Cell configuration

This chapter explains how to configure the machine cell and update robot and pallet calibration values so FlexCell CAM can generate correct NC output.

Follow the steps below carefully - incorrect values may produce wrong NC code and cause collisions or damage.

Calibration Tool

Start FlexCell CAM.
Navigate to View → Calibration Tool.
Update the following calibration values in the Calibration Tool window.

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Machine in Robot coordinate system (MInR)

MInR

By using the three point calibration method, the machine’s positions are calibrated with respect to the robot’s world coordinate system.
The coordinate values obtained by three point calibration should be entered in MInR.

Robot in machine coordinate system (RInM)

RInM

Once you enter MInR values, RInM values are computed automatically.
Update these values:
- X, Y, Z → in Cell Configuration settings (Track X, Y, Z Positions).
- W, P, R → in Machine Defaults settings (Robot X, Y, Z Rot).

Update these RInM values to let FlexCell CAM know the exact position of the robot origin relative to the machine zero-point.

Update Cell Configuration Settings

Start FlexCell CAM.
Install the required machine via Database → Machines option from the command bar on the left.
Go to the installed machine and select Cell Configuration.
Update RInM’s X, Y, Z values in Track X, Y, Z Positions.
Save the values and restart FlexCell CAM for the changes to take effect.

Machine Default Settings

Start FlexCell CAM.
Open a simple part and tool it up.
Go to Settings → Machine Defaults from the side menu.
Under Bend Cell settings, update the RInM’s W, P and R values in Robot X, Y, Z Rot.
Save the values and restart FlexCell CAM.

Pallet in Robot coordinate system (PInR)

PInR

By using the three point calibration method, the pallet’s positions are calibrated with respect to the robot’s world coordinate system.

The pallet could be any user component (i.e, Pickup pallet or Centering table, Chute etc).
The coordinate values obtained by three point calibration should be entered in PInR.

Pallet in machine coordinate system (PInM)

PInM

After entering PInR values, PInM values are computed automatically.
Update these PInM values in the corresponding pallet panel (Pickup Pallet, Centering Table, Chute) in order to let FlexCell CAM know the exact position of the pallet origin relative to the machine zero-point.

Updating Pallet Position

Start FlexCell CAM.
Open a simple part and tool it up.
Select the specific Pallet panel (i.e, Pickup Pallet, Centering Table, Chute etc) and update the corresponding PInM’s X, Y, Z, W, P, R values.

Do not change these settings unless you are sure; entering the wrong values here will result in an incorrect NC program, which can cause unexpected collisions or damage.