture that allows parts
to be mounted to each side.

Figure 2 - A typical four-sided tombstone fixture
The tombstone can be rotated as different operations are performed. This
allows for longer runtimes and can be advantageous on large production
runs since the tombstone can be loaded up with many parts or even part
combinations. Often times a second tombstone can be used so that
tombstone A is machining while tombstone B is unloaded and reloaded for
a new run. This can lead to very high machine efficiency since downtime
due to changing workpieces is minimized.

When all the sides of an indexed setup are identical, the
recommended way to accomplish this in Pro/NC is with NC
subroutines. Benefits of this approach are shorter NC programs,
less complicated manufacturing models, in addition to shorter
regeneration times. Program all toolpaths for one side and once
everything looks good a subroutine can be used to copy the CL data
about the machine coordinate system for the other sides. Selecting
#Machining, #Subroutines, #Create, Select all the sequences leads to
the following dialogue box in Pro/NC:



Figure 3 - The subroutine dialogue box in Pro/NC
It is via this dialogue box that subroutines will be created for the 90, 180,
and 270 degrees sides of the sample part in the Indexed Setup of this
document.
Multi Axis Machining MULTAX
This is the mode in which the tool moves in X,Y, or Z directions as well as
a rotary motion at the same time. This is what most people think about
when 4
th
axis machining is mentioned. Certain parts can only be
machined by machining in the XYZ directions while being rotated
simultaneously (MULTAX)
The following syntax in the NCL file will be seen for MULTAX. Note the
GOTO represents movement in XYZ followed by vector information for IJK
directions.

MULTAX / ON
SPINDL / RPM, 5000.000000, CLW
RAPID
GOTO / -2.2977428948, 9.4067025290,
-10.3688932645, $
0.0000000000, 0.9940376047, -
0.1090377932



4
th
Axis Definition
Since movement in the XYZ directions is already established, the addition
of a 4
th
axis requires that it be a rotary movement. This may be a rotation
about the X, Y, or Z axis or an independent axis defined by the
programmer. The rotary movement will be defined in the NC sequence
by an axis definition. This is merely the definition of the axis of rotation.
To help understand this picture an imaginary pin going all the way
through the part. The pin is fixed at each end but the part is free to
rotate 360 degrees about the pin. For this example the axis A_1 will be
used for the axis definition. The naming convention for rotary directions is
usually A when rotating about the X axis, B about the Y axis, or C about
the Z axis. If you are using , for example, B rotation about the Y axis,
then the axis definition should be in line with the Y axis .

Figure 4 - Defining axis definition for the reference part "camlock.prt"
4
th
Axis Plane
When setting up for a 4
th
axis milling operation, a plane will be prompted
for. This planar surface will define the plane in which the tool axis will
always remain parallel to. Pro/ENGINEER will generate CL data initially
as if it were for a 5
th
axis and then it will recalculate this data so that the
tool is always parallel to the 4
th
axis plane. With respect to the 4
th
axis
plane, a value for the lead angle and tilt angle of the tool axis may be
optionally defined.


Procedure Indexing
1.1 Retrieve the reference part
Retrieve the sample_index.prt file. This model will be used for the index
setup
1.2 Create a new manufacturing model.
Select #File, #New, #Manufacturing, #NC Assembly. The name of the
manufacturing model will be index.mfg.
1.3 Assemble the reference part
Select #Mfg Model, #Assemble, #Reference part. Use a coordinate
system assembly constraint, selecting WP_csys from the workpiece and
Insert_origin from the reference part.
1.4 Assemble a fixture.
Select #Mfg Setup, #Operation, #Fixture Setup, and add the part
stpstand_fixture.prt. Use a coordinate system constraint selecting
WP_fixture and wp_csys to fully constrain the fixture. At this point, the
setup should look like the following:

Figure 5 - The completed manufacturing model after assembly of reference part,
workpiece, and fixture
1.5 Adjust view of the workpiece to translucent
This is an optional step to clarify the view of the manufacturing model by
displaying the workpiece as translucent. Select #View, #Model Setup,
#Color and Appearance, #Modify From Model in the APPEARANCES


Dialog box. Select any of the green surfaces of the workpiece. On the
Advanced Tab set the workpiece to be 50% transparent using the
TRANSPARENCY slider bar. Click #OK, #Close. In shaded mode the
manufacturing model will look like the following:

Figure 6 - A shaded view of the translucent workpiece
Another method to clear up the display is to #Right Mouse, select the
wp.prt from the model tree and select #Hide in order to completely blank
the workpiece.
1.6 Setting up the operation
Create the following machine type:


Figure 7 The machine type definition dialogue box in Pro/NC
Notice that we checked the #Use Rotate Output checkbox since we will be
utilizing Indexing. When you select this option, the system outputs the
applicable TRANS and ROTABL commands to specify linear and
rotational transformations. Only select this option when indexing to a new
table position is desired.

Our machine for this example looks like the following:

Figure 8- The machine used for this example


1.7 Select the Machine Zero
Select #Mfg Setup, #Operation, #Machine Zero and select the
Fixture_csys as the operation coordinate system. ***It is important to
note that this is the center of rotation for the manufacturing setup.
Later we will take advantage of this fact to create subroutines by rotating
about this coordinate system to each side of the part.
1.8 Setup the Retract plane
Since this is an indexed setup that will rotate about the Y axis it is
appropriate to use a retract cylinder rather than plane. Select #Retract,
#Cylinder, #Y Axis as Cylinder Axis, and specify a 4 radius.
1.9 Create Manufacturing Geometry
This step could also be done when defining the sequences, but it is
convenient to create the geometry beforehand so it can be easily selected.
Another advantage is that it will be predefined for any sequences that
follow.
Select #Mfg Setup, #Mfg Geometry, #Mill Surface, #Create, call it
msurf1, #Add, #Copy, #Done, #Quilt Surfs, #Query Sel, and pick
Quilt:F16:index_sample at the 0 degree side, #Accept, #Show, #Mesh to
verify the correct surface was selected, #Done, #OK.

Figure 9 The completed mill surface "msurf1"


1.10 Create a Mill volume
Select #Mfg Setup, #Mfg Geometry, #Mill Volume, #Create, call it mvol1,
#Gather, #Done, #Mill Surf, #Done, Select the mill surface created above
(Quilt:F7(MSURF1), #Accept, #Done Sel, #Done Refs, #Define, Check the
All Loops checkbox, #Done, #Query Sel and select the plane shown
below as the capping plane, #Done Sel, #Done Return

Figure 10 Capping plane used to close the mill volume "mvol1"
Verify that the volume was successfully created. Selecting #Mfg
Geometry, #Mill Volume, #Shade, #mvol1 should look like the following
image:


Figure 11 The shaded mill volume "mvol1"
1.11 Create a volume milling sequence.
Select #Machining, #NC Sequence, #New Sequence, # Volume Milling,
#3axis, #Done. Note: that even though we are in a 4
th
axis workcell, 4
th

axis is not an option since 4
th
axis milling is not implemented for volume
milling.
Use the following settings:
Tool: FLAT_HALF_EM (.5 DIA) ** Select #File, #Open, #Parameter
File
Cut Feed: 10 IPM
STEP_DEPTH: .25
STEP_OVER: .25
PROF_STOCK_ALLOW=.03
ROUGH_STOCK_ALLOW=.03
BOTTOM_STOCK_ALLOW=.03
Scan Type: Type 3
ROUGH_OPTION = ROUGH_ONLY
The resulting volume milling sequence should look like Figure 12:


Figure 12 - Toolpaths for the completed volume milling sequence
1.12 Create a surface milling sequence to finish the geometry
Select #Machining, #NC Sequence, #New Sequence, #Surface Mill, #3
axis, #Done (Even though we are in a 4
th
axis workcell, this is still a 3 axis
sequence since we will not be rotating and cutting material
simultaneously)

Tool: 375_BULLNOSE
CUT_FEED = 10 IPM
STEP_OVER=.2
PROF_STOCK_ALLOW=0
CUT_ANGLE=90
CLEAR_DIST=4.5

For surfaces select the mill surface msurf1 created previously.
The toolpath should look like the following:



Figure 13 -Toolpath for the completed surface milling sequence

1.13 Subroutines will now be used to pattern the entire operation to
all four sides.
Select #Machining, #Subroutines, #Create, select the volume milling
sequence and the surface milling sequence, #Done Sel.


Figure 14 - Defining the subroutine for indexing all 4 sides
1.14 Generate CL data
Select #CL Data, #Output, #Operation, Select the operation, #File, #CL
File, #Done.
The CL data will contain 4 rotations similar to the following for each
rotation at 90, 180, and 270 degrees:
LOADTL / 1
$$-> CUTTER / 0.500000
ROTATE / BAXIS, INCR, 90.000000
Selecting #CL Data, #Output, #Operation, #Display, #Done should look
like the following (top view):



Figure 15 - Toolpaths for the final indexed operation


Procedure - MULTAX
2.1 Creation of Manufacturing Model
The first step in creating any new Pro/NC Model is to select from the Main
Menus File, New, Manufacturing. At this point in the Dialogue toggle to
either #NC Part or #NC Assembly. In Pro/NC if a workpiece is to be
added to the design part then select #NC Assembly. Selecting #NC part
will still allow NC sequences to be created, but a workpiece and /or
fixtures will not be assembled. Select #File, #New, #NC Assembly, name
the model multax.mfg.
2.2 Assemble the reference part.
Select #Mfg Model, #Assemble, #Ref Model, and select
camlock_revb.prt
2.3 Assembling the workpiece
Select #Mfg Model, #Assemble, #Workpiece, and select the part called
workpiece.prt. Select the default constraint icon in the
Component Placement window that appears. (This automatically
assembles the default coordinates system in the workpiece to the default
coordinate system of the reference part). The workpiece is now fully
constrained.
2.4 Creation of a 4th Axis Workcell
In a new model, nothing is possible until an operation is defined. For 4
th

axis NC sequences the operation must use a 4
th
axis workcell. Select
#Mfg Setup, #Workcell and specify #Mill as the Machine Type. Select #4
axis for Number of Axes, #OK. Ensure that the Use Rotate Output
checkbox is not activated.


2.5 Creation of an Operation
From the Mfg Setup menu select #Operation. Select the default
coordinate system from the workpiece as the Machine Zero and Specify
#Along Z Axis for the Retract Surface, setting Z=5.
Volume milling will be used at to rough out the large slot. The part will be
machined with the original coordinate system (B=0 degrees) , and again at
90 degrees. Volume milling can be used at several different 4
th
axis
orientations. This is a way to quickly rough out the material while fully
taking advantage of 4
th
axis positioning. Again, volume milling is a 3 axis
sequence, which is why 2 separate sequences are required.
2.6 Create Mill Geometry
Select #View, #Layers, select camlock_revb.prt as the active object, and
unblank layer VOLUME_0_DEG. This surface will be used to construct
a mill volume. Select #Mfg Setup, #Mfg Geometry, #Mill Volume, #Create,
#Sketch, #Use Quilt, select the unblanked surface quilt, #Trim, select
camlock_revb.prt.


2.7 Create a volume milling sequence called B0_ROUGH,
Select #Machining, #NC Sequence, #New Sequence, #Volume Milling,
#3axis done #Done and use the following parameter settings:
Tool : HALF_INCH_FEM (.5 DIA) (#File, #Open, #Parameter File)
CUT_FEED=10
STEP_OVER= .25
STEP_DEPTH=.25
PROF_STOCK_ALLOW=.03
BOTTOM_STOCK_ALLOW=.03
ROUGH_STOCK_ALLOW=.03
SCAN_TYPE=TYPE3
ROUGH_OPTION= ROUGH_ONLY
CLEARANCE =1.0
Set the Retract plane to 3.5 Along Z Axis
The toolpaths should look like the following:

Figure 16- Toolpath for volume milling sequence "B0_ROUGH"



2.8 Create a second mill volume
Unblank the layer called VOLUME_90_DEG in camlock_revb.prt to
create a second mill volume called VOLUME_90_DEG in the same way
as step 2.6.
Select #Mfg Setup, #Mfg Geometry, #Mill Volume, #Create, #Sketch,
#Use Quilt, select the unblanked surface, #Trim,select camlock.prt
2.9 Create a second volume milling sequence to rough at B=90
degrees
Select #Machining, #NC Sequence, #New Sequence, #Volume Milling,
#3axis done #Done
Use the same parameter settings as the first volume milling (select #Use
Prev, and select B0_ROUGH when specifying the parameter settings)
*** Pro/NC will always default to the machine coordinate system for
the operation unless it is specifically defined at the sequence level.
FOR THIS SEQUENCE SELECT #SEQ SETUP, #COORD SYS, AND
SPECIFY B90_SETUP, WITH Z =2 ALONG Z AXIS FOR THE
RETRACT PLANE.
Toolpaths should look like the following figure:

Figure 17- Toolpath for volume milling sequence "B90_ROUGH"


2.10 Define a mill surface to be machined
Select #View, #Layers, and select camlock_revb.prt as the active object.
Unblank the layer called msurf1.
Select #Mfg Setup, #Mfg Geometry, #Mill Surface, #Create, name it
msurf1, #Add, #Copy, #Done, #Include, #Quilt Surfs, select the inside of
the slot- Quilt:F21:CAMLOCK_REVB, #Accept, #Show, #Mesh. The
resulting mill surface should look like the following:

Figure 18 - The mill surface "MSURF1"
2.11 Create a 4
th
axis surface milling sequence.
Select #Machining, #NC Sequence, #New Sequence, #Surface Mill, #4
axis, #Done.
2.12 Tool Selection
Select the tool called 375_BEM for this sequence (#File, #Open
Parameter File)



2.13 Set milling parameters as shown below
CUT_FEED = 15
STEP_OVER=.1875
PROF_STOCK_ALLOW=0
SCALLOP_HGT=.001
CUT_ANGLE=0
SCAN_TYPE=TYPE_3
SPINDLE_SPEED=5000
CLEAR_DIST=1
2.14 Defining the 4
th
axis plane
For the 4
th
axis plane select either of the following surfaces on the part:

Figure 19- Valid surfaces to define as the 4
th
axis plane



Figure 20- The start of the toolpath for the surface milling sequence
Notice that the resulting toolpaths maintain the tool normal to the surface
being machined at all times. However, what happens when we want to
specifically control the tool axis orientation? Controlling the tool axis
orientation will be critical when the 4th axis trajectory sequence is created
in 2.2.1
Axis Control Options - there is an additional degree of control available
regarding the orientation of the tool axis that was not used in this example.
This is accessed through the Axis Def option.
There are 3 ways to set Axis Def at the sequence level:
Points on Surface Select points at which to define the orientation of the
tool axis; in the regions between selected points, Pro/NC will gradually
interpolate the correct axis orientation for the tool. Axis orientation is
interpolated using a weighted average of the tool axis orientation specified
at the nearest selected points. If values have been specified for the
parameters LEAD_ANGLE and TILT_ANGLE, these values will not be
taken into consideration when interpolating the default axis orientation, but
will be added/subtracted to/from that value after it has been calculated.
For Cutline machining, you can also define tool orientation along the
cutlines.
Pivot Axis - Select or create a datum point to be used as pivot point for
the tool. The tool axis will always pass through this point while machining
the surface. All entities that form the pivot curve must be tangent to each
other.
Pivot Curve - Select an open or closed loop of edges or curves that will
be used to guide the tool axis. The tool axis will always pass through
some point of the pivot curve while machining the surface(s).


2.15 Create a 4
th
axis trajectory sequence to machine the groove
Select #Machining, #New Sequence, #Trajectory, #4th Axis, #Done,
#Done
2.16 Set the following parameter settings
CUT_FEED = 5 IPM
STEP_DEPTH=.25
2.17 Select the tool to be used
Tool=FLAT_HALF_EM (diameter=.5) (#File, #Open, #Parameter File)
2.18 Select the 4 axis plane for trajectory milling
When prompted to Please specify a plane to which the tool axis will be
parallel select the same 4th axis plane as that from the surface milling
sequence already defined. (see Figure 21)
2.19 Select the milling trajectory
When the #Customize menu opens up select #Insert, #Automatic Cut,
#Curve, Done, Tangent Chain, and Query Sel anywhere along the inside
groove edge as shown in the following figure:

Figure 21 - Selecting the trajectory curve
2.20 Set appropriate direction and offset
Based on which direction the groove is machined, set the #Offset to
#Right or #Left in run the tool down the inside of the groove. Play the
toolpath and notice that the tool maintains the same orientation as it
follows the trajectory, but for milling the slot we require the tool to always
be normal to the slot. This can be accomplished via #Axis Control.


2.21 Define the Axis Control for trajectory milling
Specify Axis Control for the Trajectory cut. Select #Customize,
#Automatic Cut, #Redefine, #Define Cut, #Axis Control. Notice that the
options are #Along Z or #Axis Def. These are defined as follows.
Along Z will maintain the tool parallel with the Z-axis for the NC
sequence all along the trajectory. This should be used when
Axis Def Allows selection or creation of an axis relative to the trajectory.
Select #Axis Def, #Add, and select anywhere along the trajectory,
#Accept, #Enter, and type 0 as the value. This will place a point at the
start of the trajectory. Now select #Datum Axis, #Done, #Create, #Thru
Edge and select the edge shown below:

Figure 22 Defining Axis Control for the Trajectory Automatic Cut
The toolpath will cut normal to the groove, but an approach and exit move
should be added. Redefine the automatic cut by #Automatic Cut,
#Redefine, #Define Cut, #Ends, #Done, #Start, #Specify, #Done, #Ext
Length, an enter .75. Repeat for the End. The toolpath should look like
the following:



Figure 23 - 4th axis trajectory sequence



Review
When considering whether a setup will be Indexing or Multax the following
primary question should be asked:
Will the spindle be cutting while the part is rotating? If so
MULTAX
Not every machine tool capable of 4
th
axis movement is physically capable
of MULTAX. A machine tool capable of this type of movement typically
has an optical encoder. This enables it to rotate from 0 360 degrees
and all angles in between (for example 97.23 deg) . Most indexers can
only index from 1-360 in 1 or .5-degree increments.
If you need a 4
th
axis setup that positions a part and then goes in and
does some work followed by a repositioning move for more work then
MULTAX may not be necessary.
4
th
axis machining is not available for all NC sequence types. It may
be used with surface milling, profile sequences, engraving, and
trajectory sequences types.
In addition, the module called Pro/NC-Advanced is required to
perform simultaneous 4/5 axis milling with Pro/ENGINEER

The following table illustrates the different NC sequences in Pro/NC and
which axis they are capable of machining:
Pro/NC Sequence Type 3 Axis 4 Axis 5 Axis
Volume Milling
Local Milling
Surface Milling
Swarf Milling
Face Milling
Profile Milling
Pocketing
Trajectory Milling
Holemaking
Thread
Engraving
Plunge



Additional Information

Useful Help Documents
Suggested Technique for Using A Subroutine To Pattern NC Sequences
http://www.ptc.com/cs/cs_23/howto/gim749/gim749.htm
Suggested Technique for Using the Subroutine Dialog Box for Patterning
http://www.ptc.com/cs/cs_23/howto/gim1163/gim1163.htm
Suggested Technique for Drilling Holes on a Cylinder Using a Three Axis
Workcell
http://www.ptc.com/cs/cs_23/howto/hol327/hol327.htm
Suggested Technique for Defining An Engraving NC Sequence For Engraving
Text
http://www.ptc.com/cs//cs_23/howto/mil673/mil673.htm
How to Collapse Multiple Rotary Statements in a Tape File with GPOST
http://www.ptc.com/cs/tpi/117308.htmhttp://www.ptc.com/cs/cs_23/howto/mil6
71/mil671.htm
Suggested Technique for Defining a 4 Axis Trajectory Milling NC Sequence
http://www.ptc.com/cs/cs_23/howto/mil671/mil671.htm
Suggested Technique for Creating a 4-5 Axis Trajectory Mill Sequence
http://www.ptc.com/cs/cs_22/howto/mil1172/mil1172.htm

Online Help Documentation
To Create a New Subroutine Pattern
http://www.ptc.com/cs/help/2001/html/usascii/proe/nc/to_cre73.htm
To Create a Rotary Table Pattern of an NC Sequence
http://www.ptc.com/cs/help/2001/html/usascii/proe/nc/to_cre76.htm
Machine Tool Settings
http://www.ptc.com/cs/help/2001/html/usascii/proe/expmach/machine_.htm
Program Zero Usage
http://www.ptc.com/cs/help/2001/html/usascii/proe/expmach/program_.htm




Command Listing

Create 4 axis Workcell
#Manufacturing Setup, #Workcell, set to 4 axis

Setting up a Workcell as Indexing
#Manufacturing Setup, #Workcell, Check Use Rotate Output

Setting up a Workcell as Multax
#Manufacturing Setup, #Workcell, Uncheck Use Rotate Output

Create a 4
th
axis sequence
#Machining, #NC Sequence, #New Sequence, select a 4 axis sequence
type, #4 Axis

Define a 4
th
axis plane within a Sequence
#NC Sequence, select sequence, #Seq Setup, #4 Axis Plane, #Done

Setup Axis Definition
#NC Sequence, select sequence, #Seq Setup, #Axis Def, #Done

Create a Subroutine
#Machining, #Subroutine, #Create

Create a pattern of an NC sequence
#Machining, #Utilities, #Pattern, #NC Sequence, select sequence

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