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Hurco WINMAX Programming Manual

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  • Page 1 ATHE ONVERSATIONAL ROGRAMMING v546CO January 2018...
  • Page 2 MS-DOS, Microsoft, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Hurco has listed here all trademarks of which it is aware. For more information about Hurco products and services, contact: Hurco Companies, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Grooving Cycle ......... . . 2 - 51 v546CO Table of Contents — iii WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 4 Process Tab .........2 - 147 v546CO iv - Table of Contents WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 5 Index ........... . v546CO Table of Contents — v WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 6 - Table of Contents WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 7: Documentation Conventions

    Softkeys are located on the side of the screen. You can set the softkeys to appear on either the right or left side of the screen. Refer to the Getting Started with WinMax for information about making this selection. Softkeys may change upon field entries or other softkey selection.
  • Page 8 Manual key appears as the Manual console key in text. Refer to the Getting Started with WinMax manual for information about console buttons and keys, in addition to other information about using softkeys and the pop-up text entry window.
  • Page 9 Ensures proper operation of the machine and control. Troubleshooting Steps that can be taken to solve potential problems. Hints and Tricks Useful suggestions that show creative uses of the WinMax features. Where can we go from here? Lists several possible options the operator can take. v546CO Documentation Conventions —...

  • Page 10: Programming And Operation Information

    PERATION NFORMATION Hurco provides documentation for using WinMax software on a control or desktop in two formats: on-screen Help and PDF. The information contained in both formats is identical. On-screen Help contains information about the current screen. If Help is not available for a screen, a Welcome screen appears with access to the Table of Contents, Index, or Search functions.

  • Page 11: Printing The Programming Manuals

    Printing the Programming Manuals The WinMax On-screen Help is also provided in PDF format for easy printing. The information contained in the PDF files is identical to the on-screen Help. The PDF files may be copied to a floppy disk or USB memory device to be transferred to a PC for printing.
  • Page 12 - Programming and Operation Information WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 13: Overview

    Program Editing Features ........1 - v546CO Overview 1-1 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 14: Conversational Part Programming

    4. Select the PROJECT MANAGER F8 softkey to access the file management features, such as Save, Save As, and Open. 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.

  • Page 15: Types Of Data Blocks

    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. v546CO Overview 1-3 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 16 • BAR FEED F4—accesses the Bar Feed Block screen. Refer to Bar Feed Block, on page 2 - 200 and WinMax Lathe Options Bar Feed Block, on page 3 - 1 for programming information. • COMMENT F5—accesses the Comment Block screen which provides you with instructions during part program execution and allows you to program optional stops.
  • Page 17 Z-Axis and tailstock together to a specified location at a programmed feed rate. This softkey appears only for TM12 and TM18 series machines with the auto-hitch tailstock. Refer to Move Tailstock Data Block, on page 2 - 206 for programming information. v546CO Overview 1-5 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 18: Conversational Programming Calculator

    3. Press the Enter key. The value is cleared from the program and the calculated dimension is displayed in its place (if the field remains blank, additional data must be entered before the control can calculate the value). v546CO 1 - 6 Overview WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 19: Program Editing Features

    Program Editing Features Several editing features are available with the WinMax Lathe. Keyboard and software features provide you with the editing capabilities to create and update part programs. The console keyboard contains these keys: • Programming Mode keys—Input, Review, and Menu keys.

  • Page 20: Program Review

    Select an element listed in the right pane to open the element part programming screen for that block number. The right pane is empty for data blocks that do not include elements. v546CO 1 - 8 Overview WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 21 With the optional AT-keyboard, you can use Ctrl + select (using the stylus) to select non-consecutive data blocks. The Cut and Copy softkeys function with data blocks but not with elements. v546CO Overview 1-9 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 22: Edit From The Program Review Screen

    7. Select PASTE F3. The data block that was copied from the other program appears above the highlighted data block on the Program Review screen. 8. Save the revised program. v546CO 1 - 10 Overview WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 23: Delete Blocks

    For more than one finish profile in a data block, repeat the above steps. For Finish Turning data blocks, Cutter Comp is determined based on the Profile geometry. Stock Allowances are automatically set to 0. v546CO Overview 1-11 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 24: Conversational Part Programming

    NC Program Call ..........2 - 210 Refer to Getting Started with WinMax Lathe, Part Setup—Work Offsets, on page 4 - 11 and Tool Setup—Geometry Offsets, on page...

  • Page 25: New Data Block

    The Move Tailstock F5 softkey appears only for TM12 and TM18 machines. Figure 2–1. TMX MYS Series New Block screen 3. Select a softkey to begin creating a new data block. v546CO 2 - 2 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 26: Position Data Block

    The cursor is located at the Block field on the Position Block screen. The softkeys change depending on where the cursor is located. The fields are displayed based on your machine configuration. Figure 2–2. Position Data Block screen, TMX MY Series shown v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-3 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 27 REFERENCE—contains selections for the axes locations to be relative to Part Zero or Machine Zero. This field is available only when the Where field contains the Move To Position, W Only, or Y Only selections. v546CO 2 - 4 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 28 WHERE field. When the cursor is in this field, the STORE MACHINE POSITION F7 softkey appears. Select this softkey to store the current machine position into the field. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-5 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 29 Where field and either C First, C Last C Middle, or Simultaneous is selected in the C Axis Order field. This field is available for TMM, TMX MY, and TMX MYS Series machines. v546CO 2 - 6 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 30 (clear is the default) when the tool specified in this data block requires different tool change settings than those made in Program Parameters screen, User Defined Tool Change Position settings. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-7 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 31: Tool Change Override

    FIRST Z THEN X F3—from the current position before the Position block, the turret moves the Z axis first to the Z position then the X axis to the X position. v546CO 2 - 8 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 32 Z axis to the Z position, then the X axis to the X position. This field is available for TMX MY and TMX MYS Series machines. After the tool change is complete, the Position move is run using the other parameters listed. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-9 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 33: Turning Data Blocks

    Turning Data Blocks A Turning softkey menu is available for all machines. In addition, this softkey menu appears on the WinMax Lathe desktop software. From the New Block screen or Program Review screen, select the Turning F2 softkey to access the following types of turning data blocks: Profile Data Block .

  • Page 34: Profile Data Block

    Select Yes and the feed and speed values entered for the tool in Tool Setup are entered for this data block. • Select No and enter the feeds and speeds for the tool. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-11 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 35 Select the Yes screen button to use this feed in all elements that follow in this data block. v546CO 2 - 12 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 36 For more than one finish profile in a data block, repeat the above steps. For Turn Finish data blocks, Cutter Compensation is determined based on the Profile geometry. Stock Allowances are automatically set to 0. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-13 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 37: Turn Rough Operation

    Refer to Figure 2–17. Sample OD Operation Elements, on page 2 - 27 for examples. The following fields appear when Turn Rough is selected in the Operation field: Figure 2–4. Profile Start Process Tab Turn Rough Operation screen v546CO 2 - 14 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 38 Figure 2–6. Finish Tool Cutting Side default values based on Roughing Direction • DEPTH OF CUT—identifies the total depth of cut of the tool into the part. This field appears when Turn Rough is selected for the Operation. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-15 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 39 0.00254 mm (0.0001 in.). The maximum value is 0.0254 mm (0.0001 in.). This field is not available when No is selected in the OVERRIDE TOLERANCE field. v546CO 2 - 16 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 40: Turn Finish Operation

    27 for an example of a Turn Element. The following fields appear when Turn Finish is selected in the Operation field: Figure 2–8. Profile Start Process Tab Turn Finish Operation screen v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-17 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 41 Roughing Finish Tool Tool Direction Cutting Side Orientation Left Right Right Left Left Right Right Left Figure 2–9. Finish Tool Cutting Side default values based on Roughing Direction v546CO 2 - 18 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 42 OVERRIDE TOLERANCE—overrides the default tolerance, 0.00254 mm or 0.0001 inch, for elements in the current profile when Yes is selected. The ELEMENT TOLERANCE field is active when Yes is selected. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-19 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 43: Groove Rough Operation

    2 in the figure below, if NO is selected for RETRACT ALONG PROFILE. The default is 45° This field appears for all rough and finish operations. v546CO 2 - 20 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 44 The default value is 0.00254 mm (0.0001 in.). The maximum value is 0.0254 mm (0.001 in.). This field is not available when No is selected in the OVERRIDE TOLERANCE field. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-21 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 45: Groove Finish Operation

    2 in the figure below, if NO is selected for RETRACT ALONG PROFILE. The default is 45° This field appears for all rough and finish operations. v546CO 2 - 22 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 46 The default value is 0.00254 mm (0.0001 in.). The maximum value is 0.0254 mm (0.001 in.). This field is not available when No is selected in the OVERRIDE TOLERANCE field. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-23 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 47: Geometry Tab

    • Z RAPID—identifies the Z axis starting location, near the material, shown in the figure below. Figure 2–16. X Rapid and Z Rapid Location example v546CO 2 - 24 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 48: Elements

    • INSERT ELEMENT BEFORE F7—adds a new element in front of the current element in the current Profile data block. This softkey is not active when Element 0 is active. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-25 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 49 Element, on page 2 - 36 for programming details. Element operations can be programmed by defining profiles along the X and Z axis. Blend Arcs and Chamfers can be inserted between Turn, Face, and Taper operations. v546CO 2 - 26 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 50 Turn First Element start point Face Chamfer Turn Blend Arc Face Chamfer Turn Face Last Element end point X, Z Rapid Position Stock Boundary Figure 2–17. Sample OD Operation Elements v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-27 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 51: Turn Element

    FINISH FEED (IPR) or (MMPR)—identifies the feedrate for the finish pass. This field is only active when Turn Finish or Groove Finish is selected in the Profile Start Process Operation field. v546CO 2 - 28 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 52: Face Element

    ANGLE—contains the control-calculated X-Z angle from the start point to the end point, measured counterclockwise from the 3 o’clock position. This field is read-only and “CAL” appears next to it. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-29 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 53: Taper Element

    Select Yes to use this speed, feed, or offset in all elements that follow in this data block. Taper Element A Taper operation cuts the stock at an angle. Figure 2–20. Taper Element screen v546CO 2 - 30 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 54 Select Yes to use this speed, feed, or offset in all elements that follow in this data block. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-31 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 55: Arc Element

    Select this softkey and the control calculates a second center point to provide you with an alternative. You can choose the geometry that best suits your needs. v546CO 2 - 32 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 56 Select Yes to use this speed, feed, or offset in all elements that follow in this data block. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-33 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 57: Blend Arc Element

    If any coordinate (start point, center point, or end point) is important to the construction of the two elements to be blended, the element must be programmed as an arc and not as a blend arc. v546CO 2 - 34 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 58 Select Yes to use this speed, feed, or offset in all elements that follow in this data block. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-35 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 59: Chamfer Element

    If any coordinate (start point, center point, or end point) is important to the construction of the two elements to be chamfered, the element must be programmed as a taper and not as a chamfer. v546CO 2 - 36 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 60 Select Yes to use this speed, feed, or offset in all elements that follow in this data block. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-37 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 61: Threading Cycle

    Tool Setup that will be used. You can accept or change this offset. • INSERT TIP RADIUS—displays the insert tip radius programmed in Tool Setup. This field is read-only. v546CO 2 - 38 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 62 • NUMBER OF PASSES—identifies the number of threading passes. This read- only field is calculated by the control. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-39 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 63: Geometry

    Face Thread Type, on page 2 - 49. These types of threads are illustrated in the following figure: OD Straight OD Taper ID Straight ID Taper Face Figure 2–26. Types of Threads v546CO 2 - 40 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 64: Od Straight Thread Type

    1 in the following figure. • MINOR DIAMETER—indicates the inner diameter of the part. This diameter is shown as 2 in the following figure. Figure 2–28. Major Diameter (1) and Minor Diameter (2) v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-41 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 65 START ANGLE—defines the Start Angle if YES is selected for SPECIFY START ANGLE. The default is 0°. • NUMBER OF STARTS—defines the number of starts if multiple starts are required and NO is selected for SPECIFY START ANGLE. v546CO 2 - 42 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 66: Od Taper Thread Type

    1 in the following figure. • MINOR DIAMETER—indicates the inner diameter of the part. This diameter is shown as 2 in the following figure. Figure 2–31. Major Diameter (1) and Minor Diameter (2) v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-43 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 67 START ANGLE—defines the Start Angle if YES is selected for SPECIFY START ANGLE. The default is 0°. • NUMBER OF STARTS—defines the number of starts if multiple starts are required and NO is selected for SPECIFY START ANGLE. v546CO 2 - 44 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 68: Id Straight Thread Type

    1 in the following figure. • MINOR DIAMETER—indicates the inner diameter of the part. This diameter is shown as 2 in the following figure. Figure 2–34. Major Diameter (1) and Minor Diameter (2) v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-45 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 69 START ANGLE—defines the Start Angle if YES is selected for SPECIFY START ANGLE. The default is 0°. • NUMBER OF STARTS—defines the number of starts if multiple starts are required and NO is selected for SPECIFY START ANGLE. v546CO 2 - 46 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 70: Id Taper Thread Type

    1 in the following figure. • MINOR DIAMETER—indicates the inner diameter of the part. This diameter is shown as 2 in the following figure. Figure 2–37. Major Diameter (1) and Minor Diameter (2) v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-47 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 71 START ANGLE—defines the Start Angle if YES is selected for SPECIFY START ANGLE. The default is 0°. • NUMBER OF STARTS—defines the number of starts if multiple starts are required and NO is selected for SPECIFY START ANGLE. v546CO 2 - 48 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 72: Face Thread Type

    LEAD IN ANGLE—defines the infeed angle that the tool follows in the X axis to enter the workpiece. This angle is shown as 1 in the following figure; the tool path is represented with a dotted line. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-49 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 73 START ANGLE—defines the Start Angle if YES is selected for SPECIFY START ANGLE. The default is 0°. • NUMBER OF STARTS—defines the number of starts if multiple starts are required and NO is selected for SPECIFY START ANGLE. v546CO 2 - 50 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 74: Grooving Cycle

    Figure 2–41. Groove Example 1 • Groove 45° chamfers at corners, 45° inside chamfer, 0.125 radius fillet, wall at left 14°, wall at right 25°. ° Figure 2–42. Groove Example 2 v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-51 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 75: Process

    Setup. This field is read-only. • SPEED—identifies the RPM value or Constant Surface Speed value (FPM) for this tool. • FEED—identifies the programmed feed rate (IPM or IPR) for this tool. v546CO 2 - 52 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 76 FACE ALLOWANCE—identifies the amount of material to leave on vertical (face) surfaces. This field is calculated by the control when the Stock Allowance is entered; however, you can edit the value to fine tune the data. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-53 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 77: Geometry

    4 in the following figure. • GROOVE WIDTH—indicates how wide the Groove needs to be. This dimension is shown as A in the following two figures. v546CO 2 - 54 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 78 X Start. This dimension is shown as B in the following figure. Part Zero X X Start X Bottom Z Start Groove Width Groove Depth Figure 2–46. Groove Width and X Bottom dimensions (Outside and Inside Orientation) v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-55 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 79 Chamfer is selected for the Corner Type field. • RADIUS—defines the corner radius of the chamfer. This field is active when Radius is selected for the Corner Type field. v546CO 2 - 56 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 80: Patterns

    In the on-screen graphic, X or Z represents the starting location of the first groove, and the Delta symbol (Δ) represents the starting location of the second groove in the pattern. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-57 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 81: Hole Cycle

    To create a Hole Cycle from the New Block screen, select the TURNING F2 softkey  followed by the HOLE F4 softkey. The HOLE CYCLE screen appears. Figure 2–50. Hole Cycle screen v546CO 2 - 58 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 82 Minimum Peck Depth or Z Bottom. This is repeated until the programmed depth is achieved. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-59 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 83 Peck Percent field to allow the peck depth to reach Z Bottom. A Minimum Peck Depth must be set in order for the tool to reach Z Bottom. v546CO 2 - 60 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 84 Select I Plane or R Plane. • I PLANE—returns to the coordinate specified in the X/Z Start field. • R PLANE—returns to the coordinate specified in the R Plane field. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-61 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 85: Cutoff Block

    Fields, on page 4 - 14 for a description of the checkbox. Process/Geometry Program the tool and cutting information, and program the geometry of the cut off. Figure 2–51. Cutoff Block Process/Geometry Tab screen v546CO 2 - 62 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 86 DWELL—drills with a dwell at the bottom. • CHIP BREAKER—feeds to a peck depth, retracts at Rapid a short distance, then feeds to the next peck depth. This is repeated until the programmed depth is achieved. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-63 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 87 The default is YES. No Tool Width Compensation Tool Width Compensation Figure 2–52. Z Start Cutoff Tool Width Compensation selections v546CO 2 - 64 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 88: Advanced Pecking

    Rapid. This field appears when Dwell is selected for the Peck Type on the Process/Geometry tab. Programmed tool information is carried over from the Process/Geometry tab to the lower right corner of the Advanced Pecking tab to use as a reference. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-65 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 89: Live Tooling Data Blocks

    A Live Tooling softkey menu is available for TMM, TMX MY, and TMX MYS series machines. In addition, this softkey menu appears on the WinMax Lathe desktop software when one of these models is selected for the machine type when the Machine Type Selector field is set to Yes on the Utilities, User Preferences, User Interface Settings screen.

  • Page 90: Radial Milling

    RADIAL SLOT F4—accesses the Radial Slot data block. Refer to Radial Slot, on page 2 - 102 for programming details. • RADIAL LETTERING F5—accesses the Radial Lettering data block. Refer to Radial Lettering, on page 2 - 110 for programming details. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-67 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 91: Programming Coordinates And Linear Y Motion

    Radial milling is used with TMM, TMX MY, and TMX MYS machines. The programming coordinates are mapped to behave like milling machines. In order to perform machining processes for TMM, TMX MY, and TMX MYS machines, WinMax aligns the programming coordinate system. Machine coordinates do not change.

  • Page 92: Y-Axis Coordinate System - Radial Surface Of The Part Without Linear Y

    Frame, on page 2 - 95, Radial Slot, on page 2 - 102, or Radial Lettering, on page 2 - 110 for information about the Geometry tab screen for the different types of Radial Milling. For information about Radial Holes, please refer to Radial Holes, on page 2 - 114. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-69 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 93: Linear Y Motion

    Geometry tab screen for the different types of Radial Milling. For information about Radial Holes, please refer to Radial Holes, on page 2 - 114. v546CO 2 - 70 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 94: Radial Lines And Arcs

    STRATEGY—identifies the tool path with respect to rough or finish. • ROUGH AND FINISH—perform rough and finish passes. • ROUGH ONLY—perform a rough pass only. • FINISH ONLY—perform a finish pass only. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-71 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 95 If a Feed value is changed in a milling data block, a pop-up message appears asking if you want to change the corresponding Speed value in the data block. • PLUNGE FEED—identifies the feedrate between Z Start and Z Bottom. v546CO 2 - 72 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 96 PECK CLEARANCE—identifies the distance above the previous peck level to which the Z axis returns at rapid traverse. This field is not available when Finish Only is selected for the Strategy. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-73 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 97 In such circumstances, operators select Lines. v546CO 2 - 74 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 98 90°, a line or arc is inserted to connect them. Programmed tool path Cutter compensated path Insert Line parameter Figure 2–63. Cutter Compensation Using the Line Parameter v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-75 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 99: Geometry Tab

    The feedrate is set in the Plunge Feed field in the Process tab. • X BOTTOM (DIA) or (RAD)—defines the bottom of the hole and the location where the Plunge Feed Rate ends. v546CO 2 - 76 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 100 Tool Setup that will be used. The tool offset defaults to the same number as the tool. • TOOL DIAMETER—contains the tool diameter programmed in Tool Setup for the current tool. This field is read-only and can only be edited in Tool Setup. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-77 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 101: Segments

    ARC F2—accesses the Arc segment screen. Refer to Arc, on page 2 - 83 for programming details. • BLEND ARC F3—accesses the Blend Arc segment screen. Refer to Blend Arc, on page 2 - 86 for programming details. v546CO 2 - 78 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 102: Line

    • FEED—contains the feed rate from the previous segment. This value can be accepted or changed. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-79 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 103 ANGLE—defines the angle of the line segment from the start point to the end point, measured counterclockwise from the home position. • FEED—contains the feed rate from the previous segment. This value can be accepted or changed. v546CO 2 - 80 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 104 Select the Draw console key again to view the alternate solution. Press Enter to accept. • Select the FIND ANOTHER end point F5 softkey to review the first end point solution. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-81 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 105 Figure 2–70. Line Segment with Unknown End and Angle Press the Ctrl + arrow console key to program additional Line and Arc segments for the current data block. v546CO 2 - 82 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 106: Arc

    C CENTER (DEG)—defines the angle of the arc segment center point, measured counterclockwise from the home position. • RADIUS—defines the radius of the arc. • FEED—contains the feed rate from the previous segment. This value can be accepted or changed. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-83 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 107 • RADIUS—defines the radius of the arc. • FEED—contains the feed rate from the previous segment. This value can be accepted or changed. v546CO 2 - 84 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 108 A series of arcs and lines can be programmed in a single data block to form a complete contour. Press the Ctrl + Arrow key to program additional Line and Arc segments for the current data block. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-85 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 109: Blend Arc

    C END (DEG)—defines the angle of the blend arc segment end point, measured counterclockwise from the home position. This read-only field is carried forward from the previous segment and can only be edited in that screen. v546CO 2 - 86 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 110 Y’ END—defines the Y location of the blend arc’s end point. The Y’ axis will be wrapped on the cylinder diameter. This read-only field is carried forward from the previous segment and can only be edited in that screen. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-87 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 111 Blend arc segments cannot be adjacent to one another in a program. For example, if segment #2 is a blend arc, neither segment #1 nor #3 can be blend arc segments. v546CO 2 - 88 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 112: Radial Circle

    Radial Mill Circle screen appears with Process and Geometry tabs. Program the tool and cutting information using the Process tab. Describe the finish shape using the Geometry tab. Figure 2–77. Live-Tooling Radial Mill Circle screen v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-89 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 113: Process Tab

    The tool’s edge then follows the outside of the contour. The tool is withdrawn from the part adjacent to the contour. • POCK BOUNDARY (Pocket Boundary)—used for cutting the defined closed contour. v546CO 2 - 90 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 114 Z Retract point. The default value is 3.000 mm (0.1250 inches). This field is available when either Inside, Outside, or Pocket Boundary is selected for the Milling Type. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-91 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 115: Calculated Plunge Points For Radial Circles

    Xplunge = Xcenter + Circle radius +Blend Offset + Tool radius Yplunge = Ycenter + Blend Offset Roughing To determine the plunge points for roughing passes, subtract the Wall Allowance from the Xplunge. v546CO 2 - 92 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 116: Geometry Tab

    The feedrate is set in the Plunge Feed field in the Process tab. • X BOTTOM (DIA) or (RAD)—defines the bottom of the hole and the location where the Plunge Feed Rate ends. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-93 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 117 X direction. • Z’ BOTTOM—defines the bottom of the hole and the location where the Plunge Feedrate ends. The Z’ axis will move in the physical X direction. v546CO 2 - 94 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 118: Radial Frame

    TOOL—identifies the tool number that will be used in the part program. • TOOL OFFSETS—identifies the tool offset and orientation programmed in Tool Setup that will be used. The tool offset defaults to the same number as the tool. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-95 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 119 The tool’s edge then follows the outside of the contour. The tool is withdrawn from the part adjacent to the frame. • POCK BOUNDARY (Pocket Boundary)—used for cutting the outside perimeter of a pocket operation. v546CO 2 - 96 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 120 This field is available when Pocket Boundary is selected for the Milling Type. This field is not available when Finish Only is selected for the Strategy. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-97 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 121 In such circumstances, operators select Lines. v546CO 2 - 98 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 122: Calculated Plunge Points For Radial Frames

    Xplunge = Xcorner + (XLength/2) + Blend Offset Yplunge = Ycorner - Blend Offset - Tool radius Roughing To determine the plunge points for roughing passes, subtract the Wall Allowance from the Yplunge. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-99 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 123: Geometry Tab

    • X START (DIA) or (RAD)—defines the location where Plunge Feedrate begins. The feedrate is set in the Plunge Feed field in the Process tab. v546CO 2 - 100 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 124 2 - 68 for examples. This field is available with TMX MY and TMX MYS series machines. Linear Y-Axis Motion is limited. The amount of Y travel is affected by the X position and by any X-Axis tool length offset. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-101 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 125: Radial Slot

    The program determines how many rough passes to make to remove the material based on the entries in the Process tab fields. Figure 2–86. Live-Tooling Radial Mill Radial Slot screen Process tab v546CO 2 - 102 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 126 Override the displayed value by typing in a new speed or by using the console Spindle override knob. • DIRECTION—identifies the milling direction as either Conventional or Climb. Refer to Cutter Compensation, on page 2 - 188 for details about milling direction. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-103 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 127 8. Feed to -12.7 mm (-0.5 in) to machine third pass. 9. Rapid back to 3.81 mm (0.15 in) (Z Start + Surface Clearance) 10. Repeat to final depth. v546CO 2 - 104 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 128: Geometry Tab

    Z END—defines the length of the slot along the Z axis. • C END (DEG)—defines the length of the slot, in degrees, along the C axis, measured counterclockwise from the home position. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-105 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 129 END CAP—accesses selections for the shape of the slot end for the End of the slot: • LINE • APPEND ARC • INCLUDE ARC Refer to Start Cap examples above. v546CO 2 - 106 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 130 C POSITION—defines the angle to position the C axis for the slot. This field appears when the Linear Y Motion checkbox is selected. This field is available with TMX MY and TMX MYS series machines. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-107 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 131 INCLUDE ARC—produces an arc at the start cap with the arc included in the geometry. Figure 2–94. End Cap = Include Arc; Start Cap = Line (R = 0) v546CO 2 - 108 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 132 Tool Setup that will be used. The tool offset defaults to the same number as the tool. • TOOL DIAMETER—contains the tool diameter programmed in Tool Setup for the current tool. This field is read-only and can only be edited in Tool Setup. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-109 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 133: Radial Lettering

    X direction. • R PLANE—defines an absolute position, relative to the surface of the part. The cycle will rapid to this location before feeding to X/Z’ Bottom. v546CO 2 - 110 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 134 X’ Y’ Y’ X’ ° ° Orientation 0 Orientation 90 X’ Y’ Y’ X’ ° ° Orientation 180 Orientation 270 • TEXT—contains the text for the lettering block. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-111 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 135 Width Ref Loc (Start, Center, or End). • The Hurco example shows the Reference Location is Top, End of the text. • The WinMax example shows the Reference Location is Top, Start of the text. • Z/X’ REFERENCE—indicates the X’/Z coordinate. •...
  • Page 136 0 to 360 when Circular Style is selected. • DIAMETER—defines the diameter of the circle for circular text when Circular Style is selected. • DIRECTION—defines the direction for circular text. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-113 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 137: Radial Holes

    RADIAL LOOP AROUND C-AXIS F3—accesses the Radial Holes Loop Around C-Axis data block for programming holes around the C axis. Refer to Radial Loop Around C-Axis, on page 2 - 123 for programming details. v546CO 2 - 114 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 138: Radial Hole Cycle

    Tool Setup. • TOOL DIAMETER—contains the tool diameter programmed in Tool Setup for the current tool. This field is read-only and can only be edited in Tool Setup. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-115 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 139 1. Position to XY. 2. Rapid to R Plane. 3. Feed to Z Bottom. 4. Rapid to R Plane. R Plane Z Bottom Figure 2–97. Standard tool motion v546CO 2 - 116 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 140 Peck Drilling feeds to a peck depth and retracts at Rapid to the Retract dimension (R Plane). The tool returns to the R Plane between each peck. Tool motion is as follows: R Plane Z Bottom Figure 2–99. Peck Drilling tool motion v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-117 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 141 Peck Clearance field, then feeds to the next peck depth, cutting a decreasing amount to the final peck by the peck percent each pass until it reaches the programmed final peck depth or Z Bottom. v546CO 2 - 118 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 142: Drilling Operation

    When tapping hard materials, use a tap drill one size larger than normal because less thread engagement requires less torque. • The recommended Z Start is 0.200 minimum from the part surface to compensate for floating tap holder characteristics. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-119 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 143: Reaming Operation

    Z Bottom and before retracting at Feed. This field appears when the tool is a Live Ream and No is selected for Retract at Rapid. v546CO 2 - 120 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 144: Radial Locations

    The remaining fields are based on your selection in the Coordinates field (Rotary or Linear). When Rotary is selected in the COORDINATES field, these fields appear: Figure 2–101. Live-Tooling Radial Locations screen: Rotary Coordinates v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-121 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 145 C POSITION—defines the angle to position the C axis for the first segment of the contour. This field appears when the Linear Y Motion checkbox is selected. This field is available with TMX MY and TMX MYS series machines. v546CO 2 - 122 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 146: Radial Loop Around C-Axis

    START ANGLE—defines the angle to the first hole, measured counterclockwise from the home position. • SKIP LIST—provides fields for entering the hole number to be skipped moving in the counterclockwise direction. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-123 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 147 “Warning! This block will be deleted. Continue?” Select OK or Cancel. • COPY TO LOCATIONS BLOCK F6—copies the Loop Around C Axis data block as a Locations data block. v546CO 2 - 124 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 148: Axial Milling

    Axial milling is used with TMM, TMX MY, and TMX MYS machines. The programming coordinates are mapped to behave like milling machines. In order to perform machining processes for TMM, TMX MY, and TMX MYS machines, WinMax aligns the programming coordinate system. Machine coordinates do not change.

  • Page 149: No Linear Y Motion

    Lettering, on page 2 - 175 for information about the Geometry tab screen for the different types of Axial Milling. For information about Axial Holes, please refer to Axial Holes, on page 2 - 178. v546CO 2 - 126 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 150: Linear Y Motion

    Lettering, on page 2 - 175 for information about the Geometry tab screen for the different types of Axial Milling. For information about Axial Holes, please refer to Axial Holes, on page 2 - 178. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-127 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 151: Axial Lines And Arcs

    STRATEGY—identifies the tool path with respect to rough or finish. • ROUGH AND FINISH—perform rough and finish passes. • ROUGH ONLY—perform a rough pass only. • FINISH ONLY—perform a finish pass only. v546CO 2 - 128 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 152 If a Feed value is changed in a milling data block, a pop-up message appears asking if you want to change the corresponding Speed value in the data block. • PLUNGE FEED—identifies the feedrate between Z Start and Z Bottom. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-129 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 153 PECK CLEARANCE—identifies the distance above the previous peck level to which the Z axis returns at rapid traverse. This field is not available when Finish Only is selected for the Strategy. v546CO 2 - 130 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 154 Some operators find the Arc method inappropriate for their applications because the cutter remains in contact with the work piece and may drag a chip across a sharp angle on the part. In such circumstances, operators select Lines. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-131 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 155 90°, a line or arc is inserted to connect them. Programmed tool path Cutter compensated path Insert Line parameter Figure 2–109. Cutter Compensation Using the Line Parameter v546CO 2 - 132 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 156: Geometry Tab

    Z START—defines the location where Plunge Feedrate begins. The feedrate is set in the Plunge Feed field in the Process tab. • Z BOTTOM—defines the bottom of the hole and the location where the Plunge Feed Rate ends. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-133 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 157 • TOOL DIAMETER—contains the tool diameter programmed in Tool Setup for the current tool. This field is read-only and can only be edited in Tool Setup. v546CO 2 - 134 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 158: Segments

    ARC F2—accesses the Arc segment screen. Refer to Arc, on page 2 - 140 for programming details. • BLEND ARC F3—accesses the Blend Arc segment screen. Refer to Blend Arc, on page 2 - 143 for programming details. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-135 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 159: Line

    • FEED—contains the feed rate from the previous segment. This value can be accepted or changed. v546CO 2 - 136 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 160 2 - 68 for examples. This field is available with TMX MY and TMX MYS series machines. Linear Y-Axis Motion is limited. The amount of Y travel is affected by the X position and by any X-Axis tool length offset. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-137 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 161 Select the Draw console key again to view the alternate solution. Press Enter to accept. • Select the FIND ANOTHER end point F5 softkey to review the first end point solution. v546CO 2 - 138 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 162 XY Angle Unknown Figure 2–116. Line Segment with Unknown End and Angle Press the Ctrl + arrow console key to program additional Line and Arc segments for the current data block. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-139 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 163: Arc

    • RADIUS—defines the radius of the arc. • FEED—contains the feed rate from the previous segment. This value can be accepted or changed. v546CO 2 - 140 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 164 • RADIUS—defines the radius of the arc. • FEED—contains the feed rate from the previous segment. This value can be accepted or changed. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-141 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 165 A series of arcs and lines can be programmed in a single data block to form a complete contour. Press the Ctrl + arrow key to program additional Line and Arc segments for the current data block. v546CO 2 - 142 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 166: Blend Arc

    C END (DEG)—defines the angle of the blend arc segment end point, measured counterclockwise from the home position. This read-only field is carried forward from the previous segment and can only be edited in that screen. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-143 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 167 Y END—defines the Y coordinate on an XY plane with origin at the center of the face. This read-only field is carried forward from the previous segment and can only be edited in that screen. v546CO 2 - 144 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 168 5 Segment 2 (Blend Arc) 5 Segment 2 (Blend Arc) 5 Segment 2 (Blend Arc) 6 Segment 3 (Line) 6 Segment 3 (Arc) 6 Segment 3 (Arc) Figure 2–122. Blend Arc Examples v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-145 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 169 Line and Arc segments for the current data block. Develop a part program segment by segment, or create the geometry surrounding an arc, then insert the blend arc between existing segments. v546CO 2 - 146 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 170: Axial Circle

    STRATEGY—identifies the tool path with respect to rough or finish. • ROUGH AND FINISH—perform rough and finish passes. • ROUGH ONLY—perform a rough pass only. • FINISH ONLY—perform a finish pass only. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-147 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 171 If a Feed value is changed in a milling data block, a pop-up message appears asking if you want to change the corresponding Speed value in the data block. • PLUNGE FEED—identifies the feedrate between Z Start and Z Bottom. v546CO 2 - 148 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 172 PECK CLEARANCE—identifies the distance above the previous peck level to which the Z axis returns at rapid traverse. This field is not available when Finish Only is selected for the Strategy. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-149 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 173: Calculated Plunge Points For Axial Circles

    Xplunge = Xcenter + Circle radius +Blend Offset +Tool radius Yplunge = Ycenter + Blend Offset Roughing To determine the plunge points for roughing passes, subtract the Wall Allowance from the Xplunge. v546CO 2 - 150 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 174: Geometry Tab

    Z START—defines the location where Plunge Feedrate begins. The feedrate is set in the Plunge Feed field in the Process tab. • Z BOTTOM—defines the bottom of the hole and the location where the Plunge Feed Rate ends. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-151 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 175 Z START—defines the location where Plunge Feedrate begins. The feedrate is set in the Plunge Feed field in the Process tab. • Z BOTTOM—defines the bottom of the hole and the location where the Plunge Feedrate ends. v546CO 2 - 152 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 176: Axial Frame

    Tool Setup that will be used. The tool offset defaults to the same number as the tool. • TOOL DIAMETER—contains the tool diameter programmed in Tool Setup for the current tool. This field is read-only and can only be edited in Tool Setup. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-153 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 177 The tool’s edge then follows the outside of the contour. The tool is withdrawn from the part adjacent to the frame. • POCK BOUNDARY (POCKET BOUNDARY)—used for cutting the outside perimeter of a pocket operation. v546CO 2 - 154 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 178 This field is available when Pocket Boundary is selected for the Milling Type. This field is not available when Finish Only is selected for the Strategy. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-155 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 179 In such circumstances, operators select Lines. v546CO 2 - 156 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 180: Calculated Plunge Points For Axial Frames

    Xplunge = Xcorner + (XLength/2) + Blend Offset Yplunge = Ycorner - Blend Offset - Tool radius Roughing To determine the plunge points for roughing passes, subtract the Wall Allowance from the Yplunge. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-157 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 181: Geometry Tab

    Z START—defines the location where Plunge Feedrate begins. The feedrate is set in the Plunge Feed field in the Process tab. • Z BOTTOM—defines the bottom of the hole and the location where the Plunge Feed Rate ends. v546CO 2 - 158 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 182 Z START—defines the location where Plunge Feedrate begins. The feedrate is set in the Plunge Feed field in the Process tab. • Z BOTTOM—defines the bottom of the hole and the location where the Plunge Feedrate ends. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-159 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 183: Axial Slot

    • TOOL DIAMETER—contains the tool diameter programmed in Tool Setup for the current tool. This field is read-only and can only be edited in Tool Setup. v546CO 2 - 160 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 184 SURFACE CLEARANCE—sets the distance above the Z (Axial) or X (Radial) start point for the tool to move between passes to allow for rapid motions back to the start point for the next pass. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-161 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 185: Geometry Tab

    COORDINATES—defines the coordinates as either Rectangular or Polar. • Rectangular coordinates are used when working from a flat drawing. • Polar coordinates move around the cylinder as specified. v546CO 2 - 162 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 186 R END—defines the starting distance from the centerline. • C END (DEG)—defines the length of the slot, in degrees, along the C axis, measured counterclockwise from the home position. • SLOT WIDTH—defines the width of the slot. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-163 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 187 END CAP—accesses selections for the shape of the slot end for the End of the slot: • LINE • APPEND ARC • INCLUDE ARC Refer to Start Cap examples above. v546CO 2 - 164 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 188 2 - 68 for examples. This field is available with TMX MY and TMX MYS series machines. Linear Y-Axis Motion is limited. The amount of Y travel is affected by the X position and by any X-Axis tool length offset. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-165 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 189 END CAP—accesses selections for the shape of the slot end for the End of the slot: • LINE • APPEND ARC • INCLUDE ARC Refer to Start Cap examples above. • CORNER RADIUS—defines the radius of the slot end. v546CO 2 - 166 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 190 Tool Setup that will be used. The tool offset defaults to the same number as the tool. • TOOL DIAMETER—contains the tool diameter programmed in Tool Setup for the current tool. This field is read-only and can only be edited in Tool Setup. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-167 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 191: Axial Flats

    2. Step over and cut the final profile, disregarding any area that stock was removed in prior data blocks. 3. Cut at finish depth the final flats surfaces (X and Y) and the diameter of the cutter in Z. v546CO 2 - 168 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 192 Zig-Zag is selected for the Plunge Type. • PECK DEPTH—identifies the maximum depth to be cut in one pass. This field is not available when Finish Only is selected for the Strategy. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-169 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 193 8. Feed to -12.7 mm (-0.5 in) to machine third pass. 9. Rapid back to 3.81 mm (0.15 in) (Z Start + Surface Clearance) 10. Repeat to final depth. v546CO 2 - 170 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 194: Geometry Tab

    SIZING METHOD—identifies the sizing method: • INSCRIBE—defines the sizing method as inscribed in the sizing circle. • ENCOMPASS—defines the sizing method as encompassing the sizing circle. Inscribe Encompass Figure 2–143. Inscribe and Encompass v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-171 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 195 Plunge Feed field in the Process tab. • Z BOTTOM—accesses selections for the bottom of the flat and the location where the Plunge Feed Rate ends. v546CO 2 - 172 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 196 C POSITION—defines the angle to position the C axis for the first segment of the contour. This field appears when the Linear Y Motion checkbox is selected. This field is available with TMX MY and TMX MYS series machines. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-173 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 197 • TOOL DIAMETER—contains the tool diameter programmed in Tool Setup for the current tool. This field is read-only and can only be edited in Tool Setup. v546CO 2 - 174 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 198: Axial Lettering

    Stick—for use only with specialized machining fonts designed to cut stick letters. Selecting Stick does not convert fonts to Stick Lettering. • Linear—the tool cuts along a line. • Circular—the tool cuts unwrapped (flat) text on an arc. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-175 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 199 Y Center C Center (Deg) Z Start Z Start Z Start Z Start R Plane R Plane R Plane R Plane Z Bottom Z Bottom Z Bottom Z Bottom v546CO 2 - 176 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 200 Here is an example showing Axial Lettering with Circular and Linear Reference points. Center Circular Bottom, Start Reference Linear Bottom, Start Reference Figure 2–148. Axial Lettering with Circular and Linear Reference points v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-177 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 201: Axial Holes

    AXIAL BOLT CIRCLE F3—accesses the Axial Holes Bolt Circle data block for programming bolt circles. Refer to Axial Bolt Circle, on page 2 - 185 for programming details. v546CO 2 - 178 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 202: Axial Hole Cycle

    “CAL” appears next to the value as programmed in Tool Setup. You can accept or change this value. If you edit this field, “CAL” disappears, and the value is no longer calculated automatically. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-179 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 203: Drilling Operation

    PECK COUNT—displays the number of pecks that will occur. This read-only field appears when either Peck, Chip Breaker, Decreasing Depth, or Decreasing Chip Breaker is selected for the Cycle Type. v546CO 2 - 180 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 204: Tapping Operation

    PECK DEPTH—defines the maximum depth to be cut in one pass. This field appears when Rigid is selected for the Tap Cycle Type and the tool is a Live Tap. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-181 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 205: Reaming Operation

    INSERT LOCATION BEFORE F7—insert a row of location fields above the selected row. The remaining fields appear based on your selection in the Coordinates field (Polar or Rectangular). v546CO 2 - 182 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 206 R Plane is the default. • I PLANE—returns to the coordinate specified in the X/Z Start field. • R PLANE—returns to the coordinate specified in the R Plane field. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-183 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 207 2 - 68 for examples. This field is available with TMX MY and TMX MYS series machines. Linear Y-Axis Motion is limited. The amount of Y travel is affected by the X position and by any X-Axis tool length offset. v546CO 2 - 184 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 208: Axial Bolt Circle

    I PLANE—returns to the coordinate specified in the X/Z Start field. • R PLANE—returns to the coordinate specified in the R Plane field. • START ANGLE—defines the angle to the first hole, measured counterclockwise from the home position. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-185 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 209 Linear Y-Axis Motion is limited. The amount of Y travel is affected by the X position and by any X-Axis tool length offset. • SKIP LIST—provides fields for entering the hole number to be skipped moving in the counterclockwise direction. v546CO 2 - 186 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 210 Locations data block. Select this softkey and this message appears: “Warning! This block will be deleted. Continue?” Select Ok or Cancel. • COPY TO LOCATIONS BLOCK F6—copies the Bolt Circle data block as a Locations data block. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-187 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 211: Cutter Compensation

    Beginning point of programmed direction (clockwise tool movement from point A to point B) Ending point of programmed direction (clockwise tool movement from point A to point B) v546CO 2 - 188 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 212 The tool’s edge then follows the outside of the contour. The tool is withdrawn from the part adjacent to the frame or circle. • POCK BOUNDARY (Pocket Boundary)—used for cutting the outside perimeter of a pocket operation. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-189 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 213: Climb Milling

    This is ideal for setups that are not very rigid. • The backlash in older machines is greatly diminished. The programming sequence of Lines and Arcs segments determines the cutting direction. v546CO 2 - 190 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 214: Miscellaneous Data Blocks

    Repeat End Block ......... . . 2 - 203 v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-191 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 215: Change Parameters

    Defining a tool change position for each tool change. The Change Parameters screen displays with the values entered in Program Parameters. Edit these values for a Change Parameters data block. Refer to Getting Started with WinMax Lathe, Program Parameters, on page 4 - 82 for more information about Program Parameters and the Input screen.
  • Page 216 Opt Stop button is not turned on, the optional stop will not occur. Select NO if an optional stop is not required after each tool change. NO is the default. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-193 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 217 Z position then the X axis to the X position. • SIMULTANEOUS—from the current position, the turret moves both axes together to the X and Z positions. v546CO 2 - 194 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 218: Change Part Setup

    Change Part Setup screen. When a Conversational program is saved, the current Work Offsets are saved as part of the program. Refer to Getting Started with WinMax Lathe, Part Setup—Work Offsets, on page 4 - 11 for more information about setting Work Offsets in Part Setup.
  • Page 219 Program Review screen, listed next to the block as E:# where E is an NC command and # is the Active Offset. Refer to Program Review, on page 1 - 8 for information about the Program Review screen. v546CO 2 - 196 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 220 CLEAR TABLE F7—resets all values in the table to 0.000. A confirmation window appears prior to resetting the values. • EXIT F8 —exits the Table Commands menu and returns to the first Part Setup - Work Offsets menu. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-197 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 221: Machine Function-M Code

    Machine Code definitions below this field and select a code. Refer to WinMax Lathe NC Programming, Basic NC M Codes, on page 3 - 1 or ISNC M Codes, on page 5 - 1 for complete descriptions of all M Codes.
  • Page 222 M51 Conveyor Off code, Manual Mode is selected, or the enclosure doors are opened. The part conveyor or chip conveyor will stop running if Manual Mode is selected or the enclosure doors are opened. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-199 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 223: Bar Feed Block

    F4 softkey followed by the BAR FEED F4  softkey. Refer to WinMax Lathe Options, Bar Feeder, on page 3 - 1 for details about programming data blocks with the optional Bar Feeder. The BAR FEED BLOCK screen appears. Figure 2–161. Bar Feed Block screen...

  • Page 224: Comment Block

    LINE 1 - 10—provides 10 lines of text for the Comment block. You can enter up to 50 characters of text on each line. There are no restrictions for using keyboard symbols. Enter text starting with line 1. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-201 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 225: Repeat Start Block

    The number of repetitions is listed in the Program Review screen for the Repeat Start block. Refer to Program Review, on page 1 - 8 for information about the Program Review screen. v546CO 2 - 202 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 226: Repeat End Block

    To insert a Repeat End block in an existing part program to follow a Repeat Start block, select the REPEAT END F2 softkey. The REPEAT END screen appears. Figure 2–164. Repeat End screen v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-203 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 227: Repeat Start And Repeat End Block Sample

    Here is the Repeat Start data block, Block 3, with the REPEAT COUNT field set at 2. This means the Drill data block that follows this Repeat Start block will drill the hole twice, exactly the same each time. Figure 2–166. Repeat Start screen v546CO 2 - 204 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 228 Figure 2–167. Hole Cycle data block to drill twice This is the Repeat End data block, Block 5, that must be programmed with the Repeat Start block: Figure 2–168. Repeat End screen v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-205 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 229: Move Tailstock Data Block

    MOVE TO Z POSITION—identifies the coordinate for the Z-Axis move. When the cursor is in this field, the Store Machine Position F7 softkey is available. • FEED (IPM) or (MMPM)—identifies the feed rate for the move. v546CO 2 - 206 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 230: Transfer Data Block

    1) Synchronize Spindles—allows you to change the spindle RPM and specify the sub-spindle offset in degrees. If none of the following fields are selected or edited, the spindles are synchronized at the Main Spindle’s current RPM. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-207 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 231 At this point, the part is clamped by both the Main spindle and the Sub-spindle. Here is a Transfer block, Stage 2 tab: Figure 2–171. TMX MYS Transfer Block, Stage 2 tab v546CO 2 - 208 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 232 8) Close Main Spindle Chuck Dwell (Secs)—identifies the number of seconds the main spindle chuck should dwell after closing. • 9) Unsync and Stop the Spindles—indicates the last step in the Transfer data block sequence. v546CO Conversational Part Programming 2-209 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 233: Nc Program Call

    The NC PROGRAM CALL screen appears with a choice for String Arguments or List Arguments: Figure 2–172. NC Program Call screen, String Argument Type Figure 2–173. NC Program Call screen, List Argument Type v546CO 2 - 210 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 234 See WinMax Lathe NC Programming, ISNC G Codes, G65 - Subprogram Call, on page 4 - 40 and WinMax Lathe Options, NC Productivity Package Option, on page 8 - 1 for more information about variables and arguments.
  • Page 235 2 - 212 Conversational Part Programming WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 236: Sample Part Program

    Use Multiple Block Functions to finish the part with Block #3, Profile Start..3 - 40 Use Verification Graphics to view drawing of part for all Blocks... . 3 - 43 v546CO Sample Part Program 3-1 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 237 The following sample part program produces this part: Figure 3–1. Sample Part Here is a print containing rough dimensions for this sample part program: Figure 3–2. Print for Sample Part Program v546CO 3 - 2 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 238: Create A New Part Program

    From the Input screen, select PROJECT MANAGER F8. Figure 3–3. Input Screen Project Manager F8 softkey From the Project Manager screen, select NEW F1. Figure 3–4. Project Manager Screen with list of Program Names v546CO Sample Part Program 3-3 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 239 Program Name heading. If there is currently a new file listed, the control increments the number in the file name by 1. Figure 3–6. Project Manager Screen After Selecting Create HLT Program F1 softkey v546CO 3 - 4 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 240 NAME field is highlighted and enter a file name. For this sample, the folder is “Sample,” and the file name is “SamplePP.HLT.” Select SAVE F1 to save the part program file. Figure 3–7. New Part Program Saved with File Name v546CO Sample Part Program 3-5 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 241: Enter Part Setup Information

    Step 2: Enter Part Setup information. From the Input screen, select PART SETUP F1 to enter Part Setup information. Figure 3–9. Input Screen with “Sample PP.HLT” file loaded v546CO 3 - 6 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 242: Enter Tool Setup Information

    Select EXIT F8 to return to the Input screen. Step 3: Enter Tool Setup information. From the Input screen, select TOOL SETUP F2 to enter Tool Setup information. Figure 3–11. Tool Setup Screen v546CO Sample Part Program 3-7 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 243 Figure 3–12. Tool Setup Screen with Tool Number 1 Fill in the necessary detail, including Insert Shape and Size. Figure 3–13. Tool Setup Screen Select EXIT F8 to return to the Input screen. v546CO 3 - 8 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 244: Enter Programming Information For Block #1, Profile Start

    First, face off the end of the material (i.e., cut off the edge and make it smooth). Select Turning F2, PROFILE F1 for this type of turning. The Profile Start screen appears. Figure 3–15. Profile Start Screen Process Tab before tool selection v546CO Sample Part Program 3-9 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 245 Profile Start screen. Figure 3–16. Profile Start Screen Process Tab with Tool #1 Select the Geometry tab. These fields appear: Figure 3–17. Profile Start Screen Geometry Tab v546CO 3 - 10 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 246 Figure 3–18. Profile Start Screen Geometry Tab with rapid position and start point The following figure illustrates the locations of these programmed fields: Figure 3–19. Profile Start Point and Rapid Position v546CO Sample Part Program 3-11 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 247: Enter Programming Information For Element #1, Face, In Block #1

    Figure 3–20. New Profile Element Screen Select FACE F1 to program the first move to cut down the face of the material. Figure 3–21. Profile Face Element Screen v546CO 3 - 12 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 248 X END (D) and Z END values. • The Finish fields are inactive because Turn Rough is selected in the Profile Start Process tab. Figure 3–22. Profile Face Screen with X End value v546CO Sample Part Program 3-13 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 249: Enter Programming Information For Element #2, Turn, In Block #1

    Select TURN F3 to program the next move to turn away from the face of the material. Figure 3–23. Profile Turn Element Screen Since the first Element and the last Element must be perpendicular, start with a Face and end with a Turn. v546CO 3 - 14 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 250 X END (D) and Z END values. • The Finish fields are inactive because Turn Rough is selected in the Profile Start Process tab. Figure 3–24. Profile Turn Element Screen with Z End value v546CO Sample Part Program 3-15 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 251: Use Verification Graphics To View Drawing Of Part For Block #1

    DRAW F1. The following 3-D figure shows the tool path and stock after being cut using the data from Block 1: Figure 3–25. 3-D Sample Program Block 1 v546CO 3 - 16 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 252: Enter Programming Information For Block #2, Profile Start

    Select TURNING F2, PROFILE F1 to access the PROFILE START screen for creating a second profile for the OD (outside diameter) turn. Figure 3–26. Profile Start Screen Process Tab before tool selection v546CO Sample Part Program 3-17 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 253 Profile Start screen. Figure 3–27. Profile Start Screen Process Tab with Tool #1 Select the Geometry tab. These fields appear: Figure 3–28. Profile Start Screen Geometry Tab v546CO 3 - 18 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 254 Figure 3–29. Profile Start Screen Geometry Tab with rapid position and start point The following figure illustrates the locations of these programmed fields. Figure 3–30. Profile start point and Rapid Position v546CO Sample Part Program 3-19 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 255: Enter Programming Information For Element #1, Turn, In Block #2

    Figure 3–31. Profile Turn Element Screen Since the first Element and the last Element must be perpendicular, start with a Turn and end with a Face. v546CO 3 - 20 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 256 X END (D) and Z END values. • The Finish fields are inactive because Turn Rough is selected in the Profile Start Process tab. Figure 3–32. Profile Turn Element Screen with Z End value v546CO Sample Part Program 3-21 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 257: Enter Programming Information For Element #2, Face, In Block #2

    Select the NEXT ELEMENT F2 softkey and the New Profile Element screen appears with softkey selections for the types of Elements. Select FACE F1 to face up to the first diameter location. Figure 3–33. Profile Face Element Screen v546CO 3 - 22 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 258 X END (D) and Z END values. • The Finish fields are inactive because Turn Rough is selected in the Profile Start Process tab. Figure 3–34. Profile Face Element Screen with X End (D) value v546CO Sample Part Program 3-23 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 259: Enter Programming Information For Element #3, Chamfer, In Block #2

    Select the NEXT ELEMENT F2 softkey and the New Profile Element screen appears with softkey selections for the types of Elements. Select CHAMFER F6 to chamfer the corner of the first diameter location. Figure 3–35. Profile Chamfer Element Screen v546CO 3 - 24 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 260 Element following the Chamfer has been programmed. • The Finish fields are inactive because Turn Rough is selected in the Profile Start Process tab. Figure 3–36. Profile Chamfer Element Screen with Chamfer and Angle values v546CO Sample Part Program 3-25 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 261: Enter Programming Information For Element #4, Turn, In Block #2

    Face Element and a Turn Element. Since the first Element was a Face, Turn is the only option. Figure 3–37. Profile Turn Element Screen v546CO 3 - 26 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 262 The control calculates and enters values for X End (D), Z END, X Start (D), and Z Start on the Chamfer Element Screen. Select PREVIOUS ELEMENT F1 to view the Chamfer Element Screen. Figure 3–39. Profile Chamfer Element 3 Screen with control-calculated values v546CO Sample Part Program 3-27 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 263: Enter Programming Information For Element #5, Blend Arc, In Block #2

    Select the NEXT ELEMENT F2 softkey and the New Profile Element screen appears with softkey selections for the types of Elements. Select BLEND ARC F5 to add a corner arc. Figure 3–40. Profile Blend Arc Screen v546CO 3 - 28 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 264 Element following the Blend Arc has been programmed. • The Finish fields are inactive because Turn Rough is selected in the Profile Start Process tab. Figure 3–41. Profile Blend Arc Screen with Radius value v546CO Sample Part Program 3-29 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 265: Enter Programming Information For Element #6, Face, In Block #2

    • The Finish fields are inactive because Turn Rough is selected in the Profile Start Process tab. Figure 3–43. Profile Face Element Screen with X End (D) value v546CO 3 - 30 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 266: Enter Programming Information For Element #7, Chamfer, In Block #2

    Select the NEXT ELEMENT F2 softkey and the New Profile Element screen appears with softkey selections for the types of Elements. Select Chamfer F6 to chamfer the next corner. Figure 3–45. Profile Chamfer Element Screen v546CO Sample Part Program 3-31 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 267 Element following the Chamfer has been programmed. • The Finish fields are inactive because Turn Rough is selected in the Profile Start Process tab. Figure 3–46. Profile Chamfer Element Screen with Chamfer value v546CO 3 - 32 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 268: Enter Programming Information For Element #8, Turn, In Block #2

    Face Element and a Turn Element. Since the first Element was a Face, Turn is the only option. Figure 3–47. Profile Turn Element Screen v546CO Sample Part Program 3-33 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 269 Z Start on the Chamfer Element Screen. Select PREVIOUS ELEMENT F1 to view the Chamfer Element Screen. Figure 3–49. Profile Chamfer Element Screen with control-calculated values Select NEXT ELEMENT F2 to return to the Element #8 Screen. v546CO 3 - 34 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 270: Enter Programming Information For Element #9, Face, In Block #2

    X END (D) and Z END values. • The Finish fields are inactive because Turn Rough is selected in the Profile Start Process tab. Figure 3–51. Profile Face Element Screen with X End (D) value v546CO Sample Part Program 3-35 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 271: Access The Program Review Screen To Review Blocks#1 And #2

    Figure 3–52. Program Review Screen Data Block #1 Figure 3–53. Program Review Screen Data Block #2 v546CO 3 - 36 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 272: Use Verification Graphics To View Drawing Of Part For Blocks #1 And #2

    SETUP F7 softkey followed by the STOCK SETUP F1 softkey, shown on the sample screen above. The Stock Setup screen appears. Figure 3–55. Stock Setup Screen v546CO Sample Part Program 3-37 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 273 Figure 3–56. Stock Setup Screen with new value in Stock Length field Select the EXIT F8 softkey twice to return to the graphics screen. Select DRAWING  followed by Draw F1 to graphically cut the part. v546CO 3 - 38 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 274: Use The Verification Graphics Zoom Feature

    Or select one corner of a zoom box location on the screen. Then select a second corner to define the opposite corner of the area that you want to zoom. Figure 3–57. 3-D Verification Graphics Zoom In v546CO Sample Part Program 3-39 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 275: Change The Direction Of Turning Moves

    Select the Review console key to access the Program Review screen. Figure 3–58. Program Review screen with Blocks #1 and #2 Select Block #2. Select the MULTIPLE BLOCK FUNCTIONS F1 softkey. Select the CREATE FINISH PROFILE F7 softkey. v546CO 3 - 40 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 276 Select Block #3 and press the Enter console key. The Profile Start screen, Process tab for Block #3 appears. The control automatically changes the Process tab OPERATION field to TURN FINISH. Figure 3–60. Profile Start screen Process tab Turn Finish Operation v546CO Sample Part Program 3-41 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 277 In addition, the Geometry tab’s Stock, Turn, and Face Allowance fields have been changed automatically to 0.000. Figure 3–61. Profile Start screen Geometry tab Turn Finish Operation v546CO 3 - 42 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 278: Use Verification Graphics To View Drawing Of Part For All Blocks

    The following 3-D figure shows the tool path and stock after being cut using the data from Blocks 1, 2, and 3: Figure 3–62. 3-D Sample Program Blocks 1, 2, and 3 v546CO Sample Part Program 3-43 WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 279 3 - 44 Sample Part Program WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 280: Record Of Changes

    704-0115-209: Updates based on software updates through v09.02.11. Revised order of Tool and Tool Offsets fields on Cutoff Block screen. 704-0115-208, October 2012 Revised by: K. Gross Approved by: D. Skrzypczak, K.Van Blaircum October 2012 v546CO Record of Changes — I WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 281 704-0115-204, June 2010, ECN 16538 Revised by: K. Gross Approved by: D. Skrzypczak, J. Mulkey, G.Traicoff, K.Van Blaircum June 2010 Changes • 704-0115-204 Updates based on software updates through v8.0. v546CO II - Record of Changes WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 282 Updates based on v1.1, v1.2, and v2.0 software and the introduction of the Live Tooling (TMM Series) machine. 704-0115-201, 19 May 2005, ECN 15866 Revised by: K. Gross Approved by: D. Bobeck, D. Skrzypczak, C. Thale 19 May 2005 Changes New manual release. v546CO Record of Changes -III WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

  • Page 283: Index

    Rotary Coordinates 2 - 107 infeed Face 2 - 49 AT-keyboard option 1 - 7 infeed ID Taper 2 - 48 automatic calculations 1 - 8 infeed OD Straight 2 - 42 v546CO Index — V WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 284 Position block 2 - 6 guidelines 2 - 146 C CENTER (DEG) field programming hint 2 - 146 Axial Bolt Circle screen segment 2 - 86 Polar Coordinates 2 - 185 v546CO VI - Index WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 285 2 - 192 Radial Mill Contour screen Change Part Setup description 1 - 4 Linear Coordinates 101, CHANGE PART SETUP F2 softkey 2 - 195 107, 122, 134, Change Speed field v546CO Index — VII WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 286 2 - 62 Radial Mill Contour screen 2 - 93 Cutoff description 1 - 4 Radial Mill Frame screen 100, cutter comp using Insert Arc 131, copy 1 - 9 2 - 156 v546CO VIII - Index WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 287 Radial Mill Contour screen 2 - 73 Radial Holes Drill Operation screen Radial Mill Frame screen 2 - 98 Radial Slot screen 2 - 103 Degrees field DISPLAY TIME (SEC) field v546CO Index — IX WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 288 2 - 64 Polar Coordinates 2 - 164 FEED PER REV F5 softkey Rectangular Coordinates 2 - 166 Cutoff block 2 - 64 Radial Slot screen Feed per Revolution 1 - 3 v546CO X - Index WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 289 FIRST Y THEN X THEN Z F6 softkey 2 - 9 Rotary Coordinates 2 - 122 FIRST Y THEN Z THEN X F7 softkey 2 - 9 Radial Holes Loop Around C-Axis screen v546CO Index — XI WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 290 Radial Mill Circle screen 2 - 90 New Radial Contour Segment screen Radial Mill Frame screen 2 - 96 INWARD field Linear coordinates 100, Axial Mill Circle scree 2 - 149 v546CO XII - Index WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 291 Move Tailstock Data Block, TM12 and TM18 M50 (Chip Conveyor On) series machines 2 - 206 Machine Function (M Code) screen MOVE TAILSTOCK description 1 - 5 MOVE TAILSTOCK F5 softkey 2 - 206 v546CO Index — XIII WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 292 NUMBER OF SIDES field Axial Mill Circle screen 2 - 148 Axial Mill Flats screen Axial Mill Frame screen 2 - 154 Polar Coordinates 2 - 171 Cutter Compensation 2 - 189 v546CO XIV - Index WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 293 Axial Mill Frame screen 2 - 155 Axial Mill Slot screen 2 - 161 Hole cycle 2 - 61 Hole cycle 2 - 61 Radial Holes Drill Operation screen Radial Holes Drill Operation screen v546CO Index — XV WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 294 Profile End, element 2 - 25 Polar Coordinates 2 - 163 PROFILE LEFT field R field Axial Mill Contour screen 2 - 129 Axial Locations screen Cutter Compensation 2 - 189 v546CO XVI - Index WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 295 Axial Mill Flats screen 2 - 169 RADIAL HOLES F2 softkey, New Block Live Axial Mill Slot screen 2 - 161 Tooling screen 2 - 114 Radial Slot screen 2 - 104 v546CO Index — XVII WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 296 Threading 2 - 39 RETRACT LEVEL field RPM field Holes cycle 2 - 61 Transfer block screen 2 - 208 RETURN field Axial Bolt Circle screen Polar Coordinates 2 - 185 v546CO XVIII - Index WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 297 Axial Mill Contour screen 2 - 129 Rotary Coordinates 2 - 106 Axial Mill Flats screen 2 - 169 start point, groove 2 - 52 Axial Mill Frame screen 2 - 155 v546CO Index — XIX WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 298 TABLE COMMANDS F7 softkey Axial Mill Circle screen 2 - 147 Part Setup - Work Offsets screen Axial Mill Contour screen 2 - 128 Axial Mill Flats screen 2 - 168 v546CO XX - Index WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 299 2 - 53 TOOL TYPE field Threading cycle 2 - 39 Hole cycle 2 - 59 USER DEFINED TOOL CHANGE POSITION TPI field field, Program Parameters screen Axial Holes Drill Operation screen v546CO Index — XXI WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 300 Rotary Coordinates 2 - 93 manufacturer’s allowable offset 2 - 58 Radial Mill Contour screen X OFFSET field 2 - 59 Rotary Coordinates 2 - 76 Change Part Setup 2 - 195 v546CO XXII - Index WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 301 X’ CORNER field Axial Mill Contour Blend Arc segment Radial Mill Frame screen Rectangular Coordinates 2 - 144 Linear Coordinates 2 - 101 Axial Mill Contour Line Segment screen X’ END field v546CO Index — XXIII WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 302 2 - 122 Rotary Coordinates 2 - 87 Y’ LENGTH field Z CLEARANCE field Radial Mill Frame screen Threading Rotary Coordinates 2 - 101 2 - 49 Y’ REF LOCATION field v546CO XXIV - Index WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...
  • Page 303 2 - 133 Radial Slot screen 2 - 104 Rectangular Coordinates 2 - 134 Axial Mill Flats screen Polar Coordinates 2 - 172 Rectangular Coordinates 2 - 174 Axial Mill Frame screen v546CO Index — XXV WinMax Lathe Conversational Part Programming...

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