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  1. #1
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    Work Planes / Work Coordinates

    Esprit 2007

    Anybody ever get an error "Can't reach this position (needs another axis of rotation)."

    Work Coordinates are calling up the correct work planes and every thing seems to be fine looking at the program manager in detail. When I run the simulator I get the above error.

    If I post the NC code and backplot it, the code has the tool dropping in from what the original origin, before I rotated it and made a different work plane. In this case the from the bottom of the screen up. No wonder it wants another axis of rotation.
    V/R
    MICFDI

  2. #2
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    Either your machine set-up does not have all the axis defined, or defined correctly, or you do not have the correct software package!
    I hate deburring.....
    Lets go (insert favorite hobby here)

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    I should have been a bit more clear on the problem.

    If I am using X, Y, Z coordinates everything works fine. It is only when I change the work plane, do I experience the problem.
    V/R
    MICFDI

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    What type of machine are you programming? VMC, HMC, Multi-axis lathe?

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    HAAS - VMC

    3 axis stuff only.
    V/R
    MICFDI

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    MICFDI...

    Check your PM's.

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    I only have E2008, so I can't send you a modified file... sorry.

    Your Op1 Workplane is upside down. Since your machine doesn't have a "B" (rotary) axis, Esprit can't reach the processes on Op1, hence the error when you simulate. You need to have all your Z's pointing up. Do the part in two different Esprit files or move Op 2 off to the side and flip the part over to keep Z pointing up (as it is on your machine).

    Good luck.

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    Thank you for your time / help - much appreciated.
    V/R
    MICFDI

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    esprit users

    Hey do any of you esprit users program Mori's NT style machines?
    Looking for information on esprit and how easy it is to use..

  10. #10
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    Not an NT, but I use it on both and NV and an NLY. The only problems I have had our me not taking the time to get the posts right. Once your posts are set up, it works great.
    I hate deburring.....
    Lets go (insert favorite hobby here)

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    Re: Work Planes / Work Coordinates

    Quote Originally Posted by MICFDI View Post
    Esprit 2007

    Anybody ever get an error "Can't reach this position (needs another axis of rotation)."

    Work Coordinates are calling up the correct work planes and every thing seems to be fine looking at the program manager in detail. When I run the simulator I get the above error.

    If I post the NC code and backplot it, the code has the tool dropping in from what the original origin, before I rotated it and made a different work plane. In this case the from the bottom of the screen up. No wonder it wants another axis of rotation.
    im having the same problem i made a new work plane on side of part uvw in right place but when i go to render it says i need another axis of rotation can anyone help with this im new to esprit

  12. #12
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    Re: Work Planes / Work Coordinates

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/esprit...ml#post1569952

    I just answered this same question at the above link

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