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Bolt Circle Coordinate Generator

Generate accurate X and Y coordinates for bolt circle patterns and CNC setup work.

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Bolt Circle Coordinate Generator
INPUTVALUEOUTPUT
Primary input01
Process setting02
Generated output03
UTILITY STATUSREADY TO USEEnter values below to generate the output
UTILITY

Bolt Circle Coordinate Generator

WORKING TOOL
RESULTCALCULATED OUTPUT
Radius—in
First X—in
First Y—in
Points—
Run the calculation to generate the output table.

Enter the required inputs and calculate.

Advanced Engineering Tool
ABOUT THIS TOOL

How Bolt Circle Coordinate Generator fits into the workflow.

Generate a complete bolt-circle coordinate list from pitch diameter, hole count, starting angle, and direction. The result is intended as a setup and programming reference.

01

Prepare the Hole Patterns Inputs

Enter the bolt-circle diameter, number of holes, starting angle, and direction. Review the coordinate list before applying it to a machine program.

02

Where This Output Fits

Use the coordinates for drilling patterns, inspection points, fixture layouts, and CNC programming references.

04

What to Check Before Using It

Using the wrong center datum, confusing diameter with radius, or applying the coordinates without checking work offsets and machine orientation.

ENGINEERING METHOD

How Bolt Circle Coordinate Generator generates its output.

METHODX = center X + radius × cos(angle). Y = center Y + radius × sin(angle).
MANUFACTURING KNOWLEDGE

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