Specify the transformation for a live part alignment

Specify the type of transformation that Fusion uses to calculate the part alignment. This determines the number of axes available to translate the part so that it can be aligned. The type of transformation must be supported by the CNC machine and the post processor.

1. On the Manufacture workspace toolbar, click Inspection > Probing > Live Part Alignment .

   The Live Part Alignment dialog opens, a node is added to the active setup, and a Live Part Alignment contextual environment replaces all the existing tabs in the Manufacture workspace.

   

   Note: Alternatively, if the Live Part Alignment contextual environment is already open, click Edit Alignment .

2. In the Method list, choose 3 Axis to enable translation along one, two, or three axes.

   

   Note: The axes are based on the work coordinate system (WCS) defined in the setup.

3. (Optional) If you want to restrict translation along the X, Y, or Z axes, deselect the Allow Translation Along checkboxes.

   Tip: This can be useful, for example, if you are using a vacuum table to secure a part on the CNC machine and you want the part alignment to adjust only in X and Y.

4. Click OK.

Now generate an Inspect Surface operation, whose results will be used to calculate the part alignment.