Circular Motion Refinement Workflow (G104 arcs)

Circular motions (G104) consist of two defining points:

• Via/Mid**-**Point
• End Point

Refining an arc requires careful control of these points to maintain the correct trajectory. Shopfloor Assistant makes this easy through bi-directional selection.

Workflow Steps

🎯 Operator Insights

• Selecting the G104 block from the NC Editor selects both defining points — ideal for full arc visualization.
• For subtle curvature adjustments, edit the via/mid**-**point.
• For endpoint alignment issues, adjust the endpoint instead.
• When using TCP reference, the manipulator gives intuitive, visual refinement of arc geometry.
• Use SHIFT or CTRL multi-selection when adjusting arc segments that must remain continuous.
• Always re-check collision and reachability after adjusting arc points.
• Selecting points from the 3D Viewer gives you more flexibility - you can apply Rototranslation offsets to only the selected point (via or endpoint).