Finding an Edge.

[[Je...]]

Hello.

I need some help on how to find an edge. I have a OI-322 with 2021 Calypso.

The application is a round plastic cap with a thin wall and I would like to take a point in the middle of said thin wall from the "Z" axis. Due to the variation of parts, I am unable to have a set dimension in the "X" or "Y" axis from the center.

In another software that I have experience with, I would take a point at a set "Z" depth on the ID and then have the stylus rise above the clearance plane and then move to a set dimension within the the thin wall to take a point from "Z".

How would I accomplish this in Calypso?

Thanks in advance!

[[Cl...]]

Sounds like the point you're trying to take is in the middle of material of an ID and OD? Measure that circle, measure a point at Y=0/X+ of that circle, create a secondary alignment using the point. Create or extract the Z point you want and, in the X, & Y features coordinates right click > formula > getActual("Point1").x. > getActual("Point1").y. - (half material thickness>). Now the Z point will use the Point1 coordinates minus 1/2 material thickness and will always hit the same spot.

[[Je...]]

Thanks. I'll try that.

I'm surprised Calypso doesn't have an easy way to do it.

[[Ro...]]

Remember when doing formulas, always use the leading Zero.
getActual("Point1").x -.02 will not work
getActual("Point1").x -0.02 will work