Tool Retract Path
Tool Retract Path
(OP)
The tooling I use is Ø8" (grinding wheels) and after I make a grind path, the grinder combines X, Y and Z to go to the next path. The problem is with such a large tool bit, the wheel will hit fixtures ect. I've tried to add more retract but the grinder can only retract in one direction just so far. I need to have my rapid/ transfer go in direction X for a distance then go in Y for a distance ect. Is there an option for this?
NX7.5
Thanks.
NX7.5
Thanks.





RE: Tool Retract Path
You also need to understand how the machine tool treats a rapid command when XYZ values are in the same line. On feed in, most do the XY, then the Z. On retract, they do the Z move, then the XY. You may be able to use the NX Home point in your program as an internediate point.
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Ben Loosli
RE: Tool Retract Path
I worked with a clearance point but the path went straight to it. I need up first, over second ect.
It might be something in the grinder itself??
RE: Tool Retract Path
Clearance point = x : 12.00 , y : 6:00 , z: 10.00
Posted output:
G0 Z10.
X12.
Y6.
NX 7.5.4.4, NX 8.0(Evaluating)
Tecnomatix Quality 8.0.1.3
RE: Tool Retract Path
Mark Rief
Product Manager
Siemens PLM
RE: Tool Retract Path
There is no "neat and tidy" way to do it. It takes some planning.
The way I approach it is with "GOTO" points in the start and end events of each tool path.
you can make the tool dance around anywhere you like however, the points will not update if you change something. You need to keep track of them yourself.
Alternately, if I am going to be repeating the same "retract" move after every toolpath, sometimes I will create a machine control event(operation) containing the moves and copy and past as required.
J
NX 6.0.5.3
RE: Tool Retract Path
John Joyce
N.C. Programming Supervisor
Barnes Aerospace, Windsor CT
NX6.0.5.3
RE: Tool Retract Path
Mark Rief
Product Manager
Siemens PLM
RE: Tool Retract Path
I need to get some time to start trying these ideas. Maybe in another few days.
Thanks again.