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FINOCAM A5
Tischfräsmaschine
Table Milling Unit
Original FINO
Germany
06260DE

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  • Page 1 Tischfräsmaschine Table Milling Unit FINO•der feine Unterschied•the fine difference•la fine différence•la fina diferencia•la fine differenza Gebrauchsinformation•User Information•Mode d’emploi I n f o r m a c i ó n s o b r e e l u s o • I n f o r m a z i o n i d ’ u s o...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Version 1/2016. Read the User Manual prior to commencing work! CONTENTS 1. About this document • Used symbols • Structure of safety notes 2. Safety instructions & regulations • General safety instructions • Regulations 3. Machine description • Connection panel• Front cover• Working chamber • Accessories container •...

  • Page 3: About This Document

    1. About this document 2. Safety instructions & regulations 1.1 Used symbols 2.1 General safety instructions Instructions DANGER ➤ General instruction M Specific manual action Incorrect operation of the machine ➤ Read this document carefully before installing S Specific action in the manufacturing software ➡...
  • Page 4 ➤ Operate the machine in “User“ mode only unless you have been authorised by FINO GmbH to use other profiles. ➤ Even if you are an authorised user, use the “Administrator mode”...
  • Page 5 ➤ Run cables in such a way that persons 2.2.1 Intended use cannot trip over them. The FINOCAM A5 has been designed for easy to Risk of cutting injuries and burns medium machining work in the dental sector. ➤ Only process materials that you can select in If you touch tools or sharp edges on workpieces or the machine, you may suffer from cuts.

  • Page 6: Machine Description

    • The working chamber of the machine is comple- tely clean. • Unauthorized users cannot access the machine. • The room in which the machine is located has an automatic fire detection system. Fig. 1: Front view of the FINOCAM A5...
  • Page 7 Fig. 2: The connection panel Power connection 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, Fig. 3: The FINOCAM A5 with the front cover open including glass fuse T6,3A L250V Main power switch ➤ To close the front cover, put your hand flat on...
  • Page 8 Colours of the working chamber lighting  If the working chamber lighting is insufficient, provide additional lighting. Your FINOCAM A5 illuminates the working chamber Fig. 6: The open accessories container in different colours. The colour will change depen- (blanks and tools not provided) ding on the state of the machine.

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    Sound measurement Measuring conditions: • Processed material: CoCr • Tool status: new • Distance to sound source: 1 m • Measurement according to ISO 3746, engineering method 3 Operating condition Maximum A-weighted sound pressure level Processing 71 dB(A) All other operating <70 dB(A) conditions (tool change, movement of the axes...
  • Page 10 Tool changer • Automatic tool changer for 16 tools • Maximum tool length: 40 mm • Automatic tool length measurement and tool breakage monitoring via measuring key • Compressed air monitoring for the automatic tool change  For additional information on tools see ➲ chapter 5.4.

  • Page 11: Installing The Machine

    4. Installing the machine 1 CNC machine FINOCAM A5 1 spindle service set in the accessories container 4.1 Checking the scope of delivery 1 power supply cord M Unpack the machine and ensure you have recei- 1 USB cable ved the following items: 1 service unit for compressed air 1 torque wrench 1.5 Nm in the accessories container...
  • Page 12 4.3 Machine installation (scheme) NOTICE Damage to the machine due to incorrect installation ➤ Carry out the installation in the given order. ➤ Ensure to remove the transport lock before instal- ling the manufacturing computer (➲ chapter 4.7).
  • Page 13 4.4 Installing the pneumatics 4.4.1 Overview service unit Via the service unit you connect the CNC machine to WARNING your compressed air supply and regulate the inco- Risk of injuries through leaking compressed ming pressure for the machine. air and lashing pneumatic hoses Open or loose pneumatic connections can cause severe injuries.
  • Page 14 M1. Remove the two blind screws in the drilled holes. 4.4.4 Adjusting the air pressure with M2. Mount the service units with the provided lens the service unit head screws in an upright position. Setting the air pressure is only necessary if the air pressure shown by the manometer does not lie between 6 bar and 8 bar.
  • Page 15 M3. If you want the machine to automatically switch Component Source Required? Prerequisite the suction device on and off, install the Suction device Customer service, – specialist dealers switching unit (➲ chapter 4.5.4. If you require a Switching device Customer Nein –...
  • Page 16 NOTICE Damaging of the machine if the transport lock and the manufacturing computer are installed When you connect the machine to the electrical source and the manufacturing computer is con- nected, the machine starts referencing. During this process, the transport lock which is installed at deli- very can damage the mechanics of the machine.

  • Page 17: Testing The Machine

    Start FINOCNC and click on the de - picted icon in the icon bar. Click on the depicted icon in the lower icon bar. ➡ The application settings view displays. Click on the depicted icon beside the text Port number. ➡...

  • Page 18: Running The Machine

    • The installation of the air extraction system damage before every job execution. (➲ chapter 4.5) M15.If you cannot solve a problem that occurred, Carrying out a typical job with the FINOCAM A5 is as contact customer service. follows: Create a job in FINOCAM 2.
  • Page 19 5.3 Inserting/changing tools M4. Insert the tools into the tool positions of the tool changer: NOTICE • Insert the tools straight into the tool positions and push them in until the ring touches the Damaging of the spindle or the tool positions rubber (➲...
  • Page 20 Top: tool positions 1 – 16 in the tool changer Bottom: tool positions 1 – 16 in FINOCNC 5.4 Inserting and removing workpieces On delivery, your FINOCAM A5 processes blanks with a diameter of 98.5 mm. 5.4.1 Inserting blanks Fig. 23: Placing the blank into the workpiece holder You put blanks into the workpiece holder and immo- bilize them with a fixing disc.
  • Page 21  Tighten the screws firmly. If workpieces move or vibrate during processing, the result may become unusable. Fig. 24: The FINOCAM block holder for the FINOCAM A5 Fig. 24: Attaching the blank with the fixing disc Positioning aid for the FINOCAM block holder Positioning pins for blocks 5.4.2 Removing blanks...
  • Page 22 M4. With the other hand, lay the fixing disc above the M3. Insert the shaft of the block into the desired FINOCAM block holder into the workpiece holder position in the FINOCAM block holder until it is and screw it down with the provided torque completely and firmly seated.
  • Page 23 5.7 Operation interruption or abortion 5.7.3 How to proceed in case of a tool of job execution breakage An operation interruption can occur because the If a tool breaks during machining, the machine will compressed air supply or the vacuum in the working not recognize this immediately and the spindle will chamber is not sufficient.
  • Page 24 5.7.4 Procedure in case of a power failure As long as the machine is not powered, the front cover will remain locked. ➤ After a short power failure turn on the machine again and follow the on-screen prompts so that the machine can reference.

  • Page 25: Machine Maintenance And Cleaning

    Fig. 26: Using the key for the emergency release Top: Remove cap Middle: Insert key Bottom: Turn the key M9. Close the opening for the emergency release again with the protective cap. 6. Machine maintenance and cleaning 6.1 Definition of wear parts The CNC machine and the extra equipment are war- ranted for a period of 24 months or 2000 operating hours, whatever comes first.
  • Page 26 6.2 Maintenance table Task Recommended interval Procedure/Parts Spare part illustration Cleaning the working 1 x per day, more often if the Vacuum cleaner, brush, chamber & the measuring chamber is very dirty dry cloth, never use compressed air key (➲ chapter 6.4) Cleaning the collet chuck 1 x per week, in case of Spindle service set...
  • Page 27 6.3 Inspection M8. Thoroughly clean the workpiece holder including all screws, pins and clamping mechanisms as We recommend having a service technician perform well as all openings from the processing dust. an inspection regularly. ➤ In addition, have an inspection carried out when - M9.
  • Page 28 M1. Close the front cover of the machine. S2. Open the collet chuck with the “Release tool” function of FINOCNC and remove the tool from the spindle if necessary. M3. Insert the measuring pin into the collet chuck and keep holding it with one hand. With the other hand put the knurled nut to the spindle.
  • Page 29 M11. Remove the measuring pin from the collet chuck 6.8 Checking the service unit and store it together with the other components NOTICE of the spindle service set. Damaging of the machine when compressed M12.Close the front cover. air is contaminated 6.6 Checking the hoses, cables and Compressed air that does not fulfil the guidelines for connections...
  • Page 30 With test and calibration specimens you can measu- ment fuse. re and, if possible, improve the machining results of The internal power supply of the FINOCAM A5 has a the CNC machine main fuse that is accessible from the outside and ...

  • Page 31: Replacing The Tool Changer Inserts

    S7. Follow the instructions in the documentation for the manufacturing software and drill the tool positions in the new inserts. Fig. 35: A milled calibration/test specimen for the FINOCAM A5 M3. Remove the calibration/test specimen from the machine. S4. Follow the instructions on calibration in the documentation for the manufacturing software.

  • Page 32: Disposal

    ➤ If you are unsure of how to perform certain steps during troubleshooting or cannot solve the problems, abort the troubleshooting and contact customer service. Additional symbols in this chapter Problem/question Solution/answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) The suction hose of my suction device does not fit into the opening for the air extraction system of the CNC machine.
  • Page 33 Is electricity available at the installation site of The machining results are not satisfactory the machine? and/or tools keep breaking. M1. If you have not removed the transport lock from Do the tool positions in FINOCNC correspond to the working chamber yet, disconnect the machi- the tools in the tool changer of the machine? If ne from the manufacturing computer.
  • Page 34 Do you use the newest version of the manufac - FINOCNC interrupts the job execution and turing software that is released for the FINOCAM displays that the air pressure is too low.  You can resolve this problem while the job exe- ...
  • Page 35 Is the suction device set correctly? M Set the extraction level higher until FINOCNC continues the job. ➲ Chapter 4.5 Is the filter or container of the suction device full? M If necessary, insert an empty filter into the suc - tion device or empty the container.

  • Page 36: Index

    9. Index Inspection............25 Installation site ..........11 Air extraction system ........8, 14 Installing the machine ........11 Air purity ............13 Intended use............5 Axis calibration ..........28 Job execution, start .........21 Blanks, insert/remove........20 Key for emergency release .......22 Calibration .............28 Cleaning ............6, 23 Collet chuck Machine malfunction ........22 clean ............25 Main fuse, exchange ........28...
  • Page 37 Spindle............6, 9 Spindle service set..........25 Storage............8 Suction device data cable..........15 hose connection ........15 installation ..........15 requirements..........15 switching unit ..........16 Switching unit ..........16 Technical data..........9 Testing the machine.........17 Tool breakage..........22 Tool changer ..........9, 19 Tool changer positions ........19 Tools, insert/exchange ........19 Transport............6 Troubleshooting..........30 Vacuum, check..........17...
  • Page 38 FINO GmbH Mangelsfeld 18 D-97708 Bad Bocklet Tel + 49 - 97 08 - 90 94 20 Fax + 49 - 97 08 - 90 94 21 info@fino.com · www.fino.com...
  • Page 40 Version 1/2016. Read the User Manual prior to commencing work! CONTENTS 1. About these instructions for use 2. User interface elements 3. Installation & update • Checking the system requirements • Preparing the Installation / udapte • Starting the installation / upate • Using the update feature • Viewing the release notes FINOCAM 4 Introduction •...
  • Page 41 11. Editing empty spaces • Unlocking empty areas • Locking empty areas 12. Calculating jobs • Calculating individual jobs • Calculating multiple jobs in succession • Error messages when calculation job data FINOCNC 13. Introduction • The concept of FINOCNC• Intended use 14.

  • Page 42: About These Instructions For Use

    About these instructions for use Used symbols Instructions Prerequisite for acting successfully General instruction Specific manual action Specific action in the software Result Additional symbols • Lists Additional information  Cross reference IMPORTANT Important instructions without any danger for people or objects HINT Information to make work easier or more efficient Structure of safety notes...

  • Page 43: User Interface Elements

    User interface text You can recognize quotations of user interface text by the narrow font printed in bold. Example: The program displays Workpiece not defined. Keys Keys you need to press are printed within arrow brackets (<>). If you have to press multiple keys at the same time, all affected keys are printed within the same brackets and are connected by a plus sign (+).
  • Page 44 Radio buttons Through radio buttons you select exactly one from multiple available options. Within a group of radio buttons only one button can be activated. To activate a radio button, click on it. The radio button that was previously activated will automatically be deacti- vated.

  • Page 45: Installation & Update

    S 1. In the drop-down list with storage devices [A] select the device which contains the file you want to import. The application updates the list with folders [B] and displays the folders on the selected storage device. S 2. To open a folder, double click on its name in the list [B]. In the list with files [C] the application displays the files in the selected folder that you can import.
  • Page 46 Checking the system requirements Make sure that your system meets the following requirements: • Operating system: 64 bit version of Windows 7 or Windows Vista or Windows 8 • Free hard drive space: ca. 500 Megabyte • Working memory: 2 Gigabyte •...
  • Page 47 Component How to start the Necessary when Necessary when Installation installing? updating? FINOCAM / FINOCNC Automatically via the core application setup program USB driver User choice in the setup program STL viewer User choice in the setup program Runtime environment Manually via a separate Only when a new version for C++...
  • Page 48 The installation wizard closes. Afterwards, the setup programs of the compo- nents that you chose to install in the main setup program will start up. When performing a new installation, you should configure both applications after all IMPORTANT components have been installed. Otherwise FINOCNC, for example, cannot connect to your CNC machine.
  • Page 49 3.3.3 Installing the USB driver You chose to install the USB driver in the main setup program. The installation wizard for the USB driver „FTDI CDM drivers“ has started up automatically. S 1. In the first window of the installation wizard, click on [Extract]. S 2.
  • Page 50 3.3.4 Installing the runtime environment for C++ The Runtime environment for C++ is the technical basis for FINOCAM and FINOCNC. It does not have any function visible to the user. Incorrect job execution when runtime environment is missing NOTICE When the runtime environment for C++ is not fully installed, jobs will not be calculat- ed correctly in FINOCAM.
  • Page 51 Using the update feature FINOCNC can automatically update itself and FINOCAM through the internet. To use this feature, connect your computer to the internet. A firewall can prevent the applications from recognizing and downloading new IMPORTANT versions. Make sure that both applications have unrestricted access to the internet. Updating the applications through an icon in the header When FINOCNC recognizes a new version through an active internet connection, it displays the depicted icon in the header of the application window.

  • Page 52: Finocam

    FINOCAM...

  • Page 53: Introduction

    Always use the newest version of FINOCAM that is released for your CNC machine and operating system. You receive the newest version from customer support or via the update function of FINOCNC. All other uses are not intended. FINO GmbH cannot be held reliable for damage resulting from misuse.

  • Page 54: The User Interface

    The user interface FINOCAM has a window for the application settings and a window for job processing. The whole job processing is done in this one window. Only for some functions does an own window open. In order to use the many functions of the application, you open different views through an icon bar in the header of the application window.

  • Page 55: Starting And Setting Up Finocam

    Starting and setting up FINOCAM After installation it is recommended to adjust the application settings according to your working environment and conditions. You usually configure the settings only once. If necessary, however, you can change the settings at any time. It requires a restart for the application to apply any of our changes.
  • Page 56 You find descriptions of these settings in the following table: Check field Setting activated Setting deactivated Presetting / Recommendation Do not save data FINOCAM only writes When calculating job Deactivated for error handling data necessary for data, FINOCAM writes Only activate this setting on request from customer job execution.
  • Page 57 Specifying the default processing status of calculated objects Through the 3 option fields in the Status of calculated objects area you specify the default status which is assigned to already calculated objects. Activate the option field next to the desired status: •...
  • Page 58 Specifying the settings for bars S 1. Adjust the calculation of bars in the Bars area through the following 3 value bars: • Diameter of node Specify the diameter of node. The node is the starting point of the bar and always lies on the border of an object.
  • Page 59 Specifying diameter of drops You can have drops conically taper. This prevents the tool from damaging the drop during job processing. In the Diameter of drops area at the bottom of the window specify the diameter of drops directly at the object (value bar D0) and at the remaining material (value bar D1).

  • Page 60: Specifying The Data Transfer Settings

    Illustration 6: Individual processing Advantage of this work order: You can stop the CNC machine during job execu- tion to check the processing quality by visually inspecting the already fully completed objects. Do not remove the workpieces from the CNC machine during visual inspection. Even IMPORTANT a slight deviation of positioning when inserting the workpieces again will result in the machine not finishing the job correctly.

  • Page 61: Creating Workpieces And Selecting Them For Editing

    Creating workpieces and selecting them for editing In this chapter we guide you step by step through a typical workflow of creating a new or administrating an existing job. Follow this guide especially during your first milling and grinding jobs. The workflow described here comprises the following points among others: •...
  • Page 62 S 2. For grinding blocks select the size in the Dimension drop-down list. The drop- down list displays the different sizes as designated by the corresponding manu- facturer. For blanks the drop-down list only contains the default diameter of 98.5 mm. ...
  • Page 63 Selecting a workpiece from the archive To process workpieces, you first select them in the workpiece archive. If you select a previously used workpiece, you can place additional objects onto the unprocessed areas, allowing you to use the workpiece further. Illustration 9: Workpiece cards in the archive In this view you can also start the calculation of workpieces.

  • Page 64: Deleting A Workpiece From The Archive

    S 2. In the Dimensions selection list mark the desired dimension of the workpiece. Selecting the entry All removes the filter. S 3. In the Height selection list mark the desired height of the workpiece. Selecting the entry All removes the filter. S 4.
  • Page 65 FINOCAM offers two options to select STL files: • Via a file browser which you use to navigate to the desired files. When selecting files this way, you are very flexible, however, file selection takes a bit of time. • Via a root directory into which you copy all STL files.
  • Page 66 Importing STL files via a root directory If you want to import STL files via a root directory, you first have to specify the direc- tory. You can change it at any time. If you change the root directory regularly, selecting files via the file browser may be HINT the faster option ( page 27).
  • Page 67 If none of the existing files in the directory are shown, the filter possibly prevents the files from showing. For more information read the next instruction. S 2. In the depicted Filter selection list mark the format of your files. The application does not show files in other formats.
  • Page 68 Illustration 14: Object that was moved down S 2. As soon as the object is at the desired position, check if FINOCAM has marked areas at the top or bottom margin of the object in red. These areas are posi- tioned outside the workpiece and cannot be processed by the CNC machine.
  • Page 69 S 4. Set the height of the bar or plate in millimetres via the Height slider. S 5. Set the width of sinter bar ins millimetres via the Width slider. The volume of the sinter bar or sinter plate should equal the volume of the object. IMPORTANT S 6.
  • Page 70 Illustration 16: Left: occlusal; Right: cavity You use the function as follows: You have selected a file in the view for importing STL files. S 1. Specify the desired angle through the Occlusal value bar. S 2. Specify the desired angle through the Cavity value bar. Specifying the import options Through the import functions you specify how FINOCAM processes the data files for job execution.
  • Page 71 8.10 The import list The import list contains all imported objects before they are added to the job. 8.10.1 Adding an object to the import list You have selected a file in the view for importing STL files and specified the import options.
  • Page 72 Icon Meaning Height optimization deactivated Search for divergent insertion vectors activated* Search for divergent insertion vectors deactivated* Search for drillings activated* Suche nach Bohrungen deaktiviert* Extend of 5-axis release* Top value bar: Occlusal Bottom value bar: Cavity *This option only displays if the Show import option check field is activated in ...

  • Page 73: The Nesting View: Placing Objects In The Workpiece

    Changing import options Click on the corresponding icon in the import list. FINOCAM adjusts the corresponding import options and the icon indicates the new status. For an explanation of the import options read the corresponding chapters in these HINT instructions for use ( page 32-33). 8.10.4 Adding the import list to the job In order to place objects in the workpiece, you add them to the job.
  • Page 74 Illustration 18: Two workpiece displays: Grinding block with three objects (left) and blank with two objects (right) The list of imported objects You find a list with the imported objects in the middle of the left side panel. The famil- iar icons that are also used in the import list show the specified import options like the level of processing quality.
  • Page 75 S 2. If necessary, rotate the objects to the left or the right: • Rotating in steps of 1°: Press and hold the mouse button and press <ARROW KEYS UP> or <ARROW KEYS DOWN>. • Rotating in steps of 5°: •...
  • Page 76 Using the snap-to placement aid With the snap-to placement aid positioning of objects in grinding blocks is fast and optimized for a correct job execution. If you activate this aid, the application places the objects into a fixed, optimized posi- tion within the grinding blocks as soon as you drag them onto a block.

  • Page 77: Setting Bars And Drops

    Workpiece display Thumbnail Assigned processing status Process – the object will be machined in the CNC machine. Blue Do not process – the object will not be machined in the CNC machine. You cannot move the object in the workpiece display. Dark blue Already processed –...
  • Page 78 10.1 Setting bars You have called up the view for setting bars and drops. S 1. Select the finishing type for the bar you want to set by clicking on one of the depicted icons: • None (left icon) – The bar will not be further machined after finishing (it displays white in the workpiece display) •...
  • Page 79 10.2 Changing the finishing type of bars S 1. With the left mouse button click on the desired bar in the workpiece display. FINOCAM displays the bar in the workpiece display in blue. S2. Press <STRG> as often as until the desired finishing type is selected. The blue icon in the side panel indicates which finishing type is currently selected.
  • Page 80 10.4 Moving bars horizontally S 1. In the workpiece display click on the desired bar and press and hold the left mouse button. S 2. „Drag“ the bar to the desired spot. S 3. Release the mouse button. 10.5 Important information on setting bars For a successful job execution you have to place bars correctly.
  • Page 81 Illustration 29: STL mode of a cap: Suitable surface for a bar However, a different, concave surface is less suitable for bars: Illustration 30: STL model of a cap: Less suitable surface for a bar Regard the quality of the surfaces for all objects and all jobs! 10.5.2 Additional information for milling jobs In addition to information given above, regard the information in the following table...
  • Page 82 10.6 Removing bars S 1. Click on the depicted icon. S 2. Click on the bar in the workpiece display that you want to remove. FINOCAM removes the selected bar immediately. 10.7 Settings drops S 1. Click on the depicted icon. S 2.
  • Page 83 On the right side you find the workpiece display which shows the workpiece with all existing objects. The application displays empty areas in black. Illustration 31: Blank with two empty spaces (marked in red) In the middle area of the left side panel FINOCAM lists alls empty areas. A unique number and a check box are is assigned to every empty area: Illustration 32: List of empty areas 11.1...
  • Page 84 12.1 Calculating individual jobs You start the calculation of individual jobs as follows: • Through an icon in the icon bar • Through an icon in multiple views The views in which you can start the calculation are: • The nesting view ( page 35) •...
  • Page 85 12.2 Calculating multiple jobs in succession If you have prepared multiple jobs in FINOCAM, you can calculate them in one session. For this you use the multi-job calculation function in the workpiece archive: You have prepared multiple workpieces which are listed in the workpiece archive.
  • Page 86 S 5. To adjust the calculation order, click on one of the depicted arrow icon on the right border of the desired workpiece card.. After every click on one of the arrow icons, FINOCAM immediately adjusts the order of the workpiece cards upwards or downwards. S 6.
  • Page 87 FINOCNC...
  • Page 88 Use FINOCNC only in the User mode . Only participating in a special training at FINO GmbH entitles the user to run the application in the Administrator mode . All other uses are not intended. FINO GmbH cannot be held reliable for damage...
  • Page 89 The following illustration shows the icon bar in the application window of FINOCNC: Illustration 35: The icon bar in the application window of FINOCNC The icon open the following sections (from left to right): • Job execution view • Tool administration view •...
  • Page 90 S 2. Except for the User profile, enter the corresponding password. The password are given to authorized users by FINO GmbH. S 3. If you want FINOCNC to automatically set the profile to User after the next restart but one, activate the Reset profile to “user”...
  • Page 91 Activating cleaning reminder In order to receive one message per day which reminds you to clean the CNC machine, activate the Cleaning reminder check field. Specifying the source of job data To execute jobs, FINOCNC needs job data previously calculated by a CAM applica- tion.
  • Page 92 Marking the blank position If the CNC machine marks blanks at their border with one or two holes, re-inserting them in the same position is made easier for you. To turn on this function, activate the Mark blank position check field. Activating air extraction when the front cover is opened When cleaning the working chamber of your CNC machine, it is recommended to activate the air extraction.
  • Page 93 15.2.2 Viewing tool data In the Tool availability view FINOCNC lists all tools that are available for your CNC machine by FINO GmbH. You have called up the settings section. In the lower icon bar click in the depicted icon.
  • Page 94 15.2.3 Specifying the tool life In the Tool availability CAM software view you specify the tool life for each tool type. The tool life is the maximum number of operating hours that the tools can be used before it is worn. FINOCNC stores the remaining operating hours for each tool type separately: The application subtracts the time in use automatically when the tool is used during job execution and updates the remaining tool time accordingly.
  • Page 95 You have called up the settings section. S 1. Click on the depicted icon in the lower icon bar. The machine geometry view displays. In the Positions of tools section on the right hand side, you find a list of all tool changer positions of your CNC machine.
  • Page 96 a) You have installed the wet grinding module as described in the operating manual and filled in the water emulsion. The module’s display is activated. b) The CNC machine which is supposed to be used with the module is switched on and connected to the computer.
  • Page 97 Illustration 40: Part of the machine geometry view Check field for unlocking the wet grinding module marked in red S 2. Activate the Wet grinding module unlocked control field. A window opens requesting you to enter the unlock code. S 3. Enter the unlock code that you received with the wet grinding module. If the unlock code is valid, the wet grinding module is unlocked for the connected CNC machine.
  • Page 98 16.1 Tool cards In the inventory list [A] as well as in the tool magazine display [C] every tool type is represented by a corresponding tool card: Illustration 42: Tool card in the inventory list D: Serial number H: Icon "Reset remaining tool life" Short tool name Remaining tool life as al decimal value Long tool name:...
  • Page 99 16.2.2 Removing a tool type from the stock The tool type not assigned to any tool magazine. Otherwise remove it from all magazines. S 1. In the desired tool card click on the depicted icon. S 2. Confirm the security prompt. FINOCNC replaces the affected tool card with an empty tool card.
  • Page 100 16.3 Editing tool magazines A tool magazine in FINOCNC represents a set of tools in the tool changer of your CNC machine. In the tool administration view you specify up to 3 magazines which you can quickly select while preparing the job execution. On the basis of the tool magazines the application knows where to move the spindle e.
  • Page 101 16.4 Resetting the remaining tool life If you replace a used tool with a new one with an identical geometry, you should reset the operating hours counter of the tool at the same time. Only then does the applica- tion show the remaining tool life correctly. You have called up the tool administration view ( page 59).
  • Page 102 The blank changer illustration is only shown when using a CNC machine with a  blank changer. The icons for individual machine functions do not belong to the job execution and are described elsewhere ( page 76). When using a CNC machine with a blank changer, you have the following options while preparing a job for execution: •...
  • Page 103 17.1 Job execution for machines without blank changer To make it easier for you to find the following depicted icons in the job execution  view, we have bordered them in different colours. The colours correspond to the ones in the illustration above. Coloured text also refers to the illustration. a) You have prepared at least one tool magazine ( page 62).
  • Page 104 S 3. In case of a wet grinding job, activate the depicted icon. If a job which requires wet processing is ground without liquid, the tool will break! FINOCNC automatically controls the water supply during machining. S 4. If you want the machine to clean the coarse dust from the workpiece through compressed air after job completion, activate the depicted icon.
  • Page 105 17.2 Job execution for machines with blank changer To make it easier for you to find the following depicted icons in the job execution  view, we have bordered them in different colours. The colours correspond to the ones in the illustration above. Coloured text also refers to the illustration. a) You have prepared at least one tool magazine ( page 62).
  • Page 106 S 2. Specify which jobs you want the CNC machine to execute and which jobs are wet grinding jobs: • You execute multiple jobs in succession: – In the job list mark a job. – If you want to execute the marked job, activate the check field in the top left corner of the area with the details.
  • Page 107 S 6. Check the job status in the job list for all jobs you want to execute: • Green: Machining possible. • Yellow: The blank is just of sufficient height for the objects. Machining is still possible. • Red: Machining is not possible because the currently selected tool magazine does not contain at least one of the required tools.
  • Page 108 17.3 Equipping the blank changer & assigning jobs You control the blank changer through the blank changer illustration. You assign jobs through the icons for the blank changer positions: Illustration 49: On the left: blank changer illustration On the right: icons for the blank changer positions G: Blank changer position with no assigned job L: Blank changer positions H: Blank changer position with an assigned job...
  • Page 109 Example You choose the job with the workpiece ID 44: S 4. Assign the blank changer position chosen in step 1 to the job. To do so, click on the corresponding icon for the blank changer positions [N]. FINOCNC assigns the blank changer position to the job: •...
  • Page 110 17.3.1 Loading a workpiece frame into the working chamber In the blank changer is a workpiece frame that you want to load into the working chamber. Execute the following two steps in quick succession. If the time period between IMPORTANT them is too long, the application interprets step two as a step of its own and rotates the blank changer.
  • Page 111 Only load a workpiece frame virtually if there is no frame at the loaded blank changer position in the CNC machine. If necessary, remove the frame from the blank changer. a) In the working chamber of the CNC machine is a workpiece frame to which you want to assign a blank changer position.
  • Page 112 Illustration 50: The window for equipping the tool changer with 5 positions The windows shows the tools in the selected tool magazine with the corresponding position numbers. S 2. For each tool which you do not want to equip, deactivate the corresponding check field.
  • Page 113 M 9.Close the front cover. S10.In the current confirmation window click on the depicted icon. The spindle puts the tool into the corresponding tool changer position. As long as you have selected at least one other tool in step 2, the process repeats from the result of step 3.
  • Page 114 17.6 Deleting jobs The job execution view displays. S 1. In the job list mark the job you want to delete. S 2. In the area with the job details click on the depicted icon in the top right corner. S 3.
  • Page 115 The machine control icons The following icons types are used in the area for machine control: To differentiate between the individual icon types, we have marked the icons in  this chapter with coloured lateral lines. The colours correspond to the ones in the following list.
  • Page 116 Release tool and/or maintenance spindle The spindle moves into the tool changing position and, after confirmation in FINO - CNC, opens the collet chuck. Danger of cuts and burns when touching the tool CAUTION If you touch the tool at the cutting edge, you may get cut.
  • Page 117 Activate/deactivate sealing air Through this icon you activate or deactivate the sealing air. The sealing air prevents chips from entering the spindle during job execution. Activate/deactivate air nozzles Through this icon you activate or deactivate the air nozzles. They are aimed at the workpiece and remove chips from it during job execution.
  • Page 118 Non graphical information in the area for machine commands You also find the following textual information in the area for individual machine com- mands: • X, Y, Z & <value> mm The current position of the corresponding axis in milimeters. •...
  • Page 119 Deterioration of machining results caused by an incorrect calibration NOTICE The machine is already calibrated when delivered. As long as your machining results are without flaw, a new calibration is not necessary. A calibration takes much time an can deteriorate the machining results in the worst case, if it is not done correctly. In case of inaccurate machining results try adjusting the working conditions first: Check the fixation of the workpiece, the state of the tool or of the processing material.
  • Page 120 M 6.Remove the milled blank and measure it with the micrometer. Measure each spot twice to make sure that the measured values are indeed correct. • Every spot you need to measure is marked on the blank with symbols ( / ). •...
  • Page 121 19.1.2 Milling a test specimen and measuring it You received a calibration set with your CNC machine. This set is also used for milling and measuring a test specimen. You require the following items from this set: • A calibration blank •...
  • Page 122 S 3. In the left column click on the depicted icon. The Drill tool changer inserts window displays. You can pause the drilling of the tool changer inserts at any time by clicking on  the depicted icon. In the window which then opens you can either continue the process or cancel it completely.
  • Page 123 If the firmware update is interrupted, for example by a power outage, disconnecting the USB connection between the computer and the CNC machine, closing of FINO - CNC by the user etc., the control unit of the machine may take permanent damage.
  • Page 124 Retrieving application and machine data 20.1 Viewing the job log and restoring jobs The job log shows the jobs executed in FINOCNC. Beside general job data it also con- tains information about errors that may have occurred. In addition, you can restore jobs to execute them again.
  • Page 125 Restoring jobs If you want to execute a job listed in the log again, you restore it. This way, you do not need to re-import the job or even re-create it in FINOCAM. You can only restore jobs whose data are still stored on the computer. You specify IMPORTANT the maximum duration of data storage in the application settings ( page 51).
  • Page 126 Exporting geometry data into a text file Click on the depicted icon. FINOCNC writes the geometry data into the installation folder under the file name CNCStatus.txt. Additional function in the machine geometry view The following functions are also available in the machine geometry view. They are described elsewhere in these instructions for use: •...
  • Page 128 21 Index Configuration FINOCAM..........17 5-axis release ..........31 FINOCNC..........51 Control elements ..........5 Administrated Tool Board........61 Core applications ..........9 Air extraction when opening the front cover ..54 C++ runtime environment .........12 Angle undercuts on outer surfaces .....31 Application data retrieval. Data retrieval Data retrieval Application settings job log .............87...
  • Page 129 Intended use FINOCAM..........15 General settings FINOCNC ..........50 FINOCAM..........17 FINOCNC..........51 Geometry data Jobs export............87 blank changer positions ......70 retrieve ............87 calculate individually........46 calculate multiple ........47 create............23 Hardware requirements ........8 data source ..........53 Height delete in FINOCAM........39 sinter bars..........30 delete in FINOCNC ........76 sinter plates ..........30 duration of data storage ......53 workpieces..........23...
  • Page 130 divergent insertion vectors ......32 drillings............32 Objects Selection lists ..........5 add to import list........33 Sequence optimization ........21 delete from import list........33 Settings move in the workpiece .......36 FINOCAM..........17 move vertically..........29 FINOCNC..........51 place ............35 Sinter bars remove ............39 height ............31 rotate ............36 set ............30 select type..........31 width............31...
  • Page 131 Tool type suitability for materials.......54 Tool types name structure .........54 Type of objects..........31 Undercuts on outer surfaces ......31 Update applications...........7, 13 firmware...........85 USB driver installation........11 User interface FINOCAM ..........5 FINOCNC..........71 Value bars ............6 Vertical bar position.........41 Virtual loading/unloading. Workpiece frame Wet grinding module......19, 57, 88 unlock for CNC machine......57 Workpiece archive...........25...
  • Page 134 FINO GmbH Mangelsfeld 18 D-97708 Bad Bocklet Tel + 49 - 97 08 - 90 94 20 Fax + 49 - 97 08 - 90 94 21 info@fino.com · www.fino.com...

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