eNovaCNC Operating Manual
eNovaCNC Operating Manual
For
Pulse Generator : ELPULS 55 Series
Note: This Manual provides guidance in brief for the operations of eNovaCNC. It should be
used in conjunction with eNovaCNC On-line or Off-line Help.
This chapter introduces you to the controller of ELEKTRA Wire EDM machine. You can
interact with the machine either through the Machine Control Panel or through keyboard &
mouse attached with the controller. The machine will interact with you with the help of the
display. The display is situated at the top of the interface panel. It shows the status of all
the operations taking place on the Machine tool.
1. Getting Started
2. Screen Layout
The function key Panel is divided into two parts. The function keys displayed in first row
are used for selecting main modes like Manual, Job-Set, Run, Status, Setting etc. After
selecting main mode corresponding submenus are displayed in second row.
The main mode functions or sub menu functions can be selected directly by clicking
mouse button or using touch screen, if available.
The same can be also selected using keyboard. The main modes can be selected using
combination of ALT key + corresponding function key. E.g. to select Run mode press ALT
+ F8 and to select setting mode press ALT + F10 and so on.
The submenu can be selected by pressing the corresponding function key directly.
<Manual> operation modes are the first available modes after loading the application.
<Manual> operations give you the functions required to perform machine commands of
jogging, machine referencing, switching ON/OFF conditions, etc. Following modes come
under manual operations:
From this dialog user can do the Jogging, Machine referencing, Jog Zero & Prejog
operations.
2.2 Job-Set Mode (Alt + F4)
Work-piece used in manufacturing has to be referred either from an edge or from center of
a hole. Function of <JobSet> mode is to find the edge of the work-piece or the center of
the hole. <EFCF> stands for EDGE FIND and CENTER FIND Operation Before
machining; one also needs to make the Wire exactly vertical. Auto Wire Verticality facility
(abbreviated as [AWV]) is also provided in the same mode. This mode also provides
Work-piece Rotation angle calculation mode. (As AlignEF, AlignCF)
This function is used to find and set edge reference for the Work-piece
EF Function Key Set:
This function is used to find and set center reference for the Work-piece
CF Function Key Set:
Align Mode
This mode is used to calculate and set work piece rotation angle. After aligning the job,
the CNC rotates the coordinate system as per align angle. The subsequent actions of
machine movement, sparking, job setting takes place according to set angle.
You can align the job (and hence coordinate system) using edge reference or center of
two holes. When using edge reference for job aligning, you can also use dial gauge.
A dialog has been displayed for AWV mode, which contains mode selection for following
three operations
¾ AWV Mode: To make the wire vertical
¾ AWV-Jig: To make the wire vertical
¾ Guide Span and Worktable Height Calculation: To calculate the Guide span &
Worktable height.
EFVOLT key is used to select high or low voltage for spark during JobSet &
Dryspark Operation.
Factory setup contains the parameters, which are set in Factory. User is not allowed to
change these parameters.
User Setup and factory setup contains following key set:
This chapter explains the CODES (or COMMANDS) used in creating the NC Program with
their applications and examples. It explains all the necessary terms and definitions that
are frequently used in connection with a NC program.
4.1 Motion Program for A CNC Machine
Computerized Numerical Control (abbreviated as CNC) machine understands a group of
commands, which are called motion codes or simply G-Codes and M-Codes. The
sequence of these commands in a particular syntax is called NC PROGRAM. This NC
PROGRAM changes with the size and shape of a Part to be cut. Hence it is also called
PART PROGRAM. The codes and commands of the NC PROGRAM are converted into
machine movements and/or settings inside the controller, which in turn produces the
component according to the NC PROGRAM. As the major function of this NC Program is
to maneuver the machine table movements it is also called MOTION PROGRAM. In this
manual the terms NC PROGRAM, PART PROGRAM and MOTION PROGRAM are used
interchangeably. This Manual explains all the G, M and E codes used in ELPULS-50
controller Mastering these codes and formats will help you to exploit the power of the
machine to the fullest extent.
4.2 Structure of a NC Program
Any NC Program is divided into number of Blocks. A BLOCK is further divided into number
of Words. A WORD is an ADDRESS (an ALPHABET from A to Z) followed by an
EXPRESSION or a VALUE (positive or negative) associated with it. A WORD can be
classified as CODE (or COMMAND) and PARAMETER. Any WORD with ADDRESS 'G' or
'M' or 'E' is treated specially as CODE. All other Words are treated as Parameters and are
used along with the Codes. Codes with similar functions are associated to form a GROUP.
A block cannot have two Codes from a same GROUP. In such a condition Group Clash
occurs and Error is generated. Some codes are STAND ALONE type of codes. Any Block
can contain one and only one Stand Alone code in it.
Two characters are treated very specially by the controller. They are '/' and ‘;'. Block
beginning with '/'will be skipped by the controller if the SKIP block feature is turned ON.
Any Text after ';' in a Block is always ignored by the controller, so that you can write your
own notes, comments after this. Part of a NC Program is shown below as an Example:
Program for cutting Die plate
XY layer:
It is the layer drawn at XY guide level.
UV layer:
It is the layer drawn at UV guide level.
Top layer:
It is the layer drawn at the height of work-piece from worktable height.
ProgHeight layer:
It is the height at which profile is programmed.
DrawHeight layer:
Height at which user wishes to view the profile. It is user settable parameter.
Wirepath layer:
It is the connecting lines between XY and UV layers.
Guide Span:
Distance between Upper and Lower wire guides when Z position is 0.
Work-Table Height:
Distance between top surface of worktable & lower (XY) guide.
The following window will popup. Select the options for backup from this window.
1. From list of machine models select the current machine model. After selecting the
Machine Model, the selection dialog looks like
2. From list of drives select the appropriate drive. After selecting the Motor model, the
selection dialog looks like
4. From list of languages select the language in which software to be installed. After
selecting the language, the selection dialog looks like
5. After selecting language option, press OK button. If selection is correct then at last
6. Now the installer will download related files into controller. After successful downloading
of files into controller, the installer will inform to copy the technology files by displaying
following windows.
7. To copy the technology files, use Parameter -> Backup -> Restore option and select
Technology option from the given options. Navigate to the system to proper folder which
contains technology. The system will copy technology files from the specified path.
¾ Method 1: