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Creo Parametric Mill-Turn
Jouni Ahola
ISBN 978-952-7074-33-6
February 2015
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Table of contents
CREO PARAMETRIC
INTERFACE.........................................................................................................................
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1.4 STARTING
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1.6.1
MANUFACTURING CONFIGURATIONS
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1.10
MODEL PROPERTIES
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1.11
CUTTING PARAMETERS
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1.11.1
1.11.2
1.11.3
SURFACE ROUGHNESS
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1.11.4
1.12
2.3 WORKPIECE
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2.4 FIXTURE
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2.5.1
2.6 OPERATION
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2.7.1
2.8 NC SEQUENCES
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2.8.1
2.8.2
PATTERN NC SEQUENCE
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2.8.3
SURFACE MILLING
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2.8.4
2.8.5
2.8.6
2.8.7
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2.8.8
GROOVE MILLING
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POST PROCESSING
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APPENDIX
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1.1
This book
ric Basic Milling and Creo Parametric Basic Turning. If you already know
the
basis of the Creo Parametric and modeling you can use this book easily.
If you are using the software first time, and want to go straight to the CAM
module,
· The downloaded models are in the native Creo Parametric 2-format (.prt),
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Before you use Creo Parametric to machine components (CAM), it is
important to
understand the complete manufacturing process and the steps involved in this
pro-
facturing models.
Or inquire: gold-cam@dlc.fi
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Chapters and Tasks
This book consists of several chapters each dealing with a primary theme of
Creo
Parametric and are meant to be used alongside the running Creo Parametric.
You will learn the material best if you take time along the way to read the
text care-
fully and think about what you are doing and observing what happens.
Usually, first is the theory and then is the Task. Tasks are marked as chapter
num-
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1.3
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Introduction to Mill-Turn Manufacturing
The Mill-Turn manufacturing process can be divided into different main-
level steps;
1. Manufacturing Template
2. Reference Model
3. Workpiece (premachined)
5. Fixture
7. Simulation
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ing model includes default datum planes and a default coordinate system.
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and
edges are selected from the reference model and are used as references when
cre-
ating NC steps. The reference model can be also imported from the other
CAD-
5. Fixtures are parts or assemblies that can be used to hold the component
being
machined. For example, you can create chuck assemblies and use them as
fix-
tures.
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The
· Cut motions, that is, tool motions while actually cutting the workpiece
material
7. Toolpaths and machine simulations are one of the most important stages
in the
step, or multiple steps. You can also display tool path and machine
simulation to-
and simulation have been completed, you can create ASCII format cutter
location
(CL) data files for operations or selected NC steps. This CL data file will then
codes.
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1.4
Starting
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1.5
Mill-Turn Process
ing on one CNC machine. This machine is often referred to as a Lathe with
Live
Tooling.
formed with the turning head, while the milling head is used for more
detailed ma-
chining and rotary work. This enables you to machine parts on a single
machine that
would normally require more than one machine and multiple setups, thereby
reduc-
The live tooling spindle is capable of holding both milling cutters and turning
cutters.
When the secondary spindle (or live tooling) is loaded with milling cutters,
the main
spindle stops and locks into position and can be used as a rotary table.
· Roughing the Part – Rough machine the basic shape of the part using area
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turning sequences.
· Profiling and Turning – Finish the part’s shape using profile and groove
turn-
ing sequences.
· Milling Slots – Mill any slots in the part using either the live tooling head or
· Drilling Holes – Drill any holes in the part using the milling head.
You can create 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis toolpaths using live tooling.
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1.6
You can access the Creo Parametric Options dialog box by clicking File -
Options.
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Configuration Editor – Location for the config.pro editor. Default settings:
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Save settings:
There are a few useful configurations for manufacturing, for example you
can de-
fine where cutting tools and NC machines locates. Before that you need to
create
folders and put your solid tools and machine assemblies and so on to them.
For ex-
ample:
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Open Configuration Editor. Select Find. Type keyword: pro_mf – Find Now
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First, select pro_mf_workcell_dir:
Select Browse and give the full path to the folder where are NC Machine
assem-
blies:
OK.
Add/Change.
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Give the path to the installation folder where the original config.pro locates
(if you have writing rights).
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Next time you can find and change options easily if needed.
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1.7
ers of the company has the same way to start the work. The model contains
the same
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· Parameters
· Layers
· Units
Manufacturing template:
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When you start the new model and give the name and clear Use default
template
box, you get the New File Options window. Here you can select or browse
template.
Sometimes may happen, that you can´t open templates or there is no template
what
you need. You can create customized templates that can be used to create
new parts
and assemblies.
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Manufactur-
Start new:
Select Empty.
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If the you can´t see the plane names in the model tree, select settings and
Tree
Filters:
coordinate system.
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Select planes in order. Select Orientation page. You can change the
orientation if
needed.
Your coordinate system is shown in to the same direction as the spin center.
Red
means X-axis, Green means Y-axis and blue is the Z-axis. (RGB).
You can also rename the planes. First you need to think how the lathe
coordinate
system locates.
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You have to create the coordinate system of the template match to the
machine axis.
Usually in lathes, Z-axis is horizontal and pointing away from the chuck and
it is
You can define the plane as XZ-plane and create view for it. Rotate the
template so
Select ADTM2 – Rename. Give the new name: FRONT_XZ. You can
rename the
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Template rotates to the direction. Give the name and Save. OK.
Create one Isometric (3D-view) more. Rotate the template just about as
below. Se-
lect Reorient again, give the name and Save the view:
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You can make as many views as you want. Save the template.
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Select Units – change:
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non-solid
like parts, you can add components to layers in an assembly. If you add
compo-
nents to a layer and then hide layer, the component geometry hides.
Select Layers:
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Give the name and Layer id. Select planes from the template:
OK.
Planes are hided from the template and you can see the name of the layer
dimmed.
Click Layers again and you can see the model tree. Planes are hided.
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Make new layer for Coordinate systems.
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If you hide or unhide layers, you need to Save Status. (Right lick)
Now, unhide both layers and Save Status. Save the template.
you to add important additional information into part and assembly models.
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Or
Parameters window:
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Click plus button and give the parameters. You can select: Integer, Real
Number,
OK. Save the template. Now the template is ready enough for testing. Make
new
Task1.7 is ready.
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1.8
Working directory
ü From the Folder Tree or Web browser- Right click the folder and select: Set
Working Directory.
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1.9
Import model
Note! You can skip this chapter if you want to use ready made reference
model
(CAMSHAFT_INLET.prt).
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Exchange Protocol or international standard for product data exchange and
extension is . STP
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Task 1.9: Import STEP-file.
Open STEP-type model and create Datum Planes and Coordinate Systems:
Selec Type: STEP – Select File from the window. From Import New Model
window: Use Part as Type, Check Use Templates – Select Details – Select
Options
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Model opens:
You can see the Datum Planes which comes from the template. The datum
planes are
You can also see the datum plane and axis names. In the Ribbon – View –
Show or
hide tags:
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In the Ribbon - Select Model – Plane. Select Axis and with Ctrl pressed TOP
DATUM PLANE:
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Edit the angle: 42.5 – OK. Make one datum more, angle 90, use axis and the
new
plane:
The new datum planes are in relation to the camshaft cam angle. You can see
the
new features also in the model tree and rename them if wanted. DTM1 will
be the
Next task is creating of the coordinate system for turning. Hide unnecessary
planes
machine operations to work correctly. The Z-axis must always be along the
axis of
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Select plane from the model as below and the new datum planes with Ctrl
pressed.
page. Change surface from the model to determine Z-axis and DTM2 to
project X.
Flip if needed.
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In addition you may need more coordinate systems for the roughing (milling)
of the
cams. The workpiece is round, diameter 45mm. You have to remove material
about
8mm around the cam. You need also Datum Planes for roughing.
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Click Plane from the Datum Group. Select the DTM1 plane and drag the
handle to
Do the same for the opposite side and give the name of the plane:
LEFT_SIDE_ROUGH.
Click Plane from the Datum Group. Select the DTM2 plane and drag the
handle to
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an offset of 16. Click Properties tab and give the name:
OPPOSITE_SIDE_ROUGH.
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Click Coordinate System from the Datum group. Press CTRL and select
datum
In the Coordinate System dialog box, select the Orientation tab. Use DTM1
to
determine X. Click Flip. Select the Properties tab. Edit the Name to
These coordinate systems are for milling, so the Z axis should be point up.
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Create the other two coordinate system using the same method. Give the
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corresponding names for the coordinate systems as LEFT_ROUGH and
OPPOSITE_ROUGH.
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useful information. For example if you want to change units or material for
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strength
analyses.
Note! If you use templates for start modeling or importing, the units comes
from the
template. Material can also be defined in the template. However, you can
change
Material – change:
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Select material from the list and move it to the Materials in Model window.
Select material and make Copy. Select copied material and Properties:
You can give the new name for the material and properties:
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The new material is in the Materials in Model window and the original
remain on
the list. So you can use any material for template when creating a new one.
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Select Info.. Now the Mass is tonne. If you want for example grams, you can
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create a
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Now you can calculate Mass Properties with new unit_system. Expand Mass
Prop-
erties and you can see Calculation source and origin and density:
Select change for Mass Properties. Press Calculate. Mass Properties are
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calculated
and a lot of more information. OK. Close the Model Properties Window.
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You should know the Basics about Metal Cutting Parameters before creating
toolpaths.
or difficult it is to cut. The material’s hardness is one factor that has a strong
3. Cutting speed: Cutting speed is the relative speed at which the tool passes
through the work material and removes metal. It is normally expressed in me-
ters per minute (or feet per inch in British units). It has to do with the speed
of rotation of the workpiece or the tool, as the case may be. The higher the
cutting speed, the better the productivity. For every work material and tool
material combo, there is always an ideal cutting speed available, and the tool
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manufacturers generally give the guidelines for it.
It is derived based on the cutting speed and the work diameter cut (in case of
turning/ boring) or tool diameter (in case of drilling/ milling etc.). If V is the
cutting speed and D is the diameter of cutting, then Spindle speed N = V /(Pi
x D)
5. Depth of cut: It indicates how much the tool digs into the component (in
6. Feed rate: The relative speed at which the tool is linearly traversed over
the
workpiece to remove the material. In case of rotating tools with multiple cut-
ting teeth (like a milling cutter), the feed rate is first reckoned in terms of
In case of lathe operations, it is feed per revolution that states how much a
revolution is nothing but feed per tooth multiplied by the number of teeth in
the cutter.
To actually calculate the time taken for cutting a job, it is “feed per minute”
(in mm/min) that is useful. Feed per minute is nothing but feed per revolution
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multiplied by RPM of the spindle.
7. Tool geometry: For the tool to effectively dig into the component to
remove
material most efficiently without rubbing, the cutting tool tip is normally
ground to different angles (known as rake angle, clearance angles, relief an-
gle, approach angle, etc.). The role played by these angles in tool geometry is
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8. Coolant: To take away the heat produced in cutting and also to act as a
lubri-
cant in cutting to reduce tool wear, coolants are used in metal-cutting. Cool-
ants can range from cutting oils, water-soluble oils, oil-water spray, and so
on.
should be available to provide the drives to the spindles and also to provide
feed movement to the tool to remove the material. The power required for
cutting is based on the metal removal rate – the rate of metal removed in a
given time, generally expressed in cubic centimeters per minute, which de-
pends on work material, tool material, the cutting speed, depth of cut, and
feed rate.
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10. Rigidity of machine: The rigidity of the machine is based on the design
and
construction of the machine, the age and extent of usage of the machine, the
types of bearings used, the type of construction of slide ways, and the type of
drive provided to the slides. All play a role in the machining of components
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dle. Cutting speeds are usually given in feet or meters per minute and these
speeds
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chine. Conversion is accomplished by use of the following formulas:
in feet per minute (fpm) for U.S. units and meters per minute (m/min) for
metric
and other operations that use a rotating tool, D is the cutter diameter in inches
for
Example: The cutting speed for turning a 4-inch (102-mm) diameter bar has
been
found to be 575 fpm (175.3 m/min). Using both the inch and metric formulas,
calcu-
When the cutting tool or workpiece diameter and the spindle speed in rpm are
Feed (F): In the CNC Lathe work the feedrate is not measured in terms of
time but,
as the actual distance the tool travels in one spindle revolution (rotation).
Two
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in/rev (IPR)
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The axial (or in face turning the radial) tool movement is called feed, fn, and
is
rpm will increase, until it reaches the rpm limit of the machine spindle. When
this
limitation is passed, the cutting speed, vc, will decrease until it reaches 0
m/min at
the component centre. The feed (f) in mm/rev is the movement of the tool in
relation
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the sur-
face being machined and for ensuring that the chip formation is within the
scope of
the tool geometry. This value influences, not only how thick the chip is, but
also how
The cutting depth (ap) in mm is the difference between un-cut and cut
surface. It is
half of the difference between the un-cut and cut diameter of the workpiece.
The cut-
ting depth is always measured at right angles to the feed direction of the tool.
The cutting edge approach to the workpiece is expressed through the entering
angle
(κr). This is the angle between the cutting edge and the direction of feed and
is an
important angle in the basic selection of a turning tool for an operation. The
entering
er entering angles are useful. The entering angle can be selected for
accessibility and
to enable the tool to machine in several feed directions, giving versatility and
reduc-
Feed and depth of the cut are chosen together. The ratio (f : ap) is important
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factor as
Recommended ratio for the feed and depth of the cut in turning is:
f: ap = 1:6 – 1:10
For example if the depth of the cut is 3mm, the feed can be 0.5 – 0.3mm.
Guiding
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The surface quality of the machined parts is one of the most important
product quali-
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The perfect surface quality in turning would not be achieved even in the
absence of
fects. There are various parameters used to evaluate the surface roughness. In
the
face roughness.
· Cutting speed
· Feed rate
· Depth of cut
· Nose Radius
Surface roughness is decreasing with decreasing of the feed rate. High nose
radius
produce better surface finish than small nose radius because of the maximum
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Small nose radius:
· Reduces vibration
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· Stronger edge
The radial forces that push the insert away from the cutting surface become
more ax-
The nose radius also affects the chip formation. Generally, chip breaking
improves
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with a smaller radius.
As a general rule of thumb, the depth of cut should be greater than or equal to
2/3 of
the nose radius, or 1/2 of the nose radius in the feed direction.
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To maintain a constant rate of material removal as the cutting diameter
decreases,
most CNC machines automatically speed up the spindle, based on how far the
tool
When the tool moves down the face of the part, the diameter where the
cutting edge
When invoked, you will hear the lathe spindle increase as the tool moves
from the
perimeter of the cut to the part center. The G50 command is important
because it
CSS does not apply where the tool does not change its position along X. For
exam-
ple, don't use CSS mode for drilling or tapping on part centerline.
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ers choose to make the camshaft from steel billet. In this case the material of
the
plied in the hardened and tempered condition, which offers high wear
resistance to-
triding, which can give a hard wear resistant core in the range of 61-65Rc.
The rela-
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tively low temperature of the nitriding process produces components with a
scale
Yield Stress Re
= 650 N/mm²
Hardness HB
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Cutting speed (V) for High Speed Steel (HSS) tools is 60 foot per minute
(ft/min) =
18m/min.
Cutting speed (V) for Carbide tools is 300 foot per minute (ft/min) =
90m/min.
rameters.
For example: The diameter of the bar is 50mm and when using carbide
inserts the
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2.1
· Operation information
· Workcells
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· Reference models
· Workpiece models
· Fixtures
· NC Machines
· NC Sequence information
If you check out the Use default template, you can select or browse the
Template
The new manufacturing model is created by using template. You can see
three de-
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2.2
Reference model
model represents the final machined component. Surfaces and edges and the
other
features are selected from the reference model and are used as references
when creat-
ing NC sequences.
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Toggle all display filters on and show datum plane tags.
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You can hide the other coordinate systems from model tree so that only in the
screen
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Select View from the Ribbon and from Named Views - ISO_1
Note! If you are using different template, you can Reorient the model and
save
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2.3
Workpiece
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Workpieces represent the unmachined stock material in a manufacturing
model.
They are optional components, but if used, you can simulate the material
removing
when creating and running NC Sequences. There are different methods how
to create
tangular or round workpiece. You can also create workpieces using the
Inherited
Features option. As well you can select the model as workpiece. Picture
below the
In this case you can use premachined model. Select Assemble Workpiece:
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Assemble the workpiece model to the reference part. You can use Automatic
and
surfaces as below for the first constrain. Make the surfaces Coincident:
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Select New Constraint and select surfaces as below:
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You can see the working allowance around the reference model. All green
color
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2.4
Fixture
Fixtures are parts or assemblies that can be used to hold the component being
ma-
chined.
Select Components and Add a fixture component. Browse to the folder where
the fix-
ture locates:
Select Distance constraint and surface from the jaw and surface from the
reference
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Status is now Fully constrained, but you can add one constraint more, Angle
Offset.
Set Datum Planes visible and select datum plane from the jaw:
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Adjust the jaws. Select jaw number 1.from the fixture. Select Edit
Definition, Give
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2.5
one type of work center that can be created. The following can be configured
for the
· Name – Enables you to specify the work center name as it appears in the
model tree.
· Number of axes – Specifies the number of axes that you can use for the
work
center. By default, the number of axes is 3 Axis, although you can specify 3
· Number of Heads – Enables you to specify whether the work center uses
one
or two heads.
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· Associated tools – Enables you to configure the associated tools for the
work
center in the Tools tab. You can specify the tool change time in seconds. You
can configure Head 1, which is selected by default. If you specified the num-
ber of heads as 2, then you can also configure Head 2. Most machines use
Head 2 as the milling head. If your machine permits rotation of the turning
tools about the Y-axis, you can activate the Position Turning Tool and speci-
workpiece about the Z-axis, some machines also have the option to rotate the
· Parameters – Enables you to specify additional parameters for the work cen-
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Edit the names as above, select 5 Axis from the Number of Axes drop-down
list. Ed-
it the Number of Heads to 1. In the Mill-Turn Work Center dialog box, select
the
In the menu manager, click Create. From the Activate PPRINT dialog box,
select
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ONLY_OUTPUT_USED_TOOLS, TOOL_NAME, and
TOOL_COMMENTS
In the menu manager, click Save. Type mz250pp as the PPRINT file name
and press ENTER. Click Done/Return from the menu manager.
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From the Mill-Turn Work Center dialog box, select the Tools tab. Edit the
Tool
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Change Time to 5 seconds. Select the Assembly tab and open the Machine
Assem-
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Within Creo Parametric you can simulate the CNC machine running the
various NC
sequences you created. The mill-turn machine assembly is selected within the
As-
sembly tab of the Mill-Turn Work Center dialog box. This machine assembly
can be
should be the same location as the machine zero coordinate system for the
operation.
Once the machine has been properly defined, the simulation of the operation
with the
machine can be reviewed. The system displays the machine tool simulation in
a new
window. You can then use typical play commands from the Animate dialog
box.
Some commands include controlling the speed of the simulation, stopping the
simu-
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plays you can zoom and rotate the machine to any desired view. When you
close the
machine tool simulation display, the system returns you to the manufacturing
model.
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· Entire Operation.
· Individual NC Sequences.
You can select machine assembly files from the following locations:
pro_mf_workcell_dir.
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2.6
Operation
· Retract plane
· Fixtures
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Fixture Setup: Select Fixture Setup from the pull down list:
Select Properties tab and give the name for the operation and Comments:
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2.7
Cutting Tools
Tools are an essential step in the manufacturing process. You must configure
a tool
for each NC sequence you create. You can create tools when the workcell is
created
Once you configure a tool, you can store the information and use it again.
There are
three different tool types: standard, solid, and sketched. Each type of tool is
created in a different way and is designed for a specific purpose. It is
important to understand the differences between each type of tool and when
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you should use them.
You can configure Head 1, which is selected by default. If you specified the
number
of heads as 2, then you can also configure Head 2. Most machines use Head 2
as the
milling head. If your machine permits rotation of the turning tools about the
Y-axis,
you can activate the Position Turning Tool and specify the Rotation as
Standard.
While all machines permit rotation of the workpiece about the Z-axis, some
ma-
chines also have the option to rotate the milling head about the Y-axis.
In-Line Spindle CNC machines have the ability to machine two ends of the
same
part.
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The live tooling spindle is capable of holding both milling cutters and turning
cut-
ters. When the secondary spindle (or live tooling) is loaded with milling
cutters, the
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main spindle stops and locks into position and can be used as a rotary table.
In addition you can define a tool attachment, such as a right angle head, and
use it in
When you specify a tool attachment at the time of NC sequence setup, you
select a
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be used for the CL file output as an identification of the holder. The possible
values
for the TOOL_ATTCHMENT parameter are YES and NO. For the
attachment part
or assembly the value must be set to YES. When an attachment is used, the
tool path
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In this case you are using premachined (turned) part. So you need to define
and use
Tool 3: 12 diameter end mill -milling the groove of the end face of the part.
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2.8
NC Sequences
· Define - Specify the tool, parameters, and geometric references. You can
also
· Preview - Display the tool path for the NC sequence prior to completion of
tion.
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somehow. Because the model is asymmetric, you cannot use the area turning.
In the ribbon, select the Mill tab. Click Custom Trajectory from the Milling
group.
In the menu manager, click 3 Axis > Done. Select the Name, Tool,
Parameters, Coord Sys, and Retract Surf check boxes. Click Done.
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In the Tools Setup dialog box, click File - Open Tool Library - By Copy and
select
Click OK.
In the Edit Parameters dialog box, edit the CUT_FEED to 150. Edit the
1790.
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Click OK. Select coordinate system RIGHT_ROUGH from the model tree or
from
model.
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Drag the handle or edit value to 25 for the retract. Click OK in the Retract
Setup dialog box. Click Insert in the Customize dialog box.
Click Sketch – Done. Select the Sketch and Height check boxes – Done.
Notice the prompt: Select or create a SKETCHING PLANE. Select the
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Accept Default for the Sketching View. Press CTRL and select DTM2 and
select
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Click Sketch View. Select Line Chain from the Line types drop-down menu
and
Select Setup – Feature Tools – Tool Kerf. Move the cursor to the start point
of the
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line. You can see the 16 diameter tool outline.
Click OK from the dashboard. Notice the prompt: Select or create surfaces
for tool tip to follow. Select plane as shown. Done/Return
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Notice the tool movement. In the Play Path dialog box, click Close.
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In the model tree, select the NC Sequence and Machine Play. Click Play.
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Now you can see how the toolpath works and you need to edit the Custom
Trajecto-
ry. In the model tree, select the NC Sequence and Edit Definition –
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Customize. Se-
Select Cut and check the Sketch and Height check boxes – Done. Select Use
Prev for the SETUP SK PLN Menu Manager. Select DTM2 and front surface
from the
Click Sketch View. Select Line Chain from the Line types drop-down menu
and
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Notice the prompt: Select or create surfaces for tool tip to follow. Select
plane as shown. Done/Return. Click Play Cut – Done Cut.
In the Customize dialog box, click OK. In the menu manager, click Done
Seq.
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In the model tree, select the NC Sequence and Edit Step Parameters. Select
Cut
Click OK. Play the Path again. Notice that there are three depth cut for the
both
Click Reset Model from the bottom of the Vericut software. Click Yes from
the dia-
log box to reset the simulation. At the bottom of the Vericut software, drag
the Ani-
mation Speed to 1% and click Play. Click File > Exit. In the Save Changes
Before Exiting VERICUT dialog box, click Ignore All Changes.
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any other design feature. You can create an Axis pattern in Creo Parametric
to copy
Now after roughing one side of the cams you can create the same kind of
procedure
tern dashboard, edit the pattern type to Axis. Select datum axis A_1. Edit the
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number
of members to 4.
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Removal Simulation. Notice that the Vericut software launches. The yellow
color
is the material to be removed. In the picture below right, you can see the
patterned
roughing NC Sequence.
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2.8.3 Surface milling
When you create a Surface Milling NC sequence, you are given a choice of
several
methods for defining the cut. Depending on the selected method, the tool path
will be
different. You can change the Cut Type (that is, select a different method of
defining
the cut and specify the new parameters and references) at any time when you
rede-
lected surfaces must allow for a continuous tool path. There are several
methods of
· Straight Cut - Mill the selected surfaces by a series of straight cuts. For 3-
· From Surface Isolines - Mill the selected surfaces by following the surface
u-v lines.
· Cut Line - Mill the selected surfaces by defining the shape of the first, last,
and some intermediate cuts. When the system generates the tool path, it grad-
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the retract plane, creating a "flat" tool path in this plane (using the appropri-
ate scan type), and then projecting this tool path back on the original sur-
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roughing.
In the ribbon, select the Mill tab. Click Surface Milling from the Milling
Group. Se-
NC Sequence Comments:
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In the Tools Setup. Select File – Open Tool Library – By Copy. Select tool
from the library, or define Bull Mill, diameter 16, Radius 5.
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The Edit Parameters dialog box opens, for required parameters, this cell is
highlight-
ed in light yellow color. You can find more parameters under All-tab. Later,
when
you define the Cut Type, there will be new parameters for that. At first you
can fill the Basic parameters as shown below:
After parameters you have to Select SEQ CSYS. Select Coordinate System
and in the Retract Setup dialog box, edit the value to 30. Click OK.
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Accept SURF PICK from Model as default – Done. Select surfaces as below:
Done/Return.
Notice the command in the bottom of the screen: Please specify plane to
which
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Cut Definition opens. Select Cut Line, Closed Loops. Add a cut line – press
the green plus-button:
Select the first edge of the cam, use Next if needed, Accept when selected.
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Done –
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Press the Plus-button again, Accept the other edge of the cam. Done – OK.
Now you need to define Axis Definition. Select Pivot Axis. Notice the
Status Bar
message:
In this case is better to change tool to ball mill. Selec Done Seq under Seq
Setup: Save your work.
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Task 2.8.4 is ready.
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The Edit Definition option allows you to modify parameters, references, tool,
coor-
Select Seq Setup and check the Tool box- Done. Open Tool Library:
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Select the new tool, Diameter 16 Ball Mill. Edit the Cut Data. OK.
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Select Seq Setup again and check Axis Def box – Done.
Select Pivot Axis – Add – select axis from the model. Done/Return.
Done Seq.
Play the path again. Now you can see the continuous toolpath over the cam.
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Machine Play:
In this case the toolpath consist of three axes movement. The model is fixed
to the
positive direction towards to the main chuck. This is the reason why the
Pivot Axis
needs to define.
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Task 2.8.5 is ready.
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When you want modify only NC Sequence parameters, you can select the NC
Se-
quence in the model tree. Right click and Edit Step Parameters:
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Task 2.8.6: Edit Step Parameters.
Select NC Sequence as above. Select All-tab. From the Category, you can
select groups:
Select Cutting Motions and parameters as below. Select Feeds and Speeds:
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Cut Depth and Allowances and Entry/Exit Motions:
OK.
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Play path. You can see the affect of the NUMBER_CUTS-parameter; there
are now
You can see the result after the rouging and semi-finished front cam. There is
still
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tern dashboard, edit the pattern type to Direction. Select the surface as shown.
Change the direction and edit the value 39. Click Complete Feature.
In the model tree, select the operation and Material Removal Simulation.
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You can use the same NC Sequence to machine components after semi-
finishing.
In the ribbon, select the Mill tab. Click Surface Milling from the Milling
Group. Se-
Check the boxes as below, you do not need check the Tool and Coord Sys.
Enter NC
Sequence name.
Comment:
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Now the tool is the same and the Edit Parameters dialog box opens, for
required
parameters, this cell is highlighted in light yellow color. You can find more
parame-
You can copy parameters from the previous step. Select Edit – Copy from
Step..
Now you have the parameters from the previous step and you need to change
a few
of them. Now the STEP_OVER should be less, edit the value 0.2.
From the Menu Manager, select From Prev Seq and select
CAM_1_SEMI_FINISH.
Notice the command in the bottom of the screen: Please specify plane to
which
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Cut Definition opens. Select Cut Line, Closed Loops. Add a cut line – press
the green plus-button:
Select the first edge of the cam, use Next if needed, Accept when selected.
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Press the Plus-button again, Accept the other edge of the cam. Done – OK.
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dashboard, edit the pattern type to Direction. Select the surface as shown.
Change the direction and edit the value 39. Click Complete Feature.
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In the model tree, select the operation and Material Removal Simulation.
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The last step is milling the end groove. In this step you need a tool
attachment.
In the ribbon, select the Mill tab. Click Custom Trajectory – 3 Axis – Done.
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In the menu manager, select the Name, Comments, Tool, Attachment,
Parameters, Coord Sys and Retract Surf check boxes. Click Done. Type
Comment:
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In the Tools Setup dialog box, click File – Open Tool Library – By Copy.
Select tool
Check the General tab. Click the Cut Data tab. Click Apply - OK.
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In the Edit Parameters of Sequence dialog box, click Basic. Edit the
CUT_FEED to
80. Edit the STEP_DEPTH to 2. Edit the CLEAR_DIST to 5. Edit the SPIN-
Enable Csys Display. Select the coordinate system from the model tree or
from the
Click Insert in the Customize dialog box. In the menu manager, click Sketch
> Done.
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Select the Sketch and Height check boxes. Click Done. Select the sketching
plane as shown. Click Default for the sketch view.
Select the 4 edges and the round surface as references, Click Close.
You can click Sketch View from the In Graphics toolbar. As well you can
rotate the
model if wanted.
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Click Offset from the Sketching Group. Select the edge from the groove.
Enter offset in the direction of the arrow: -6. Select the second edge and enter
offset.
Click close from the Type dialog box. Click Line Chain from the Sketching
Group.
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Move the cursor along the sketched line until you see the green parallel mark.
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Click on the screen as shown below and draw the line until you see the
perpendicular
Click Line Chain from the Sketching Group. Move the cursor along the
sketched
line until you see the green parallel mark. Click on the screen as shown below
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and
draw the line until you see the perpendicular constraint and snap to the
second line.
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Edit the values as shown. Place the tool kerf to see the end mill 12 diameter.
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Save the section.
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Play Cut. Done – Done Cut – OK. Done Seq.
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Notice! When the live tooling is used, the main spindle stops and locks into
position
and can be used as a rotary table. In the picture below, the main spindle (C-
Axis) is
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In the model tree, select the operation and Material Removal Simulation.
Now the machined part is ready. In this case the Automatic Material Removal
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POST PROCESSING
3.1
turing System) and the CNC (Computer Numerated Code) machines. CAM
systems
Cutter location data files, often referred to as CL data files, are generated
from the
nications. When you post process a CL data file, you create a specific
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machine con-
trol data (or, MCD) file. MCD files are used to control machine tools such as
5-axis
the software.
· Create a CL data file for an NC sequence – Select Save a CL File from the
Save a CL File type’s drop-down menu in the Output group. You are prompt-
· Create a CL data file for a set of toolpaths – Select Save CL File for a Set
from the Save a CL File type’s drop-down menu in the Output group. You
are
prompted to create the name of the set and specify the toolpaths to include in
the set.
· Save a copy of the currently displayed CL data within the Play Path dialog
box – Any toolpath that you are currently displaying can be saved as a CL da-
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You can post process CL data files using any of the following three methods:
· Post process a CL data file during the creation process – When specifying
that you want to generate the CL file, you can also select the MCD File check
box in the menu manager to create an MCD file at the same time. You are
then prompted to select further post process options in the menu manager, in-
· Post process a CL data file that has already been created – Click Post a CL
File from the Output group. You are then prompted to browse for the CL data
file.
· Post process the currently displayed toolpath from the Play Path dialog box
–
Any toolpath that you are currently displaying can be post processed by
click-
ing File > Save As MCD from the Play Path dialog box. This includes
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Changes to NC Sequences
CL Data files and MCD files are not associative to NC sequences. If you
make
associated CL data files, and finally, post process the new CL data files to
create new
MCD files.
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Edit Definition. Ensure that the ID is set to 26. Click Apply Changes.
[MAZAK_SQT_250_MSY], and select Play Path. The Play Path dialog box
dis-
plays. Click File > Save As MCD. In the Post Processor Options dialog box,
select the MACHIN, Verbose, and Trace check boxes. Click Output. The
Save a Copy dialog box displays. Accept the default name for the New
Name. Click OK.
Review the Information Window dialog box and ensure that no errors are
generated
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during the file creation process.
In the Information Window dialog box, click Close. In the Play Path dialog
box,
click Close. The necessary machine files will be saved to your local working
directo-
ry.
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Note! You can also create CL File from the selected NC Sequence(s).
In the ribbon, select Save CL File for a Set from the Save a CL File type’s
drop-
down menu in the Output group. In the menu manager, click Create. Type
CAM_1
In the menu manager, select the NC Sequences check boxes as shown below,
and
click Done Sel. Click CAM_1. Click File - Select the CL File, MCD File,
and Interactive check boxes. Click Done. The Save a Copy dialog box
appears. Accept
From the menu manager, select the Verbose, Trace, and MACHIN check
boxes, and click Done. Review the information window and click Close.
Click File > Done Output.
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The CAM_1 CL files will be saved to your local working directory.
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You can also use rapid –option to create NC Code from an operation or
single NC
Sequence.
In the ribbon, select Save a CL File from the Save a CL File type’s drop-
down menu
CAMROUGH_RIGHT.
Click File. Select the CL File and Interactive check boxes, and click Done.
Accept camrough_right in the Save a Copy dialog box. Click OK. Click
Done Output.
Post Process the camrough_right files. In the ribbon, click Post a CL File
from the Output group. Select camrough_right. ncl and click Open.
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Select the Verbose, Trace, and MACHIN check boxes from the menu
manager.
Click Done. Review the information window and click Close. The CL files
will be saved to the local working directory.
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APPENDIX
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4.1
File Menu:
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UI Customization
Command Locator
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Keyboard Shortcuts
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Model Appearance
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INDEX
ASCII
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NC Code ........................................................ 115, 119
NC step ..................................................................... 6
Operation .................................................................67
CAM ........................................................................ 4
C-axis
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Post-processing ........................................................ 6
PPRINT ...................................................................85
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EN40B .....................................................................51
RPM ........................................................................43
Fixture .....................................................................59
STEP-format ........................................................ 4, 30
Groove Milling
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Hardness
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units .........................................................................38
Import model
V,W
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Isometric ..................................................................21
Workpiece ...............................................................56
Lathe ................................................................... 8, 45
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XZ-plane..................................................................20
Machine Simulation
....................................... 6, 65, 66
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