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BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE
Registration No.
2. Boys-shirts tucked in and wearing closed leather shoes. Girls students with cut
shoes, overcoat, and plait incite the coat. Girls students should not wear loose
garments.
3. Students must check if the components, instruments and machinery are in working
condition before setting up the experiment.
4. Power supply to the experimental set up/ equipment/ machine must be switched on
only after the faculty checks and gives approval for doing the experiment. Students
must start to the experiment. Students must start doing the experiments only after
getting permissions from the faculty.
6. Students may contact the lab in charge immediately for any unexpected incidents
and emergency.
7. The apparatus used for the experiments must be cleaned and returned to the
technicians, safely without any damage.
8. Make sure, while leaving the lab after the stipulated time, that all the power
connections are switched off.
9. EVALUATIONS:
All students should go through the lab manual for the experiment to be carried
out for that day and come fully prepared to complete the experiment within
the prescribed periods. Student should complete the lab record work within
the prescribed periods.
Students should complete the lab record work within the prescribed periods.
The following aspects will be assessed during every exercise, in every lab
class and marks will be awarded accordingly:
Observation means taking correct readings in the proper order and tabulating the
readings in the tabular columns.
Result means correct value of the required parameters and getting the correct
shape of the characteristics at the time of reporting of the faculty.
Viva voice means answering all the questions given in the manual pertaining to the
experiments.
Full marks will be awarded if the students performs well in each case of the
above component
NOTE 2
Incompletion or repeat of experiments means not getting the correct value of the
required parameters and not getting the correct shape of the characteristics of the
first attempt. In such cases, it will be marked as IC in the red ink in the status
column of the mark allocation table given at the end of every experiment. The
students are expected to repeat the incomplete the experiment before coming to
the next lab. Otherwise the marks for IC component will be reduced to zero.
NOTE 3
Absenteeism due to genuine reasons will be considered for doing the missed
experiments.
In case of power failure, extra classes will be arranged for doing those experiments
only and assessment of all other components preparedness; viva voice etc. will be
completed in the regular class itself.
NOTE 4
The end semester practical internal assessment marks will be based on the average
of all the experiments.
INDEX
Ex. Page
Date Name of the Experiment Mark Staff Signature
No No
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Completed date:
Ex. Page
Date Name of the Experiment Mark Staff Signature
No No
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Completed date:
EX. NO: 1
DATE:
Aim:
To conduct a brief study into various aspects of CNC machines
Shortly after world war II, USAF faced with the complex machining of aircraft
components and inspection fixtures to close accuracies on a repetitive basis. During this
time Mr. John Parson was working on a project for developing equipment that would
machine flat templates for inspecting contours of helicopter blades. He succeeded in it and
the proposal for manufacturing such a machine was submitted to USAF in 1948 by Parson
Corporation of Traverse City, Michigan, and resulted in a development contract in 1948.
Parson found that the card reader was too slow and approached MIT to develop a tape
reader and power drive for the proposed machine. The collaboration between Parson and
MIT went into troubles later. USAF then awarded a prime contract to MIT in 1951. The servo
machines laboratory of MIT successfully demonstrated a three motion- milling machine.
Paper tape is especially fragile and its susceptibility to war and tear makes it to be an
unreliable NC component for repeated use on the shop floor. More durable materials like
miler, Aluminum foil are used to overcome this difficulty. However these materials are also
relatively expensive. Besides this, the tape heeds to be loaded each time and some errors in
reading. If any change in instruction is needed, modification or editing of the tape is also not
possible.
The conventional NC does not have facilities to optimize the speeds and feeds during
the machining process. Consequently, the part programmer must plan the cutting conditions
conservatively and this reduces productivity.
3. Canned Cycle
When the following conditions are met, NC machines become a candidate for the
production industry.
When
Quantity of parts per setup is small
Parts are complex
Repeated lots occur.
Repeated design changes occur
Minimum lead time is must
Scrapping would be costly
Floor space is at a premium
6.1 Z - Axis
(i) On a work piece-rotating machine, such as a lathe, the Z-axis is parallel to the
spindle, and the positive motions the tool away from the work piece.
(ii) On a tool-rotating machine, such as a milling or boring machine, Z-axis is
parallel to the tool axis, and the positive motion moves the tool away from the
work piece.
(iii) On other machines such as press, a planning machine, Z-axis is
perpendicular to the tool set and the work piece.
6.2 X - Axis
(i) On a lathe, X axis is the direction of tool movement and the positive motion
moves the tool away from the work piece.
(ii) On a horizontal milling machine, the X-axis is parallel to the table.
(iii) On a vertical milling machine, the positive X-axis points to the right when the
programmer is facing the machine.
6.3 Y - Axis
N-G-X-Y-Z-A-B-C-F-S-T-M
Where,
N Sequence number of instructions
G- Preparatory function
X, Y, Z, A, B, C Co -ordinate and angular data
F- Feed
S- Spindle speed
T-Tool code
M- Miscellaneous function.
Though there are many control systems in the market, the following are widely used:
There are two major classes of part programming languages (Smith and Earns,
1977)
9.1. Machine oriented languages
They create tool paths by doing all the necessary calculations in one computer
processing stage by computing directly the special Co-ordinate data format and the coding
for speed and feed requirements.
9.2. General purpose languages
The computer processing can be broken down to into two stages, viz., a processing
stage and post processing stage. The processing stage creates an intermediate set of data
points called CL data. The following figure illustrates a generalized flow chart for most NC
processors to show the execution of the program written in a language like APT. The
elements in the flow chart are explained of follows
9.3. NC Processor
Initially the CNC technology was applied on basic metal cutting machines like lathes,
milling machines etc. To increase the flexibility of the machines in handling a variety of
components and to finish them in a single set-up on the same machine, a CNC machining
center for machining prismatic components combining operations like milling, drilling, boring
and tapping. These machining centers are very powerful, heavy-duty production machines
with the capability to change tools using ATC, A which can select any tool automatically, by
the computer program from the tool magazine. A typical tool magazine can contain more
tools of the order to 32 and above.
While vertical and horizontal machining centers could be respectively utilized for
machining only on one face and four faces of the component in a set-up, complete
machining of all five faces of cubical component in a single set up was possible with a
feature to change the spindle configuration automatically from vertical to horizontal and vice
versa, as the case may be, within the programmed cycle. These machines are called
universal machinating centers (UMC). Further, the concept of multi operations was also
entered for machining cylindrical components, which led to the developments of turning
centers.
Result:
Thus the overview and basic function of CNC machine were studied.
STUDY OF CNC CODES (M and G CODES
EX. NO: 2
DATE:
Aim:
To study the preparatory and miscellaneous function of CNC codes.
Result:
Thus the Miscellaneous and Geometric function of CNC machine were studied.
STUDY EXERCISE ON SPECIFICATIONS AND PROGRAMMING CODES
EX. NO: 3
DATE:
Aim
To study the specifications and various codes used in programming a CNC machine
tool (FANUC controller).
1. CIRCULAR POCKETING:
Definitions for the terms used in the G170 and G171 circular pocket canned cycle as follows:
2. RECTANGULAR POCKETING:
Definitions for the terms used in the G172 and G173 rectangular pocket canned cycle as
follows:
When values are stated for the I and K elements, the program will perform a finishing pass
after completion of the final roughing cut.
A G83 (Deep hole Peck drilling) command is written in the following format:
G98 G80
Sequence of moves:
1) Rapid position to X, Y and Z (the initial level).
2) Rapid traverse to R point level.
3) Feed rate in the value of Q.
4) Rapid traverse out to R point. Rapid traverse back to within 1mm of depth of Q cut.
Operation moves 2 and 4 are repeated until Z depth is reached.
5) Rapid traverse to Initial level (G98) or R point level (G99).
4. BORING OPERATION:
Sequence of moves:
1) Rapid position to X, Y and Z (the initial level).
2) Rapid traverse to R point level.
3) Feed motion up to the Z level, the bottom of the hole.
4) Rapid traverse up to the R point level Initial level (G99) and up to the Initial tool
Level (G98)
TURNING OPERATIONS:
Where,
*u1 = depth of cut (radius designation)
*r = relief amount
*p = line or block number of the start of the final profile
*q = line or block number of the end of the final profile
*u2 = finishing allowance in the X axis
*w2 = finishing allowance in the Z axis
*f = feed rate
*s = speed
*t = tool number
2. GROOVING CYCLE
Result:
Thus the study exercise on specifications and programming codes of CNC machine
were studied.
DENFORD MACHINE TOOL - FANUC (Lathe and milling)
EX. NO: 4
DATE:
In the main window screen press F1....the following menu will appear,
You are now editing a CNC program. A variety of instructions can be keyed in on each line.
At any time you can start a simulation of machining of your program via the F9 menu. Whilst
typing, characters will appear at the cursor position. The cursor is flashing or steady blob.
Main window.
Edit keys
Hot keys
CNC instructions
Example
G codes
M codes
Directives
Tutorials
Comments
Screen display
Edit Keys
Hot Keys
There are a number of special hot keys that can be pressed virtually anytime.
This is a list of them:
F1 - Get help
CtrlF1 - Get G/M code help
F2 - Quick save CNC program
F3 - Quick load CNC program
F5 - Get information
F9 - Check/run CNC programs
F10 - Get main menu
In addition to the function keys there are the following key combinations:
Alt-E - Returns to the edit
Alt-E - Quits the Fanuc system
CNC Instructions
There are a number of different types of CNC program instructions. Select one of them from
the menu to get more information. Note that G and M codes can be prefixed with an N block
number.
Example
G codes
M codes
Directives
Tutorials
Comments
Example
EXAMPLE PROGRAM
The above example turns a shaft down to 26mm diameter using tool 1g and a spindle
speed of 2000 rpm.
G codes
A G code quite often requires other information, for example a feed rate or axes co-
ordinates. The Fanuc machine has a large selection of G codes, and help can be obtained
for them all.
Press Page-down for a list of G codes.
M codes
An M code quite often requires other information, for example a spindle speed or tool
number. The machine has a selection of M codes, and help can be obtained for them all.
PAGE gives part two.
You may select an item with the arrow keys and get help with it by pressing EOB.
Directives
Billet Definition
This directive allows the billet in the simulation window to be given a size.
The billet definition should be placed at the start of a program, after the measure has
optionally been set.
Example: G21
Sets the measure to metric.
[BILLET X30.0 Z50.0
Defines the billet as 50mm long with a diameter of 30mm (if diameter programming is
active).
Clear Directive
This clears the tutorial messages window.
Example: [CLEAR
Step Directive
This directive switches over to single step execution on-screen and when linked to the fanuc
machine.
Example: [STEP
Enable Simulation
This directive allows the operations to be simulated.
Example: [SHOW
Disable Simulation
This directive stops the operations being simulated.
Example: [NOSHOW
Subprogram Directive
This directive allows a program with a non numeric name to be called as a subprogram.
Example: [SUBPROGRAM 2 FRED
M98 P2
Tutorials
Interactive lessons can be developed through the tutorials facility. Messages and Questions
can be embedded within the CNC program.
! - Displays message without stopping.
? - Displays message but stops for key press.
TUTORIAL MESSAGE:
Tutorial message instructions begin with the ! exclamation mark which is followed by some
text.
When the CNC program is executed your text will appear in the tutorial window at the
bottom of the screen.
Example: Using tool 2 .
Tutorial pause instructions begin with the ? question mark which is followed by
some text. When the CNC program is executed your text will appear in the tutorial
window at the bottom f the screen. You will then be prompted to press RETURN to
continue.
Example: Check the position
Comments
Comments begin with the (open bracket character. They can be used to annotate a
program, and are ignored when it is executed.
Example: (Entering circular cycle)
Screen Display
The top line of the screen gives the following information (left to right):
Title and version of the software.
Global units of measure (metric/imperial)
Current CNC program name.
The bottom line lists a set of key which can currently be used. It also shows the shift key
states.
Press F2..
Load CNC Program
Key is the name of a CNC program you wish to load.
To get a list of available programs blank out the prompt box and then press RETURN.A
menu of the programs will then appear and you can select one with the arrow keys.
Press RETURN to confirm your choice of program.
If the program currently in memory has not been saved, then you will be asked if you want to
save it before loading the new program. Answer yes or no, or press ESC to stop loading all
together.
Simulation
Check syntax
Run program
Dry run
Set tooling
Set view
3D view
Post process
Check Syntax:
Checks through the whole program for errors in the way it is written.
Run program:
Starts on-screen simulation.
Dry run:
Runs the program without an on-screen display. This provides fast over travel checking.
Set datum:
Allows a zero point to be set before on-screen simulation.
Set tooling:
Allows a tool shape to be allocated to a tool number.
Set view:
Use this facility to indicate the view you require for the on-screen simulation.
3D screen:
Produce a 3D view of the billet.
To set 3D view
PGUP swaps between front and rear views.
PGDN redraws the image.
The arrow keys select the slice to start displaying from.
The SPACE BAR changes the distance the arrow keys move.
Press ESC to leave the 3D view.
Post process:
Produces a program for a different machine.
Press F10
Main menu
Edit only
Edit and simulate
Simulate only
Machine link
CNC files
Print
Remove link
Settings
Utilities
Quit
Edit only:
Changes to display of just the editor only (no simulation).
Simulate only:
Changes to display of just the simulation only (no editor).
Machine link:
Programs can be received from or transmitted to the Fanuc controller. It is advisable to
simulate program operation before transmitting to the controller.
CNC files:
Gives access to a sub-menu of disc operations you can load and save, change directory and
delete files.
Load:
Loads CNC programs. Also allows another program to be merged with the
current one.
New:
Destroys the current program and so allows a new one to be keyed in.
Save:
Saves the CNC program in the same file that it was loaded from.
Save as:
Saves the CNC program after prompting you to key in a new name for it.
Change dir:
Allows you to change to a different default directory on disc.
Print:
Prints your CNC program on paper in various formats.
Remote link:
Links to additional external devices, such as tape punch machines ,for CNC program
transfer.
Settings:
Allows you to customize this software.
Utilities:
Lets you run other software packages that are installed on your computer.
Quit:
Leaves the Fanuc programming system and returns you to DOS.
Result:
Thus the study exercise on denford machine tool - fanuc (lathe and milling) of CNC
machine were studied.
SIMPLE FACING
EX. NO: 5
DATE:
AIM:
To simulate and face the work piece to the required dimension using CNC lathe
PROCEDURE:
PROGRAM:
[BILLET X20 Z60
G21 G40 G98
G28 U0 W0
M06 T01
M03 S1200
! SIMPLE FACING
G00 X21 Z1
G94 X0 Z-1 F1.5
Z-2
Z-3
Z-4
Z-5
G28 U0 W0
M05
M30
RESULT:
Thus the simulation and facing were done on work piece by the CNC lathe to the
required dimension.
STEP TURNING
EX. NO: 6
DATE:
AIM:
To simulate and turn the work piece to the required dimension using CNC lathe
PROCEDURE:
PROGRAM:
[BILLET X20 Z55
G21 G40 G98
G28 U0 W0
M06 T1
G97 M03 S1200
! SIMPLE TURNING
G00 X21 Z1
G00 X19
G01 Z-30
G01 X20
G00 Z1
G00 X18
G01 Z-30
G01 X20
G00 Z1
G00 X17
G01 Z-30
G01 X20
G00 Z1
G00 X16
G01 Z-30
G01 X20
G00 Z1
G00 X15
G01 Z-30
G01 X20
G00 Z1
G00 X14
G01 Z-30
G01 X20
G00 Z1
G28 U0 W0
M05
M30
RESULT:
Thus the simulation and turning were done on work piece by the CNC lathe to the
required dimension.
STRAIGHT TURNING AND TAPER TURNING
EX. NO: 7
DATE:
AIM:
To simulate and to make the taper turning on the work piece to the required
dimension using CNC lathe
PROCEDURE:
PROGRAM:
[BILLET X25 Z60
G21 G40 G98
G28 U0 W0
M06 T1
M03 S1200
!TURNING 4
G00 X26 Z1
G19 X23 Z-30 F1.5
X21
X20
!TAPER TURNING 5
G00 X26 Z-30
G90 X25 Z-35 R0 F1.5
X25 R-1.5
X25 R-2.5
!TURNING 2
G00 X21 Z1
G90 X18 Z-15 F1.5
X16
X14
X12
X10
!TAPERTURNING 3
G00 X21 Z-15
G90 X20 Z-20 R0 F1.5
X20 R-2.5
X20 R-5.0
!END ARC TURNING
G00 X26 Z01
G00 X0 Z1
Z0
G03 X10 Z-5 R5
G28 U0 W0
M05
M30
RESULT:
Thus the simulation and taper turning were done on work piece by the CNC lathe to
the required dimension.
PROFILE TURNING
EX. NO: 8
DATE:
AIM:
To simulate and to make the profile turning on the work piece to the required
PROCEDURE:
PROGRAM:
[BILLET X40 Z52
G21 G40 G98
G28 U0 W0
M06 T0101
M03 S1200
!TURNING 6
G00 X41 Z1
G90 X39 Z-42 F1.5
X37
X35
!TAPER TURNING 7
G00 X41 Z-42
G90 X40 Z-47 R0 F1.5
X40 R-1.0
X40 R-2.0
X40 R-2.5
!TURNING 4
G00 X36 Z1
G90 X34 Z-30 F1.5
X32
X30
X28
X25
!ARC 5
G00 X36 Z-37
G02 X25 Z-30 R7 F1.5
!TURNING 2
G00 X26 Z1
G90 X23 Z-15 F1.5
X20
X17
X14
X12
X10
!ARC3
G00 X26 Z-25
G03 X10 Z-15 R10 F1.5
!TAPER TURNING 1
G00 X11 Z1
G90 X10 Z-10 R0 F1.5
X10 R-1.0
X10 R-1.5
X10 R-1.5
X10 R-2.5
G28 U0 W0
M05
M30
RESULT:
Thus the simulation and the profile turning were done on work piece by the CNC
lathe to the required dimension.
TURNING, CHAMFERING, GROOVING AND THREAD CUTTING
EX. NO: 9
DATE:
AIM:
To simulate and to make turning, chamfering, grooving and thread cutting on the
work piece to the required dimension using CNC lathe.
PROCEDURE:
PROGRAM:
[BILLET X20 Z63
G21 G40 G98
G28 U0 W0
M06 T1
M03 S1500
!TURNING 1
G00 X21 Z1
G90 X18 Z-43 F1.5
X17
X16
!TURNING 2
G90 X14 Z-23 F1.5
X12
!RADIUS 3
G00 X20 Z-43
G00 X16
G03 X20 Z-53 R20 F1.5
G00 X21 Z1
!RADIUS 4
G00 X12 Z-23
G02 X16 Z-33 R20 F1.5
G0 X21 Z1
!CHAMFERING 5
G00 X8 Z1
G01 X12 Z-2 F50
G28 U0 W0
!GROOVING 6
M06 T3
G0 X13 Z-23
G81 X11
X10
X8
G28 U0 W0
!THREAD CUTTING
M06 T5
G00 X12 Z-2
G92 X12 Z-20 F1.25
X11
X10.47
G28 U0 W0
M05
M30
RESULT:
Thus the simulation turning, chamfering, grooving and thread cutting were done on
work piece by the CNC lathe to the required dimension.
CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION
EX. NO: 10
DATE:
AIM:
To simulate and to make the profile on the work piece (circular interpolation) to the
required dimension using CNC milling machine.
PROCEDURE:
PROGRAM:
[BILLET X100 Y100 Z10
[TOOLDEF T1 D6
[EDGEMOVE X0 Y0
G21 G94
G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0
G90 M06 T0101
M03 S1500
G00 X30 Y15 Z5
G01 X30 Y15 Z-1 F50
G03 X15 Y30 R15
G01 X15 Y75
G03 X30 Y90 R15
G01 X70 Y90
G02 X90 Y75 R15
G01 X90 Y30
G03 X75 Y15 R15
G01 X30 Y15
G0 X30 Y15 Z5
! CIRCULAR POCKETING
G90 X50 Y50 Z5
G170 R0.5 P0 Q1 X50 Y50 Z-3 I0 J0 K15
G171 P50 S1200 R50 F50 B1800 J60
G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0
M05
M30
RESULT:
Thus the simulation and the profile (circular interpolation) were done on the work
piece by the CNC milling machine to the required dimension.
END MILLING
EX. NO: 11
DATE:
AIM:
To simulate and to make the profile on the work piece (end milling) to the required
dimension using CNC milling machine.
PROCEDURE:
PROGRAM:
[BILLET X100 Y100 Z10
[TOOLDEF T1 D6
[EDGEMOVE X0 Y0
G21 G94
G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0
G90 M06 T0101
M03 S1500
G00 X20 Y10 Z5
G01 X20 Y10 Z-5
G01 X80 Y10
G01 X90 Y20
G01 X90 Y70
G02 X70 Y90 R20
G01 X20 Y90
G01 X20 Y60
G01 X10 Y60
G01 X10 Y20
G03 X20 Y10 R10
G00 Z5
G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0
M05
M30
RESULT:
Thus the simulation and the profile (end milling) were done on the work piece by the
CNC milling machine to the required dimension.
PECK DRILLING
EX. NO: 12
DATE:
AIM:
To simulate and to make the profile on the work piece (peck drilling) to the required
dimension using CNC milling machine.
PROCEDURE:
PROGRAM:
[BILLET X100 Y10 Z20
[TOOLDEF T1 D16
[EDGEMOVE X0 Y0
G21 G98
G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0
G90 M06 T1
M03 S1500
G90 X0 Y0 Z1
! HOLE A
G00 X25 Y25 Z5
G83 X25 Y25 Z-18 R0 Q3 F1.5
G00 X25 Y25 Z5
! HOLE B
G00 X25 Y75 Z5
G83 X25 Y75 Z-18 R0 Q3 F1.5
G00 X25 Y75 Z5
! HOLE C
G00 X75 Y75 Z5
G83 X75 Y75 Z-18 R0 Q3 F1.5
G00 X75 Y75 Z5
! HOLE D
G00 X75 Y25 Z5
G83 X75 Y25 Z-18 R0 Q3 F1.5
G00 X75 Y25 Z5
G00 X0 Y0
G28 U0 W0
M05
M30
RESULT:
Thus the simulation and the profile (peck drilling) were done on the work piece by the
CNC milling machine to the required dimension.
IRREGULAR MILLING
EX. NO: 13
DATE:
AIM:
To simulate and to make the profile on the work piece (irregular milling) to the
required dimension using CNC milling machine.
PROCEDURE:
PROGRAM:
[BILLET X80 Y80 Z10
[TOOLDEF T1 D6
[EDGE MOVE X0 Y0
G21 G94
G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0
G90 M06 T0101
M03 S150
G00 X10 Y10 Z6
G01 Z-1 F50
G03 X70 Y10 R100
G03 X70 Y70 R100
G03 X10 Y70 R100
G03 X10 Y10 R100
G02 X70 Y10 R30
G02 X70 Y70 R30
G02 X10 Y70 R30
G02 X10 Y10 R30
G00 Z6
G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0
M05
M30
RESULT:
Thus the simulation and the profile (irregular milling) were done on the work piece by
the CNC milling machine to the required dimension.
MIRRORING
EX. NO: 14
DATE:
AIM:
To simulate and to make the profile on the work piece (mirroring) to the required
dimension using CNC milling machine.
PROCEDURE:
PROGRAM:
[BILLET X100 Y100 Z10
[TOOLDEF T1 D6
[EDGE MOVE X-50 Y-50
G21 G40
G94
G91 G28 Z0
G28 X0 Y0
M06 T01
M03 S2000
G90 G00 X0 Y0 Z5
M98 P1234
M70
M98 P1234
M80
M71
M98 P1234
M81
M70
M71
M98 P1234
G91 G28 X0 Y0 Z0
M05
M30
SUB PROGRAM:
[SAVED AS THE FILE NAME; 1234 SEPARATELY IN THE WORKING DIRECTORY]
G90
G00 X10 Y10 Z5
G01 Z-1.0 F50
G01 X10 Y40
G01 X20 Y40
G01 X20 Y20
G01 X40 Y20
G01 X40 Y10
G01 X10 Y10
G01 X0 Y0 Z5
M99
RESULT:
Thus the simulation and the profile (mirroring) were done on the work piece by the
CNC milling machine to the required dimension.
MULTIPLE TURNING OPERATIONS USING EDGECAM
EX. NO: 15
DATE:
AIM:
To Generate the CNC part program for the component as shown in figure and
simulate the tool path using EDGECAM
Software : EDGECAM
Operating system : Windows 2000
Processor : Pentium IV
PROCEDURE:
1. Start Part Modeler. You will be working in the new 'Untitled Model' that automatically
opens.
2. Click Planar Construction menu Shapes Rectangle.
3. The cursor changes to, and in the bottom left of the screen a message appears
prompting you to 'Indicate First Corner of Rectangle'.
4. Move the cursor toward the marker at the centre of the graphics window until it
'snaps', as shown on the right. Then perform a left mouse click. Snapping means that
you don't have to exactly place the cursor. For example near a line end your click
may be automatically placed actually at the line end. The cursor changes to indicate
this and you will see in a later step that this is controlled by the Locate toolbar.
5. The marker shows the Construction Plane origin, which is where X, Y and Z = 0. You
are now following the prompt to 'Indicate 2nd corner of rectangle....'.
6. As you move the cursor this drags out the 2nd corner, and the Rectangle
Width/Height dialog dynamically indicates the current size.
7. With the help of part modeler option, create the whole profile as per requirement.
8. Save the part i.e., file> save Now start the new session of EDGECAM, and follow
the given procedure, Right-click on any menu.
9. In the shortcut menu that appears click Profiles Turn Profile default. Config.
10. Operations > zx environment,
11. Solids> align body for Turning > select any surface > and set the CPL, Geometry >
stock/fixture > and set as per the requirement ,
12. Solids > feature finder > Turn > ok, Enter the Manufacturing mode by using ctrl+M,
13. On the Operations toolbar, click Straight Turn/Face Operation.
14. The status bar (at the bottom left of the window) prompts you to 'Digitise start point'
15. Click the point just clear of the right corner of the billet
16. On the Operations toolbar, click Turning Operation
17. Right-click to accept the default starts point on the profile.
18. Right-click to accept the default starts point of the cycle. For the outer billet, select
the white profile at the top.
19. The dialog for the Turning Operation is now displayed,
20. On the Main toolbar, (see location) click Simulate Machining.
21. On the Main toolbar, click Generate Code.
22. Enter a CNC Name of your choice and click OK.
MODEL:
RESULT:
Thus CNC part program for the component as shown in figure is generated as well
as simulated using EDGECAM
THREADING AND GROOVING OPERATIONS USING EDGECAM
EX. NO: 16
DATE:
AIM:
To Generate the CNC part program for the component as shown in figure and
simulate the tool path using EDGECAM
Software : EDGECAM
Operating system : Windows 2000
Processor : Pentium IV
PROCEDURE:
1. Start Part Modeler. You will be working in the new 'Untitled Model' that
automatically opens. Click Planar Construction menu Shapes Rectangle.
2. The cursor changes to, and in the bottom left of the screen a message appears
prompting you to 'Indicate First Corner of Rectangle'.
3. Move the cursor toward the marker at the centre of the graphics window until it
'snaps', as shown on the right. Then perform a left mouse click. Snapping means
that you don't have to exactly place the cursor. For example near a line end your
click may be automatically placed actually at the line end. The cursor changes to
indicate this and you will see in a later step that this is controlled by the Locate
toolbar.
4. The marker shows the Construction Plane origin, which is where X, Y and Z = 0.
You are now following the prompt to 'Indicate 2nd corner of rectangle....
5. As you move the cursor this drags out the 2nd corner, and the Rectangle
Width/Height dialog dynamically indicates the current size.
6. With the help of part modeler option, create the whole profile as per requirement,
Save the part i.e., file> save Now start the new session of EDGECAM, and follow
the given procedure, Right-click on any menu.
7. In the shortcut menu that appears click Profiles Turn Profile default. Config.
8. Operations > zx environment,
9. Solids> align body for Turning > select any surface > and set the CPL, Geometry >
stock/fixture > and set as per the requirement ,
10. Solids > feature finder > Turn > ok,
11. Enter the Manufacturing mode by using ctrl+M,
12. On the Operations toolbar, click Straight Turn/Face Operation. The status bar (at
the bottom left of the window) prompts you to ' Digitise start point' click the
point just clear of the right corner of the billet
13. On the Operations toolbar, click Turning Operation Right-click to accept the
default start point on the profile. Right-click to accept the default starts point of the
cycle.
14. For the outer billet, select the white profile at the top.
15. The dialog for the Turning Operation is now displayed, On the Main toolbar; (see
location) click Simulate Machining.
16. On the Main toolbar, click Generate Code.
17. Enter a CNC Name of your choice and click OK.
MODEL:
RESULT:
Thus CNC part program for the component as shown in figure is generated as well
as simulated using EDGECAM
PROFILE MILLING OPERATIONS USING EDGECAM
EX. NO: 17
DATE:
AIM:
To Generate the CNC part program for the component as shown in figure and
simulate the tool path using EDGECAM
Software : EDGECAM
Operating system : Windows 2000
Processor : Pentium IV
PROCEDURE:
10. Click the Tooling tab and set Feedrate to 500, Plunge Feed to 200, Speed to 150,
and Diameter to 1.25. All other settings can be left blank.
11. Click the Depth tab and set Clearance to 0.25, Level to 0.04 and Depth to -0.04. All
other settings can be left blank. > Click OK. > The Face Mill operation is now
created.
12. On the Operations toolbar, click Roughing Operation. > The status bar prompts
you to 'Digitise Geometry to machine'. Rest the cursor on the cyan profile to highlight
it, then click. > Right-click to finish the geometry selection
MODEL:
RESULT:
Thus CNC part program for the component as shown in figure is generated as well
as simulated using EDGECAM
PROFILE MILLING AND DRILLING OPERATIONS USING EDGECAM
EX. NO: 18
DATE:
AIM:
To Generate the CNC part program for the component as shown in figure and
simulate the tool path using EDGECAM
Software : EDGECAM
Operating system : Windows 2000
Processor : Pentium IV
PROCEDURE:
10. Click the Tooling tab and set Feedrate to 500, Plunge Feed to 200, Speed to 150,
and Diameter to 1.25. All other settings can be left blank.
11. Click the Depth tab and set Clearance to 0.25, Level to 0.04 and Depth to -0.04. All
other settings can be left blank. > Click OK. > The Face Mill operation is now
created.
12. On the Operations toolbar, click Roughing Operation. > The status bar prompts
you to 'Digitise Geometry to machine'. Rest the cursor on the cyan profile to highlight
it, then click. > Right-click to finish the geometry selection
MODEL:
RESULT:
Thus CNC part program for the component as shown in figure is generated as well
as simulated using EDGECAM.
PREPARED AND PUBLISHED BY:
Mr.M.Mohan Prasad M.E., (MBA).
Assistant Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
P.A.College of Engineering and Tec hnology,
Pollachi, Coimbatore - 642 002.
Email: ermmpbe@gmail.com