Company information should be set on this page. This information will then be used on reports and prints. There are two logos, with different dimensions, that are used on several occasions by the software. The larger logo should be 500×500 pixies and the smaller one 300×300. To load the logo from your hard disk, press …
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Machine settings – Bar feeder
The bar feeder, also known as a bar loader is a separated accessory, placed behind the lathe chuck, for serial production with the objective of supplying a near continuous operation to the lathe. This is done by opening the chuck and push the raw material then closing the chuck again. The options be below allow …
Machine settings – Machining
The machining settings are general settings related with the gcode output or methods of machining and their options/variations. m.1) Spindle This option forces that the spindle starts after the first cycle movement. Example below: m.2) Tool selection Tool selection menu depends on the cycle type so that individual options are better structured Facing cycles a) …
Machine settings – Performance
The performance settings relate your machine capability with the price calculator. The faster the machine is, less time the seal production will take. Basic settings The first two basic settings should be taken from your machine manual. The first, named combined maximum axis speed, should be set in the units meters/minute and should reflect the …
Machine settings – File structure
File name and formatting are set on this section. File name The file name template will produce the file name based on this setting. Note that several reserved words can be used and they are accessed using the right mouse key. The file extension can also be set here. There is also the option to …
Machine settings – Parser/reserved words
On most of the the template section, an mathematical parser is built in to provide the user the possibility of generating calculations. Also reserved words are present that ensures the needed information is available. In this post both aspects will be detailed. Reserved words Important: Most of the text boxes have reserved worlds. Right click …
Machine settings – Templates
On the template section, is where the code output is generated based on most of the settings. The templates are divided into the following sections. Important: Most of the text boxes have reserved words. Right click on the text box to access the reserved words. Tool change There are tool settings on the tool change. …
Machine settings – Safe position
On this section the code that enables movement or a sequence of events that enables a safe tool change are added. Two sections are present – the standard safe position (that occurs always before a tool change) and the first safe position that breaks the previous rule and is executed only on the first safe …
Machine settings – Auxiliar functions
On this section the auxiliar functions that are available on your machine are set. If your machine does not have some of the functions, leave the text boxes empty Coolant Generally M08 and M09 are the start and stop commands for coolant. Change to any other that suits your machine. Vacuum and chip-cutter If your …
Machine settings – Axis movements
The settings related how the axis move on your machine are set on this section Basic settings The basic settings of axis movements should fill the corresponding textboxes. Arcs Set the expressions for the arcs on this section. There are machines that require incremental arcs, others use absolute. Also some require that the arc center …