Machining process

The machining process is defined by the sequence of the tools and the operations in the process list. It is easy to create it by the machining manager. Tools can be inserted into the process list from the turret or from the tool catalogue. If required, it is possible to define a new tool instantly in process list (and than save it to the catalogue). Machining operations are then located into the respective tool.

The program offers basic roughing and finishing operations for pocketing with islands, finishing operations defined by plane curves using different types of tool offset. Direct tool movement programming with use of the construction geometry lines is available. Standard drilling and threading cycles are supported, too.

All operations can be edited in the graphic window. The tool trajectories are shown when the edit mode is on and geometrical parameters of the operation can be changed by mouse. Another parametres of the operation can be edited simultaneously in the instrumental panel to reach the desired machining process. The two-dimensional simulation of the tool movement can be switched on any time. In addition, the 3D simulation of the tool movement can be shown for any operation as well as for the whole machining.

Any operation from the process list can be changed any time. After that, the program re-calculates all the following operations to accept the change in the whole machining process. The items in the process list can be easily moved or copied by the Windows system "drag and drop" operations. Any part of the process can be temporarily deactivated.

Three-dimensional tool movement simulation can be shown for an operation, for a tool and its operations or for a spindle and its operations. If there is only one spindle in the machine, the whole process can be shown. The values of coordinates of the generated trajectories can be checked, too.

The tool trajectories, created by the pocketing operation can be manually changed to satisfy user requirements.