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3. CONVERSATIONAL AUTOMATIC
PROGRAMMING FUNCTION FOR
MACHINING CENTERS
AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMING
FUNCTION
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Symbolic CAP M is conversational automatic programming software for
machining centers. It has the following features:
User–friendly operation that is easy to use, even by beginners
Symbolic CAP M is easy even for beginners to use, thanks to its support of
graphical menus (icons) and mouse–driven conversational processing. In
addition, it features a large library of help messages.
Operating procedure for experienced operators
Symbolic CAP M commands can be entered directly from the keyboard,
enabling experienced operators to operate the system quickly.
Customizing
Symbolic CAP M can be customized. It is possible to assign a frequently
used function to a tool bar that is constantly displayed on the screen,
allowing that function to be called merely by clicking the corresponding
button.
Symbolic figure input
Blank and part figures can be entered using conventional symbolic figure
input based on arrows.
Fully automatic process determination
The optimum machining type, tool, and machining conditions can be
automatically selected simply by entering blank and part figures. Thus, 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 observe a simulation of the machining progress. Tool path
drawing enables the operator to check the tool path generated by a
machining program in detail.
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SYMBOLIC CAP M
Features