360
MACROS
96-8000
June 1999
Simple Patterns That Are Repeated Over And Over Again In The Shop
Patterns that recur over and over again can be parameterized and kept around for easy, immediate use. For
example:
1) Bolt hole patterns.
2) Slotting.
3) Angular patterns, 5 holes at 30 degrees 1 inch apart.
4) Specialty milling such as soft jaws.
5) Matrix Patterns, 12 across and 15 down.
6) Flycutting a surface, 12 inches by 5 inches using a 3 inch fly cutter.
Automatic Offset Setting Based On The Program
With macros, coordinate offsets can be set in each program so that setup procedures become easier and less
error-prone.
Probing
Probing enhances the capabilities of the machine in many ways. Below is just a hint of the possibilities.
1) Profiling of a part to determine unknown dimensions for later machining.
2) Tool calibration for offset and wear values.
3) Inspection prior to machining to determine material allowance on castings.
4) Inspection after machining to determine parallelism and flatness values as well as location.
Macros allow less experienced personnel to operate the machine. Conditions can be detected and custom
operator messages or alarms can be displayed on the console to notify the operator.
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