Additional Components
Other than base gauges, FCS System has other elements in its catalogue. Guideline makes them available in virtual environment also.
Component's library can be accessed selecting "Add New Component To The Current Clamp"
Shoulders
Shoulders can be conveniently used to clamp vertically workpieces that can be machined on orizontal milling machines.
Once selected, the shoulder is placed in the clamp in the first available position. It then projects on the job the possible clamping points: those points are represented with green spheres (see picture below).
Library can be customised either adding further components (by pressing 
) or removing the ones not desired by clicking 
(see chap. customise library)
Both shoulder and piece can then be repositioned using the orientation commands.
In case of need, another element of the same kind can be added pressing and holding CTRL button while moving it: another instance of the component will be added when releasing the mouse button
Cubes
Cubes are very versatile components and can be used to hold pieces and other components in various positions.
They have clamping points on all sides and can be placed on the table either horizontally and vertically.
Once selected, the cube is placed in the clamp in the first available position. It then projects on the job the possible clamping points: those points are represented with green spheres (see picture below).
Library can be customised either adding further components (by pressing ) or removing the ones not desired by clicking (see chap. customise library)
Both cube and piece can then be repositioned using the orientation commands.
In case of need, another element of the same kind can be added pressing and holding CTRL button while moving it: another instance of the component will be added when releasing the mouse button
Pallets
Although Guideline suggest the usage of the pallets based on job's dimension, it is always possible to insert them in the clamp.
It is also possible to insert additional pallets in clamps having one already: this become particularly useful in Machine Set-up definition to consider the presence of all elements in the subsequent campath design.
Please, refer to the chap. Pallet Placement for further details.
Library can be customised either adding further components (by pressing ) or removing the ones not desired by clicking (see chap. customise library)
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