Re: Do you really need an A (axis)

Ken,

> My understanding is that this can be done using CAD (Dolphin?) but
> since it's an index could be added using manual edit of the NC. It
> sounds simular to reindexing the part manually, but the A would let
> you do it automatically (yes?)

Indexing would be handled by the Dolphin CAM system, you can either
use the comment function to 'manually' add the required 'index' code
to the G code program, e.g. M81, or, you can have a 'post processor
function' which can be tailored to suit the output you require.
For example, some 4th axis, when used for indexing, also require
a 'clamp/unclamp' signal to be output.

HTH

Dave Pearson