Demonstration program | Programming
9
9.3
Programming
From the
DRO
mode, begin by pressing the
DRO/PGM
key to
enter
PGM
mode
If a program is loaded, save the open program, it does not have to
be cleared.
This example is done in Inch mode.
Verify that
Inch
is selected
Selecting a tool
The first step for this program is to choose the tool that will be
used to turn the shoulder.
For this example, the tools will be selected from the tool table.
For additional information, see "Tool table", Page 85.
To select a tool:
Press the
TOOL
key to access the
Set Tool
dialogue
Select
Tool Table
in the
Set Tool
dialogue
Select or define the appropriate turning tool (
Rough Turning
or
Finish Turning
)
Press the
USE
key
The tool number and its dimensions and offsets will be
displayed in the
Set Tool
dialogue
Select
Forward
in the
Spindle
direction field
Enter 500 in the
Speed
field
Enter 2.00 in the
X
To
field
Enter 3.00 in the
Z
To
field
Press the
USE
key
For additional information, see "Tool position", Page 116.
Setting the
Block Form
It is helpful to set the
Block Form
to match the size of the stock in
the spindle so the graphic will more closely match the actual part.
To set the
Block Form
:
Press the
VIEW
key
Press the
Block Form
soft key
Enter 0.5 in the
X Max
field
Enter -3 in the
Z Min
field
For this example, turn on tool path optimization. The system will
use the size of the
Block Form
and monitor material removal to
optimize the tool path.
Select
On
in the
Block Form Contour
field
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