Pocket guide © CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES S$Table of contents Technical data Loading the system software.. Command words.......... Basic command words. ‘i Command words for linking up several operations by means of command programs Command words for modifying «user» parameters. Supplementary command words ISO programming... Preparatory functions G.. Miscellaneous functions M . Words other than G and M functions «User» parameters.. «Cycle» parameters «Drawing» parameters «Generator» parameters «Wire and part material» parameters . CI ihre ne chacineetoryaretvonnnesssinensy Surface finishes ...... Definition of settings List of technology files available Recommendations: .... Brake calibration . Calibration of servo-controlled fi Initial approach into part during roughing Unjeacticnns: ORIOS ......ecessesesesssscessscscsenen eee a. Machining with large tapers Machining check list ......... Measuring cycles........... Automatic machining facilities Optimization of machining: roughing . Optimization of machining: finishing .. Table of periodic maintenance operations 2 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES >] Technical data See page 1.3.i of user's manual Dimensions (mm) Lx |x h 1860 x 1600 x 2230 (73.2" x 63” x 87.8") 2100 x 2100 x 2230 (82.7" x 82.7” x 87.8") PART | teen: egies fe 850 x 500 (33.5" x 19.7") |1200 x 700 (47.2" x 27.6") Max. height (mm) 400 (15.7" 400 (15.7") ) Max. weight (kg) 500 (1100 Ib} 1000 (2200 Ib) MOVEMENTS (mm) x 400 (15.7") 700 (27.6") Y 250 (9.8") 400 (15.7") U 400 (15.7") 700 (27.6") v 250 (9.8") 400 (15.7") 400 (15.7") 400 15.7") Measurement resolution 0.5 um (19.7uin) 0.5 um (19-7) ] Maxx. manual speed 15 mm/sec (0.6"/s) 15 mm/sec (0.6"/s) DIELECTRIC Filtration system 4 8 5 10 Paper Paper Paper Paper cartridges | cartridges | cartridges | cartridges | sain Pressure Adjustable from 0 to 11.5 bars | Loading the system software . See page 4.1.i of user’s manual The menu on screen must be the initialization menu. Insert the system diskette No. 1 into drive A:. * Select LOAD: the message “Loading” continues to be displayed and the LED of the disk drive stays on or flashes throughout loading. . After loading, the main Exe mode menu appears. _ insert the system diskette No. 2 into drive A:. * Execute the command program contained on this diskette and which corresponds to the _ desired language (FRANCA.CMD, ENGLIS.CMD or DEUTSC.CMD), by selecting the following functions: , , . The directory of diskette No. 2 is displayed. } Select the desired CMD file with the cursor and the * Select the function and press the [5 an The command program stores the desired .LNG file and the CT Expert texts in the desired } _ erewope: the screen indications are displ the desired language. *+ Tronsfer from diskette No. 2 the HELP file corresponding to the desired language [FRANCA HIP, ENGUS.HLP or DEUTSC.HIP) by means of a command for example: CPY,A: FRANCA. HLPMEM:) |: Spang lie benction kaye, key. ‘CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©> QLoading the system software See page 4.1.i of user's manual Insert the technologies diskette into drive A:. ‘* Transfer the desired technology files into memory. Wire preparation table, When diskette No. | is loaded, only the non modifiable wire tables are transfered into memory. The modifiable wire tables are also contained in diskette No. 1 and can be transferred into memory if necessary. The first operation to be done after a change of system software is to take the references of all oxes. (EXE-REFERENCE mode}. Command words See page 5.1.i of user's manual Basic command words CTA, X{x}, ¥fy} Ulu), V[¥) Relative or absolute movement during machining in the machine CTR, X{x),¥ly),Ulu), Viv) system of axes (CTA, CTR] or part system of axes. CPA, X/x),¥ly) CPR, Xx). ly) Example: CTA,X100 GOH, H[h] ‘Movement along the Z axis to place the upper injection nozzle in the machining position (H = height of part) Example: GOH,H30 GOP, {No} Movement fa a stored point Example: GOP, 1 MOV, X(x),¥ly),Z[z) Simultaneous movement in absolute mode in the machine system Uluh.¥4 of axes. Example: MOV,X34.5,12.3 Mov Brings X,¥,U,V axes back to 0 in the machine system of axes. MYR, X(sx),¥ly),Z[2) Relative movement in the machine system of axes. Uy), Vf} Example: MVR,X24.500,¥10.750 MPA, X(x).Y(y) Movement in absolute mode in the part system of axes. , Example: MPA,X30.450,Y12 MPA Brings X,Y oxes back fo 0 in the part system of axes. MPR, X(x},¥[y) Movement in relative mode in the part system of axes. Example: MPR,50.375,Y10,750 REX, E[No},H[value] Selection of a setting from the table of machining settings. H;: thickness of cut. Example: REX,E2,H20 4 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIESCommand words See page 5. 1.i of user's manual SEP, ti, Xx), ¥y),Z(z) Ulu), Viv) SEP, CP(No} A SEP, MINo} P TCL, {indicator} Memorization of a point A = absolute reference M = machine reference P = part reference Note: Unspecified coordinates will take the current value in the POINTS table. Example: SEP.M1,X300,Y50 Memorizes a current point in the absolute reference system of Oxes. Example: SEP,CP1 Resetting to zero of point coordinates in the selected system of axes. Example: SEPA! Resets clacks to zero, 1: total time 2: machining time (by default 1 and 2) Example: ZCL.2 ‘Command words for linking up several operations by means of command programs CCE Fpineny ) (type) CEN, X(x],¥[y).Rlangle) CRN, DX(disiance x), DY (distance Y), ip). Xx), Yly) GH, D (diameter) §BG, sig") {coordinate}, (coordinate) (valve) ERC, Bicngle|, Didistance] Mix Yiy} Calls a command program sub-routine. Example: CCF,A:SPISO ca of wire, irection of electrical touch sensing. seat CEN,X30.5,¥25.4,R30 Positions the wire in relation to the corer of a rectangular part. Distance X,Y: distance between the wire position at the start of the cycle and the touch on the part X and ¥ axes. Gap: Gap of electrical touch (by default, Gap TE = 0). Example; CRN,DX20,DY20,G0.005,X0,YO Allows the wire to be diseng from the part during threadin: Diameter: diameter of the tonsa the wire is ae te centered. Example: CLH,D20 Finds the edges by electrical touch sensing in the direction given by sign and coordinate. Example: EDG,+¥,¥O External ae ‘on cylindrical part. R: angle between the first touch and the machine X axis. D: distance of movement to carry out the first touch (part radius + wire radius + safety margin), X.Y owire position at end of measurement. Example: EXC,R45,D30,%10,¥20 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES > 5 |Command words See page 5.1.i of user's manual MID, Rjangle) X{x), Yly) OFS, (name) PAU, {lime} PNT, (name of table) RLD, E(No}, (identifier) (value) RUD, E(No}, C RIR, [angle] SMA, Xix), Vly) SMA SPA, Xix}, Y[y) ‘SPA SPG, ipheral : fperehar (type) SIP TEC, (name of file) THD TOF, D(No}, (valve) 8 D(No} VAR, (name of table} VLD, V(NoJ, (value) Centering of wire between two parallel surfaces. Angle: direction of electrical touch sensing. Example: MID,R30 Select table of offsets. Example: OFS,USER Pause in execution of the program. (time in secands) (by default 1 sec). Example: PAU,60 Select the table of points. Name: nomer of file containing points. Example: PNT,USER Loads a setting in the table. Identifier: parameter to be modified. Example: RLD,E1,AJ60 Loads the current setting in the current table, Example: RLD,E1,C Relative rotation of the part system of axes. Example: RTR, 15 Updates machine coordinates. Example: SMA,X0,¥O Machine coordinates reset, Updates part coordinates. Example: SPA,X10,¥10. Part coordinates reset. Execute o part program, Example: SPG,MEM:CARRE ISO. Suspend the command program. Select table of settings. Example: TEC,XS254. Automatic wire threading. Load an offset in the table. Example: TOF,D4,0.45 Reset offsets to zero Example: TOF,D4 Select table of variables. Example: VAR,USER load tables in table of variables. V: numerical value with sign. -999.99, . Example: MTOL,O.1 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES © 7Command words See page 5.1.i of user's manual OSP, [indicator] Execute optional stops. 0 ©: inactive (by default) 1 1: active 2 2: the optional stop is replaced by the codes M12 and M21 ROT, angle) Absolute rotation of part system of axes [by default:0). SCF, {factor} Scale factor (by default: 1). 0,00001 Represents the page to be displayed 0 ‘Current screen 1 Survey page 2 Programs page 3 Breakage points page 4 References 5 Service 6 Modal status = Messages 8 Input/output 14 Measurement parameters 21 Generator parameters 22 User parameters 23 Machine parameters 24 Machine description (70 linas} Example; DIS,2 Transfer of currrent page into file opened by ODS. Used to stop the machining clocks. 1: clock CLI: total time 2: clock CL2: machining time (1 + 2 by default] Used to restart the machining clacks. 1: clack CLI: total time 2: clock CL2: machining time (1 + 2 by default} aS ‘CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES _> ikISO programming: Preparatory functions G see page 5.2.) of user's manual UST OF PREPARATORY FUNCTIONS Goo + | a | Rapid movement without machining GOl | X | + | © | Linear interpolation Go2 + | @ | Circular interpolation [clockwise] G03 + | @ | Circular interpolation (counter-clockwise} GO4 Pause = G27 | X | + | b | Normal mode [cancellation of modes G28, G29, G30 and G32) G28 + | b | Toper mode, rotating spindle type (constant angle) G29 + | b | Taper mode with sharp corners G30 + | b | Toper mode with constant radius G32 + | b | Twist mode on and specification of twist mode G38 ‘Command to change offset and/or taper at the beginning of a segment G39 ‘Command to change offset and/or taper at the and cof a segment G40 | X | + | © | Cancellation of offset Gal + | ¢ | Offset left Ga2 + | ¢ | Offset right G43 + | ¢ | Offset with sign G45 | X | + | d | Normal intersection Gab + | d | Automatic rounding of external corners (on offset path) Gas Inclination of wire at entry for attachment of scrap removal device Gag Inclination of wire at exit for attachment of scrap removal device G60 + | © | Strategy on at corners (and small radii} G61) X | + | © | Strat off at corners {and small radii) Go2 + | F | Stort of external interpolation G63 | X | + | F | End of external interpolation G70 + | g | Data entry made - inches o71 | x | + Data entry mode - mm G90) xX | + i Data entry mode - absolute values ool + | h | Bata entry mode - incremental values G2 Origin data L Modal classes Medal functions* Function in force* * Codes * A modal function is @ function that remains in force fram the moment when itis activated until itis cancelled or replaced by o function with which it is incompatible. A non-modal function is effective only in the block containing it. **Function enforced by default a! the beginning of the program. 10 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIESan cidivees tellin see page 5.2.1 of user's manual UST OF MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS. Uncenditional stop Conditional stop End of program x + | a | Wire feed on Wire feed off Automatic threading Upper flushing on Lower Flushing on Upper and lower flushings off Automatic wire cuttir Marked point for rethraading Machining on Machining off ‘Work tank filling on ‘Work tank filling off No protection strategy Protection strategy for roughing, level 1 Protection strategy for raughing, level 2 Dielectric temperature supervision Deionization supervision Threading injection on Threading injection off Retraction of upper contact Return of upper contact Pulse output | (200 ms) Pulse output 2 (200 ms} Pulse output 3 (200 ms} Pulse output 4 (200 ms} Memarized output | on Memorized output | off Memorized output 2 on Memorized output 2 off Enable remote alarm Disable remote alarm Remote alarm on Remete alarm off “User” M functions (option) EE Modal classes Modal funetions* Function executed** Function in force*** ‘odes SESEREREE =x x vie 2 == on + ror tee eoao ++ —-s> BERSSSERESESSEERRESESERSS wue0s353a3 E _|§ * A modal function is function that remains in force from the moment when it is activated until ® is cancelled or replaced by a functian of the same type, a, b, etc. with which it is ibe. i A con-qedal function is effective only in the block in which it is located "* Furction executed af the end of the part program or at the end of the command file. Fumctiom im force by default when the program starts, Commands mot existing es M functions (Robofil 310 and 510} MEK, 77: Start threading motor AUX, 78: Stop threading motor MEK, 79: Supplementary initiclization — threading CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES <> VWISO programming Words of other re G and M functions see page 5.2.i of user's manual UST OF WORDS i =e in / a Aa | x x Q|« Ce | x x O|*x Dd x o Ee x ie x a x x x ° x St x | x x |x ate x |x ia ee 1 Mm x Nn x 0 Qq | x x wile x x1x Ww | x x O|x |x Xx | x bea x|# Wee |e xe Uv | x x |x x) x Woof x xix x |x Z ix xix x |x Word beginning ISO program {RS 358] Block number word ‘Optional block le of taper — of rotation of secondary plane [twist mode} ‘Code associated with functions G38, G39, G4l, G42 ond G43 Selection of machining setting Delay in seconds Preparatory function Thickness of the cut Abscissa of the center of a circle in the ref. plane Ordinate of the center of a circle in the ref. plane Secondary plane scale factor (twist mode) Auxiliary Tbcton Black number word Approximate radius of curvature in external interpolation Distance between reference plane and secondary plane (twist and normal cued Distance from reference plane i. bottom of part Abscissa of a point in the reference plane Ordinate of a point in the reference plane Abscissa of a point in the secandary plane (normal mode) ‘Ordinate of a point in the secondary plane (normal mode} Z axis position L Word modifiable by G70, G71 Valve that may take sign (+ or -] By default value Incremental value —————— Absolute value —————————— Words without dimensions —__—_————————— Words with dimensions eer ieee The numerical valve or the number accompanying a word is represented by the correspanding lowercase letter. 12 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©)«User» parameters see page 4.3.i of user's manual SCF, factor) ROT, angle) BUX, [indicator] tf Distance between lower wire guide and mounting plane (by default: 11 mm) Distance between upper wire guide and the top surface of the part, Scale factor (by default:1). 0.00001 13«User» parameters see page 4.3.i of user’s manual SIM, indicator) ART, [indicator] oO 1 ATH, (indicator) noof CHRA, indicator) 0 1 ECY, (indicator) 0 1 2 EAQ, indicatcr) 0 TRE, {indicator} o 1 CLE, (value) HPA, (value) jicator) TSIM, |indicater) i VSIM, [value] ENG, {indicator} 1 Changeover from machining {sim = Q) ta simulation (sim = 1) 0 by default Automatic restarting of machining after o power failure. 0: inactive (by default) 1: active Rethreading candition. 0: _ in case of breakage (by default) 1: rethreading at the last marked point for n attempts and then stop. 2: rethreading for n attempts and then abandon the pari- program if there is a further breakage, but cantinue the command pragram. Choice of surface finish unit. 0: CH (Charmilles unit) (by default) 1: Ra Enabling of engaged “execution” external indicator : output permanently open. 1: output permanently closed. 2: output closed when execution cycle is on Remote alarm enable. 0: inactive (by default) 1: active Length of wire used, Take path offset into account. O: inactive (by defaull) 1: active Take taper into account. O: inactive (by default) 1: active Introduce exira clearance ~9.99- Lice mumbar of eriats: sermaaing poste ¥: 3 Paley weight: 330/903 Sacheeeds par Sas Prequensy Peduct i 00.003 oS L0G REROVAL BoLabe. angle: Distance between centering eyelet and mounting plane (by default: 25 mm). Minimum distance between the centering eyelet and the upper wire guide in its lowest position {by default: 25 mm}. we Porameter used during the GUIDE ADJUSTMENT measuring cycle Determines an the Z axis the limit up to which centerings can be made in the high position of the «Guides set up» measurement. By default, Zmox equals 200 mm). Porameter used during the GUIDE ADJUSTMENT measuring cycle. Determines the zone of the Z axis in which the centering cyeles of the GUIDES measurement will be done. ADIUSTMENT (by default, Z trovel = 200 mm) (CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©> 15«Cycle» parameters see page 4.3.) of user's manual during opertion of automatic threading the ROBO 370/510 mochne, = freee a ree Number of successive threading attempts i the same hole. r * Threading position [see Maintenance Manual) , Tee etc de i ohn which is mounted the annealing contact and Map oot pg ssldaton ol lang of peer cee te wire threading By default this value is 960 mm. * Number of re-threadings per partprogram [PP] ga attempts in Se ne iene te to 99). By defar 00). en nena oe ea eras te diminishes by the coefficient. This frequency limitation remaii ‘up to the end of the sere taeea if one exists. PART-PROGRAM RTOL Initial block: Ree ae heedins cheaen be sever fa be basin cued each start of The block contains by default the functions: G61, G63, M03, M07, MOB, ‘M28, M31, ep Geen 16 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©)«Drawing» parameters see page 4.3.i of user's manual Reference plane Plane in which the programmed path lies. é [char separ dre ee 0 0: inactive 1 Ca aan Fixes machine system of axes origin on screen ™ pogo ca . i: } iene ‘ond origin of the part system Sn uabhe te nee rere a nniae: UV plane — Upper wire guide: Top of part Totaes Semorsdory plese ~ Reference plane Bottom of part Lower wire guide - X¥ plane Graphic execution of the selected file on screen * IF the selected file is o partprogram (ISO), this hncton ntl he commond DBS. "silyl Severo onc acing sodncrasiete display oll the movements ‘The command DRS must not avon a iaumor The command DRS within the command ‘to display on screen the cement eae nett een eas 9) ieee rion nc na SST tatmin oom and dy a ese CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES > 7«Gen erator» parameters see page 4.3.i of user's manual GENERATOR PARAMETERS Ai * Tac TAL Time between 2 pulses F= 1/A +B Adjustable from 1.6 to 25 ps Maximum rate of linear feed for machining. Adjustable from 0 to 40 S=1 is equal to 7.32 mm/min Average machining voltage [!/10 V}. Adjustable from 0 to 200 V. Injection pressure set value (bars) INI snipes ag Plbar) | 35] 55] 8 | 11.5 Machining mode 1: isopulse roughing 2: isopulse finishing (speed) 3: isopulse finishing (precision) 7: isotrequency finishing 8: “small wire” mode NoJood machining voltage V | 80 |100|120|140|160| 180/200 + V: the wire is positive with respect to the part, -: the wire is negative with respect to the part. Duration of pulse (us) Adjustable from 0.2 to 3 pis in steps of 0.2 Short pulse time adjustable in steps of 0.2 {with TAC < A} Spark ignition intensity (1/2 A) IAL; adjustable fram 2 to 33 «Wire and part material» parameters see page 4.4.| of user's manual ws Wire feed speed (m/min). Adjustable from 0 to 15 m/min. We Wire tension (daN}. Adjustable from 0 to 3 daN. EL ‘Number of wire used. PA Number of the material used for the part. 1 - Copper 7 ~Brass 13 = Nimonie 2 - Graphite 8 - Bronze 14 - Titanium 3 = Coppertungsten 9 - Cast iron 15 - Zinc-plated wires 4 - Sparkal A 10 - Aluminium 16 - Molybdenum 5 - Sparkal B 11 -Zamac 17 — Tungsten 6- Steel 12 ~ Tungsten carbide * Caution: = Modification of parameters marked" during machining causes modification of the hidden protection parameters. CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES.Offsets see technolagies manual The values given in the technological files ore values for dimension ZERO (final dimension) For a cut followed by one or more finishing passes, the material removed PM for each operation has to be taken inte account. Offset for first setting = ZERO dimension offset + material removal of the subsequent settings, " Machining operation comprising roughing, finishing and surface finishing, Surface FinishingOffsets see technologies manual OFFSETS AND MATERIAL REMOVAL PARAMETERS OFFSET O Offset taken into account to reach dimension O (final dimension} in one operation. OFFSET = Offset taking account of a certain extra thickness fer one or more finishing operations. (offset = offset 0 + SE) PM Material removal, Thickness of material removed by a machining operation. {indicative value} SE Extra thickness. Corresponds to the sum of material removal values of all the various machining operations. (SE = PM1 + PM2 +...) Mx Off (weaoteo) ca/mA v.¥. 0 237 ( 624 17 38a ao. fey (223 438) 28 ao (44 133) R Reg Type 9pOL EZ) Roughing Nominal speed ‘Surface finish Material removal «— L_. Offset for the dimension ff usd fa he job e 1 Extra thickness {sum of PMs) i.e «Offset 40+154443=62 175+62=237 E7 40 15+443=22 135+22=157 Es 15 44327 13347=140 £10 4 3 13043=133 ell 0 13140=131 This basic principle remains valid for all machining jobs, whether they are done “manually” by the operator or by the automatic calculation oe of CT-Expert. 20 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES >Surface finishes see page 6.1.i of user's manual Surface finishes are measured by instruments known as roughness meters, Experience proves that measurement of surface finishes by visual and tactile comparison with a standard results in errors nat exceeding 2 CH classes, The roughness criteria are Ra (Europe) = CLA (UK) = AA (USA). To obtain a scale of roughness, Charmilles has defined its own “CH” scale that can, however, be related to the standards in use. sata vor oss Definition of Roughness criteria 3400 See No. CH = 20 log (10 Ro} (jim) is Rules and significant figures | ym jinch a) ISO 1302 ium Ro = CH20 10 jum Ra = CHAO an ae NS) Ra = Rax 2+ CH= CHes 20) fooagfae 0.98 =) ee 3 0.14 5.6 1.12 i aoe 4 O16 | 64 1.28 Ts 5 ois | 72 14d ai ratio 6 | O20" 80 1.60 N4 | between 2 successive CH units | 7 | o92 | as 176 STE 8 | 025 | 100 | 200 9 | 028 | 112 | 224 ‘audi vo | 032 | 128 | 256 ; : anne ee eee benysen 2 successive CH uni 12 | o40 | 160 | 3.20 N5 Sdialatalent epi is | 056 | 224 | 448 16 | 063 | 252 | 504 Rt meon:: the arithmetical average 17 | 070 | 280 | 5.60 aickiteneiapeaeet ie | 080 | 320 | 640 on the 5 chosen sample lengths. 19 | 090 | 360 | 7.20 N6 | (Toestablish the technology : 20 | 1.00 | 400 | 8.00 0.8 mm) 21 112 | 448 | 896 22 | 1.26 | so4 | 10.08 Ri mean = 5 x value of Ra 23 «| 140 | 56 11.20 San 12.96 Remark: 25 1.80 72 14.40 N7 A tolerance of + 2 CH units is 26 2.00 80 16.00 allowed for surface finish 27 2.20 88 17.60 measurements, 28 | 250 | 100 | 2000 29 | 280 | 112 | 22.40 : | 30 3.20 125 25.60 Ne —S Fen Brilish enol 1 3.50 y allow the following relationshi at abetiamabmmmeiiatinl between the VIRMS) and Vial 33 | 450 | 180 | 36.00 values: 34 | 500-| 200 | 40.00 a eo ee VIRMS) = 1.11 VIR) _ 700 260 ED - The French NF 05051 standard is 38 8.00 320 64.00 attached to the ISO 1302 standard leat ae Trace for surface finish classes. «2 | 100} 40 | 80.00 ai | 1120] 448 | 289.60 | 42 | 1260} 500 | 100.80 | NiO a3 | 1400} 560 | 112.00 aa | 1600) 440 | 12800 ws | i900 | 760 | 144.00 ‘CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES <> 21Definition of settings ss technolagies mansol TYPE OF TECHNOLOGICAL FILES TYPES OF SETTINGS The various types of machining are classified as follows: El: large radii cutting Be: @: standard roughing cut E10: / surface finishing E3: roughing with flat nozzles Ell: Ea: nibbling E5: surface finishing 6: . finishing 22 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES >List of technology files available see technologies manual SW25X/Steel | (U) XSZ5A.TEC SW30X/Steel | (U) XS3QA.TEC Hal hard (U)Ls25ATEC brass/Steel (U) LR2SA.TEC | E17 precision finishing cut CH25 £2 standard roughing cut CH29? 5/400 | 2.1 £3 roughing with nozzles not held down CH29 5/150 E4 pocketing CH29 5/80 £5 surface finishit 5/150 E6 precision 5/150 £7 standard precision finishing cut CH25 5/400 EB precision finishing cut CH23 5/150 £9 surface finishing cul CH23 5/150 E10 surkace finishing cut CH21 5/150 E11 surface finishing cut CH15 5/150 E17 finishing in the gop CH25 5/150 ilies each E1 large radii cutting CH30 5/150 | 2.2 £2 standard roughing cut CH29 5/10 E6 precision finishing cut CH27 5/150 £2. standard roughing cut CH29 5/150 E6 precision finishing cut CH25 5/150 E? standard precision finishing cut CH25 5/150 E8 precision finishing cut CH23 5/150 E9 surface finishing cut CH23 5/150 E10 surface finishing cut CH21 5/150 E11 surface finishing cut CH15 5/150 EI? finishing in the gap CH25 5/150 £2 standard roughing cut CH29 0/8° taper 5/150.| 2.3 E21 standard row cut CH29 8/15° taper 5/150 E22 standard roi cut CH29 15/20" taper | 5/150 £23 standard re cut CH29 20/25° taper | 5/150 E24 standard roughing cut CH29 25/30" taper | 5/150 E7 precision finishing cut CH25 0/8° taper 5/150 E27 precision finishing cul CH25 8/15° taper | 5/150 E28 precision finishing cut CH25 15/20° taper 5/150 E29 precision finishing cut CH25 20/25° taper 5/150 E30 precision finishing cut CH25 25/30° taper 5/150 £2 standard roughing cut CH28 5/80 | 25 E3 roughing with nozzles not held down CH28 | 5/80 E7 standard precision finishing out CH25 5/80 E8 precision finishing cut CH23 , 5/80 E10 surface finishing cut CH21 5/80 E11 surface finishing cut CH15 9 3/80 23List of technology files available see technologies manual Half hard (U) LS25C,TEC ]E2 standard roughing cut bross/Copper £7 standard precision finishing cut CH23 Soft brass/ {U) LR25C.TEC |E2 standard roughing cut CH28 0/8° taper Copper £21 standard roughing cukCH28 0/15° taper | 5/150 E22 standard roughing cut CH28 15/20° taper | 5/150 £23 standard roughing cut CH28 20/25° taper | 5/150 £24 standard roughing cut CH28 25/30° taper | 5/150 7 _ precision finishing cut CH23 0/8" tape 5/150 E27 precision finishing cul CH23 8/15° toper 5/150 2B precision finishing cut CH23 15/20" taper E29 precision fi ig cut CH23 20/25° taper £30 precision finishing cut CH23 25/30" taper SW25K/ (U) XS25W.TEC| E2 standard roughing cut CH23 ‘Carbide E3 roughing with nozzles not held down CH23 12% Co | E7 standard precision finishing cut CH21 | £10 surface finishing cut CH17 E11 surface finishing cut CH10 | E17 finishing in the gap CH2) 5/150 | SW25X/ (U) XS25FTEC |E1 fast roughing cut CH16 5/150 | 5.1 Fine graphite £2. direct roughing cut CH14 5/150 | E7 standard precision finishing cut CH12 5/150 | Half hard (U)IS25RTEC | E1 fast roughing cut CH16 5/150 bross/ £2. direct roughing cut CH14 5/150 Fine graphite E7 standard precision finishing cut CH12 5/150 SW25K/ (UJ XS25LTEC |€2 standard raughing cut CH34 5/400 Aluminium alloy £3. roughing cut all contours CH34 5/300 £6 surlace finishing cut CH27 5/400 7 _ precision finishing cut CH27 5/150 E10 surface finishing cut CH24 5/150 24 ‘CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©)Recommendations: Brake calibration see page 6.5.i of user's manual Calibration of the brake is used to adjust wire tension in the machining area Reminders «Execution parameter»; «Servicer in EXE mode. int 0: Fixed measurement point of the calibration (WB=0} First measurement paint of the calibration (WB=0.3) Second measurement point of the calibration (WB=0.8} Ref. point 3: Third measurement point of the calibration (WB=1.6] Meas. val. 0; Residual tension ofthe wire measured with WB=0 Meas. val. 1: Wire tension measured at first point Meas. val. 2: Wire tension measured at second point Meas. vol. 3: Wire tension measured at third point As long as the calibration has nat been corried out properly, the machine will display the error message “E680 Incorrect brake calibration”. Procedure for standard brake ‘* In EXE mode select the “Service” function followed by “Execution parameters” © Set at zero the 4 parameters: meas. val. 0, meas. val. 1, meas. val. 2, meas. wal. 3 + Change into MANUAL made. The errar message “E680 Incorrect brake calibration” should be displayed. Solctin this mode "GENERATOR PARAMETERS” and program WB=O and WS=10 * Activate the wire unspeoling and the brake * Using the tensionmeter, measure the residual tension of the unspooling system and note the value. * Program the parameter WB=0.3, and wait about 30 sec. to stabilize the brake * Measure with the tensionmeter the tension at point | and note the value. * Program the porometer WB=0.8, and walt about 30 sec. to stabilize the brake * Meosure with the tensionmeter the tensicn at point 2 and note the value. * Program the porameter WB=1.6, and wait about 30 sec. to stabilize the brake + htecsure with the tensionmeter the tension at point 3 and note the value. * Stop the wike unspooling and go back into the “Service” menu "Execution parameters” ® Thonsier the wolves of the 4 tensions to the following parameters: Miecs. wail O- Residual tension of wire measured with WB=0 Mees. wail |: Wire tension measured at 300 gr Mess. eal 2. Wire tension measured at 800 gr Secs. wal 3- Wire tension measured ot 1600 gr * (Ge bank into MANUAL mode fo activate the correction and chack the proper functioning. ‘CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©> 5Recommendations: Calibration of servo-controlled finishing see technologies manual Procedure Machine a part having one of the two shapes below: depending on the material and the measuring equipment available, use either an E2, E7 sequence or an E17, E8 sequence Case A Case B A Measured A > theoretical A: Measured A < theoretical A: Gap too small, increase AJ Gap too large, reduce AJ Measured A < theoretical A: Measured A > theoretical A: Gap too large, reduce AJ Gap too small, increase AJ * Ona convex shape (case A) Measure the dimension A at the top, middle and bottom of the part. = If the middle dimension is greater than either the top or bottom dimension, increase Aj ~ It the middle dimension is smaller than either the top or bottom dimension, reduce Aj When the surfaces are parallel, the dimension is corrected by mod the offset by a value calculated with the following equation: fice A offset = (theoretical dimension - measured dimension) /2 If necessary, enter the values in the table used. Caution: this correction causes a translation of the memorized curve of the offset and of the porameter Aj. If it is then desired to machine a part of different height, itis necessary beforehand to restore the initial value in the technology file. * On a concave shape (case The procedure must be reversed: — IF the middle dimension is smaller than either the top or bottom dimension, increase AJ ~ If the middle dimension is greater than either the top or bottom dimension, reduce Al 2% CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES >Recommendations: Initial approach into part during roughing see technologies manual (From the outside or from a starting hole of diameter > 8 mm]. Parts of height lower than ar equal to 150 mm Adaptation of the spark frequency and the injection ure of the current setting is carried out by the automatic nachielg facilities. ua frequency ond with continuation of these values until the injections conditions become stabilized i.e. approx. 2 mm alter the edge of the part (= roughly the inner radius of the nozzles). * Gradually increase the reduced parameters until the nominal values determined by the current setting ore reached. Conditions 1 or ST = 3 in the current setting, and =e ~ M28 [level 1 protection) or M29 [level 2 protection} indicated in the partprogram or the & Remark in CTA/CTR, level 2 protection is automatically activated. Parts of height greater than 150 mm * Carry out an initial approach path before the portprogram proper. * Machine this path, modifying the standard machining setting as follows: =IN)=0 — work with low pressure injection - FF = 50 So eee * When this machining operation is completed, rastore the nominal Inj and FF values and start execution of the partprogram proper. Port ieital opprooch Start of part-program oon INJ= 4 NEO FF= 100 Fe 3 (CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES > 27Recommendations: Initial approach into part during roughing see technologies manual Remarks = The automatic machining facilities must be active both for the entry path and the part program. — This procedure can be automated by means of a command program {for example): jATTIAQU.CMD: TEC, UXS25A RLD,E2,INJO REX,E2,H3.48 MFF.50, CTR.Y1 CIR,.X1 CTR,Y1 RLD,E2,INJ4. REX,E2,H348- MFF.100 SPG * If the part is in steel and the initial approach is ona plane surface, it is possible to use a initiol approach accessories, provided thay leave enough space (roughly 2 mm 2 mm). The initial approach then takes place as in the first case described, a block being fixed at the top and bottom of the part. 28 ‘CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES (>Recommendations: Injection nozzles see page 6.6 of user’s manual Caution: The “sharp” intersection of two 8° secant planes ‘at right angles results in a taper angle greater than 8°. In such cases, the large taper nozzles should be used. Similarly, for two planes inclined at 30°, the angle of taper is greater than 30°. 8° (30°) taper Angle > 8° (> 30°) 8° (30°) taper * To conserve adequate flushing conditions, it is preferable to use “Large taper” nozzles beyond 8°, altheugh the maximom theoretical engle le opprondmataly 15°, CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES <> 29Recommendations: Flushing see technologies manual Ca mocining of heights less hon 150 mm wih roughing wih nae held down (2) Upper head a Flat nut Wire spring @ 1mm SelFadapting nozzles @7 mm Skirt nut De peiniaribeseeran porter ’ Adjustments: Set the low presses injection with he salacraw located o the back ofthe machin. * For the upper head, set a medium to large opening [depending on the height). ed h g forthe 30 ‘CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES So. : manual EE 150 mm with roughing with nozzles held down (E2) see tech aRecommendations: Flushing Pete ni making of hgh es hon 130 mm with ughing with nore td down Upper head Lower head a2lower head CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES €) 33Recommendations; Flushing see technologies manual Gg lining of than 150 mm with with nozzles held SS mm with roughing down Upper head Lower head 7 Sell-odapting nozzles O7 mm Mim aping : a: @ 1.2mm 1 . _ . at pa Set the low pressure injection with the setscrew located at the back of the machine. * For the upper head, close the set mpletely and : arenes screw completely and use high pressure injection * For the lower head, set a low to medium opening (so as to avoid disturbing the wire], 34 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES >Recommendations: Flushing see technologies manual Taper machining with roughing with nozzles held down (E2) and open finishing. Upper head lower head ' ' a7 - SelFadapting nozzles. : @ 12mm Wire spring 20.8 mm. i 1 ; Wire spring @0.8 mm Selfadapting = nozzles @12mm é 2 Use of a flat nut for the upper head makes it possible to lower the value of the parameter ZSD {distance between the upper wire guide and the upper surface of the part). This parameter is important for taper angle accuracy. in cases of inadequate wetting, use lateral flushing only (option). Adjustments: Set the low pressure injection with the setscrew located at the back of the machine. * For the upper head, set a medium opening. * For the lower head, set o low to medium opening (so as to avoid disturbing the wire}. ‘CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©> 35Recommendations: Flushing see technologies manual ‘Taper machining of inclined shapes. Lower head ——— Flat nut Wire spring 0.8 mm 1 = : r lesRecommendations: Machining with large tapers see technologies manual : Injection nozzles Above 8°, large taper machining requires the use of self-adapting nozzles, Z 12 mm. Instructions for fitting . eae eee ae * Fit the springs behind the nozzles (held in outer position). * For the upper nozzle, use a flat serew-nozzle. Maximum taper angle ‘The maximum angle is 30°. This limitation is dictated by the design of the wire guides and ‘Caution The intersection of 2 segments in sharp corner mode or constant radius mode (G29 or G30) canes « recuiant angle that e-whder than ter peagremmad angi, ‘The resultant angle can be determined with the equation: ig 6 = tg A/(sin af 2) Wire to be used The recommended wire is soft brass which has the necessary mechanical properties to withstand deformations due to misalignment of the wire ey of sof brass wire *® Bmax: 400 N/mm? © Be: 175 N/mm? © Glongation (A): 34% femars SW2SK high performance wire is not recommended for taper angles greater than 5°. Heit thon neon wire (Rm 480.520 N/mm?, A 17/25%) dia, 0.25 mm is not recommended for taper angles greater than 8°. CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES (> 37Recommendations: Machining with large tapers see technologies manual Mecsuring earings eee CT 300 Centering we The technolagy tables for large taper machinin, LR25A.TEC for machining steel and LR2SCTEC for copper comprise the following: ee £21, for machining with angles of inclination from 8 to 15° , for machining with angles. of inclination from 15 ta 20° }, for machining with angles of inclination from 20 to 25° £24, for machining with angles of inclination from 25 ta 30° Finishing settings £7, lor machicing wih cogles of inclination from 0 to €* E27, for machining with angles of inclination from 8 to 1. £28, for machining with angles of inclination from 15 to 20° , for machining with angles of inclination from 20 to 25° |, for machining with angles of inclination from 25 to 30” Important remark The offset values shown in the tables are established according to the taper angle: Table offset = (R.wire + gap) / cos (A) where A = intermediate taper angle of the range considered fo lake account of the projection of offset in the reference plane. 38 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©Recommendations: Machining with large tapers see technologies manual Caution The values are only valid in the general case where wire inclination is normal (perpendicular) to the direction of machining. N100 and N120; wire inclination is perpendicular to the movement. The offset contained in the setting corresponding to the taper angle is correct, M110: wire inclination is not perpendicular to the movement. Fortis segment is necessary fo change the ose: use the valve corresponding to zero taper. Ss difference between the reference plane and the secondary plane The sparking distance (gap) varies depending on how long the wire is in contact with the part In certain cases GEOMAX programming (separate description af top and bottom contours} makes it possible, by means of appropriate synchronization, fo obtain a constont length relationship between top and bottom or on the contrary to spread out the differences of advance. In the extreme case, if advance is nil, the Gap con rapidly double and fend towards a limit called the “asymptotic Gap”. Accuracy strategies Recommendations for use in the various situations found in taper machining, * G29 Mode * G30 Made In these modes, use of the geometric strategy (G60) is recommended. CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©) 39Recommendations: Machining with large tapers see technologies manual + G28 mode R min. > offset E2 (offset + Pm finishing) NB. Sharp comers on the reference plane are to be avoided, Program a minimum radius.Machining check list see page 6.2.i of user's manual PREPARATION FOR MACHINING “DIELECTRIC” FUNCTION U Filtration (adequate flow rates) G2 Deionization (15 + 2 uS/em. State of indicator lights) G Tamperature 20° + 0.5°C “ERODE” FUNCTION Contacts (condition, wear) O Grounding cables {quality, attachment “WIRE CHANGE” FUNCTION Q Wire guide (diameter, cleanliness, clamping) O Type of wire (diameter, material, oxidation) Q Reel autonamy O Wire recovery bin Brake calibration POSITIONING OF THE PART Cleanliness of the clamping system U Cleanliness of the part and demagnetization OF Clamping of the part QO Alignment of the part SET-UP AND CHECKING OF PARAMETERS Q Location of absolute references, if necessary. Note these. Q Validation and checking of the tables in force (wire preparation, offsets, technologies) Checking of program syntax 1D) Checking of wats of sine purcnianars © Program simulation O Program drawn at screen O IF necessary, perform the "guide adjustment” procedure © After movement of the movable support ® After changing the guides 2 IF necessary, carry out the “nozzle adjustment” procedure * After changing nozzles hae dheaging gules Important: Do nat forget to change ZID if the part is nat clamped on standard mountings. START OF MACHINING These checks are essential. If they are not carried out before machining, it will not be possible to assure optimum results. ‘CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©> 4)Measuring cycles see page 4.3.i of user's manual PARAMETERS MEASURED RESULTS General rules: Always make measurements under machining condi .6. with the head in the down position, with correct wire tension, water correctly deionized and temperature stabilized. The part must be degreased, demagnetized and free of burrs. Execute the guides set up cycle of the machine before each Precise wire positioning sequence and before each important job. Before starting the cycle, ensure that the wire is not shori-circviting with the part to be measured. 42 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES C>Measuring cycles see page 4.3.1 of user's manual Used to ern the center of a cylindrical part using 3 “EDGE” measurements performed at 120° from each other. Initial conditions * Mochine positioned approximately over the center of the part. « Wire cut Input parameters © External distance: Part radius + wire radius + allowance * Angle: “r” between 1st “EDGE” measurement and the machine X axis. « Xx, Yy: Position of center in machine inates at the end of the cycle. Measurement result « The wire is positioned at the center of the part (machine Xx, Yy coordinates). Corresponding command word EXC, Rr, Dd, Xx, Yy MIDDLE (Automatic cycle) Wire positioning at mid-distance fram both parallel surfaces Initial conditions « Wire position between 2 surfaces Input parometers * Measurement angle Measurement result * Measured distance: X.XXX Distance between 2 parallel surfaces minus wire dia, Corresponding word MID, Rr, Xx, Yy Xm Memsemeant meMeasuring cycles see page 4.3.i of user's manual GUIDE ADJUSTMENT (Automatic cycle} Used to align the wire and to measure parameter 21D. Initial conditions * Wire passed through centering eyelet Input parameters « Taper: * HCA: Measurement result ° ZID: * AXO 'U, AXO V and AXO Z ALIGN EDGE (Automatic cycle) Measurement of alignment angle of a reference surlace with respect to the machine system of axes. Input parameters * Supposed angle: (value) Supposed angle between the surface of the part and the system of axes. * Distance (valve) Distance between the two electrical touches (DJ. Measurement result + Measured angle: XXX.XXX * Confirm the angle measured with | RETURN CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©)Measuring cycles see page 4.3. of user's manual HOLE ALIGNMENT (Semi-automatic cycle} Macenite of eight slignment of 2 reference holes with respect to the machine system of axes. Procedure * Centering in Ist hole (see CENTERING) * Cutting of wire * Movement over 2nd hole «* Threading in 2nd hole Select “ALIGN HOLES" Give the value of the measuring angle (Direction of touches for centering) Measurement result © Measured angle: XXX.XXX 45§ | user's 43.1Measuring cycles see page 4.3.i of user's manual EDGE (Manual cycle) Detection and display of the position of the surface of a part using a series of electrical touches. Procedure © Move the wire towards the surface (movement stops automatically at end of measurement) Measurement result * Measured dimensions: Xi OCC. Y: YYYYY Possibility of entering new machine X and ¥ values ‘Corresponding command word: haere [coordinate], (coordinate) [va ‘The type of electrical touch can be modified in the EXE mode under “Execution Parameters". ‘Type 1: Positive high voltage touch used for precision measuring. Type 2: Negative high vollage touch used for measurements on rough or oxidized parts. Position at > start of cycle o Displayed position Position at end of cycle CO). Measured dimension a ‘CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©>Measuring cycles see page 4.3.i of user's manual NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT This procedure is used to determine para- meter ZSD. ZSD: distance between uy wire guide {in working position} and the top of the port to be machined. When this parameter is known it is possible to use the command word GOH,H to place the upper nozzle in an optimum position without need for any adjustment for each new part. Procedure * Clamp a precision ground part of known: height H * Bring the skirt nut to within | or 2 mm of the part * Switch on the HP injections (IN) = 4) and set the manual speed to 0.1 mm/sec. + Lower the 2 axis, observing the upper pressure, until roughly 5 bars is attained * Set the manual speed to 0.4 mm/sec, * Lower the Z axis until the upper pressure reaches 11 bars (0.0.5) + In the “Measures” page "Nozzle adjustment”, enter the part height H ZSD is automatically calculated and stored. Check the adjustment with the command word GOH, injection switched on, with INJ = 4; pressure should be between 10.5 and 12.5 bars. This adjustment must be done after every guide set up and nozzle change and ope- ration on the injectian chamber. height H 48 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©)CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES > 49Measuring cycles see page 4.3.1 of user's manual CORNER OF A PART [Automatic cycle) This function allows the wire to be positio- ned automatically with respect to the corner of a rectangular part (2 flat faces). Initial conditions + The wire is positioned near the relevant corner, Measurement parameters * Gap TE (electric contact gap); Gap with manually estimated or measured size (see calculation example}. The default value of Gop TE is 0. * Comer DX: distance along the part X axis between position of wire and the contact at start of cycle * Corner DY: distance along the part ¥ axis between position of wire and the contact at start of cycle C — wire is positioned near the relevant corner. * An “Edge” contact is carried out on each axis at distance D. « At the end of the measurement, the wire: is put at the comer of the part, with 1 mm stanc-off with respect to the X and ¥ axes. Note The X and ¥ values (optional), indicate the position of the wire at the and of the cycle and define the new system of axes. Corresponding command word CRN, DX (distance X), DY (distance ¥), Igap), {x}. ¥ ly) L Start of es near to comer of work-piece Rotation: calculated “Edge olignment” cyel 50 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES >Automatic machining facilities - see page 6.8.i of user's manual PROTECTION STRATEGY AGAINST WIRE BREAKAGE Caution: M28 and - ‘are activated only if parameter ST designates a roughing operation: ST=1 or By default, the initial block contains G61 and M28. These functions are accepted on execution of an ISO program, unless the latter contains an indication to the contrary. Caution: few are dependent on the wire - part pair, and are fixed in the tables in hid a It is recommended te load the generator by command REX (i.e. from a table). ‘CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES: oS 51Automatic machining facilities see page 6.8.1 of user's manual GEOMETRIC ACCURACY STRATEGY Improvement in accuracy at angles and small radii controlled by ISO functions G60 and Gél. G60 Strategy on G61 Strategy off Parameter ST defines the type of machining (EXE mode - Generator parameters). ST=0 — Machining without strategy ST=1 Roughing + strategy (G60) Mahone Nominal frequency/4 (favors speed) ST=3 Roughing + strategy (G60) Min. frequency = Nominal frequency/8 favors accuracy) ST=2 fi ishing + strategy ‘Conditions for activation of accuracy strategy Strategy inactive Strategy inactive sT=0 ST = 1 roughing Strategy active inactive speed favored angles and radii = 3 mm ae ST = 3 roughing accuracy favored ST = 2 finishing Strategy active Strategy inactive angles and radii < 3 mm Strategy active Strategy inactive angles ond radii < 3.6 mm 52 CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES ©>Optimization of machining: roughing see page 6.7.i of user's manval To optimize machining during roughing, B parameters must be considered Generally, Aj should remain fixed i: Average reference voltage for servo control in Volts A — in |/10 volt in the technology files — in volts in the “Generator parameters” pa The valve of Aj given in the technological tables was chosen to ensure copii lead stability. IF Aj, feed speed ~, gap + IFAj %, feed becomes unstable B: Time between 2 pulses Theoretical F ay . A+B For a given height, the technology value far F may be modified, bearing in mind that: ¥ (ram/min} * B does not affect surface finish * B does not affect gap {if B is on the linear part of the curve}. Technological B= When B tends towards its maximum limit, there is a risk that the gap will be reduced mE *B offects the machining rate see curve] breckage * An excessively low B leads to wire breakage. Note: B Technological B is located at a point of the curve from which a decrease in B produces only a slight increase in machining rate. For nonsupervised machining, B may be increased by approximately 10% to prevent wire breckage if machining conditions should deteriorate. WS: Wire feed speed WS offects the cutting speed. WS affects the parclebim ‘of the part During roughing, since wire wear is greater (because of the setting used), the wire feed speed will be greater than in finishing. WB: Wire tension WE affects the geometry of the part, If WB , accuracy # INJ: Injection set value. Injection is active only during roughing Removal of metal particles during roughing. Generally, it is recommended to reduce injection pressure for parts with free form surfaces, in order to avoid causing turbulence CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES <> 53Optimization of machining: finishing see page 6.7.1 of user's manual To optimize machining during finishing, 2 parameters Aj and 5 must be considered Generally, B should remain fixed. Aj: A referenc for serve control i: Average one e in If Aj +, material removal , speed %, part tends to be concave. IF Aj %, material removal “, speed #, part tends to be convex. This effect becomes more marked os the part height increases. This is also accentuated by the wire tension being too low. Surface finishing Executed with limited speed. In general, Aj should remain fixed. 5: Stability of servo control. Maximum speed WS: Wire feed speed WB: Wire tension Other important parameters 54 This porameter sets the range of variation of the feed rate. This is not a “servo” type feed instruction. During “noload” machining (approach to part, for example}, it has a limiting action, determining the maximum speed or noload speed Relation between $ and no-load speed S = noload speed/7.32 1S is such that the noload speed is less than the technological machining speed, operation is with limited speed, Finishing $ determines a noload speed equal to about 2.5 times the average machining rate so as to allow the feed to adapt itself to the variation in material to be remaved. Surface finishing Modification of $ results in the follawing tendencies: IFS #, speed - material removal ~, poorer surface finish IFS %, speed % material removal #. WS affects the a rate. WS affects the parallelism of the part. WB affects the geametry of the contour. |FWB ~, precision ~, Water conductivity: affects the gap. Make sure that the wo indicator lights are lit and that the measured conductivity corresponds to the command value. Dielectric temperature: temperature differences cause expansion of the supports and affect the gap. IFT 4, gop % ‘CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES (>Table of periodic maintenance operations Table of periodic maintenance operations Daily maintenance Check: ~ pressure in the filters O 55CHARMILLES TECHNOLOGIES © Charmilles Technologies S.A. P.O. Box 373, rue du Pré-de-la-Fontaine 8-10 CH-1217 Meyrin 1 - Geneva/ Switzerland Telephone: 022/783 31 11, Fax: 022/782 75 65 Telex: 418 909 ctv ch A Georg Fischer Company +GF+ All rights reserved The infomation contained in this manual is given for relerence ourposes onby. ‘The information osaiained herein can be altered withou! prior notice and canna! be considered as an engagemer she port of CHARMILIES TECHMOLOGIES 5.A, ‘CHARMILIES TECHNOLOGIES $.4. cannot be hald responsible for any erors er inaccuracies which might be foun this manual © CHARMILLES TECHNOIOGIES S.A, copyright 1993. 4922 980/07.93/GB © All rights for changes reserved Printed in Switzerland