3d virtual operations manual 2009

ADMAC-Parts

3D Virtual Monitor

Turning Ver.2

PubNo. SE41-068-R3 Feb 2009

Read this manual before use. Keep this manual handy for future reference.

User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................. 5

1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................5 2. Functions of the 3D Virtual Monitor ..............................................................................................5 3. Screen Details..............................................................................................................................6

3-1. Simulation Function...............................................................................................................6 3-2. Easy Modeling Function ......................................................................................................13

SECTION 2 OPERATIONS OF THE 3D VIRTUAL MONITOR.................. 15

1. Operations Overview..................................................................................................................15 2. Basic Operations........................................................................................................................16

2-1. Launching the 3D Virtual Monitor ........................................................................................16 2-2. Mouse Operations ...............................................................................................................18

3. Creating Setup ...........................................................................................................................19 3-1. Selecting a Machine............................................................................................................19 3-2. Selecting NC Programs.......................................................................................................20 3-3. Editing a Tool List ................................................................................................................22 3-4. Setting a Blank and Fixtures ...............................................................................................27

4. Performing Simulation................................................................................................................29 4-1. Performing Simulation .........................................................................................................29 4-2. Viewing the Simulation Results ...........................................................................................31

5. Editing Setup..............................................................................................................................33 5-1. Modifying NC Programs ......................................................................................................33 5-2. Editing Tools ........................................................................................................................35

6. Setup Data Output .....................................................................................................................37 6-1. Outputting Setup Data.........................................................................................................37

SECTION 3 SIMULATION FUNCTION ..................................................... 41

1. File Menu ...................................................................................................................................41 1-1. Selecting NC Programs.......................................................................................................41 1-2. Selecting and Updating the Current Program......................................................................43 1-3. Loading the Working Space.................................................................................................43 1-4. Saving the Working Space ..................................................................................................43 1-5. Deleting the Working Space ................................................................................................44 1-6. Saving Displayed Shape .....................................................................................................45 1-7. Editing NC Programs...........................................................................................................45 1-8. Outputting Setup Data.........................................................................................................46 1-9. Terminating 3D Virtual Monitor ............................................................................................47

2. Execute Menu ............................................................................................................................48 2-1. Starting Simulation ..............................................................................................................48 2-2. Stopping Simulation.............................................................................................................48 2-3. Resetting Simulation ...........................................................................................................48 2-4. Turning on the Single Block.................................................................................................49

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2-5. Turning on the Optional Stop...............................................................................................49 2-6. Turning on the Tool Change Stop Function .........................................................................49 2-7. Turning Option.....................................................................................................................50 2-8. Turning on the High-speed Drawing Mode ..........................................................................50 2-9. Redrawing a Blank ..............................................................................................................51 2-10. Turret A Independent Operation ........................................................................................51 2-11. Turret B Independent Operation ........................................................................................51 2-12. Manual or MDI Operation ..................................................................................................52 2-13. Turning on the Collision Check..........................................................................................53 2-14. Setting the Breakpoint Collision ........................................................................................53

3. Model Menu ...............................................................................................................................54 3-1. Defining Designed Parts......................................................................................................54 3-2. Model Properties .................................................................................................................54 3-3. Deleting Designed Parts......................................................................................................55 3-4. Arrangement........................................................................................................................55 3-5. Placing the Zero Position ....................................................................................................56

4. View Menu .................................................................................................................................64 4-1. Box Zoom............................................................................................................................64 4-2. Cancel Box Zoom................................................................................................................64 4-3. Fit ........................................................................................................................................65 4-4. Tool Bar ...............................................................................................................................65 4-5. Turning View........................................................................................................................65 4-6. View Angle ..........................................................................................................................66 4-7. Render Mode ......................................................................................................................66 4-8. Simulation Mode .................................................................................................................66 4-9. Display Function..................................................................................................................67 4-10. Set Display Reference.......................................................................................................67 4-11. Turning Window.................................................................................................................67 4-12. Origin.................................................................................................................................76

5. Data Setting Menu .....................................................................................................................77 5-1. Setting Tool Offset Data.......................................................................................................77 5-2. Turning Data Setting............................................................................................................78 5-3. Library .................................................................................................................................93 5-4. Additional Axis Movement ...................................................................................................94

6. Tool Menu ..................................................................................................................................95 6-1. Collision Result Display.......................................................................................................95 6-2. Display of Collision Result...................................................................................................95 6-3. Machining Time ...................................................................................................................97 6-4. Smooth Shading..................................................................................................................99 6-5. Measurement ....................................................................................................................100 6-6. Section ..............................................................................................................................104 6-7. Shape Comparison............................................................................................................105 6-8. Eliminating Chips...............................................................................................................108 6-9. Saving AVI File ..................................................................................................................110 6-10. Replaying the AVI File ..................................................................................................... 111

7. Environment Menu...................................................................................................................112 7-1. Selecting a Machine..........................................................................................................112 7-2. Graphic Data Directory and Parameters ...........................................................................121

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7-3. NC File Directory ...............................................................................................................122 7-4. Setting Automatic Shape Generation ................................................................................123 7-5. Setting Colors Displayed in the Program...........................................................................125 7-6. Setting Machine Offset Data..............................................................................................126

8. Window Menu ..........................................................................................................................128 8-1. Creating the New Standard Views.....................................................................................128 8-2. Creating the New Views ....................................................................................................128 8-3. Displaying the View Windows by Overlapping Them ........................................................128 8-4. Displaying View Windows in Up/Down Positions...............................................................129 8-5. Displaying View Windows on Right and Left Positions......................................................129 8-6. View 1 ...............................................................................................................................129

9. Help Menu................................................................................................................................130 9-1. Version Information ...........................................................................................................130 9-2. Help...................................................................................................................................130

SECTION 4 EASY MODELING FUNCTION ........................................... 132

1. Basic Screen............................................................................................................................132 1-1. File Menu on the Basic Screen .........................................................................................133 1-2. Help Menu on the Basic Screen........................................................................................139

2. Blank and Fixture Definition Screen.........................................................................................140 2-1. Tool Bar on the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen............................................141 2-2. Menu Bar on the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION Screen.........................................154 2-3. Screens for Creating and Editing Shapes .........................................................................162

3. Tool List Editing........................................................................................................................202 3-1. Tool Bar on the TOOL LIST Screen...................................................................................203 3-2. Menu Bar on the TOOL LIST EDIT Screen .......................................................................208 3-3. The EDIT SET TOOL Screen and The REQUIRED TOOLS Screen .................................209

4. Shape Registration Function....................................................................................................224 4-1. Managing the Files for Spindle-side Machine Environment, Tool List and Set Tool ...........225 4-2. Managing Blank and Fixture Files .....................................................................................230 4-3. Managing the Tool File ......................................................................................................235 4-4. Managing the Holder File ..................................................................................................259 4-5. Menu Bar on the File List Screen Registered with Shapes ...............................................268

SECTION 5 APPLICATION ..................................................................... 272

1. Auxiliary Functions for Machine Tools ......................................................................................272 1-1. NC Tailstock ......................................................................................................................272 1-2. Tow-along Tailstock ...........................................................................................................278 1-3. Steadyrest .........................................................................................................................283 1-4. Parts Catcher ....................................................................................................................284 1-5. Spindle Synchronized Rotation Command ........................................................................285

2. Optional Machine Specifications ..............................................................................................286 2-1. Ten or Fifty Sets of Zero Offset..........................................................................................286 2-2. TOOL ID Function .............................................................................................................288

3. Adjustment with the Machine ...................................................................................................296 3-1. Adjustment with Axis Movement ........................................................................................296 3-2. Adjustment of Setting Data................................................................................................298

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4. Application to Easy Modeling Function ....................................................................................304 4-1. Position setting function using the machine offset value ...................................................304 4-2. Comparison between Modeling and System Data.............................................................309

5. Exchanging Model Data between CAS and 3D Virtual Monitor................................................311 5-1. Data Transfer from Collision Avoidance System to 3D Virtual Monitor ..............................312 5-2. Data Transfer from 3D Virtual Monitor to Collision Avoidance System ..............................328 5-3. Adjustment of Data Type with Collision Avoidance System ...............................................344

SECTION 1 OVERVIEW

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1. Introduction

The 3D Virtual Monitor can trace the behavior of machine tools and check collisions between machine tools or between a machine tool and a fixture or a workpiece. You can deliver higher-quality NC programs to a factory floor after checking collisions with the 3D Virtual Monitor, which would reduce man-hours for debugging the NC programs and improve the availability factor. The 3D Virtual Monitor can readily create and arrange a blank, fixtures and tools with the Easy Modeling Function. You can export the data created by the Easy Modeling Function to the collision avoidance system, which would facilitate data setting for tools, a blank and fixtures on a machine that has the collision avoidance system. Paths are checked on the 3D Virtual Monitor for the NC programs created for Okuma lathe NC units (OSP).

2. Functions of the 3D Virtual Monitor The 3D Virtual Monitor has the following functions. ● Simulation Function

The function displays machining, checks collisions and tests NC programs. The Simulation Function is launched when you start the 3D Virtual Monitor.

● Easy Modeling Function

The function creates and arranges tools, a blank and fixtures required for testing NC programs. You can readily start the Easy Modeling Function from the Simulation screen.

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3. Screen Details 3-1. Simulation Function

A: Menu Bar B: Tool Bar C: NC Monitor D: Main Program Window E: NC Operation Panel F: Graphic Window

3-1-1. Menu Bar

You can select menus from the menu bar.

A

B

CD

EF

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3-1-2. Tool Bar

Common commands are grouped and stored on the tool bars as follows.

■ “Navigation” Tool Bar

The buttons are arranged from left to right according to the operation flow. The selected button identifies the corresponding function.

(1) [Select the Machine]

Click the button to select the machine for the simulation.

(2) [Select the NC Data]

Click the button to select the NC program for the simulation.

(3) [Easy Modeling Function]

Click the button to launch the Easy Modeling Function.

(4) [Set the Zero Positions]

Click the button to set the original point to the preferred position.

(5) [Show the Simulation Result]

Click the button to display the collision and processing time, and output the setup data.

■ “Operation” Tool Bar

The tool bar operates machine tools (NC).

(1) Reset (2) Start (3) Stop (4) Single Block (5) Optional Stop (6) Tool Change Stop (7) High Speed Draw (8) Redraw (9) Manual/MDI Operation (10) Collision Check ON (11) Breakpoint Collision

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)

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■ “View” Tool Bar

The tool bar sets the graphic view screen.

[Tool Path] Shows or hides the tool path in the simulation.

[Wire (Hidden Line Removal)] Shows the machine tool or tool model without hidden lines.

[Tool] Shows or hides the tools in the simulation.

[Solid] Shows the solid view of the machine tool or tool model.

[Blank] Shows or hides the blank in the simulation.

[Fixed Blank] Fixes the blank during the simulation.

[Jig] Shows or hides fixtures in the simulation.

[Fixed Tool] Fixes the tool during the simulation.

[Machine] Shows or hides the machine in the simulation.

[Fixed Base] Fixes the machine base during the simulation.

[Show Origin] Shows and hides the zero position.

[Fit] Shows the machine tool model so that it fits in the graphic view.

[Full View] Shows the whole workpiece during turning or multitasking turning.

[Box Zoom] Zooms the area dragged by the left mouse button.

[3/4 View] Shows 3/4 of the workpiece during turning or multitasking turning.

[Cancel Box Zoom] Cancels the box zoom and shows the previous view.


[Machine Simulation] Shows the whole machine and performs a simulation.


[Turning Simulation] Shows the blank only and performs a simulation.

[Wire Frame] Shows the machine tool or tool model as a wire-frame model.

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■ “Test” Tool Bar

You can test machining results using this tool bar.

[Measurement] Measures the dimensions of the elements.

[Cut of a solid] This button displays the cross section of the blank.

■ “Turning View” Tool Bar

The tool bar sets how the machine tools are displayed.

[Top] Shifts the viewpoint to X (+) direction.

[Opposite Side Right] Shifts the viewpoint 45 degrees to the left from Y (-) direction.

[Bottom] Shifts the viewpoint to X (-) direction.

[Right] Shifts the viewpoint to Y (-) direction.

[Left] Shifts the viewpoint to Y (+) direction.

[Side Left] Shifts the viewpoint 45 degrees to the left from Y (+) direction.

[Side Right] Shifts the viewpoint 45 degrees to the right from Y (+) direction.

[Back] Shifts the viewpoint to Z (-) direction.

[Front] Shifts the viewpoint to Z (+) direction.

[Opposite Side Left] Shifts the viewpoint 45 degrees to the right from Y (-) direction.

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3-1-3. NC Monitor

- When the B Turret is enabled - When the B Turret is disabled

The monitor shows the following information and the status of the simulation. - The name of the selected machine - The name of the selected main program file - Program Name - Processing time - The status of the simulation (running, stopped) - N Sequence number - X The current position of the X-axis - Z The current position of the Z-axis - C The current position of the C-axis - Fm Feedrate (mm/min) - Fr Feedrate (mm/rev) - V Cutting speed - T Tool number - SB M-spindle speed - S Spindle speed

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3-1-4. Main Program Window

The main program where the simulation is performed appears. The execution block appears in green, and the loaded block appears in blue.

[Program Edit] Edits the selected program.

[Retry] Performs the operation repeatedly from the stop point immediately before the execution block.

[Step In] Performs a single-block operation in the subprogram.

[Step Over] Continuously performs the operation in the subprogram. This is not a single-block operation.

[Step Out] Continuously performs the operation until the end of the subprogram.

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3-1-5. NC Operation Panel Window

You can operate a machine tool on the window that has a similar look to a NC operation panel.

[Velocity Display]

[Optional Stop]

[Deceleration]

[Tool Change Stop]

[Acceleration]

[Block Delete]

[Start] [High Speed Draw]

[Stop]

[Processing Time]

[Reset]

[Single Block]

[Show Result]

Refer to “4-1 NC Operation Panel, Section 3 Simulation Function” for the functions of the NC Operation Panel.

3-1-6. Graphic View

The graphic view shows the machine tool model, blank, tool path and coordinate axes, and the simulation of the NC program to be performed.

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3-2. Easy Modeling Function

3-2-1. Main Window

This is the initial screen of the Easy Modeling Function. Click “A TURRET” or “B TURRET” to edit the tool list or “SPINDLE” to edit the blank or fixture. Click “REGISTER MODEL” to edit a blank, fixtures or tools which have been registered.

3-2-2. Tool List Edit Window

You can edit the tool list to use on this window.

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3-2-3. Blank and Fixture Definition Window

You can define a blank or fixtures to use on this window.

3-2-4. Registered Files List Window

You can register a blank, fixtures and tools on this window.

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SECTION 2 OPERATIONS OF THE 3D VIRTUAL

SECTION 2 OPERATIONS OF THE 3D VIRTUAL MONITOR

1. Operations Overview Section2 explains the basic operations flow of the 3D Virtual Monitor. This section explains using sample machine SAMPLE-LATHE-1S-2 and sample NC part program SAMPLE2-1S-2.MIN. SAMPLE2-1S-2.MIN is including UGC data of blank shape and system variables of tool shape and chuck and tail-stock shape. The UGC data and the system variables are output by ADMAC-Parts to include in NC part program. Caution, It is not possible to use following functions included in "Easy Modeling" if NC part program is not including UGC data of blank shape nor system variables of chuck and tail-stock shape and tool shape. The functions are "Create from UGC of Blank and Fixture Definition" and "Request Tool". The following flow chart explains the operation flow. In case having "collision" in the result in the procedure "collision check" in (2) Simulation., go back to (1) Creating Setup and modify the setting of tooling and blank and jigs to use Easy Modeling Function and retry (2) Simulation. After all collision and troubles are cleared, advance to (3) Setup Data Output. The operations flow is explained in this section using the sample data, which is provided upon installation.

(1) Creating Setup 1) Selecting the machine

2) Loading the NC program

3) Setting the tools

4) Setting the blank and fixtures

5) Setting the zero position

(2) Simulation 1) Performing the simulation

2) Viewing the simulation results

- NC alarm check

- Machining check

- Collision check

- Processing time calculation

(3) Setup Data Output - NC program

- Tool data (for the machine with the collision avoidance

system)

- Blank and fixture data (for the machine with the

collision avoidance system)

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2. Basic Operations 2-1. Launching the 3D Virtual Monitor

Follow the following procedures to launch the 3D Virtual Monitor.

Procedures

1 Click “Program Check” on the “ADMAC MENU”.

2 Select “3D Virtual Monitor V2” and click “Start”.

3 The following screen appears.

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4 Click “View” on the menu bar and select the “Turning Window” submenu and then “NC Operation Panel” from the submenu. Arrange the displayed NC operation panel to your preferred position.

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2-2. Mouse Operations

■ Left Click

Click the left mouse button to select an item to perform an operation on a menu or tool bar or to select a solid.

■ Right Click and Drag

(Rotating a model) You can rotate a model by right-clicking and dragging the model on the graphic view.

(Moving a model) You can move a model by right-clicking and dragging the model while pressing the Shift key.

(Zooming in and out of a Model) You can zoom in a model by right-clicking and dragging the model straight up while pressing the Ctrl key. You can zoom out of a model by dragging it straight down.

Select “Fit” on the tool bar to adjust the image to fit in the graphic view.

■ Wheel Button

(Rotating a model) You can rotate a model by clicking and dragging the wheel button.

(Moving a model) You can move a model by clicking the wheel button and dragging the model while pressing the Shift key.

(Zooming in and out of a Model) You can zoom in a model by clicking the wheel button and dragging the model straight up while pressing the Ctrl key. You can zoom out of a model by dragging it straight down.

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3. Creating Setup 3-1. Selecting a Machine

Follow the following procedures to select a machine to perform the simulation.

Procedures

1 Click the “Select the Machine” button on the Navigation tool bar.

2 Select “SAMPLE-LATHE-1S-2” in the Machine Selection dialog box and click “OK”.

3 “SAMPLE-LATHE-1S-2” appears.

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3-2. Selecting NC Programs Follow the following procedures to select NC programs to perform simulations.

Procedures

1 Click the “Select the NC Data” button on the Navigation tool bar.

2 The “NC Program Select” dialog box appears.

3 Select the main program file (*.MIN). Enter the absolute path to the main program file or click “Browse”. The “Browse” button opens a dialog box to choose a file. Open the folder where the main program file is saved and choose the file. The sample program file is located at “C: \ADMAC-Parts\FilesL\ SAMPLE2-1S-2.MIN”. “C” indicates the drive where ADMAC is installed.

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4 Click “Open” after choosing the file. When the absolute path to the file appears in the main program text area click “OK”.

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3-3. Editing a Tool List Follow the following procedures to set tool data used in NC programs for each tool number.

Procedures

1 Click the “Easy Modeling Function” button on the Navigation tool bar.

2 Click “A TURRET” on the Easy Modeling Function window.

3 Click the “REQ. TOOL” button on the Edit Tool List window.

The Required Tools list appears.

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4 Click the “REPL ALL” button.

This procedure starts replacing all the tools. All the required tools are replaced one by one. The “Confirm Replacing” screen appears for each tool.

5 Click “YES”.

[Supplement] If you click “NO >> NEXT”, the tool is not replaced. The process proceeds to the next tool. If you click “CANCEL”, the replacement process will be stopped.

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6 Click the “CLOSE” button after all the tools are replaced.

All the tools required for the simulation are set in the MOUNTED TOOL area in the Tool List Edit window.

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■ Setting the Tool Offset

This subsection explains how to set the offset values for the tools.

7 Select the tool number 6 on the Tool List Edit window and click the “EDIT” button.

The default value is set for the reference offset number according to the tool number. Change the reference offset number if the offset number used in the NC program is different from the tool number.

■ Setting Offset for a Groove Tool

The second offset, which is different from the tool number, may be used for a groove tool. This subsection explains how to set the second offset for a groove tool.

8 Click the “TOOL EX. OFFSET” button and open the “Set Ex. Tool Offset” screen.

Set “Use” for “NO2 OFFSET”.

[Supplement] The default value, which is 10 added to the tool number, is preset for the second offset.

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9 Click “OK”.

10 Click the “TRANSFER” button to transfer the tool data you set to the simulation

function.

11 When a dialog box appears and asks you "Do you set tool offset automatically?” click “YES”.

12 When the transfer is complete click “YES”.

[Note] Transfer the data you set for the tools on the "Tool List Edit" window to the simulation function using the “TRANSFER” button.

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3-4. Setting a Blank and Fixtures Follow the following procedures to set a blank and fixtures used for the simulation.

Procedures

1 Click “SPINDLE” on the Easy Modeling Function window.

2 Click the “CREATE” button on the “Blank and Jigs Definition” window and open the

“Create” dialog box. Click “Create from UGS”.

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3 A blank and fixtures are set in the Blank and Fixture Definition window.

4 Click the “TRANSFER” button to transfer the blank and fixtures you set to the

simulation function.

5 When a dialog box appears and asks you "Do you set tool offset automatically?” click “YES”.

6 When the transfer is complete click “YES”.

[Note] Transfer the data you set for the blank and fixtures on the "Blank and Fixture Definition" window to the simulation function using the “TRANSFER” button.

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4. Performing Simulation 4-1. Performing Simulation

Follow the following procedures to perform a simulation. A blank is machined by tools, path is displayed, and collisions and alarm are checked in the simulation.

Procedures

1 Start a simulation by clicking the “Start” button on the Operation Panel, or clicking the

“Start” button on the Operation tool bar.

2 You can check the current position and processing time on the NC Monitor.

Current processing time

Current axis positions

Current cutting conditions

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[Supplement] You can reduce the time for checking operations in the simulation by choose not to show a graphic display. Select the “Show the Results Only” button on the NC Operation Panel and perform the simulation when the light is on.

For setting operations and display during the simulation, refer to “4 Performing a Simulation, Section 3 Simulation Function”.

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4-2. Viewing the Simulation Results Display to confirm the results after the simulation.

Procedures

1 Click the “Show the Simulation Result” button on the Navigation tool bar.

2 Confirm that “1 Show the Collision History” is selected and click “Finish”. The Collision History screen appears.

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3 Highlight a collision number and click “Synchronize”. The corresponding execution block appears in green, and the loaded block appears in blue on the main program window.

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5. Editing Setup On the Collision History screen, you can see a collision caused by the tool number 5 and the chuck jaw while the tool number 6 is machined. Perform the following steps to resolve the collision by modifying tool numbers.

- Change the tool number 5 to the tool number 10. - Shift the tool number 5 to the number 10 on the tool list.

The following are the detailed procedures of these steps. 5-1. Modifying NC Programs

Modify the NC programs according to the following procedures.

Procedures

1 Click the “Program Edit” button on the Main Program Display window and display the “Program Edit” screen.

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2 Modify three data items as follows on the Program Edit window.

3 Click the “Confirm” button after modifying the NC program. [Supplement] Refer to “2-2 Editing NC Programs, Section 3 Simulation Function” for the details of operations on the NC Program Edit window.

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5-2. Editing Tools

Procedures

1 Click the “Easy Modeling Function” button on the Navigation tool bar and display the

Easy Modeling Function screen.

2 Click “A TURRET” and display the Tool List Edit window.

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3 Select the tool number 5, click the “CHANGE” button and display the “SWITCH SET

TOOL” screen. Shift the tool number 5 to the tool number 10 to avoid a collision.

4 Enter “10” in the EDITING TOOL Field and press the “Enter” key.

5 Click “OK”.

6 Click the “TRANSFER” button.

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6. Setup Data Output Output setup data after editing it and making sure a collision is not occurring.

6-1. Outputting Setup Data Output setup data for the actual machine after resolving problems through the simulation.

Procedures

1 Click the “Show the Simulation Result” button on the Navigation tool bar.

2 Click "4 DEFINE Models information output" and then “Finish”. The “DEFINE Models information output” screen appears.

3 Specify the Output Destination and the Folder Name and click “OK”.

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This section explains overview of 3D Virtual Monitor Simulation Function.

1. File Menu

1-1. Selecting NC Programs Select the NC program used for simulation.

Procedures 1 To open the “NC Program Select” dialog box, click the “NC Program Select” button on

the Navigation tool bar or click the “File” menu on the menu bar and then the “NC Program Select” submenu.

2 To select a main program file (*.MIN), enter the absolute path to the main program file or

click the “Browse” button. When you click “Browse” button, a dialog box appears. Select a file in the dialog box.

[Supplement] When you click “Browse”, a dialog box appears. Select a file in the dialog box. You need to either copy the NC program created with the “CAD Input Function” or “Interactive Input Function (IGF)” to the [FilesL] – [MIN] folder, or switch the folder to browse on the file-selecting dialog box to the one where the NC program that is created with the “CAD Input Function” or “Interactive Input Function (IGF)” is saved.

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3 Click the “Open” button after choosing the file. The absolute path to the file appears in the text field of the main program file

4 To select a SUB program file, directly enter the absolute path to the SUB program file or

click “Browse” button. When you click “Browse” button, a dialog box appears. Select a file in the dialog box.

5 Click “Open” button. The absolute path to the sub program file appears on the “NC Program

Select” dialog box.

6 For the program name, enter the string starting with “O” (up to five characters) displayed on

the first line in the main program. You can also choose to leave the field blank without specifying the name.

7 Click the “OK” button. To cancel the operation, click the “Cancel” button.

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1-2. Selecting and Updating the Current Program Select and update the NC program. This function is used to upgrade the NC program after it is selected and updated with an editor.

Procedures 1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar and then the “Select and update current NC program”

submenu. The currently selected NC program is selected and updated.

1-3. Loading the Working Space You can load the stored simulation working space.

Procedures 1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar and then the “Working Space Selection” submenu.

The “Working Space Selection” dialog box opens.

2 Select the working space to be loaded and click the “Open” button. You can load the stored

simulation working space

1-4. Saving the Working Space You can save the simulation work space after setting the details of it. The following is the data that you can save. NC Programs (link information) Machine data (link information) Setup data (actual blank, fixture, and tool data)

These functions are useful when temporarily stopping the operation or making similar program for machining.

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Procedures 1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar and then the “Working Space Saving” submenu. The

“Working Space Saving” dialog box opens.

2 Enter the folder name and click the “Save” button. You can save the set working space.

1-5. Deleting the Working Space You can delete the stored simulation working space.

Procedures 1 Click “File” menu on the menu bar and then the “Working Space Deleting” submenu. The

“Working Space Deleting” dialog box opens.

2 Select the working space to be deleted and press the “Delete” button.

3 The deletion confirmation dialog box appears. Click the “OK” button to delete the stored

simulation working space. To cancel deletion, click the “Cancel” button.

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1-6. Saving Displayed Shape You can save the displayed blank shape. The following types of files can be saved: STL type MVS type

Procedures 1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar and then the “Saving displayed shape” submenu.

The “Save As” dialog box opens.

2 Enter the file name and select the location of the file, file type and output file type. 3 When you click the “Save” button, the displayed blank shape is saved. To cancel the

operation, click the “Cancel” button.

[Supplement] Between the output file types Binary and ASCII, Binary type can be saved in a file with a smaller size.

1-7. Editing NC Programs You can edit the NC program being selected with the preset editor.

Procedures 1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar and then the “Editing NC Program” submenu to edit

the NC program being selected. [Supplement] The editor used for editing can be freely set with the editor* in the “File” tab. Click the “Environment” menu on the tool bar and then the “Graphic Data Directory and Parameter” submenu.

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1-8. Outputting Setup Data You can output the NC programs and model data verified by the simulation. If the collision avoidance system is incorporated in the machine, you can output the blank, fixture and tool data to set on the machine. For the method of outputting blank, jig, and tool data for the collision avoidance system, refer to "4 Shape Registration Function, Section 4.”

Procedures 1 Click the “Show the Simulation Result” button on the Navigation tool bar.

2 Click “4. DEFINE Models information output” button and press the “Finish” button. The

“DEFINE Models information output” dialog box appears.

3 Specify the Output Destination and click the “OK” button to save the DEFINE information.

[Supplement] You can also display the “DEFINE Models information output” dialog box by clicking the “File” menu on the menu bar and then the “DEFINE Models information output” submenu.

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1-9. Terminating 3D Virtual Monitor Terminate the 3D Virtual monitor with the following procedure.

Procedures 1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar and then the “Finish” submenu. The “Finish

confirmation” dialog box appears.

2 Click the “Yes” button. The “Delete Confirmation” dialog box appears.

3 Click the “Yes” button to delete tool list editing by the Easy Modeling Function and blank jig

definition data. Click the “No” button to leave them undeleted. The 3D Virtual Monitor is terminated.

[Supplement] The tool list edit or blank jig definition data for the simple modeling function are left undeleted by clicking the “No” button. These data will be deleted if the machine is re-selected or another machine is selected. So save the data whenever necessary. For the method of saving the tool list, refer to “3-1-6 Saving a Tool List, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function.” For the method of defining the blank and jigs, refer to “2-1-6 Saving the Machine Environment Data, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function.”

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2. Execute Menu

2-1. Starting Simulation Start the simulation in the following procedure.

Procedures 1 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “Start” submenu to start the

simulation. [Supplement] The NC operation panel and the Operation tool bar have the same function. For details, refer to “4-11 Turning Window – NC Operation Panel, Section 3 Simulation Function” or “3-1-2 Tool Bar – Operation tool bar, Section 1 Overview.”

2-2. Stopping Simulation Temporarily stop the currently running simulation.

Procedures 1 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “Reset” submenu. The currently

executed simulation temporarily stops. [Supplement] The NC operation panel and the Operation tool bar have the same function. For details, refer to “4-11 Turning Window – NC Operation Panel, Section 3 Simulation Function” or “3-1-2 Tool Bar – Operation tool bar, Section 1 Overview.”

2-3. Resetting Simulation Reset the currently executed simulation.

Procedures 1 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “Reset” submenu. The currently

executed simulation is reset. [Supplement] The NC operation panel and the Operation tool bar have the same function. For details, refer to “4-11 Turning Window – NC Operation Panel, Section 3 Simulation Function” or “3-1-2 Tool Bar – Operation tool bar, Section 1 Overview.”

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2-4. Turning on the Single Block The simulation stops each time an NC program block is executed.

Procedures 1 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “Single Block” submenu. The

simulation stops each time an NC program block is executed. 2 To release the single block function, click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the

“Single Block” submenu again. [Supplement] The NC operation panel and the Operation tool bar have the same function. For details, refer to “4-11 Turning Window – NC Operation Panel, Section 3 Simulation Function” or “3-1-2 Tool Bar – Operation tool bar, Section 1 Overview.”

2-5. Turning on the Optional Stop The NC stops simulation on detection of M01 in the program.

Procedures 1 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “Optional Stop” submenu.

The NC stops simulation on detection of M01 in the program 2 To release the single block function, click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the

“Single Block” submenu. [Supplement] The NC operation panel and the Operation tool bar have the same function. For details, refer to “4-11 Turning Window – NC Operation Panel, Section 3 Simulation Function” or “3-1-2 Tool Bar – Operation tool bar, Section 1 Overview.”

2-6. Turning on the Tool Change Stop Function The simulation stops when the tool is changed.

Procedures 1 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “Tool Change Stop” submenu. The

NC stops simulation in the tool change cycle. 2 To release the tool change stop function, click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and

then the “Tool Change Stop” submenu again. [Supplement] The NC operation panel and the Operation tool bar have the same function. For details, refer to “4-11 Turning Window – NC Operation Panel, Section 3 Simulation Function” or “3-1-2 Tool Bar – Operation tool bar, Section 1 Overview.”

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2-7. Turning Option The following functions are usable for 3D Virtual Monitor for Turning.

(1) Turning on the block delete

The NC performs simulation by skipping the blocks indicated with a backslash in the NC program.

Procedures 1 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “Block Delete” submenu. The

Virtual Monitor executes the NC program without executing the blocks with a backlash in the NC program.

2 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “Block Delete” submenu again to

release the block delete function. [Supplement] The NC operation panel has the same function. For details, refer to “4-11 Turning Window – NC Operation Panel, Section 3 Simulation Function.”

2-8. Turning on the High-speed Drawing Mode The NC performs simulation in the high-speed drawing mode.

Procedures 1 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “High-speed drawing ON” submenu.

The NC performs simulation at the high-speed drawing mode. 2 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “High sped drawing ON” submenu

again to release the high speed drawing ON function. [Supplement] The NC operation panel and the Operation tool bar have the same function. For details, refer to “4-11 Turning Window – NC Operation Panel, Section 3 Simulation Function” or “3-1-2 Tool Bar – Operation tool bar, Section 1 Overview.”

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2-9. Redrawing a Blank The following operations are done by clicking the “Redraw” button. Setting the blank to the initial state Resetting the NC Placing the axis position of the machine to the original point

Procedures 1 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “Redraw” submenu again to redraw

the blank. [Supplement] The Operation tool bar has the same function. For details, “3-1-2 Tool Bar – Operation tool bar, Section 1 Overview.”

2-10. Turret A Independent Operation The Virtual Monitor executes simulation of only NC program for turret A. You can select this function only on the 2-turret lathe.

Procedures 1 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and click the turret A independent operation. The

Virtual Monitor executes only the NC program of turret A when performing simulation.

2-11. Turret B Independent Operation The Virtual Monitor executes simulation of only NC program for turret B. You can select this function only on the 2-turret lathe.

Procedures 1 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and click the turret B independent operation. The

Virtual Monitor executes only the NC program of turret B when performing simulation.

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2-12. Manual or MDI Operation You can execute simulation in the manual or MDI mode without using the NC program.

Procedures 1 Click the “Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “Manual/MDI Operation” submenu.

Or, click “Manual/MDI Operation” button on the Operation tool bar. The “Manual Operation” dialog box appears.

[Supplement] The following operations are possible:

Turret selection: Selectable on the machine with turrets A and B. Spindle selection: Selectable on the machine with 1st and 2nd spindles. Axis movement: Used to move each axis according to the specified coordinates. Axis feed: Used to move each axis by pressing the [+] or [-] button. Tool selection: Used to change tools. MDI: Operations can be specified in the MDI operation mode.

2 Click “Execute” after setting the details.

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2-13. Turning on the Collision Check It is possible to set the operation method executed when a collision is detected during simulation.

Procedures 1 Click the “Collision Check ON” button on the Operation tool bar, or alternatively click the

“Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “Collision Check ON” submenu. If the button is held down or the menu is checked on the screen, the collision check is on.

The image shows the button when the collision check is set.

[Supplement] Unless the collision check is on, the collision check is not performed and therefore you cannot view collisions on the collision history view screen if any collisions occur.

2-14. Setting the Breakpoint Collision You can temporarily stop simulation when a collision is detected.

Procedures 1 Click the “Collision Stop ON” button on the Operation tool bar, or alternatively click the

“Execute” menu on the menu bar and then the “Collision Stop ON” submenu. If the button is held down or the menu is checked on the screen, “Collision Stop ON” is activated.

The image shows the button when the collision check and the breakpoint

collision check are set.

2 The “Collision Detection” dialog appears when a collision takes place. Click “Yes” button to

continue the simulation or “No” button to stop the simulation.

[Supplement] The collision check and the breakpoint collision check are not performed unless the collision check is on. Make sure to turn on the collision check to perform the breakpoint collision check.

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3. Model Menu

3-1. Defining Designed Parts You can load the designed parts which are used for the shape comparing function. For details, refer to “6-7 Shape Comparison, Section 3.”

3-2. Model Properties You can check the properties of the model on the screen

Procedures

1 Click the “Model” menu on the menu bar and then the “Properties” submenu. 2 Select the model on the graphic window to display its properties.

The setting of the selected model appears.

[Name]: the name of the solid [Set]: the set name of the solid [Visible]: You can set whether or not to show the solid on the graphic view. [Edge]: You can set whether or not to show the solid edge on the graphic view. [Shading]: You can enable or disable shading the solid on the graphic view. [Color]: This item sets the color of the selected solid. [Transparency]: This item sets the transparency of the solid on the graphic view. [Adjacent Distance]: This item sets the adjacent distance.

3 If you click “Apply” after setting the details, the properties of the selected solid will be updated with the details. Click “OK” to enable all the modified details.

4 If you would like to keep modifying the properties of the solid, click “Apply” to save the

details and keep on working on the properties. Click “OK” after you finished working on the properties. If you click “Cancel” before clicking “OK”, all the details you set until then will be canceled.

[Supplement] If you turn the shading off and click “OK”, the transparency becomes 100%. If you turn the shading on after that, shading does not show. If you need to activate the shading, enter a valid value for the transparency and turn the shading on.

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3-3. Deleting Designed Parts You can delete the designed parts which have been defined for use in the shape comparison function. For details, refer to ”6-7 Shape Comparison, Section 3.”

3-4. Arrangement Activate the Easy Modeling Function.

Procedures

1 Click the “Model” menu on the menu bar and then the “Arrangement” submenu. The Easy Modeling Function is activated.

[Supplement] You can also activate the Easy Modeling Function by clicking “Easy Modeling Function” button on the Navigation tool bar.

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3-5. Placing the Zero Position This subsection explains how to set the zero position of the workpiece in the 3D Virtual Monitor by selecting a table vertex or planes of a blank, fixture and machine tool.

3-5-1. One-Spindle Lathe Procedures 1 Click the “Set the Zero Positions” button on the Navigation tool bar.

2 The “Select Program Zero Position” dialog box appears. Click the program zero position to

set and click the “Next” button.

3 Set the programming zero according to STEP1. At first, select the plane used as a datum surface for setting programming zero. Click “Select” button next to “STEP1. Click a Point for the Zero Position.”

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4 The message “Select the solid plane” appears. Click one plane of the model (blank, machine, fixture) on the graphic view. The end face of the blank is clicked on the following screen. If the blank is hidden behind the machine, click the “Machine” command on the View tool bar. Stop displaying the machine model and click a plane of the model.

5 When you click on the model, “X” is displayed on the point you clicked. “OK” button is enabled on the Plane Selecting dialog box. Click the “OK” button. The Z-axis coordinate value where you clicked is displayed on Z and W as a “Picked up Position” on the previous window.

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6 A message appears when you click the “Next” button and asks you whether you would like to set a zero position for a workpiece again. Click “Yes” to perform the procedure again, or “No” to not perform it. If you click “No”, then click the “Finish” button and finish arranging the blank.

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3-5-2. Opposing Two-Spindle Machine Procedures

1 Click the “Set Zero Positions” button of the Navigation bar 2 The “Program Zero Set” dialog box appears. Click the programming zero position to set and

click the “Next” button.

3 Set the programming zero according to STEP1 and STEP2. At first, select the plane used as a datum surface for setting the programming zero. Click “Select” button next to “STEP1. Click a Point for the Zero Position.”

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4 The message “Select the solid plane” appears. Click one plane of the model (blank, machine, fixture) on the graphic view. The end face of the blank is clicked on the following screen. If the blank is hidden behind the machine, click the “Machine” command on the View tool bar. Stop displaying the machine model and click a plane of the model.

5 When you click on the model, “X” is displayed on the point you clicked. “OK” button is enabled on the Plane Selecting dialog box. Click the “OK” button. The Z-axis coordinate value where you clicked is displayed on Z and W as a “Picked up Position” on the previous window.

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6 Next, select the datum plane of the 2nd spindle. The plane is used for workpiece transfer. Understand that the plane selected in the step 3 overlaps with the selected plane when the workpiece is transferred. Usually, select the chuck end face on the 2nd spindle side. Select “STEP2 Click a Point for the W-axis Zero Point” and click the “Select” button.

7 The message “Pick Up Solid Plane” appears. Click one vertex of the model (blank, machine,

fixture) on the graphic view. A plane of a fixture is clicked on the following screen. If the fixture is hidden behind the machine, click the “Machine” command on the View tool bar. Stop displaying the machine model and click a plane of the model.

8 When you click the model, “X” is displayed on the point you clicked. “OK” button is enabled on the Plane Selecting dialog box. Click the “OK” button. The value calculated for the workpiece transfer based on the clicked coordinate value (“Picked Up Position”) appears at W.

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9 Enter the values in “Specified Position.” According to the procedures to this point, the plane selected at Step 3 is expressed as the program coordinate “Z=0, W=0”. To modify the coordinate value for the plane selected at Step 3, to make the coordinate “Z=100, W=200” for example, enter 100 to Z and 200 to W. Then click the “Next” button.

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A message appears when you click the “Next” button and asks you whether you would like to set a zero position for a workpiece again. Click “Yes” to perform the procedure again, or “No” to not perform it. If you click “No”, then click the “Finish” button and finish arranging the blank.

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4. View Menu You can change the view of the Graphic Window on the “View” menu of the main menu, or the View tool bar. For the functions of the View tool bar, refer to “3-1-2 Tool Bar, Section 1.” This subsection explains the “View” menu of the main menu.

4-1. Box Zoom

This menu item enlarges the view in the range specified with the mouse.

Procedures

1 Click the “View” menu on the menu bar and then “Box Zoom” submenu. 2 The specified area is enlarged and displayed.

4-2. Cancel Box Zoom This menu item cancels the zooming-in and displays the previous view.

Procedures

1 Click the “View” menu on the menu bar and then the “Cancel Box Zoom” submenu. The specified area with the size before box zoom is displayed.

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4-3. Fit This menu item arranges the display area so that all the models on the graphic windows show.

Procedures

1 Click the “View” menu on the menu bar and then the “Fit” submenu. The machine tool that fits the graphic range is displayed.

4-4. Tool Bar The following tool bars can be shown or hidden at your choice.

Navigation tool bar Operation tool bar View tool bar Test tool bar Turning view tool bar

[Supplement] For details of each tool bar, refer to “3-1-2 Tool Bar, Section 1 Overview.”

4-5. Turning View The menu item changes a viewing angle of the graphic window. The following angles can be selected.

Top face Bottom face Side face Right side face Front face Right opposite side Opposite side Left side Back face Left opposite side

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4-6. View Angle The menu item lets you specify the rotation axis for changing the viewing angle with a mouse. The following rotary axes can be selected.

X-axis center Y-axis center Z-axis center

[Supplement] For the change of views using the mouse, refer to “2-2 Mouse Operation, Section 2 Operations of the 3D Virtual Monitor.”

4-7. Render Mode The menu item lets you switch the view of models on the screen. The selectable display methods are as follows:

Wire Frame Wire (Hidden Line Removal) Solid

[Supplement] The Wire Frame view lets you click the model that is hidden behind another model.

4-8. Simulation Mode The menu item lets you switch a simulation mode. The selectable simulation modes are as follows:

Machine Simulation The simulation is performed including the machine. Turning Simulation This simulation is performed with a blank, fixtures and tools. The only viewing datum you can select is “Fixed Blank”.

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4-9. Display Function You can determine whether the model is shown or hidden.

Path Whether the tool path is shown or hidden is selectable. Red line indicates the rapid traverse and white line indicates the cutting feed. Tool Whether the tool, toolholder, and assembly tool are shown or hidden is selectable. Blank Whether the blank is shown or hidden is selectable. Jig Whether the chuck, jaws, or jigs are shown or hidden is selectable. Machine Whether the machine or toolholder are shown or hidden is selectable.

4-10. Set Display Reference The graphic drawing is shown with the selected model fixed.

Blank The graphic drawing is displayed with the blank fixed. Tool The graphic drawing is displayed with the tool fixed. Machine The graphic drawing is displayed with the machine fixed.

4-11. Turning Window Whether the window is shown or hidden is selectable.

A-Cutting Post Main program display Whether the A-Cutting Post Main program display is shown or hidden is selectable.

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[Supplement] You can edit the NC program by opening the program display window and the “Program Edit” screen. This subsection explains the method of editing the A-Cutting Post Main program. Procedures

1 Click “Program Edit” on the main program display window. The “Program Edit” screen appears.

: This button closes the “Program Edit” screen after saving

the edited content.

: This button inserts a breakpoint.

: This button skips processing of the selected part.

: This button cuts the selected content and pastes it on the

clip board.

: This button copies the selected content to the clip board

: This button pastes the content on the clip board to the

destination.

: This button lets you search for the entered string in the program.

: This button lets you replace a string in the program with the

entered string.

: This button inserts a current position.

: This button lets you name the NC program and save it.

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B-Cutting Post Main program Whether the B-Cutting Post Main program display is shown or hidden can be switched.

A-Cutting Sub program display Whether A-Cutting Sub program display window is shown or hidden can be switched.

B-Cutting Sub program display Whether B-Cutting Sub program display window is shown or hidden can be switched.

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Common Variable Monitor Whether the Common Variable Monitor window is shown or hidden can be switched.

Local Variable Monitor Whether the Local Variable Monitor window is shown or hidden can be switched.

Alarm Whether the Alarm window is shown or hidden can be switched.

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NC Monitor Whether the NC Monitor window is shown or hidden can be switched.

NC Operation Panel Whether the NC Operation Panel window is shown or hidden can be switched.

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[Supplement] You can perform simulation through the NC Operation Panel. The following table shows the details of the functions of the buttons on the NC Operation Panel.

[Velocity Display] Shows the simulation speed with 10 steps.

[Deceleration] Slows the simulation speed by one step.

[Acceleration] Accelerates the simulation speed by one step.

[Start] The button starts simulation.

[Stop] The button stops simulation.

[Reset] The button resets simulation being performed.

[Single Block] The button stops the simulation every time when the

simulation is finished for one block.

[Optional Stop] The button stops the simulation when M01 is

detected in the program.

[Tool Change Stop] The button stops the simulation every time when a

tool is replaced.

[Block Delete] The button does not perform simulation where the

block is marked with “/”.

[High Speed Draw] Selects the High Speed Draw mode in simulation.

[Processing Time] Only the NC runs without actually cutting.

[Show Result] Cutting is made but the cutting process is not displayed.

When the NC operation panel is active, you can operate all the keys other than the “Velocity Display” button.

■Start This key starts simulation.

Procedures

1 Click the “Start” button on the NC Operation Panel or the “Start” button on the Operation tool bar.

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■Stop Temporarily stops simulation.

Procedures

1 Click the “Stop” button on the NC Operation Panel or the “Stop” button on the Operation tool bar.

■Reset

Resets the simulation being executed.

Procedures

1 Click the “Reset” button on the NC Operation Panel or the “Reset” button on the Operation tool bar.

The following buttons are used to change the operation unit in simulation. By changing the operation unit, it is possible to locate the collision position on the NC program and minutely check the movements of blank, jig, and tool when the collision occurs.

■Single Block The “Single Block” button stops the simulation every time when the simulation is finished for one block.

Procedures

1 Click the “Single Block” button on the NC Operation Panel or the “Single Block” button on the Operation tool bar.

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■Optional Stop The “Optional Stop” button stops the simulation when M01 is detected in the program.

Procedures

1 Click the “Optional Stop” button on the NC Operation Panel or the “Optional Stop” button on the Operation tool bar.

■Tool Change Stop

The simulation is stopped when the tool is changed.

Procedures

1 Click the “Tool Change Stop” button on the NC Operation Panel or the “Tool Change Stop” button on the Operation tool bar.

■Block Delete

The “Block Delete” button lets the simulation skip the blocks marked with “/”.

Procedures

1 Click the “Block Delete” button on the NC Operation Panel. [Supplement] You can also perform the above operations from a submenu located on the “Execute” menu of the main menu.

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The following buttons are used to change the velocity of simulation. The current velocity of operation is displayed in “Velocity Display” on the NC Operation Panel.

■ Changing velocity of operation Procedures

1 Change the speed by clicking the “Acceleration” or “Deceleration” button.

■ Changing operation mode You can change the operation mode of the simulation.

[Show Result] You can reduce the time of the simulation by not displaying ongoing process with this mode. Cutting is performed with this mode.

[High Speed Draw]

The simulation is performed with the High Speed Drawing mode.

[Processing Time]

Only the NC works in this mode. Cutting is not performed.

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4-12. Origin It is possible to make settings related with “hide and show” of the programming zero. Show Origin Whether the programming zero is shown or hidden can be switched.

Show Origin Setting When there is more than one programming zero, you can display only an arbitrary programming zero.

Procedures

1 Click the “View” menu on the menu bar, the “Origin” submenu and then the “Show Origin Setting”. The “Show Origin Setting” dialog box appears.

2 Select the program zero and click the “validity” or “invalidity” button.

If the “validity” button is clicked, an asterisk * appears at the Check column. If the “invalidity” button is clicked, the “–” mark appears in the Check column.

[Supplement] Only the programming zero which is set valid in the “Show Origin Setting” dialog box can be switched between show and hide. The programming zero which is set invalid is not shown.

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5. Data Setting Menu You can set the various data required for simulation.

5-1. Setting Tool Offset Data You can set the tool length offset and nose R compensation.

Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar and then the “Tool Offset” submenu. The “Tool Data“ dialog box appears.

2 Select a position and enter the values for “Tool Offset” and “Nose R Compensation” for each

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5-2. Turning Data Setting Various parameters for lathe turning can be set.

5-2-1. Setting Details for Tool Life Management Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Tool Life Management.” The “Tool Life Management” dialog box appears.

2 Choose either of the turrets by clicking “A” or “B”. 3 Click each item in the table and enter a required value

through the keyboard. Set the tool group number in “Tool Gr” The “Tool Offset Numbers” correspond to OG1 to 3 from the left.

4 Click the “OK” button.

To cancel the operation, click the “Cancel” button.

5-2-2. Setting Details for Tool Life Management2 Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Tool Life Management” The “Tool Life Management2” dialog box appears.

2 Select the tool number.

3 Click each item on the table and enter a numeric value

using the keyboard. Set the tool group number in “Tool Gr”. The “Tool Offset Numbers” correspond to OG1 to 3 from the left.


To cancel the operation, click the “Cancel” button.

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5-2-3. Setting the Zero Position Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Zero Set”. The “Zero Set” dialog box appears.

2 Click each item on the table and enter a value in the text box. The number of the axes varies depending on the machine model.

3 Click the “OK” button. To cancel the


5-2-4. Setting the Common Variables Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Common Variable”. The “Common Variable” dialog box appears.

2 Click each item on the table and enter a numeric value

using the keyboard. 3 Click the “OK” button. To cancel the operation, click the

“Cancel” button.

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5-2-5. Setting Variable Limit Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Variable Limit”. The “Variable Limit” dialog box appears.

2 Click each item on the table and enter

a numeric value using the keyboard. Set the X-coordinate and Z-coordinate for the ± variable limit (program coordinate).



5-2-6. Setting Stroke Limits Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Stroke End Limit”. The “Stroke End Limit” dialog box appears.

2 Click each item in the table and enter a

required value through the keyboard. Set X- and Y-coordinates of ± variable limit (Program coordinate)


operation, click the “Cancel” button. [Supplement] The simulation function reads the NC parameter file (TOP file) output from the machine. The stroke end limits can be set to the same values as those of the machine. For the method of reading NC parameter file (TOP file), refer to “7-6 Setting Machine Offset Data, Section 3 Simulation Function.”

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5-2-7. Setting the G/M Code Macro Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “G/M Code Macro”. The “G/M Code Macro” dialog box appears.

2 Click each item on the table and enter a subprogram name using the keyboard.

The subprogram name needs to be a string starting with “O” consisting of up to 5 alphanumeric characters.


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5-2-8. Setting Details for the Operation Unit Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Set” submenu and then “Unit”. The “Unit Setting” dialog box appears.

2 Click the drop-down list on the upper left corner and select the operation unit you need.

3 After setting the operation unit, the table shows the details of the unit.


5-2-9. Setting the Home Position Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar and then the “Turning Data Setting” submenu. Finally, click “Home Position”. The “Home Position” Dialog box appears.

2 Click each item on the table and enter a numeric

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5-2-10. Setting Home Position Movement Order Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Optional Parameter”. The “Home position movement order” dialog box appears.

2 Enter the movement order 0 to 3 of each

home position through the keyboard. The axis home position moves in the order of preset numbers from “1” to “3.” If there are same numbers their axes move simultaneously. No axis movement occurs by setting “0”.


5-2-11. Setting ATC Home Position Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Optional Parameter”.

The “ATC Home Position” dialog box appears.

2 Click each item in the table, and enter a

required value through the keyboard. Set the movement position when the ATC home position movement command is specified in the program.


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5-2-12. Setting the ATC Home Position Movement Order Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Optional Parameter”. The “ATC Home position move” dialog box appears.

2 Enter an axis movement order 0 or 1 through the keyboard which is used when the axis moves to each of the ATC home position.

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5-2-13. Setting Tailstock Parameters You can set NC tailstock parameters.

Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Tailstock Parameters”. The “NC Tailstock Parameter” dialog box appears.

(1) ACTUAL POS Shows the actual position of the tailstock Z-axis (program coordinate).

(2) REAL POS. NO. Displays the currently controlled position number.

(3) ORD. POS. NO. This is the position number specified with G195 command.

(4) NC tailstock condition setting column You can set the NC tailstock conditions can be set. Up to 3 sets of data can be displayed at a time and a maximum of 10 sets of data can be set.

1) WORK POS (WP) The tailstock sizing position is set with the program coordinates of W-axis.

2) -OK Set the value of the sizing range 1 where the tailstock is assumed to be positioned with the variation from the gauging position.

3) +OK Set the value of the sizing range 2 where the tailstock is assumed to be positioned with the variation from the gauging position.

4) APPROACH (AP) Set the approach position from the tailstock with the program coordinate of W-axis.

5) RETRACT Set the tailstock retract position with the program coordinate of W-axis.

6) THRUST LOW Set the tailstock pushing thrust on the low thrust side.

7) THRUST HIGH Set the tailstock pushing thrust on the high thrust side.

[Supplement] For the detailed method of handling NC tailstock, refer to “1-1 NC Tailstock, Section 5 Application.”

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5-2-14. Setting Tailstock System Parameter Set the system parameter of NC tailstock. Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Tailstock System Parameter”. The “NC Tailstock System Parameter” dialog box appears.

1) Tailstock quill spring expand/shrink time

The tailstock moves by the torque skip feed to the WORK POS. Set the time after the tailstock reaches the set value until the motor brake release is turned off. In the Virtual Monitor, this amount of time is added to the machining time in the sizing state.

2) Tailstock spring force (used to calculate the compensation amount in the WORK POS) Set the tailstock spring constant (the load required for the spring to shrink by 1 mm.)

3) Initial quill spring shrink amount (used to calculate the compensation amount in the WORK POS) At the tailstock spring, set the spring deflection amount at assembly.

4) No load torque (used to calculate the motor output torque) Set the no load torque value of the tailstock.

5) Ball screw lead (used to calculate the motor output torque) Set the ball screw lead (screw pitch) used to drive the tailstock.

6) Ball screw efficiency (used to calculate the motor output torque) Set the ball screw efficiency.

7) Motor rated torque (used to calculate the motor output torque) Set the rated torque of the tailstock driving motor.

8) Torque skip position read delay time In the case of torque skip feed to the WORK POS, set the boundary value for detecting the contact with the workpiece by torque change per unit time (16 msec).

9) Ball screw inertia Set the ball screw inertia plus coupling inertia.

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10) Low thrust speed Set the sizing speed selected when a thrust lower than the low thrust command s issued.

11) Low thrust When a thrust command lower than this setting value is specified, the tailstock moves at the low thrust speed.

12) Retract low speed area Set the area where the tailstock retracts from the a little advanced position to the approach position at the low speed.

13) Retract low speed Set the speed at which the tailstock retracts from a little advanced position to the approach position in the low speed range.

5-2-15. Setting the Optional Parameters Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Optional Parameter”. The “Optional Parameter” dialog box appears.

2 Click items on each table and enter numeric values using the keyboard.


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5-2-16. Setting the Tool Interference Parameter You can set the parameters for checking tool collision.

Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Tool Interference”. The “Tool Interference” dialog box appears.

2 Click each item in the table and enter a required value in the text box through the keyboard. 3 Click the “OK” button. To cancel the operation, click the “Cancel” button.

5-2-17. Setting Y-axis System Parameter You can set the Y-axis parameters.

Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Y-axis System Parameter”. The “Y-axis System Parameter” dialog box appears. The following value is normally set.

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5-2-18. Setting the B-axis Turret Turning Offset You can set the turret B swivel offset. These parameters are effective only on MacTurn. The values are normally set.

Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then ”Turret B Swivel Offset”. The “B-Axis Data” dialog box appears.

2 Click each item on the table and enter a value in the text box. 3 Click the “OK” button. To cancel the operation, click the “Cancel” button.

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5-2-19. Setting the Tailstock Connecting Position For the tow-along tailstock, you can set the Y-axis position where the tailstock is connected with the turret.

Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Y-axis Tailstock Position”. The “Y Axis Tail Stock Pos.” dialog box appears.

[Supplement] For details about the tow-along tailstock, refer to “1-2 Tow-along Tailstock, Section 5 Application”

5-2-20. Parameter Input and Output Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar, the “Turning Data Setting” submenu and then “Parameter Input/Output Setting Screen.” The “Parameter In-OutPut” dialog box appears.

2 Follow the procedure below to input or output the NC function parameters.

The following three operations are available.

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■ Input The Virtual Monitor reads each parameter data from the file (*.TOP) and installs the read data in the software.

■ Output

This operation outputs parameters set in the software. You can select parameters to output using the “Tool Data”, “Zero Data”, “Parameter”, or “Select” buttons.

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■ Verifying Verification is used to check the parameters saved in the file against the parameters in the software.

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5-3. Library You can display the file list registered by the Easy Modeling Function on the window.

Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar and then the “Library” submenu. The file list registered by the Easy Modeling Function appears on the following window.

[Supplement] For the method of operating the file list window registered by the Easy Modeling Function, refer to “4 Shape Registration Function, Section 4.”

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5-4. Additional Axis Movement The tailstock can be moved if the tailstock specification is other than below: NC tailstock NC tailstock torque control Tow-along tailstock

Procedures

1 Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar and then the “Additional Axis Movement” submenu. The “Add Axis Position” dialog box appears.

2 Enter the value of movement position in the text box through the keyboard.

[Supplement] The movement position can be set with the distance between spindle end face and tailstock end face.

3 Enter a value and click the “Apply” button. The tailstock moves to the set position.

4 When you click the “OK” button, the additional axis position is defined on the moved

position. To cancel the operation, click the “Cancel” button.

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6. Tool Menu

6-1. Collision Result Display The collision history detected as a result of simulation can be saved.

Procedures 1 Click the “Tool” menu on the menu bar and the “Collision result display” submenu. The

collision history detected by the set editor is displayed.

2 You can save the collision history according to the editor operation method.

6-2. Display of Collision Result You can view the details of collisions that take place during simulations. [Note] You need to perform the simulation with the collision detection turned on to see the collision history during the simulation. Make sure that the collision detection is turned on if you would like to see the collision history. Procedures 1 Click the “Show the Simulation Result” button on the Navigation tool bar.

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2 Click “1. Show the Collision History” button, and click the “Finish” button. The “Collision History” dialog box appears.

3 Highlight a collision number and click “Synchronize” button. The corresponding execution

block appears in green, and the loaded block appears in blue on the main program window.

[Supplement] You can also display the “Collision History” dialog box by clicking the “Tool” menu on the menu bar and then the “Collision result display” submenu.

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6-3. Machining Time Procedures 1 Click the “Show the Simulation Result” button on the Navigation tool bar.

2 Click the “2. Show the Processing Time Calculation” button, and click the “Finish” button.

The processing time calculation dialog box appears.

3 Click the “Graph” button to display a processing time chart.

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[Function Details]

The button lists the processing time for each tool exchange.

The button lists the total processing time for each tool.

The button saves the tool list and processing time list to a file (*.csv).

The button prints out the tool list and processing time list.

The button displays the processing time chart.

[Supplement] You can also display “Processing time calculation” dialog box by clicking the “Tool” menu on the menu bar and then “Processing Time Calculation” submenu.

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6-4. Smooth Shading Smooth shading can be switch to effective or ineffective. If the smooth shading is switched to effective, the graphic display of the machined part becomes smoother.

■ Smooth shading ineffective

■ Smooth shading effective

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6-5. Measurement The function measures the workpieces, fixtures or the components of machine in terms of the points, distance, volume, thickness, feature-to-feature distance, or radius. If the metric system is used, the unit of the length is mm and the unit of the volume is cm3. If the Imperial system is used, the unit of the length is inch and the unit of the volume is inch3.

Procedures

1 Click the “Tool” menu on the menu bar and then the “Measurement” submenu or click the “Measurement” button on the Test tool bar. The “Measurement” dialog box opens.

2 To measure the points:

1. Click the “Point” tab. 2. Click the point you would like to measure. 3. The coordinate value and the normal vector of the point appear on the “Point” tab on

the “Measurement” dialog box.

3 To measure the distance:

1. Click the “Distance” tab. 2. Click the two points between which you would like to measure. 3. The “Distance” tab on the “Measurement” dialog box shows the differences between

X, Y and Z constituents and the distance between the two points.

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4 To measure the volume:

1. Click the “Volume” tab. 2. Click the element of which you would like to measure the volume. 3. The current volume and the removed volume appear on the “Volume” tab on the

“Measurement” dialog box.

5 To measure the thickness:

1. Click the “Thickness” tab. 2. Click the element of which you would like to measure the thickness. 3. The “Thickness” tab on the “Measurement” dialog box shows the thickness

measured vertically from the selected point.

6 To measure the distance between two features:

1. Click the “Feature - Feature” tab. 2. Check the “Feature 1” check box. 3. Select the feature type of the feature 1 from either “Vertex”, “Edge”, “Face” or

“Center”. 4. Click the element you would like to measure. 5. Check the “Feature 2” check box.

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6. Select the feature type of the feature 2 from either “Vertex”, “Edge”, “Face” or “Center”.

7. Click the element you would like to measure. 8. Click the “Calculate” button. 9. The result of the calculation appears according to the following table.

Feature 2 Vertex or

Center Edge Face

Vertex or

Center

Distance Distance=

Distance Distance=

Closest Point Closest Point X= ,Y= ,Z=

Distance Distance=

Closest Point Closest Point X= ,Y= ,Z=

Edge

Distance Distance= Closest Point Closest Point X= Y= Z=

Measurement between the two edges 1. When they are parallel

Features are Parallel Distance=

2. When they cross Feature intersect at Point X= ,Y= , Z=

3. When they are skew Non intersecting, non parallel lines Closest Distance=

4. When they are on the same line Lines are colinear

Measurement between the edge and face 1. When they are parallel


2. When they cross Feature intersect at Point X= ,Y= , Z= Feature 1

Face

Distance Distance= Closest Point Closest Point X= Y= Z=

Measurement between the edge and face 1. When they are parallel


2. When they cross Feature intersect at Point X= ,Y= ,Z=

Measurement between the two faces 1. When they are parallel


2. When they cross Angle=

3. When they are on the same face Features are same faces

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When “Center” is selected the following dialog appears. By picking up three points, the center of the circle drawn by the three points is calculated.

1. Choose the feature type to pick up the points from either “Vertex”, “Edge” or “Face”. 2. Choose the plane to create the circle with the three points from either “Free”, “X-Y

Plane”, “Y-Z Plane” or “Z-X Plane”. 3. After the three points are picked up and the circle is calculated, the message “The

measurement done successfully” appears. Click “OK” to make the circle valid.

7 To measure the radius of the circle drawn by three picked-up points:

1. Click the “Radius” tab. 2. Choose the feature type to pick up form either “Vertex”, “Edge” or “Face”. 3. Choose the reference plane, on which the radius to be measured is located, from

either “Free”, “X-Y Plane”, “Y-Z Plane” or “Z-X Plane”. 4. If you click a point to measure, the coordinate value of the point appears on the

window. 5. If you click three points, the coordinate value of the center and radius of the circle

that the three points make appear.

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6-6. Section You can display a blank sectional view.

Procedures

1 Click the “Tool” menu on the menu bar and then the “Section” submenu or click the “Section” button on the Test tool bar. The “Section” dialog box appears.

2 By specifying points and a normal vector at your discretion, you can set the details of the discretionary cross section they make.

[Supplement] The displayed cross section is calculated based on the clicked points.

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6-7. Shape Comparison You can compare shapes by reading the part data.

6-7-1. Defining Designed Part The Virtual Monitor reads the original part data which is compared wit the other parts.

Procedures

1 Click the “Model” menu on the menu bar and then the “Defining the Designed Parts” submenu. The “Open” dialog box appears.

[Supplement] The “Open” dialog box can be opened only when a blank is transferred beforehand by the Easy Modeling Function. So, do not forget to transfer the blank data.

2 Select the part data (STL file or LWD file) used as an original part data, and click the “Open” button. The original part to be compared is displayed and the red portion is the read designed part.

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6-7-2. Comparison of Shapes Shapes are compared using the read part.

Procedures

1 Click the “Tool” menu on the menu bar and then the “Shape Comparison” submenu, The “Comparison” dialog box appears.

2 Select the display mode

■ When Comparison is selected When the “Apply” button is clicked, the Virtual Monitor compares the blank with the designed part read in “6-7-1 Defining the Designed Part.”

As a result of comparison between the designed part and the blank, the differences are displayed by classification with colors.

If the designed part is larger than the blank, the tolerance is given with a positive value. If smaller, a negative tolerance is given.

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■ When Difference is selected When the “Apply” button is clicked, the Virtual Monitor compares the blank with the designed part read in “6-7-1 Defining Designed Part, Section 3.”

As a result of comparison between the designed part and the blank, the differences are displayed by classification with colors.

The over-cut portion is shown in red the under-cut portion is shown in blue.

6-7-3. Deleting Designed Part When comparison is made the read part data is deleted.

Procedures

1 Click the “Model” menu on the menu bar and then the “Delete Designed Part” submenu. The designed part read in “6-7-1 Defining Designed Part” is deleted.

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6-8. Eliminating Chips By execution of simulation, you can eliminate the separated blank. ■ Chips are automatically eliminated after simulation.

Procedures

1 Click the “Tool” menu on the menu bar and then the “Remove Chips” submenu. The “Remove Chips” dialog box appears.

2 Set a check mark at “Auto Remove Chips after simulation” and click the “OK” button.

3 Click “Start” to perform simulation. The separated blank is automatically removed.

■ Whether the blank is removed or not is switched by selection with the mouse.

Procedures

1 Click the “Tool” menu on the menu bar and then the “Remove Chips” submenu. The “Remove Chips” dialog box appears.

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2 Select “Save Chip and Delete Others” or “Delete Chips.” In the example here, select the former action.

3 Select the blank.

The selected object is displayed with red frames.

4 When you click “Apply” button, only the selected part is left displayed.

5 When you click the “Reset” button, the screen returns to the state of Procedures 3.

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6-9. Saving AVI File You can save the animated simulation.

Procedures

1 Click the “Tool” menu on the menu bar and then the “Save AVI File” submenu. The “Save AVI File” dialog box appears.

2 When you click , the “Save As” dialog box appears.

3 Specify the destination and name of the file to be saved and click the “Save” button. 4 Click the “Start” button on the “Save AVI File” dialog box to start recording.

5 Click the “Start” button to execute simulation.

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6 To temporarily stop recording, click the “Temporary Stop” button. To stop recording, click the

“Stop” button. When restarting recording after temporary stop, click the “Restart” button.

7 When recording is finished, click “End” button.

Simulation is saved by following the above steps.

6-10. Replaying the AVI File It is possible to replay the animated simulation saved according to the method described in “6-9 Saving AVI File, Section 3.”

Procedures

1 Click the “Tool” menu on the menu bar and then “Play AVI File” submenu. The “Open” dialog box appears.

2 To replay the simulation, select a saved AVI file and click the “OK” button.

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7. Environment Menu

7-1. Selecting a Machine You can set or edit the machine tool data used for simulation.

7-1-1. Selecting a Machine Information File Select a machine information file that contains machine information and edit it.

Procedures

1 Click the “Select the Machine” button on the Navigation tool bar, or click the “Environment” menu on the menu bar and then the “Select the Machine” submenu.

[Supplement] “Machine Name”, “NC Device Name” and “Comment” are displayed on the list. When the toggle button on the upper left corner looks like the following

, machine files dependent on the machine data of “CAD Input Function” or “Interactive Input Function (IGF XL)” are listed. When the toggle button on the upper left corner looks like the following

, machine files independent from “CAD Input Function” and “Interactive Input Function (IGF XL)” are listed. 2 To select machine files that are dependent on “CAD Input Function” or “Interactive Input

Function (IGF XL)”, click the “Dependent” button, select the machine files and click the “OK” button. To select machine files that are independent from “CAD Input Function” and “Interactive Input Function (IGF XL)”, click the “Independent” button, select the machine files and click the “OK” button. To cancel the operation, click the “Cancel” button.

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7-1-2. Editing a Machine Information File You can edit a machine information file with the buttons (A-E) on the right of the Machine Selection screen.

A “Copy” button (available for independent machine files only) The button copies the file selected on the list.

B “Delete” button (available for independent machine files only) The button deletes the file selected on the list.

After you click the “Delete” button, you will be asked whether you actually wish to delete the file.

C “Have Disk” button (available for independent machine files only) The button loads a machine information file from another directory. The “Install Machine Data” dialog box appears. Specify the file to load.

If there is a file with the same name as the selected file, you will be asked whether you wish to overwrite the data.

D “Backup” button (available for independent machine files only) The button is used to write the selected machine information file to a floppy disk or another directory. After you click the button, the Backup screen appears. Specify the floppy disk or directory to write the data to.

E “Properties” button (available for both dependent and independent files) The button lets you edit the details of the machine information file selected on the list. To edit the details of the machine information file, click the “Properties” button and set the details on the dialog box. If the machine information file is created with the “CAD Input Function”, click the “Dependent” button and select a relevant machine information file of the OSP simulation. Check the content of the file with the editing function and set the details according to the “CAD Input Function” as necessary.

B

C

D

E

A

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7-1-3. Loading a Machine Information File The machine information files can be read from a floppy disk or the other directory.

Procedures

1 Click the “Have Disk” button on the machine selection screen, and the “Install Machine Data” dialog box appears.

2 When you click the “Reference” button, the “Designating Directory” dialog box appears. Specify the directory which includes the machine information file that you want to read, and press the OK button.

3 The specified directory appears in the text area of the combo box. The machine names, NC device names and comments of the files in the directory are listed.

Select the machine information file to load and click the “OK” button.

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7-1-4. Setting a Machine Information File You can set the machine information file.

Procedures

1 Click the “Properties” button on the machine selection screen. The “Machine Data Properties” dialog box appears.

2 Click each text box to make it ready for data entry. Enter characters or numbers using the keyboard.

3 After completion of editing the file contents, click the “OK” button. The edited data is saved.

■ Attribute Set the machine name, NC device name and comment for the machine information file. If the file is dependent on the “CAD Input Function” or “Interactive Input Function (IGF)”, you cannot change the machine name.

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■ Machine Set the specifications of the machine under this tab.

■ NC Spec. Set the Rapid Feed Speed and Rapid Feed Acceleration on this tab.

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■ Spindle Spec. Set the maximum speed for 4 gears of the spindle and M-tool spindle on this tab.

■ Machining Time Set the time for the S code, TA code (T code for turret A), TB code (T code for turret B) and M code.

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■ NC Files Directory Set the folders to contain the SSB, LIB and MSB files on this tab.

■ Start Position Set the position of each axis when the simulation starts.

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■ System Variable Conversion Available system variables are listed on this tab. You can also define and add new system variables on the tab. You can perform “common variable conversion” or “zero conversion” for system variables.

[Supplement 1] An alarm occurs if the system variable, which is not displayed on the screen, is used in the NC program. [Supplement 2] The “common variable conversion” replaces a system variable with a common variable. It returns the converted common variable upon reading and sets a value to the converted common variable upon writing. [Supplement 3] “Zero conversion” replaces the system variable with “0”. The read value “0” is returned by data reading and nothing is done by data writing.

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■ Tailstock Set the tailstock type. But do not change the factory settings.

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7-2. Graphic Data Directory and Parameters Follow the procedures below to set the graphic data directory and parameters.

Procedures

1 Click the “Environment” menu on the menu bar and then the “Graphic Data Directory and Parameter” submenu. The “Graphic Data Directory and Parameter” dialog box appears.

■ File tab Specify the directory of each file. The specifiable file types are as follows:

Home directory STL file Log file* Text Editor

Set the directory and click the OK button.

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■ Parameter tab Click the “OK” button after setting the details.

7-3. NC File Directory You can set the directory that includes each sub program file (*.SSB, *.LIB).

Procedures

1 Click the “Environment” menu on the menu bar and then the “NC File Directory” submenu. The “NC File Directory” dialog box appears.

2 Directly enter the directory which includes each sub program in the text field. Or, click the

“Browse” button to specify the file directory.


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7-4. Setting Automatic Shape Generation The Easy Modeling function creates blanks, fixtures and tools based on the UGC and system variables of the selected NC programs. This subsection explains how to set the dimensions required for creating the shape. If the dimensions are already set with the system variables in the NC programs, the system variables take precedence.

■ Chuck Enter the dimensions of the chuck to be created on this tab.

■ Tailstock Enter the dimensions of the tailstock to be created on this tab.

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■ Base Holder Select the base holders created for the tool type.

[Supplement] Select a base holder from those registered in the holder of the shape registering window of the Easy Modeling Function. The Preview dialog appears when you click the button corresponding to the tool type.

Select the base holder from the list box on the dialog box.

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■Shape Generation Check the shape items to create.

7-5. Setting Colors Displayed in the Program You can change the display colors for each text type in the program window.

Procedures

1 Click the “Environment” menu on the menu bar and the “Setting Colors Displayed in the Program” submenu. The “String Color” dialog box appears.

2 Set the color for each text type by selecting it from the pull-down menu.


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7-6. Setting Machine Offset Data This is the function to set the NC parameters such as home position data, tool data, or parameter data into 3D Virtual Monitor.

Procedures

1 Click the “Environment” menu on the menu bar and then “Setting Machine Compensation” submenu. The “Machine Structure Set Wizard (TOP File Read)” dialog box is displayed.

2 When you click the “Reference” button, the “Select File” dialog box appears. Select the TOP file output from the machine and click the “Open” button.

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3 When you click the “Next” button on the “Machine Structure Set Wizard (TOP File Read)” dialog box, the “Machine Structure Set Wizard (Turning Set Origins)” dialog box appears.

4 When the machine has the collision avoidance system, click the “Load” button to read the graphic origins. If not, enter the numerical value into the text box at the Program Origin Distance and click the “Calc.” button to set the graphic origin.

5 When setting is completed, click the “Finish” button. To cancel origin setting, click the “Cancel” button. To return to the previous dialog box, click the “Back” button.

6 When you click “Finish”, the 3D Virtual Monitor is terminated. In such a case, restart the

software.

[Supplement] For details, refer to “3 Adjustment with the Machine, Section 5 Application”

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8. Window Menu

8-1. Creating the New Standard Views Newly create a view window with the lathe view placed on a side.

8-2. Creating the New Views Select any of the views from the following lathe views to create new view windows.

Top Bottom Side Right side Front Opposite right side Opposite side Left side Back Opposite left side

8-3. Displaying the View Windows by Overlapping Them The created lathe view windows are displayed in the overlapped state.

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8-4. Displaying View Windows in Up/Down Positions The created lathe view windows are arranged in up/down positions.

8-5. Displaying View Windows on Right and Left Positions The created lathe view windows are arranged in the right and left positions.

8-6. View 1 The displayed lathe view window can be switched with another view window. View 1 is used for switching the displayed view when several lathe view windows are created.

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9. Help Menu

9-1. Version Information The virtual monitor version can be checked with version information.

9-2. Help Help function allows you to read the instruction manual and the alarm list for 3D Virtual Monitor.

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[Supplement] The procedure below explains the method of checking the alarm caused during simulation.

Procedures

1 Click the “Help” menu on the menu bar of the simulation function and then the “Help” submenu.

2 The default web browser shows the “3D Virtual Monitor Help” screen.

3 Click “OSP-E200 Turning Alarm List.”

4 The “OSP-E200 Turning Alarm List” appears. Select the bookmark that shows the alarm number on “Bookmark” to view the details of the alarm.

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SECTION 4 EASY MODELING FUNCTION

SECTION 4 EASY MODELING FUNCTION The Easy Modeling Function is a 3D modeling function that loads, edits or creates blanks, fixtures and tools used for the simulation function.

1. Basic Screen

(1) Menu Bar

(2) Blank and Fixture Definition

The function creates or edits blanks or fixtures used for the simulation function. Refer to “2 Blank and Fixture Definition Screen, Section 4” for the details.

(3) Tool List Editing The function sets the tools used for the simulation function. Refer to “3 Tool List Editing, Section 4” for the details.

(4) Shape Registering Function This function registers the created blanks or tools so that you can readily use them for the simulation function. The function can also output the registered blanks, fixtures or tools for the collision avoidance system. Refer to “4 Shape Registration Function, Section 4” for the details.

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1-1. File Menu on the Basic Screen 1-1-1. Environment Menu

You can set the following environment.

(1) Machine Definition You can set parameters on the DEFINE MACHINE screen. ■ Reference tool setting The reference tools are used with the following functions. ● When transferring a blank created on the Blank and Fixture Tool Definition screen to the 3D

Virtual Monitor, it is necessary to set the zero offset value. The reference tool is used to determine the zero offset value.

● When transferring a tool list created on the TOOL LIST EDIT screen to the 3D Virtual Monitor, it is necessary to set the tool offset value. The reference tool is used to determine the tool offset value.

●The reference tool is used in the “positioning function using the machine offset value” on the Blank and Fixture Tool Definition screen and the EDIT SET TOOL screen.

Procedures

1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar on the basic screen and select “Environment” submenu and then “DEFINE MACHINE”. The “DEFINE MACHINE” dialog box appears.

2 Move the cursor to SET PO. X and then press the “SET TOOL NUMBER” button. The SET TOOL NUMBER dialog box appears.

3 When you enter a reference tool number, the value is set by obtaining the set tool entire

length of the corresponding number that has been defined with the tool definition function.

4 Set SET PO. Z, TIP PO. X and TIP PO. Z in the same manner.

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[Supplement 1] The installation position of the reference tool indicates the holder installation position measuring from the turret center. The holder installation positions are all identical on the V12 turret, but may vary on the V8 turret. Bear this in mind when changing a reference tool.

[Supplement 2] The tip position of the reference tool is the distance between the holder installation position and the tool tip.

[Supplement 3] The operation methods of transferring the data after defining the blank and fixture and transferring the data after defining the tool with each tool number using the Collision Avoidance System are the same between the lathe with V-turret and the lathe with H1 turret.

“Blank and fixture definition” → “Model positioning” → “TRANSFER” “Set tool definition” → “Projection amount setting” → “TRANSFER”

Generally, however, the projection amount from the holder installation position is set to the tool offset amount on the lathe with H1 turret, and the gap from the reference tool tip is set to the tool offset amount on the lathe with V-turret. Therefore, when the projection amount from the tool installation position has been set to the tool offset amount, the reference of the tool offset amount changes each time the reference tool is changed. In that case, the reference of the zero offset amount changes each time the reference tool is changed since the zero offset amount is set corresponding to the reference tool tip position.

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The left diagram below shows the tool offset amount with the tool 1 set as the reference tool, and the right diagram shows the one with the tool 2.

The positioning function using the machine offset value employs the zero offset amount and tool offset amount. Hence, if the reference tool is changed and then the reference of the tool offset amount is changed, it is necessary to set the reference tool tip position again.

[Supplement 4] When the center of the ID base holder is set as the reference even on the lathe with V-turret, set “0” to the X-axis value of the reference tool tip position because the X-axis coordinate values of the holder installation position and the reference tool tip match.

In addition, there is a case that, with the V8 turret, the holder installation position is out of the concentric circle of the turret indexing center. When you set the reference tool tip position, you have to set the reference tool installation position according to the actual machine value at the same time.

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■TOOL Set the tool number and offset number. [TOOL NUMBER]

Set the maximum number of the tools that can be registered on the TOOL LIST EDIT screen. If “0” is set, the manufacturer set value will be employed.

[OFFSET NUM.]

Set the tool offset number. The value is used on the EDIT SET TOOL screen to check the “Reference Offset No.” range. If “0” is set, the manufacturer set value will be employed.

■ JAW INITIAL PARAMETER You can set the initial values for the “PARAMETER” dialog box on the CHUCK JAW CREATION screen. Refer to “2-3-2 The CHUCK JAW CREATION Screen, Section 4” for the CHUCK JAW CREATION screen. ■ OTHERS [TOOL MAX. LENGTH]

Set the maximum tool length (with reference to spindle end) on the machine with the ATC. If the sum of the distance between the H1 turret end and tool installation position of the holder and the projection amount is larger than the tool maximum length, the warning is issued on the TOOL LIST EDIT screen.

[CENTER POSITION]

By specifying the retract position of the tailstock center from the tailstock sleeve end face, the retract position can be changed along the Z-axis direction.

(2) Standard Holder Registration You can register the holder basic shape when creating a new holder.

Procedures

1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar on the basic screen, the “Environment” submenu and then “Standard Holder Registration”. The “STANDARD HOLDER LIST” dialog box appears.

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2 To register a new holder, click the “SELECT” button. The “HOLDER READING” dialog box appears.

3 Select the holder to be registered and click the “OK” button.

[Supplement] You can select rotary-shape holders only for registration.

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4 To delete the registered holder, click the “DELETE” button. To change the holder name, click the “CHNG.NAME” button.

[Supplement] You cannot delete the holder that has been already registered or change the name of it.

5 To apply the setting, click the “OK” button. To cancel the setting, click the “CANCEL” button.

[Supplement] Refer to “4-4-1 Creating a New Holder, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for how to use the registered holders.

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(3) Option Setting You can set the value tolerance for zero caution or tool caution lamp and whether to give the tool ID or not.

Procedures

1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar on the basic screen, the “Environment” submenu and then “OPTION SETTING”. The “OPTION SETTING” dialog box appears.

2 Enter the value for TOOL PROJ. TOLERANCE using the keyboard. 3 Select whether to give the tool ID to a set tool.

4 To give the tool ID, click , select the tool ID definition file, and then click the “Open”

button.

5 To apply the setting, click the “OK” button. To cancel the setting, click the “CANCEL” button.

1-1-2. Terminating the Application Terminate the Easy Modeling Function.

Procedures

1 To terminate the Easy Modeling Function, click the “File” menu on the menu bar on the basic screen and then “Application Termination” on the submenu.

1-2. Help Menu on the Basic Screen 1-2-1. About the Version

You can check the version of your Easy Modeling Function.

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2. Blank and Fixture Definition Screen The Easy Modeling Function creates new 3D models for blanks or fixtures, or loads existing blank or fixture data and sets the details to use for the Simulation Function. Click the “SPINDLE” button on the basic screen of the Easy Modeling Function to display the “Blank and Fixture Definition” screen.

Blank and Fixture Definition screen

(1) Menu Bar

(2) Tool Bar The tool bar has the most commonly used buttons to process models such as “CREATE” and “READ”.

(3) Model List Pane This area shows the names and types to the models you processed. It also shows the detailed information regarding selected models.

(4) Model Image Pane This area shows the 3D images of the model.

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2-1. Tool Bar on the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen

2-1-1. Creating a New Model

Click “CREATE” on the tool bar to display the “CREATE” dialog box in which you can

create the shapes of fixture, blank, jaw or center newly. You can also create blanks or fixtures based on the blank and fixture data defined in the NC program.

■ Creating a Fixture

Procedures

1 Click “CREATE” on the tool bar and then the “Create Jigs” button. The “BASIC

SHAPE” dialog box appears.

2 Select a type of shape from the list box and enter the value in each field using the keyboard.

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3 Click the “OK” button to create a model. The FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen appears.

[Supplement] Refer to “2-3-1 The FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for the operations on the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen.

■ Creating a Jaw

Procedures

1 Click “CREATE” on the tool bar and then the “Create Jigs” button. The

“PARAMETER” dialog box appears.

2 Select a type of chucking from the list box and enter the value in each field using the

keyboard. 3 Click the “OK” button to create a model. Then the CHUCK JAW CREATION screen

appears.

If you select “DO NOT”, the blank will bepositioned so that its end face fits to thejaw-contacting face next time you defineit. Select “DO” if you would like toprecisely specify the position of the jaw-contacting face against the zero positionof the blank.

This item is used to display the jaw stop while the C-axis is connected.

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[Supplement] Refer to “2-3-2 The CHUCK JAW CREATION Screen, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for the operations on the CHUCK JAW CREATION screen.

■ Creating a Blank

Procedures

1 Click “CREATE” on the tool bar and then the “Create Blank” button. The “BASIC

SHAPE” dialog box appears.


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3 Click the “OK” button to create a model. Then the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen appears.

[Supplement] Refer to “2-3-3 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for the operations on the the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen.

■ Creating a Rotary Blank

Procedures

1 Click “CREATE” on the tool bar and then the “Create Rotary Blank” button. The

EDIT SHAPE screen appears.

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2 Enter the outline of the shape you want to create.

The followings are operation methods using the icons on the tool bar.

Inserts a line at the line with the cursor.

Deletes the line with the cursor.

Moves the line with the cursor to the front of existing lines.

Moves the line with the cursor to the end of existing lines.

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3 Click the “OK” button to create a model. Then the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen appears.

[Supplement] Refer to “2-3-4 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen for a Rotary Model, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for the operations on the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen for a rotary model.

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■ Creating a Center

Procedures

1 Click “CREATE” on the tool bar and then the “Create Center” button. The

“PARAMETER” dialog box appears.

2 Enter the value in each field using the keyboard.

3 Click the “OK” button to create a model. Then CREATE CENTER screen appears.

If “DO NOT” is selected, thecenter will be positioned so thatthe blank and the center overlapfor 10mm. If “DO” is selected,the center can be preciselypositioned against the zeropoint of the blank.

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[Supplement] Refer to “2-3-5 The CREATE CENTER Screen, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for the operations on the CREATE CENTER screen.

■ Automatic Creation from UGC

Procedures

1 Click “CREATE” on the tool bar and then the “Create from UGC” button to create a

blank or fixture based on the blank or fixture data defined in the NC program.

[Supplement] The blank or fixture cannot be created automatically if no NC program has been selected or no blank or fixture data have been defined in the NC program.

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2-1-2. Reading a Registered Model

Click “READ” on the tool bar to display the “READ” dialog box in which you can load the

fixtures, blank, or machine environment that have been registered.

Procedures

1 Click the “READ” button on the tool bar. The “READ” dialog box appears.

2 Click the “READ BLANK”, “READ JIGS” or “READ MACH. ENV.” button to show the list of

models that have been registered. The “READ BLANK” button is being clicked in this example.

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3 Select a model to load and click the “OK” button. The loaded model appears on the Model Image pane.

2-1-3. Editing a Model

Select a model and click “EDIT” on the tool bar. The screen for each shape creation

appears where you can edit the model. You cannot edit any model if no model is shown in the Model Image pane. [Supplement]

The screen that appears when “EDIT” is clicked varies depending on the selected model. Refer to “2-3 Shape Creating and Editing Screen, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for the operations on each displayed screen.

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2-1-4. Deleting a Model

You can delete a model by selecting the model and clicking “DELETE” on the tool bar.

You cannot delete any model if no model is shown in the Model Image pane.

Procedures

1 Select the model to delete and click the “DELETE” button on the tool bar.

2 Click the “OK” button on the dialog box to delete the model.

[Supplement] You can select multiple models in series with [Shift] + click, which will be effective to delete multiple models at a time. Also [Ctrl] + click is used to select multiple models, which will be effective to delete multiple models at a time.

2-1-5. Moving a Model

Click “MOVE” on the tool bar to move a model.

You cannot move any model if no model is shown in the Model Image pane. [Supplement 1] Refer to “2-3-7 MOVE Screen, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for the operations on the MOVE screen.

[Supplement 2] You can select multiple models in series with [Shift] + click, which will be effective to move multiple models at a time in the same manner. Also [Ctrl] + click is used to select multiple models, which will be effective to move multiple models at a time in the same manner.

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2-1-6. Saving the Machine Environment Data You can save the machine environment data shown on the Model Image pane by clicking the

“SAVE” button on the tool bar.

Procedures

1 Click the “SAVE” button on the tool bar.

2 The “Machining Environment Registration” dialog box appears

3 Enter the file name and other required items and click the “OK” button.

[Supplement] You can move or rotate the registered image.

This button moves the model. This button rotates the model.

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2-1-7. Transferring the Machine Environment Data You can transfer the machine environment data shown in the Model Image pane to the 3D Virtual

Monitor by clicking “TRANSFER”.

Procedures

1 When you finish defining all data, click the “TRANSFER” button on the tool bar.

2 When a dialog box appears and asks you "Do you set tool offset automatically?” click the “YES” button.

3 Data transfer starts. When the transfer is complete, the message “Data sending has been finished" appears. Click the “OK” button.

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2-1-8. Stopping the Operation You can halt the operation with the model being displayed in the Model Image pane by clicking

“STOP” on the tool bar.

2-2. Menu Bar on the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION Screen You can operate the followings on the menu bar.

2-2-1. File Menu ■ Blank and Fixture Definition

Read Fixture You can load the fixture data that is registered. How to do is explained in “2-1-2 Reading a Registered Model, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Read Blank You can load the blank data that is registered. How to do is explained in “2-1-2 Reading a Registered Model, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Read Machine Environment You can load the machine environment data that is already registered. How to do is explained in “2-1-2 Reading a Registered Model, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Save Machine Environment You can save the machine environment data shown in the Model Image pane. How to do is explained in “2-1-6 Saving the Machine Environment Data, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Transfer You can transfer the machine environment data shown in the Model Image pane to the 3D Virtual Monitor. How to do is explained in “2-1-7 Transferring the Machine Environment Data, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Stop You can stop the operation temporarily. How to do is explained in “2-1-8 Stopping the Operation, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

■ Application Termination Terminates the Easy Modeling Function.

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2-2-2. Edit Menu ■ Blank and Fixture Definition

Create You can create a model. How to do is explained in “2-1-1 Creating a Model, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Edit You can edit the model that is selected. How to do is explained in “2-1-3 Editing a Model, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Delete You can delete the model that is selected. How to do is explained in “2-1-4 Deleting a Model, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Move You can move the model that is created. How to do is explained in “2-1-5 Moving a Model, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

2-2-3. Display Menu You can change how you view the model in the Model Image pane.

■ Transparent View

If there is more than one model on the screen, you can view them as transparent structures so that you can view where they overlap. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Transparent” on the tool bar.

■Auto Scale This operation automatically adjusts the viewing size of the models so that you can view the whole models in the Model Image pane.

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[Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Auto Scale” on the tool bar.

■ Move You can move the models on the screen by dragging them by the mouse. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Move” on the tool bar. 2 You can move the models on the screen by dragging them by the mouse.

■ Zoom This operation zooms into the whole models. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Zoom” on the tool bar.

■ Zoom Out This operation zooms out the whole models. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Zoom Out” on the tool bar.

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■Zooming the Specified Area You can pick up two points on the models to specify the area to zoom.

[Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Zooming the Specified Area” on the tool bar. 2 Specify the area to zoom on the model.

■ Isometric Display You can use the isometric view to display the model. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Isometric ON/OFF” on the tool bar. 2 The “Isometric Display” dialog box appears.

■ Rotation Follow the following procedures to rotate a model.

Procedures

1 Click the “View” menu on the menu bar and select “Rotation” from the submenu. Or alternatively, click on the tool bar.

2 To rotate a model, move the mouse while holding down the left button on the model in the

3D Model Image pane in the lower right-hand corner. [Supplement] This operation is enabled in the 3D Model Image four panes (in the right-hand corner) only.

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■ Grid Change You can specify the dimension of the grid used for positioning. Click the “View” menu on the menu bar and then the “Change Grid” submenu. Selecting this submenu changes the grid dimensions to “100”, “10”, “1”, and “0” in that order. [Supplement 1] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 You can set the grid unit from 100 (default), 10, 1 or 0.

This button sets the grid dimensions to 100

This button sets the grid dimensions to 10.

This button sets the grid dimensions to 1.

This button hides the grid.

[Supplement 2] When the grid dimensions are “0”, you cannot position models by the cursor because the grid is not displayed. Make sure to set the grid dimensions to either “100”, “10” or “1” to position models using the arrow keys.

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■ Grid Pitch Setting If it is difficult to position models with the default view setting, you can change the grid dimensions.

Procedures

1 Click the “VIEW” menu on the menu bar and then the “Set Grid Pitch” submenu. The “SET GRID PITCH” dialog box appears.

2 Click “OK” after setting the details.

The values you set are listed in ascending order. Example: Orthogonal 1:10, orthogonal 2:150, orthogonal 3:300

[Supplement] You can operate the same by clicking “SET” (grid pitch setting) on the tool bar.

■ From the Top The display shows the image viewed from directly above the currently shown model.

■ From the Bottom The display shows the image viewed from directly below the currently shown model.

■ From the Right The display shows the image of the currently shown model when viewed from just the right.

■From the Left The display shows the image of the currently shown model when viewed from just the left.

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■1 Pane This menu switches the display of Model Image pane to 1-pane display.

[Supplement]

You can also use the “1 pane” on the tool bar for this operation.

■ 2 Panes This menu switches the display of Model Image pane to 2-pane display.

[Supplement]

You can also use the “2-pane” on the tool bar for this operation.

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■ 4 Panes This menu switches the display of Model Image pane to 4-pane display.

[Supplement]

You can also use the “4-pane” on the tool bar for this operation.

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2-3. Screens for Creating and Editing Shapes

2-3-1. The FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen

Click “CREATE” on the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen to create a new fixture.

Or alternatively, select the created fixture with the model name and click “EDIT”. The

FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen appears.

(1) Adding a Fixture You can add a fixture.

Procedures

1 Click “ADD”. The “BASIC SHAPE” dialog box appears.


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3 Click the “OK” button to add the model.

[Supplement] Each additional model part is added to the last model shape. The second shape is added to the first shape in the list, and then third shape is added to the second shape in the list. Therefore, the added model comes last in the list.

To add the model in the middle of the list, click “INSERT”.

Refer to “(4) Inserting a Fixture, 2-3-1 The FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for how to insert a model.

(2) Editing a Fixture You can edit the parameters for fixtures.

Procedures

1 Select the model that is already created and click “EDIT” on the tool bar. The

“BASIC SHAPE” dialog box appears.

2 Select a type of shape from the list box and enter the value in each field using the keyboard. 3 Click the “OK” button to change the model shape.

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(3) Deleting a Model You can delete the created model.

Procedures

1 Select the model that is already created and click “DELETE” on the tool bar.

2 Click “OK” on the dialog box to delete the model.

(4) Inserting a Fixture You can insert a model.

Procedures

1 Select a model to which another model is inserted and click “INSERT” on the tool

bar. The “BASIC SHAPE” dialog box appears.


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3 Click the “OK” button to insert the model.

(5) Setting Model Information You can set model information.

Procedures

1 Select a set model and click “INFO” on the tool bar. The “SET MODEL

INFORMATION” dialog box appears.

2 Select a type from the list box and enter the name using the keyboard.

3 To confirm the input, click the “OK” button. To cancel the setting, click the “CANCEL” button.

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(6) Creating a Guide Line

Click “GUIDE LINE” on the tool bar to create a guide line.

Refer to “2-3-6 The CREATE GUIDE LINE Screen, Section 4” for the details.

(7) Applying the created and edited details set on the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen to the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen

To apply the created and edited details set on the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen to the

BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen, click “OK” on the tool bar.

(8) Cancelling the details created and edited with a guide line on the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen

The details created and edited with a guide line on the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen is

cancelled by clicking “CANCEL” on the tool bar. Then the screen returns to the BLANK

AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen.

(9) Menu Bar on the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen

1. File Menu Edit Basic Shape Model Registration

You can register the fixture shape that you created.

Procedures

1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar, the “BASIC SHAPE” submenu and then “Model Registration”. The “REGISTER FIXTURE” dialog box appears.

2 Enter a file name and click the “OK” button to register the fixture shape.

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2. Edit Menu Edit Basic Shape Add

You can add a model. How to do is explained in “(1) Adding a Fixture, 2-3-1 The FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Edit Basic Shape You can edit a model shape. How to do is explained in “(2) Editing a Fixture, 2-3-1 The FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Delete You can delete a model. How to do is explained in “(3) Deleting a Fixture, 2-3-1 The FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Insert You can insert a model between models. How to do is explained in “(4) Inserting a Fixture, 2-3-1 The FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Set Model Information

You can set the model information. How to do is explained in “(5) Setting Model Information, 2-3-1 The FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Create Guide Line You can create a guide line. How to do is explained in “(6) Creating a Guide Line, 2-3-1 The FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

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2-3-2. The CHUCK JAW CREATION screen

Click “CREATE” on the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen to create a new jaw.

Or alternatively, select the created jaw with the model name and click “EDIT”. The

CHUCK JAW CREATION screen appears.

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(1) Changing Jaw Parameters You can change the parameters of created jaw.

Procedures

1 Click “PARAMETER” on the tool bar. The “PARAMETER” dialog box appears.

2 Select a type of chucking from the list box and enter the value in each field using the

keyboard. 3 Click the “OK” button to change the model shape.

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(2) Editing a Jaw Shape You can edit the jaw shape that you created.

Procedures

1 Select a model that is already created and click “EDIT SHAPE” on the tool bar. The

EDIT SHAPE screen appears.

2 Enter new parameters for the outline using the keyboard.






3 Click “OK” to change the model shape.

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(3) Applying the created and edited details set on the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen to the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen

To apply the created and edited details set on the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen to the


(4) Cancelling the details created and edited with a guide line on the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen

The details created and edited with a guide line on the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen is



(5) Menu Bar on the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen

1. File Menu ■ Create Jaw

Register Jaw You can register the jaw that you created.

Procedures

1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar, the “Create Jaw” submenu and then “Register Jaw.” The “REGISTER FIXTURE” dialog box appears.

2 Enter a file name and click the “OK” button to register the created jaw.



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2. Edit Menu ■ Create Jaw

Edit Shape You can edit a model shape. How to do is explained in “(2) Editing a Jaw Shape, 2-3-2 The CHUCK JAW CREATION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Parameter Input You can change a model parameter. How to do is explained in “(1) Changing Jaw Parameters, 2-3-2 The CHUCK JAW CREATION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

2-3-3. The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen

Click “CREATE” on the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen to create a new

blank. Or alternatively, select the created blank with the model name and click “EDIT”.

The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen appears.

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(1) Adding a Blank You can add a blank.

Procedures

1 Click “ADD” on the tool bar. The “BASIC SHAPE” dialog box appears.

2 Select a type of shape from the list box and enter the value in each field using the keyboard. 3 Click the “OK” button to add the model.

[Supplement] Each additional model part is added to the last model shape. The second shape is added to the first shape in the list, and then third shape is added to the second shape in the list. Therefore, the added model comes last in the list.

To add the model in the middle of the list, click “INSERT”.

Refer to “(4) Inserting a Blank, 2-3-3 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for how to insert a model.

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(2) Editing a Blank You can edit parameters for blanks.

Procedures

1 Select the model that is already created and click “EDIT” on the tool bar. The

“BASIC SHAPE” dialog box appears.

2 Select a type of shape from the list box and enter the value in each field using the keyboard. 3 Click the “OK” button to change the model shape

(3) Deleting a Model You can delete the model that you created.

Procedures

1 Select the model that is already created and click “DELETE” on the tool bar.

2 Click the “OK” button on the dialog box to delete the model.

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(4) Inserting a Model You can insert a model.

Procedures

1 Select a model to which another model is inserted and click “INSERT” on the tool

bar. The “BASIC SHAPE” dialog box appears.

2 Select a type of shape from the list box and enter the value in each field using the keyboard. 3 Click the “OK” button to insert the model.

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(6) Setting Model Information You can set the model information.

Procedures

1 Select a model to be set and click “INFO” on the tool bar. The “SET MODEL


2 Enter a name using the keyboard.

Note that you cannot change the type of the model. 3 To confirm the input, click the “OK” button. To cancel the setting, click the “CANCEL” button.

(7) Setting the Program Zero

Click “ORIGIN” on the tool bar to display the “SET PROGRAM ZERO” dialog box in

which you can set the program zero.

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■ Setting the Program Zero on the Coordinate System You can set the program zero using the coordinate axis on the Model Image pane.

Procedures

1 Click “POSITION” on the tool bar. The INPUT COORDINATE screen appears.

2 Select the axis. 3 Use the keyboard to enter a value directly.

To add a value to the current value, click the “ADD” button and then enter the additional value.

4 To confirm the input, click the “OK” button. To cancel the setting, click the

“CANCEL” button.

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■ Setting the Program Zero with the Dimension You can set the program zero using the dimensions on the Model Image pane.

Procedures

1 Click “DIMENS.” on the tool bar. The INPUT DIMENSION screen appears.

2 Select the axis and set the dimension.



■ Setting the Zero No. You can set the zero no.

Procedures

1 Click “NUMBER” on the tool bar. The “SET P-ZERO NO.” dialog box appears.

2 Enter the zero no. using the keyboard.

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[Supplement] When the machine environment data is transferred to the 3D Virtual Monitor, the program zero is set to the zero no. that has been set.





(9) Applying the created and edited details set on the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen to the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen

To apply the created and edited details set on the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen to the


(10) Cancelling the details created and edited with a guide line on the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen The details created and edited with a guide line on the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen is



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(11) Menu bar on the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen

1. File Menu ■ Edit Basic Shape

Register Model You can register the blank shape that you created.

Procedures

1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar, the “BASIC SHAPE” submenu and then “Register Model.” The “BLANK REGISTRATION” dialog box appears.

2 Enter a file name and click the “OK” button to register the blank shape.



2. Edit Menu ■ Edit Basic Shape

Add You can add a model. How to do is explained in “(1) Adding a Blank, 2-3-3 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Edit Basic Shape You can edit a model shape. How to do is explained in “(2) Editing a Blank, 2-3-3 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Delete You can delete a model. How to do is explained in “(3) Deleting a Model, 2-3-3 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

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Insert You can insert a model between models. How to do is explained in “(4) Inserting a Blank, 2-3-3 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Set Model Information You can set the model information. How to do is explained in “(5) Setting Model Information, 2-3-3 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Set P Zero

You can set the program zero. How to do is explained in “(6) Setting the Program Zero, 2-3-3 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Create Guide Line You can create a guide line. How to do is explained in “(7) Creating a Guide Line, 2-3-3 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

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2-3-4. The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen for a Rotary Model


blank. Or alternatively, select the rotary shape blank that is already created using the model

name and click “EDIT”. The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen for a rotary model

appears.

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(1) Editing a Rotary Blank Shape

You can edit a rotary blank shape.

Procedures

1 Click “EDIT SHAPE” on the tool bar. The EDIT SHAPE screen appears.








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(2) Setting Model Information You can set the model information.

Procedures

1 Select a set model and click “INFO” on the tool bar. The “SET MODEL


2 Enter a name using the keyboard.

Note that you cannot change the type of the model. 3 To confirm the input, click the “OK” button. To cancel the setting, click the “CANCEL” button.

(3) Setting the Program Zero

Click “ORIGIN” on the tool bar to display the “SET PROGRAM ZERO” dialog box in

which you can set the program zero.

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■ Setting the Program Zero on the Coordinate System You can set the program zero using the coordinate axis on the Model Image pane.

Procedures

1 Click “POSITION” on the tool bar. The INPUT COORDINATE screen appears.

2 Select the axis. 3 Use the keyboard to enter a value directly.

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■ Setting the Program Zero with the Dimension You can set the program zero using the dimensions on the Model Image pane.

Procedures

1 Click “DIMENS.” on the tool bar. The INPUT DIMENSION screen appears.

2 Select the axis and set the dimension.



■ Setting the Zero No. You can set the zero no.

Procedures

1 Click “NUMBER” on the tool bar. The “SET P-ZERO NO.” dialog box appears.

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2 Enter the zero no. using the keyboard. [Supplement] When the machine environment data is transferred to the 3D Virtual Monitor, the program zero is set to the zero no. that has been set. Note that you can use the zero no. other than “1” with 10-group or 50-group zero setting. Refer to “2-1 Ten or Fifty Sets of Zero Offset, Section 5 Application” for the 10-group or 50-group zero setting. 3 To confirm the input, click the “OK” button. To cancel the setting, click the “CANCEL” button.




(5) Applying the created and edited details set on the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen for a rotary model to the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen

To apply the created and edited details set on the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen for a

rotary model to the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen, click “OK” on the tool

bar.

(6) Cancelling the details created and edited with a guide line on the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen for a rotary model

The details created and edited with a guide line on the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen for a

rotary model is cancelled by clicking “CANCEL” on the tool bar. Then the screen returns to the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen.

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(7) Menu bar on the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen for a rotary model

1. File Menu ■ Edit Basic Shape

Register Model You can register the rotary blank shape that you created.

Procedures

1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar, the “BASIC SHAPE” submenu and then “Register Model”. The “BLANK REGISTRATION” dialog box appears.

2 Enter a file name and click the “OK” button to register the rotary blank shape.



2. Edit Menu ■ Edit Basic Shape

Set Model Information You can set the model information. How to do is explained in “(2) Setting Model Information, 2-3-4 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen for a Rotary Model, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Set P Zero

You can set the program zero. How to do is explained in “(3) Setting the Program Zero, 2-3-4 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen for a Rotary Model, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Edit Shape You can edit the model shape. How to do is explained in “(1) Editing a Rotary Blank Shape, 2-3-4 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen for a Rotary Model, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

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Create Guide Line You can create a guide line. How to do is explained in “(4) Creating a Guide Line, 2-3-4 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen for a Rotary Model, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

2-3-5. The CREATE CENTER Screen


center. Or alternatively, select the created center with the model name and click “EDIT”.

The CREATE CENTER screen appears.

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(1) Changing Center Parameters You can change the parameters of center.

Procedures


2 Enter the value in each field. 3 Click the “OK” button to change the model shape.

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(2) Editing a Center Shape You can edit a center shape.

Procedures

1 Click “EDIT SHAPE” on the tool bar. The EDIT SHAPE screen appears.







3 Click “OK” to change the shape.

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(3) Applying the created and edited details set on the CENTER SHAPE DEFINITION screen to the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen

To apply the created and edited details set on the CENTER SHAPE DEFINITION screen to the


(4) Cancelling the details created and edited with a guide line on the CENTER SHAPE DEFINITION screen

The details created and edited with a guide line on the CENTER SHAPE DEFINITION screen is



(5) Menu bar on the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen 1. File Menu

■ Center Register Center

You can register the center that you created.

Procedures

1 Click the “File” menu on the menu bar, the “Create Center” submenu and then “Register Center.” The “REGISTER FIXTURE” dialog box appears.

2 Enter a file name and click the “OK” button to register the created center.



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2. Edit Menu ■ Center

Parameter Input You can change a model parameter. How to do is explained in “(1) Changing Center Parameters, 2-3-5 The CREATE CENTER Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Shape Edit

You can edit a model shape. How to do is explained in “(2) Editing a Center Shape, 2-3-5 The CREATE CENTER Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

2-3-6. The CREATE GUIDE LINE Screen

Click “GUIDE LINE” on the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen (or the BLANK SHAPE

DEFINITION screen for a rotary blank or the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen). The MOVE screen appears and you can move the model displayed on the Model Image pane.

[Supplement] You can assemble two models that have a guide line together or move the model along the direction of guide line on the LINK GUIDE LINES screen. Refer to “(5) Assembling a Model to the Base Model, 2-3-7 MOVE Screen, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for the LINK GUIDE LINES screen.

(1) Adding a Guide Line

You can add a guide line by clicking “ADD” on the tool bar.

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Procedures

1 Click “ADD” on the tool bar. The The CREATE GUIDE LINE Screen appears.

Enter the value for the Line ID, start and end points P1 and P2 to define the guide line.

(2) Editing a Guide Line

You can edit a guide line by clicking “EDIT” (guide line) on the tool bar.

How to do is explained in “(1) Adding a Guide Line, 2-3-6 The CREATE GUIDE LINE Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

(3) Deleting a Guide Line

You can delete a guide line by clicking “DELETE” on the tool bar.

(4) Applying the created and edited details set on the CREATE GUIDE LINE screen to the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen

To apply the created and edited details set on the CREATE GUIDE LINE screen to the BLANK

AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen, click “OK” on the tool bar.

(5) Cancelling the created and edited details on the CREATE GUIDE LINE screen The created and edited details on the CREATE GUIDE LINE screen is cancelled by clicking

“CANCEL” on the tool bar. Then the screen returns to the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION

screen (or the BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION screen for a rotary blank or the FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION screen).

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2-3-7. The MOVE Screen

Click “MOVE” on the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen. The MOVE screen

appears and you can move the model shown on the Model Image pane.

Procedures

1 Select a model to be moved. 2 Click the pane where the model to be moved is shown.

3 Move and position the model along the grid using the arrow keys.

[Supplement] You cannot move a blank or fixture in the 3D Model Image pane (in the lower right-hand corner on the 4-pane display).

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(1) Turning a Model Counterclockwise

You can turn the model being selected counterclockwise by clicking “LEFT” on the tool

bar.

Procedures

1 Select a model to be turned. 2 Click the pane where the model to be turned is shown.

3 Click “LEFT” on the tool bar to turn the model counterclockwise.

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[Supplement]

The model turns by 15-degree each time “LEFT” on the tool bar is clicked. To turn

the model at different degree, use “POSITION” on the tool bar.

Refer to “(3) Moving a Model by Coordinate Value, 2-3-7 The MOVE Screen, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for the details.

(2) Turning a Model Clockwise

You can turn the model being selected clockwise by clicking “RIGHT” on the tool bar.

The operation method is the same as the “LEFT”. See the explanation for the “LEFT”.

(3) Moving a Model by Coordinate Value

You can move the model being selected by specifying the position directly by clicking

“POSITION” on the tool bar.

Procedures

1 Click “POSITION” button on the tool bar. The “SPECIFY POSITION” dialog box

appears.

2 Enter the value in each field and click “OK”.

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(4) Moving a Model by Dimension

Procedures

1 Click “DIMENS.” button on the tool bar. The DIMENSION screen appears.

2 Enter the value in each field and click “OK”.

3 Click “Close”.

(5) Assembling a Model to the Base Model

You can assemble the model being selected to the base model by clicking “ASSEMBLE”

on the tool bar.

Procedures

1 Click “ASSEMBLE” button on the tool bar. The LINK GUIDE LINES screen

appears.

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2 Select the base model and click “OK”. The base model is determined. Then you can move

the base model.

3 When you enter a value in each field, the model being selected moves with respect to the

base model. 4 Click the “OK” button to return the screen to the MOVE screen.

(6) Removing the Model from the Base Model

You can remove the model being selected from the base model by clicking “REMOVE”

on the tool bar.

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(7) Moving a Model to the Initial Position

Select a model to be moved to the initial position and click “INITIAL” on the tool bar. The

selected model is moved to the initial position where the model is created first.

(8) Closing the MOVE Screen

Click “CLOSE” on the tool bar to close the MOVE screen and display the BLANK AND

FIXTURE DEFINITION screen.

(9) Menu Bar on the MOVE Screen

1. Edit Menu ■ Move

Right Turn You can turn the model being selected clockwise. How to do is explained in “(2) Turning a Model Clockwise, 2-3-7 The MOVE Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Left Turn

You can turn the model being selected counterclockwise. How to do is explained in “(1) Turning a Model Counterclockwise, 2-3-7 The MOVE Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Repeated Pattern You can create the repeated pattern of a model.

Procedures

1 Click “EDIT” menu on the menu bar, the “MOVE” button and then “PATTERN COPY”. The “PATTERN COPY” dialog box appears.

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2 Select a model to create the repeated pattern and enter the value in each field.


Initial Position You can move the model being selected to the initial position where the model is created first. How to do is explained in “(7) Moving a Model to the Initial Position, 2-3-7 The MOVE Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Coordinate Value You can move the model being selected by specifying the position directly. How to do is explained in “(3) Moving a Model by Coordinate Value, 2-3-7 The MOVE Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Dimension You can move the model being selected by specifying the position directly. How to do is explained in “(4) Moving a Model by Dimension, 2-3-7 The MOVE Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Assemble You can assemble the model being selected. How to do is explained in “(5) Assembling a Model to the Base Model, 2-3-7 The MOVE Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Remove You can remove the assembled model. How to do is explained in “(6) Removing the Model from the Base Model, 2-3-7 The MOVE Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Close This closes the MOVE screen after the model movement is confirmed.

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3. Tool List Editing The function sets the tools used for the simulation function in order of the tool numbers. You can also create new tools to process. Click the “A TURRET” or “B TURRET” button on the basic screen of the Easy Modeling Function to display the “TOOL LIST EDIT” screen.

■Tool List Edit screen

(1) Menu Bar

(2) Tool Bar The tool bar has the most commonly used buttons to process tools such as “READ” and “EDIT”.

(3) Selected Tool List This area lists the details of the selected tools.

(4) Mounted Tool List This area lists the tools that are currently set.

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3-1. Tool Bar on the TOOL LIST Screen

3-1-1. Reading a Tool List You can load the tool list that is registered.

Procedures

1 Click “READ” button on the tool bar. The “A TURRET TOOL LIST READING” dialog

box appears.

2 Select the tool list to be loaded and click the “OK” button. The loaded tool list appears.

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3-1-2. Creating and Editing a Set Tool

You can create and edit a set tool by clicking “EDIT” on the tool bar.

How to do is explained in “3-3-1 The EDIT SET TOOL Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

3-1-3. Deleting a Created and Edited Set Tool

You can delete the created and edited set tool by clicking “DELETE” on the tool bar.

Procedures

1 Select a set tool to be deleted and click “DELETE” button on the tool bar.

2 As the confirmation dialog box appears, click the “OK” button.

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3-1-4. Switching a Set Tool

You can switch the order of set tools by clicking “CHANGE” on the tool bar.

Procedures

1 Select a set tool to be switched in the order and click “CHANGE” button on the tool

bar. The “SWITCH SET TOOL” dialog box appears.

2 Enter the tool number to replace and click “OK”.

3-1-5. Displaying the Required Tool List

Click “REQ. TOOL” on the tool bar. The screen for the required tool list appears and you

can collect the information of the required tool from the NC program specified in the Simulation function, generate the required tool list, and then set it as the tool list. Refer to “3-3-2 The REQUIRED TOOLS Screen, Section 4” for the details. [Supplement] To do the above operation, you need a NC program specified in the Simulation function. If no NC program is available, this function will not be enabled. The NC program prepared in the Simulation function should have the description of the tool information. If no information is given, this function will not be also enabled.

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3-1-6. Saving a Tool List

You can save the created and edited tool list by clicking “SAVE” on the tool bar.

Procedures

1 Click “SAVE” button on the tool bar. The “TOOL LIST REGISTRATION” dialog

box appears.

2 Enter the file name and click the “OK” button.

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3-1-7. Transferring the Tool List to the 3D Virtual Monitor Transfer the created and edited tool list to use in the 3D Virtual Monitor.

Procedures

1 When you finish defining the data, click the “TRANSFER” button on the tool bar.

2 As the confirmation dialog box appears, click the “OK” button.

3 Data transfer starts. When the transfer is complete, the message “Data sending has been finished" appears. Click “OK”.

3-1-8. Halting Tool List Editing

You can halt editing the tool list by clicking “STOP” on the tool bar.

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3-2. Menu Bar on the TOOL LIST EDIT Screen You can operate the followings on the menu bar.

3-2-1. File Menu ■ Edit Tool List

Read Tool List You can load the tool list that is already registered. How to do is explained in “3-1-1 Reading a Tool List, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Save Tool List You can save the tool list that is created and edited. How to do is explained in “3-1-6 Saving a Tool List, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Transfer You can transfer the tool list that is created and edited to the 3D Virtual Monitor. How to do is explained in “3-1-7 Transferring the Tool List to the 3D Virtual Monitor, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Stop

You can stop creating and editing the tool list temporarily. How to do is explained in “3-1-8 Halting Tool List Editing, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

3-2-2. Edit Menu ■ Edit Tool List

Edit Set Tool You can create and edit a set tool. How to do is explained in “3-1-2 Creating and Editing a Set Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Delete Set Tool You can delete the set tool that is created and edited. How to do is explained in “3-1-3 Deleting a Created and Edited Set Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Switch Set Tool You can switch the order of set tools. How to do is explained in “3-1-4 Switching a Set Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Display Required Tool List You can collect the information of the required tool from the NC program, generate the required tool list, and then set it as the tool list. How to do is explained in “3-1-5 Displaying the Required Tool List, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

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3-3. The EDIT SET TOOL Screen and The REQUIRED TOOLS Screen

3-3-1. The EDIT SET TOOL Screen

Click “EDIT” on the tool bar. The EDIT SET TOOL screen appears and you can create

and edit a set tool.

(1) Setting a Set Tool

You can set a new set tool. A turning tool is created in this example.

Procedures

1 Click “READ” on the tool bar. The “HOLDER READING” dialog box appears.

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[Supplement] To select and load a base holder that is installed, click the “CATALOG” button and select the base holder on the “Read File” screen and click the “EXECUTE” button.

2 Select the base holder and click “OK”.

3 Click “READ” button on the tool bar. The “TOOL READING” dialog box appears.

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[Supplement] To select and load a tool that is installed, click the “CATALOG” button and select the tool on the “Read File” screen and click the “EXECUTE” button.

4 Select the tool and click “OK”.

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5 Set the “TOOL MOUNTING” and “PROJECTION AMOUNT”, and mount the tool to the appropriate position.

[Supplement] The “Tool Height” is automatically set when you select the “Tool Mounting”. However, you can change the value for the tool height if the automatically set value is not appropriate. The “Projection Amount” is a distance from the edge of the base holder (the tool mounting position) to the tool tip. The tool mounting position is indicated by the red dot on the base holder. 6 Click “OK” to register it to the tool list.

(2) Attaching a Sleeve to the Holder

Procedures

1 Click “SLEEVE” on the tool bar. The “DEFINE SLEEVE” dialog box appears.

2 Select whether to set a sleeve or not. To set a sleeve, enter the sleeve diameter and length value.

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3 Click the “OK” button to add a sleeve. To cancel the operation, click the “CANCEL” button.

(3) Deleting a Holder or Tool You can delete the holder or tool that you set.

■ Delete Holder

Click “DELETE” on the tool bar to delete the holder.

■ Delete Tool

Click “DELETE” on the tool bar to delete the tool.

(4) Changing the Offset Setting of a Set Tool

Click “EX.OFFSET” on the tool bar to extend the tool offset amount.

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[Supplement 1] To set the second offset for a groove tool, turn on the second offset and set the groove width to the cutting position. (For Turning Only) [Supplement 2] To use radius compensation for a mill tool, set the tool diameter and radius.

(5) Registering the Created and Edited Set Tool You can register the set tool that is created and edited. You can load the registered set tool to use the data for a similar tool, which will save you many steps in creating the set tool.

Procedures

1 Click “SAVE” on the tool bar. The “SET TOOL REGISTRATION” dialog box

appears.

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(6) Reading the Registered Set Tool You can load the set tool that is registered.

Procedures

1 Click “READ” on the tool bar. The “SET TOOL READING” dialog box appears.

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2 Select a set tool to be loaded and click the “OK” button. The set tool is loaded.

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(7) Menu Bar on the EDIT SET TOOL Screen

1. File Menu ■ Edit Set Tool

Read Set Tool You can register the registered set tool. How to do is explained in “(6) Reading the Registered Set Tool, 3-3-1 The EDIT SET TOOL Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Save Set Tool You can register the set tool that is created and edited. How to do is explained in “(5) Registering the Created and Edited Set Tool, 3-3-1 The EDIT SET TOOL Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

2. Edit Menu ■ Edit Set Tool

Read Holder You can load a holder. How to do is explained in “(1) Setting a Set Tool, 3-3-1 The EDIT SET TOOL Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Read Tool

You can load a tool. How to do is explained in “(1) Setting a Set Tool, 3-3-1 The EDIT SET TOOL Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Delete Holder You can delete the holder that is loaded. How to do is explained in “(3) Deleting a Holder or Tool, 3-3-1 The EDIT SET TOOL Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Delete Tool You can delete the tool that is loaded. How to do is explained in “(3) Deleting a Holder or Tool, 3-3-1 The EDIT SET TOOL Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

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Edit Tool Length You can edit the mounted tool length.

Procedures

1 Click “EDIT” menu on the menu bar, the “Set Tool Edit” submenu and then “Tool Length Edit”. The “CHANGE TOOL LENGTH” dialog box appears.

2 Enter the desired length value and click “OK”.

[Supplement] Note that you can enter the smaller value than the current tool length only.

Extended Tool Offset Amount You can set the extended tool offset amount. How to do is explained in “(4) Changing the Offset Setting of a Set Tool, 3-3-1 The EDIT SET TOOL Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Sleeve Definition You can attach a sleeve to the holder. You can set the extended tool offset amount. How to do is explained in “(2) Attaching a Sleeve to the Holder, Changing the Offset Setting of a Set Tool, 3-3-1 The EDIT SET TOOL Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

3. Display Menu You can change how you view the model in the Model Image pane.

■ Transparent View

If there is more than one model on the screen, you can view them as transparent structures so that you can view where they overlap. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Transparent” on the tool bar.

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■Auto Scale This operation automatically adjusts the viewing size of the models so that you can view the whole models in the Model Image pane. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Auto Scale” on the tool bar.

■ Move You can move the models on the screen by dragging them by the mouse. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Move” on the tool bar.

2 Drag the model by the mouse to move it on the screen.

■ Zoom This operation zooms into the whole models. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Zoom” on the tool bar.

■ Zoom out This operation zooms out the whole models. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Zoom Out” on the tool bar.

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■Zooming the Specified Area You can pick up two points on the models to specify the area to zoom. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Zooming the Specified Area” on the tool bar. 2 Specify the area to zoom on the model.

■ Rotation You can rotate the models on the screen by dragging them by the mouse. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Rotation” on the tool bar. 2 To rotate a model, drag it by the mouse on the Model Image pane.

■ X-Y Plane This operation displays the model on the X-Y plane. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “X-Y Plane” on the tool bar.

■ Y-Z Plane This operation displays the model on the X-Z plane. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Y-Z Plane” on the tool bar.

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■ Z-X Plane This operation displays the model on the Z-X plane. [Supplement] The following shows how to operate using the icons on the tool bar. Procedures

1 Click “Z-X plane” on the tool bar.

3-3-2. The REQUIRED TOOLS Screen

Click “REQ. TOOL” on the tool bar. The REQUIRED TOOLS screen appears.

You can collect the information of the required tool from the NC program specified in the Simulation function, generate the required tool list, and then set it as the tool list on this screen.

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(1) Setting a Required Tool List

Procedures

1 Click “REQ. TOOL” on the tool bar. The REQUIRED TOOLS screen appears.

2 Confirm that required tools are listed on the right.

3 To replace all the items at once, click the “REPL ALL” button on the tool bar.

To replace items individually, select a required tool and click the “REPLACE” button

on the tool bar.

[Supplement] To do the above operation, you need a NC program specified in the Simulation function. If no NC program is available, this function will not be enabled. The NC program prepared in the Simulation function should have the description of the tool information. If no information is given, this function will not be also enabled.

(2) Reading a Tool List

Click “READ LIST” on the tool bar to load the registered tool list.

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(3) Closing the REQUIRED TOOLS Screen

Click “CLOSE” on the tool bar to close the REQUIRED TOOLS screen.

(4) Menu Bar on the REQUIRED TOOLS Screen

1. File Menu

■ Edit Tool List Read Required Tool List

You can load the registered tool list. How to do is explained in “(2) Reading a Tool List, 3-3-2 The REQUIRED TOOLS Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

2. Edit Menu ■ Edit Tool List

Replace You can replace the individual set tool in the required tool list. How to do is explained in “(1) Setting a Required Tool List, 3-3-2 The REQUIRED TOOLS Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Replace All

You can replace all set tools in the required tool list. How to do is explained in “(1) Setting a Required Tool List, 3-3-2 The REQUIRED TOOLS Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Required Tool List OFF This closes the REQUIRED TOOLS screen and displays the TOOL LIST EDIT screen. How to do is explained in “(3) Closing the REQUIRED TOOLS Screen, 3-3-2 The REQUIRED TOOLS Screen, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

3. Display Menu Different Tools Display ON/OFF

This shows/hides the display of different tools between the required tool list and current tool list.

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4. Shape Registration Function You can facilitate future operations by registering created blanks, fixtures and tools. Click the “REGISTER MODEL” button on the basic screen of the Easy Modeling Function to display the “Registered Files List” screen.

■ Registered Files List Screen

(1) Menu Bar

(2) Tool Bar The tool bar has the most commonly used buttons to process tools such as “NEW” and “READ”.

(3) File Type List The list shows the types of the files. The file list shows the files of the type selected on the file type list.

(4) File List The area list files.

(1) (2)

(3)

(4)

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4-1. Managing the Files for Spindle-side Machine Environment, Tool List and Set Tool You can manage the files for spindle-side machine environment, tool list and set tool. On the registered file list screen, the available operations are the same between the spindle-side machine environment, tool list and set tool. In this example, the operation about the spindle-side machine environment is being explained.

4-1-1. Reading a Spindle-side Machine Environment File

You can load the spindle-side machine environment by clicking “READ” on the tool bar.

Refer to “4-5-1 File Menu, Section 4” for the details.

4-1-2. Deleting a Spindle-side Machine Environment File You can delete the spindle-side machine environment that is registered.

Procedures

1 Select a file name and click “DELETE” on the tool bar. The confirmation dialog box

appears.

2 To delete the file, click the “YES” button. To cancel, click the “NO” button.

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4-1-3. Changing the Name of Spindle-side Machine Environment File You can change the file name of the spindle-side machine environment that is registered.

Procedures

1 Click “NAME” on the tool bar. The “MACHINING ENVIRONMENT OPERATION”

dialog box appears.


4-1-4. Copying a Spindle-side Machine Environment File You can copy the spindle-side machine environment that is registered.

Procedures

1 Click “COPY” on the tool bar. The “COPY” dialog box appears.


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4-1-5. Writing a Spindle-side Machine Environment File You can write the spindle-side machine environment that is registered. You can set the written data to the Collision Avoidance System.

Procedures

1 Click “WRITE” on the tool bar. The “COPY” dialog box appears.

2 Enter the file name and click the “OK” button. [Supplement] Refer to “5 Model Data Exchange between Collision Avoidance System and 3D Virtual Monitor, Section 5 Application” for how to use the output data in the Collision Avoidance System.

4-1-6. Menu Bar on the Spindle-side Machine Environment 1. File Menu

■ Register Shape Read

You can read the machine environment on the spindle side. How to do is explained in “4-1-1 Reading the Machine Environment on the Spindle Side, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

2. Edit Menu ■ Register Shape

Delete You can delete the machine environment on the spindle side that is registered. How to do is explained in “4-1-2 Deleting the File of the Machine Environment on the Spindle Side, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Change Name You can change the file name of the machine environment on the spindle side that is registered. How to do is explained in “4-1-3 Changing the File Name of the Machine Environment on the Spindle Side, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

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Copy You can copy the file of machine environment on the spindle side that is registered. How to do is explained in “4-1-4 Copying the File of the Machine Environment on the Spindle Side, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Write You can write the machine environment on the spindle side that is registered. How to do is explained in “4-1-5 Writing the File of the Machine Environment on the Spindle Side, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Detail Search You can search the file of machine environment on the spindle side that is registered.

Procedures

1 Click “EDIT” on the menu bar, “Register Shape” and then “SEARCH”. The “SEARCH” dialog box appears.

2 Enter the search condition and click the “OK” button.

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Move File You can move the file of machine environment on the spindle side.

Procedures

1 Click “EDIT” on the menu bar, “Register Shape” and then “MOVE FILE”. The “MOVE FILE” dialog box appears.

2 Select the file to be moved and click the “OK” button.

Create Folder You can create a folder.

Procedures

1 Click “EDIT” on the menu bar, “Register Shape” and then “Create Folder”. The “NEW FOLDER” dialog box appears.

2 Enter a folder name and click the “OK” button.

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4-2. Managing Blank and Fixture Files You can manage the files for blanks and fixtures. On the registered file list screen, the available operations are the same between blank and fixture. In this example, the operation about blank is being explained.

4-2-1. Creating a New Blank

Select Blank from items and click “NEW” on the tool bar. You can create a new blank.

Refer to “■ Create Blank, 2-1-1 Creating a New Model, Section 4” for how to create a new blank. Refer to “2-3-3 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” for how to edit the created

blank.

[Supplement] Refer to “■ Create Fixture, 2-1-1 Creating a New Model, Section 4” for how to create a new fixture. Refer to “2-3-1 The FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4” for how to edit the created fixture.

4-2-2. Reading a Blank File

You can load a blank by clicking “READ” on the tool bar.


4-2-3. Editing a Blank

Select Blank from items and click “EDIT” on the tool bar. You can edit the registered

blank. Refer to “2-3-3 The BLANK SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 3” for how to edit the blank.

[Supplement] Refer to “2-3-1 The FIXTURE SHAPE DEFINITION Screen, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for how to edit the created fixture. Note that you cannot edit the jaw or center created and saved on the BLANK AND FIXTURE DEFINITION screen here.

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4-2-4. Deleting a Blank File You can delete the registered blank file.

Procedures


appears.


4-2-5. Changing a Blank File Name You can change the file name of the registered blank.

Procedures

1 Click “NAME” on the tool bar. The “BLANK OPERATION” dialog box appears.


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4-2-6. Copying a Blank File You can copy the registered blank file.

Procedures



4-2-7. Writing a Blank File You can write the registered blank file. You can set the written data to the Collision Avoidance System.

Procedures

1 Click “WRITE” on the tool bar. The “Save As” dialog box appears.


[Supplement] Refer to “5 Model Data Exchange between Collision Avoidance System and 3D Virtual Monitor, Section 5 Application” for how to use the output data in the Collision Avoidance System.

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4-2-8 Menu Bar for Blanks 1. File Menu

■ Register Shape Create New

You can create a new blank. How to do is explained in “4-2-1 Creating a New Blank, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Read

You can load the blank file. How to do is explained in “4-2-2 Reading a Blank File, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

2. Edit Menu ■ Register Shape

Edit You can edit a blank. How to do is explained in “4-2-3 Editing a Blank, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Delete

You can delete a blank file. How to do is explained in “4-2-4 Deleting a Blank, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Change Name You can change a blank file name. How to do is explained in “4-2-5 Changing a Blank File Name, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Copy You can copy a blank file. How to do is explained in “4-2-6 Copying a Blank File Name, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Write You can write a blank file. How to do is explained in “4-2-7 Writing a Blank File Name, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

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Detail Search You can search the registered blank file.

Procedures



Move File You can move a blank file.

Procedures


2 Select a file to be moved and click the “OK” button.

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Procedures

1 Click “EDIT” on the menu bar, “Register Shape” and then “Create Folder.” The “NEW FOLDER” dialog box appears.


4-3. Managing the Tool File 4-3-1. Creating a New Tool

Select Tool from items and click “NEW” on the tool bar. You can create a new tool.

The followings are the tools you can create. ■ TURNING TOOL ● DOUBLE ● IN SINGLE F ● IN SINGLE B ● IN DOUBLE ● INSIDE MULTIPLE TOOL ● ROUND TOOL ● IN ROUND ● THREAD ● IN THREAD ● GROOVE ● FACE GROOVE I ● FACE GROOVE L ● IN GROOVE ● IN FACE GROOVE ● OTHER OUT ● OTHER IN

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■ ROTATING TOOL ● CENT DRILL ● SPOT DRILL ● DRILL ● BACK BOR ● TAP ● B TAP ● P TAP ● PT TAP ● REAMER ● FLAT E-MILL ● R E-MILL ● FACE-MILL ● CHAMFER ● HELICAL TAP ● SIDE CUTTER ● OTHER

In this example, the creation methods for OD cutting tool, ID cutting tool and flat end mill are being explained.

<Outer diameter cutting tool> <Inner diameter cutting tool> <End mill>

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(1) Creating an Outer Diameter Cutting Tool

Procedures

1 Select Tool from items and click “NEW” on the tool bar. The “TOOL TYPE

SELECTION” dialog box appears.

2 Select “TURNING TOOL” as “TOOL” and “SINGLE” as “TOOL TYPE” and click the “OK”

button. The “PARAMETER” dialog box appears.

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3 Enter parameters. The following details are set in this example: Tool Direction: Right, Tool Angle (A1) : 55, Edge Angle (A2) : 3, Tool Length (L1) : 150, Bite Width (D1) : 25, Bite Width (D2) : 32, Nose-R: 0.4, Tool Height: 25, Tip Height: 5.

[Supplement] The parameter marked with "*" does not affect the shape of the tool. It is used to search for the tool.

4 Click the “OK” button. The tool is created.

[Supplement 1] The tool information parameters are used in searching the tool data.

[Supplement 2] Refer to “4-3-3 Editing a Tool, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for how to edit the created tool.

5 Click the “OK” button. The “TOOL REGISTRATION” dialog box opens.


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(2) Creating an Inner Diameter Cutting Tool

Procedures

1 Select Tool from items and click “NEW” on the tool bar. The “TOOL TYPE


2 Select “TURNING TOOL” as “TOOL” and “IN SINGLE F” as “TOOL TYPE” and click the “OK” button. The “PARAMETER” dialog box appears.

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3 Enter parameters. The following details are set in this example: Tool Direction: Right, Tool Angle (A1) : 80, Edge Angle (A2) : 1, Tool Length (L1) : 350, Tool Diameter (D1) : 32, Tool Diameter (D2) : 38, Nose-R: 0.4, Tool Height: 25, Tip Height: 5.


4 Click the “OK” button and the tool is created.





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(3) Creating a Rotating Tool (End Mill)

Procedures

1 Select Tool from items and click “NEW” on the tool bar. The The “TOOL TYPE


2 Select “TURNING TOOL” as “TOOL” and “FLAT E-MILL” as “TOOL TYPE” and click the

“OK” button. The “PARAMETER” dialog box appears.

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3 Enter parameters. The following details are set in this example: Tool Diameter (D1) : 20, Tool Diameter (D2) : 20, Tool Length (L1) : 70, Tool Length (L2) : 150 and Teeth Number: 4.


4 Click the “OK” button and the tool is created.





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7 4-3-2. Reading a Tool File

You can load the tool by clicking “READ” on the tool bar.


4-3-3. Editing a Tool

Select Tool from items and click “EDIT” on the tool bar. You can edit the registered tool.

Procedures

1 Select a tool file name and click “EDIT” on the tool bar. The CREATE TOOL screen

appears.

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(1) Changing Tool Parameters

Procedures


2 Change the value in each field and click the “OK” button.

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(2) Editing a Tool Shape

Procedures

1 Click “EDIT SHAPE” on the tool bar. The EDIT TOOL SHAPE screen appears.







Creates and edits the arc shape.


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[Supplement] Menu on the TOOL EDIT SHAPE screen 1. Edit Menu ■ Profile Edit

- Insert a line Inserts a line at the line with the cursor.

The same as “INSERT” on the tool bar

- Delete a line


The same as “DELETE” on the tool bar

- Arc


The same as “ARC” on the tool bar

- Force


The same as “FORCE” on the tool bar

- Back


The same as “BACK” on the tool bar

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(3) Editing a Tool Mounting Data

Procedures

1 Click “MOUNT” on the tool bar. The TOOL SETTING INFO screen appears.

2 Enter the value in each field.

[Supplement 1] The cutting position is the tool tip position from the tool reference point. The NC commands are treated based on the cutting position. [Supplement 2] The turning tool has the following parameters besides the cutting position parameter.

Mount Position You can set the tool mounting face to the holder in this parameter. Tip Mount Angle You can set the angles of the tip outline shape in this parameter.


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(4) Changing a Tool Cutting Region You can change the cutting region.

Procedures

1 Click “REGION”. The SPECIFY CUTTING RANGE screen appears.


[Supplement 1] The cutting range indicates the allowable cutting range with the used tool shape. [Supplement 2] The turning tool has the following parameter besides the cutting position parameter.

Tip Height You can set the tip height in this parameter.


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(5) Deleting a Tool You can delete a tool.

Procedures

1 Click “Delete” on the tool bar. The confirmation dialog box appears.

2 To delete the tool, click the “YES” button. To cancel, click the “NO” button.

(6) Deleting a Cutter/Tip You can delete a cutter or tip.

Procedures

1 Click “Delete” on the tool bar. The confirmation dialog box appears.

2 To delete, click the “YES” button. To cancel, click the “NO” button.

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(7) Changing a Cutter/Tip Shape of Tool You can change the cutter/tip shape of the current tool.

Procedures

1 Click “SHAPE” on the tool bar. The SPECIFY CUTTING RANGE screen appears.


This button edits the tip shape.

[Supplement]

Click “TIP” on the tool bar. The “PARAMETER INPUT” dialog box

appears. You can set the cutter/tip shape by selecting the shape from “PARAMETRIC” and entering the value.

For the rotary tool, the button “CUTTER” appears on the tool bar.

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[Turning tool]

[Rotary tool]

Select “PARAMETRIC”from the followings. DIAMOND ROUND TRIANGLE SQUARE GROOVE

Select “PARAMETRIC”from the followings. FLAT BULL NOSE BALL TAPER BALL FACE DRILL CHAMFERING TAP STANDARD

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Creates and edits the circular shape.


[Supplement] Menu on the TIP EDIT SHAPE screen 1. Edit Menu ■ Profile Edit

- Tip/Cutter Parameter You can set the tip/cutter shape.

The same as “TIP” or “CUTTER” on the tool bar

- Insert a line


The same as “INSERT” on the tool bar

- Delete a line


The same as “DELETE” on the tool bar

- Arc


The same as “ARC” on the tool bar

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- Force Moves the line with the cursor to the front of existing lines.

The same as “FORCE” on the tool bar

- Back


The same as “BACK” on the tool bar

(8) Menu on the TOOL CREATE Screen

1. Edit Menu ■ Create Tool Parameter Input

You can edit the tool parameters. How to do is explained in “(1) Changing Tool Parameters, 4-3-3 Editing a Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Edit Tool Shape

You can edit a tool shape. How to do is explained in “(2) Editing a Tool Shape, 4-3-3 Editing a Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Tool Mount Info

You can set the tool mounting data. How to do is explained in “(3) Editing a Tool Mounting Data, 4-3-3 Editing a Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Cutting Region

You can edit the tool cutting region. How to do is explained in “(4) Changing a Tool Cutting Region, 4-3-3 Editing a Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Delete Tool Shape

You can delete a tool. How to do is explained in “(5) Deleting a Tool, 4-3-3 Editing a Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Delete Tip Shape

You can delete the tip of turning tool. How to do is explained in “(6) Deleting a Cutter/Tip, 4-3-3 Editing a Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Edit Tip Shape

You can edit the tip shape of turning tool. How to do is explained in “(7) Changing a Cutter/Tip Shape of Tool, 4-3-3 Editing a Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Delete Cutter Shape You can delete the tip of rotary tool. How to do is explained in “(6) Deleting a Cutter/Tip, 4-3-3 Editing a Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

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Edit Cutter Shape

You can edit the tip shape of rotary tool. How to do is explained in “(7) Changing a Cutter/Tip Shape of Tool, 4-3-3 Editing a Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

4-3-4. Deleting a Tool File You can delete the registered tool file.

Procedures


appears.


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4-3-5. Changing a Tool File Name You can change the file name of the registered tool.

Procedures

1 Click “NAME” on the tool bar. The “BLANK OPERATION” dialog box appears.


4-3-6. Copying a Tool File You can copy the registered tool file.

Procedures



4-3-7. Writing a Tool File You can write the registered tool file. You can set the written data to the Collision Avoidance System.

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Procedures




4-3-8 Menu Bar for Tools 1. File Menu

■Shape Registration Create New

You can create a new tool. How to do is explained in “4-3-1 Creating a New Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Read

You can load a tool file. How to do is explained in “4-3-2 Reading a Tool File, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

2. Edit Menu ■Shape Registration

Edit You can edit a tool. How to do is explained in “4-3-3 Editing a Tool, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

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Delete You can delete a tool file. How to do is explained in “4-3-4 Deleting a Tool File, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Change Name You can change a tool file name. How to do is explained in “4-3-5 Changing a Tool File Name, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Copy You can copy a tool file. How to do is explained in “4-3-6 Copying a Tool File, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Write You can write a tool file. How to do is explained in “4-3-7 Writing a Tool File, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Detail Search You can search the registered tool file.

Procedures

1 Click “EDIT” on the menu bar “Register Shape” and then “SEARCH”. The “SEARCH” dialog box appears.


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Move File You can move the tool file.

Procedures

1 Click “EDIT” on the menu bar “Register Shape” and then “MOVE FILE”. The “MOVE FILE” dialog box appears.



Procedures

1 Click “EDIT” on the menu bar “Register Shape” and then “Create Folder”. The “NEW FOLDER” dialog box appears.


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4-4. Managing the Holder File 4-4-1. Creating a New Holder

You can create a new holder.

Procedures

1 Select Holder from items and click “NEW” on the tool bar. The “PARAMETER”

dialog box appears.

2 To create the shape using the standard holder, select the item from the list. Enter the value

in each field.

[Supplement] The list that appears in the STD HOLDER parameter is the data registered in “(2) Standard Holder Registration, 1-1-1 Environment Menu, Section 4”. 3 To confirm the input, click the “OK” button.

[Supplement] Refer to “4-4-3 Editing a Holder, Section 4 Easy Modeling Function” for how to edit the created holder.

4-4-2. Reading a Holder File

You can read the holder by clicking “READ” on the tool bar.


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4-4-3. Editing a Holder

Select Blank from items and click “EDIT” on the tool bar. You can edit the registered

blank. (1) Specifying the Tool Mounting Position

You can specify the tool mounting position to the holder. ■ Tool mounting: “STANDARD”

Procedures

1 Enter the value of mounting position in reference to the holder reference point.

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■ Tool Mounting: “EXTENSION” Use this parameter when the tool mounting position is shifted from the holder reference point.

Procedures

1 Enter the value of mounting position in reference to the holder reference point.

2

(2) Editing a Holder Shape You can edit a holder shape.

Procedures

1 Click “SHAPE” on the tool bar. The PROFILE CREATION screen appears.

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2 Enter new parameters for the outline. The followings are operation methods using the icons on the tool bar.






(3) Menu Bar on the CREATE HOLDER Screen 1. Edit Menu

■ Create Holder Parameter Input

You can change the holder parameters. How to do is explained in “4-4-1 Creating a New Holder, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Edit Shape You can edit a holder shape. How to do is explained in “(2) Editing a Holder Shape, 4-4-3 Editing a Holder Shape, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

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External Read You can load the holder STL shape from external data.

Procedures

1 Click the “EDIT” menu on the menu bar, the “Create Holder” submenu and then “External Read”. The “READ FILE” dialog box appears.

2 Select a file name to load and click “EXECUTE” button.

4-4-4. Deleting a Holder File You can delete the registered holder file.

Procedures


appears.


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4-4-5. Changing the Holder File Name You can change the registered holder file name.

Procedures

1 Click “NAME” on the tool bar. The ”HOLDER OPERATION” dialog box appears.


4-4-6. Copying the Holder File You can copy the registered holder file.

Procedures



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4-4-7. Writing a Holder File You can write the registered holder file. You can set the written data to the Collision Avoidance System.

Procedures




4-4-8. Menu Bar for Holders 1. File Menu

■ Shape Registration Create New

You can create a new holder. How to do is explained in “4-4-1 Creating a New Holder, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Read

You can load a holder file. How to do is explained in “4-4-2 Reading a Holder File, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

2. Edit Menu ■ Shape Registration

Edit You can edit a holder. How to do is explained in “4-4-3 Editing a Holder, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

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Delete You can delete a holder file. How to do is explained in “4-4-4 Deleting a Holder File, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Change Name You can change a holder file name. How to do is explained in “4-4-5 Changing a Tool File Name, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Copy You can copy a holder file. How to do is explained in “4-4-6 Copying a Holder File, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Write You can write a holder file. How to do is explained in “4-4-7 Writing a Holder File, Section 4” and refer to the description in the subsection.

Detail Search You can search the registered holder file.

Procedures



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Move File You can move a holder file.

Procedures




Procedures

1 Click “EDIT” on the menu bar “Register Shape” and then “Create Folder”. The “NEW FOLDER” dialog box appears.


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4-5. Menu Bar on the File List Screen Registered with Shapes The description given in this subsection can be applied to any cases from “4-1 Managing the Files for Spindle-side Machine Environment, Tool List and Set Tool, Section 4” to “4-4 Managing the Holder File, Section 4”.

4-5-1. File Menu ■ Shape Registration Read This menu loads a file from the catalog or external files. ■ Read from Catalog

Procedures

1 Select the item from items display and click “File” on the menu bar, “Register Shape” and then “READ”. The “READ” dialog box appears.

2 Click the “CATALOG” button. The “READ FILE” dialog box appears.

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3 Select a file and click the “EXECUTE” button. The selected file is added to the file list display.

[SEARCH]

This button displays the Detail Search dialog box. You can narrow the models on the list by entering the search condition.

[LIST]

This button switches the display between the list and thumbnail.

■ Read from External File

Procedures

1 Select the item from items display and click “File” on the menu bar, “Register Shape” and then “READ”. The “READ” dialog box appears.

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2 Click the “EXTERNAL FILE” button. The “READ FILE” dialog box appears.

3 Select a file and click the “EXECUTE” button.

[Supplement]

Or alternatively, after selecting the item from items display, you can click the

“READ” button on the tool bar to display the “READ” dialog box.

Backup You can save the file management content to the backup file.

Procedures

1 Click “FILE” on the menu bar, “Register Shape” on the submenu and then “BACK-UP”.

2 The “BACK-UP DATA SIZE” confirmation dialog box appears and click the “OK” button

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3 The “Save As” dialog box appears. Select the destination folder, enter the file name and click the “SAVE” button.

Restore You can restore the file management content from the back-up file.

Procedures

1 Click “FILE” on the menu bar, “Register Shape” the submenu and then “Restore”. 2 The “Open” dialog box appears. Select the file name and click the “Open” button.

Close This menu closes the registered file list screen.

4-5-2. Display Menu ■ Display

Thumbnail/List You can switch the display between thumbnail and list.

Sort You can sort the registered files either by file name, size, or date.

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SECTION 5 APPLICATION


1. Auxiliary Functions for Machine Tools 1-1. NC Tailstock 1-1-1. Overview

This section explains the NC tailstock for MULTUS series and LB-EX series. The simulated operation of the NC tailstock is performed in the following procedure. (1) Define the tailstock center. (2) Set the W-axis zero point. (3) Set the sizing position, approach position, and retract position. (4) Move the NC tailstock.

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(1) Define the tailstock center The “Blank and Fixture Definition” screen of the Easy Modeling Function defines the tailstock center. You can define the tailstock by either of the two methods:

- Select the tailstock center from the catalog. - Create the tailstock center.

To create the tailstock center, refer to “1-1-5 Defining the Center” in the manual for 3D Virtual Monitor. This section explains the case for selecting the tailstock center from the catalog.

Procedures

1 Display the “Blank and Jigs Definition” screen. Press the READ button on the tool bar

in the “Blank and Jigs Definition” screen of the Easy Modeling Function, click the “Read Fixture” button.

2 The “Read Fixture” dialog box opens.

3 Select the tailstock center to be used and click the “OK” button. [Supplement] - If there is no tailstock center in the “Read Fixture” dialog box, click the “Catalog” button, and

select the tailstock of the request from the “File reading” screen.

4 The tailstock center appears on the “Blank and Jigs Definition” screen. [Supplement] - When the blank already exists and if the tailstock center is read, it will be arranged at the right

end of the blank. - If the tailstock moves by the simulation facility and it goes into the sizing position, the

tailstock center will move to the position of the tailstock center set on the “Blank and Jigs Definition” screen automatically.

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5 Click the “Transfer” button to transfer the blank and jig (tailstock center) to the

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(2) Setting the W-axis zero point

Procedures

1 Click the zero point arrangement button of the simulation function, and open the “Zero Point Arrangement” dialog. Refer to “3 Zero point arrangement” of the commands manual of 3D Virtual Monitor for details of the “zero point arrangement” dialog.

2 Open the “Assign a Point” screen of the “Zero Point Arrangement” dialog.

3 Click the “Select” button and open the “Work Origins Assign a Point” screen. Click the part which serves as the zero point in the “graphic window.” In this case, click the right end side of the blank. The red x mark appears on the clicked position. This operation is called picking.

4 Adjust the Z-axis and W-axis zero position with the specified coordinates input column.

In this example, the blank right end face is regarded as the Z-axis zero point, and the spindle nose is regarded as W-axis zero point. The “Specified Position ZA” column is set to 0. The picked blank right end face serves as the zero point. Set the value 262 at the “Picked up Position W” column to the “Specified Position W” column. The “Picked up Position” shows the position of W-axis from the spindle nose, and the spindle nose serves as the zero point of W-axis.

5 Press the “OK” button and open the screen for selecting continuation of the program zero point setting.” Click the “NO” button and press the “OK” button, and then terminate the zero point arrangement screen.

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(3) Setting the sizing position, approach position, and retract position

Procedures

1 Find the sizing position. Open the “Axis Feed” tab on the “Manual Operation” screen, and click “W+” button and “W -” button to move the tailstock to the sizing position. In this example, the W410 position is regarded as the sizing position.

2 Click the “Edit” menu of the menu bar and the “Data setting for lathes” submenu. Then, click the “Tailstock parameter” submenu.

3 “NC TAILSTOCK” screen opens.

Enter “410” which has been obtained as the sizing position. Set the approach position and retract position based on the sizing position.

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(4) Moving the NC tailstock

Procedures

1 The tailstock moves to the predetermined position when the G code and M code for NC tailstock is specified. The “NC Monitor” screen displays the state of NC tailstock.

G195 – The tailstock moves to the sizing position (selectable from SP=1, SP=2, SP=3) M56 -- Tailstock sizing position command M55 -- Tailstock retract position command M847 -- Tailstock retract end command M98 -- Low-pressure command M99 -- High-pressure command

[Notes] The tailstock is located on the sizing position by tailstock sizing position command. This position changes depending on the parameter setting. On the machine, the spring and the W-axis thrust balance with each other. In the case of 3D Virtual Monitor, the NC calculates the W-axis position by the following formula. Since the W-axis position differs from the actual machine, even if the tailstock does not collide in the 3D Virtual Monitor, it may collide with the turret or the tool.

[W-axis sizing position] = [Sizing position (WP)] - [Tailstock spring shrinkage] [Tailstock spring shrinkage] = [Thrust (low/high)] x 1000 / [Tailstock spring constant] - [Initial deflection of the tailstock spring]

[Thrust (low/high)] : Tailstock parameter [Tailstock spring constant] : Tailstock system parameter [Initial tailstock spring deflection] : Tailstock system parameter

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1-2. Tow-along Tailstock 1-2-1. Overview This subsection explains about the tow-along tailstock (programmable tailstock). The tow-along tailstock is used in the following procedure. 1) Define the tailstock center. 2) Set the W-axis zero point. 3) Move the tailstock.

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(1) Defining the tailstock center The “Blank and Fixture Definition” screen of the Easy Modeling Function defines the tailstock center. You can define the tailstock by either of the two methods:

- Select the tailstock center from the catalog. - Create the tailstock center.

To create the tailstock center, refer to “1-1-5 Defining the Center” in the manual for 3D Virtual Monitor. This section explains the case for selecting the tailstock center from the catalog.

Procedures

1 Open the “Blank and Jigs Definition” screen of Easy Modeling Function, and click the “READ” button on the tool bar. Open the “Read” dialog box and click the “Jig read” button.

2 The “Jig Reading” dialog box opens.

3 Select the tailstock center to be used and click the “OK” button. [Supplement] If there is no tailstock center in the “Jig Reading” dialog box, click the “CATALOG” button, and select the required tailstock center on the “Read File” screen.

4 The tailstock center appears on the “Blank and Jigs Definition” screen.

[Supplement] - When a blank already exists and when the tailstock center is read, the tailstock is placed at the

right end of the blank. - If the tailstock moves by the simulation function and it goes into the sizing position, the tailstock

center will automatically move to the tailstock center set on the position the “Blank and Jigs Definition” screen.

5 Click the “TRANSFER” button. The NC transfers the blank and jig data (tailstock center) to the simulation function.

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(2) Setting W-axis zero point As an example, the tailstock end face comes to the position 200 mm forward from the end of the blank. This subsection explains the case where the 200-mm position is set as the zero point of the W-axis.

Procedures 1 Set the Z-axis zero point on the zero point arrangement screen beforehand. 2 Open the axis feed screen of the manual operation method screen.

Click the “Execute” menu of the menu bar and then “Manual/MDI operation” submenu to display the manual operation method screen.

3 Move the tailstock to the suitable position. Move the tailstock to the position 200 mm away from the blank end face using W+ button or W- button of the axis feed screen. Measure the distance between the tailstock end face and the blank end face on the distance screen of the measurement function. To display the measurement function, click the “Tool” menu on the menu bar and the “Measurement” submenu.

4 Set the W-axis zero point. Memorize the present W-axis position on the NC monitoring screen. In this case, W-axis is located in -106 position. Click the “Edit” on the menu bar and the “Data setting for lathes” submenu. Then, click “Zero Set” on the submenu, and display the “Zero Set” screen.

Add the previously memorized value “-106” to the WA-axis data. In this case, the current WA-axis value is 51743. So add “-106” and set the resultant value 51637.

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(3) Moving the tailstock

Procedures

1 By specifying G152W0 on the MDI screen in the manual operation mode, the tailstock moves to the position 200 mm away from the blank end face.

[Supplement] At first, it is necessary to set the starting position (connection position) of the tailstock and the saddle. The position where the tailstock and the saddle are connected is set as the W-axis start position in the data setting screen. 1. Click the machine tool selection button of the simulation function to open the machine selection

screen. 2. From the list of machine selection screen, select the machine of which connecting position is to

be set, and click the edit button. 3. The Machine Data Properties screen opens. Click the Starting Position tab to open the starting

state screen. 4. Set the connection position of the tailstock and the saddle as the W-axis setting column as

shown below.

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[Supplement] If the machine has a Y-axis such as MACTURN, the Y-axis moves when the tailstock is connected. Click “Edit” menu on the menu bar and the “Data Setting for Lathe” submenu. Then, click the “Tailstock Connection Position” submenu to display the “Tailstock Connection Position” screen. Set the YS-axis position at the time of tailstock connection on the “Tailstock Connection Position” screen.

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1-3. Steadyrest The relieving operation of the steadyrest can be simulated.

M122 -- Steadyrest retract M123 -- Steadyrest advance

[Supplement] The steadyrest is in the retract position when the NC is reset or the blank is redrawn. [Notes] The NC does not check for interference between the tool paths during advance and retract of the steadyrest. M122: Retracting the steadyrest.

M123: Advancing the steadyrest

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1-4. Parts Catcher The parts catcher can be advanced or retracted by the M code. [Supplement] When the NC is reset or the blank shape is redrawn, the parts catcher is located in the retract state. [Notes] The NC does not check for interference between the tool paths during advance or retract of the parts catcher. The basket of the parts catcher is located in a fixed position. Be careful that the basket position may differ from the actual position.

M77: Advancing the parts catcher

M76: Retracting the parts catcher

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1-5. Spindle Synchronized Rotation Command The spindles rotate in synchronous mode with the following M codes.

M150 -- Spindle synchronized rotation command cancel M151 -- Spindle synchronized rotation command

The 3D Virtual Monitor will transfer the blank by shifting the phase when the spindle synchronized rotation command is specified. (The phase difference can be set at the optional parameter long word No. 28.) A through-hole can be made by machining using the 1st and the 2nd spindles. Match the 1st spindle speed with the 2nd spindle speed by specifying the spindle synchronized rotation command. Moreover, the phase is shifted by the the amount set at the optional parameter long word No.28 (unit: 0.001 degree).

When the spindle synchronized rotation command is specified during spindle stop, the jaws are displayed. You can check the 1st and 2nd spindle jaws for interference while the blank is transfered.

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2. Optional Machine Specifications

2-1. Ten or Fifty Sets of Zero Offset 2-1-1. Overview

The number of zero offsets between 10 sets and 50 sets are adopted for the machine such as VTM. You can select two or more program coordinate systems (zero point offset) by the commands in the program. Extension up to the 10 sets or the 50 sets is possible for zero point offset. The following screens permit use of two or more program zero points. - “Zero Point Arrangement” screen, “Zero Set” screen, and “SET P-ZERO NO.” screen of the Easy Modeling Function (1) Zero point arrangement screen

Click “Model” on the menu bar and then “Zero Point Arrangement” to open the Zero Point Arrangement screen.

Select the relevant zero point number from the coordinate system selection list, and set the zero point. For details of the “Zero Point Arrangement” screen, refer to “3 Zero Point Arrangement” in the manual of 3D Virtual Monitor.

(2) Zero Point Setting Screen

Click “Edit”, “Data Setting for Lathes”, and “Zero Set” by turns from the menu to open the “Zero Set” screen.

Set and check the zero point of 10 sets (or 50 sets). The currently selected zero point is highlighted in yellow.

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(3) “SET P-ZERO NO.” screen of the Easy Modeling Function Easy Modeling Function permits the following operation by setting zero point number as the blank model. - When the blank model is transmitted, the zero point of the zero point number set as the blank model will

be automatically set. - In the “2-1 Positioning Function Using Machine Offsets,” it is possible to move the blank model to zero

point position of the zero point number. Set the zero point number on the blank model in the following procedure. 1. Activate the Easy Modeling Function and select the blank model on the “Blank and Jigs Definition”

screen. Then, press the edit button. 2. Press the zero point button on the blank shape creation screen. 3. Press the number button on the P-zero point setting screen. 4. Display the SET P-ZERO screen. Set the target zero point number in the zero point number column.

Then, press “OK” to complete data setting.

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2-2. TOOL ID Function

2-2-1. OVERVIEW This function allow 3D virtual monitor to check NC program even if it is TOOL ID format. TOOL ID information will be set on following screen. ・TOOL ID Information screen ・Tool Shape for TOOL ID Too

Please refer [OSP-P200L TOOL-ID function Instruction Manual] for detail. [ATTENION] Following funcions are not supported if the NC program was discrived with TOOL ID format. ・Tool Life Management Function ・Tool Preparation cycle Function

(1) TOOL ID Information Screen There are 3 types of TOOL ID Information Screen as below.

MG Tool ID Information TOOL ID Information for the tools which is located in Tool Magazine.

RS Tool ID Information TOOL ID Information for the tools which is located in Ready Station.

Turret Tool ID Information TOOL ID Information for the tools which is located in Turret [ATTENION] *) When you register the tool ID data, Please set all tool in “MG Tool ID Information” in case of H1 turret side. TOOL ID information will move to “RS Tool ID Information” or “Turret Tool ID Information” during simulation however all TOOL ID information will be back to “MG Tool ID Information” after simulation. MG Tool ID Information Screen is explained as follows (RS Tool ID Information Screen and Turret Tool ID Information Screed are same) Click “Edit” on menu bar and select “Data Set for Turning”,” Tool ID Information”,”MG ID Information” then “MG TOOL ID Information” screen is displayed.

(A) The screen is changed by clicking tab.

There are three types of information screen as follows. MG TOOL Set Tool Group Number, Serial number of tool and Tool kind.

（A）

（B）（C）（D）

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TABLE OFFSET1 Set First tool offset and nose-R OFFSET2 Set Second tool offset and nose-R

[ATTENION] When you transfer tool model data from EASY MODELING to 3D virtual monitor, you can select to send offset data which is registered in EASY MODELING. to OFFSET 1 and OFFSET 2.. It is better to use TRANSFER with offset. If tool offset data of EASY MODELING is correct. However you must set GROUP NO. and SER.NO and KIND must be set before transfer otherwise offset value will not be set. ・MG TOOL TABLE screen

KIND Setting tool kind M: Milling tool、L: Turning tool ML: Multi tool

STND Not use.

・OFFSET1,OFFSET2 screen

OFFSET X Geometry offset X (offset value in the horizontal direction of tool presetter) relative to the radius. �999.999[mm] / �39.3700[inch]

OFFSET Z Geometry offset Z (offset value in the vertical direction of tool presetter). �999.999[mm] / �39.3700[inch]

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OFFSET Y Geometry offset in the Y-axis direction. �999.999[mm] / �39.3700[inch]

NOSE-R Specifies the nose R offset value in the X direction. �99.999[mm] / �3.9369[inch]

P Nose-R Pattern 1 to 9.

[Supplement] OFFSETX will be used as radius compensation in case of milling tool.

(B) Click “TOOL DATA SET” bottom to display “TOOL DATA SET” screen. You can set or delete the tool information.

GROUPNO. Tool group number 0 ～ 99999999

SERIAL No. Tool serial number 0 ～ 9999

TOOL KIND Set Tool kind M: Milling tool、L: Turning tool ML: Multi tool

CHIPS Specifies the number of tips for multiple edge tools. 0 ～ 6 CHIP ANGLE Specifies the indexing angle of M-spindle with a multiple edge tool.

Octagonal multiple edge tool: 0/45/90/135/180/225/270/315 Dodecagonal multiple edge tool: 0/30/60/90/120/150/180/210/240/270/300/33

[Supplement] Tool ID information will be deleted by setting 0(zero) in GROUP NO. and SERIAL NO. When you modify the data, please delete once and input number again.

(C) Click “ID DATA” bottom to display “INDICATION DATA /MG” screen Each Tool data will be displayed.

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CHIP DIRECT Not use HOLDER A Preset angle to be used when the offset value for conversion of Baxis

angle as mounted on the machine has been recorded. 0 ～ 359

OFFSET MD Specified the index position for the tool when use. If select “NO SELECT” and press “OK” then offset value is defined as a offset of 1ST SP BASE-A then calculated the offset value for other index position automatically.

(D) Click “SEARCH” bottom to display ”FIND” screen

Search tool ID

(2) TOOL shape screen Click 「Edit」 and select 「Data Set for Turning」、「Tool Shape」(above of Tool ID Information)「MG ID shape」then 「MG TOOL Shape」 screen. Will be displayed (RS Tool ID Information Screen and Turret Tool ID Information Screed are same)

Define tool shape for tools.

Tool Code Setting Tool Code This setting will shown in the table of “Processing time calculation” to

easy to identify the process. Holder A Preset angle to be used when the offset value for conversion of Baxis

angle as mounted on the machine has been recorded 0 ～ 359

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2-2-2. Operation flow Please prepare following things before start NC program check. (1)Register TOOL-ID information, (2) Register tool model (1) Register TOOL-ID information The method of registering TOOL ID information for H1 turret is explained as follows. Operation procedure

1 Open MG TOOL ID screen Click “Edit” on menu bar and select “Data Set for Turning”、”Tool ID Information”、”MG ID Information” then “MG TOOL ID Information” screen will be displayed. (Please choose Turret TOOL ID information to set tool date for tools which is mounted on V turret) Click “TOOL DATA SET” bottom to display “TOOL DATA SET” screen. You can set or delete the tool information.

2 Display “TOOL DATA SET” screen. Click “TOOL DATA SET” on “MG TOOL ID Information” screen

3 Set GROUP NO.,SERIAL NO. and TOOL KIND. CHIPS and CHIP ANGLE must be set in case of multi tool.

[Supplement]

Offset value is set automatically during transfer the model data from EASY MODELING. However P number for NOSE-R is not set. Please set P number manually.

(2) Register tool model Register tool model by EASY MODELING The method of registering TOOL MODEL for H1 turret is explained as follows.

Operation procedure

1 Display “REQUIRED TOOLS” screen. Start EASY MODELING and press “A turret” bottom to display TOOL LIST EDIT then press [REQ.TOOL] to display “REQUIRED TOOLS” screen

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You will see the GROUP NO. and SERIAL NO. of tools which is registered on right side. If there is no same ID number tool in EASY MODELING, the color of background will be orange.

The method of setting SET TOOL on EASY MODELING is explained as follows. 1) Read registered tool.

Click”REPL ALL” button If there is same TOOL ID tool, READ CONFIRMATION screen is displayed.

If the model data is correct, Click YES.

2) Create net SET TOOL

If TOOL is not set in EASY MODELING (orange colored tool), Create new set tool in EASY MODELING. Select empty line in left side chart and press “EDIT” EDIT SET TOOL screen is displayed. Set HOLDER, SLEEVE,TOOL and PROJECTION AMOUNT etc. GROUP NO. and SERIAL NO. are transferred from right chart automatically. Press “OK” to close EDIT SET TOOL screen. SET TOOL with TOOL ID number has created as follows.

［Attention］ In case of multi tool, only first tooth is checked whether tool is exist in EASY MODELING. The second tooth and after are not checked and the orange color of background remains even if tool(Tooth) is in EASY MODELING,

For example, 210001、220001、230001、240001 are assigned for one multi tool however the color of background for 220001、230001、240001are orange.

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2 Open TOOL LIST EDIT And click “TRANSFER” to transfer TOOL model to 3D virtual monitor.

You are asked “Do you set offset automatically?” If you click “YES”, offset value will be sent with tool model and offset value is replaced in TOOL ID INFORMATION table. All preparation for checking NC program has been done. You can simulate NC program to check collision and estimate cutting time.

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2-2-3. Setting of EASY MODELING FUNCTION. The method to be able to refer the TOOL ID INFORMATION between 3D virtual monitor and EASY MODELING FUNCTION is explained as follows.

Procedure

1 Start EASY MODELING and open “BLANK AND JIGS DEFINITION” screen. click “FILES(F)” on menu bar and select “SET ENVIRONMENT” and “OPTION SETING”

2 Choose “ALL FUNCTION” on TOOL ID Click”…’ and open common dialog.

3 Select TID file (TOOL ID information file) There is TID file under following holder. C:\ADMAC-Parts\DataL\［Machine name］ or C:\ADMAC-Parts\ DMTSIM_L_MCH\［Machine name］

Go to the proper holder and choose TID file in common dialog.

4 Click “OK” and close “OPTION SETTING” screen.［OK］

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3. Adjustment with the Machine 3-1. Adjustment with Axis Movement If the machine has the Collision Avoidance System, make the monitor operation agree with the actual machine by function setting for linear interpolation at the rapid traverse or home position shifting order. The Collision Avoidance System of the actual machine secures the tool path by linear interpolation at the rapid traverse. Therefore, when performing the simulation with the 3D Virtual Monitor, make settings on the linear interpolation at rapid traverse. In the case of ATC machine, make settings in the home position moving order, and make the operation agree with each other. <Linear interpolation at the rapid traverse> If the machine has the Collision Avoidance System, linear interpolation at the rapid traverse is used to detect interference correctly. The 3D Virtual Monitor also uses the linear interpolation at the rapid traverse and enables correct simulation of the machine with Collision Avoidance System. - In the usual rapid traverse interpolation (G00), the tool path is not the straight line as shown in the figure

below.

- In the rapid traverse linear interpolation specification, the tool path becomes the straight line, as shown in

the figure below.

- To change the rapid traverse linear interpolation specification, click the “NC Spec” tab on the “Machine

Data Properties” screen.

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<Home position or ATC home position moving order> The axis moving order can be set by the home position moving commands (or ATC home position moving commands). (However, this function becomes effective only when there is linear interpolation at rapid traverse.)

Set the home position moving order on the following screen. - The “Home position movement order” screen

Click the “Edit” menu on the menu bar and the “Data setting for the lathe” submenu. Then, click “Home position movement order” submenu to displays the screen.

[Supplement]

Set values from 0 to 3 0: No axis movement 1: Move to the 1st axis 2: Move to the 2nd axis 3: Move to the 3rd axis If “0” is set at all the axes, the machine does not feed any axis even if an axis moving command G20 is specified.

- “ATC Home Position Move” screen

Click the “Edit” menu of the menu bar and the “Data Setting for the Lathe” submenu. Then, click “ATC Home Position Move” on the submenu to display the screen.

[Supplement]

Set values from 0 to 1 0: No axis movement 1: Move to the 1st axis If “0” is set at all axes, the machine does not feed any axis even if the axis movement to the home position is specified with G21.

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3-2. Adjustment of Setting Data This is the function for setting the NC parameters such as machine zero point data, tool data, and parameter data in the 3D Virtual Monitor. (*1)

[Advantages]

- Set the same limits to the Virtual Monitor and the machine. When bringing the tool close to the blank or when escaping the tool to the limit after machining, the monitor and machine make the same operation and check for interference exactly. (*2)

- By setting the same optional parameters for the machine and Virtual Monitor, it is possible to equalize the tool paths such as those for cycle commands.

- It is possible to verify the NC programs which use the system variables (VZOFZ etc.) for changing zero point offset.

*1: Read only the data with which the screen is prepared by 3D Virtual Monitor among the data stored in

the TOP file described later. For details, refer to the [Items related with the TOP file]. *2: When the machine has the Collision Avoidance System, it is necessary to set “0” for linear

interpolation at the rapid traverse for entering (*3) by 3D Virtual Monitor. *3: Check “G00 linear interpolation specification” of NC specification display of the machine data setting

screen. [Notes] You should back up the NC parameters before reading the TOP file output from the machine. For details, refer to the “Backup of NC parameter” described later.

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[Notes] - Backup of NC parameter

You should back up the NC parameters before reading the TOP file output from the machine. The NC parameter backup procedure and the procedure to recover the previous data are explained below. 1. Backup of NC parameters

Click the “Edit” menu, “Lathe Data Setting”, “Parameter input/output setting screen” to display the “Parameter In-Output” screen. Write the TOP files on the output screen of the parameter input/output screen. At this time, select “All” for the tool data, zero point data, and the parameters.

2. Recovering the NC parameters

Read the TOP file backed up in the following procedures in the real machine offset setting screen.

- Reading the TOP file which was backed up on the machine offset setting screen

Click “Machine Structure Set” of the “Environment” menu, and open “Machine Structure Set Wizard: TOP file reading.” Read the TOP file created by “1 Backup of NC parameters.” - Setting the graphic zero point on the actual machine offset setting screen

Set 50,000 as a value of the linear axis of the graphic zero point on the “Machine Structure Set Wizard: Turning graphic zero point setting” screen. In the case of the following figures, set 50,000 at XA, YI, ZA, and W.

Press the “finish“ button to close the screen.

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3-2-1. Procedure for Obtaining the Machine Data This subsection explains the method of obtaining machine data by classifying the machines into the one with Collision Avoidance System and the machine without it. - Machine with Collision Avoidance System 1) Machine operation 1-1) The machine outputs the TOP file.

1. The TOP file is output by the data input/output function (D-PIP). Refer to the “OSP-P200L operation manual” for details.

1-2) Obtaining the graphic zero point value.

1. Using the graphic zero point acquisition tool (GetGraphicPoint.exe), obtain the machine graphic zero point, and write out to the file (VGN file).

2. The graphic zero point acquisition tool is located under the environment where 3D Virtual Monitor was installed. C:\ADMAC-Parts\DmtL\TOOL\GetGraphicPoint.exe (When 3D Virtual Monitor is installed in the C drive)

3. Copy the GetGraphicPoint.exe onto a handy USB memory. 4. Insert a USB memory into the machine and execute GetGraphicPoint.exe by the Explorer. 5. The VGN file will be created in the same folder with the date and time used as the main file mame.

Example: 200711121927.VGN (VGN file created when the graphic zero point acquisition tool is executed at 19:27on November 19, 2007.)

2) Operation of 3D Virtual Monitor 2-1) Read the TOP file with the Machine Structure Set Wizard [Top File Read].

In the following procedure, open the actual machine offset setting wizard screen, and read the TOP file output from the machine.

1. Open the actual machine offset setting wizard screen of the menu, and click keys from “Environment” to “Machine Offset Setting.”

2. Press the reference button and open the file designation screen. 3. Select the TOP file output from the machine. 4. Press the “OK” button. The address is set in the TOP file address column of the actual Machine

Structure Set Wizard screen. By clicking the “Next” button on the Machine Structure Set Wizard screen, the TOP file will be read and it will be moved to the Turning Set Graphic Origins.

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[Notes] - If the “NEXT” button is pressed when the TOP file address column is the blank, the control will

move to the Turning Set Graphic Origins screen without any processing. - If the parameters in the TOP file exceed the setting range, the error appears.

If the “OK” button is pressed, the NC continues data reading by skipping the error items. When the cancel button is pressed, you will be asked whether you want to return to the screen selected before reading.

Press the “OK” button and the parameters will return to the previous state.

2-2) Set the graphic zero point with the Machine Structure Set Wizard.

Read the VGN file in the following procedures in the Turning Set Graphic Origins screen, and set the graphic zero point.

1. Press the reading button to open the file designation screen. 2. Select the VGN file output from the machine. 3. The graphic zero point of the VGN file is set in the Graphic Origins column.

4. When the “Finish” button is pressed, the NC terminates the application software while saving the

current settings.

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- Machine Having No Collision Avoidance System 3) Machine operation 3-1) The TOP file is output from the machine.

The TOP file is output using the data input/output function (D-PIP). Refer to the “OSP-P200L operation manual” for details.

3-2) Measure the distance from the spindle end to the zero point.

As shown in the figure below, measure the distance from the 1st spindle programming zero. (For the 2nd spindle models, also measure the distance from the 2nd spindle programming zero.)

4) Operation of 3D Virtual Monitor 4-1) Read the TOP file using the Machine Structure Set Wizard.

Refer to “2-1.” 4-2) Set the graphic zero point using the Machine Structure Set Wizard.

Set the graphic zero point in the following procedures on the Turning Set Graphic Origins screen. 1. Press the reading button to open the file designation screen. 2. Set the distance (Z) from the programming zero point measured by the method described in “3-2

program zero point distance (Z) column.” 3. In the case of 2 spindle machines, set the program zero point distance (W) measured by the method

described in “3-2” Programming zero point distance (W) column. 4. Press the calculation button and the graphic zero point is set. 5. When the “Finish” button is pressed, the NC terminates the application software while saving the

current settings.

Measure the programming zero position to set the graphic zero point.

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[Supplement] - Items related with the TOP file reading

The following are required for simulation by 3D Virtual Monitor. The 3D Virtual Monitor does not support any other items. No other items (tool shape, chuck shape, or tailstock) of which shapes are defined by the Easy Modeling Function.

1) Item of “Edit” → “Tool Offset” 2) The following items in “Edit” → “Data Setup for Lathes”

- Tool life management - Tool life management 2 - Zero point setting - Common variables - Variable limit - Home position - Home position moving order - ATC home position - ATC home position moving order - Tailstock parameter - Tailstock system parameter - Optional parameter - Tool interference parameter - Y-axis system parameter - B-axis turret swivel offset

* The 3D Virtual Monitor is not compatible with G/M code macro and the unit setting because they

are not compatible with the TOP file output function on the OSP.

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4. Application to Easy Modeling Function

4-1. Position setting function using the machine offset value

Tool extension or a blank position can be adjusted with the tool offset value or zero point offset value (TOP file). [Notes] The tool extension or a blank position cannot be changed by changing the tool offset value or zero point offset value which are set by 3D Virtual Monitor.

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- To use “Position setting function using the machine offset value”, it is necessary to turn on “the positioning using the offset of the machine” on the “Graphic Directory and Parameter” screen and to read the TOP file in the Machine Structure Set Wizard.

* To display the “Graphic Directory and Parameter” screen, click “Environment” menu and then click

“Graphic Directory and Parameter.”

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- Moving the model using the programming zero point of the memorized machine

Procedures

1 Press the movement button on the “Blank and Fixture Definition” screen of the Easy Modeling Function to open the movement screen.

2 Select the model (blank, the chuck jaws, center) to be moved. 3 Press the zero point button. 4 The selected model moves.

[Supplement] - To move the blank, locate the zero position set at the model onto the machine zero point. - In the case of chuck jaws, the chuck moves so that the jaws stopper surface comes to the position

away from the machine zero point by the CZ amount. - To move the center, select a center and press the zero point button, the following MOVE TO

PROGRAM ZERO POSITION screen appears.

At D3, enter the hole diameter of the center made in the blank. At WR, enter the position of blank end face with regard to the programming zero.

- By pressing the initial position button, the model which has moved can be returned to the position located immediately after the model creation or model reading.

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- Model movement using the memorized tool offset data The operating procedure depends on the turret type.

- V turret (Lower turret of MacTturn, turret for the LB series and LU series) - H1 turret (Upper turret of MacTurn or Multus)

(V turret operating procedure)

Procedures

1 Display the EDIT TOOL SET screen.

2 Press the SET OFFSET button. Based on the tool offset values of the machine memorized by the system, the projection amount, and tip distance are set.

3 Press the INITIAL POSITION button. Data are set at the tip distance, projection amount, and reference offset number so that the tool comes to the position where the tool data was initially read.

[Supplement] - For the machine tool offset, refer to the number corresponding to the reference offset number.

The number as the tool number with the same initial value of the reference compensation number is set.

- When using the offset setting, the standard tool needs to be entered correctly. Refer to “2-3 Changing the Machine Setting Screen” for the reference tool setting method. [Notes] - When machining the blank held by the 1st spindle with the tool to be used, select the 1st spindle

as the machining axis. When machining the blank of the 2nd spindle, select the 2nd spindle as the machining axis.

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(Handlign H1 turret)

Procedures

1 Display the EDIT SET TOOL screen.

2 Based on the NC command, set the OFFSET SET ANGLE, CUTTING POSITION, and EDGE NUMBER. OFFSET SET ANGLE: B-axis angle setting when the settings are made with the machine CUTTING POSITION: Position setting at the time of offset setting with the machine. EDGE NUMBER: When using the EDGE NUMBER in the case of the multipoint tool, select “USE”. In the other case, select “NOT USE.”

3 Press the SET OFFSET button. Based on the tool offset values of the machine memorized by the system, the data are set at the projection amount, tip distance, and the ref. offset NO.

4 Press the INITIAL POSITION button. Data are set at the tip distance, projection amount, and ref. offset no. so that the tool comes to the position where the tool was initially read.

[Supplement] - For the machine tool offset, refer to the CUTTING POSITION (BASE A, BASE B) of the tool number

at the reference offset number. As the initial value of the reference compensation number, the same number as the tool number is set.

- When using the offset setting, the reference tool needs to be entered correctly. For the setting method of the reference tool, refer to the “Changing Machine Setting Screen.”

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4-2. Comparison between Modeling and System Data If the TOP file output from the machine is read using the Machine Structure Set Wizard, the system will memorize the machine program zero point and the tool offset The Easy Modeling Function compares the machine and modeling data of memorized machine programming zero, tool offset, and blank/jig positions, and the tool projection amount. The modeling fucntion gives warning if there is a difference. [Notes] To use “operation navigation”, display the Graphic Data Dierctory and Parameter screen, and turn on the positioning using the offset of the machine. Then, read the TOP file using the Machine Structure Set wizard.

* To display the Graphic Data Dierctory and Parameter screen, select “the Graphic Data Directory

and Parameter” from the “Environment” menu. - Notes for zero point If the zero point position set on the blank on the “Blank and Fixture Definition” screen of the Easy Modeling Function and does not agree with the programming zero of the memorized machine, the background color of the blank of the model list turns magenta.

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- Tool check lamp If the projection amount on the tool list screen of the Easy Modeling Function differs from offset values of the memorized machine, the magenta M-character lamp lights. When they agree, the M character lamp on the gray background lights.

- Tool position tolerance You can set the tolerance of the “Notes for zero points” and “Tool check lamp”. Open the “Blank and Fixture Definition” screen of the Easy Modeling Function. Open the optional setting screen in the following order; “File” → “Environment” → “Option Setting” of the menu. The factory-set tolerance is 0.1 mm.

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5. Exchanging Model Data between CAS and 3D Virtual Monitor The tools, jigs, and blank model data for Collision Avoidance System (OSP-P200 option) and those for the 3D Virtual Monitor are basically compatible with each other. The data exchange method is described below. [Notes] There are cases where the model data cannot be commonly used depending on the software version of the Collision Avoidance System and 3D Virtual Monitor.

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5-1. Data Transfer from Collision Avoidance System to 3D Virtual Monitor

This subsection explains how to transfer the tool data, blank data, etc. from the Collision Avoidance System to 3D Virtual Monitor using an USB memory.

5-1-1. Data Registration in Collision Avoidance System Register the data to be transferred to 3D Virtual Monitor. The registration method of the working environment on the spindle side, tool list, and set tools is explained below.

(1) Registering machining environment on the spindle side

Procedures

1 Select the machining preparation mode on the Collision Avoidance System screen. Press “F2” (Blank and Jigs Definition).

2 Select the “Spindle” and press “F7” (EDIT). The “Blank and Jigs Definition” screen appears.

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3 Press the “Extension” key and then “F7” (Saving Machining Environment). The “Machining Environment Registration dialog” appears.

4 Enter the file name and press “F7” (OK).

5 When the “ACS Data Registration” dialog appears, press “F7” (OK).

With the above operation, the machining environment on the spindle side is registered.

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(2) Registration of the tool list

Procedures

1 Establish the machining preparation mode on the Collision Avoidance System screen. Then, press “F2” (Blank and Jigs Definition).

2 Select the “A Turret” and press “F7” (EDIT). The “Tool List Edit” screen appears.

3 Press the “Extension” key and then “F7” (Save Tool List). The “Tool List Edit” screen appears.

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(3) Registration of the set tool

Procedures


2 Select the “A Turret” and press “F7” (Edit). The “Tool List Edit” screen appears.

3 Select the set tools to be registered and press the “F2” (EDIT SET TOOL). The “Set Tool” screen appears.

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4 Press the “Extension” key and then “F7” (SAVE SET TOOL). The “Set Tool Registration” dialog appears.

5 Enter the file name and press “F7” (OK).

The set tools are registered with the above operation.

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5-1-2. Data Writing from Collision Avoidance System This function is used to write the data registered according to the description in “5-1-5 Collision Avoidance System.” A tool is written, in the example here.

Procedures

1 Insert the USB memory into the USB port (upper side) of this machine. 2 Establish the machining preparation mode on the Collision Avoidance System screen. Then,

press “F2” (Blank and Jigs Definition).

3 Press “F1” (REGISTER MODEL) and display the registered file list screen.

4 Select the tool from the TYPE column and select the file to write on.

[Supplement] When writing the machining environment on the spindle side, select the machining environment on the spindle side from the TYPE column, and select the file to write on. When writing the tool list, select the tool list A from the TYPE column and select the name of file to write on. When writing the set tools, select the set tool from the TYPE column and select the name of file to write on.

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5 Press the “Extension” key and then press “F3” (WRITE FILE). The WRITE FILE dialog appears.

6 When US0 is selected as the destination for data writing, press “F7” (Execute).

The tool data is saved in the USB memory with the above operation.

[Supplement 1] The USB data (below) or TCA data can be listed by pressing “F1” (INDEX). The hard disk can be also selected as the destination of data writing by pressing “F3” (INPUT ADDRESS). [Supplement 2] For the method of removing USB memory, refer to “2-2-1 Removing USB Device, Section 2” in the reference manual. [Notes] Type change (Change of the file type) There may be a case where the version of Easy Modeling Function for Collision Avoidance System does not agree with the version of Easy Modeling Function for 3D Virtual Monitor. As a result, it may be impossible to read the tool list, set tool, or turning tool that includes any of the following portions: - Groove outer end face I, groove outer end face L, or the groove internal end face. - Tool list or set tool that includes the sleeve. 1. Check the software version of the Easy Modeling Function of the 3D Virtual Monitor. Start the easy modeling and open the version information of the “Help” in the pull-down menu.

Version.2.4.8.5 The numeral in the 2nd place from the right

If 8 or larger, select NORMAL. If 4 to 7, select BASIC. The file is written in the form which can be read by the software of any version.

2. Type change (Change of file type)

Press “F2” (Type Change). Observe that the WRITE FILE dialog shows ‘Basic’, and press “F7” (Execute).

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5-1-3. Reading Data with 3D Virtual Monitor

Data is written according to the description in “5-1-2 Data Writing from Collision Avoidance System, Section 5”. The written data is read into the 3D virtual Monitor. Here, the tool data is read.

Procedures

1 Connect the USB memory containing the data written from the Collision Avoidance System to the personal computer equipped with the 3D Virtual Monitor.

2 Activate the 3D Virtual Monitor and press the Easy Modeling Function on the

navigation tool bar.

3 Press the model registration and display the registered file list screen.

4 Select the file type to be read. Here, select the tool.

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[Supplement] - When reading the machining environment on the spindle side, select the machining

environment on the spindle side from the TYPE column. - When reading the tool list, select the tool list A from the TYPE column. - When reading the set tool, select the set tool from the TYPE column.

5 Press the (READ) key on the tool bar, the “Read” dialog appears.

6 Press the “EXTERNAL file.”

7 Select the USB memory, and select the file to be read, and press “Execute.”

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8 When the “STL File check” dialog appears, press “OK”.

9 When you press “OK” after completion of checking, the “Tool Registration” dialog appears.

10 Press “OK” to register the tool.

The tool is registered in the 3D Virtual Monitor with the above operation.

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5-1-4. Using Data Registered in 3D Virtual Monitor This subsection explains about how to use the data read and registered according to the description in “5-1-3 Reading the data in 3D Virtual Monitor, Section 5.” First explanation is about the usage of machining environment on the spindle side, tool list, and set tool.

(1) Using the machining environment data on the spindle side

Procedures

1 Activate the 3D Virtual Monitor and press (Easy Modeling Function) on the navigation tool bar.

2 When you press the “Spindle”, the “Blank and Fixture Definition” screen appears.

3 If you press (READ) on the tool bar, the “READ” dialog appears.

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4 When you press the READ button for the machining environment, the “Read Machining Environment” dialog appears.

5 Select the file to read and press “OK”

With the above operation, the machining environment on the spindle side written from the Collision Avoidance System can be used with the 3D Virtual Monitor.

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(2) Use of tool list data

Procedures

1 Activate the 3D Virtual Monitor and press the Easy Modeling Function on the navigation tool bar.

2 When you press the “A Turret”, the “tool list edit” screen appears.

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3 When you press the (READ) button on the tool bar, the “A turret tool list reading”

dialog appears.

4 Select the tool list to read and press “OK”.

With the above operation, the machining environment on the spindle side written from the Collision Avoidance System can be used with the 3D Virtual Monitor.

(3) Using the set tool data

Procedures


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2 When you press the “A Turret”, the “Edit Set Tool” screen appears.

3 When you press (edit) on the tool bar, the “Set Tool Editing” screen appears.

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4 When you press (READ) on the tool bar, the “Set Tool Reading” dialog appears.

5 Select the Set Tool to read and press “OK”.

With the above operation, the set tools written from the Collision Avoidance System can be used with the 3D Virtual Monitor.

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5-2. Data Transfer from 3D Virtual Monitor to Collision Avoidance System This subsection explains how to transfer the data of tool, blank, etc. from 3D Virtual Monitor to the Collision Avoidance System using the USB memory.

5-2-1. Data Registration with 3D Virtual Monitor Register the data which is transferred to the Collision Avoidance System. Usage of the machining environment on the spindle side, tool list, and set tool is explained here. (1) Registering the machining environment on the spindle side

Procedures


2 When you press “SPINDLE”, the “Blank and Jigs Definition” screen appears.

3 When you press (SAVE) on the tool bar, the “machining environment registration”

dialog appears.

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4 Enter the file name and press “OK”.

The machining environment on the spindle side is registered with the above operation.

(2) Registering the tool list

Procedures

1 Activate the 3D Virtual Monitor, and press the Easy Modeling Function on the navigation tool bar.

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2 When you press the “A Turret”, the “Tool List Edit” screen appears.

3 When you press (SAVE) of the tool bar, the “Tool List Registration” dialog appears.


The tool list is registered with the above operation.

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(3) Registering the set tool

Procedures


2 When the “A Turret” is pressed, the “Tool List Editing” screen appears.

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3 Select the set tool to register and press and press (Edit) on the tool bar. The Edit

Set Tool” screen appears.

4 When you press (Save) button on the tool bar, the “Set Tool Registration” dialog

appears.


The set tool is registered with the above operation.

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5-2-2. Data Writing from 3D Virtual Monitor Write the data transferred to the Collision Avoidance System from 3D Virtual Monitor. Here, move the tool data.

Procedures


2 Press “Register Model” to display the registered file list screen.

3 Select a tool from the TYPE column and select the file to write on.

[Supplement] - When writing the machining environment on the spindle side, select the machining

environment on the spindle side from the TYPE column, and select the name of file to write on.

- When writing the tool list, select the tool list A from the TYPE column and select the name of file to write on.

- When writing the set tool, select the set tool from the TYPE column and select the name of file to write on.

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4 When you press the (WRITE) button, the “Save As” dialog appears.

.

5 Select the USB memory as a destination for data writing. Then, name and save the data.

[Notes] File type Select the file according to the software version of the Easy Modeling Function for Collision Avoidance System. Refer to “5-3 Adjustment of Data Type with the Collision Avoidance System.”

6 When the file check dialog appears, press “OK”

The tool data is saved in the USB memory with the above operation.

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5-2-3. Data Reading by Collision Avoidance System Data is written according to the description in “5-2-2 Data Writing from 3D Virtual Monitor, Section 5”. The written data is read into the Collision Avoidance System. Here, the tool data is read.

Procedures

1 Insert the USB memory into the USB port (above) of this machine the USB memory containing the data written out from 3D Virtual Monitor.


3 Press “F1” (Register Model) to display the “Registered File List” screen.

4 Select the type of file to read. Here, select the tool data.

[Supplement] - When reading the machining environment on the spindle side, select the machining environment on the spindle side from the TYPE column.

- When reading the tool list, select the tool list A from the TYPE column. - When reading the set tool, select the set tool from the TYPE column.

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5 When you operate the keys in the order of “Extension”, “F2” (READ), and “F2” (External Read), the “read file” dialog appears.

6 Since US0 is selected as the destination for data reading, select the data to read and press

“F7” (Execute).

[Supplement] By pressing “F1” (INDEX CHANGE), the data can be changed to USB (lower side) and the TCA list screen of USB (below). By pressing “F3” (INPUT ADDRESS), the hard disk can be selected as the destination for data writing.

7 When the “File Check” dialog appears, press “F7” (OK).

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8 When checking is completed, press “F7” (OK).

9 When the “tool registration” dialog appears, press F7 (OK) to register the tool.

10 After registration, press “F8” (CLOSE) to close the “READ FILE” dialog.

With the above operation, the tool is registered in the Collision Avoidance System.

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5-2-4. Using Registered Data for CAS Make use of the data read according to the explanation in “5-2-3 Data Reading by Collision Avoidance System, Section 5.” Usage of the spindle side machining environment, tool list, and set tool is explained here. (1) Using the machining environment data on the spindle side

Procedures

1 Select the machining preparation mode on the Collision Avoidance System screen, and press “F2” (Blank and Jigs Definition).

2 When you select the spindle and press “F7” (EDIT), the “Blank and Jigs Definition” screen appears.

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3 Press the “Extension” key and then “F6” (Read Machining Env.). The “Read Machining

Environment” dialog appears.

4 Select a file to read and press “F7” (OK).

With the above operation, the machining environment on the spindle side written from 3D Virtual Monitor can be used for the Collision Avoidance System.

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(2) Using the tool list

Procedures

1 Select the machining preparation mode on the Collision Avoidance System screen and press “F2” (Blank and Jigs Definition).

2 Select “A Turret” and press “F7” (EDIT). The “Tool List Edit” screen appears.

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3 Press the “Extension” key and then “F6” (READ TOOL LIST). The “A Turret Tool List

Reading” dialog appears.

4 Select the file to read and press “F7” (OK).

With the above operation, the tool list written from 3D Virtual Monitor can be used for the Collision Avoidance System.

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(3)Using the set tool

Procedures

1 Establish the machining preparation mode on the Collision Avoidance System screen and press “F2” (Blank and Jigs Definition).

2 Select the “A Turret” and press “F7” (EDIT). The “Tool List Edit” screen appears.

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3 When you press “F2” (EDIT SET TOOL), the “Tool Assembly” screen appears.

4 Press the “Extension” key and then “F6” (READ SET TOOL), the “Set Tool Reading” dialog appears.

5 Choose the file to read and press “F7” (OK).

With the above operation, the set tool written from the 3D Virtual Monitor can be used for the Collision Avoidance System.

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5-3. Adjustment of Data Type with Collision Avoidance System

Write the data by matching the data type of the tool, set tool, and tool list with the software version of the Collision Avoidance System.

5-3-1. Checking the Software Version of the Collision Avoidance System Check the software version of the Collision Avoidance System for the machine with OSP-P200. To display the NC control software information, select the Machining Management Mode and press “F4” (Trouble Information) and press “F5” (System Configuration). When you press the page key, the character string “SOECA***.DIR.” is displayed* The “*** part” shows the version number.

5-3-2. Writing tool, set tool, and tool list Procedures

1 Select the file to write on. On the “Registered file list” screen, select the item of type (tool, set tool, and tool list) and select the object to write on.

2 Selecting the writing format. - Press the WRITE button and the “Save As” screen will open.

- Select either of the following two formats as a file type. Select with the software version number. If the number is larger than 258 : Select NORMAL. If the number is between 244 and 257 : Select BASIC. Write the file in the format so that the file can be read by the software of every version. If the file is written with “BASIC”, there are the following restrictions.

- If the tool has the groove outer end face I, or groove outer end face L, change it to the other

(outer diameter), If the tool has the groove inner end face, change it to the others (inside diameter). Once the tool shape is written in the file, it cannot be changed.

- If the set tool or the tool list has a sleeve, remove the sleeve and reset the projection amount.

3 When the save button is pressed, the software starts writing the required data.

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Revision History

Revision History

January 26, 2007 First Edition March 5, 2007 Second Edition

December 19, 2008 Third Edition February 20, 2009 4th Edition

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Specifications and other information included in this manual are subject to change without notice due to machine improvements.

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