Operation
Learn how to use the HMIelite in order to create any type of pieces.
Learn how to use the HMIelite in order to create any type of pieces.
In order to load a tool in the magazine or in the spindle, it is necessary that the tool has been previously defined in the CNC tool table.
This table defines the list of available tools and the data associated with each of them (Number, Family, Corrector, Status, Type, Length, etc.). This table is common for all the machine magazines.
The following types of parameters can be edited in the tool table:
· Numeric parameters. Edit the desired value and press [ENTER].
· Icons. Click the mouse or press the space bar to change the icon.
· Dropdowns. Select the desired option from the available options using the mouse or the keyboard arrows.
To edit the values of a tool follow these steps:
The HMI displays a magazine table for each tool magazine that the CNC has. The magazine table shows the distribution of the tools and the remaining life of each of them (if life control is active).
To load a tool into the magazine follow these steps:
The same process is also explained in the following video:
Tool calibration is available from the "Jog" and "Execute" pages, and is accessed via the [Measure / Offsets] softkey or [F10].
Depending on the CNC type (Lathe or Milling model), the [Tool calibration] button will be different. The HMI offers in both CNC types the possibility of calibrating both lathe and milling tools. The HMI will show the necessary data and update the help graphic depending on the selected tool.
Milling CNC model.
Lathe CNC model with a milling tool.
Depending on if there is a tabletop probe or not, the HMI will display all types of tool-calibration or not. These are all possible tool-calibration types:
Manual calibration. Calibration without probe. It is done without the tabletop probe. A reference surface is required in order to calibrate the tool. All movements are performed manually. Check 0.4 How to calibrate a tool manually section for more information.
Semi-automatic calibration. Calibration with probe. This option is available when you have a desktop probe. The positioning movements are carried out manually and the probing movement is carried out by the CNC. Check 0.5 How to calibrate a tool semi-automatically section for more information.
Automatic calibration. Calibration with probe. This option is available when you have a desktop probe. All movements are performed by the CNC using the #PROBE calibration canned cycle. Check 0.6 How to calibrate a tool automatically section for more information. In addittion, it is also possible to run an automatic tool calibration cycle during a program with its corresponding cycle, both in ISO and conversational. In order to do that, navigate to Probing Cycles and insert one of them into the program.
The same process is also explained in the following video:
Manual calibration only allows you to calibrate the active tool, which can be either a milling machine or a lathe. The CNC will show the necessary data and update the help graphic depending on the selected tool.
As a probe is not available, a reference surface is necessary to be able to calibrate the tool. Calibration consists of manually moving the tool until it makes contact with the reference surface corresponding to the axis on which the tool is to be calibrated, and then validating the calibration on that axis. After validation, the new values are saved in the tools table.
This option is only available if you have a desktop probe installed on the machine.
On a milling model, the HMI allows you to calibrate the length or radius of the milling tools and the offsets of the lathe tools. In a lathe model, it allows to calibrate the offsets of any tool.
Calibration consists of manually approaching the tool to the probe and then ordering the CNC to carry out the probing movement. The CNC will move the tool along the selected axis until it makes contact with the probe. After making contact with the probe, the calibration in that axis is considered finished and the values are updated. After completing the calibration, withdraw the tool manually in the opposite direction in which the probing movement has been done.
To calibrate a tool with a probe follow these steps:
This calibration is only available if you have a desktop probe installed on the machine. All movements are performed by the CNC. This option allows you to calibrate both milling and lathe tools. The CNC will show the necessary data and will update the help graphic depending on the selected tool.
Calibration is performed using a probe canned cycle. The CNC moves the tool until it makes contact with the probe and validates the calibration in each of the axes. The tool can be calibrated in any of the axes of the plane.
Calibration starts by pressing the [START] key. When the CNC finishes the calibration on the selected axes, it updates the tool table with the measured values. In addition, the CNC assumes the new values.
To calibrate a tool automatically follow these steps:
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