Bacci Twin, Use And Maintenance Instruction Manual

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CHAPTER 5 – Controls and use
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5.9
TANDEM processing cycle setup
The processing occurs with the piece supported by both support devices (Y1 and Y2 axes) that move
synchronously.
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The maintenance technician must remove the central guard located between Y1 and Y2 axes,
and enable the tandem processing in the control software, for allowing synchronous
advancement of Y1 and Y2 axis.
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Once the setup procedure is complete, the machine may be started up by following the
instructions described in section “SINGLE STEP loading/unloading (processing cycle)”.
At the end of the TANDEM processing, the maintenance technician must perform the setup for SINGLE-
STEP, loading/unloading processing. To do this, it is mandatory to reassemble the central guard and
disable the tandem processing in the software.
5.10
Programming
The machine is programmed using the PITAGORA software package, which is for programming and to
optimize all Paolino Bacci S.r.l. CNC work centers. Use of this software allows:
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Fast and easy acquisition of CN programs with maximum optimizing in terms of machine yield,
reducing programming time.
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Optimizing of programs generated by normal CAD CAM systems in terms of productivity and best
possible use of machine performance potential.
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Using the technical features of Paolino Bacci S.r.l. work centers, taking advantage of speed,
accelerations and axis power, through the advanced machining path “jerk limitation” and
“smoothing” functions, without compromising machine reliability and long service life.
PITAGORA is a pure and original WINDOWS
®
software based on OpenGL
®
graphics and a calculation
motor developed by Paolino Bacci S.r.l.,
The software creates three dimensional, dynamic images for complete collision control and CN programs
which, as they are developed using practical and intelligent tools, may be optimized to obtain maximum
performance in terms of machine yield.
For detailed information regarding the use of the PITAGORA software, please consult the specific
documents provided in ANNEX D OPERATOR INTERFACE SOFTWARE MANUAL.
The following section of the manual illustrates the main features of the PITAGORA software.