Electrode Preferences > UCS > Electrode UCS

Access: Invoke this function from one of the following locations:

Navigate to Electrode > UCS > Electrode UCS.

Define the electrode UCS orientation settings.

The Electrode & NC UCS dialog is displayed.

Interaction

  1. Define the electrode UCS settings.

Flip Z around the X axis

For electrode operations, flip the Z direction either around the X or Y axis.

Flip Z around the Y axis

Set the EDM Setup rotation angle by the Electrode UCS's X direction

Set the EDM setup rotation angle by the electrode UCS X direction.

Prevent Output if Electrode UCS is missing

Prevent the creation of electrode drawings or output from EDM setup unless there is a user specified Electrode UCS in place.

Prevent Export to NC if NC UCS is missing

If the NC UCS does not exist in an electronic file selected for export a warning (yellow triangle) window is displayed and export is blocked.

Z direction towards Burn Faces

For electrode operations, set the Z direction either towards the burn faces or the tool holder.

Z direction towards Holder

  1. Press the appropriate approval option.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.