]> 2026-05-26T09:06:52+02:00 Ecoline - Datum and MitreOffset Tests 0 en Draft How to set up datum position on Ecoline Medium 1 hour(s) When an Ecoline is commissioned, the positional accuracy needs to be set up. These are also useful tests to check if the machine is maintaining positional accuracy <div class="icon-instructions caution-icon"> <div class="icon-instructions-icon"><i class="fa fa-exclamation-triangle"></i></div> <div class="icon-instructions-text">...ALWAYS make sure you have consistent, repeatable results before making any parameter changes</div> </div><br/> false en WinMulti_-_Datum_Test_Image.png none Cut 3 lengths of outerframe around 1000mm long<div class="icon-instructions caution-icon"> <div class="icon-instructions-icon"><i class="fa fa-exclamation-triangle"></i></div> <div class="icon-instructions-text">...Make sure the gripper end of the profile has a clean edge - ie no swarf and profile tape is not "flapping" over the end</div> </div><br/> Run 3 tests on the same piece spaced apart by 20mm. Make sure the machine is reinitialised and redatums between each run. This allows you to see if the position of the holes drifts along the bar Aim to place the holes at least 400mm in from the bar end See [[WinMulti - Datum Test]] for full instructions End goal is to produce repeatable datum holes at the correct position from the end of the bar<div class="icon-instructions info-icon"> <div class="icon-instructions-icon"><i class="fa fa-info-circle"></i></div> <div class="icon-instructions-text">...The position needs to be consistent and repeatable before you can proceed to next step</div> </div> <br/><div class="icon-instructions idea-icon"> <div class="icon-instructions-icon"><i class="fa fa-lightbulb-o"></i></div> <div class="icon-instructions-text">...If the datum position is not consistent, check laser beam cleanliness and laser focus</div> </div> See [[Training Laser on Ecoline]] All gripper positions should be greater than 20 and less than 55 Usually - A - Slim Outer frame B - Large Outer Frame C - Door Profile Cut \ / pieces around 1000mm <div class="icon-instructions caution-icon"> <div class="icon-instructions-icon"><i class="fa fa-exclamation-triangle"></i></div> <div class="icon-instructions-text">...Make sure the gripper end of the profile has a clean edge - ie no swarf and profile tape is not "flapping" over the end</div> </div><br/> <div class="icon-instructions caution-icon"> <div class="icon-instructions-icon"><i class="fa fa-exclamation-triangle"></i></div> <div class="icon-instructions-text">...Do not attempt this if the square end datum positions are not consistent</div> </div>Run the test at the same position on all 3 profiles <br/> If the position is varying, this highlights a gripping / measuring problem Check * Laser focus and alignment * G axis Datum position * Y axis datum position * Speed of infeed pull is steady and slow * Gripper slipping (blunt) <div class="icon-instructions info-icon"> <div class="icon-instructions-icon"><i class="fa fa-info-circle"></i></div> <div class="icon-instructions-text">...The position needs to be identical before you can proceed to next step</div> </div><br/> The position can be adjusted with the parameter ecoMitreAdjust After adjustment, run the tests again <div class="icon-instructions caution-icon"> <div class="icon-instructions-icon"><i class="fa fa-exclamation-triangle"></i></div> <div class="icon-instructions-text">...Only make an adjustment if you have consistent, repeatable results</div> </div><br/> Run the tests again with arrowhead end on the test pieces. If the position is different to the square-end, the position can be adjusted with the parameter ecoArrowAdjust Run Datum Tests on Square-end profile Run Datum Tests on Arrow head End Profile Prepare Square End Profile Check Gripper positions in Flowops Database Choose 3 test profiles with different gripper positions Run datum tests on all 3 profiles Check X position is the same on all 3 profiles Adjust Offset Parameter for mitres datum mitreoffset 2020-11-26T10:45:28Z 2459179.9482407 Ecoline - Datum and MitreOffset Tests 0 false false 0 0 0 1 plainlist 3 [[:Dokit:DocOptions]] [[DokitEPIEnable::yes]] Ecoline - Datum and MitreOffset Tests# QUERYee7a61aae48f1c3f91d8e4d7736360be Ecoline - Setting V Notches on winMulti Software 0 en Ecoline - Setting V Notches on winMulti Software Prerequisites 102 fr Prerequisites