ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual
Transcription
ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual
ESPRIT for DMGMORIMAPPS Add-In User Manual | Contents | 2 Contents ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual............................................................3 Machine Data I/O................................................................................................................................................. 3 Tool Model Setting...............................................................................................................................................3 Turret Holders...........................................................................................................................................4 Tool Holders............................................................................................................................................. 7 Offset....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Tool Shift Value Setting.........................................................................................................................12 Steady Rests........................................................................................................................................................ 12 Rotary Tables...................................................................................................................................................... 19 Post Output Configuration..................................................................................................................................21 Custom Jaw Shape Creator................................................................................................................................ 23 Hole Split............................................................................................................................................................ 26 Hole Combination...............................................................................................................................................29 Hole Offset..........................................................................................................................................................32 Hole Start Point Reverse.................................................................................................................................... 34 Hole FX Recognition..........................................................................................................................................36 Thread Mapping Setup....................................................................................................................................... 37 Turning Feature Recognition..............................................................................................................................38 Part Transfer Utility............................................................................................................................................40 Template Selection..................................................................................................................................41 Park Operation........................................................................................................................................ 44 Part Eject Operation............................................................................................................................... 45 Bar Feed Operation.................................................................................................................................45 Pickup Operation.................................................................................................................................... 46 Cut Off Operation...................................................................................................................................47 Bar Pull Operation..................................................................................................................................47 Auto Park............................................................................................................................................................ 48 Turning Work Coordinates DMG MORI SEIKI............................................................................................... 49 Work Coordinates................................................................................................................................... 50 Options.................................................................................................................................................... 51 Mill Cut Off........................................................................................................................................................52 Machine Setup Checker......................................................................................................................................53 | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 3 ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual Machine Data I/O The Machine Data I/O utility allows users to import virtual machine data. This utility imports file extensions with .CAB. These .CAB files contain critical data such as machine set up, machine templates, and the post processor. You can download the .CAB files from the Post Library on the ESPRIT website (https://espritsupport.moriseiki.com/ espweb/index.php?/) or (https://www.dptechnology.com). Machine Data I/O utility command “DMG MORI SEIKI AddIn” tool bar. is available under “Tools | DMG MORI SEIKI AddIn” pull down menu and Figure 1: DMG MORI SEIKI AddIn Toolbar When this command is selected, the following dialog displays: Figure 2: Machine Data I/O Dialog Select “Browse” and navigate the explorer window to find the .CAB file you want to import. Then click OK to begin the import process, which should take only a few seconds. Tool Model Setting The Tool Model Setting utility is used for adding tool and turret holders to your Machine Setup. This function to add turret holders was part of the “Machine Setup Utilities” in the previous DMG MORI SEIKI Add Ins. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 4 Figure 3: Tool Model Setting Dialog Turret Holders The following illustrates how to include and remove Turret Holders onto your Machine Setup. Add/Update Turret Holders Right click on a station to install a holder to it. Then select "Model" and "Add/Update". Figure 4: Add/Update Turret Holders | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 5 You will be prompted to choose a holder from a new window. When a turret holder is selected, the model preview window will display the holder model. You also will be able to view the model again on the Tool Model Setting window. Figure 5: Turret Holder Solid Position the cursor inside the display window to manipulate the display as follows: • • • To zoom the model: press and hold the middle mouse button while moving the mouse UP or DOWN. To rotate the model: press and hold the left mouse button while moving the mouse. To pan the model: press and hold the right mouse button while moving the mouse. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 6 Figure 6: Turret Holder Solid Parameters The items in the blue rectangle locate the base point of the station to assemble tools. "Tool Attached Positions" are offset points from the station base point and are used for turret holders which have several tool attached positions. The "Tool Attached Position" is enabled by selecting one of them in the Tool parameters. When a selected Turret Holder Model has pre-defined values, these parameters will be filled automatically. Delete Turret Holders To delete a turret holder, simply right click on the holder that is no longer needed. Then click on the "Delete" option and the turret holder on the current selected station will be removed. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 7 Figure 7: Delete Turret Holder Tool Holders Use the following to define Tool Holders for your Machine Setup. Model Preparation for Custom Tool Holders Begin by importing your Custom Tool Holder into ESPRIT. You will then want to reposition the attachment point of the turret holder onto the origin. Verify that the Z vector is pointing in the correct direction and is along the tool holder axis as shown below. Lastly, be sure to save the solid as an .STL file once finished. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 8 Figure 8: Model Preparation Add Tool Holders Right click the tool and a dialogue will be displayed as shown below. You will have to browse for the .STL file of the desired tool holder. Figure 9: Add Tool Holder | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 9 Use the parameters listed under "Model" if additional modifications need to be made to the Tool Holder model. To set the Tool Tip Position, use the parameters under "Next Attached Position". If two or more Tool Holder Models are assembled be sure to set the reference points for the next element. Figure 10: Tool Holder Parameters Delete Tool Holders To delete a Tool Holder, right click on the holder that is no longer needed. Then click on the "Delete" option and the selected Tool Holder station will be removed. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 10 Figure 11: Delete Tool Holder Offset Offsets are recommended to be used for setting the Tool correctly onto the holder. Add Offsets Right clicking on the tool gives you the option to offset the tool as well. The origin for translation can be determined by the preview window. These values are incremental from the “Next Attached Position” parameters. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 11 Figure 12: Add Offset Delete Offsets To delete an Offset, right click on it and then select "Delete". Figure 13: Delete Offset | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 12 Tool Shift Value Setting Tool Shift Value Setting is related to the tool and turret holder selection. The Tool Model Setting function adjusts the tool position by setting the Tool Shift XYZ value for each Tool automatically. Please do not modify the Tool Shift XYZ values manually in the tool definition dialog. Use the Tool Attached Positions or add an Offset to the tool using the Tool Model Setting instead. If you have to modify a Tool Parameter such as Tool Length, the Tool Shift Value will need to be re-calculated. To do this, simply re-launch the "Tool Model Setting" utility whenever such adjustments are made. Figure 14: Tool Shift Value Setting Steady Rests The Steady Rest Utility will only be active if an NT(X) or NZX machine is selected. This utility was part of the “Machine Setup Utilities” in the previous DMG MORI SEIKI Add Ins. XML File Selection Click "Browse" to select the Steady Rest XML file. All the parameter fields will be filled in from the data contained in the XML file. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 13 Figure 15: Select XML File Steady Rest Parameters The user can change any parameter as needed (for the meanings of each field see ESPRIT machine setup documentation). | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 14 Figure 16: Steady Rest Parameters Add Steady Rest When the “Add” button is clicked, a steady rest with the user input parameters will be added (below the current selected steady rest if the list is not empty). | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 15 Figure 17: Add Steady Rest Update Steady Rest When the “Update” button is clicked, the current selected steady rest will be updated with user input parameters. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 16 Figure 18: Update Steady Rest Delete Steady Rest When the "Delete" button is clicked, the current selected steady rest will be removed. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 17 Figure 19: Delete Steady Rest Move Steady Rest When the "Move Up" or "Move Down" button is clicked, the current selected steady rest will be moved up or down in the list. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 18 Figure 20: Move Steady Rest Enclosure Switch for Independent Steady Rest The left enclosure panel of the machine needs to be switched when the machine has an independent steady rest installed on the machine. This add-in will automatically delete the original panel and add the new panel the first time when an independent steady rest is installed on the machine through this add-in. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 19 Figure 21: Left enclosure panels when no steady rest is installed Figure 22: Left enclosure panel when an independent steady rest is installed Rotary Tables The Rotary Table Utility will only be active if a Milling machine is selected. This utility was part of the “Machine Setup Utilities” in the previous DMG MORI SEIKI Add Ins. Add Rotary Table Click the "Browse" button to select the Rotary Table XML file. All the parameter fields will be filled in from the data contained in the XML file. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 20 Figure 23: Select XML File Rotary Table Parameters The user can change any parameter as needed (for the meanings of each field see ESPRIT machine setup documentation). Figure 24: Rotary Table Parameters Delete Rotary Table If a Rotary Table is detected, the "Delete" button will be selectable. When the "Delete" button is clicked, the current added rotary table will be deleted. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 21 Figure 25: Delete Rotary Table Post Output Configuration The Post Output Configuration utility guides customers to set custom settings correctly. It includes custom settings for machine setup, operation dialog and tool dialog (for different machine the settings could be different). Figure 26: Post Output Configuration | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 22 When you modify the options for each setting or string, they will be set in the machine setup custom settings. The user also has the ability to modify these settings by inserting values manually into the machine setup custom settings tab. The custom settings on the Operation window are updated based on the machine type: Figure 27: Operation Custom Setting Tab On the tool dialog, the custom setting caption on the Custom setting page is updated based on the machine type: | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 23 Figure 28: Tool Page Custom Setting Tab Custom Jaw Shape Creator The Custom Jaw Shape Creator utility allows the User to modify the dimensions of the main and sub spindle. Dimensions pertaining to the chuck and jaw are easily changeable using this utility. You also have the capability of drawing your own chuck jaws to create a more accurate simulation. Custom OD/ID Jaw Shape With the Custom Jaw Shape Creator, you are now able to draw your own jaws instead of using a generic model. To do this, we need to create a closed chain whose profile is modeled after one of the jaws. Be sure to create the chain on the XYZ plane. It is recommended to create the jaw profile on the stock to better replicate simulation conditions. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 24 Figure 29: Custom OD for Main Spindle Select the Custom OD or Custom ID for either the main or sub spindle. Then click on the arrow next to "Jaw Profile" and select the appropriate chain. Figure 30: Custom Jaw Shape Creator | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 25 Custom Jaw Shape Creator Parameters The Custom Jaw Shape Creator utility automatically detects the amount of spindles the user has. Any of the parameters listed can be modified as needed. The picture of the spindle below the entry fields is a guide for each of the acronyms. Figure 31: Custom Jaw Shape Creator Parameters When you are finished, click OK to save your changes. These values will then modify the spindle parameters listed the Machine Setup Assembly tab. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 26 Figure 32: Machine Setup Assembly Tab Hole Split The Hole Split utility allows the user to divide PTOP features. This utility can be useful for dividing a PTOP feature that requires different retract distances for a set of points. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 27 Figure 33: Hole Split Utility Choose the PTOP feature you want to split by clicking on the graphics or selecting the PTOP feature on the Features tab before clicking on the Hole Split utility. Select the holes you want separated and then click on the right arrow. You can select multiple holes by holding down the SHIFT key while selecting. You can also click on the left arrow if you selected a wrong hole. Press OK to confirm the split. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 28 Figure 34: Hole Split Selection Click OK to confirm the hole split. A new PTOP feature will be created in your Features tab and the selected holes will be a separated from the original. Press the ESC key to cancel the process at anytime. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 29 Figure 35: Hole Split PTOP Hole Combination The Hole Combination utility allows the user to combine PTOP features. The feature can be useful for surfaces containing multiple holes not on the same PTOP feature. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 30 Figure 36: Hole Combination Utility Choose the PTOP feature you want to expand by clicking on the graphics or selecting the PTOP feature on the Features tab before clicking on the Hole Combination utility. Figure 37: Select Base Hole | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 31 Then select the PTOP feature that you want to combine. Figure 38: Select Hole to Add The current feature will now include both groups of PTOPs. If at any time you want cancel the process, press the ESC key. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 32 Figure 39: Hole Combination Hole Offset The Hole Offset utility allows the user to offset PTOP features. Choose the PTOP feature you want to offset by clicking on the graphics when prompted. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 33 Figure 40: Select Holes to Offset After selecting the desired holes, you will be prompted to select a reference element. Verify that you are in the correct plane in which you want to move the holes before selecting. Figure 41: Select Reference Element | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 34 Click on the desired element which you want the holes to offset to. The current PTOP will then be offset to that point. Press the ESC key to end the Hole Offset process. Figure 42: Offset PTOP Hole Start Point Reverse The Hole Start Point Reverse utility allows the User to reverse the starting direction of a hole. Choose the PTOP feature you want to reverse by clicking on the graphics or selecting the PTOP feature on the Features tab before clicking on the Hole Start Point Reverse utility. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 35 Figure 43: Hole Start Point Reverse Utility A new PTOP feature will be added to your Features tab. This feature’s starting direction will be reversed from the original. If at any time you want to cancel the Hole Start Point Reverse process, press the ESC key. Figure 44: Hole Direction Reversed | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 36 Hole FX Recognition The Hole FX Recognition utility feature. allows the user to have the hole PTOPs automatically created from a CAD To enable this capability, please verify that this Add-In is turned ON in your CAD System. This is typically located on the Tools > Add-In menu. Once the add-in is installed and loaded into the CAD system, there is nothing more to do on the user side. When the CAD file is saved, the add-in sends an "Export successful" message to the status bar to confirm the export of the data. Import CAD Model Open the CAD model in ESPRIT that has been saved with the FX Add-In. You will know if your CAD model is imported correctly by having a 4th tab displayed on your Project Window (F2). Figure 45: Import CAD File Hole FX PTOP Creation Once you click on the Hole FX Recognition utility, PTOP features will automatically be created for you on your features tab. You may modify this PTOP as needed. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 37 Figure 46: Hole FX Feature Recognition Thread Mapping Setup The Thread Mapping Setup utility allows the user to personalize the CAD thread description. This will also help address CAD thread description issues. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 38 Figure 47: Thread Mapping Setup Turning Feature Recognition The Turning Feature Recognition utility allows the user to have all turning features automatically created for them. You will be prompted to select the Turning Part or Turning Part Profile before any of the features are created. If a part is too complex, additional turning features may have to be created manually. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 39 Figure 48: Turning Feature Recognition Utility All of the recognized features will be added to your Features tab. This utility will even recognize the correct work coordinate for the features. If at any time you want to cancel the Turning Feature Recognition process, press the ESC key. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 40 Figure 49: Turning Features Added Part Transfer Utility Part transfer utility allows the user to create part transfer operations for each machine by selecting pre-created part transfer template files. When this command is selected, the following dialog displays: | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 41 Figure 50: Part Transfer Utility Dialog Only when "OK" is clicked will the part transfer operations be created with current user inputs. The "Cancel" button will close the dialog without creating the operations. For the best safety consideration, a Sync object should be created after all existing operations before running this Add-In. Figure 51: Start Sync Creation Template Selection First select the machine from the combo box, then select one template in the template list box to populate the operation list and parameter tabs. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 42 Figure 52: Select template When a valid part transfer template is selected, the operation list box will be updated to display the part transfer operation pattern defined by the template. And the related tab pages will be displayed and enabled. For part transfer types and the required settings of each machine, refer to the post manual for each machine. Operation List Box The operation list box displays the part transfer operation pattern defined by the template. Operations can be added before all the current existing operations or after all the current existing operations. In the example shown below, the "Bar Feed" operation will be added before all the current existing operations and the "Cut Off" operation will be added after all the current existing operations. Figure 53: Operations to be added | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 43 Figure 54: Operations added In the example shown above, following are the meanings of some items displayed in the operation list box: • • Park operation Part Eject operation spindle_2 means create a Park operation on head_2 and for spindle_1 means create a Part Eject operation on head_2 and for Parameter Pages The parameter pages allow users to input parameters for the operations to be created. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 44 Figure 55: Parameter tab pages Only operations listed in the currently selected template will have corresponding parameter tab page displayed. For operations that do not require user inputs (like Release operation), no tab page will be created for them. Park Operation The park operation is often used during the part transfer sequence for the lower turret. The default parameters for the park operation are shown below: Figure 56: Park Operation | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 45 Park Tool Only existing tools on the lower turret will be added to the tool selection combo box for the user to select. The tool used to park the turret must be created before running this Add-In. Park Position Define each of the axis when parking the lower turret. There are four different options which we can select from the pull down menu. The description of each option can be found below. None: The axis does not get parked. The axis will not move during the simulation. Home: The axis moves home (Machine Origin). Machine: The axis moves to an offset position from Home (Machine Origin) and is in the direction of the YZX work plane. Position: The axis moves to the input position on the present work coordinate system (Normall G54). Position is only available for selection when a tool is selected. Part Eject Operation Part eject operation is used to eject and catch a finished part from the sub spindle side. The parameters for the part eject operation are shown below: Figure 57: Part Eject Operation Chute Position Part Eject operation chute Z position will be automatically populated for good simulation only. The Z position is based on the YZX Work Plane and the origin of the coordinate system is at the center of main spindle front face. Bar Feed Operation Bar feed operation is used for machines equipped with a bar feeder to program a bar feed operation with a tool stopper. The parameters for the bar feed operation are shown below: | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 46 Figure 58: Bar Feed Operation Stopper Tool Selection Only existing tools on head 1 will be added to the tool selection combo box for the user to select. The stopper tool must be created before running this Add-In. Stopper Position X and Z are in the machine coordinate system of head 1. Both the X and Z position will be initially set as 0. The user needs to input correct value based on actual bar feed situation. The bar feed position is set based on the feed length value. Feed Length Feed length is initially set as the bar stock length and the start Z position * 2. Enter the desired distance that the bar will feed in this operation . Pickup Operation Pickup operation is used to move the sub spindle toward the main spindle to either pick up a workpiece from the main spindle or to send a workpiece from the sub spindle to the main spindle. The parameters for the pickup operation are shown below: Figure 59: Pickup Operation | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 47 Pickup Position Z Following are the default settings for the pickup position Z: • • Main to Sub: Pickup Position is 0 Sub to Main: -1 * Stock Length This coordinate is based from the YZX work plane. Cut Off Operation Cut Off operation is used to cut off the workpiece on the main spindle with the upper turret. The parameters for the cut off operation are shown below: Figure 60: Cut Off Operation Cut Off Tool Selection Only existing turning grooving and mini-grooving tools on head 1 will be added to the tool selection combo box for the user to select. The cut off tool must be created before running this Add-In. Cut Off Z A cut off feature chain will be created based on Cut Off Z value input by user. This coordinate is based from the YZX work plane on the main spindle and is initially set to minus bar stock length. Bar Pull Operation Bar Pull operation is used to pull out the bar stock with the sub spindle. The parameters for the bar-pull operation are shown below: Figure 61: Bar Pull Operation | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 48 Feed Length Feed length is initially set as the stock length and start Z position * 2. This value will affect both NC output and simulation. User might need to change this value based on actual needs. Auto Park The DMG MORI SEIKI AutoPark Add-In assists the user in parking turrets on DMG MORI SEIKI MillTurn machines to factory recommended settings. Figure 62: DMG MORI SEIKI AutoPark Park Operation When you create a park operation that uses a turret, “DMG MORI SEIKI AutoPark” will be displayed in the property window of the operation. You will then be able to select any of the predefined positions from the Park Turret Code pull-down menu. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 49 Sub-Spindle A-axis Position For the NTX1000 Series, when you create any operation that uses a Sub-Spindle “DMG MORI SEIKI AutoPark” will be displayed in the property window of the operation. You can then select any of the predefined positions on the Park Spindle Code pull-down menu. This will automatically populate the Relative A value. If you modify this property to a value not on the pull down menu, the Park Spindle Code will automatically be reset to None. Turning Work Coordinates DMG MORI SEIKI Knowing how to use work coordinates are useful for turning operations. When working with a two-spindle lathe, you generally should set up G54 on the main spindle and G55 on the sub-spindle and apply the features and operations accordingly. If you haven't done so, the Turning Work Coordinates DMG MORI SEIKI Add In will automatically adjust them to be in the proper work coordinates. Additionally, when using a machine with a B-axis head (NT/NTX series) the Turning Work Coordinates DMG MORI SEIKI will place your operations in a "Baxis" work coordinates if any of the following conditions are met: • • Any non-5axis MillTurn operation with B axis angle is other than -90, 0, +90 Any operation on sub spindle where both BW axis is not at BW0 (NTX1000 machines only) Look under the Create menu to access the Turning Work Coordinates DMG MORI SEIKI dailog. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 50 Note: The Turning Work Coordinate DMG MORI SEIKI addin will only run on ESPRIT files with a Machine setup with a valid Mori Seki part number embedded. If you get an error message when running the addin you need to have your Machine setup updated (part numbers were embedded into the EMS files in the spring of 2012). You will need to download the latest CAB file for your machine and import the EMS file or use the DMG MORI SEIKI Machine Setup Checker to use the Add In. Work Coordinates You can adjust the values of the work coordinates under the MainSpindle and/or SubSpindle dialog. The SubSpindle options will be greyed out if it is not applicable to your machine. These options are not applicable or displayed for NMV turning. Figure 63: Work Coordinates The Turning WC addin will look at your Machine Setup file and determine how the dialog box needs to be setup for your machine. The Spindle names and orientation information in the dialog box are taken directly coming from the Machine Setup. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 51 • • WC Name: Corresponds to the Work Coordinate name. Please note that the name is just informative and will not affect the NC code. This name will appear in the feature list inside of Esprit. WC Numbers: Both fields are used by the post. The Machine control has two sets of offsets that can be used. The standard work coordinates (G54-G59) and the extended work coordinates (G54.1 Pxx) • • The Standard WC number is used to output G54-G59. Enter 54 to have G54 in NC code. 55 to have G55 in NC code, etc. If a machine is equipped with 2 spindles a value must be set for both spindles. When using the machines Standard Work Coordinates (G54-G59) a zero (0) must be entered into the Additional offset field. Note: The NTX1000 post has G59 is reserved for use on the Sub spindle when it is tilted. If programming an NTX1000 do not enter 59 into a WC in Esprit) . • The Additional WC number is used to output extended work coordinate in the NC code (G54.1 Pxx). For example if a 1 is entered into the Additional WC filed a G54.1 P1 will be output in the NC code. When outputting the extended work coordinates (G54.1 Pxx) a value of zero (0) must be entered into the Standard WC field Z Offset: Used to setup the location of the work coordinates in Esprit. This is most commonly only used for the sub spindle. • • • Main Spindle: Typically set to zero. This means the program zero for main spindle is P0 (World Zero) in Esprit. Sub Spindle: The sub spindle value is typically set to the negative value of the finish part length. The value is pre-loaded from the Part Stock Length field of the Machine Setup (on the General tab). For example if the finish part length is 100mm you would enter -100 in the Sub Spindle Z offset Field. The work coordinate will be offset by minus this amount from P0. The Z offsets MUST have the correct values in them to have correct Z axis values in your NC code. Options Several options are available to you depending on what DMG MORI SEIKI machine setup you are using. Settings unavailable to use or modify will be greyed out. Once you've verified each of the options, click on OK to apply them to your file. Figure 64: Millturn Machine Options Keep Z Axis Parallel with Tool Axis This option is permanently set to "With Tilted Orientation" for all machines. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 52 Reverse Z Axis of WC if Spindle Z Axis is Reversed This option is permanently set to "No" for all machines. Autorun Mode Autorun Mode dictates when the adjustments from the Turning Work Coordinates DMG MORI SEIKI Add In are applied to your file. Clicking on OK regardless of this setting will automatically modify your file, click on Cancel to leave your file unchanged. • • • • None: Your file will not be adjusted at any other time unless clicking on OK. Before Posting: This option will keep modifying your file only before outputting a post. Before Simulation: This option will only modify your file before simulating. Before Posting and Simulation: This option will only modify your file before posting and simulating. G68.1 G68.1 is meant for tilted milling and can only be modified in the NLX and NZX series. This should only be used if you purchased the G68.1 option for your machine. For all other MillTurn machines, this option will be locked to Yes. Mill Cut Off When using a milling operation to do a part cut off, use the Mill Cut Off uitility in order to simulate correctly. The utility will ensure the sub-spindle from retracts properly during simulation. The icon can be found under the Common Machining toolbar. Figure 65: Common Machining If your machine has a lower turret, begin by creating a park operation for it to prevent crashing. Use the DMG MORI SEIKI AutoPark if you need assistance for the parking position. Then, create a Pickup operation before the intended cutoff. Figure 66: Park and Pickup Operation Next, highlight the milling operation associated with the part cut off. Then click on the Mill Cut Off utility so ESPRIT recognizes when the cut off takes place. You will be prompted if the operation selected is correct. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 53 Figure 67: Mill Cut Off To clear where the cut off takes place, simply click on the Mill Cut Off utility again and you will be prompted the option to remove it. Machine Setup Checker The Machine Setup Checker updates outdated files in order to be compatible with the latest DMG MORI SEIKI Add In. This will enable all of the latest functionality for your file. When opening an Esprit document, the Machine Setup Checker evaluates whether or not an update is necessary. A dialog will prompt like below if it determines your file cannot utilize the DMG MORI SEIKI Add In. Figure 68: DMG MORI SEIKI Machine Setup Checker Depending on your current Machine Setup, some of the fields will automatically be set for you. If any of the values are not correct you can adjust them from the drop down menu. • • Model: Select your machine model. Size: Select the correct Machine Size. | ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual | 54 • • • Configuration: Select the Machine Configuration Part Number: This option will be be determined automatically depending on your selection for Model, Size, and Configuration. Post Type: This option will also be set automatically depending on your selection for Model. The Machine Setup Checker will also determine if your file is using the latest Post Processor in your library. If not, you will have the option to update which Post you are using. Be sure to check the Update box if you would like to use this option. Figure 69: Post Selection Once you are satisfied with the selections, click on Apply & Save. This will enable your file to utilize the DMG MORI SEIKI Add In. You will no longer see this prompt for that specific file. If you click on Cancel, your file will not be modified in any way and you will not be able to use the DMG MORI SEIKI Add In. The DMG MORI SEIKI Machine Setup Checker will prompt again when re-opening the file.