Sub-Spindle Properties dialog (PartMaker)

Use the Sub-Spindle Properties dialog to define the sub-spindle component in the Machine Data (.mch) file.

To display this dialog, click the Properties button in the Sub-Spindle area of the Machine Data dialog.

The following settings are available:

Work Holding — Select the work holding for the sub-spindle. The following options are available:

• Collet.
• Chuck.
• Vise (only applicable for Bar-Fed Mill machines in PartMaker/Turn-Mill).
• Tool Head Collet (only applicable for Bar-Fed Mill machines in PartMaker/Turn-Mill).

Note: The graphical area of the dialog changes to reflect your selection. The work holding geometry in simulation is taken from the Spindle Settings dialog.

Definition — Select how you want to define the sub-spindle for the machine:

• Parametric — Select this option to create a parametric representation of the sub-spindle from the Diameter and Length values.
• Solid Model — Select this option to use a solid model to represent the sub-spindle. Click the Model Data button to select the model you want to use from the Model Data dialog.
• Components — Click this button to display the Components dialog, where you can specify which components of the sub-spindle are displayed during Full Machine simulation.

Home Position — Enter the coordinates (Xh, Yh, Zh) of the sub-spindle home position.

Diameter (D) — Enter the sub-spindle diameter.

Length (L) — Enter the sub-spindle length.

Home Orientation Angle — Select the orientation of the sub-spindle when it is in its home position.

Travel Limits — Enter the coordinates (Xh1, Yh1, Zh1, Xh2, Yh2, Zh2) of the sub-spindle's travel limits.

Cancel — Click to close the dialog without saving any changes.

OK — Click to save any changes and close the dialog.