SIGMA LASER STENT AND TUBE CUTTER
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PROGRAM LOADING
Programs use various codes to tell the system when to move, how to move, and what to do when the
movement starts and or stops. These codes are called M & G codes. M codes tell the system what to do
as an example M16 tells the system to turn on the assist gas. An M17 turns the gas OFF. G codes tell
the system how move. As an example G2 tell the system to move in a clockwise rotation and G3 is
counter clockwise rotation. Here is an example of a part of a program:
M41 ; CLOSE COLLET
M42 ; OPEN CLAMP
M13 P180 F1200 W140
M16 P60
M29 S1 D0.5
F0.30
M16
M38 P40
G90
G1 X0 Y0 U0 F(Q10)
G1 Z(Q20) F(Q11)
G1 X0.2536 Y0.3927
From time to time a simple program may need to be generated for testing or maintenance purposes.
Understanding the various M & G codes listed at the end of this manual is essential to generate any type
of program. Understanding the various codes will be helpful. Prior to loading the program for the part to
be processed the operator should establish laser focus on the size tubing to be processed. Using a "focus
program" this "finding focus" is a simple process.
1.
First set all laser parameters to the settings for the part to be processed.
2.
Lower the Z axis until a clear picture of the
tube surface is displayed on the monitor video
window. At the factory and during installation
the camera was adjusted to be in focus with
laser. When the camera focus and laser focus
are the same it is called coincidental focus.
This "clear picture” will be very close to actual
laser focus. This will insure that only minor
adjustments to the Z axis will be required.
3.
To find the actual laser focus the operator
should run a series of pre-defined sized shapes
and a cutoff cut. The easiest way to
accomplish this is to use a standard program
that would turn on/off water, assist gas and
other laser functions.
