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T
ool table | Accessing the tool table
6.2
A
ccessing the tool table
The T
ool T
able is accessed from the DRO set
up screen.
T
o access the tool t
able:
Press the
SETUP
k
ey
Press the
T
ool T
able
sof
t key
.
6
A
CU-RI
TE | TURNPWR | User's Manual | 08/2020
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
1 Fundamentals
13
About this Manual
14
Control Model
16
Intended Place of Operation
16
New Functions of Software
16
Changed Functions of Software
16
Access Code
17
2 Introduction
19
Turnpwr
20
Conversational and G-Code Format
20
Powering up
21
E-STOP and Shutdown
22
Find Home
23
Writing Programs
24
Console
25
Rear Panel
25
Screen Navigation
25
Dialogues and Drop down Menus
26
General Operating Guidelines
27
Calculator
31
Context Sensitive Help
31
Console Keypad
33
Operating Mode Screens
34
Display Navigation
34
DRO Display Screen
34
Program Display Screen
34
Accessories
35
Electronic Handwheel and Connecting Cable
35
Simulation Software for Windows Pcs
35
3 Machining Fundamentals
37
Machining Fundamentals
38
Position Encoders and Reference Marks
38
Axis Designations
38
Coordinate System
39
Absolute Coordinates
39
Incremental Coordinates
39
Machine Datum
40
Workpiece Datum
40
Units of Measure
40
Establishing a Datum
41
Tool Dimensions
42
Tool Length
42
Tool-Tip Radius Compensation (TRC)
42
Manual Machine Positioning
43
Move Tool
43
4 DRO Mode
47
Overview
48
DRO Screen
49
Status Bar Display
50
Move Tool
51
Turning Functions
52
Zeroing the Z Axis
53
Teach Position
54
Diameter/Radius Mode
55
Turning Function Keys
56
4.10 DRO Cycles
57
5 Program Edit Mode
59
Programming Introduction
60
Program Display Mode
60
Program Function Screen
61
Program Drawing View
62
Program Screen Display
63
Program Mode Soft Keys
64
Program Functions
65
View Hard Key
68
View Setup Soft Keys
70
Block Form Dialogue
71
Step Functions Soft Keys
73
Program Steps Soft Keys
74
Clear Program Soft Key
74
Save/Discard Soft Key
75
Run Options Soft Keys
75
Program Saving
76
Folder Management
77
Creating a Folder
77
Naming a New Folder
77
Deleting a Folder
78
Program Management
79
Saving a Program
79
Naming a Program
79
Deleting a Program
79
Loading a Program
80
Backing up a Program
80
Importing a DXF Drawing
82
Program Mode Functions
83
Program Type Filter
83
USB Access
83
Creating Programs Overview
84
New Part Program
84
6 Tool Table
85
Overview
86
Accessing the Tool Table
87
Navigating the Tool Table
88
Soft Keys
89
Editing the Tool Table
90
Entering a New Tool
90
Editing a Tool
90
Deleting a Tool
90
Tool Data
91
Tool Offsets
92
7 Programming
95
Conversational Programming
96
Programming Considerations
96
Fundamentals for Creating a Program
98
Testing a Program
101
Machining Your Part
103
Potentiometer for Feedrate Override
103
Program Tracking
104
G-Code Programs
105
G-Code Editing Capabilities
105
Loading a G-Code Program
106
Running a G-Code Program
106
Using the Tool Table
106
Starting or Stopping a G-Code Program
107
G-Code and M-Code Definitions
108
G-Code
108
M-Code
110
Additional G-Code Conventions
111
8 Program Steps and Cycles
113
Overview
114
Set Tool
115
Specifying the Tool by Its Tool Table Number
115
Importing Tool Settings from the Tool Table
115
Entering the Tool Data
115
Entering Spindle Data
116
Tool Position
116
Positioning the Tool
117
Defining a Contour
118
Line
118
Arc
118
Blend (Arc)
120
Blend (Chamfer)
121
Turning Cycles
122
Shoulder
122
Plunge
124
Contour
126
Recess Cycles
129
Recess
129
Recess Contour
131
Thread Cycles
134
Thread (Straight)
134
Thread (Taper)
135
Drilling and Boring
138
Drill
138
Bore
138
Tapping
139
8.10 Other Steps
140
Repeat
140
Comment Step
141
Auxiliary Functions
142
Dwell
143
Reference Point
143
9 Demonstration Program
145
Overview
146
Selecting a Datum
147
Programming
148
Selecting a Tool
148
Setting the Block Form
148
Programming a Shoulder
149
Programming a Tool for Turning a Contour
150
Programming a Contour's Profile
150
Programming a Contour Step
150
Programming a Tool for Recessing
151
Programming a Recess
151
Programming the Second Recess
152
Programming a Tool for Threading
152
Programming a Thread Step
153
Saving the Program
154
Testing the Program
155
Running the Program
156
Tool Changes
157
Clearing the Program
158
10 Calculators
159
10.1 Overview
160
10.2 Math Calculator
161
Using the Calculator to Insert Data
161
Trig Functions
162
10.3 Geometry Calculator
164
Accessing the Geometry Calculator
164
Geometry Calculator User Interface
164
Adding Geometry Features to the Listing
165
Managing Geometry Results
166
Returning Features to the Part Program
166
Geometry Calculator Functions
166
Program Example
167
10.4 RPM Calculator
171
Accessing the RPM Calculator
171
Calculating the RPM
171
11 Setup
173
11.1 Overview
174
Job Setup
174
Installation Setup
174
Tool Table
174
Message Log
174
11.2 Job Setup
175
Axis
175
Feed Rate
176
Display
176
Parts Counter
176
Job Clock
177
11.3 Tool Table
178
11.4 Message Log
179
11.5 Service Files
180
12 Machine Functions
181
Machine Functions
182
13 Software Update
183
13.1 Updating the System Software
184
14 Simulators for Windows Pcs
185
14.1 Simulator for Windows Pcs
186
Overview
186
System Requirements
186
On Screen Keypad
187
Keyboard Shortcuts
188
14.2 Virtual Machine Simulator
191
Simulation Software
191
Installation
191
Operation
191
Updating
192
Uninstalling
192
Control Panel
193
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