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CNC
TO P T U R N
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TO P C A M
Complete
Machining
Tu r n i n g
Milling
Using these features, the didactic concept of MTS CNC simulators can be summarized in one simple single statement:
Working with a CNC simulator should be just like working with a real
machine tool.
This involves integrating all preparatory and planning skills into the simulation
process, as well as all set-up operations such as determining the workpiece
dimensions and its clamping, setting workpiece coordinate origins, selecting
tools and assembling tools and, finally, loading of tool turrets and magazines.
Here priority is given to independent, activity-oriented work in all phases of the
learning process.
The virtual 3D reality simulation with its 3D collision determination, available
as an optional software enhancement, is ideal for supporting this type of learning.
TOPTURN models a lathe which can be optionally equipped with driven tools (supplementary axes C, Y and B) and a subspindle for complete machining (supplementary axes Z2, C2).
TOPMILL models a 3-axes vertical milling machining center with configurable automatic tool changer, in the variants rotational tool
magazine and dual-arm gripper or pick-up-magazine.
In set-up mode, the CNC simulators
have to be set up just like a real machine
tool. This process is assisted by tool and
clamping device management modules.
Moreover, the teacher can also assign
complete set-up states on specific set-up
sheets to particular exercises.
NC programming is done in different
shop-floor programming modes. It is possible to switch over from any of these
modes to another while programming in
order to suit the task at hand. These
modes are:
Interactive programming
Use of an NC editor
Use of a geometry editor
Teach-in operation
Dialog mode programming
Dialog programming mode provides easy input of complex machining stages, one or several related input screens being filled in by
the user with graphical assistance. The input is checked for validity of combinations, value ranges and alternatives..
Since the CNC simulator can be adapted to a wide variety of CNC controls and machine tools, this programming option is available
for all CNC control systems. Consequently, our software enables an implementation of all methodical concepts for training, independent of specific CNC systems in a neutral ISO/DIN code, as well as for particular CNC systems in all control code languages
(ISO/DIN dialects or legible text languages). In particular, it is possible to integrate older CNC controls (such as GE, Allan Bradley,
Contur 2, Dialog 4, TNC 151/155, Sinumerik 3T, EPL 1 / 2 and TX8) into the training courses.
Postprocessors convert the NC programms generated by TOPCAM in
a neutral ISO format into the NC code format of the target CNC control.
There are two different versions of the TOPCAM postprocessor:
configurable ISO command set postprocessor for 2-axes turning and
3-axes milling, and
cycle postprocessor that can be adapted to any type of CNC control
generating the cycles of the target CNC control.
*Programming key
The programming key of a CNC control system
(also known as the command coding or control
syntax) is defined first to be the set of programming
functions according to ISO/DIN that this control
system is capable of, including definition of the
control-specific deviations from this standard, and
second as the control-specific extensions by cycles, contour-programming
etc. The term programming key is also used to describe the definition of the
contents of a legible text language not based on the ISO/DIN standard.
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