SODICK AP350 - User Manual

Wire EDM Machine Operation Table Of Contents
Copyright June, 98 Sodick Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION I
DESCRIPTION OF THIS MANUAL II
ORIGIN OF THE NAME “SODICK” III
COMPANY PROFILE IV
CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE EDM PROCESS 1-1
GENERAL EDM FACTORS 1-1
WIRE DIAMETER AND WIRE GUIDES 1-1
WIRE TYPE 1-2
RECOMMENDED WIRES 1-2
HARD BRASS WIRE 1-2
FLUSHING 1-3
WIRE SPEED 1-3
WIRE TENSION 1-4
WATER RESISTIVITY 1-4
WORKPIECE MATERIAL AND HARDNESS 1-5
SPECIFIC PARAMETERS OF THE EDM PROCESS 1-5
OSCILLOSCOPE DISPLAY OF 3 DISCHARGE PULSES 1-6
ON 1-6
OFF 1-7
MA 1-7
HP 1-8
IP 1-8
V 1-9
SV 1-9
SF 1-10
C 1-10
WT 1-11
WS 1-11
WP – WC 1-11
UNDERSTANDING THE CONDITION FILE MANUAL 1-11
SURFACE FINISH EXPECTED 1-12
MORE ON THE EDM PROCESS 1-12
OTHER GENERAL TIPS ABOUT WIRE EDM 1-13
START FROM A START HOLE AND RUN IN SUBMERGE MODE . 1-13
CHECK FOR WIRE VERTICAL ALIGNMENT OFTEN. 1-13
MAKING PUNCHES AND DIES FIT. 1-13
CHAPTER 2 MACHINE LAYOUT DESCRIPTION 2-1
MACHINE: 2-2
DIELECTRIC SYSTEM: 2-2
CONTROL: 2-2
CONTROL SCREEN (CRT) RELATED KEYS: 2-2
KEYBOARD RELATED BUTTONS: 2-3

Summary

CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE EDM PROCESS

GENERAL EDM FACTORS

Key factors influencing the EDM process.

SPECIFIC PARAMETERS OF THE EDM PROCESS

Detailed explanation of EDM process parameters.

CHAPTER 3 PROGRAM ZERO DESCRIPTION

HOW TO ASSIGN YOUR PROGRAM ZERO POINT

Procedure for setting the program zero point.

UNDERSTANDING WORK COORDINATE SCREENS

Explanation of work coordinate systems.

CHAPTER 8 TAPER CUTTING INFORMATION

HOW TO PROGRAM TAPER

Step-by-step guide to programming taper.

CHAPTER 10 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING AIDS

Q ROUTINE TECHNIQUES (MACROS)

Using Q routines for easier programming.

Coordinate System Shifting (G54-G959)

Utilizing coordinate systems for multiple parts or setups.

CHAPTER 14 QUICK REFERENCE SECTION

MOVE AXIS BY “MDI”

Moving machine axes using MDI.

INSTALL WIRE ON THE MACHINE

Procedure for installing wire on the machine.

CHAPTER 15 CRT SCREENS

SCREEN DEFAULT PARAMETERS

Common parameters affecting machine behavior.

MAL-MDI SCREEN

Interface for manual command input.

CHAPTER 16 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

SELECTING A JOG SPEED

Adjusting jog speed using the remote control.

WIRE ALIGNMENT

Procedure for aligning the wire vertically.

SODICK AP350 Specifications

General

Brand	SODICK
Model	AP350
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English