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Conversational Part Programming
Conversational part programming allows you to create a part program from a blueprint or
program worksheet while working at the machine. Operating selections and prompts on
the screen lead you through the steps necessary to enter the data for a part program.
To create a Conversational Part Program,
1. Press the Input console key to display the Input screen. The Input screen
allows you to access setup functions including Part Setup, Tool Setup, and
Program Parameters.
2. Enter machining operation information in the Part Setup and Tool Setup
functions. This information is stored within data blocks describing each
operation to be performed. Create and access the data blocks through the
Input screen.
3. Select the PART PROGRAMMING F3 softkey to begin programming. The system
displays either the first block of an existing program or a New Block screen for
a new program.
4. Select the PROJECT MANAGER F8 softkey to access the file management
features, such as Save, Save As, and Open.
Data Blocks
A Conversational Part Program is made up of numerically ordered data blocks that store
information specific to the program. Each data block contains all of the information to
execute that particular function.
When changing the cutting type (for example, hole drilling or profile turning) for a data
block, a different data block must be created to describe the new cutting type. When a
different tool is needed in a program, a new data block must be created to describe the
actions of that tool. An exception is the Profile data block in which the roughing and
finishing tools can be called within the same block.
Use these basic programming operations when creating data blocks:
• Create a new data block or edit an existing one through the Input screen or
Review screen.
• Insert a new data block between two sequentially numbered blocks. The data
block is inserted in front of the one shown on the screen or highlighted in the
Program Review screen. Data blocks following the inserted block will be
automatically renumbered.
• Delete an existing data block. The data blocks following the deleted block
renumber automatically.
Refer to the WinMax Lathe Getting Started Planning, on page 4 - 5
for details about program planning and part and tool setup, setting
up directories, and saving files.
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