ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual

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ESPRIT for DMGMORI-MAPPS Add-In User Manual
ESPRIT for DMGMORIMAPPS Add-In User Manual
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Contents
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Figure 12: Add Offset
Delete Offsets
To delete an Offset, right click on it and then select "Delete".
Figure 13: Delete Offset
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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Figure 18: Update Steady Rest
Delete Steady Rest
When the "Delete" button is clicked, the current selected steady rest will be removed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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Figure 54: Operations added
In the example shown above, following are the meanings of some items displayed in the operation list box:
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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Pickup Position Z
Following are the default settings for the pickup position Z:
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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
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Model: Select your machine model.
Size: Select the correct Machine Size.
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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.