Manual NC - STUDIOPCIMC-75A-user-manual PDF
Manual NC - STUDIOPCIMC-75A-user-manual PDF
July, 2010
Preface
Thank you for choosing our products.
This manual will help you acquaint with the product of our company and understand the information
of system constitution and configuration and usage.
It introduces the process of system installing and various functions. Before using this system, please
read this manual in details. You will find it is beneficial for you to use it.
For the hardware and software update continuously, it is possible that the software and the
hardware you have received differ from the statement of this manual, for which we apology to you.
Attention:
1) Please don’t plug or pull out the cable connected with the computer when power on.
2) Please don’t plug or pull out the cable of Manipulation boxes when power on.
3) In order to guarantee safety and reduce disturbance, the shell of computer and engraving
machine must be grounded.
5) Please pull out the BNC connector plugs, when the machine is not used for a period of
time.
7) The engraver is very sharp, ban touching it in operation in case of injury .And also don’t
contact it with handkerchiefs and scarves, in case of being involved to cause injury or
damage equipment.
This chapter applies to the condition that all wires linking to electrical apparatus have been
connected and the control card and Ncstudio system has been well installed.
¾ Check if the conjunction is correct. Test whether the communication signal is normal.
Join the terminal board to port JP3 of the card with DB37M/F cable, add 24V power supply to the
terminal board, and power supply for the machine signal system (proximity switch, etc). Examine
signal input indicator LED on the terminal board: If the origin switch is normally closed, three LEDs
of X0、Y0、Z0 should be alight. You can touch the origin switch through artificial imitation. (For travel
switch, artificial pressure can be used to observe whether signals can be received. For
photoelectrical switch, artificially obstruct the light to see if the signals can be gotten. For metal
proximity switch, artificially touch it with metal to see if the signals can be gotten.) If the
corresponding LED is out when being touched, it indicates that the origin signals have been sent to
the terminal board. If the origin switch connected is normally opened, LED should be normally out,
and by artificially touching the switch, LED will become light, which shows the origin signals have
been received by terminal board. The same method can be taken to test other ports and to make
sure the correctness of the wiring between terminal board and machine tool. This method can
greatly shorten the debugging time.
¾ Debugging Signals
Power on the computer, and then run Ncstudio. Open [Diagnoses]→[I/O Ports] window in which
many mapping InPorts and OutPorts will be displayed. Dots in green indicate the signals are valid,
while dots in red indicate the signals are invalid. Revise the polarity of the mapping InPorts
according to the type of the origin switch, E-STOP buttons, and other selected buttons, etc. Polarity
of the normally open InPort is “N”, and that of the normally closed InPort is “P”. After all modification
has been finished, exit NcStudio software and restart it. Your modification will become effective.
Supply power to the electrical box. Dots which are in front of signals of proceeding start, proceeding
stop, tool calibration signal, zero points of the three axes and E-STOP InPort should be in red which
indicate all these signals are invalid. If the dots show in green, you must examine the circuitry in
electrical box and the polarity of the signals. If there is no problem with the circuitry, you have to
revise the corresponding polarity to make sure the dots in front of the signals above show in red.
Load processing program, open [AUTO] interface, press [Start] button, and observe if the color of
the dots in front of [Program Start] changes. This dot should be in green when being pressed and in
red when being released. If no change occurs to this dot, please turn to step one to check if LED on
terminal board functions normally, check DB37M/F cable and make sure whether wiring conjunction
of DB50M/F cable with the card and the terminal board. Imitate to touch the origin signals according
to the first step. Check the reference point signals of X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis. Once the origin
signal is being touched, the signal dot should be in green.
¾ Set Parameters
Set parameter [pulse equivalent] of manufacturer parameters. The smaller the pulse equivalent is,
the higher the resolution is. But if the pulse equivalent is too small, it will influence the maximum
feedrate. Users of model machine can generally set the pulse equivalent as 0.001 mm/P (The
corresponding maximum feedrate is 9600 mm/min); After the pulse equivalent has been confirmed,
please compute the electronic gear ratio of servo driver in accordance with value of this pulse
equivalent. Electronic gear ration= encoder resolution × pulse equivalent × mechanical deceleration
ratio/ pitch; Thereinto, mechanical deceleration ratio= reducer rotation speed input / rotation speed
output= driven gear tooth number / driving gear tooth number. Move the machine manually, make
sure the correctness of moving direction of each axis, be noted Ncstudio abiding by right-hand
coordinates system.
That is to say, rightward movement of X-axis is the positive direction, and upward movement of
Z-axis is the positive direction, while the positive direction of Y-axis is to moving far away from the
operator. (If Y-axis movement is the machine tool movement, the positive direction is the direction of
machine tool moving towards the operator). If this direction is not right, you can revise [Axis
Direction] parameter or relative servo driver parameter of manufacturer parameters. Set [table travel
range] of manufacturer parameters on the basis of the actual machine tool dimension to make the
software limit into function. Set [mechanical reference point] of manufacturer parameters on the
basis of sensor installation position of the three axes, execute [back to the reference point] action,
and carefully observe the moving direction of the axes when backing to the reference point. If
moving direction is abnormal, you need to reset the parameters of [back to mechanical reference
point]. Set transducer parameters, make it work under 0~10V analogue voltage control mode. Start
/stop controlling adopts positive rotation terminal control mode. Press [Start] button in the software,
observe in hardware port window whether the color of signal dot in front of spindle turns green, on
the terminal board whether the corresponding green signal lamp LED of relay becomes light, and
the spindle should start to rotate. If the spindle does not rotate, please examine the conjunction of
transducer. Adjust spindle speed in the software and the rotation speed of spindle should be
noticeably changed, otherwise, examine the conjunction and the parameters setting of transducer. If
the spindle rotates in a wrong direction, please transform the conjunction between spindle and
transducer: Usually, there are three wires joining with main spindle. Any two wires of them being
exchanged will alter the rotary direction of spindle.
¾ Load processing File and Start Machining (or perform manual Machining)
Contents
1 Summarization ........................................................................................................................... 1
9 Parameters of Ncstudio........................................................................................................... 97
1 Summarization
The software of Ncstudio, engraving machine motion control system, is independently designed by
Weihong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.. It can directly support G code, DXF format, PLT code
format and ENG code of JDPaint processing file that are created by CAD/CAM applications such as
UG, MasterCAM, CASMate, ArtCAM, AutoCAD, CorelDraw, and so on.
Ncstudio takes the great advantage of 32-bit computing and multi-tasks. At the same time, its
interface is simple and dependable.
Apart from functions of auto mode, manual mode, MDI and backing to the reference point, this
numeric control system can also do simulation, forecast processing time, load processing track in
advance, dynamic track, remembering of breakpoints (program perform with skip segment), and
rotor, etc.
processing result from different angles to understand the processing result more accurately and
more intuitionally;
New function of loading processing track in advance. After loading the processing file, system
will automatically analyze and output the processing tracks. User can directly call out the tracks
to view;
Simulation function. This application can rapidly simulate the machining process for the program
and will finish it in a short time. In the mean time, it can check if there are any mistakes with the
program and if the processing result can meet your satisfaction, and can count precisely the
actual processing time;
Support keyboard operation. To satisfy user’s need, we offer a strong support to the keyboard
operation in the new version;
Log function. The system has a strong Log function which is very helpful for the user to view the
detailed processing information and system diagnoses;
Special enclosed processing file manager. And user needs to save the processing file to a
specified directory; Ncstudio can administrate the processing file in an enclosed file manager.
Support enclosed processing file editor. Any time user can introduce processing file into file
editor to edit and modify it;
Support to display the file processing information. By simulation or actual processing, [file
processing information] window can help users to count some important information, such as
processing time, processing range, the amount of finished workpiece, etc;
Particular [Parameters Auto backup] function. System can automatically save the parameters
setting information which can save a lot of time to set parameters time and time again.
Support 8 parameters setting backup in [Parameters Back Up] window. Users can save different
parameters setting of different processing file, and can load it at any time;
Particular [I/O Port] window can do map simulation, test and regulate polarity. Users can well
realize hardware detection, processing supervision, and fault diagnoses;
New function of PLC module, by which you can control I/O port;
Support intelligent prediction; system will analyze situation in the forward or backward distance, to
decide interpolation strategy and improve the integral smoothness of workpiece;
Support MPG (Manual pulse generator), user can determine whether to use MPG or not
according to their needs;
Support multi-language, currently, English and Chinese are embedded in the software, other
languages will be added in demands;
Proper parameter setting, it can improve machining efficiency on the basis of ensuring accuracy;
Support NCE format, it’s simple to make machining files.
2 System Installations
It is very simple to install Ncstudio application. Advanced users or those who have been familiar with
the application can refer to our instruction of fast master installation.
. The first dialogue box that appears is the [Language theme] dialog, see Fig.2-1. In V10
version, you can switch over between English and Chinese. If you click [Chinese], run Ncstudio
system after installation, the system will take the Chinese interface as the default interface. For
the same reason, if you click [English], the system will take the English interface as the default
interface. Besides, users can also switch language in [System] window. If there is already
Ncstudio on the computer, the new package will delete the old version and install the new
version to update the software. At this time, an update prompt will appear on the screen, shown
in Fig.2-2.
Fig. 2-5 Whether to close the computer at once (suggest operation: Yes)
Here we have finished the software installation.
While installing the motion control card, lightly press two flanks of the motion control card, make sure the motion
control card is firmly inserted into the slot, and get in well touch with computer baseboard, dependably without
fluttering, then tighten the locknut of the card and finally lid the cover. The installation of control card is completed.
Similar to the installation of the control card, please insert peripheral equipments into the
corresponding slots or ports and make sure it is firmly fixed without fluttering.
After the installation of motion control card and other peripheral equipments has been finished,
please restart the computer. The operation system will report a new hardware has been found, and
pop up a hardware update guide dialog. See Fig.2-6. User should choose [No, not at this time] and
click [Next] to go to next page. See Fig.2-7. User should choose [Auto Install the Software] and click
[Next]. See Fig.2-8. Then the operation system will install the driver application for Ncstudio software.
Then the whole installation of Ncstudio software and the motion control card has been completed.
To start Ncstudio software, click [Start] menu on the desktop →click [Applications] →click [Ncstudio].
And you can also start it by other shortcuts.
Notice:
Please refer to the card manual of concrete type for wiring diagram between card and electrical system.
The working method may be different for different type, and the functions may also vary.
Auto Mode
Under automatic operation mode, the machine tool generates motions through the procedure
loaded in advance. So the processing procedure must be loaded.
Manual mode
Manual mode can be divided into [Jog] mode and [Stepping] mode.
¾ Under [Jog] mode, users can control the machine tool by manual operation equipments, such
as keyboard, hand impulse generator and hand control panel, etc. when user sends motion
signal by these devices, for example, keep pressing the button on software, the machine
will keep in motion until the manual button is released.
¾ Under [Stepping] mode, users also use manual operation device to control machine, e.g.
impulse generator, keyboard and hand control panel, but the situation is different from [Jog]
mode. When users press the key once and the machine will move a specified distance until
the manual button is released. So the displacement of the machine can be accurately
controlled under this mode.
IDLE State
Idle state is the most common state. Under this state, the machine has no motion to output, and is
always prepared to accept any new task.
ESTOP State
This is an abnormal state. When there is a hardware fault or when user presses down the [Reset]
button, system will enter ESTOP state and implement the predetermined protection actions, such as
closing spindle motor and cooling pump. In this state the machine tool is locked and cannot carry out
any new motion. After hardware fault or ESTOP state is obviated, system will automatically implement
[Reset] action and make the machine tool return to the IDLE state.
Running State
When the machine is implementing any action, system enters into Running State.
Pause State
When a machine tool is running, if user performs [Pause] command, or presses down [Pause] button,
or system parses a M01 command (waiting instruction), system will enter into PAUSE state and wait
for further instruction. To suspend the current action and let the system enter into IDLE state, several
methods can be effective. For example: Perform ‘Start’ command, or press [Start] button, or perform
‘Stop’ command, or press [Stop] button, or press [Auto mode] or [Reset].
LOCK State
Lock state is an internal state which occurs in switching states. And User normally won’t meet this
state.
An active window refers to the window which can accept the input of keyboard at present. Anytime only one window
Please pay attention to the different color of the title bar between the active window and inactive window. The color of
the title bar of an active window is blue, while that of inactive windows is grey.
Click the right mouse button or press shortcut “Alt + spacebar”, and a system menu will pop up. This
menu can control the position and the size of the window, such as restore, move, and close,
maximize, minimize, etc. On the right side of the title bar, there are three control buttons, including
button for restoring, button for maximizing and button for minimizing. These buttons are used for
quickly setting the size of the window.
Mouse operation
Firstly, left click the menu on the menu bar, a pull-down menu will pop up, and now once again left
click to choose your target item.
Keyboard operation
Simultaneously press down ‘Alt’ key and hot key of the letter corresponding to the menu selected
(For example, there is a line under ‘F’ in the “file” menu, so the combination key is “ALT+F”), after
which a relative pull-down submenu will pop up. Regarding the item in the pull-down submenu, you
can also take the keyboard operation to choose your target item. For instance, [File] → [Open and
Load].When the pull-down menu of [File] appears, directly press the letter ‘O’ to open the process
file.
In the pull-down submenu, there are relative shortcut keys at the right of some menu options. For
example, [File] → [Open and Load], the shortcut key is ‘Ctrl + O’. That is to say, you can directly
execute the corresponding action which can avoid the trouble to enter into multilayer menu.
Some menu option has three dots behind. For example, [File] → [Open and Load…], it indicates that
a dialog will automatically pop up. If the item of the submenu shows in grey, it indicates that the item
is unavailable under the current state.
In addition, right click on different position, a corresponding shortcut menu will pop up, then choose
the relative item to perform your command.
The embedded prompt boxes on the NC state bar range from operation mode, operation status,
other appended information, and configuration information. In the middle-right is the processing time.
It gives the user an intuitional way to get the current machine state and the processing time, as
Fig.4-4.
On the prompt bar, three kinds of information can be shown. They are normal prompt information,
warning prompt information and error prompt information.
Note:
The normal prompt information is mainly distinguished by color of characters on information prompt bar.
In the grey theme, if the color of the prompt bar is the same as the color of the current interface and the inside
characters show in black, which indicates the current prompt information is the normal prompt information; If the color
of the prompt bar is yellow and the characters show in deep black, the current prompt is the warning prompt
information; If the color of the prompt bar is red and the characters show in white, the current prompt is the error
prompt information.
In the black theme, if the color of the prompt bar is the same as the color of the current interface and the inside
characters show in white, the current prompt information is the normal prompt information; If the color of the prompt
bar is yellow and the characters show in deep black, the current prompt is the warning prompt information; If the color
of the prompt bar is red and the characters show in white, the current prompt is the error prompt information.
Unless the conditions are satisfied, some buttons in the manipulation button column is banned to prevent false
operation.
V10 Ncstudio are specially setting the operation mode of single shortcut key, it will show the single key hint on
[subfunction exchange button], [function selection button], [mode selection button] and other operation button. What
the user needs to do is to press down the prompt key, and then the system will have a relevant response.
[Position (W)] button as an example, what the user needs to do is to press down the [W] key of the keyboard, then it
The default single shortcut key, [Function selection button], ranges from 1 to 6;
The default single shortcut key, [Mode selection button], ranges from 7 to 9;
The default single shortcut key, [subfunction exchange button], ranges from left to right order of Q, W, E, R, T, Y;
In the [position] function section, there are some parameters settings under [setting] function section, which can
On the operation panel , B, N, M are the single shortcut keys of the ratio slide, these three keys can make the focus
transferring to the rate slide button, which can be operated by the button of Page Up /Page Down.
If you are familiar with the operation of the single shortcut key, you will not only make the operation process easier
The picture of auto mode is shown in the Fig.5-1, including operation panel and function panel,
which will be introduced in detail.
Function Panel
Operation Panel
Shown in Fig.5-3:
Shown in Fig.5-4:
Shown in Fig.5-5:
[spindle on], [spindle off], [coolant on], [coolant off], [lubrication on], [lubrication off]
Shown in Fig.5-6:
Fig. 5-6 the Start/Stop Button Dialog of Spindle, Coolant Valve, and Lubrication Valve on Operation Panel
These buttons respectively control the switch of spindle, coolant valve, and lubrication valve. On the
front row is the start button, there are character prompts on the upper of the button, when the button
is pressed down, the back ground of the button is green. On the back row is the close button, there
are character prompts on the upper of the button, when the button is pressed down, the back ground
of the button is red.
Under the mode of auto, manual, MDI, and reference point, the operation panel displays all the start
/ stop buttons, and the function differs from each other under the different mode.
[Start]
Shown as Fig: . The shortcut key is F9, which is only available under auto mode.
¾ If user doesn’t load the processing file, the button is disabled;
¾ If user loads the processing file and accomplishes the going back to the mechanical origin
operation, the button is valid. Pressing down the button, system will start processing
automatically.
¾ If user hasn’t finished the reference point operation (“back to mechanical origin” or “directly
setting”) in loading the file for the first time, the system will prompt to go back to the mechanical
origin after pressing this button.
This button has two functions:
¾ First: If a certain processing file has been loaded after finishing reference point operation and
the current system state is "idle", pressing down the button, machine tool will carry out the
processing procedure automatically from the first section. Once starting the process, the system
will enter the status of “Auto/ run”. If the system is in the status of simulation, the system starts to
simulate.
¾ The second: If the system is placed in the “auto| pause" state, processing down the button, the
system will carry out continuously from the pause into “auto| run". If the system is in the status of
simulation, the system starts to simulate.
[Pause]
Shown as: .
In automatically processing, the "pause" button is valid. Pressing down the button, the machine tool
will pause and raise the cutter and then turn to the state of “Auto/pause”. And then if user wants to
keep on processing, you can press down the button “start”.
If the system is in the status of simulation, pressing down the button, simulation will be paused and
then turn to the state of “Auto/pause”. If user wants to keep on simulating, can press down the button
“start”.
Shortcut key: F10, only available for AUTO mode
Note:
[Stop]
Shown as: .
This function is enabled under the auto mode or the input of G code by users. Pressing down the
button, the machine will be stopped and raise the tool, and then terminate the whole assignment, the
system enters the state of “Auto/idle”. This method is to break off the processing program normal in
processing.
Shortcut key: F11, only available for AUTO mode or the state that G code is entered and running.
[Reset]
Shown as: .
The button is valid under all circumstance. Pressing down the button, the machine tool will recover
the state from warning to idle (if the system is in the state of warning) and terminate the whole
assignment peremptorily (if the machine tool is processing).
Different from stop function, [Reset] button terminates machining with E-stop, but spindle’s state and
cooling will not be changed, there is no deceleration and no spindle uplift.
Shortcut key: F12, available for the entire mode.
[Icon Button]
On the left of the process track window, there are icon buttons, see Fig.5-10.
V10 NcStudio adds a tip function for each of these icon buttons. Move mouse onto the button, a tip
will display. It tells user the button’s function.
¾ [Move]:
By dragging operation of the mouse’s left key can move the tracking figure; Click the icon ( ),
move mouse to the display window, the mouse shows , clicking the left key of the mouse, the
mouse shows , drag the mouse slowly, and loose it after completing the moving of the whole track
figure.
User can also implement this function by keyboard. When the move icon button was pressed down,
press the enter key, and then press the direction key to move the whole track figure. When the
mini-keyboard is unlocked, the mini-keyboard can be used as direction key.
Note:
The operation is very convenient. User can greatly raise their working efficiency if practice perfectly.
Fig. 5-10 Shortcut Iron Button on the Left of the Processing Track Window
Click the [Zoom in] or [Zoom out] button on the left of the process track window, then
move the mouse into the display area, when the mouse shows , click the left key of the mouse to
enlarge the figure, when the mouse shows , click the left key of the mouse to reduce the figure.
Shortcut: on mini-keyboard, [-] key can zoom out the figure and [+] key can zoom in the figure, no
matter whether the mini-board is locked or not.
Notice:
When the track view is zoomed in or out by mouse, it can be partly enlarged or reduced, user only needs to select the
area by mouse.
If the track view is enlarged to the limit, the view will be automatically switched to [zoom in] mode.
If the track view is reduced to the limit, the view will be automatically switched to [zoom out] mode
Click [Show Current Processing Point] on the left of the process track window. The current processing
point will be display in the center of the display window. Shortcut key: [End] key on the keyboard.
Click button [Adjust to Window Size] on the left of the process track window. The process track
window will adjust to display all the paths and make path center in its midpoint. With this method,
customer can see the whole figure and needn’t drag the scroll bar.Shortcut key: [/] key on the
keyboard.
¾ [Clear/Delete]:
After a long time of machining, the simulation figure becomes very complex and the temporary folder
used to record processing path becomes more and more bulkiness. It will spend a lot of time at
redrawing, moving, or revolving the simulation figure. At this time, user needs to clean the tracking
window. The actual processing track is cleared after pressing the button.
Click the [Clear] button on the left, the simulation figure in the processing track window will be deleted.
Shortcut key: [Delete] key on the keyboard.
can choose a suitable angle of view to observe the processing track, this can be more convenient for
user to observe processing cutter path, and detect processing state.
When user moves the mouse to the track window and a hovering tip will pop up—shortcut key: s,
when user press down S key, the system will pop up the view navigator, as shown in Fig.5-12 below,
at this moment the user can operate it according to the single shortcut key on the navigator. S: front
view; W: top view; X: bottom view; A; left view; D: right view; Q: northwest view; E: northeast view; Z:
southwest view: C: southeast view.
Shortcut menu
Click the upper track window of the general window with the right key of mouse, and user can
execute the related operation on the pop-up menu. As shown in Fig.5-13 below:
¾ [Clear]
There are many methods to clear the tracking window. You can complete it by menu, toolbar button,
hot key, and the keyboard.
Menu method: choose the menu of "Edit (E)| Clear View (C)"
Hot key method: Press down the key of “CTRL+ DEL” to realize the clearance of track window
Mouse method: Move the mouse into the manifestation area, click the right key of the mouse, then a
menu will pop up, chose the option of “Clear”.
Keyboard method: Press the key of Delete while the trace window is current active window.
¾ [Center]
Show current machining scope in the center of the machining track window.
Menu method: Choose "View|Center View" on menu to perform.
Mouse method: right click in the window, a context menu will flip out, choose" in the center" option.
Keyboard method: first, activate this window, press "Home" key on the keyboard.
Shortcut key method: press “Home” key on keyboard, or right-click to pop up quick menu and then
press “N” key
¾ [Property]
Click [property (M)] button on shortcut menu, the system will pop up [individuation parameter]
dialogue, shown in Fig. 5-14 below, this window is used to customize track window to set track mode
and color:
[Track Color]
In the track window, you can allocate each different display elements respectively. Include:
Color of G00 instruction: This color indicates the color of G00 instruction’s track.
Color of G01 instruction: This color indicates the color of G01 instruction’s track.
Color of G02 instruction: This color indicates the color of G02 instruction’s track
Color of G03 instruction: This color indicates the color of G03 instruction’s track
Another, Jog and manual mode are shown in color of G01.
[Background color]
Background color of track window has two kinds of colors, and user can collocate two kinds of colors
[Gridding Color]
[Coordinate Color]
It is the color of the coordinate and worktable boundary shown in the Track window.
Prompt:
If the color of the command you selects is transparent, the command will be concealed. If the background color is set
as transparent, the track window will not be rightly shown, so user must be serious to select “transparent” color.
The function means whether the simulation worktable is shown in the trace window. Selecting this
item will show the simulation worktable, otherwise it won’t.
[Draw gridding]
The function means whether the gridding is shown in the track window, select this item will show the
gridding, otherwise it won’t.
The function means whether the real track is deleted automatically after opening the new files,
select this item will clear automatically, otherwise it won’t.
When loading processing file and starting machining, real processing trace and advance simulated
processing trace will be shown in the trace window. But the [center view function] and [adjust to the
window size function] are effective for current trace only. So user can decide which one is current
trace. If select the item, it will give the priority to the simulated track, or, give the priority to the real
track.
¾ View function
System provides 9 kinds of view function; you can switch it quickly by the number key.
1) Southwest View number key 1
2) Bottom View number key 2
3) Southeast View number key 3
4) Left View number key 4
5) Front View number key 5
6) Right View number key 6
7) Northwest View number key 7
¾ [Load object]
During loading machining object information, this function will stop loading the rest figure
information.
¾ [Clear object]
machining begins, the current executed instruction will be emphasized with deep blue as following. The frame in front
of the instruction is used to mark the current instruction‘s position in whole processing file.
This parameter can set the running speed of G00 code, its setting range is 1~99999.999. If beyond
the range, system will prompt user. Pressing the button, the system will pop up an inputting dialogue
box. The dialogue box is commonly used, shown in Fig. 5-20. The inputting dialogue box provides
with copy, plaster, calculating expression function and etc. Even shortcut key is available. When
disposing the numeral with lots of digits or calculating, it will be more convenient by using the above
function.
Processing speed refers to the moving speed under G01, G02 and G03 command. Its range is
1~1000. If the speed is out of the range, system will prompt user.
Speed mode specified refers to spindle rotary speed programming value, the range is 0~50000, If
the speed is out of the range, system will prompt user, as Fig.5-21.
Speed mode specified refers to whether to ignore the feed speed specified by the processing file,
use the default feed speed in the system and specify speed in proportion. Press the button, system
will pop up an input dialog. User can modify the parameter according to the prompt, as Fig.5-22.
This parameter is to specify the interval time between the end of circle processing and the beginning
of next circle processing.
[Quality-efficiency Regulation]
The relationship between quality and efficiency is relative, but no concrete ratio; When the
processing efficiency is high, the processing quality is relatively low, and vice versa.
¾ [Load]
Shortcut key: F1, only available under AUTO mode. Pressing down the button will pop up [open and
load] dialogue box, user can select needed processing file and load it into parse engine for
processing.
¾ [Unload]
Shortcut key: F2, only available under AUTO mode. Its function is to uninstall the loading processing
file from NcStudio system.
¾ [Breakpoint resume]
Shortcut key: F3, only available under AUTO mode. This button is not available until power off,
E-stop, normal stop by pressing down the stop button. If user can insure accuracy of workpiece
coordinate, user can press this button to continue processing. If not, please go back to the origin of
mechanical coordinate firstly and restart the processing. The function also can be used in simulation
mode.
¾ [Simulation]
Shortcut key: F4, only available under AUTO mode. The function of simulating provides a fast but
lifelike simulate processing environment for user. If the processing procedure has been loaded, and
the current operating mode is "IDLE", pressing down this button and then “start” button, system will
carry out simulating at high speed automatically from the first section. Simulation is just like demo
function in CNC system, but it’s superior to demo function. Running under the mode of simulating,
the system will not drive the machine tool to do the relative actions but to show the processing trace
of the cutter in high speed in the trace window. By simulating, the user sees which the moving form
the machine tool will do in advance to avoid damaging the machine tool for the reason of mistakes in
programming the processing procedure. By simulating, user can also know the additional
information. User can look over that information in INFOR function screen under the POS function
section.
Shortcut key: F5, only available under AUTO mode. This function is used for program perform with
skip segment. Pressing down the button, system will pop up the [execute (advanced options)]
dialogue box, shown in Fig. 5-24, User can execute any block in processing program by inputting
the concrete start line number and the end line number for current procedure. When the user selects
[file start] or [file end], the detailed position of the file will be disabled. That function can also be used
for simulating.
¾ [Handwheel guidance]
Shortcut key: F6, only available under AUTO mode. Pressing down this button, user can control
machine tool only by MPG, and then the buttons on operating panel are invalid.
¾ [Back to origin]
Shortcut key: F8, only available under auto mode. Pressing down the button, the system will control
tool to go back to the workpiece origin. Please pay attention to the differences among workpiece
origin, fixed point and mechanical origin.
And then, the screen will give prompt to user the distance and the direction the tool moves.
[0.01mm deeper]
[0.1mm deeper]
[1mm deeper]
[Raise 0.01mm]
[Raise 0.1mm]
[Raise 1mm]
Offset
The functions of [workpiece offset] and [public offset] are the same as the ones in [Offset] section.
Setting X, Y
Workpiece coordinate
Record and center division is used to get the center of two points. When tool goes to the first point,
click button “Record X”, system will record the X machine coordinate of the point; when tool goes to
the second point, click button “Center Division X”, system will calculate the X machine coordinate of
the two point center. The functions of “Record Y” and “Center Division Y” are the same with “Record
X” and “Center Division X”.
z Manipulation Button
The manipulation buttons of [offset] section will vary in auto mode, which will be introduced
separately.
The picture of manipulation buttons in [workpiece coordinate] is shown in Fig.5-29:
Fig. 5-29 The Picture Manipulation Button in [workpiece coordinate] under [Offset] section
¾ [X Clear]
The shortcut key is F1. After pressing shortcut key, system will modify offset to ensure that the X
workpiece coordinate of current point is zero
¾ [Y Clear]
The shortcut key is F2. After pressing shortcut key, system will modify offset to ensure that the Y
workpiece coordinate of current point is zero.
¾ [Z Clear]
The shortcut key is F3. After pressing shortcut key, system will modify offset to ensure that the Z
workpiece coordinate of current point is zero.
¾ [A Clear]
The shortcut key is F4. After pressing shortcut key, system will modify offset to ensure that the A
¾ [Fixed Presetting]
The shortcut key is F6, only available under [Offset] section. After returning to mechanical origin,
fixed presetting is available, which will be introduced in detail in Chapter 6.2.
¾ [Mobile Presetting]
The shortcut key is F7; it’s only available under [Offset] section, which will be introduced in detail in
Chapter 6.2.
¾ [Back to origin]
Shortcut Key: F8. Press the button, system will control tool to go back to the workpiece origin. Note
to distinguish workpiece origin, fixed point and mechanic origin.
The picture manipulation button in [offset] function screen is as shown in Fig. 5-30.
¾ [Set_X]
The shortcut key is F1, which is only available in [Offset] section under [offset] function. After
pressing shortcut key, workpiece coordinate of YZ will remain the same, but X workpiece coordinate
of current point will be cleared.
¾ [Set_Y]
The shortcut key is F2, which is only available in [Offset] section under [offset] function. After
pressing shortcut key, workpiece coordinate of XZ will remain the same, but Y workpiece coordinate
of current point will be cleared.
¾ [Set_Z]
The shortcut key is F3, which is only available in [Offset] section under [offset] function. After
pressing shortcut key, workpiece coordinate of XY will remain the same, but Z workpiece coordinate
of current point will be cleared.
¾ [Set_A]
The shortcut key is F4, which is only available in [Offset] section under [offset] function. After
pressing shortcut key, other workpiece coordinates will remain the same, but A axis workpiece
coordinate of current point will be cleared.
¾ [Set_XYZA]
The shortcut key is F5, which is only available in [Offset] section under [offset] function. After
pressing shortcut key, X,Y, Z, A workpiece coordinates of current point will be cleared.
¾ [Back to Origin]
The shortcut key is F3. After pressing this button, X, Y and Z axes will all back to workpiece origin.
The picture manipulation button in [S. and L.] function screen is as shown in Fig. 5-31.
¾ [Save]
Hotkey: F1, only available in the [S. and L.] of OFFSET function. It is used for saving offset value.
¾ [Load]
Hotkey: F2, only available in the [S. and L.] of OFFSET function. It is used for loading offset value.
The upper part is a file list; it displays all of the files under the path “D:\ NCFILES”. Put the
processing file under the path is more convenient for user to operate.
After clicking the processing file of file list, the lower part will prompt some properties of the file
selected. Such as file (program) name, size, and the modification time of the file and the front lines
of the file.
Note:
User can save the processing file to the path of D:\NCFILES, and then can directly find the processing file in the HD
using this processing guide, user only needs filling some simple parameters. Then the system will
complete the processing function of bottom milling or frame milling automatically. And processing
wizard screen will vary according to different manipulation buttons.
Fig. 5-35 the Picture of Manipulation Button in the HD List Function Screen
¾ [Load]
Shortcut key: F1, only available in the HD List function screen of PROG function section. In the first,
users need to select the processing file, then press down the button, system will load the processing
file into the decoder automatically and decode it. At the same time, the loading progress bar will be
displayed in the information column. After loading processing file, system is ready for processing.
¾ [Edit]
Shortcut key: F2, only available in the HD List function screen of PROG function section. In the first,
users need to select the processing file; then press down the button, the loading progress bar will be
displayed in the information column. System will jump into Nceditor for editing processing files.
¾ [Delete]
Shortcut key: F3, only available in the HD List function screen of PROG function section. In the first,
users need to select the processing file in the file list, then press down the button, system will pop up
a dialog box to prompt user whether to delete the file, as Fig.5-36.
When the processing file selected is in the state of loading, editing, and processing. System will forbid user to use
delete function.
¾ [New]
Shortcut key: F4, only available in the HD List function of PROG function section. Pressing down the
button, system will create a new processing file named “Untitle1.nc” under the path “D:\NCFILES”.
And user can also rename the selected file by pressing [rename] button, and also edit the file by
clicking [edit] button.
¾ [Rename]
Shortcut key: F5, only available in the HD List function screen of PROG function section. In the first,
users need to select the processing file in the file list, then press down the button, system will pop up
a dialog box to prompt user to input the file’s name. User can input file name, and then clicking OK
button will complete the function, as Fig.5-37.
Fig. 5-38 the Picture of Manipulation Button in the floppy disk List Function Screen
¾ [Load]
Shortcut key: F1, only available in the FD List function screen of PROG function section. When
users select processing program from the file list, user can press this button to load the file into the
decoder automatically and decode it. At the same time, the loading progress bar will be displayed in
the information column. After loading processing file, system is ready for processing.
Shortcut key: F2, only available in the FD List function screen of PROG function section. When user
select processing program from the USB file list, user can press this button to copy the file to hard
disk.
¾ [select drive]
Shortcut key: F3, only available in the FD List function screen of PROG function section. When there
are several external memory storages, User can search for wanted drive by pressing this button.
¾ [Safely remove]
Shortcut key: F4, only available in the FD List function screen of PROG section. Use can remove the
floppy disk safely by pressing this button, after using the floppy disk. But this function will be
unavailable if the file in the device is being used or is loaded into buffer zone.
The picture of manipulation button in the [Wizard] function of PROG section is shown in Fig.5-39:
Fig. 5-39 the Picture Manipulation Button in Processing Wizard Function Screen
Shortcut key: F1, only available in the Wizard function screen of PROG function section. Pressing
down the button, the system will jump into circular bottom milling function picture, shown in Fig.5-40.
User can refer to the processing sketch map in the middle of picture and fill some simple parameters,
and then start processing. The system will complete the bottom milling function automatically.
Shortcut key: F2, only available in the Wizard function screen of PROG function section. Pressing
down the button, the system will jump into circular frame milling function picture, shown in Fig.5-41.
User can refer to the processing sketch map in the middle of picture and select frame milling
(internal or external), and fill some simple parameters, and then start processing. The system will
complete the circular frame milling function automatically.
Shortcut key: F3, only available in the Wizard function screen of PROG function section. Pressing
down the button, the system will jump into rectangular bottom milling function picture, shown in
Fig.5-42.
User can refer to the processing sketch map in the middle of picture and select horizontal or vertical
milling to process, and fill some simple parameters, and then click the start button on the operation
panel. The system will complete the rectangular bottom milling function automatically.
Shortcut key: F4, only available in the Wizard function screen of PROG function section. Pressing
down the button, the system will jump into rectangular frame milling function picture, shown in
Fig.5-43. User can refer to the processing sketch map in the middle of picture and select milling
operation (processing internal or external frame), and fill some simple parameters, and then click the
start button on the operation panel. The system will complete the rectangular frame milling function
automatically.
¾ [Load]
Shortcut key: F5, only available in the Wizard function screen of PROG function section. Pressing
down the button, system will load current processing wizard. Users can select wizard first and press
this button after finishing setting parameter, and system will load the wizard automatically.
¾ [Save]
Shortcut key: F6, only available in the Wizard function screen of PROG function section. If user
often use processing wizard with unchanged parameter, then what the user needs to do is to click
the button to save the wizard setting. The next processing will be convenient without setting some
parameters when processing wizard is open again.
function.
version, developer, hardware description, card number, remaining time and self test.
¾ [Hardware registration]
Shortcut key: F1, only available in the Info. Function screen of SYS function section. Pressing down
the button, system will pop up the “register” dialogue box, shown in Fig.5-49. User must fill the
register code into the dialogue box to accomplish the registration.
[Operation parameter]
Operation parameters include parameters related with concrete operation. Clicking the button will
display operation parameters list, including N7.1 (manual), N7.2 (auto), N7.3 (pause), N7.4
(reference point), N7.5 (measure), N7.9 (other operations) and etc.
Feed axis parameters include the parameters related with feed axis setting. Clicking the button will
display feed axis parameters list; Operator’s parameter includes N6.4 (speed control), and
Manufacturer’s parameter not only includes N6.4 but also N1.0 (feed axis normal parameters), N1.2
(compensation), N1.3 (speed/acceleration limit), etc.
[Spindle parameter]
Spindle parameters include parameters related with main spindle. Clicking the button will display
spindle parameters list, operator’s parameter includes N2.0 (spindle normal parameters), N7.2
(auto), N7.3 (pause), etc.
[Controller parameter]
Controller parameters include setting parameters connected to external controller. Clicking the
button will display controller parameters list, including N5.2 (handwheel). Only the manufacturer and
developer have right to modify this type of parameter, so the operator column is blank.
[Program parameter]
Program parameters include parameters related with processing procedure setting. Clicking the
button will display program parameters list, including N6.2 (G code options), N6.3 (track control),
N6.4 (speed control), N6.5 (file translation), etc.
[Interface parameter]
Interface parameters include parameters of interface setting. Clicking the button will display
interface parameters list, including N8.0 (user interface), N8.1 (position interface), etc.
[Tool parameter]
Tool parameters include parameters related with tool. Clicking the button will display tool parameters
list, including N3.1 (tool magazine), N3.2 (tool), N6.6 (tool exchange), etc.
[other parameter]
Regarding this parameter, operators have no right to modify for the moment. Manufacturer’s
parameter provides N4.1 (lubrication), N8.6 (Diagnosis) and etc.
[All parameters]
Under the current authority, all the parameters will be listed, and user can look over all parameters.
Because the different authorities, so the system has the parameter setting in the different
sub-screen. The related operation functions of each grade are as following. If user wants to look
over and modify certain parameter, user needs to log-in the certain grade.
Form 1 Authorities and Corresponding Parameter List
Grade The parameter which can look over and modify
Operator operator’s parameter
Under the screen, the picture manipulation buttons are as below: [operator], [manufacturer], and
[developer] button. Shortcut key is F1, F2, and F3. Clicking them can go into the corresponding
[general parameter] sub-screen. Detailed parameter list form please refers to Chapter 9.
¾ [Refresh]
Shortcut key: F1, only available in the Log function screen of DIAG function; Pressing down the
button will refresh the log list; keep it in-phase between the log list and the system.
¾ [Clear]
Shortcut key: F2, only available in the Log function screen of DIAG function; Pressing down the
button will clean all the log information.
Shortcut key in turn: F3, F4, F5, F6, and F7, only available in the Log function screen of DIAG
function section; under default situation, the button is pressed down, the corresponding information
is displayed, such as [Normal], [Warning], [Error], [System] and [current]. If user doesn’t need certain
information, user just needs to press that button again to make it pop up. If [Recent] pops up, system
will display all logs since first recorded date.
The manipulation button of [Hardware port] is shown in Fig.5-57:
Shortcut key in turn: F1, F2, only available in Hardware Port function. It is used for simulating signal
of hardware, and for simulation test. Pressing down the two buttons ([Test on],[Test off]), indicator
light before the port selected will be shift between green and red. Green light means the port test
starts; red light means the port test closes.
Note:
¾ [Cancel test]
Shortcut key: F3, only available in Hardware Port function. It is used to cancel the simulation test
and analog signal. And the real hardware signal will replace the simulating signal.
¾ [Cancel all]
Shortcut key: F4, only available in Hardware Port function. It is similar to the button cancel. The only
difference is “cancel” can only abolish the simulating test of one port, but cancel all can abolish all of
the ports and replace them with actual hardware signals.
¾ [Modify polarity]
Shortcut key: F5, only available in Hardware Port function. User can decide the polarity of port
selected (N ”Negative” or P ”Positive”).
¾ [Show all]
Shortcut key: F6, only available in Hardware Port function. The hidden ports will be displayed after
pressing down this button and the button will keep pressed. Pressing the button again, all the
unused ports will be hidden, and the button will pop up.
¾ [Port attribute]
Shortcut key: F7, only available in Hardware Port function. Pressing down this button, the screen will
display the detail information of port and modify the relative port information as Fig.5-58. User can
set port sampling time, use filter and port enabled function, and can modify port name and
description.
As Fig.6-1, manual mode is shown, which includes two panels-operation panel and function panel
that will be introduced in detail.
Function Panel
[X+], [X-], [Y+], [Y-], [Z+], [Z-] manual coordinate adjustment buttons are shown as:
They are respectively corresponding to X positive, X negative, Y positive, Y negative, Z positive and Z
negative; User can make machine move in related direction by clicking these buttons or number key
“6, 4, 8, 2, 9, 1” in mini-keyboard.
Acceleration button; It is used together with X, Y, Z direction keys for speeding up cutter, only
available under “Series” state. For instance, X-axis will reach manual high speed in X negative
direction when pressing simultaneously number key “4, 5” of mini-keyboard.
Manual screen must be active, which can be distinguished from the color of the title bar.
When manual screen is active, number lock is not taken into consideration, number key is active all the time.
Handwheel (MPG): to support handwheel (Manual Pulse Generator), we add the button [Handwheel]
in V10 Ncstudio. After installing a handwheel and pressing this button under manual mode, users can
manipulate the machine tool by handwheel. At this time, the X, Y, Z and A direction keys are invalid.
Stepping Manner (0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, >>): also called step-manner or increment-manner. Jog manner is
different from stepping-manner, which can control the machine’s feed distance more accurately. Every
time trigger the direction key, the machine will move a distance of a specified step-size. Press down
one button of [0.01], [0.1], [1], [10], each time trigger the direction key, system will move 0.01 mm, 0.1
mm, 1 mm, and 10 mm respectively. Moreover, V10 NcStudio also supports custom step-size. Press
down [>>] button, an “Input Box” dialogue will pop up, input a step-size, click [OK], value of the
custom step-size will be displayed behind [>>] button; E.g. if user inputs 500.0 after pressing [>>]
button, the step size will automatically change to 500.0. Pressing down [500.0] button will make
related axis move 500.0mm.
[Stop]
Shown as:
This function is enabled under the auto mode or the input of G code by users. press the button, the
machine will stops and uplifts the cutter to pause all machining tasks, then system enters “Auto | Idle”
state. This button is to breaking off the machining procedure normally.
Hotkey: F11, Only available under AUTO mode or input of G code under running state;
[Reset]
Shown as:
It is enabled under any situation. Press the button, the machine will stop the current machining task (if
it is machining) and restore from warning (if it is in E-stop status) state to “Idle” state. Using [Reset]
button to stop is different from using [Stop] button. [Reset] button terminates machining with E-stop,
and spindle’s state and cooling will not be changed, there is no deceleration and no cutter uplift.
Hotkey: F12, valid under all modes and states.
the auto mode; the others are the same as the buttons in auto mode.
Under manual mode, subfunction section includes: Normal (Q), Setting (E),
[Record X]
Press the button , system will record X-coordinate of the current position.
[Record Y]
Press the button , system will record Y-coordinate of the current position.
z Measurement Screen
Measurement Screen under Manual mode is as following, see Fig.6-5.
X inner center calibration is as Fig.6-6. (It’s the same as inner calibration of Y center and XY
center)
X outer center calibration is as Fig.6-7. (It’s the same as outer calibration of Y center and XY
center)
Boundary calibration
Boundary calibration includes left / right boundary calibration, being used to set boundary as
workpiece origin, as Fig.6-8.
Fig. 6-9 Setting Function Screen of POS Function Section under Manual Mode
Click [Edit] button, system will pop a dialog “Input Box” below. Input instruction into the dialog, click
[Ok] button, [Execute] button will be available. Click [Execute] button, system will execute this
instruction. Moreover, the instructions input will be remembered in the screen, which provides user
with a very convenient way to look over the instructions.
[Fixed presetting]
Fixed presetting is used to revise z coordinate of workpiece origin after tool change.
When calibrating, at first, ensure workpiece surface artificially, set workpiece surface as Z coordinate
of workpiece origin, then click button “First Time”, system will automatically record current Z
workpiece coordinate. If meeting tool change or tool break, click button “After Switching Tool”, system
will resume previous z coordinate of workpiece origin before tool change or tool break.
Attention:
Fixed presetting will be invalid after NcStudio is closed, each time to start NcStudio system, user needs to
reset fixed presetting.
Mobile presetting
Function Panel
Operation Mode
The operation panel of reference point displays the operation button related with mechanical point
and it also supports an alternant interface for manipulating machine to back to the origin of
mechanical coordinates system.
[All Back]
Shown as:
As the mechanical coordinate system zero, Machine origin (the reference point) is a fixed position on
the machine, which is positioned by both mechanical switch and electrical system. Regarding the
Mechanical Coordinate system, please refer to chapter 3.2. Operation of backing to the reference
point requires the support of machine hardware, so some type of machine doesn’t have this function.
Reference point is the benchmark of whole machine, so it calibrates the coordinate of the current
point.
To avoid inaccurate coordinate caused by power-off, E-stop and etc, please execute operation of
backing to the reference point after E-stop or program start or program stop.
[All Back] button is used to call both X-axis and Y-axis (used for two axes) to back to the reference
point. V10 Ncstudio also supports single-axis back and direct setting. Please refer to chapter 7.2 in
details.
[Reset]
This function has already been introduced in auto mode, please refer to auto mode for reference.
Under REFER mode, subfunction section includes: Normal (Q), Pos (W), and Track (E).
z Object Section
The upper part of object section is the same as normal function, except for program displaying section,
and the picture of this section will be omitted
[X Back]
Hotkey: F1, it is available only under REFER mode. Press the button, system will control the tool to
back to the machine origin along X-axis. When the operation finished, there will be a mark ( ) of
[Y Back]
Hotkey: F2, it is available only under REFER mode. Just like [X Back], Press the button, system will
control the tool to go back to the machine origin along Y-axis. When the operation finished, there will
be a mark ( ) of completing backing to the machine origin behind [Y-axis] in operation panel.
[Z Back]
Hotkey: F3, it is available only under REFER mode. Just like [X Back], press the button, system will
control the tool to go back to the machine origin along Z-axis. When the operation finished, there will
be a mark ( ) of completing backing to the machine origin behind [Z-axis] in operation panel.
[A Back]
Hotkey: F4, it is available only under REFER mode. Just like [X Back], press the button, system will
control the tool to go back to the machine origin along Y-axis. When the operation finished, there will
be a mark ( ) of completing backing to the machine origin behind [A-axis] in operation panel.
Hotkey: F5, it is available only under REFER mode. If user can make sure the current position is
consistent with its machine coordinate and there is no abnormal state, such as “E-stop”, user can click
the button to directly set the current machine coordinate as the accurate machine coordinate. When
the operation finished, there will be a mark ( ) of completing backing to Mechanical origin before
Shortcut key: Ctrl + O. The menu is used for opening the processing file saved in hard disk and
loading it into the decoder of the system. Then the parse engine will parse the file into G instructions,
and transfer these instructions to digital motion control card. Choose the menu item; system will flip
out the "Open and Load" dialog box, show in Fig.8-2. After loading the processing file, the title bar
and the mini-coordinate display zoom will display the name of processing file loaded.
Once a processing file is loaded into NcStudio system, it can not be modified. So if user wants to
modify the processing file loaded, user must unload the file first in Ncstudio system.
Note:
When the menu item with symbol “…” behind is chosen, the system will pop up a dialog box or an input box.
¾ [Unload]
This menu item is the same with the “unload” button in POS function section under AUTO mode.
After loading processing file in system, user can choose “Unload” to close the current loading file.
Then the parse engine buffer will release the loaded file.
Note:
If the loaded file is processing, the file loaded in parse engine buffer zone can’t be closed.
¾ [New]
User can create processing file and edit it instantaneously. Choose this menu item; the system will
create a new file and switch to editing window for code editing, besides, the file can be saved
instantaneously in editing window.
This menu item is used for opening processing file saved in disk and loading it into editing window.
User can edit the processing file in it. Clicking the menu option will pop up [open and edit] dialogue
box. User can operate it according to the prompt of the dialogue box.
That function can load the procedure file that has already been in parse engine buffer into the editing
window. That menu item is valid only when there are procedure files in parse engine buffer.
¾ [Load track]
The menu item is used for analyzing the related processing track of loaded processing file previously.
When processing in practice, the Pos function screen will also display the simulating trace, but it is
simulated according to executing the instruction step by step. These two tracks can be distinguished
by color. Select the option will load the processing track previously, and the opposite one is [clear
tracks].
This menu item is used for suspending loading processing track in system. If the track is too huge in
the process of loading, it will lead to system running slow. And then there are two options: select this
item to suspend loading track or select [Clear track] to clear loaded track and forbid continuing
loading track.
¾ [Clear track]
This item is used for clearing the loaded track and forbidding continuing loading track. After clicking
this option, it will clear out the selection state of [load track] menu option.
This menu item will open a new submenu; the submenu can display the recent loaded processing
file. If user needs to load these files, they can click the file name directly, it is more convenient for
user to load processing file fleetly.
¾ [System maintenance]
This menu item is mainly used for making a backup, recovering, installing and repackaging, etc.
Select this menu item will close the NcStudio for a while. Shown in Fig.8-3 below, then system will
pop up an option selecting dialogue box after selecting operation language. And the dialogue
includes 4 items: [key data backup], [Key data resume], [system installation], and [generate
installation packet].
z Under the “Backup Key Data” option card, user can backup key files in default directory,
including controlling parameters, sub program of common-G code, lead screw error data, PLC
program, etc. If there is backup file under the default directory, they will be displayed in the
window below. User can delete or preserve them, also can check the backup file property in the
window below by clicking the file name. The backup button is on the lower part of panel. User
can select whether to save the files under the default directory. If not, user can appoint another
directory for files backup.
z Under the “Key data backup” option card, user can resume the key files according to backup. If
there are backup files under the default directory, they will be displayed in the window below.
Clicking the file in the window, its attribute will be displayed below the window. User can
execute [delete] and [start resume] function. User can look up the backup files in other
appointed directory. If the former backup file exists and is saved in other position, user can click
[Browse] to search for backup file. Click the “Start Resume” button, the system will resume
automatically.
z Under the “System installation” option card, user can install NcStudio system over again. But
the installation will delete all former files under the installation directory and the new version
won’t keep any data of the old version. So it’s recommended to do backup before the
installation. If there is installation package under the default directory, they will be displayed in
the window below. Clicking the package in the window, its attribute will be displayed below the
window. User can execute [delete] and [start installation] or select other package by direction
key. Click the “Start Installation” button, the system will start setup automatically
z Under the “Generate installation packet” option card, user can create a new installation
package on the basis of current system data, which is useful to save a system of stable version.
If there are packages under the default directory, they will be displayed in the window below.
Clicking the “generate to default path…” below, the system will create the package under the
default path. Clicking the package in the window, its attribute will be displayed below the
window. User can execute [delete] and [start installation] or check the attribute of other
packages by direction key. Click the “generate to appointed path”, the system will create the
package under the defined path. Click the “Generate installation packet“, the system will start
generation automatically.
¾ [Restart system]
¾ [Exit]
The menu item is used for closing NcStudio system. If user does not save the processing file edited,
the system will prompt user to save first. User can operate as the prompts.
below:
¾ [Auto Mode]
It is corresponding to the AUTO button of operating panel. Select the menu item will shift the mode
to AUTO, shortcut key is Ctrl + F1.
¾ [Manual Mode]
It is corresponding to the Manual button of operating panel. Select the menu item will shift the mode
to Manual mode, shortcut key is Ctrl + F2.
¾ [Series]
It is corresponding to the Series button of operating panel. Select the menu item will appoint the
current manual manner as series.
¾ [Handwheel]
It is corresponding to the Handwheel button of operating panel. Select the menu item will appoint the
current manual manner as handwheel.
¾ [Stepping* 0.01],[Stepping*0.1],[Stepping*1],[Stepping*10]
It is corresponding to the stepping length selecting button of manual operating panel. Select this
item will appoint the current manual manner as stepping, and user can select related stepping
length.
It is corresponding to button on manual operation panel. Select the menu item will enable
users to customize stepping length.
It is corresponding to the REFER button of operating panel. Select the menu item will shift the mode
to REFER mode, the shortcut button is Ctrl + F4.
¾ [Single block]
¾ [Handwheel guidance]
If users need to use handwheel in machining, they need to connect handwheel first before selecting
this option. And then system will execute machining by handwheel.
This item is used to set current position as workpiece origin. It will not cause any movement to actual
position. User can also set workpiece origin in [WorkCoor] of [OFFSET] section or [Offset] screen.
This function is used for saving the current workpiece origin into the processing system file. User
can save the workpiece origin used frequently as original value and it can save 10 groups of
coordinate data in all. If user wants to rapidly position the workpiece origin set at the first time in the
future work, then this function can be used for saving the coordinate value of workpiece origin.
This function is used for loading the preset original coordinate value of workpiece origin and also
can go back to it. After loading the workpiece origin, you can use [back to the workpiece origin]
They are corresponding to the [Start], [Pause], [stop] button of operating panel in the auto mode.
This menu option is valid only in the auto mode, and can also be used for the simulation function.
¾ [Simulation mode]
The menu option is corresponding to [simulation] button of [Pos] function domain under the [auto]
mode. If the processing procedure has been loaded, and the current operating mode is "IDLE",
pressing down this button, system will carry out simulating with high speed automatically from the
first section. Simulation function is similar to demonstration function, but more superior. Simulation
function provides user with a fast and vivid simulating machining environment.
Running under the mode of simulating, the system will not drive the machine tool to do the relative
actions but to show the processing trace of the cutter in high speed in the trace window. By
simulating, the user sees which moving form the machine tool will do in advance to avoid damaging
the machine tool for the reason of mistakes in weaving the processing procedure. By simulating user
can also know the additional information. Once simulation starts, this item will change into “Stop and
Exit Simulation”, select this item again, system will exit simulation.
¾ [Selected Machining]
This item corresponds to button [SelWork] of [POS] function under [AUTO] mode, which is available
only under AUTO mode. The shortcut key is Ctrl + F9. It’s used for jumping section executing and
also in simulation mode. Selecting the menu item, the system will pop up a “execute (advance
options)” dialogue, as Fig.8-7. Use can handle it with prompt.
¾ [Breakpoint resume]
The item is corresponding to the “continue” button of [Pos] function screen under [AUTO] mode,
which is available only under AUTO mode. The shortcut key is Shift + F9. Selecting this item, system
will execute the processing file sequentially from the breakpoint last time. It can also be used in
simulation.
¾ [Mirror Machining]
This function is used for executing mirror machining, setting workpiece origin as center. And the
following dialogue will pop up, as Fig.8-8.
Workpiece origin is the origin of workpiece coordinate system and the origin of workpiece dimension
programming; generally speaking, it is a start-point of workpiece machining. Programmer can set
workpiece origin freely. The position relation between workpiece origin and reference point can be
set by [Set Workpiece Origin].
Select the menu item, tool head will go back to the workpiece origin automatically from current
position.
[Back to Workpiece Origin] have same function with button [Back to origin] of [Coordinate] function
screen under AUTO and MANUAL mode.
User can set a fixed point in advance, when there is any damage to the cutter or need to change
cutter, after selecting this item, system will uplift the cutter and back to the fixed point for you to
change tool.
This item is used to call all axes to go back to reference point. We suggest user to use this function
before machining starting or when E-stop occurs.
¾ [Reset]
The menu item corresponds to button [Reset] on operation panel, with shortcut key F12. Select this
menu item, the machine will stop current machining task (If it is machining), and restore from
warning state (If warning occurs) to IDLE state.
Using [Reset] button to stop is different from using [Stop] button. [Reset] terminates machining with
E-stop, and spindle’s state and cooling won’t be changed, there is no deceleration and no cutter
lifting.
¾ [Graduate Process]
Graduate Processing is mainly for rotary axis to execute equiangular array machining within a circle
in the source program.
¾ [Spindle]
¾ [Lubrication]
This menu option can set the startup or stop of lubrication valve.
¾ [Coolant]
This menu option can set the startup or stop of coolant valve.
¾ [Lighting]
¾ [About NcStudio]
Selecting the menu, the system will pop up [About NcStudio] dialog box, shown in Fig.8-13 below,
9 Parameters of Ncstudio
Ncstudio has abundant processing parameters. Because of these parameters, the system is
competent for various processing tasks. This chapter will specialize in introducing the parameters
involved in Ncstudio system. According to the different authorities, General parameters of Ncstudio
system can be subdivided into operator parameters, manufacturer parameters and developer
parameters. To look over or modify certain type of parameters, you must have enough authority to
do it
‘Tab key’ can be used to move the focus on the interface, while ‘Tab + Shift’ will move the focus in the reverse
direction;
In the parameter list box, only part of the parameters can be displayed. The following two methods will teach you how
to look over the complete content of the parameters: Look at the description window of the parameters information
under the low part of the parameter interface. This window will show you the complete information about the
parameter you chose. The other method, press down the ‘direction key’ (left or right direction key) in the parameter
list box and look over the whole information through the scroll bar.
All modification to the parameters must be done under the “idle” state of system.
Type: INT
Unit: None
1: Positive Direction
Range:
-1: Negative Direction
Default: -1
Type: Float
Unit: mm/p(millimeter/pulse)
Range: 0.0000009~999.0
Default: 0.001
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: -99999.0~99999.0
X: 0.0
Default: Y: 0.0
Z: -10000
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: -99999.0~99999.0
X: 3600.0
Default: Y: 2600.0
Z: 0.0
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Default: 1(true)
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
0 (false): Invalid
Range:
1(true): Valid
Default: 1(true)
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: 0~99999
Default: 50
Type: Bool
Unit: None
Default: 1(true)
Type: Bool
Unit: None
Default: 1(true)
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: 0.0~1.0
Default: 0.0
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0(false): invalid.
Range:
1(true): valid.
Default: 0(false)
N12030\N12040\N12050\N12060\N12070\N12080\N12090\N12100\N12110\N12120\N12130\
N12140 Time (Across Quadrant Compensation Parameter)
Type: Float
Unit: Sec(second)
Range: 0.0~0.1
Default: 0.0
N12031\N12041\N12051\N12061\N12071\N12081\N12091\N12101\N12111\N12121\N12131\
N12141 Compensation Quantity (Across Quadrant Compensation Parameter)
Type: Float
Unit: Mm(millimeter)
Range: 0.0~999.0
Default: 0.0
N12032\N12042\N12052\N12062\N12072\N12082\N12092\N12102\N12112\N12122\N12132\
N12142 Delay (Across Quadrant Compensation Parameter)
Type: Float
Unit: Sec(second)
Range: 0.0~0.1
Default: 0.0
N12033\N12043\N12053\N12063\N12073\N12083\N12093\N12103\N12113\N12123\N12133\
N12143 Intensity (Across Quadrant Compensation Parameter)
Type: FLOAT
Unit: None
Range: 0.01~0.99
Default: 0.75
Type: FLOAT
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.01~1000000.0
X\Y\Z: 48000
Default:
A: 600
Type: FLOAT
Unit: rpm
Range: 0~100000
Default: 50000
Type: FLOAT
Unit: rpm
Range: 0.0~100000.0
Default: 3500
Type: FLOAT
Unit: sec
Range: 0.0~60.0
Default: 5
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 0~256
Default: 10
Type: Character
Unit: none
Type: Float
Unit: mm
Range: none
Default: 0
Type: Float
Unit: mm
Range: none
Default: 0
N32023 \N32043 \N32063\ N32083\ N32103\ N32123\ N32143\N32163 The Wear Extent Of
Diameter (tool)
Type: Float
Unit: mm
Range: none
Default: 0
N32024 \N32044 \N32064\ N32084\ N32104\ N32124\ N32144\N32164 The wear extent of
length (tool)
Type: Float
Unit: mm
Range: none
Default: 0
N32030-32033\N32050-32053\N32070-32073\N32090-32093\N32110-32113\N32130-32133\
N32150-32153\N32170-N32173 Position offset (Tool X\Y\Z\A)
Type: Float
Unit: mm
Range: none
Default: 0
Type: BOOL
Unit: none
0(false):invalid
Range:
1(true):valid
Default: 0(false)
Type: Float
Unit: sec
Default: 18000
Type: Float
Unit: sec
Range: 0.0~100.0
Default: 5
Type: Bool
Unit: None
Default: 1 (True)
Type: INT
Unit: None
Type: Float
Unit: None
Range: 0.001~10.0
Default: 0.001
Type: Float
Unit: None
Range: 0.001~10.0
Default: 0.01
Type: Float
Unit: None
Range: 0.001~10.0
Default: 0.1
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 1~1000
Default: 1
Type: Bool
Unit: None
Default: 1 (True)
Type: Float
Unit: mm/s2(millimeter/second²)
Range: 1.0~1000.0
Default: 200.0
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0: None
Range: 1: Mini keyboard
2: extend keyboard
Default: 0
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0(False):Not Install
Range:
1(True):Install
Default: 1(true)
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: 0.0~999.0
Default: 5.0
Type: Float
Range: 0.001~99999
Default: 300.0
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0 (False): Invalid
Range:
1 (True): Valid
Default: 1 (True)
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: 0.0~9999.0
Default: 1
Type: Float
Unit: Mm
Range: 0.0~99.0
Default: 0.001
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0 (False): Invalid
Range:
1 (True): Valid
Default: 0(false)
Type: Float
Unit: Mm
Range: -99999.0~99999.0
Default: 0
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 0, 1, 2, 3
Default: 0
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: 0.0~0.1
Default: 0.0
Type: Float
Unit: s(second)
Range: 0.0~999.0
Default: 0.0
Type: Float
Unit: S(Second)
Range: 0~0.064
Default: 0.01
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Default: 0.0
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.0~100000.0
Default: 5000.0
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.0~100000.0
Default: 3000.0
Type: Float
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 400.0
Type: Float
Unit: Mm/s2(millimeter/second2)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 4000.0
Type: Float
Unit: Mm/s2(millimeter/second2)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 3000.0
Type: Float
Unit: Mm/s3(millimeter/second3)
Range: 0.001~10000000000.0
Default: 5000.0
Type: INT
Unit: None
0: Trapezoidal Algorithm
Range: 1: S Type Algorithm
2: LEP Algorithm
Default: 1
Type: Float
Unit: Mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 1800.0
Type: Float
Unit: Mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 100.0
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0:invalid
Range:
1:valid
Default: 0
Type: Bool
Unit: None
Range: 0-4
Default: 0
Type: Float
Unit: None
Range:
Group 0: 1
Group 1: 1.5
Default: Group 2: 2
Group 3: 2.5
Group 4: 3
Type: Float
Unit: None
Range:
Group 0: 1
Group 1: 1.1
Default: Group 2: 1.2
Group 3: 1.3
Group 4: 1.5
Type: Float
Unit: None
Range:
Group 0: 1
Group 1: 1.2
Default: Group 2: 1.6
Group 3: 2
Group 4: 999
Type: Float
Unit: None
Range: 0.01-10
Default: 1
PLT file translation parameters are used for the translation of PLT file. PLT, is a processing file format
of 2 dimension defined by America HP company. It is usually used on the embossment and
advertising carving, constituting the following parameters: cutter lifting height of dry run movement,
PLT unit, the space between cutters in PLT area processing, the processing depth of 2D file, and so
on.
Type: Float
Unit: Mm
Range: 0.0~99999.0
Default: 1
Type: Float
Unit: mm/plu(millimeter/plu)
Range: 0.001~99999.0
Default: 40
N65002 Space_ between_ Cutters _in_ PLT Area(PLT File Translation Parameter)
Type: FLOAT
Unit: Mm(millimeter)
Range: 0.0001~99999.0
Default: 0.025
Type: FLOAT
Unit: Mm(millimeter)
Range: -99999.0~0.0
Default: -1
DXF file translation parameters are used for the translation of DXF file. It includes the following
parameters: cutter lifting height of dry run movement, the processing depth of 2D file, processing
mount of each time, taking the starting point as the zero point, the shape separate processing valid,
bottom processing valid, and so on.
Type: FLOAT
Unit: Mm
Range: 0.0~99999.0
Default: 1
Type: FLOAT
Unit: Mm(millimeter)
Range: -99999.0~0.0
Default: -1
Type: FLOAT
Unit: Mm(millimeter)
Range: -99999.0~0.0
Default: 0
N65103 Taking_ Starting Point_ as_ Zero Point(DXF File Translation Parameter)
Type: Bool
Unit: None
Default: 1(true)
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0(False): invalid
Range:
1(True): valid
Default: 0(False)
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
0(false): invalid
Range:
1(true): valid
Default: 0(false)
ENG file translation parameters are used for the translation of the ENG file. It includes cutter lifting
height of dry run movement, pause when meeting cutter exchange and reminding cutter exchange,
etc.
Type: FLOAT
Unit: Mm
Range: 0.0~99999.0
Default: 1
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0(False):invalid
Range:
1(True):valid
Default: 1(true)
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 1~9999
Default: 1
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0(False):not in use
Range:
1(True):under use
Default: 0(false)
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0(False):invalid
Range:
1(True):valid
Default: 0(false)
Type: FLOAT
Unit: Mm(millimeter)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 0
Type: FLOAT
Unit: Mm(millimeter)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 0
Type: Float
Unit: Mm
Range: -99999.0~99999.0
Default: 10000
Type: Float
Unit: Deg
Default: 10000
Type: Float
Unit: Mm
Range: -3.40282e+038~3.40282e+038
Default: 0
Type: Float
Unit: deg
Range: -99999.0~100000.0
Default: 0
Type: Float
Unit: Mm/min
Range: 0-100000
Default: 3000
Type: Float
Range: 0~48000.0
Default: 1800
Type: Float
Unit: Mm (millimeter)
Range: -99999~99999
Default: 0
Type: Float
Unit: Ms
Range: 0~100000.0
Default: 1000
Type: Float
Unit: Mm (millimeter)
Range: -99999~99999
Default: 0
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 3000.0
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 5000
Type: Float
Unit: rpm
Range: 0~100000
Default: 30
Type: Float
Unit: rpm
Range: 0~100000
Default: 200
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0(False):not Prohibit
Range:
1(True):Prohibit
Default: 1(true)
Type: INT
Unit: None
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0 (False): Valid
Range:
1 (True): Invalid
Default: 0(false)
N72004 The Spindle Stops Rotating When Pressing Down The Stop Button
Type: Bool
Unit: None
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: -99999-0
Default: -1
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: -3.40282e+038~3.40282e+038
Default: 5
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0(False):invalid
Range:
1(True):Valid
Default: 0(False)
Type: FLOAT
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: -99999.0~99999.0
Default: -10000.0
Type: FLOAT
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Default: 10000.0
Type: FLOAT
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 600
Type: FLOAT
Unit: Mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 600
Type: INT
Unit: None
Type: FLOAT
Unit: Mm(millimeter)
Range: 0-9999
Default: 10
N73004 The specified cutter lifting distance of the Z-axis when pausing
Type: FLOAT
Unit: Mm(millimeter)
Range: 0-500
Default: 10
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0 (False):not Stop
Range:
1 (True): Stop
Default: 1 (True)
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0(False):Not cancel
Range:
1(True):cancel
Default: 1(true)
Type: Bool
Unit: None
Default: 1(True)
Type: FLOAT
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Type: FLOAT
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Type: INT
Unit: None
1:Positive direction
Range:
-1:Negative direction
X/Y/A : -1
Default:
Z: 1
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.001~10000.0
Default: 1800
Type: Float
Unit: rpm
Range: 0.001~10000.0
Default: 1800
Type: INT
Unit: None
1:positive direction
Range:
-1:negative direction
X/Y/A: 1
Default:
Z: -1
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.001~10000.0
Default: 60
Type: Float
Unit: rpm
Range: 0.001~10000.0
Default: 60
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: -1000.0~1000.0
X\Y: 2.0
Default:
Z: -2.0
Type: Float
Unit: deg
Range: -1000.0~1000.0
Default: 0
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: None
Default: 1
Type: INT
Unit: None
Default: 2
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0 (False): Auto
Range:
1 (True): Manual
Default: 0 (False)
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min
Range: None
Default: 60
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: None
Default: 1
Type: Float
Unit: None
Range: 0.0~10.0
Default: 0.1
Type: Float
Unit: Mm
Range: -1000.0~1000.0
Default: 0
Type: INT
Unit: Mm
Range:
Default: 10
Type: Float
Unit: Mm/min
Range:
Default: 300
Type: Float
Unit: Mm
Range: -99999.0~99999.0
X: 0
Default: Y: 0
Z: -1
Type: Float
Unit: deg
Range: -99999.0~99999.0
Default: 0
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0:not available
1:available only the processing speed downwards
Range: z-axis
2:available when the z-component of the processing
speed downwards z-axis
Default: 0
Type: Float
Range: 0.0~100000.0
Default: 480.0
Type: Float
Unit: Mm
Range: 0.0~1000.0
Default: 10.0
Type: Bool
Unit: None
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: -99999.0~99999.0
Default: 0.0
Type: Bool
Unit: None
0(false):not clew
Range:
1(true):clew
Default: 1(true)
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
0(False):invalid
Range:
1(True):valid
Default: 1(true)
Type: INT
Unit: KB
Range: 0~100000
Default: 1000
Type: INT
Unit: None
1:positive direction
Range:
2:negative direction
Default: 1
Type: INT
Unit: None
Default: 0
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range:
Default: -1
10 Appendix of Ncstudio
10.1 Appendix of shortcut keys
Most of those following are global shortcut keys, the local shortcut keys will be identified with “★”,
offering the precondition of enabling.
z Num button can select function and current mode, following the order from the left to the right:
1 Position function section
2 Offset function section
3 Program function section
4 System function section
5 Parameter function section
6 Diagnosis function section
7 Auto mode
8 Manual mode
9 Reference point mode
z Select current function picture under the function section by key combination Q、W、E、R、T、
Y, following the order from the left to the right:
Q First function picture
W Second function picture
E Third function picture
R Forth function picture
T Fifth function picture
Y Sixth function picture
z Ctrl + F* (* represents figure) Select the mode by key combination:
Ctrl + F2 Manual mode
Ctrl + F4 Reference point mode
z Other short-cut keys:
F1~ F7 Function picture operation button (available in function
mode)
★F9 Start (available in auto mode)
★F11 Stop (available in auto mode)
Ctrl + O Open and load
Ctrl + U Unload
Ctrl + N New processing program (non-automatic)
★Ctrl + F9 Select processing (available in auto mode)