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MFGT106 Intro to 5 Axis Mill Exercise

This assignment is designed to introduce you to the 5 axis mill. Programming a 5

axis mill is beyond the scope of the 1st year of this program, you would need to use
a CAD/CAM program such as Mastercam to do this. Having said that, you should be
able to set up a 5 axis mill which is something you might be expected to do when
you start your first job.

After completing this assignment you should be able to:

Calibrate the machine position to Machine Rotary Zero Position or MRZP.

Find Program Reference Zero (PRZ) for the X Y and Z axes on a trunnion set
up using the Renishaw probe.
Use the Renishaw tool setter establish tool offsets.

Terms:

Program Reference Zero (PRZ) is the part datum established in the CAD/CAM
system
Machine Rotary Zero Position (MRZP) is the center rotation point for rotary
axes

There are several different ways to establish where the PRZ will be placed on the
part to be machined in a multi-axis machine. We will use the One Zero Method of
establishing the PRZ. The One Zero Method uses the same location as the center
point of rotation or the MRZP. The first part of this assignment will take you through
the steps of finding the center of rotation.

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 Rotary axes A and B and rotating around the linear axes.

Before you get started there are some ground rules that must be
established.

1. The policy at Shoreline CC is that a student needs instructor permission to

use the 5 axis VF2.
2. All programs destined for the 5 axis VF2 must be run through Vericut to verify
the program code.
3. An instructor or TA will be present at all times while you are going through
the steps of this assignment.

5 Axis Set up Assignment

Note: Before beginning this assignment get the aide of your instructor or teaching
assistant. Watch the two introduction videos made for this assignment called:
5 Axis Exercise Intro
Finding Machine Rotary Zero Position
Assignment Overview

Finding Machine Rotary Zero Position The point at which the A axis and the B axis
cross is called the Machine Rotary Zero Position or MRZP. There are different ways
to place the parts program reference zero (PRZ), but no matter which method is
employed, the relationship between the MRZP and the PRZ must be established.
The first part of this assignment is to find the MRZP of the Haas VF2. Afterwards,
you will set up a job to be run on this machine working from a set up sheet and
using a program that has been provided for this assignment. Here is an overview of
what will be done:

1. Calibrating the A axis parallel to the Y axis. The A axis is the axis of
rotation around the X axis. When the A axis is at its zero position, the top
of the B axis platter is level, or parallel to the Y axis.

2. Establish the X and Y fixture offset which will be the center of the B axis.

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 3. Find the A axis center of rotation. This will also be the Z plane for the
fixture offset.

4. Set tool offsets. You will use the tool setter probe.
5. Run assignment project program using safe machining practices.

Assignment
The following pages provide a check list of the step by step procedures for setting
up a job on the 5 Axis Haas VF2. You will need to have an instructor or teaching
assistant be with you while you navigate through this exercise. Check each box on
the check list beginning on page 3 and turn this in to your instructor for grading.

Each step in the check list has some sort of media associated with it. It will be
either a picture or short video. To open the hyperlink to the media: Hold the Ctrl
button on the keyboard while clicking on the link.
For example here is how you would access the media for Step 1:

Ctrl + Mouse Left Click

Step 1 Remove Raptor Fixture
Tools 8mm Allen Wrench
Visual Media Picture: Step_1
Description Removing fixture to gain access to rotary platter.

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5 Axis Setup Assignment MFGT106
Name __________________________________ Date _____________
Trainer _________________________________

Step 1 Remove Raptor Fixture

Tools 8mm Allen Wrench
Visual Media Picture: Step_1
Description Removing fixture to gain access to rotary platter.

Step 2 Indicate A Axis zero

Tools Test indicator mounted on dovetail holder
Visual Media Video: Step_2
Description Bring indicator down and touch to front of B axis platter. Move in Y
axis to rear of
platter. Should be less than .002 movement. Most likely this will be
fine. If not, you would need to adjust A axis until it was less than .002
runout. Then zero the A axis for offset G54.

Step 3 X/Y G54 Zero (Axis of rotation for B axis)

Tools Probe
Visual Media Video: Step_3
Description Use Probe, B axis bore
Measure bore diameter to be probed. (Diameter is approximately 1.5")
Center probe over bore in center of B axis platter, when centered drop
probe below
surface, into bore.
MDI>>
Program>>
Cursor over to VQC>>
Enter>>
Probe Programs 1-9>>
Probe Bore>>
Enter work offset (54) and approximate bore diameter (1.5")>>
Export to MDI>>
Press MDI to select program>>
Cycle start to run probe program.
Work offset G54 will update X and Y values automatically. This will also
be the
center of rotation for the B axis.

Step 4 Z Zero (To be modified after center of rotation for the A axis is
determined)
Tools Probe
Visual Media Step_4
Description Select Probe Z surface routine.
Move probe about .400 above B axis platter. Run Probe Routine.

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 Step 5 Finding the center of rotation location of the A axis. The A axiss center
runs about
.130 above the B axis platter. This routine will determine what the
value is precisely.
Tools
Visual Media Step_5
Description Probe table at A90. Then A-90. Procedure:
Move probe clear of table
Rotate table to A90. Degrees
Position probe 0.4 away from table in Y
Select Y Plus Surface and select work offset G55
We will use this offset to store the Y value.
Repeat procedure at A-90. Degrees
Select Y Minus Surface and select work offset G56
Center of Rotation Adjustment = [G55 Y value [G56 Y value] 2
NOTE: This value should be positive. The Y values are stored in fixture
offsets G55 (A+90) and G56 (A-90).

Step 6 Adjust Z offset for G54 the amount of the Center of Rotation
Adjustment value.
Visual Media Step_6
Description This value was determined in Step 4. This will be the center of rotation
for the A
axis. (Should be about .130)

Step 7 Tool Length Offsets

Tools Tool Setter
Visual Media Step_7
Description Automated length/diameter sensor
Verify tools/tool positions
MDI>Program>VQC>Tool Settings>
Measure Face Mill
Use Length/Diameter, enter tool number, tool length (measured
from spindle
face), tool diameter. See Step_7 video.
Repeat for 3/4" End Mill, 3/8 Spot Drill and 3/16 ball end mill

Step 8 Calibrate B axis zero. Align parallel to the X axis.

Tools Dial Indicator on dovetail holder
Visual Media Step_8
Description Re-mount Raptor Fixture onto the B axis platter.
Dial Indicator
Shift+B axis to unlock axis
Hold down B-axis jog button until it begins to move. This must be done
to activate jog wheel.
Rotate B axis and indicate it to run parallel to the X axis.

Step 9 Run program

Tools No
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 Visual Media Step_9
Description Run program using crash avoidance procedure.
Single Block
Optional stop
Rapid override at 5%.
G54 Position screen

Step 10 Check at M0 Program Stop

Tools No
Visual Media Step_10
Description At the M0: Measure from the top of the stock to the raptor fixture.
This distance must be at about 1.45. It CAN NOT be less than 1.35.
If it is less, you have done something wrong. You need to re-do the set
up.

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