I have an existing program which I would like to modify so that all the waypoints are moved e.g 20 millimeters along the Y-axis. I figured this would be easiest to do by creating a new TCP for this program alone.
I created a test program where the new TCP position was translated by 20 millimeters along the Y-axis, in the positive direction. But, for some reason the positions are not translated along this axis, but at an angle (seemingly 45 degrees), so both the X-and Y-coordinates are changed. Any ideas what causes this?
The X and Y illustrated on your drawing; are they with regard to the base frame maybe? That would cause you the issues.
This is fundamental, but maybe you have not thought of it, but the TCP X and Y will be rotated when the tool is rotated in any direction.
If I were you, I would instead make a new feature/frame and shift that along whatever axis you want. A feature is not affected by tool rotation or anything else.
This will, of course, require you to edit all your Moves to use the new feature.
Yes, the X and Y are in regard with the base frame. I think I mixed up the concepts of a TCP and a frame here - never really had to move all the waypoints in a program before. I’ll try it the way you suggested, thanks!
