It is typical to need the ability to position stock geometry in some geometric relationship with the part geometry. A typical scenario is that you have modeled the part with a pre-determined origin. In such cases it would be desirable to locate the stock with respect to the already positioned part without having to go through actually calculating the transformation delta values.
This dialog can be invoked by selecting Align and Align Stock from Program tab under the Machining Browser.  Machining Browser: Align Stock menu item |
The Align Stock about Part dialog appears as shown below. This dialog offers a convenient method of relative positioning based on the features of the part and stock geometry.  Dialog Box: Align Part and/or Stock Geometry |
Once both part and stock geometry are loaded, use this dialog to perform the relative positioning. Both Z and XY alignment of different faces of the part with respect to the stock are possible. Select the necessary alignment options using the appropriate radio buttons in this dialog. |
Check this box to ignore all 2D and 3D curve geometries present in the part for aligning stock to part model. |