Slot Feature
Creates a GR-slot feature that dynamically builds a slot from the associated points.
Circle Features report the following criteria:
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Origin X, Y, Z. Which reports the origin point in the current working frame.
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Mag XYZ. Reports the absolute distance between the measure and nominal slot centers.
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I, J, K. Which reports the direction of the slot in the working frame.
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Projected Angles (Rx from Y, Ry from Z, Rz from X). Report the relative projections of the normal vector onto the corresponding nominal planes.
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Angle Between . Which reports the angle between the nominal and measured slots.
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RMS. Which reports that RMS of the measured slot.
Circle Fit Settings include the following specific considerations:
Slots come in two forms (which can be changed in the Fit Options):
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Round (default) - defined as two half circles connected by two tangent planes to each.
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Square - defined as 4 perpendicular planes.
Nominal Direction The nominal direction of the plane can be adjusted using the Reverse normal Vector option. The normal vector can also be set dynamically to match the nominal line using the Align with Nominal check box. This ensures the Angle Between value reported is always the smallest possible angle.
Cardinal Points
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4 cardinal points can be built using the GR-Slot feature. These include both the origin point and a point on the nominal vector, which is shifted a distance of the circle radius upward. The center of each end radius can also be built.
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Slots also offer an option to build the center line of the slot.