Manual Guide i Software Simplifies Programming of Complex

Lathe and Milling Applications

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Ease of use has been the primary driver of the Manual Guide i development. Our
engineers have looked at the particular requirements of the shop floor and designed a
state-of-the-art product. Easy to understand and straightforward operator interface,
interactive screens and powerful machining functions are the key features of Manual
Guide i. Manual Guide i is available for Milling, Turning and a combination of both.
Manual Guide i
Experience the Productivity of the Future
With a few keystrokes, and within a third of the time required on a standard CNC ISO
environment, it is possible to input, test and execute a program with Manual Guide i.

Operator Friendly Programming Environment

A simple screen and operator interface design is at the center of Manual Guide i. Simple
screen graphical design with clear functional zones, dynamic soft keys and pop-up
windows guide the operator step by step through the process. With a minimum of training,
Benefits of Manual Guide i
it is possible to program a wide range of parts. A powerful graphical simulation allows
! Saves Production Time
immediate control of the part profile.
-Fast part program Advance Program Editor
development
-Efficient online program The Manual Guide i program editor is very similar to Windows. Advanced editing
verification and accuracy functions, such as continuous search without re-typing the string name, copy/cut/paste, and
check
copying program contents from one program to another, make program editing easier than
! Increases Productivity
-Reduces machine setup time ever.
-Flexibility in manufacturing Powerful Profile Calculation
Features of Manual Guide i It is possible to program complicated machining profiles using the advanced functions of
! Powerful “Fill-in-the-Blank” Shop Manual Guide i. Any change in the program can be instantly verified with the 3D graphical
Floor Programming
simulation, making any modification easy, even during machining.
! Windows “Look and Feel”
Graphical Interface Seamless Environment Switching
! Minimize Machine Downtime with
Online Programming Manual Guide i features seamless integration between Manual Guide i operation and DIN
Capability ISO/G-Code programming. This allows, for instance, the integration of a pre-defined and
! Integrated and Comprehensive complex machining process with a shop floor designed program.
-Tool Management and
Probing Cycles Superior Program Animation
! Realistic Machining Simulation
-3-D Solid Model Machining Manual Guide i provides superior graphic animation for optimum productivity. A
Simulation is Available machining program can be simulated in both the 2D view or 3D solid model, and the
! User-Friendly Operation cutting path and tooling are displayed. In addition, standard G code programs can be
-Softkey Selection of animated in Manual Guide i, greatly enhancing part program development.
Comprehensive Cycle
Library
Tool Management Functions
! Ideal for Small/Medium Sized Job
Shops The Tool Management function integrates all the data required to manage tools, names,
-Specialty parts
offset values, life data, etc. Manual Guide i provides an automatic setup of cutting
condition tied to the Tool Management system.
 Set-Up Guidance
User orientated guidance is provided to simplify work and tool offset setup. Screens
are provided to automatically locate the part and to set tool geometry offsets. Part
measurement cycles update tool wear offsets to improve part quality.

Milling Made Easy

Manual Guide i supports a broad range of applications from a conventional milling machine to complex
machining centers, automatic tool changes, as well as with or without tilting heads. To all the benefits
described above, Manual Guide i adds :
Advanced Cycles and Functions
An extremely rich set of advanced cycles designed to ease the cutting process
! Contour Machining (side, pocket, groove) ! Facing Functions (square, circle, ring)
! Drilling Functions (Center drill, tap, ream, bore, back ! Side Cutting Functions (square, circle, track, single-side)
bore) ! Pocketing Functions (square, circle, track, groove)
! Hole Pattern Functions (line, arc, circle, square grid) ! Manual Guide i also supports probe measuring functions
A Leading Turning Solution
Manual Guide i supports a broad range of lathe configurations. From manual lathes to CNC operation,
Manual Guide I provides a consistent operation from prototype to mass production. Further features:
Cycle Cutting

! Turning (outer, inner and end face) ! C-axis and live tooling
! Grooving (standard or trapezoidal) ! Necking (DIN 509-F, DIN 509-E or DIN 76)
! Threading (general, metric, unified, PT or PF) ! Drilling (center drilling, drilling, reaming, boring or
tapping)

All the programmed profiles can be optimised to reduce the machining time as well as any wasted “air-cutting”
motion.

Support of Multi-Function Machines

It is now easier to program a compound machine or a multi-path lathe with Manual Guide i. The software
greatly simplifies the time consuming setup operations of these complex machines. It allows a straight forward
check of machining programs featuring both turning and milling functions.

MANUAL GUIDE i simulator, runs on a personal computer with Windows 2000® or Windows Xp®.
Program creating functions and machining simulation, which are similar to the MANUAL GUIDE i for CNC,
can be used on a personal computer.
On a personal computer screen, MANUAL GUIDE i screen and MDI are displayed, and MDI can be operated
directly by a mouse as well as key board of the personal computer.

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