@MstrODstr, I have it parallel to the X Axis and place it in a known location when the time comes to use it. The headstock on the right hand side, and A+ spins to the rear, A- spins to the front. I don’t think it really matters if thats how you do it or not because your designs are going to go a full 360 (or encompass a full 360.
You asked about vectric, you’ll probably need a post processor found here:
Vectric VCarve and Vectric Aspire MASSO Post Processors
I edited the post processor to include some information to make it dummy proof. I made it change to a work offset of G55 which I have XYZ zeroed, then at the end, I changed it back to G54. To get my XYZ zero, I lined up for X to where the spindle will go down but the tool holder will not come into contact with the rotary. Zeroed X. For YZ I took a piece of aluminum rod of known dimension, and adjusted the probe so that I could get to the center point of those two. So, jog the machine down, adjust the offset to the radius of my aluminum rod in both Y/Z, then probe for y. I put the magnet on the spindle and held the block against the roatary. Check first if that would have conductivity. Jog up. go to y0, (g0y0), then probed down for Z.
Remove the rod and verify its there with g0x0y0z0. If you don’t have an aluminum rod, you can measure the center point with the bar that comes with it to tighten the clamps down, and use that, then a long nail or something to tighten the clamps down. With these settings, I never have to rezero Z, as long as I keep doing it from the center of the cylinder axis.
I also had added G0X0Y0 to the beginning to further dummy proof the post processor… you’ll find out why in due time if you don’t.
I made it easy on myself by copying all the post processors I’d use in the MyPostP folder located here:
C:\ProgramData\Vectric\Aspire\V11.5\My_PostP
In my situation, I use this:
Masso_Wrap_Y2A_ATC_inch
You might want to review this document:
Rotary Machining and Wrapping