TRADE Adv.

CNC WEEK NO
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AIM: 127. Identifying the VMC machining
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Introduction: -

Machine-based manufacturing is the process of removing layers of material from a workpiece with the
use of machine tools to produce the desired product or part. It is divided into several categories: manual vs.
CNC, three-axis vs. five-axis, and vertical vs. horizontal. Each process version has its own set of benefits and
drawbacks, making it suited for various manufacturing applications. In this article, we are going to talk about
Vertical Machining Centers.

What is a VMC machine?

Vertical Machining Centers, also known as Vertical Milling Machines, create holes in flat parts. The
VMC technology is favored when three-axis work is done on a single face, such as in-mold and die works.

Multiple adjustments are available on VMCs. For example, on the worktable, there are numerous angles
of approach and rotating and other positioning devices. The incorporated computerized controls enable
automation, repeatability, tool selection/change, and contour control. These new CNC machines raised the
productivity of the “milling” machine to unprecedented heights, giving rise to the term VMC (Vertical
Machining Center).

How many axis are in VMC machines?

Mainly VMC Machines have only three axis that move on x, y and z axises. On Standard VMCs the cutter
stays in vertical directions. To increase the benefits of VMC additional axis can be added.

Name of Machineries / Devices:

1. CNC HAAS Mini Mill machine - 01

2. Air compressor - 01
3. Servo stabilizer - 01

HAAS Mini Mill

Haas Mini Mills are the industry standard for compact machining centers. They provide an economical
solution for small parts machining in a compact package that is loaded with full-size features. The Mini
Mill is perfect for schools, start-up shops, or as a first step into CNC machining. It is a valuable addition for
shops needing a “second-op” machine, or an additional spindle where space is limited.

 Operates on single- or three-phase power (three-phase power is required for some options)
 Economical solution for small parts
 Compact footprint
 Full-size machine features
STANDARD FEATURES
SPINDLES

6000-rpm Spindle

TOOL CHANGERS

10-Pocket Carousel Tool Changer

CHIP & COOLANT MANAGEMENT

Window Air Blast

Coolant Pump Kit

THE HAAS CONTROL

Control Touch Screen

Media Display M-Code; M130
Haas Connect: Remote monitoring
Early Power-Failure Detection Module
Ethernet Interface
WiFi Connection for the Haas Control
Safe Run
Haas Drop
Standard Program Memory, 1 GB
Internal High-Voltage Isolated Transformer

PRODUCT OPTIONS

Work Light

SHIPPING

Lifting Provision

WARRANTY

1-Year Standard Warranty

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

SPINDLES

10,000-rpm Grease-Packed Spindle

TRAVELS S.A.E METRIC
X Axis 16.0 in 406 mm
Y Axis 12.0 in 305 mm
Z Axis 10.0 in 254 mm
Spindle Nose to Table (~ max) 14.0 in 356 mm
Spindle Nose to Table (~ min) 4.0 in 102 mm

SPINDLE S.A.E METRIC

Max Rating 7.5 hp 5.6 kW
Max Speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Max Torque 33.0 ft-lbf @ 1200 rpm 45.0 Nm @ 1200 rpm
Drive System Direct Speed, Belt Drive Direct Speed, Belt Drive
Taper CT or BT 40 CT or BT 40
Bearing Lubrication Grease Packed Grease Packed
Cooling Air Cooled Air Cooled

TABLE S.A.E METRIC

Length 36.0 in 914 mm
Length (Work Area) 28.75 in 730 mm
Width 12.0 in 305 mm
T-Slot Width 0.626 in to 0.630 in 15.90 mm to 16.00 mm
T-Slot Center Distance 4.33 in 110 mm
Number of Std T-Slots 3 3
Max Weight on Table (evenly 500 lb 227 kg
distributed)

FEEDRATES S.A.E METRIC

Max Cutting 500 ipm 12.7 m/min
Rapids on X 600 ipm 15.2 m/min
Rapids on Y 600 ipm 15.2 m/min
Rapids on Z 600 ipm 15.2 m/min

AXIS MOTORS S.A.E METRIC

Max Thrust X 2000 lbf 8896 N
Max Thrust Y 2000 lbf 8896 N
Max Thrust Z 2000 lbf 8896 N

TOOL CHANGER S.A.E METRIC

Type Carousel Carousel
 Capacity 10 10
Max Tool Diameter (full) 3.5 in 89 mm
Max Tool Weight 12 lb 5.4 kg
Tool-to-Tool (avg) 4.2 s 4.2 s
Chip-to-Chip (avg) 5.0 s 5.0 s

GENERAL S.A.E METRIC

Coolant Capacity 40 gal 151 L

AIR REQUIREMENTS S.A.E METRIC

Air Required 4 scfm @ 100 psi 113 L/min @ 6.9 bar
Inline Air Hose 3/8 in 3/8 in
Coupler (Air) 3/8 in 3/8 in
Air Pressure Min 80 psi 5.5 bar

DIMENSIONS – SHIPPING S.A.E METRIC

Domestic Pallet 90 in x 64 in x 229 cm x 163 cm x 254 cm
100 in
Export Pallet 90 in x 64 in x 229 cm x 163 cm x 254 cm
100 in
Weight 4000 lb 1815.0 kg

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION S.A.E METRIC

Spindle Speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Drive System Direct Speed, Direct Speed, Belt Drive
Belt Drive
Spindle Power 7.5 hp 5.6 Kw
Input AC Voltage (1 Phase) 220 VAC 220 VAC
Full Load Amps (1 Phase) 40 A 40 A
Input AC Voltage (3 Phase) – Low 220 VAC 220 VAC

TRADE Adv. CNC AIM: 128. Start the machine by WEEK NO

YEAR SECOND following standard operating COMMENCED ON
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procedure through dialog box of

Safety precautions:

1. Before operating the machine fully understand the control system of the machine.
2. Ensure that the machine has the proper input voltage and good earthing connection.
3. Before starting the machine, check the possible crash areas, such as tailstock, tool turret is clear.
4. Follow all the necessary safety precautions.
5. Do not wear the rings, watch, loose cloths etc. and avoid long hairs.
6. Wear the specified overalls, protection appliances, etc. Do not wear gloves.
7. Make sure that working area and floor should be clean.

Name of Machineries:

1. CNC HAAS Mini Mill machine - 01

2. Air compressor - 01
3. Servo stabilizer - 01

Procedure:

1. Turn ON the MCB to start the main power supply.

2. Switch ON the servo stabilizer.
3. Turn ON the Switch which is located at back side of the machine.
4. Remove the moisture from the air compressor by using moisture release valve.
5. After this Switch ON the air compressor.
6. Observe the air pressure from gauge and should be in between 5.5 Bar to 6.9 bar.
7. Press the “Power ON” key from the control pendant.
8. Cycle the door / guard of the machine.
9. Release the Emergency stop switch by turning it to the right side and allowing it to pop out.
10. Press “Reset “key to clear the startup alarms.
11. Press “Power Up” key.
12. Press “T” to zero return tool turret
13. Press “A” to zero return the tool turret in order “X” and “Z” axis.
14. Press the “Cancel” key.
15. After this you can now press “Cycle start” to run the active program or you can create a new
program.

Precaution: - When tool turret struck near to the workpiece in case of sudden power failure. Use
setting No. 53 to jog without zero return.

TRADE Adv. CNC AIM: 129 Referencing of machine axis. WEEK NO

YEAR SECOND COMMENCED ON
BATCH 1 COMPLETES ON
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AXIS IN CNC MACHINES

THE BASIS OF AXIS IDENTIFICATION IS THE 3-DIMENSIONAL CARTESIAN CO-ORDINATE SYSTEM AND THREE AXIS
OF MOVEMENT ARE IDENTIFIED AS X, Y AND Z AXIS.

Z- Axis

The Z Axis of motion is always the axis of the main spindle of the machine. It does not matter whether the
spindle carries the work piece or the cutting tool. On vertical machining centers Z axis is vertical and on
horizontal machining center and turning centers Z axis is horizontal Positive

Z Movement is away from the spindle 2

X-Axis The axis is always horizontal and is always parallel to the work holding surface. Positive X Axis movement
is identified as being to the right, when looking from the spindle towards its supporting column.

Y- Axis The axis is always at right angle to both X-Axis and Z-Axis

Rotary axis. The rotary motion about the X, Y and Z-Axis are identified by A, B, C respectively. Clockwise is
designated as +VE. Positive rotation is identified looking in x, y and z direction respectively.

AXIS IN MILLING MACHINE: -

A milling machine has 3 axes of movement identified by X, Y & Z axis. The maximum work piece dimensions
correspond to the possible traversing path of the tool in the particular axis.

Safety precautions:

1. Follow all the necessary safety precautions and start the machine by following standard operating
procedure.
2. Do not wear the rings, watch, loose cloths etc. and avoid long hairs.

Name of Machineries:

1. CNC HAAS Mini Mill machine - 01

2. Air compressor - 01
3. Servo stabilizer - 01

Procedure for axis movements using Jog mode:

Jog Mode allows each axes to be jogged to a desired location. Before jogging the axes it is necessary to home
(beginning axes reference point) the axes.

1. Press [HANDLE JOG].

2. Press the desired axis ([+X], [-X], [+Y],[-Y], [+Z], [-Z]
3. There are different increment speeds that can be used while in jog mode; they are [.0001], [.001], [.01] and
[.1]
4. Press and hold the handle jog buttons or use the [HANDLE JOG] control to move the axes

TRADE Adv. CNC AIM: 130. Referencing of tool holder/ WEEK NO

YEAR SECOND turret. COMMENCED ON
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Tool functions:- The Tnn code is used to select the next tool
to be placed in the spindle from the tool changer. The T
address does not start the tool change operation; it only
selects which tool will be used next. M06 will start a tool
change operation; for example, T1M06 puts tool 1 in the
spindle. A tool change can be
commanded with the X, Y, and Z Axes in any position. The
control will bring the Z Axis up to the machine zero position.
The control will move the Z Axis to a position above machine
zero during a tool change but will never move below machine
zero. At the end of a tool change, the Z Axis will be at machine
zero.

Tool Holders: - There are several different spindle options for Haas mills. Each of these types requires a specific
tool holder. The most common spindles are 40- and 50-taper. 40-taper spindles are divided into two types, BT
and CT; these are referred to as BT40 and CT40. The spindle and tool changer in a given machine are capable of
holding only one tool type.
Safety precautions:
1. Make sure that tool holders and pull studs are in good condition and tightened together securely or they
may stick in the spindle.
2. Clean the tool holder taper body (the part that goes into the spindle) with a lightly oiled rag to leave a film,
which helps prevent rusting.

Procedure: Tools are loaded into the umbrella tool changer by first loading the tool into the spindle. To load a
tool into the spindle, prepare the tool and then follow these steps:

1. Ensure the tools loaded have the correct pull stud type for the mill.
2. Press [MDI/DNC] for MDI mode.
3. Organize the tools to match to the CNC program.
4. Take tool in hand and insert the tool (pull stud first) into the spindle. Turn the tool so that the two cutouts in
the tool holder line up with the tabs of the spindle. Push the tool upward while pressing the Tool Release
button. When the tool is fitted into the spindle, release the Tool Release button.
5. Press [ATC FWD].
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 with the remaining tools until all the tools are loaded.

Procedure for Tool changer recovery :-

TRADE Adv. CNC WEEK NO

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BATCH 1 AIM: 131. Identify the axis of machine & COMPLETES ON
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AXIS IN MILLING MACHINE: -

A milling machine has 3 axes of movement identified by X, Y & Z axis. The maximum work piece
dimensions correspond to the possible traversing path of the tool in the particular axis.

Safety precautions:

1. Follow all the necessary safety precautions and start the machine by following standard operating
procedure.
2. Do not wear the rings, watch, loose cloths etc. and avoid long hairs.

Name of Machineries:

1. CNC HAAS Mini Mill machine - 01

2. Air compressor - 01
3. Servo stabilizer - 01

HAAS MINI MILL MACHINE (VMC)

TRAVELS S.A.E METRIC

X Axis 16.0 in 406 mm
Y Axis 12.0 in 305 mm
Z Axis 10.0 in 254 mm
Spindle Nose to Table (~ max) 14.0 in 356 mm
Spindle Nose to Table (~ min) 4.0 in 102 mm

TABLE S.A.E METRIC

Length 36.0 in 914 mm
Length (Work Area) 28.75 in 730 mm
Width 12.0 in 305 mm
Max Weight on Table (evenly 500 lb 227 kg
distributed)

TRADE Adv. CNC WEEK NO

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PRACTICAL
137 the help of jog mode. TIME ALLOTED
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Safety precautions:

1. Before operating the machine fully understand the control system of the machine.
2. Ensure that the machine has the proper input voltage and good earthing connection.
3. Before starting the machine, check the possible crash areas, such as tailstock, tool turret is clear.
4. Follow all the necessary safety precautions.
5. Fix the job into holder and fix the required tool into the tool holder.

Name of Machineries:

1. CNC HAAS Mini Mill machine - 01

2. Air compressor - 01
3. Servo stabilizer - 01
4. Tool holder, pull stud and tool - 01
5. Workpiece (Job) - 01

Procedure :
 TRADE Adv. CNC WEEK NO
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AIM: 137. Create a program in MDI
BATCH 1 COMPLETES ON
PRACTICAL mode. TIME ALLOTED
139
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Manual Data Input: In MDI mode, you run unsaved programs or blocks of code entered from the control. Shows
EDIT:MDI in upper left display. Manual Data Input (MDI) lets you command automatic CNC moves without a formal
program. Your input stays on the MDI input page until you delete it.

This section describes the basic program editing functions. These functions are available when you edit a program.
A. To write a program, or make changes to a program:
a. To edit a program in MDI, press [MDI]. This is EDIT:MDI mode. The program is displayed on the Active pane.
b. To edit a numbered program, select it in the Device Manager ([LIST PROGRAM]), then press [EDIT]. This is
EDIT:EDIT mode. The program is displayed in the Program Generation pane.

B. To highlight code:
a. Use the cursor arrow keys or the jog handle to move the highlight cursor through the program.
b. You can interact with single pieces of code or text (cursor highlighting), blocks of code, or multiple blocks of code
(block selection). Refer to the Block Selection section for more information.

C. To add code to the program:

a. Highlight the code block you want the new code to follow.
b. Type the new code.
c. Press [INSERT]. Your new code appears after the block you highlighted.

D. To replace code:
a. Highlight the code you want to replace.
b. Type the code you want to replace the highlighted code with.
c. Press [ALTER]. Your new code takes the place of the code you highlighted.

E. To remove characters or commands:

a. Highlight the text you want to delete.
b. Press [DELETE]. The text that you highlighted is removed from the program.

F. Press [UNDO] to reverse up to the last (40) changes

Procedure:
1. Press [MDI] to enter MDI mode.
2. Type your program commands in the window.
3. Press [CYCLE START] to execute the commands.
4. If you want to save the program you created in MDI as a numbered program:
a. Press [HOME] to put the cursor at the beginning of the program.
b. Type a new program number. Program numbers must follow the standard program number format (Onnnnn).
c. Press [ALTER].
d. In the RENAME pop-up window, you can type a filename and file title for the program. Only the O number is
required.
e. Press [ENTER] to save the program to memory.
5. Press [ERASE PROGRAM] to delete everything from the MDI input page.
 TRADE Adv. CNC WEEK NO
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AIM: 141. Create a program and run
BATCH 1 COMPLETES ON
PRACTICAL with auto option mode. TIME ALLOTED
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Procedure to Create a new program & Save:

1. Press [LIST PROGRAM] to access the device manager. And Go to [MEMORY].
2. Press [INSERT] to create a new file in the current directory. The CREATE NEW PROGRAM popup menu shows
on the screen:

3. Program O number (required for files created in Memory): Enter a program number up to (5) digits long.
The control adds the letter O automatically. If you enter a number shorter than (5) digits, the control adds
leading zeros to the program number to make it (5) digits long; for example, if you enter 1, the control adds
zeros to make it 00001.

4. File Name (optional): Type a filename for the new program. This is the name the control uses when you
copy the program to a storage device other than memory.
5. File comment (optional): Type a descriptive program title. This title goes into the program as a comment in
the first line with the O number.
6. Press [ENTER] to save your new program.

Procedure to Select the Active Program & run the program:

1. Highlight a program in the memory directory, then press [SELECT PROGRAM] to make the highlighted
program active.
2. The active program has an asterisk (*) in the far-right column in the file display. It is the program that runs
when you press [CYCLE START] in OPERATION:MEM mode. The program is also protected from deletion
while it is active.
TRADE Adv. CNC WEEK NO
YEAR SECOND COMMENCED ON
AIM: 142. Find the existing program
BATCH 1 COMPLETES ON
PRACTICAL and edit on same page TIME ALLOTED
142
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