Fagor 8040 MC CNC, Manual

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Chapter 4 - page 4
MC work mode
4. Storage of programs
4.3 Edit a new part-program
4.3.1 Storage of an operation of cycles
4.3 EDIT A NEW PART-PROGRAM
To edit a new part-program the following steps should be taken:
* Press to access the list of part-programs stored.
* Use the pointer to select the option "--Create new part --2" in the left-hand column.
* Press . The CNC will ask at the bottom for the number to be given to the new part-
program, prompting the first one available.
* Type in the program number required and press
This must be a number between 1 and 899999, and both numbers can be used.
* The CNC will ask for the comment to be assigned to the part-program.
A comment does not have to be associated.
* Press or
The CNC includes the new part-program in the list of part-programs (left-hand column).
From this time all the operations required can be stored, and in the required order.
4.3.1 STORAGE OF AN OPERATION OR CYCLES
A block or cycle can be added at the end of the program, after the last operation, or inserted between
2 existing operations.
To store the block or cycle, follow these steps:
* Define the desired block or cycle, assigning the relevant data to it.
* Press to access the list of part-programs stored.
* Use the pointer to select the program number required in the left-hand column and go on to
the right-hand column.
* Move over the operation after which the operation is to be stored and press
Example: You have You want
1.- Bidirectional surface milling in X 1.- Bidirectional surface milling in X
2.- Rectangular Pocket 2.- Rectangular Pocket
3.- Circular Pocket 3.- Circular Pocket
4.- Drilling 1 + Positioning in Line
4.- Drill 1 + Grid pattern positioning 5.- Drill 1 + Grid pattern positioning
5.- T Grid pattern positioning 6.- T Grid pattern positioning
7.- Profile 1
4.- Drilling 1 + Positioning in Line Once the operation is defined, place the cursor over
"operation 3.- Circular Pocket" and press [ENTER].
7.- Profile 1 Once the operation is defined, place the cursor over "5.- T Grid
pattern positioning" and press [ENTER].