For a more detailed explanation of the Work Coordinate System, watch this video Setting up a Work Coordinate System and read Chapter 4, Coordinate Systems, in the CNC Handbook.ġ.

This X, Y, and Z orientation is important and we'll need to remember this when we place our stock in the CNC machine. Note: The x-axis points along the long axis of the part, the y-axis points away, and the z-axis points up. This moves the WCS to the upper left corner and defines the X, Y, and Z coordinates of the WCS. In the graphics window, click the upper left point/node.

The default position for the WCS is in the center of the part.Ĥ. These points are potential locations for the WCS. In the graphics window, the box surrounding the model contains many points or nodes. 'Work offset is a method that allows the CNC programmer to program a part away from the CNC machine, without knowing its exact position on the machine table.' Peter Smid defines WCS in his CNC Programming Handout on page 127: Note: Autodesk Inventor HSM buttons are positioned like reading a book: you'll most likely use buttons starting from the left and moving to the right. This tab contains controls for fully integrated CAM. In the tabs at the top, click the CAM tab. Open the attached file 'Haas_certification_part_your_name_here.ipt'Ģ. Setup defines the Work Coordinate System (WCS) and the size of your raw material (stock).ġ. There are three steps in the CAM process: Setup, Toolpath, & Simulate.

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