WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming v546CO Overview 1-3
• View a list and navigate through the part program’s data blocks on the
Program Review screen.
• View a list and navigate through the part program’s tools on the Tool Review
screen.
• Copy, edit, or delete information in a data block while viewing a data block
screen.
Data blocks within a part program contain specific machining information:
• Operation type, such as position, profile, threading, groove, hole.
• Tool number to be used for the operation.
• Dimension coordinates relative to X- and Z-axes.
• Speed and Feedrate at which the spindle and axes move.
• Speed selections are
• Speed as Constant Surface Speed (CSS) in meters per minute (MPM)
or feet per minute (FPM).
• Speed as RPM.
• Feedrate selections are
• Feed per Minute in millimeters per minute (MMPM) and inch per
minute (IPM).
• Feed per Revolution in millimeters per revolution (MMPR) and inch per
revolution (IPR).
• Locations of operations on the part.
Types of Data Blocks
The Part Programming softkeys access these data blocks:
• Position F1—inserts a block to select a tool and to move the tool to an X-Z
location or pause a program for inspection. A Position block is commonly used
to move the turret to an X-Z Home location at the end of the program or
when the tool must be moved to clearance position around the part. Refer to
Position Data Block, on page 2 - 3 for information.
• TURNING F2—accesses this set of softkeys for turning blocks:
• PROFILE F1—describes the part profile, or shape, for roughing and/or
finishing operations including tool selection, speed and feed information,
clearances and other pertinent information. Each item of the profile is
described as an individual element, such as turn, face, arc, blend arc,
taper, and chamfer. Refer to Profile Data Block, on page 2 - 11 for
information.
• THREAD F2—inserts a block to thread the part, whether OD (outer
diameter) Straight, OD Taper, ID (inner diameter) Straight, ID Taper, or
Face, including tool selection, speed and feed information, clearances, and
other information. Refer to Threading Cycle, on page 2 - 38 for
information.
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