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2. CONVERSATIONAL AUTOMATIC
PROGRAMMING FUNCTION FOR
LATHES
AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING
FUNCTION
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Symbolic CAP T is a conversational automatic programming function for
lathes. It has the following features:
User–friendly operation procedure that is easy to use, even by
beginners
Symbolic CAP T is easy even for beginners to use, thanks to its
support of graphical menus (icons) and mouse–driven conversational
processing. In addition, it provides a wealth of help messages.
Operating procedure for experienced operators
Symbolic CAP T commands can be entered from the keyboard,
enableing experienced operators to operate the system quickly.
Customizing
Symbolic CAP T can be customized. It is possible to assign a
frequently used function to a menu that is constantly displayed,
allowing that function to be called merely by clicking a button.
One–click switching of screen
The screen can be switched between that for maching definition and
that for figure preparation simply by clicking button. Therefore, even
if a figure is found to be missing during machining definition, figure
input need not be repeated from the very beginning.
Symbolic figure input
Blank and part figures can be entered using conventional symbolic
figure input based on arrows.
Fully automatic process determination
An optimum machining type, a tool, a portion to be cut, and machining
conditions can be automatically selected simply by entering blank and
part figures. Even beginners can create machining programs quickly
and easily.
Machining simulation
Three–dimensional animated machining simulation and tool path
drawing are performed simultaneously. Animated machining
simulation allows the operator to actually observe the progress of
machining. Tool path drawing enables the operator to check the tool
path generated by a machining program in detail.,
Symbolic CAP T can be used with the following lathes, simply by adding
an optional module:
Basic module VI
1 spindle, 1 turret (1 path)
2 spindles, 1 turret (1 path)(*)
C–/Y–axis module(*)
Lathe supporting Y–/C–axis machining
2–path control module(*)
1 spindle, 2 turrets (2 paths)
2 spindles, 2 turrets (2 paths)
* Under development
2.3
SYMBOLIC CAP T
2.3.1
Features of
Symbolic CAP T
2.3.2
Applicable Machines