10 Multiple Tool Programming
10.6 Testing the Multi-tool Program
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10.
Click
OK
to save the changes and close the window.
The offset for Tool #02 is now defined.
11.
Repeat this procedure for Tools #03 and #04, if they will be used.
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10.6.
TESTING THE MULTI-TOOL PROGRAM
As for any NC program, a multi-tool NC program must be tested by performing a dry run (running the
program without a workpiece in place), before running the program with a workpiece in place.
Safety
Always complete the Safety Checklist (see
1.2 Safety Checklist, pg. 5) before running a
program on the milling center.
Throughout the test, be prepared to press the emergency stop button on the milling center
in case of a tool crash.
Follow this procedure to perform a dry run on a mutli-tool program.
Procedure: Testing a multi-tool program
1.
If using an ATC, ensure that all tools are in their respective positions in the ATC.
2.
Close the safety door, put on your safety goggles, and complete the Safety Checklist (see
Checklist, pg. 5).
3.
Click
Program
|
Run/Continue
in the Main Menu, or click the Run button
in the Standard Toolbar.
The Run Program window is displayed.
4.
Ensure that
Start at Line
is set to
1
.
5.
Click
Run Program
.
6.
Throughout the test, be prepared to press the Emergency Stop button on the machining center in case of
a tool crash.
7.
Observe the milling procedure, noting any corrections to be made in the NC program.
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After successfully testing the program in a dry run, you can then run the program with a workpiece in
place.
