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Work Frames and Base Planes

Establish coordinate systems, base user planes, and frame configurations for consistent part positioning and manufacturing accuracy.

Overview​

Work frames and base planes provide the foundation for accurate part positioning and coordinate system management in robotic manufacturing operations.

Key Concepts​

Base User Planes​

  • Define reference coordinate systems
  • Establish part positioning origins
  • Set orientation references

Work Frame Configuration​

  • Configure multiple coordinate systems
  • Set frame relationships
  • Define transformation matrices

Coordinate System Management​

  • Manage global and local coordinates
  • Handle coordinate transformations
  • Maintain positioning accuracy

Configuration Process​

Base Plane Setup​

  1. Origin Definition: Set the base plane origin point
  2. Orientation Setup: Define X, Y, Z axis directions
  3. Calibration: Verify plane accuracy
  4. Validation: Test coordinate transformations

Work Frame Creation​

  1. Frame Definition: Create new work frames
  2. Relationship Setup: Define frame hierarchies
  3. Transformation Setup: Configure coordinate transforms
  4. Testing: Validate frame accuracy

Applications​

Part Positioning​

  • Consistent part placement
  • Repeatable manufacturing positions
  • Multi-part coordinate management

Manufacturing Operations​

  • Layup reference frames
  • Tool path coordinate systems
  • Quality inspection frames

Best Practices​

  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Document frame relationships
  • Regularly validate frame accuracy
  • Maintain frame calibration records

Calibration Procedures​

Manual Calibration​

  • Point-to-point teaching
  • Reference point establishment
  • Accuracy verification

Automated Calibration​

  • Vision-based calibration
  • Sensor-guided setup
  • Automatic verification