Download - Users'Manual of Glass Cutting
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Preface
Thank you for choosing our products.
This manual will help you acquaint with the product of our company and understand the
information of system constitution and configuration and usage.
It introduces the process of system installing and various functions. Before using this system,
please read this manual in details. You will find it is beneficial for you to use it.
For the hardware and software update continuously, it is possible that the software and the
hardware you have received differ from the statement of this manual, for which we apology to you.
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Attention
Pay attention to the followings:
1) Don’t plug or pull out the cable connected with the computer when power on.
2) Don’t plug or pull out any hardware devices, like the control card.
3) In order to ensure safety and avoid disturbance, the shell of computer and glass cutting machine
must be grounded.
4) If machine is not in use, please shut off the power supply in time.
5) Please unplug the power supply, if machine will not be used for a period of time.
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Fast Master Chapter
This chapter applies to the condition that all wires have been connected to electrical apparatus
and the control card and Ncstudio system have been well installed.
Check if the conjunction is correct. Test whether the communication signal is normal.
Join the terminal board to port JP1 of the card with DB37 M/F cable, supply 24V power to the terminal board, and power on the machine signal system (proximity switch, etc). Examine signal input indicator LED on the terminal board: if the origin switch is normally closed, three LEDs of X0、Y0、Z0 should be alight. Then you can touch the origin switch through artificial imitation (For travel switch, artificial pressure can be used to observe whether signals can be received. For photoelectrical switch, artificially obstruct the light to see if the signals can be gotten. For metal proximity switch, artificially touch it with metal to see if the signals can be gotten.). If the corresponding LED is out when being touched, it indicates the origin signals have been sent to the terminal board. If the origin switch connected is normally opened, LED should be normally out, and by artificially touching the switch, LED will become light, which shows the origin signals have been received by terminal board. The same method can be taken to test other ports to make sure the correctness of the wiring between terminal board and machine tool. This method can greatly shorten the debugging time.
Debug Signals
Open the computer and run the NcStudio software. Open [DIAG]→[I/O Port] window, you will see many mapping inPorts and outPorts. Green lamps indicate the signals are valid, while red lamps indicate the signals are invalid. Revise the polarity of the mapping inPorts according to the type of the origin switch, E-STOP buttons, and other buttons you have chosen, and so on. Polarity of the normally open inPort is N, and polarity of the normally closed inPort is P. After all modification has been finished, exit from NcStudio software and restart it. Your modification will become effective. Supply power to the electrical box. Open the computer and run NcStudio software. Open [DIAG]→[I/O Port] window, and the dots should be in red before the ports, such as ”program start”, “program stop”, “calibration signal”, origin signals of three axes, E-stop signal. If the dots show in green, you must examine the circuitry in electrical box and the polarity of the signals. If there is no problem with the circuitry, you have to revise the corresponding polarity to make sure the dots in front of the signals above show in red.
Load processing program, open [AUTO] interface, press [Start] button, and observe if the color of the dots in front of “Program Start” changes. They should be in green when pressed and in red when released. If no change occurs to this dot, please turn to step one to check if LED on terminal board functions normally, check DB37M/F cable and make sure whether wiring conjunction of DB50M/F cable is fastened with the card and the terminal board. Imitate to touch the origin signals according to the first step. Check the reference point signals of X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis as step one. Once the origin signal is being touched, the signal dot should be in green.
Set parameters
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Set the [pulse equivalent] of manufacturer parameters. The smaller the pulse equivalent is, the higher the resolution will be. But if the pulse equivalent is too small, the maximum feed speed will be affected. Generally speaking, some users can set the pulse equivalent as 0.001mm/P (The corresponding maximum feed speed is 9600mm/min ) or as 0.0005mm/P( The corresponding maximum feed speed is 4800mm/min ); for users who are not critical about the accuracy, pulse equivalent can be set a little larger, such as 0.002mm/P(The corresponding maximum feed speed is 19200mm/min) or 0.005mm/P(The corresponding maximum feed speed is 48000mm/min). After the pulse equivalent has been confirmed, please compute the electronic gear ratio of servo driver in accordance with value of this pulse equivalent. Electronic gear ration= encoder resolution × pulse equivalent × mechanical deceleration ratio/ pitch; thereinto, mechanical deceleration ratio= reducer rotation speed input/ rotation speed output=driven gear tooth number/driving gear tooth number. Move the machine manually to make sure the correctness of moving direction of each axis, be noted NcStudio abides by right-hand coordinates system. That is to say, rightward movement of X-axis is the positive direction, upward movement of Z-axis is the positive direction, while the positive direction of Y-axis is moving far away from the operator. (If Y-axis movement is the worktable movement, the positive direction is the direction of worktable moving towards the operator). If this direction is not right, you can revise [Axis Direction] parameter or relative servo driver parameter of manufacturer parameters. Set [worktable stroke] of manufacturer parameters on the basis of the actual machine tool dimension to make the software limit into function. Set [mechanical reference point] of manufacturer parameters on the basis of origin sensor installation position of the three axes, execute [back to the reference point] action, and carefully observe the moving direction of the axes when machine tool is backing to the reference point. If the moving direction is abnormal, you need to reset the parameters of [back to reference point] of manufacturer parameters.
Load processing file and start machining (or perform manual machining).
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Content
1. Summarization ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. System Features .................................................................................................................... 2
1.2. Software Update Records ...................................................................................................... 4
2. System Installation and Connection .......................................................................................... 5
2.1. The Basic Configuration of Ncstudio ...................................................................................... 6
2.1.1. Host Computer................................................................................................................ 6
2.1.2. Operating System ........................................................................................................... 6
2.2. Ncstudio Installation ............................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1. Software Setup ............................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2. Installation of Control Card and Other External Equipments.......................................... 8
2.2.3. Other Installation Problems .......................................................................................... 11
2.3. Uninstall of Ncstudio System................................................................................................ 11
2.4. Connection of Control Card and Driving System ................................................................. 11
3. Basic Concepts of Ncstudio .....................................................................................................12
3.1. Operation Mode and State ................................................................................................... 13
3.1.1. Operation Mode ............................................................................................................ 13
3.1.2. Operation Status ........................................................................................................... 13
3.2. Machine Coordinate System ................................................................................................ 14
3.2.1. Mechanical Coordinate System.................................................................................... 15
3.2.2. Workpiece Coordinate System ..................................................................................... 15
4. Operation Interfaces of Ncstudio ............................................................................................. 16
4.1. Integral Operation Interface.................................................................................................. 17
4.2. Title Bar ................................................................................................................................ 17
4.3. Menu Bar .............................................................................................................................. 18
4.4. NC (Numerical Control) State Bar ........................................................................................ 18
4.5. Information Prompt Bar ........................................................................................................ 19
4.6. Function Window.................................................................................................................. 19
4.7. Manipulation Button Bar ....................................................................................................... 20
4.8. Status Bar ............................................................................................................................. 20
4.9. Operation Panel.................................................................................................................... 21
5. Auto Mode of Ncstudio.............................................................................................................. 22
5.1. Operation Panel Section ...................................................................................................... 23
5.2. Function Panel Section ........................................................................................................ 27
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5.2.1. [POS] Function Section ................................................................................................ 27
5.2.2. [OFFSET] Function Section.......................................................................................... 38
5.2.3. [PROG] Function Section ............................................................................................. 43
5.2.4. [SYS] Function Section................................................................................................. 52
5.2.5. [PARAM] Function Section............................................................................................ 55
5.2.6. [DIAG] Function Section ............................................................................................... 58
6. Manual Mode of Ncstudio ......................................................................................................... 63
6.1. Operation Panel Section ...................................................................................................... 64
6.2. Function Panel Section ........................................................................................................ 66
7. Reference Point Mode of Ncstudio .......................................................................................... 70
7.1. Operation Panel Section ...................................................................................................... 71
7.2. Function Panel Section ........................................................................................................ 72
8. Menu System of Ncstudio ......................................................................................................... 75
8.1. File Menu.............................................................................................................................. 76
8.2. Work Mode Menu .................................................................................................................80
8.3. Operate Menu....................................................................................................................... 81
8.4. Machine Tool Menu ..............................................................................................................85
8.5. Window Menu....................................................................................................................... 85
8.6. Help Menu ............................................................................................................................ 86
9. Parameters of Ncstudio............................................................................................................. 88
9.1. Methods of Parametric Modification..................................................................................... 89
9.2. List of Manufacturers’ (Covering Operators’) Parameters.................................................... 89
9.2.1. 1.0. Axes General ......................................................................................................... 91
9.2.2. 1.2. Compensations...................................................................................................... 92
9.2.3. 1.3. Velo/Acc Limits....................................................................................................... 93
9.2.4. 5.2. Handwheel ............................................................................................................. 94
9.2.5. 6.2. G Code Options ..................................................................................................... 97
9.2.6. 6.3. Track Control.......................................................................................................... 99
9.2.7. 6.4. Speed/Acc............................................................................................................ 100
9.2.8. 6.5. File Translation .................................................................................................... 104
9.2.9. 7.1. Manu .................................................................................................................... 107
9.2.10. 7.2. Auto......................................................................................................................109
9.2.11. 7.4. Bkref......................................................................................................................111
9.2.12. 7.9. Operation Others ................................................................................................. 114
9.2.13. 8.1. Position View ....................................................................................................... 116
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9.2.14. 8.3. Glass Cutter Parameter ....................................................................................... 116
9.2.15. 8.4. Glass Cutter Edge Finding Parameter................................................................. 119
9.2.16. 8.6. Diagnoze View..................................................................................................... 124
9.2.17. 8.7. Show View ........................................................................................................... 125
10. Functions and Features of NcEditor .................................................................................. 126
10.1. Main Interface .................................................................................................................128
10.2. Object List Window......................................................................................................... 128
10.3. Object Attribute Window ................................................................................................. 129
10.3.1. Classification of Lead-in Line...................................................................................... 129
10.3.2. Setting Lead-in Line.................................................................................................... 130
10.3.3. Color Selection for Machining Objects........................................................................ 135
10.3.4. Filling or Not................................................................................................................ 135
10.3.5. Selection of Machining Direction ................................................................................ 136
10.3.6. Precise Positioning for Machining Objects ................................................................. 136
10.3.7. Object Information Box ............................................................................................... 137
10.4. Origin Setting .................................................................................................................. 138
10.5. Machining Parameters Attribute Bar............................................................................... 138
10.5.1. Color Window of Machining Parameters .................................................................... 138
10.5.2. Value Modification Window of Machining Parameters................................................ 138
10.6. Figure Selection.............................................................................................................. 139
10.7. Menu Function ................................................................................................................ 140
10.7.1. File Menu .................................................................................................................... 140
10.7.2. Edit Menu.................................................................................................................... 143
10.7.3. View Menu .................................................................................................................. 144
10.7.4. Draw Menu.................................................................................................................. 151
10.7.5. Object Menu................................................................................................................ 154
10.7.6. Operate Menu............................................................................................................. 177
11. Ncstudio Appendix............................................................................................................... 179
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1. Summarization
NcStudio, motion control system of glass cutting, is independently developed by Shanghai
Weihong Electronic Technology CO., Ltd. with copyright. It can directly support G code, DXF format,
PLT code format and ENG code of JDPaint processing file that are created by CAD/CAM applications
such as UG, MasterCAM, CASMate, ArtCAM, AutoCAD, CorelDraw, and so on.
NcStudio takes great advantage of 32-bit computing and multi-tasks. At the same time, the
interface of standard Windows style is user-friendly and dependable as well as easy to learn.
Apart from functions of automatic mode, manual mode and backing to the reference point, this
numeric control system features the functions of simulation, processing time forecast, loading
processing track in advance, dynamic tracking, breakpoints resuming (program block skip), and so
on.
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1.1. System Features
Ncstudio glass cutting system includes the following features:
1) Process automatically.; completely support G code of ISO standard, HP PLT format, DXF format and JDPaint ENG format; support such main stream CAD/CAM software as UG, Pro/E, MasterCAM, Cimatron, CASMate and ArtCAm.
2) Support manual function, including jog, stepping and handwheel manual control ways. User can control the machine tool not only by handheld device, like MPG, but also by input equipment of computer, such as keyboard and mouse.
3) Support stepping function; it is convenient for user to set accurate feed length, and step size can be adjusted.
4) Support special user data input function. User can directly input G code on line and immediately execute it.
5) Support processing wizard. To execute functions such as straight lines, user only needs to input several parameters.
6) Support single block mode. User can set the program being selected to execute as [Single Block], which is easy for error diagnosis and failure recovery.
7) Support rotary image processing function that centers on workpiece origin to perform rotary image processing.
8) Support such advanced auto functions as breakpoint memory and block skip.
9) Support auto calibration, including fixed presetting and floating presetting.
10) Support [auto center]; user can record current mechanic coordinate after setting mechanic origin, if [auto center] is on, the recorded value will be set as current workpiece coordinate origin.
11) Support saving/restoring workpiece field function to avoid damage to the system files due to sudden blackout in south China, which is fully taken into consideration in the process of system design. “Breakpoint resume” and “back to mechanical origin” ensure the dependable recovery on the spot after machine tool is restarted.
12) Support feed ratio on-line adjustment. During the machining process, user can adjust the feed ratio at any time. The least value is “0” that indicates the processing is suspended, and the maximum ratio is 120%.
13) Support new function of high-smooth speed connection algorithm. In a general numerical control system, connection speed between two G codes commonly is a fixed value (e.g., it may be “0” or a certain small fixed value). However, in new version of NC system, it adopts a particular adaptive prediction algorithm of processing speed. In accordance with speed
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value, direction and maximum acceleration, as well as the function of forward prediction, the algorithm adaptively decides the connection speed between the current instruction and the next instruction. It has greatly increased the processing efficiency (efficiency enhancement ranges from 30% to 300%) and improved the processing capability, eliminating the speed chatter marks left on the processed surface.
14) Support 2D analog display function. Through simple operation, user can observe the processing result from different angles to understand the processing result more accurately and more intuitionally.
15) Add new function of loading processing path in advance. After loading the processing file, system will automatically analyze and output the processing tracks. User can directly call out the tracks to view.
16) Support simulation function. This function can rapidly simulate machining process and will finish in a short time. Meanwhile, it can check if there is any mistake with the program and if the processing result can meet user’s satisfaction. Moreover, it can count precisely the actual processing time.
17) Support keyboard operation. To satisfy user’s need, we offer a strong support to the keyboard operation.
18) Support log function. The system has a strong log function which is very helpful for user to view the detailed processing information and system diagnosis.
19) Add a built-in processing file manager. What user needs to do is to save the processing file to a specified directory; NcStudio will administrate these files in the built-in file manager.
20) Add a built-in processing file editor. User can introduce a processing file into the file editor at any time to edit and modify it.
21) Support displaying file processing information function. By simulation or actual processing, [file processing information] window can help user to count some important information, such as processing time, processing range, the amount of processed workpiece, etc.
22) Support particular [Parameters Auto backup] function. In this window, system can automatically save parameters’ settings information, which saves user a lot of time and trouble to set parameters time and time again.
23) Particular [I/O Port] window can do map simulation, test and regulate polarity, which helps user well realize hardware detection, processing supervision, and fault diagnosis.
24) Add PLC module, through which user can control I/O port.
25) Support intelligent prediction; system will analyze situation in the forward and backward distance, in order to decide interpolation strategy and improve the integral smoothness of workpiece.
26) Support MPG (manual pulse generator), user can determine whether to use MPG or not according to his needs.
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27) Support multi-language, currently, English and Chinese have been embedded in the software, other languages will be added in demands.
1.2. Software Update Records
Update records of each version are listed as following to help user have a better understanding of
updates of our software. User can compare the software version he has received with our records and
update the software in time. If user wants some custom functions, please contact us promptly.
1) Simulation degree and stability have been enhanced. User can test backing to mechanical origin and save it during simulation. In the simulation window, stroke range and limit position are added in the simulation window.
2) New function: user can maintain the system by himself, and make an installation package with stability and complete parameters.
3) Enhanced function: the interface is friendlier and I/O port icons in [I/O Port] will vary with different states.
4) New function: processing time, cutting time and workpiece count have been added in [Info] screen of [POS] under [AUTO] mode.
5) Enhance function: timer and counter have been added in [PLC] screen, fit for advanced users.
6) Hardware time encryption is adopted to guarantee customers’ rights and interests.
7) Air pressure adjustment is added to regulate the tool tip pressure of glass cutting.
8) Encoder origin signal, servo driver alarm signal and servo driver enable signal have been newly added.
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2. System Installation and Connection
It is very simple to install Ncstudio glass cutting application. Advanced users or those who have
been familiar with the application can refer to the fast master chapter.
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2.1. The Basic Configuration of Ncstudio
2.1.1. Host Computer
CPU: main frequency 1G or above.
Memory: 512 M or above.
Hard disk: 20G or above.
Display adapter: 1024*768 at least
Display: 14" VGA or above
CD-ROM: 4X or higher (optional)
Mainboard expansion slot: More than 2 slots of PCI
2.1.2. Operating System
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
2.2. Ncstudio Installation
If there is already an old version of Ncstudio, please delete it, and then install the new version.
Regarding how to delete the old version, please turn to chapter “uninstall Ncstudio system”, or user
can directly install the new Ncstudio, which will lead to overriding of the former data.
Ncstudio includes two parts: the software and motion control card. Consequently, the setup of the
system is also divided into two stages: the software setup and the motion control card setup.
Please complete the installation of the software before installing the motion control card. In this
way, driver for the motion control card needn’t be separately installed. Following instruction does not
include the installation of electrical equipments, for which please refer to “Manufacturers’ Manual” for
detailed information.
2.2.1. Software Setup
Software installation can be divided into the following steps:
1) Start up computer, and the system will enter into Windows operating system automatically. Please install the operation system at first if you have not done so. After Windows operating system has been installed, don’t forget to exit from other running applications.
2) Put the setup CD of NcStudio system into the CD-ROM .Double click “My computer" icon,
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then double click the CD-ROM icon. Find out the SETUP.EXE file and double click its icon
. The first dialogue box that will appear is the [Language of the theme] dialogue, see
Fig.2-1. In V10 version, you can switch over between English and Chinese in the system. If you select [Chinese], the system will take the Chinese interface as the default interface. Likewise, if you click [English], the system will take the English interface as the default interface. Besides, you can also switch over languages in System. If there is already an old version of NcStudio on the computer, the new package will delete the old version and install the new version to update the software. At this time, an update prompt will appear on the screen, shown in Fig.2-2.
Fig. 2-1 Language selection dialog
Fig. 2-2 Update prompt dialog
3) Click [Yes (Y)]. In order to avoid disturbance, system will ask you to save parameters and delete the old version before going on further installation. The prompt to save parameters before installation is Fig.2-3.
Fig. 2-3 Remind user to save parameters before installation
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4) Click [OK] to begin installation. NcStudio will be installed to the default directory C:\Program Files\Naiky. Installation progress bar will show the installation schedule. See Fig.2-4. After installation, prompt will remind you whether to shut down the computer (We recommend closing the computer to facilitate the installation of the control card.). See Fig.2-5.
Fig. 2-4 Software installation interface
Fig. 2-5 Whether to shut down computer (recommended: OK)
5) The software installation now is finished.
2.2.2. Installation of Control Card and Other External Equipments
Installing Ncstudio motion control card can be divided into the following steps:
1) Turn off host computer’s power supply, open the cover, and insert the motion control card
into an empty PCI expansion slot.
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Note:
While installing the motion control card, press two flanks of the motion control card lightly, make sure the motion
control card is firmly inserted into the slot and well contacted with computer baseboard, stable without fluttering,
then tighten the locknut of the card and finally lid the cover. The installation of motion control card has been
completed.
2) Similar to the installation of the control card, please insert peripheral equipments into the
corresponding slots or ports and make sure they are firmly fixed without fluttering.
3) The installation has been completed now. Restart the computer.
After the installation of motion control card and other peripheral equipments have been finished,
please restart the computer. Then Windows operating system will report a new hardware has been
found, and eject a hardware update guide dialogue. See Fig.2-6. You should choose [No, not at this
time] and click [Next] to go to next page. See Fig.2-7. You should choose [Auto Install the Software]
and click [Next]. See Fig.2-8. Then the operating system will install the driver application for Ncstudio
software automatically. Up to this point, the whole installation of Ncstudio software and the motion
control card has been completed. See Fig.2-9. Both the desktop and [Applications] under [Start] menu
have the shortcuts to start Ncstudio software. At this time you can start up Ncstudio through the
corresponding shortcuts.
Fig. 2-6 Page one of hardware update guide
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Fig. 2-7 Page two of hardware update guide
Fig. 2-8 Page three of hardware update guide
Fig. 2-9 Page four of hardware update guide
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Note:
Installation figures above may be different in different software version. What we have shown here is only for
reference.
2.2.3. Other Installation Problems
If you don’t follow the above installation procedures and insert the motion control card before
software installation, the computer will remind you to install driver for motion control card installation.
Please cancel the dialogue of installing driver, and directly install Ncstudio software, then restart
computer. After restart, the operating system will request once again to install driver for the motion
control card, at this time, you can set it according to the hardware guide of the last chapter. After all
installation has been finished, you can use NcStudio software.
2.3. Uninstall of Ncstudio System
Ncstudio is a green software which has the following advantages: easy installation, no need to
write installation information into registry, and no remnants files in HDD after deleted. Therefore, to
uninstall Ncstudio system, you only need to delete its document folder under the path “C:\Program
Files\Naiky”, Ncstudio in [Applications] of [Start] menu (as Fig.2-10), and the shortcut on the desktop.
Fig. 2-10 [Start]→[Applications]→delete [Ncstudio]
2.4. Connection of Control Card and Driving System
Mechanical motion control signals of Ncstudio realize the communication between the Ncstudio
system and driving system of feed motor mounted on the electrical box of machine tool via the motion
control card inserted in the expansion slot of the computer.
Install the machine tool and electrical box in place, and connect the socket of the motion control
card with the corresponding socket on the electrical box by the exclusive cable before connecting the
motion control card of Ncstudio with the driving system of motor. In this way the connection of motion
control card and the driving system of motor has been finished.
Note:
Please refer to the specification of a control card in terms of its specific model for the connection of the control
card and electrical system.
Control cards of different modes may work differently. So does their functions.
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3. Basic Concepts of Ncstudio
Ncstudio is a comparably complicated system which involves many concepts, such as workpiece
coordinate system, mechanical coordinate system, operation mode, operation status and so on;
unavoidably user will deal with these concepts. Therefore, user should grasp these concepts before
using the latest version of Ncstudio.
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3.1. Operation Mode and State
3.1.1. Operation Mode
It is necessary for user to understand operation mode correctly. Regarding machining operation,
there are totally three modes as below.
Reference point mode (back to mechanical origin)
[Back to mechanical origin] mode is a process to unify the internal coordinates with the machine
actual coordinates. Therefore, during activation process, it is essential to back to the reference point.
Every time the system is started, the default operation mode is reference point mode. It is very
convenient for user to implement [Back to the Reference Point] action.
Auto mode
Under automatic operation mode, the machine tool generates motions through the procedure
loaded in advance. Therefore, the processing procedure must have been loaded in advance in this
mode.
Manual mode
Under manual mode, user can operate with manual equipments, such as manual pulse generator
and manual control panel; or user can directly input commands to operate the machine. Manual mode
can be subdivided into the following modes: jog, stepping (also-called increment), handwheel, MDI
(user inputs command directly), etc.
a) Under [Jog] mode, the machine will start motioning once the manual button is pressed, and
won’t stop until the button is released.
b) Under [Stepping] mode, press down the manual button and release it. Machine will move a
specified distance, called step-size, which is divided into five grades: 0.01mm, 0.1mm, 1mm,
and 10mm. Moreover, user can customize step-size. Therefore, user can accurately control
the displacement of the machine tool under [Stepping] mode.
c) Under [Handwheel] mode, user can control the machine tool by handwheel. Each time user
turns the handwheel a lattice, the machine will move a step.
3.1.2. Operation Status
In terms of the motion modes of the machine tool, each operation mode can be divided into the
following types of operation status; the operation mode and operation status altogether decide the
state of a machine tool.
Idle Status
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Idle status is the most common one. Under this status, the machine has no motion to output, but
is always prepared to accept any new task.
E-stop status
This is an abnormal status. When there is a hardware fault or when user presses down the
[Reset] button, system will enter into ESTOP status and implement the predetermined protection
actions, such as closing cylinder. In this status, the machine tool is locked and cannot carry out any
new motion. After hardware fault or ESTOP state is obviated, system will automatically implement
reset action and make the machine tool return to the IDLE state.
Running status
When a machine tool is implementing actions, system will enter into this status.
Pause status
When a machine tool is running, if user performs [Pause] command, or presses down [Pause]
button, or system parses a M01 command (waiting instruction), system will enter into PAUSE status
and wait for user’s further instruction. To suspend current action and let the system enter into IDLE
status, several methods are effective. For example: perform ‘Start’ command, or press [Start] button,
or perform ‘Stop’ command, or press [Stop] button, or press [Reset] button under [Auto mode].
Lock status
Lock status is an internal one which occurs when user switches over statuses. Normally, user
may not meet with this one.
3.2. Machine Coordinate System
Coordinate system is a terminology used to describe the motion of a machine tool. For the sake
of unification, standard coordinate system adopts the right-hand rule. See Fig.3-1.
Fig. 3-1 Schematic diagram of right hand principle
For machine tools of milling types, the direction of machine tool axes is decided by the type of
machine tool and the layout of each component altogether. The basic coordinate axes of milling
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machine are X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis:
—the direction of Z-axis away from workpiece surface is the positive direction (+Z).
—X-axis is perpendicular to Z-axis and parallel to the clamped surface of workpiece. For the
single column milling machine, if user faces the tool and looks in the column direction, right moving
direction is the positive direction of X-axis (+ X).
—X-axis, Y-axis and the Z-axis altogether constitute the coordinate system that adheres to the
right-hand rule.
3.2.1. Mechanical Coordinate System
Mechanical coordinate system is a set of fixed right-hand coordinate system. Its coordinate origin
is a fixed position that corresponds to the machine tool all the time. Therefore, at any time, a certain
point in space can be exclusively fixed by mechanical coordinate system.
The mechanical coordinate system requires the machine tool available of function [back to
mechanical origin], or this term will only appear in the software.
3.2.2. Workpiece Coordinate System
It is more often to adopt workpiece coordinate system in machining various kinds of workpiece.
Generally speaking, the machining position that we mention is a certain point relative to the workpiece,
while the position where the workpiece is clamped is always variable with respect to the machine
origin, so it is necessary to introduce a set of more convenient coordinate system for workpiece
machining. That is workpiece coordinate system. Workpiece coordinate system adheres to the
right-hand rule as well. Its origin is fixed corresponding to a certain point on the workpiece, and is
possibly floating relative to the reference point.
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4. Operation Interfaces of Ncstudio
Operation interfaces of NcStudio are constituted by seven major sections. They are title bar,
menu bar, numerical control state bar, information display bar, function window, status bar, and
operation bar. Compared to the previous versions, this version has great changes in the operation
interfaces.
Picture display is more intuitional and detailed. Path and coordinate can be displayed under
every operation mode. Therefore, the accuracy and instantaneity of machining view are
ensured to the highest degree.
The system provides powerful visual function, user-friendly interface, distinct style, and
stylish interface patterns. User can freely select the theme of interface or even design it by
himself.
Add button tip function. When user moves the mouse onto a button, a hovering tip will
appear to tell user the button’s function or its shortcut key.
Add function of single shortcut key. Single letter, number or function key can be used to fulfill
functions switchover, parameters setting and start/stop of machine tool, which will greatly
shorten user’s operation time.
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4.1. Integral Operation Interface
The main operation interface of Ncstudio is shown as below in Fig.4-1.
Fig. 4-1 The integral operation interface
4.2. Title Bar
Title bar is on the top of Ncstudio operation interface, which is used to show the name of the
application. Its color indicates whether the window is activated or not. See Fig.4-2.
Fig. 4-2 Title bar
Note:
In Windows system, the concepts of active window and inactive window are very important. An active window
refers to the window which accepts the input of keyboard at present. Anytime there is only one active window,
and all the other windows are inactive.
Please pay attention to the color difference of the title bar between active window and inactive window. In
Windows default setting, the color of an active title bar is blue, while the color of an inactive title bar is grey.
The icon on the left side of title bar is system menu box used to open control menu of the window.
To open it user can either click this icon or press “ALT + Space key”.
This menu is used to control the position and the size of the window, such as “restore”, “move”,
“close”, “maximize”, “minimize”, etc. On the right side of the title bar there are three control buttons,
including button for restoring, button for maximizing and button for minimizing. These buttons are
Function selection button
Manipulation button bar
Subfunction exchange button
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used for quickly setting the size of the window. For detailed operation method, please refer to
MS-Windows on-line help.
4.3. Menu Bar
Under the title bar is the menu bar, as Fig.4-3.
Fig. 4-3 Menu bar
It includes several concealed pull-down menus; each pull-down menu is composed of several
menu items; each menu item corresponds to a programmed function, action, or state. Selecting a
certain menu item by mouse or by keyboard can execute the corresponding function or action or
change the relative state.
Menu bar of Ncstudio is composed of “file”, “work mode”, “operate”, “machine tool”, “window” and
“help”, through which user can perform operation of executing processing files, mode selection,
machining, machine tool, windows switchover and getting help information.
Mouse operation
Click a menu on the menu bar to eject the pull-down menu, and then click the target item.
Keyboard operation
Press down ‘Alt’ key and hot letter key simultaneously. For example, there is a line under ‘F’ in
the “File” menu, so the combination key is “ALT+F”. After “ALT + hot letter key” is pressed, a relative
pull-down submenu will pop up. Regarding the pull-down submenu, user can also use keyboard to
choose the target item. For instance, [File] → [Open and Load] (O). When the pull-down menu of [File]
appears, pressing the letter ‘O’ will select the item.
Shortcut key operation
In pull-down submenus, some items have shortcut keys on their right. For example, [File]→
[Open and Load](O), its shortcut key is “Ctrl + O”. That is to say, user can directly select the target
item by shortcut key, which can avoid the trouble to enter into multilayer menus.
Some menu option has three dots behind. For example, [File] → [Open and Load…], it indicates
that a dialogue will automatically pop up after it is selected. If an item of a pulled-down menu shows in
grey, it indicates the item is unavailable under current conditions.
In addition, right-click on any position of the window, a corresponding shortcut menu will pop up,
through which user can perform the most relative operating instruction for the current position.
4.4. NC (Numerical Control) State Bar
Under the menu bar is the NC state bar. Please see Fig.4-4.
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Fig. 4-4 NC state bar
The embedded prompt boxes shown on the NC state bar are operation mode, operation status,
other appended information, and configuration information successively. In the middle-right is
processing time. NC state bar gives user an intuitional way to get the current state of machine tool
and the machining elapsed time, and help him decide the next operation.
4.5. Information Prompt Bar
Under the NC state bar is the prompt bar, shown in Fig.4-5.
Fig. 4-5 Information prompt bar
On the prompt bar, three kinds of information can be shown. They are normal prompt, warning
prompt and error prompt information.
They are distinguished by the color of prompt bar and its characters:
In grey theme interface, if the color of the prompt bar is the same as that of the current
interface and the inside characters show in black, the current prompt is a normal prompt; if
the color of the prompt bar is yellow and the characters show in black, the current prompt is
a warning prompt; if the color of the prompt bar is red and the characters show in white, the
current prompt information is an error prompt.
In black theme interface, if the color of the prompt bar is the same as that of the current
interface and the inside characters show in white, the current prompt is a normal prompt; if
the color of the prompt bar is yellow and the characters show in black, the current prompt is
a warning prompt; if the color of the prompt bar is red and the characters show in white, the
current prompt information is an error prompt.
Note:
The normal prompt mainly shows the information relating to the normal running of the system.
The warning prompt mainly shows the information of which user needs to be aware. For example, if the port
hasn’t been configured before operation, the prompt bar will show ‘The port has not been configured’, and so
on.
The error prompt mainly shows that system errors occur and operation can’t continue, such as, ESTOP warning,
limit warning, file error, software error, and so on.
4.6. Function Window
Function window is the main component of NcStudio V10 interface. It is used to display different
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kinds of function screens, including [POS], [OFFSET], [PROG], [SYS], [PARAM] and [DIAG] six
powerful function sections and their columns of screen manipulation. Press down a function selection
button to enter into the corresponding function section. See Fig.4-6.
Fig. 4-6 Function selection buttons
Each function section has its relative function screens. For example, under [OFFSET] function
section there are screens of [WorkCoor], [Offset], [S. and L.]. Under [PROG] function section there
are screens of [HD List], [FD List], [ProcessWiz] and [History], etc. To exchange between function
screens, please press a subfunction exchange button. See Fig.4-7.
Fig. 4-7 Subfunction exchange buttons
Note:
Screens of function section may vary with different modes (auto mode, manual mode and reference point
mode).
After starting NcStudio, the default window is “Normal” function window.
4.7. Manipulation Button Bar
Under the function window is the manipulation button column. See Fig.4-8.
Fig. 4-8 Manipulation button bar
What it usually shows is the shortcut buttons relating to the current function screen or the current
mode. For instance, under the function screen of [PROG] → [HD List], the manipulation button
column has buttons of “load”, “edit”, “delete”, “new”, “rename”, and so on.
User can choose the picture manipulation button to do the relevant operations according to the
content displayed on the function screen.
Note:
When the conditions are not satisfied, some buttons in the manipulation button column may be prohibited in
order to prevent user’s false operation.
4.8. Status Bar
Status bar is at the bottom of Ncstudio. See Fig. 4-9. At the right of the status bar is the key lock
prompt used to show the current state of capital lock, number lock and scroll lock. In addition, current
time and date are also displayed.
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Fig. 4-9 Status bar
4.9. Operation Panel
According to the differences in mode, operation panel can be divided into automatic mode,
manual mode and reference point mode. See Fig.4-10. The upside of the operation panel is a mini
area for coordinate display where user can see the workpiece coordinates and the machine
coordinates of the current cutter position, current feed speed, current pressure, current too No. and
the name of the current loaded file. Under the mini coordinate display area is the panel button area,
inside which buttons are different under different modes.
Fig. 4-10 Operation panel
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5. Auto Mode of Ncstudio
In auto mode, system can automatically analyze loaded processing programs, controlling the
machine tool to machine the object workpiece. Advanced functions can be fulfilled, such as
[breakpoint resume], [selection processing] and [handwheel guidance].
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The picture of auto mode is shown as Fig.5-1, including operation panel and function panel,
which will be introduced in detail successively as following.
Fig. 5-1 Picture under [AUTO] mode
5.1. Operation Panel Section
This operation panel is composed of several auto manipulation buttons, providing an alternant
operation environment for manipulating machine tool automatically. See Fig.5-2.
Fig. 5-2 Auto operation panel
Operation panel
Operation mode Function panel
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On the top of the panel, there is a coordinate display zone, which is used to display the current
coordinate of X-axis, Y-axis and A-axis, feedrate, current pressure, current tool No. and the name of
current loaded file. Under the mini coordinate display area is the panel button area, inside which
buttons are different under different modes.
Under Auto mode, button zone includes the following buttons:
[Feedrate] slide block
Please see Fig.5-3.
Fig. 5-3 Feed override sliding button picture
User can manipulate the feed speed by controlling the current feedrate. The formula is as
following:
Current feed speed = rated feed value × current feedrate.
The least unit of feedrate scale is 10% (Each case indicates 10%). Current feedrate percent is
displayed beneath the word “Feedrate”. Three ways can be used to revise the feedrate percent. Click
on the sliding axle; drag the slide block; click the slide block to choose it, then press [PageUp],
[PageDown] key; when [PageUp] or [PageDown] key is pressed once, the block will move one case,
and the feedrate increases (or decreases) 10%. The range of feedrate percent is 0% ~ 120%.
[LaserPW] slide block
Please see Fig.5-4.
Fig. 5-4 Pressure adjustment slider picture
User can regulate the pressure of the glass cutting tool bit by adjusting the pressure of current air
pressure.
Three ways can be used to revise the feedrate percent. Click on the sliding axle; drag the slide
block; click the slide block to choose it, then press [PageUp], [PageDown] key; when [PageUp] or
[PageDown] key is pressed once, the block will move one case, and the feedrate increases (or
decreases) 10%.
[G00FR] slide block
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Please see Fig.5-5.
Fig. 5-5 G00 override sliding button picture
User can manipulate the tool speed of G00 instruction by modifying G00 rate. If G00 rate is
adjusted to 0%, G00 rate = feedrate, and the prompt will be displayed that the “G00F.R” is equal to
“feedratio”. And the formulation is as following:
Current tool moving speed under G00 instruction = feedrate × current machining speed.
When G00 rate is not equal to 0%, its calculating expression is:
Current tool moving speed under G00 instruction = Dry running speed × G00 rate
The least unit of G00 rate on the sliding axle is 25% (Each case indicates 25%).Three ways can
be used to revise feedrate percent. Click on the sliding axle; drag the slide block; click the slide block
to choose it, and then press [PageUp], [PageDown] key; each time press [PageUp] or [PageDown]
key, the block will move one case, and the feedrate increases (decreases) 25%. The revised range of
G00 ratio is 0%-100%.
[In], [Out], [Cylinder], [Inspiration], [Fill Oil] and [P.B.]
See Fig.5-6.
Fig. 5-6 Buttons on the operation panel
These buttons control in and out of glass, cylinder, air pump, oiling and positioning respectively.
Normal state under grey theme: background color of these buttons is grey, and the color of these
icons and characters is black. When these buttons are pressed, color of their background will turn into
green. User can distinguish the state of various pumps and valves by the color of these buttons and
characters. For example, when [Cylinder] is pressed, it will turn into green; when it is pressed again, it
will rise and restore to grey.
Normal state under black theme: background color of these buttons is black, the color of these
icons is white, and the color of characters is black. When these buttons are pressed, color of their
background will turn into green while that of icons and characters is black. User can distinguish the
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state of current cylinder and so on by the color of these buttons and characters. For example, when
[Cylinder] is pressed, it will turn into green; when it is pressed again, it will rise and restore to black.
[Start]
See: .
Its shortcut key is F9, only available under [AUTO] mode.
If there is no loaded processing file, the button is disabled.
If user has loaded a processing file and finished operation of backing to the reference point,
the button is enabled. Press the button, system will start machining from the first line of the
processing file automatically.
If user has loaded a processing file for the first time without executing related operations of
the reference point (“directly setting” or “back to mechanical origin”), press the button and
user will be reminded to go back to the reference point before operation.
The button has two functions:
If a certain processing procedure has been loaded, backing to the reference point has been
finished, and system’s current status is "idle"; the machine will carry out the procedure
automatically from the first line after the button is pressed. Once machining starts, system
will enter into “Auto | Running” state. If system is in the state of simulation, system will start
simulation machining.
If system is under “Auto / Pause" state, system will resume machining from the suspended
position and enter into “Auto | Running" state after the button is pressed. If system is in the
state of simulation, the system will start simulation machining.
[Pause]
See: .
[Pause] button is valid under auto processing. Machine tool will pause and uplift the cutter and
then enters into “Auto | Pause” state after the button is pressed. If user wants to resume machining,
please press button [Start] or choose the relative menu item.
If system is now under simulation state, simulation will pause and system will enter into “Auto |
Pause” state after the button is pressed. If user wants to resume simulating, press button [Start] or
choose the relative menu item.
Hotkey: F10, only available under [AUTO] mode.
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Note:
There are two ways for system to enter into [Pause] state:
1. When system is executing [single block] function;
2. User selects [Pause] function during machining process.
[Stop]
See: .
This function is valid under auto mode or when user inputs G code and run it. After the button is
pressed, the machine tool will stop machining and uplift the cutter to end all machining tasks, and
system will enter into “Auto | Idle” state. This button is to break off the machining procedure normally
during machining.
Hotkey: F11, only available under [AUTO] mode or when user inputs G code and run it.
[Reset]
See: .
[Reset] button is enabled under every situation. After it is pressed, the machine tool will stop the
current machining task (if it is machining) and restore from warning (if it is in E-stop status) state to
“Idle” state.
Hotkey: Pause key, available under any mode.
5.2. Function Panel Section
Under auto mode, function buttons are as Fig.5-7:
Fig. 5-7 Function sections under [AUTO] mode
5.2.1. [POS] Function Section
Under AUTO mode, [POS] subfunction sections include: Normal, Pos, Object, Prog, Info, and
Setting. See Fig.5-8.
Fig. 5-8 Exchange buttons of [POS] subfunction under [AUTO] mode
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[Normal] function screen
Please see Fig.5-9.
Fig. 5-9 Normal function screen
In the processing track window, the tool path is displayed in real time, so that user can check
tool’s track intuitionally and make sure the machining procedure is executed accurately. Besides,
under this two-dimension track mode, user is offered abundant operating methods to look over the
process figure from different position and scaling, such as zoom in, zoom out, etc.
The lower part of [Normal] function screen displays the loaded processing file. When auto
machining begins, the current executed instruction will be emphasized with deep blue. The frame in
front of the instruction is used to mark the current instruction‘s position in whole processing file.
Shortcut icon buttons
On the left of the process track window, there are icon buttons, see Fig.5-10.
Fig. 5-10 Icon buttons on the left of the process track window
V10 Ncstudio adds a tip function for each of these icon buttons. Moving the mouse onto the
button will display a tip after a moment. It tells user the function of the buttons.
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[Move]:
This function is to move view by the left mouse button. Click the [move] icon on the left of track
view, move mouse to the display window, the mouse will show as , then press down the left
mouse key, the mouse will turn into , then drag the path, move it to the suitable position that you
want, and release the mouse to finish tracking figures.
User can also implement this function by keyboard. After pressing down the [move] icon, please
press [enter] key, and then press a direction key to move the whole path to the corresponding
direction. When the mini-keyboard is unlocked, the mini-keyboard can also be used as direction keys.
Note:
The operation is very convenient. User can greatly improve efficiency of the software if user practices enough.
[Zoom Out] and [Zoom In]
Click the [Zoom in] or [Zoom out] button on the left of the track window, then move the cursor into
the display area, when the cursor shows , please click the left mouse key to enlarge the figure;
when the mouse shows , please click the left mouse key to diminish the figure.
Shortcut: on mini-keyboard, [-] key can zoom out the figure and [+] key can zoom in the figure, no
matter whether the mini-board is locked or not.
[Show Current Processing Point]:
Click [Show Current Processing Point] button on the left of the process track window. The current
processing point will be displayed in the center of the window automatically by the procedure.
Shortcut key: [End] key on the keyboard.
[Fit to Window Size]:
Click button [Fit to Window Size] on the left of the process track window. The process track
window will adjust to displaying all the paths, so user can see the whole figure without scrolling the
window.
Shortcut key: [/] key on the keyboard.
[Clear]:
After a long time of machining, the simulation figure will become very complex and the temporary
folder used to record processing path will become more and more bulkiness. It will spend a lot of time
to redraw, move, or revolve the simulation figure. At this time, user needs to clean up the tracking
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window. Note that pressing this button will clear the actual processing track.
Click the [Clear] button on the left, the simulation figure in the processing track window will be
deleted.
Shortcut key: [Delete] key on the keyboard.
Shortcut key menu
Right click in the processing track window, and a shortcut menu will pop out. Click the target item
to implement the corresponding function. See Fig.5-11.
Fig. 5-11 Shortcut key menu of track window
Functions of these quick menus will be illustrated separately as following (the same functions
mentioned in the icon buttons will be omitted).
[Clear]
It has the same function with button (Clear), which deletes the actual processing track. Hotkey:
[Delete] key on keyboard; or, right click to eject the QuickMenu, and then press letter [T] key.
[Center]
The function is used to set the machining path at the center of the window. Hotkey: [Home] key
on keyboard; or, right click to eject the QuickMenu, and then press letter [N] key.
[Customize Track View]
Clicking [Customize Track View] will eject a “Custom Parameter” dialog. See Fig.5-12 below.
User can choose “trace color”, “show travel range”, “draw the gridding”, ”give current track priority to
this file track”, “delete the tracking view automatically after new files opened” and so on. The detailed
information will be introduced as below.
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Fig. 5-12 Customized parameters
Click the corresponding color buttons to eject a color selection bar, as Fig.5-13.
Fig. 5-13 Color selection bar
On the [Track Color] board, user can set the suitable colors for backdrop, instructions, gridding,
coordinate axis, and the selected track. In V10 Ncstudio, a new function of loading path in advance is
added, so the corresponding colors of instructions are divided into simulation path color and real path
color. [Simu G00/G01/G02/G03] is corresponding to the simulation one, while [G00/G01/G02/G03] is
corresponding to the real one.
1) [Show travel range]
This option decides whether to show the simulation worktable in process track window. Once this
item is selected, the simulation worktable will be displayed. Otherwise, it won’t be displayed.
2) [Draw the gridding]
This option is used to decide whether to show the gridding in processing track window. Once
user selects this item, the gridding will be displayed. Otherwise, it won’t be displayed.
3) [Delete the tracking view automatically after new files opened]
This option is used to decide whether to automatically delete the real path after a new processing
file is opened. Once user selects this item, the path in processing track window will be deleted
automatically. Otherwise, it won’t be deleted.
4) [Give current track priority to this file track]
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After user loads a processing file and starts machining operation, both the actual machining path
and pre-simulation path will be displayed in process track window. And functions of [Center] and [Fit
to Window Size] are only effective for the current path. After this item is selected, simulation path will
be treated as the current path, or the real machining path will be the current path.
On the lower part of the [Normal] function screen, there are operation buttons, machine status,
and running state of processing files which are relative to the current mode.
[Pos] function screen
Please see Fig.5-14. This screen makes it convenient for user to look over the current tool
position, including “machine coordinate”, “workpiece coordinate” and “remaining distance”.
“Remaining distance” refers to the absolute value of difference between current coordinate point and
target point of G code when current G code is executed, only available under auto mode.
Fig. 5-14 Position function screen
[Object] function screen
It is used for displaying machining paths. Buttons on the left of the screen is totally the same as
those of [Normal] function screen. Please refer to [Normal] function screen for detailed information.
[Prog] function screen
This screen is mainly used for displaying the loaded file, and the remarks are used to identify the
relative position for current executed instruction in the whole processing file. Please see Fig.5-15.
[Edit Loaded File] button in the lower part of the screen is unavailable when there is no file loaded,
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while it will be enabled after a file is loaded. Then press the button to eject Ncstudio editor in which
user can edit the loaded processing file.
Fig. 5-15 Program function screen
[Info] function screen
See Fig.5-16. Information function screen is mainly used for displaying various information about
machining, such as the maximal and minimum processing range of axes, processing time, cutting
time, workpiece count, current line No. of current executed instruction, file length, file path, etc.
Processing time is slightly different form cutting time. Cutting time is only the accumulated time of tool
causing deformation to the workpiece, while processing time needs to add traverse time of tool.
Workpiece count means the times of completing the file and pressing its button will clear the count
number. Processing time is displayed in the sated bar as well, which user can have a quick look.
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Fig. 5-16 Information function screen
[Setting] function screen
Setting function screen is mainly used for setting commonly used parameters under auto mode,
such as dry running speed, processing speed, speed specified mode, cycle times of program, interval
of cycle machining, etc. See Fig.5-17.
Fig. 5-17 Setting function screen
Dry running speed
Dry running speed refers to the running speed under G00 command, and its range is 1~100000.
If it is out of the range, system will prompt user. Pressing the button will eject an input box, shown in
Fig.5-18. It has functions of “copy”, “paste”, “expression calculation”, and supports hotkeys. User will
find it very convenient, especially when disposing multi-digit number or calculating data.
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Fig. 5-18 Input box
Processing speed (feed speed)
Processing speed refers to the moving speed under G01, G02 and G03 commands. Its range is
1~dry running speed. If it is out of range, system will prompt user.
Initial cut pressure specified
Initial cut pressure specified refers to the initial cutting pressure, and its range is cutting pressure
~ maximum pressure. If it is out of range, system will prompt user.
Normal pressure specified
Normal pressure specified refers to the default cutting pressure of cylinder during machining, and
its range is cutting pressure ~ maximum pressure. If it is out of range, system will prompt user.
Knife pressure specified
Knife pressure specified refers to the pressure of cylinder during lowering of tool, and its range is
0 ~ maximum pressure. In addition, its value should be less than those of initial cut pressure specified
and normal pressure specified.
Speed mode specified
It sets the speed specified mode, three modes are available: “0” (whether to use specified file
speed), “1” (whether to use default speed), “2” (whether to specify speed in proportion). Pressing this
button will eject an input box to prompt user how to revise this parameter, as Fig.5-19.
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Fig. 5-19 Input box of speed mode specified
Cycle times of program
This parameter is to specify the times to execute the loaded file.
Interval time of cycle machining
This parameter is to specify the interval time from the end of last circle processing to the
beginning of next circle processing.
Column of manipulation buttons
Under AUTO mode, all manipulation button columns in POS function section are the same as
those in Fig.5-20.
Fig. 5-20 Manipulation buttons in POS function section under AUTO mode
[Load]
Hotkey: F1, it is only available under AUTO mode. Pressing down the button will eject “Open and
Load” dialogue. Choose the target file, click [Open] button, and system will load it into parsing engine
for machining.
[Unload]
Hotkey: F2, it is only available under AUTO mode. Its function is to uninstall the currently loaded
file from NcStudio system.
[B.P. Resume]
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Hotkey: F3, it is only available under AUTO mode. This button is only available when power-off or
E-stop occurs, or when user presses [Stop] button during machining process. If user can insure the
accuracy of workpiece coordinate, user can directly press this button to continue machining. If not,
please go back to the reference point first before restarting the machining. This function can also be
applied to simulation mode.
[Simmu]
Hotkey: F4, it is only available under AUTO mode. Simulation function provides user with a fast
but lifelike simulation environment. After loading a processing file, press [Simulation] button and then
press [Start] button on the operation panel, system will carry out simulation automatically with high
speed from the first section. Simulation is similar to demonstration function of CNC system, but more
advanced. To run a machining file under simulation mode, system will not drive the machine tool to do
the relative actions, but only show the cutter trace with high speed in the process trace window. By
simulation, user can know about cutter’s movement in advance, avoid damage (to the machine tool)
which is caused by mistakes in the written procedure, and get other additional information. User can
look over the relative information in “Info” function screen under “POS” function section.
[SelWork]
Hotkey: F5, it is only available under AUTO mode. This function is used for program block skip
execution. Pressing down the button will eject an “Execute (Advanced Options)” dialogue box, as
Fig.5-21. User can select any block for execution by inputting the start line No. and end line No. in
“specified position” frame. After user chooses [File Start] or [File End], the “specified position” item will
be unavailable. This function can also be used for simulation.
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Fig. 5-21 Selecting machining dialog
[HWheel]
Hotkey: F6, it is only available under AUTO mode. After pressing the button [HWheel], user can
only control the machine tool by MPG; at the same time, all buttons on the operating panel are invalid.
[Back to 0]
Hotkey: F8, it is only available under AUTO mode. After the button is pressed, system will control
tool to go back to the workpiece origin automatically. Please note the difference among workpiece
origin, fixed point and mechanical origin (the reference point).
5.2.2. [OFFSET] Function Section
This section is mainly used to deal with the related operations of workpiece coordinate offset.
OFFSET function section includes [WorkCoor], [Offset], and [S. and L.] function screens.
[WorkCoor] function screen
See Fig.5-22. In this screen, user can set the current workpiece coordinate. Click the button on
the screen to eject a dialogue “Input Box”, input a workpiece coordinate value and click [OK] button;
system will automatically adjust the current workpiece coordinate to the input value(the actual position
will remain the same), and prompt user the accurate distance and motion direction of cutter.
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Fig. 5-22 Workpiece coordinate function screen in OFFSET function section
[Offset] function screen
Offset function screen is as Fig.5-23. It is used for setting public offset, offset of workpiece
coordinate system (WCS) of G54, G55, G56, G57, G58 and G59 instructions, and mechanical
coordinate system (MCS).
Fig. 5-23 Offset function screen in OFFSET function section
Final offset of WCS and MCS = public offset + offset of G54, G55, G56, G57, G58 and G59
instructions + offset of cutter
Pressing the button “Advanced Settings” will eject an “Offset Setting” dialog, which is used to set
offset, as Fig.5-24.
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Fig. 5-24 Picture of offset setting
Public Offset:
It is used to record the temporary adjusted value for workpiece origin, which can only be
maintained manually. No automatic functions will modify this value. And the existence or change of
public offset won’t affect functions of fixed presetting and floating presetting. That is to say, under the
condition that public offset is existed, the workpiece coordinate of workpiece surface won’t be 0 after
floating presetting is employed.
Workpiece Offset:
The value of workpiece offset for X and Y is the offset of workpiece origin relative to mechanical
origin. Namely, it is the mechanical coordinate of X-axis and Y-axis when tool tip moves to workpiece
origin. It only supports G54 coordinate system.
Workpiece Coordinate:
It displays the workpiece coordinate of current point.
Setting X, Y:
It is used to set coordinates of X-axis or Y-axis or X-axis and Y-axis of current point as the
workpiece coordinate origin.
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Record and Center Division:
It is used to acquire midpoint between two points. The method is as following: firstly, let the tool
moves to the first point, then press the button “Record X” to record the mechanical coordinate of
X-axis for this point; afterwards, let the tool moves to the second point, then press “Center Division X”
button, system will calculate mechanical coordinate of X-axis for the midpoint of these two points. Use
of “Record Y” and “Center Division Y” are similar to the above, merely aiming at mechanical
coordinate of Y-axis.
[S. and L.] function screen
The screen is as Fig.5-25. User can save or load the offset value of workpiece coordinate in this
screen. Identification of the storage box includes: group, storage time and the file name when it is
loaded. Pressing the corresponding button will eject a dialog box to prompt user when he wants to
load or save a record.
Fig. 5-25 Save and load function screen in OFFSET function section
Column of manipulation buttons
Manipulation buttons in [Offset] function section are slightly different under AUTO mode, which
will be introduced in the following.
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In [WorkCoor] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-26.
Fig. 5-26 Manipulation buttons of [WorkCoor] function screen in OFFSET function section
[X Clear]
Its shortcut key is F1. Pressing this button will modify the offset to ensure workpiece coordinate of
X-axis for current point is 0.
[Y Clear]
Its shortcut key is F2. Pressing this button will modify the offset to ensure workpiece coordinate of
Y-axis for current point is 0.
[XY Clear]
Its shortcut key is F5. Pressing this button will modify the offset to ensure workpiece coordinates
of X-axis and Y-axis for current point are both 0.
[Back to 0]
Its shortcut key is F8. System will back to the workpiece origin automatically after this button is
pressed. Please pay attention to the difference among workpiece origin, fixed point and mechanical
point.
In [Offset] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-27.
Fig. 5-27 Manipulation buttons of [Offset] function screen in OFFSET function section
[Set_X]
Its shortcut key is F1. Pressing this button will eject a dialog as Fig.5-28, in which user can decide
whether to set current mechanical coordinate as the origin of current WCS (G54).
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Fig. 5-28 Dialog
[Set_Y]
Its shortcut key is F2. Pressing this button will eject a dialog as Fig.5-28, in which user can decide
whether to set current mechanical coordinate as the origin of current WCS (G54).
[Set_XY]
Its shortcut key is F4. Pressing this button will eject a dialog as Fig.5-28, in which user can decide
whether to set current mechanical coordinates as the origin of current WCS (G54).
In [S. and L.] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-29.
Fig. 5-29 Manipulation buttons of [S. and L.] function screen in OFFSET function section
[Save]
Its shortcut key is F1, only available in [S. and L.] function screen under [OFFSET] function
section. It is for user to save offset.
[Load]
Its shortcut key is F2, only available in [S. and L.] function screen under [OFFSET] function
section. It is for user to load offset.
5.2.3. [PROG] Function Section
This function section is mainly used to deal with the related machining operations. [PROG]
function section includes [HD List], [FD List], [ProcessWiz], and [History] function screens, which will
be introduced separately.
[HD List] function screen
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As Fig.5-30, in this screen, user can look up processing files under the default file path on hard
disk, and carry out a series of operations, such as “load”, “edit”, “delete”, “rename”, etc. user can also
create a new processing file under the default path D:\NCFILES and edit it.
Fig. 5-30 HD list function screen
The upper part of the screen is a file list, which displays all the files under the path “D:\ NCFILES”.
Putting processing files under the path will make it more convenient for user to operate.
The lower part of the screen is a prompt frame. After a file in the list is selected, its attributes will
be shown in the prompt frame, such as current file folder, file name, size, last modified time, and first
four lines of the file, etc.
Note:
User can save the machining files under the path D:\ NCFILES, then the files will be found in the HD list directly
and can be operated accordingly.
[FD List] function screen
As Fig.5-31, in this screen, user can load files from floppy disk or USB flash disk. For instance, if
there is a file under naiky file folder in the USB, user can execute a series of operations, such as
“load”, “copy to hard disk”, “select Driver”, and “safe remove”.
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Fig. 5-31 Floppy disk function screen
The upper part of the screen is a file list, which displays all the machining files in the floppy disk
or external store. User can execute a series of operations on the files in this list.
The lower part of the screen is a prompt frame. After a file in the list is selected, its attributes will
be shown in the prompt frame, such as current file folder, file name, size, last modified time, and first
four lines of the file, etc.
[ProcessWiz] function screen
In this screen, aiming at features of glass cutting machines, Ncstudio provides some machining
programs such as straight line cutting, circle cutting and area cutting, which will be introduced in detail
in the following part of manipulation button bar.
[History] function screen
As Fig.5-32, if user wants to replace current processing file with a recent file, please turn to this
screen, which records all the processing files loaded recently. After user loads the target file,
machining will be ready.
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Fig. 5-32 History function screen
Column of manipulation buttons
Manipulation buttons in [PROG] function section are different under AUTO mode, which will be
introduced separately.
In [HD List] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-33.
Fig. 5-33 Manipulation buttons of hard disk list
[Load]
Shortcut key: F1, only available in [HD List] screen under [PROG] function section. Pressing
down the button after a processing file is selected will load the processing file into the decoder
automatically to decode it. At the same time, the loading progress bar will be displayed in the
information column. After the processing file is loaded, system will be ready for starting processing.
[Edit]
Shortcut key: F2, only available in the [HD List] screen under [PROG] function section. Press
down the button after selecting a processing file, and the loading progress bar will be displayed in the
information column. After loading finishes, system will switch to “NcEditor” for editing automatically.
[Delete]
Shortcut key: F3, only available in [HD List] screen under [PROG] function section. Pressing the
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button after a file is selected will eject a dialog box to ask user whether to delete the file. See Fig.5-34.
Fig. 5-34 Confirmation dialog for file deletion
Note:
When the processing file selected is in the state of loading, editing, or processing, user won’t be allowed to
delete it.
[New]
Shortcut key: F4, only available in [HD List] screen under [PROG] function section. Pressing the
button will create a new processing file named “Untitle1.nc” under the path “D:\NCFILES”. After
selecting this file, user can also execute other related operations, such as rename, edit, etc.
[Rename]
Shortcut key: F5, only available in [HD List] screen under [PROG] function section. Pressing the
button after a processing file is selected will eject a dialog box to for user to input the file’s new name.
After inputting the new file name, click “OK” button to finish operation. See Fig.5-35.
Fig. 5-35 Rename dialog
In [FD List] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-36.
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Fig. 5-36 Manipulations of floppy disk list
[Load]
Hotkey: F1, only available in [FD List] screen under [PROG] function section. Pressing down the
button after a processing file is selected will load the processing file into the decoder automatically to
decode it. At the same time, the loading progress bar will be displayed in the information column. After
the processing file is loaded, system will be ready for starting processing.
[Copy to HD]
Hotkey: F2, only available in the [FD List] screen of [PROG] function section. After selecting a file
in the list, user can press this button to copy it to the hard disk under default path.
[SelDrive]
Hotkey: F3, only available in [FD List] screen under [PROG] function section. If there are several
external memorizers, user can select one of them with this button.
[Safely Remove]
Hotkey: F4, only available in [FD List] screen under [PROG] function section. When the external
memorizer is not used, user can press the button to remove the memorizer safely. If files in the
memorizer is being processed or loaded into buffer zone, this button is disabled.
In [ProcessWiz] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-37.
Fig. 5-37 Manipulation buttons of process wizard
[LineCut]
Hotkey: F1, only available in [ProcessWiz] function screen under [PROG] function section.
Pressing this button will switch to window of straight line cutting, as Fig.5-38. After inputting some
simple parameters, user can press the “Start” button on the operation panel to start machining of
glass line cutting.
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Fig. 5-38 Sub-screen of straight line cutting
Length of material (A):
It is the total length of workpiece raw material along X-axis.
Width of material (S):
It is the total length of workpiece raw material along Y-axis.
X cutting length (D):
It is length of each processing zone along X-axis.
Y cutting length (F):
It is length of each processing zone along Y-axis.
During cutting process, to ensure the integrity and finish for the turning and border after
workpiece is cut, cut-in length in advance and extended cut-out length for tool path are especially set.
Distance off X edge (G):
It is the length between the actual cutting border and border of workpiece raw material along
X-axis.
Distance off Y edge (H):
It is the length between the actual cutting border and border of workpiece raw material along
Y-axis.
In [ProcessWiz], workpiece surface is divided into several processing zones of same size by
[Linecut].
Cut-off length (J):
It is the cut-out path length that tool exceeds.
Back length (K):
It is the path length that tool cuts over in advance when starting cutting each time.
Linear cutting is divided into unidirection cutting, bidirectional cutting, cut edge and no cut edge,
which user can select according to his needs.
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Unidirection (C):
It sets the processing of raw materials will be cut under the same direction.
Bidirection (V):
It sets the processing of raw materials will be cut in different intersection directions
Cut edge (B):
When the first edge is cut, the whole raw material will be cut off along X-axis.
No cut edge (N):
It is corresponding to “cut edge”, selecting it raw material will be processed in a normal
machining way.
[CirCut]
Hotkey: F2, only available in [ProcessWiz] function screen under [PROG] function section.
Pressing this button will switch to window of circle cutting, as Fig.5-39. After inputting some simple
parameters, user can press the “Start” button on the operation panel to start machining of glass circle
cutting.
Fig. 5-39 Sub-screen of circle cutting
Parameters in [CirCut] sharing the same functions with those in [LineCut] will be omitted here.
Diameter of circle (D):
It is the diameter for the circle cutting in raw material.
Distance of circle (H):
It is the space between the two adjacent circles along X-axis.
Row interval (J):
It is the space between the two adjacent circles along Y-axis.
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Tolerance of edge (K):
It is the cutting margin metric for the raw material along Y-axis (it is mainly used to solve whether
to cut the end line along Y-axis).
Initial angle (L):
It is the offset angle of the position of cutter lowering.
Circle cutting is divided into one row partition, two rows partition and no partition, which user can
select according to his needs.
One row partition (C):
It sets circles on the raw material will be cut in terms of a row as a group.
Two rows partition (V):
It sets circles on the raw material will be cut in terms of two rows as a group.
No partition (B):
It sets raw material will be cut only in terms of circles without parting lines. At this time, the line of
the circles of the adjacent circles will be an equivalent triangle.
[MultiAreaCut]
Hotkey: F3, only available in [ProcessWiz] function screen under [PROG] function section.
Pressing this button will switch to window of area cutting, as Fig.5-40. After inputting some simple
parameters, user can press the “Start” button on the operation panel to start machining of glass area
cutting.
Fig. 5-40 Sub-screen of area cutting
Parameters in [MultiAreaCut] sharing the same functions with those in [LineCut] will be omitted
here.
Set region:
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Select a valid processing zone, within the range of 1 ~ 10 areas for option.
Graphic type:
There are two types of cutting graphics: line and circle.
X start point:
It is the start point of cutting for the line (or circle) in the current area along X-axis.
Y start point:
It is the start point of cutting for the line (or circle) in the current area along Y-axis.
Cut columns:
It is the cutting columns for the line (or circle) in the current area along X-axis.
Cut rows:
It is the cutting rows for the line (or circle) in the current area along Y-axis.
[Load]
Hotkey: F7, only available in [ProcessWiz] function screen under [PROG] function section.
Pressing this button will load the process wizard selected in advance. User can select a process
wizard and set the relative parameters in advance before pressing this button to load it.
[Save]
Hotkey: F8, only available in [ProcessWiz] function screen under [PROG] function section. User
can press this button to save the set process wizard if user needs to use a process wizard frequently
without changing parameters after they are set.
5.2.4. [SYS] Function Section
This function section is used for interrelated operations of “configuration selection”, “interface
selection”, “language selection”, and “system information”. And [SYS] function section includes
function screens of [Config], [Interface], [Lang], and [SysInfo].
[Config] function screen
The screen is as Fig.5-41, which displays the configuration files supported by NcStudio; user can
press [Select] button to select the corresponding configuration according to actual situation.
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Fig. 5-41 Configuration selection function screen
[Interface] function screen
As Fig.5-42, user can select the theme for the integral interface in this screen. Ncstudio currently
supports two kinds of themes: Gray and Black. User can press [Select] button to choose one of them
according to personal preference.
Fig. 5-42 Interface function screen
[Lang] function screen
As Fig.5-43, user can select the language version in this screen. Ncstudio currently supports two
kinds of languages: Chinese and English. User can press [Select] button to choose the appropriate
language.
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Fig. 5-43 Language function screen
[SysInfo] function screen
As Fig.5-44, user can look over the information of Ncstudio system in this screen, including
version, company name, hardware information, card no., remaining time and self-test information.
Fig. 5-44 System information function screen
Column of manipulation buttons
In [SYS] function section, only [SysInfo] function screen has manipulation buttons, as Fig.5-45.
Fig. 5-45 Manipulation buttons of system information
[Register]
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Hotkey: F1, only available in [SysInfo] screen under [SYS] function section. User can press the
button to eject a “REGISTER” dialog box, as Fig.5-46. For new user, please input the correct register
code and press [OK] to accomplish the registration.
Fig. 5-46 Register dialog
5.2.5. [PARAM] Function Section
This section is used for parameters setting, parameters backup and parameters auto backup.
[PARAM] function section includes [Param], [Backup], and [AutoBackup] function screens.
[Param] function screen
As Fig.5-47, there are three sub-screens in it. According to the authority level, user can access
different sub-screens to set the parameters.
Fig. 5-47 Operators’ parameters function screen
In V10 Ncstudio, user can look up parameters in parameters list according to the type of
parameters. If user is not clear about the type of the parameter, please refer to chapter 9, in which all
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parameters are introduced according to their serial number.
Parameters in V10 Ncstudio are numbered with 5 decimal digits. The first digit is main-class
number (1~9), and the second digit is sub-class number (0~9). Each sub-class has 1000 numbers
(000~999). Names of type are given according to the first and second digits.
The left buttons further classify the parameters according to their functions, which is very
convenient for user to look up the needed parameter.
[Operation]
In [Operation parameters], it includes parameters which are related to the specific operations.
Pressing the button will show the corresponding parameter list, including N7.1 (Manual), N7.2 (Auto),
and N7.9 (Other Operations), etc.
[Axes]
In [Feed Axes Parameters], it includes parameters which are related to the feed axes. Pressing
the button will show the corresponding parameter list, operator’s parameters include N6.4 (Rotary
axis). Apart from N6.4, manufacturer’s parameters also include N1.0 (Feed Axes Normal Parameters),
N1.2 (Compensation), and N1.3 (Velocity/Acceleration Limit).
[Controller]
In [Controller parameters], it includes parameters which are related to the connection of external
controllers. Pressing the button will show the corresponding parameter list, including N5.2
(Handwheel). Because only manufacturer and developer have the right to revise the parameter, this
item is vacant in operators’ parameters.
[Program]
In [Program parameters], it includes related parameters of machining program. Pressing the
button will show the corresponding parameter list, including N6.2 (G Code Option), N6.5 (File
Translation). Apart from them, in manufacturers’ parameters, it also includes N6.3 (Track Control) and
N6.4 (Speed Control).
[View]
[Interface parameters] includes related parameters of interface appearance. Pressing the button
will show the corresponding parameter list, including N8.1 (Position Interface). In manufacturers’
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parameters, it also includes N8.7 (Interface Display Format).
[Other]
It includes N8.6 (Diagnosis Interface). In operators’ parameters, this item is vacant; only
manufacture and developer have the right to revise it.
[All]
It lists all the parameters under current privilege. User can look over the parameters’
classification.
And user can access different sub-screens to set parameters according to his privilege. Class
and parameters available are shown as below. If user wants to look over and modify certain
parameter, he needs to log-in the grade which has the right to look over and modify this parameter.
Table 1 Privilege and parameters available
Class Parameters Available
Operator Operators’ parameters
Manufacturer Operators’ Parameters, Manufacturers’ Parameters
Developer Operators’ Parameters, Manufacturers’ Parameters,
and Developers’ Parameters
On the lower part of [Param] function screen column of manipulation buttons, there are three
buttons including [Operator], [Manufacturer], and [Developer], with shortcut key F1, F2, and F3
respectively. Pressing the shortcut key will enter the corresponding sub-screen of parameters. For
detailed information about the parameters, please refer to chapter 9.
[BackUp] function screen
As Fig.5-48, user can save and restore the parameters’ setting in this screen, avoiding the
trouble of setting parameters repeatedly. User can switch to this screen after setting a parameter, and
press [Save] button, system ejecting an “Input Box” to remind user to input the item name. Ncstudio
supplies 8 backup items to help user save different parameters setting. After the parameters have
been saved, user can click [Load] button to load them momentarily in terms of the item name on the
left.
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Fig. 5-48 Parameters backup function screen
[AutoBackup] function screen
As Fig.5-49, Ncstudio supports function of parameters auto backup. User can switch to this
screen if he forgets to save the parameters setting. Clicking [Load] button on the right will restore
parameters setting from ex-factory date to last time system closed.
Fig. 5-49 Parameters auto backup function screen
5.2.6. [DIAG] Function Section
The screens under [DIAG] function section are all the same under each mode. This function
section is mainly used for log record, hardware port test, polarity modification, and PLC test. [DIAG]
function section includes [Log], [IO Port], and [PLC] function screens, which will be introduced
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separately in the following.
[Log] function screen
The screen is as shown in Fig.5-50. This screen records user’s important operations and system
events. User can browse not only current log information but also history log information.
Fig. 5-50 Log function screen
[IOPort] function screen
As Fig.5-51, this screen is used for displaying related information of control card and system
current input/ output mapping. It is very helpful for system supervision and fault diagnosis.
Fig. 5-51 Hardware I/O ports function screen
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[PLC] function screen
As Fig.5-52, this function screen is used for PLC debugging. Generally, it serves especially
system debug person and advanced user. For detailed information please refer to Programming
Manual.
Fig. 5-52 PLC function screen
Column of manipulation buttons
Manipulation buttons in [DIAG] function section are slightly different under different section
functions.
In [Log] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-53.
Fig. 5-53 Manipulation buttons in log function screen
[Refresh]
Hotkey: F1, only available in [Log] function screen under [DIAG] function section.
Pressing the button will refresh the log list and keep it synchronous with the system.
[Clear]
Hotkey: F2, only available in [Log] function screen under [DIAG] function section.
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Pressing the button will clean all the log information.
[Info], [Warning], [Error], [System], [Nowadays]
Hotkey: F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, only available in [Log] function screen under [DIAG] function section.
The default state of these buttons is pressed, which means the corresponding information will be
displayed, such as normal information, warning information, error information, and current information.
If user doesn’t need some type of information, click the related button to make it rise. When
[Nowadays] button rises, system will display all the log records.
In [IOPort] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-54.
Fig. 5-54 Manipulation buttons in hardware I/O port function screen
[TestOn], [TestOff]
Hotkey: F1, F2 in turn, only available in [IOPort] function screen. They are mainly used for
simulating signals in simulation test. When one of the two buttons is pressed, the indicator in front of
the selected port will transform between green and red. Green light indicates port test is on; red light
means port test is off.
Note:
Indication lamps are different under simulation mode and actual situation. See information below:
Under simulation mode: Green lamp , red lamp .
Under actual mode: green lamp , red lamp .
[CanlTst]
Hotkey: F3, only available in [IO Port] function screen. Pressing the button will cancel simulation
signal and simulation test, replacing simulation signal with actual hardware signal.
[CanlAll]
Hotkey: F4, only available in [IOPort] function screen. [CanlAll] is similar to [CanlTst] button, but
[CanlTst] button can only cancel one single port’s simulation, while [CanlAll] button can abolish all
ports’ simulation and replace it with actual hardware signal.
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[ConvtPol]
Hotkey: F5, only available in [IOPort] function screen. User can decide whether the polarity of
selected port is N (Negative) or P (Positive).
[DispAll]
Hotkey: F6, only available in [IOPort] function screen, in which ports not used are hidden.
Pressing down the button will display all the I/O ports, and the button is under pressed state; clicking
the button again will make the button rise, and ports not used will be hidden again.
[PortAttr]
Hotkey: F7, only available in [IOPort] function screen. It is used to revise the attribute of the
selected port. Pressing the button will eject a dialog as Fig.5-55, in which user can modify sampling
interval, port name and description, and whether to filter and port enable.
Fig. 5-55 Inport sampling setting dialog
In [PLC] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-56.
Fig. 5-56 Manipulation buttons in PLC function screen
User can input the related channel No., timer No. or counter No. according to his needs.
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6. Manual Mode of Ncstudio
Under manual mode, user can control the movement of machine tool by manual operation facility,
such as manual pulse generator, manual operation panel. Manual mode can be subdivided into jog,
stepping (so-called increment), handwheel and so on.
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Picture under manual mode is shown in Fig.6-1. Similar to auto mode, it includes one operation
panel and one function panel. These two panels will be introduced separately in detail as below.
Fig. 6-1 Screen under manual mode
6.1. Operation Panel Section
As Fig.6-2, this panel provides an alternant operating environment for manipulating machine tool
manually, consisting of many manual operation command buttons.
Fig. 6-2 Manual operation panel
Function panel Operation mode
Operation panel
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The upper part of panel is a coordinate display section, which shows the current coordinate of the
tool, current feed speed, current pressure, current tool No. and the name of current loaded file.
Under the mini coordinate display area is the panel button area, inside which buttons are slightly
different under different modes. Under the manual mode, the panel button section includes the
following buttons:
[X+], [X-] manual buttons: ,
The buttons respectively correspond to moving direction of + X and - X axis. Hotkey: number key
6 and 4 in mini-keyboard.
[Y+], [Y-] manual buttons: ,
The buttons respectively correspond to moving direction of + Y and - Y axis. Hotkey: number key
8 and 2 in mini-keyboard.
[~] manual button:
Acceleration button, only available under [Jog] state; it corresponds to number key 0 in the
mini-keyboard and can be used together with X, Y direction keys to accelerate the running speed of
tool. Combination key: 0 + direction key, for instance: “0” and “8” (to accelerate along + Y direction).
[Series], [Handwheel], [0.01], [0.1], [1], [10] and [>>] manual buttons, as Fig.6-3:
Fig. 6-3 Buttons on the manual operation panel
There are totally three manners to manipulate the machine tool under manual mode. They are
series manner, handwheel manner (MPG), and increment stepping manner.
1) Series manner: after pressing down the button, user can manually make the machine tool
move continuously. Under the MANUAL mode (or the manual function screen is current
active window), clicking the direction key on the panel, or pressing down the corresponding
shortcut key in mini-keyboard will make the machine tool move continuously. Loosening it
will stop the machine moving.
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Note:
Manual screen must be active, which can be distinguished by the color of the title bar.
When manual screen is active, number lock will not be taken into consideration, and number key is active all the
time.
2) Handwheel (MPG): to support handwheel (MPG—Manual Pulse Generator), in V10
Ncstudio, the button [Handwheel] is added. When user has connected a handwheel, user
can press down the button under manual mode so as to manipulate the machine tool by
handwheel. At this time, X, Y direction keys are invalid.
3) Stepping (increment) manner (0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, >>): it is also called stepping-manner or
increment-manner. This manner can control the machine’s feed distance more accurately,
which is different from series (jog)-manner. Every time user triggers the X, Y direction keys,
the machine will move a specified step-size. Pressing down one of buttons [0.01], [0.1], [1],
[10], [>>] will activate the increment stepping mode. And increment stepping length equals to
the selected step-length. For instance, if [0.1] button is selected, increment stepping length
is 0.1 mm. if user selects [>>] button, system will eject an input dialog asking user to input
the custom step. This value will be displayed beside [>>] button. For example, user enters
500.0 into the pop-up dialog after pressing [>>] button. 500.0 will be displayed near [>>].
After [500.0] is pressed, each time triggering direction key of X or Y will move the
corresponding axis 500.0 mm.
[Stop], [Reset]
This two buttons has been introduced in auto mode, which will be omitted here.
6.2. Function Panel Section
Note: as shown in the picture, the function button in manual mode is different from
that in auto mode, while the others are the same.
Following will mainly introduce the function screens under POS function section:
Normal, Setting and UserCom.
[Normal] function screen
Normal function screen under manual mode is as Fig.6-4.
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Fig. 6-4 Normal function screen under manual mode
Record X
Pressing button will record the coordinate value of X-axis under current coordinates.
Record Y
Pressing button will record the coordinate value of Y-axis under current
coordinates.
Pressing buttons , can complete centering operation for relative X and Y axes.
[Setting] function screen
As Fig.6-5, in this screen, user can set commonly used parameters under MANUAL mode, such
as manual low speed, manual high speed, etc. Manual low speed refers to the moving speed when
user doesn’t press down the “manual high-speed” key, setting range 1 mm/min ~ manual high speed;
manual high speed is the manual running speed when user presses down the “manual high-speed”
key, setting range manual low speed ~ dry running speed.
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Fig. 6-5 Setting function screen under manual mode
[Usercom] function screen
Fig.6-6 is the function screen of user command under manual mode. In this screen, there are ten
G instructions input items which can be input repeatedly. If no instruction is input into an item, the
[Execute] button near it is disabled. Clicking [Edit] button will eject a dialog “Input Box”. After user
enters an instruction and clicks [OK] button, [Execute] button near it will be available. And clicking
[Execute] button will execute this instruction. Moreover, the input G command will be remembered in
the screen, which provides user with a very convenient way to inquire.
Fig. 6-6 User command function screen under manual mode
Column of manipulation buttons
Under manual mode, manipulation button bars in different function screens under [POS] function
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section are the same, as Fig.6-7.
Fig. 6-7 Manipulation buttons under [POS] function section
[X Clear], [Y Clear], and [XY Clear]
They share the same function with [X Clear], [Y Clear] and [XY Clear] buttons under auto mode.
Please refer to chapter 5.2.2 for detailed information.
[A Back to 0]
After button is pressed, A-axis will back to the preset workpiece origin.
[Back to 0]
After is pressed, both X-axis and Y-axis will back to the preset workpiece origin.
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7. Reference Point Mode of Ncstudio
[Back to the Reference Point] is the process to unify the internal coordinates and the machine
actual coordinates. Therefore, during activation process, it is essential to return to the reference point.
After system is started every time, the default operation mode is the reference point mode, which is
convenient for user to perform the operation of “back to mechanical origin”.
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See Fig.7-1.
Fig. 7-1 Screen under reference point mode
This operation panel is composed of several manipulation buttons related to operations of
mechanical origin, providing an alternant interface for user to manually operate the machine tool to
back to the mechanical origin. Its function selection buttons, sub-screen exchange buttons are similar
to those of manual and auto operation panel.
7.1. Operation Panel Section
Operation panel is as Fig.7-2.
Fig. 7-2 Operation panel section
Function panel Operation mode
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[All Back] :
Machine origin is the zero point of machine coordinates system, fixed on machine tool, which is
positioned by both mechanical switch and electrical system. With regard to the machine coordinates
system, please refer to chapter 3.2. Operation of backing to the reference point requires the support
of machine hardware, so some type of machine doesn’t have this function. Reference point is the
benchmark of whole machine, so it is used to calibrate the coordinate of the current point.
To avoid inaccurate coordinate caused by power-off, E-stop, etc, it is necessary to execute
operation of backing to the reference point after E-stop or program start-up.
[All Back] button is used to make X-axis, Y-axis and A-axis return to the reference point
simultaneously. In addition, V10 Ncstudio also provides functions of X, Y and A axes backing to
machine origin separately and direct setting. For detailed information, please refer to chapter 7.2.
Reset :
This function has been introduced under auto mode, which will be omitted here.
7.2. Function Panel Section
Note: as shown in the picture, the function button in reference point mode is
different from that in auto mode and manual mode, while the others are the same.
Following will mainly introduce the function screens under POS function section:
Normal, Pos, and Object.
[Normal] function screen
The normal function screen is similar to that in auto and manual mode, only manipulation button
bar a little different in the lower part of the screen. The screen is as Fig.7-3 and it won’t be introduced
in detail here.
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Fig. 7-3 Normal function screen under reference point mode
[Pos] function screen
The position function screen is similar to that in auto mode, only manipulation button bar a little
different on the lower part of the screen. This screen makes it convenient for user to look over the
current tool position, including “machine coordinate”, “workpiece coordinate”, “current workpiece
coordinate system”, and “remaining distance”. Here the picture will be omitted.
[Object] function screen
The upper part of object function screen is the same as the process track window in auto mode,
while the lower part of manipulation button bar is different. Here the picture will be omitted.
Column of manipulation buttons
Manipulation button bars in different function screens under this mode are the same, as Fig.7-4.
Fig. 7-4 Manipulation buttons under reference point mode
[X back]
Hotkey: F1, it is only available under REFER mode. After the button is pressed, system will
control the tool to go back to the machine origin along X-axis. When the operation is finished, in the
mini-coordinate display zone of operation panel and in [Pos] function screen, there will be a mark ( )
of completing backing to the machine origin behind [X-axis].
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[Y back]
Hotkey: F2, it is only available under REFER mode. Just like [X Back] button, after the button is
pressed, system will control the tool to go back to the machine origin along Y-axis. When the
operation is finished, in the mini-coordinate display zone of operation panel and in [Pos] function
screen, there will be a mark ( ) of completing backing to the machine origin behind [Y-axis].
[A back]
Hotkey: F4, it is only available under REFER mode. Just like [X Back] button, after the button is
pressed, system will control the tool to go back to the machine origin along A-axis. When the
operation is finished, in the mini-coordinate display zone of operation panel and in [Pos] function
screen, there will be a mark ( ) of completing backing to the machine origin behind [A-axis].
[Direct Set]
Hotkey: F5, it is only available under REFER mode. If user can make sure the current position is
consistent with its machine coordinate and there is no abnormal state, such as “E-stop”, etc, clicking
the button will directly set the current mechanical coordinate as the accurate one. When the operation
is finished, in the mini-coordinate display zone of operation panel and in the [Pos] function screen,
there will be a mark ( ) of completing backing to the machine origin before [X-axis], [Y-axis] and
[A-axis].
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8. Menu System of Ncstudio
Menu operation, keyboard operation, and shortcut key operation constitute the entire operation
framework of Ncstudio. Menu system is one of the most important manners to manipulate Ncstudio
and provides user with very rich menu commands, which he will have a profound witness in the
following contents.
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8.1. File Menu
[File] menu mainly includes operation commands of machining files, as Fig.8-1.
Fig. 8-1 File menu
[Open and Load…]
Shortcut key: Ctrl + O. The menu is used for opening a processing file from hard disk and loading
it into the decoder of the system. Then the parsing engine will parse the file into G instructions, and
transfer these instructions to CNC card.
Choosing the menu item will eject the "Open and Load" dialog box, as Fig.8-2. After selecting the
machining program, user can press [open] button to load it automatically. And the operation panel will
display the name of the processing file for user to have a quick look.
Fig. 8-2 Open and load dialog
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Once a file is loaded, it is under active condition, which means file modification by other
applications is unavailable (but it can be read). Consequently, user has to close this file in Ncstudio
before modifying it.
Note:
For menu items with symbol “…”, similar with buttons, when they are selected, a dialog or input box will pop up.
[Unload]
This menu item has the same function as button [unload] in [POS] function section under AUTO
mode. After a machining file is loaded into the system, choosing [unload] item will close the current
file.
Note:
If the current loaded file is under processing, [unload] function is invalid.
[New]
Choosing this menu item will create a new file ready for editing. User can edit it in NcEditor.
What’s more, user can save it at any time.
[Open and Edit…]
This item is used for opening a processing file saved in the disk and loading it into NcEditor, in
which user can edit the processing file. Clicking the menu option will eject a “NcEditor” window. User
can operate according to the prompt in the editor.
[Edit Current Machine Program]
This menu item can load the procedure file that has already been in digital control procedure
explanation buffer into the editor window, which is valid only when there are procedure files in digital
control procedure explanation buffer.
[Load Tracks]
This menu item is used to parse the machining file in advance and load the entire track once and
for all. In actual machining process, [Pos] function screen will also display the simulated processing
trace, but it is stepwise in accordance with the machining process. Track and trace can be
distinguished by color; selecting [Load Tracks] will load the track in advance, and the opposite option
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is [Clear Tracks].
[Stop Loading Tracks]
The menu item is used to terminate loading track. If the track of the loaded file is too large, it will
slow down the speed of system, then user can choose [Stop Loading Tracks] to terminate the track
loading or choose [Clear Tracks] to stop track loading and clear the loaded track.
[Clear Tracks]
The menu item is used for clearing the loaded track and forbidding continuing loading track.
Clicking this option will eliminate the checked state of [load tracks] menu option.
[Recent Loaded Files]
The menu item will open a new submenu and the submenu will display the recent loaded
processing files. If user needs to load one of the processing files, he can click the filename directly to
load it.
[System Maintenance]
The menu item is mainly used for backup, key data resume, system installation and generating
installation package. Selecting this menu item will close Ncstudio for a while, and eject an option
selection dialogue box, which includes: “key data backup”, “key data resume”, “system installation”,
and “generate installation packet”, as Fig.8-3.
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Fig. 8-3 System maintenance dialog
1) Under the “Backup key data” option card, user can back up the key files in default directory,
including controlling parameters, sub program of common-G code, error data of lead screw,
PLC program, etc. If there are backups under the default directory, they will be displayed in
the window below, which user can decide to delete or preserve. Clicking a backup in the
window will display its property under the window. User can select whether to back up the
files under the default directory. If not, user can appoint another directory for files backup.
2) Under the “Key data resume” option card, user can restore the key files according to
backups. If there are backups under the default directory, they will be displayed in the
window below. Clicking a backup in the window will display its attribute below the window.
User can execute “delete” or “start resume” function according to his needs. Pressing the
direction-keys can select other backup files. If a backup file is saved to an appointed path,
user can click [Browse] to find it. Then clicking [Start resume] button will restore it
automatically.
3) In “System installation” option card, user can remount Ncstudio system. To be careful, the
installation will delete all former files under the installation directory and the data of previous
system will also be deleted. Therefore we advise user to back up the data (parameters)
before installation. If there are already any installation packages under the default directory
(It is the same as package generation directory), they will be displayed in the window.
Clicking one package will display its attribute in the lower part of the window. User can delete
or install it. Pressing the direction-keys will select other installation package. User can click
button [Start Installation] to start installation automatically.
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4) In “Generate installation packet” option card, user can create a new installation package
based on the current system. It is very helpful to back up data and hold a stable system
version. If there are already installation packages under the default directory (it is the same
as system installation package directory), they will be displayed on the lower part of the
window. Clicking one package will display its attribute on the lower part of the window. User
can delete it or press the direction-keys to look over other installation package. Clicking the
button [Generate to the default path] or [Generate to appointed path] will eject a “Generate
install packet” dialogue and then clicking button [Start Creating] will make a package.
[Exit]
The menu item is used to close NcStudio system. If there is any file under editing, a dialog will
pop up to ask user whether to save it. User can operate according to the prompt.
8.2. Work Mode Menu
[Work Mode] menu mainly includes the items related to the selection of machining modes, as
Fig.8-4.
Fig. 8-4 Work mode menu
[Auto Mode]
It corresponds to the button [AUTO] on operation panel. Selecting the menu item will appoint
auto mode as current mode.
[Manu Mode]
It corresponds to the button [MANUAL] on operation panel. Selecting the menu item will appoint
manual mode as current mode.
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[Series (Jog)]
It corresponds to the button [Series] on operation panel. Selecting the menu item will appoint jog
as current manual manner,
[Handwheel]
It corresponds to [Handwheel] on operation panel. Selecting the menu item will appoint
handwheel (MPG) as current manual manner.
[Stepping * 0.01], [Stepping * 0.1], [Stepping * 1] and [Stepping * 10]
They correspond to step-size buttons on operation panel. Selecting one of them will appoint
stepping as current manual manner, and the selected step-size as current step-size.
[Back to Reference Point Mode]
It corresponds to the button [REFER] on operation panel. Selecting the menu item will appoint
backing to reference point mode as current mode.
8.3. Operate Menu
[Operate] menu mainly includes the items about important operations and can realize various
operations for machine tool, as Fig.8-5.
Fig. 8-5 Operate menu
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[Single Block]
The menu item is only available under AUTO mode.
User can set the program selected to be executed as [Single Block], which is a good way to
support error diagnosis and fault recovery action. Under the [Single Block] mode, processing stops
when the resultant velocity of each axis is zero.
[Handwheel Guide]
If user needs handwheel to control the movement of the cutter, user need install handwheel first,
and then select this menu item, and system will change into handwheel mode.
[Set Workpiece Origin]
This menu item is used to set current position as workpiece origin, which won’t cause any motion
of actual position. User can also set workpiece origin in [WorkCoor] and [Offset] screens of [OFFSET]
section.
[Save Workpiece Origin]
This menu item is used to save current workpiece origin into system machining file. Regarding
workpiece origins that are often used, user can save them for future use. User can at most save 10
groups of workpiece origin. After setting a workpiece origin for the first time, by saving this workpiece
origin, user can locate it swiftly.
[Load Workpiece Origin]
This menu item is used to load a preset workpiece origin. After loading a workpiece origin, user
can use [Back to Workpiece Origin] to go back to the preset workpiece origin.
[Start], [Pause] and [Stop]
They correspond to buttons of [Start], [Pause], and [Stop] on operation panel in turn, only valid
under AUTO mode. They can also be applied to simulation mode.
[Simulation Mode]
It corresponds to button [Simmu] of [POS] function screen under [AUTO] mode. If a certain
machining procedure has been loaded, and the current operation status is "IDLE", choosing the menu
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item will carry out simulation automatically with high speed from the first section. Simulation function
is similar to demonstration function, but more superior.
Simulation function provides user with a fast and vivid simulating machining environment.
To run a machining file under simulation mode, system will not drive the machine tool to do the
relative actions, but only shows the cutter trace with high speed in the process trace window. By
simulation, user can know about cutter’s movement in advance to avoid damage (to the machine tool)
which is caused by mistakes in the written procedure, and also get other additional information.
After simulation starts, this item will change into “Stop Simulation and Withdraw the Simulation
Mode”. Clicking it will exit from this mode.
[Select Processing Block…]
The menu item corresponds to button [SelWork] of [POS] screen under [AUTO] mode. It is used
for program block skip execution and only available under AUTO mode. Its shortcut key is Ctrl + F9,
which is also available under simulation mode. Selecting this menu item will eject an “Execute
(Advance Options)” dialog, as Fig.8-6. User can operate according to the prompt.
Fig. 8-6 Execute (advanced options) dialog
[Breakpoint Resume]
The menu item corresponds to button [Continu] of [POS] screen under [AUTO] mode. It is only
available under AUTO mode and the shortcut key is Shift + F9. When this item is selected, system will
resume machining from the suspended position of last time. It is also applied to simulation mode.
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[Circumrotate Mirror Process]
This menu item is used to process the same procedure by image rotation. After this item is
selected, a dialog as Fig.8-7 will pop up, in which user can select an option.
Fig. 8-7 Circumrotate mirror process dialog
After selecting an option in the dialog, user can click “OK” button to finish the operation. And the
new generated procedure will be loaded into NC system NcStudio automatically.
[Back to Workpiece Origin]
Workpiece origin is the zero point of WCS decided by workpiece dimension program. Generally
speaking, it is the start-point for workpiece machining, but programmer can set workpiece origin freely.
The relation between workpiece origin and reference point can be set by [Set Workpiece Origin].
After user selecting the menu item, tool nose will go back to the workpiece origin automatically
from the current position.
User can also perform the operation by pressing button [Back to 0] of [POS] function section
under AUTO and MANUAL modes.
[Back to Fixed Point]
User can set a fixed point in advance, and when there is tool nose damage or tool change is
needed, selecting this menu item will uplift the tool nose and make it back to the fixed point for user to
do the relative actions.
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[All Back to Reference Point]
This menu item is used to call all axes to go back to the reference point. It is strongly
recommended that executing this function before machining starts or when E-stop occurs.
[Reset]
The menu item corresponds to [Reset] on operation panel, with shortcut key “Pause”. After this
menu item is selected, the machine will stop current machining task (If it is machining) immediately,
and restore from warning state (If it is in warning state) to IDLE state.
8.4. Machine Tool Menu
This menu is used to show the relative parameters of machine tool, as Fig.8-8.
Fig. 8-8 Machine tool menu
[Cutting Time Statistic]
The menu item is used to count cutting time. Selecting this item will eject a “High Pressure Time
Statistic” dialog, as Fig.8-9. Button [Edit…] on the right is used to clear the time, which needs
password to enter. Normal user only has right to look over it.
Fig. 8-9 Dialog of time statistic for air pump
8.5. Window Menu
[Window] menu is used for interface navigation. It marks all windows under current mode, among
which user can select the desired one. And menu items under this menu may be slight different in
different modes. See Fig.8-10.
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Fig. 8-10 Window menu
8.6. Help Menu
The menu is used for displaying system and registration information. See Fig.8-11.
Fig. 8-11 Help menu
[About NcStudio…]
Selecting the menu item will eject a dialog “About NcStudio”. See Fig.8-12.
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Fig. 8-12 “About NcStudio” dialog
In the dialog, user can check the information of version, motion card, and manufacturer. Clicking
button [Register…] will eject a “REGISTER” dialog, as Fig.8-13. User needs to input the correct
register code to finish registration.
Fig. 8-13 Register dialog
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9. Parameters of Ncstudio
With abundant machining parameters, Ncstudio is competent for various machining tasks.
This chapter will specialize in introducing the general parameters involved in Ncstudio system.
General parameters can be subdivided into operators’ parameters, manufacturers’ parameters and
developers’ parameters. To look over or modify some types of parameters, user must have enough
jurisdictions.
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9.1. Methods of Parametric Modification
Firstly, use the mouse, or press ‘Tab’ or ‘Shift + Tab’ key to move the focus onto parameter list
box, and then press direction key (up and down direction keys) to choose the parameter that you want
to modify. Finally, press ‘Enter’ key and input value into the parameter frame, or double click the
parameter line and input value into the parameter frame. Regarding parameters whose value is “true”
or “false”, you can directly input “true” or “false” to modify them, or directly input “1” equal to “True”, “0”
equal to “False”.
Note:
“Tab” key can be used to move the focus on the interface, while ‘Tab + Shift’ will move the focus in the reverse
direction.
In the parameter list box, only part content of the parameters can be displayed. Following two methods will
show you how to look over the complete content of the parameters: look at the lower part of the parameter
interface, this window will show you the complete information of the parameter selected (recommended); press
direction key (left or right direction key) in the parameter list box to look over the whole information about the
parameter selected.
All modification to the parameters must be done under IDLE state!
9.2. List of Manufacturers’ (Covering Operators’)
Parameters
Operators’ parameters are as Fig.9-1.
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Fig. 9-1 Operators’ parameters
Manufacturers’ parameters are constituted by operators’ parameters and leave factory
parameters, as Fig.9-2.
Fig. 9-2 Manufacturers’ parameters
Parameters in V10 Ncstudio are numbered with 5 decimal digits. The first digit is main-class
number (1~9). The second digit is sub-class number (0~9). Each sub-class has 1000 numbers
(000~999). The groups of the parameters are offered according to the first and second digits.
In the following, all operators’ parameters and manufacturers’ parameters are listed according to
the coding number of the parameters. You can look up the parameters according to their coding
number.
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9.2.1. 1.0. Axes General
[N10000], [N10001], [N10003] AXIS_DIR(X\Y\A)
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 1: Positive Direction -1: Negative Direction
Default: 1
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction:
It is used to specify incremental direction of machine coordinates of the specified axis: 1 indicates the positive increment, and -1 indicates the negative increment.
[N10010], [N10011], [N10013] AXIS_PULSE_FACTOR(X\Y\A)
Type: Float
Unit: mm/p(millimeter/pulse)
Range: 0.0000009~999.0
Default: 0.01
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction:
Pulse equivalent is the displacement or angle produced on the corresponding axis by each control pulse. Specifically, it refers to the least displacement which the motion control card can deal with. In stepping system, it is corresponding to a stepping pulse. Then according to transmission connection, the angle displacement of the stepping pulse will be converted into linear value.
[N10020], [N10021] WORKBENCH_LOWER_LIMIT(X\Y)
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: -99999.0~99999.0
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Default: X:0.0 Y:0.0
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction: It specifies the lower limit of the stroke of the worktable on the direction of each axis.
[N10030], [N10031] WORKBENCH_UPPER_LIMIT(X\Y)
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: Lower limit of the worktable stroke (mechanical coordinate)~99999.0
Default: X: 3600.0 Y: 2600.0
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction: It specifies the upper limit of the stroke of the worktable on the direction of each axis.
[N10040], [N10041] CHECK_WORKBENCH_RANGE(X\Y)
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Disabled 1(True): Enabled
Default: 1(True)
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets whether to check the worktable stroke.
9.2.2. 1.2. Compensations
[N12000] ENABLE_LEADSCREW_CMPN
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0(False): Disabled 1(True): Enabled
Default: 1(True)
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Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction: It specifies whether lead screw error compensation is valid.
[N12001] ONLY_BACKLASH_CMPN
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0(False):Disabled 1(True): Enabled
Default: 1(True)
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets whether to perform error compensate only in terms of lead screw backlash.
[N12010], [N12011], [N120013] BACKLASH(X\Y\A)
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)\deg (degree)
Range: 0.0~1.0
Default: 0.0
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction: It specifies the lead screw backlash of each axis.
9.2.3. 1.3. Velo/Acc Limits
[N13000], [N13001], [N13003] AX_MAX_VOL(X\Y\A)
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: X: 60000.0 Y: 60000.0 A: 600.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
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Instruction: It specifies the maximum allowed acceleration of each axis.
9.2.4. 5.2. Handwheel
[N52001] HW_COUNT_STRICTLY
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0(False): Disabled 1(True): Enabled
Default: 0(False)
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction:
If the parameter is set as “valid”, the moving distance of machine will be strictly corresponding to the count of the handwheel pulse. But if the handwheel rotates too fast, the machine would likely keep moving quite a long time even if the handwheel has stopped. If the parameter is set as “invalid”, system may have rapid response time to the rotation of handwheel. But when the handwheel moves too fast, the moving distance of machine tool may not be consist with the rotation distance of handwheel.
[N52002] HW_DIRECTION
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range:
1: Maintain the original moving direction of the machine tool during the motion of handwheel. -1: Maintain the original moving direction of the machine tool during the reverse motion of handwheel.
Default: -1
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
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Instruction:
The parameter can be used to set the positive and negative moving direction of the lathe when the handwheel rotates. Specifically, if the parameter is set as ‘1’ and the handwheel runs clockwise, the machine tool will move in the positive direction. If the parameter is set as ‘-1’ and the handwheel runs clockwise, the machine tool will move in the negative direction.
[N52003] HW_MULTIPLE_1
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: 0.001~10.0
Default: 0.001
Valid time Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction: Under the circumstance of X1 ratio, the system will take the pulse quantity produced by the handwheel as the actual pulse quantity that has been received.
[N52004] HW_MULTIPLE_10
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: 0.001~10.0
Default: 0.01
Valid time Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction:
Under the circumstance of X10 ratio, the system will take 10 times of pulse quantity produced by the handwheel as the actual pulse quantity that has been received.
[N52005] HW_MULTIPLE_100
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: 0.001~10.0
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Default: 0.1
Valid time Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction:
Under the circumstance of X100 ratio, the system will take 100 times of pulse quantity produced by the handwheel as the actual pulse quantity that has been received.
[N52006], [N52007] HW_GEAR_FACTOR (numerator/denominator)
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 1~1000
Default: 1
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Introduction:
This ratio is used to control the feed speed of machine tool when the machine tool is manipulated by handwheel. User needs to set the value of the numerator and the denominator. If the numerator is small as the denominator is large, the proportion will be small, and the relative feed speed of the machine tool will be small too. On the contrary, if the numerator is big as the denominator is small, the proportion will be large, and the relative feed speed of the machine tool will be fast too.
[N52010] Forbidden Handwheel Gear Track Back Function
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Don’t forbid 1 (True): Forbid
Default: 1 (True)
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets whether to forbid the function of backward tracking in handwheel mode.
[N52012] HW_ACC
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Type: Float
Unit: mm/s2(millimeter/second²)
Range: 1.0~1000.0
Default: 200.0
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction: This parameter can set the acceleration speed when handwheel is selected. The smaller the value is, the more stable the motion will be.
[N52020] Support NK ExKey set
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 0: None 1: Mini keyboard 2: Extended keyboard
Default: 0
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the type of extended keyboard.
[N52021] Install Extended Keyboard Hook
Type: BOOl
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Don’t install 1 (True): Install
Default: 1 (True)
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets whether to install the hook of extended keyboard.
9.2.5. 6.2. G Code Options
[N62001] SPEED_WHILE_APPROACHING_TO_WORKPIECE
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Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter /minute)
Range: 0.001~99999.0
Default: 300.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
In the process of positioning, it indicates the feed speed when the tool approaches the workpiece. (Distance between the tool and the workpiece is smaller than the distance of deceleration)
[N62020] IJK_INC
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Disabled 1 (True): Enabled
Default: 1(True)
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
It indicates that increment manner of IJK is adopted in arc programming. The value of the arc instruction address word under the incremental manner is the increment value corresponding to the centre of the circle, about which please refer to the programming manual.
[N62021] RADIUS_TOL
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: 0.0~9999.0
Default: 1
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
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Instruction:
In the IJK incremental manner of G02 and G03, it will count the radius twice. Generally speaking, the two values of the radius are not equal, and their difference is called tolerance of arc. Usually, the tolerance of arc instruction is not very large. Recommended tolerance is 10 micron.
9.2.6. 6.3. Track Control
[N63001] TRACK_CORNER_TOL
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: 0.0~0.1
Default: 0.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
For the fine finish of the whole workpiece, at the connection point between two procedure blocks, the cutter may not move to the specified position accurately. When the difference between the actual position of cutter and the specified position is equal to the value of this parameter, the system will regard it as the completion of this procedure block.
[N63002] EXACT_STOP_TIME
Type: Float
Unit: s(second)
Range: 0.0~999.0
Default: 0.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
During the processing, because of the different inertia of each axis, the servo system may meet lag phenomenon. This parameter is used to overcome the lag phenomenon produced by the servo system.
[N63006] SMOOTH_TIME
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Type: Float
Unit: s(second)
Range: 0~0.064
Default: 0.01
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
The bigger the value of the parameter is, the smoother the surface of the workpiece will be. But if the value of the parameter is too large, it will affect the dimension of the workpiece. Setting the value as “0.05” is recommended.
9.2.7. 6.4. Speed/Acc
[N64020] RAPID_TRAVEL_FEEDRATE
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.0~100000.0
Default: 50000.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It is the default running speed (not the processing speed) of the machine tool in positioning (under G00 command).
[N64040] DEFAULT_FEEDRATE
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.0~100000.0
Default: 3000.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It is the default processing speed (not the positioning speed).
[N64060] MAX_REV
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Type: Float
Unit: deg/min (degree/minute)
Range: 0.001~99999.0
Default: 360.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the feed rate of rotary axis.
[N64080] ANGLE_ACCELERATION
Type: Float
Unit: Deg/s2 (degree/second2)
Range: None
Default: 500.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the angle acceleration of rotary axis.
[N64100] AX_LINEAR_MACH_ACC
Type: Float
Unit: mm/s2 (millimeter/second2)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 600.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the maximum acceleration of each feed axis during machining.
[N64101] AX_LINEAR_POST_ACC
Type: Float
Unit: mm/s2(millimeter/second2)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 4000.0
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Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It specifies the maximum acceleration of each axis during positioning of machine tool.
[N64120] AX_CON_ACC
Type: Float
Unit: mm/s2(millimeter/second2)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 3000.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It specifies the maximum acceleration when feed motion happens on adjacent axes. 1~2 times of acceleration of single axis is recommended.
[N64150] AX_ACC_ACC
Type: Float
Unit: mm/s3(millimeter/second3)
Range: None
Default: 5000.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It specifies the growth rate of single axis acceleration (acceleration of acceleration).
[N64203] INTERP_ALGO
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 0: Echelon Algorithm 1: Type S Algorithm 2: Acceleration Trapezoid Algorithm
Default: 1
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: To decrease error, please choose the most suitable interpolation algorithm after debugging.
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[N64208] REF_CIRCLE_MAX_VELO
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min (millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 1800.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
The reference circle is a sample when the machine makes a workpiece of arc type. The maximum speed of the reference circle refers to the biggest tolerant speed when the machine is doing a diameter 10 mm circle processing without strenuous vibration. In the circle processing afterwards, the system will automatically count out the max centripetal acceleration on the arc according to the value of this parameter to make sure no strenuous vibration produced by the machine. The larger the value of this parameter is, the larger the following error of the circle will be. Please fill in here the measured allowable speed.
[N64209] CIRCLE_MIN_VELO
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min (millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.001~100000.0
Default: 100.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
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Instruction:
When machining a circle with a small radius, even if very small arc feed speed can produce very big centripetal acceleration, but the arc speed limit will result in lower processing speed. To ensure the processing efficiency, when the speed figured out by system is lower than the setting value of the parameter, system will take this setting value as the processing speed.
9.2.8. 6.5. File Translation
N65001~N65002 PLT File Translation Parameters
PLT file translation parameters are used for the translation of PLT files. PLT is a processing file
format of 2 dimension defined by American HP company. It is usually used on the embossment and
advertising carving, including the following parameters: cutter lifting height during dry running, PLT
unit, the space between cutters during PLT area processing, the processing depth for 2D files, and so
on.
[N65001] PLT_UNIT (PLT_FORMAT_CONVERT_PARAM)
Type: Float
Unit: mm/pul (millimeter/pulse)
Range: 0.001~99999.0
Default: 40.0
Valid time: Be valid after loading processing procedure again.
Instruction:
PLT is a processing file format of 2 dimension defined by American HP company. It is usually used on the embossment or advertising carving. PLT is also one kind of unit. Normally, 1plt=40.195mm. To set this parameter can zoom in or zoom out it.
[N65002] TOOL_DISTANCE_AT_AREA (PLT_FORMAT_CONVERT_PARAM)
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: 0.0001~99999.0
Default: 0.025
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Valid time: Be valid after loading processing procedure again.
Instruction:
Space between tools is decided by diameters of tools, and the part between two adjacent tool paths is overlapped to make workpiece processed enough. It is the distance between tools during machining in PLT area
N65103~ N65106 DXF File Translation Parameters
DXF file translation parameters are used for the translation of DXF files. It includes the following
parameters: cutter lifting height during dry running, the processing depth for 2D file, processing
amount each time, taking the starting point as the zero point, the shape separate processing valid,
and so on.
[N65103] FIRST_POINT_AS_ORIGIN (DXF_FORMAT_COVERT_PARAM)
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Don’t take the start point as the zero point 1 (True): Take the start point as the zero point
Default: 1 (True)
Valid time: Be valid after loading processing procedure again.
Instruction: It specifies whether to set the first coordinate point as zero point when using DXF processing files.
[N65104] ENABLE_MACHINE_DIVIDUALLY (DXF_FORMAT_COVERT_PARAM)
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Invalid 1 (True): Valid
Default: 0 (False)
Valid time: Be valid after loading processing procedure again.
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Instruction:
When dealing with DXF files, the system will regard the action of cutter lifting as the separating mark between the adjacent shapes. No cutter lifting indicates that one shape is being processed. Once the cutter lifting is implemented, it indicates that a whole shape processing has been finished. For example, process several adjacent circles on a workpiece. The depth of the circles is 10 mm, and feed depth of Z-axis is 2 mm each time. If the parameter is set to be valid, the machine will process one circle 5 times before cutter lifting. When one circle is completed, the machine will go on processing the next circle. If the parameter is set to be invalid, the machine will process one circle only once and go to process the next circle. When all circles have been processed one time, system will implement the previous process four times again until all the circles have been finished.
[N65105] ENABLE_MACHINE_BOTTOM (DXF_FORMAT_CONVERT_PARAM)
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Invalid 1 (True): Valid
Default: 0 (False)
Valid time: Be valid after loading processing procedure again.
Instruction: It indicates 2D cutting will not execute valve operation until tool is on the surface of workpiece.
[N65106] Force To Recognize Dxf File As Metric Sys (DXF_FORMAT_CONVERT_PARAM)
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Invalid 1 (True): Valid
Default: 1 (True)
Valid time: Be valid after loading processing procedure again.
Instruction: It specifies whether to recognize DXF format files as metric size.
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N65202~N65203 ENG File Translation Parameters
ENG file translation parameters are used for the translation of the ENG files. It includes cutter
lifting height during dry running, pause and prompt when meeting cutter exchange, etc.
[N65202] Recycle Machining Times (ENG_FORMAT_CONVERT_PARAM)
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 1~9999
Default: 1
Valid time: Be valid after loading processing procedure again.
Instruction: It decides the cycle times when machining ENG format files.
[N65203] Machining Eng File By Tool Number(ENG_FORMAT_CONVERT_PARAM)
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Don’t use 1 (True): Use
Default: 0 (False)
Valid time: Be valid after loading processing procedure again.
Instruction: It sets whether to process in terms of the given tool number.
9.2.9. 7.1. Manu
[N71000] JOG_VOL
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.0~100000.0
Default: 40000.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
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Instruction: The speed specified by this parameter is the default running speed of system when user presses the direction keys under manual mode.
[N71001] RAPID_JOG_VOL
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.0~100000.0
Default: 50000.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
The speed specified by this parameter is the default running speed of system when user presses down both direction key and acceleration key under manual mode.
[N71002] REV_JOG_VOL
Type: Float
Unit: deg/min (degree/minute)
Range: 0.0~100000.0
Default: 10800.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: The speed specified by this parameter is the default running speed of rotary axis under manual mode.
[N71003] REV_RAPID_JOG_VOL
Type: Float
Unit: deg/min (degree/minute)
Range: 0.0~100000.0
Default: 36000.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
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Instruction:
The speed specified by this parameter is the default running speed of system when user presses down both direction key and acceleration key under manual mode.
[N71020] LOCK_DIR_AFTER_LIMITED
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Don’t prohibit 1 (True): Prohibit
Default: 1 (True)
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets whether to prohibit tools from moving towards limit direction when the limit works.
9.2.10. 7.2. Auto
[N72001] SPEED_ASSIGN_TYPE
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0: Use the speed of file 1: Use the default speed 2: Specify the speed according to ratio
Default: 0
valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the manner for feed speed.
[N72003] CUTTING_IN PLACE_DELAY
Type: Float
Unit: ms (millisecond)
Range: 0.0~100000.0
Default: 0.0
valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
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Instruction: It sets the delay after cutting is in place at both ends of glass.
[N72007] DEPTH_LAYER
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: None
Default: -1.0
valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the processing depth each time during 2D machining.
[N72008] STOP_DRILL
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Don’t stall 1 (True): Stall
Default: 1 (True)
valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets whether the electric drill stops drilling during machining.
[N72010], [N72011] ENABLE_WORKAREA_CHECK(X\Y)
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Invalid 1 (True): Valid
Default: 0(False)
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
It is used to specify whether to enable the workpiece coordinates range check. The range is constituted by the upper limit and the lower limit of the workpiece coordinates.
[N72020], [N72021] WORKAREA_LOWER_LIMIT(X\Y)
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Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: -99999.0~99999.0
Default: -10000.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It specifies the lower limit of workpiece coordinates on each direction.
[N72030], [N72031] WORKAREA_UPPER_LIMIT(X\Y)
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: Lower limit of workbench stroke (mechanical coordinate)~99999.0
Default: 10000.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It is used to specify the upper limit of the workpiece coordinates on each direction.
9.2.11. 7.4. Bkref
[N74000] CANCEL_REFPT_AFTER_ESTOP
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Don’t cancel 1 (True): Cancel
Default: 1 (True)
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: If the parameter is “true”, once there is ESTOP, the current symbol of reference point will be cleared.
[N74001] NEED_REFPT_BEFORE_MACHINING
Type: BOOL
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Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Needn’t back to he reference point 1 (True): Need back to the reference point
Default: 1 (True)
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
Servo system adopts incremental coding machine tool, but the system can only recognize the previous corresponding position. In order to let an arbitrary point have a fixed coordinate, user needs to select a reference point which is the mechanical origin point. During the processing, if an ESTOP or power off occurs, an error of deviation may appear when machine restarts. With the function of backing to the mechanical origin, the system can retrieve the coordinates of the workpiece to ensure the accuracy to continue the processing.
[N74010], [N74011], [74013] REFPT_COOR(X\Y\A)
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)\deg (degree)
Range: Lower limit of the worktable stroke (mechanical coordinate)~ Upper limit of the worktable stroke (mechanical coordinate)
Default: 0.0
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction:
It is the mechanical coordinates of mechanical origin. And its range is decided by the parameters setting of [lower limit of the worktable stroke] (mechanical coordinate) and [upper limit of the worktable travel range] (mechanical coordinate).
[N74020], [N74021], [N74023] COARSE_LOCATING_DIR(X\Y\A)
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 1: Positive direction -1: Negative direction
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Default: -1
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: This parameter can be used to set the motion direction of coarse positioning during the process of backing to the reference point.
[N74030], [N74031], [N74033] COARSE_LOCATING_VELO(X\Y\A)
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)\deg/min (degree/ minute)
Range: 0.001~10000.0
Default: 1800.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: This parameter can be used to set the feed speed of coarse positioning during the process of backing to the reference point.
[N74050], [N74051], [N74053] FINE_LOCATING_DIR(X\Y\A)
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 1: Positive direction -1: Negative direction
Default: 1
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: This parameter can be used to set the motion direction of fine positioning during the process of backing to the reference point.
[N74060], [N74061], [N74063] FINE_LOCATING_VELO(X\Y\A)
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)\deg/min (degree/minute)
Range: 0.001~10000.0
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Default: X:60.0 Y:60.0 A:1800.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: This parameter can be used to set the feed speed of fine positioning during the process of backing to the reference point.
[N74080], [N74081], [N74083] BACK_DISTANCE(X\Y\A)
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)\deg (degree)
Range: -1000.0~1000.0
Default: X: 2.0 Y: 2.0 A: 0.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
It refers to the additional moving distance after the completion of fine positioning. Its value can be positive or negative. If the value is 0, there is no additional moving distance. And if the value is not 0, the mechanical origin will be located on the tracking back distance of the corresponding coordinates beside the zero switch.
[N74090] Location Times
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 128 characters at most
Default: 1
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the times of fine positioning during backing to the reference point.
9.2.12. 7.9. Operation Others
[N79100] Action After Programming
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Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 0: Don’t move 1: Back to the fixed point 2: Back to workpiece origin
Default: 0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
To improve efficiency, user may want the machine tool to move to a fixed position after the processing is finished. For example, user wants to raise Z-axis to a fixed position after the completion of the workpiece processing to replace another workpiece. If user wants the machine tool to back to a fixed point automatically after processing, he needs to choose this parameter and set the fixed point.
[N79110], [N79111] FIXPT_POS(X\Y)
Type: Float
Unit: mm(millimeter)
Range: -99999.0~99999.0
Default: 0.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: This parameter is only valid on condition that parameter “N79100” is set “1”. It is used to indicate the mechanical coordinate of the fixed point.
[N79200] Display Simu Out Range
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Don’t clew 1 (True): Clew
Default: 1 (True)
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
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Instruction: It specifies whether to clew under the situation of out of mechanic travel in simulation mode.
9.2.13. 8.1. Position View
[N81000] AUTO_LOAD_TRACK
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Invalid 1 (True): Valid
Default: 1 (True)
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
It sets whether system will analyze the processing track automatically when the machining file is loaded, which will help user load the track in advance.
[N81001] AUTO_LOAD_TRACK_LIMIT
Type: INT
Unit: KB
Range: 0~100000
Default: 1000
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
When the size of the processing file is smaller than the value of this parameter, system will analyze the processing track automatically; but when the size of the processing file is equal to or larger than this value (processing file is too huge), system will not analyze the track.
9.2.14. 8.3. Glass Cutter Parameter
[N83000] max pressure
Type: INT
Unit: HP (high pressure)
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Range: 0~100000
Default: 5000
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the maximum pressure for cylinder.
[N83007] cut pressure
Type: INT
Unit: HP (high pressure)
Range: 0~100000
Default: 3500
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the default cutting pressure for cylinder.
[N83010] Side Offset
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: -100.0~100.0
Default: 2.2
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the cornering distance between the position of tool center and actual cutting position during cutting.
[N83011] Fore-and aft Eccentricity
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: -100.0~100.0
Default: 0.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
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Instruction:
It sets the front or back deviating distance between the position of tool center and actual cutting position during cutting. Left deviation is positive while right deviation is negative relative to the advancing direction of tool during processing.
[N83012] Y-axis Work Range
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 1: Positive interval 2: Negative interval
Default: 1
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the work area of Y-axis of machine tool.
[N83013] TURNING_ANGLE
Type: Float
Unit: deg (degree)
Range: 0.0~90.0
Default: 90.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets safe steering when the included angle of two blocks is more than this value.
[N83100] CUSTOMIZED_PRESSURE_AVAILABLE
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Invalid 1 (True): Valid
Default: 1 (True)
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets whether custom pressure is valid.
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9.2.15. 8.4. Glass Cutter Edge Finding Parameter
[N84000] Up Cylinder Delay
Type: INT
Unit: ms (millisecond)
Range: 0~600000
Default: 1000
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the waiting time to transport lifting of the cylinder.
[N84001], [N84002] Passer Glass Position (X\Y)
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: -100000.0~100000.0
Default: 0.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the coordinates of X and Y axes when glass passes by.
[N84007] DEFAULT_FEEDRATE
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min (millimeter/minute)
Range: 0~ maximum speed of each axis
Default: 3000.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the speed when head of air pump is moving towards glass during transmission.
[N84008] Up Cylinder Delay
Type: INT
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Unit: ms (millisecond)
Range: 0~100000
Default: 2000
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the waiting time at the maximum place for waiting glass to pass by.
[N84009] After Lift Delay
Type: INT
Unit: ms (millisecond)
Range: 0~100000
Default: 3000
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the time to decide whether perform edge finding.
[N84010] DEFAULT_FEEDRATE
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min (millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.0~ maximum speed of X-axis
Default: 3000.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the speed of coarse edge finding.
[N84011] ACCURATE_DEFAULT_FEEDRATE
Type: Float
Unit: mm/min (millimeter/minute)
Range: 0.0~ maximum speed of X-axis
Default: 300.0
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Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the speed of fine edge finding.
[N84012] Up Cylinder Delay
Type: INT
Unit: ms (millisecond)
Range: 0~100000
Default: 2000
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the time to boot the positioning block of edge finding.
[N84017] Edge finding position of X-axis setting
Type: Float
Unit: None
Range: 0.0~100.0
Default: 40.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the percentage of edge finding length along X-axis to the length of the whole glass.
[N84018] The first Edge finding position of Y-axis setting
Type: Float
Unit: None
Range: 0.0~100.0
Default: 40.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the percentage of edge finding length along Y-axis for the first time to the length of the whole glass.
[N84019] The second Edge finding position of Y-axis setting
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Type: Float
Unit: None
Range: 0.0~100.0
Default: 50.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the percentage of edge finding length along Y-axis for the second time to the length of the whole glass.
[N84020] The first Edge finding position of X-axis setting Back
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: 0.0~100000.0
Default: 20.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the returning distance after edge finding is finished along X axis for the first time.
[N84021] TOOLHEADX_SPACING
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: -100000.0~100000.0
Default: 5.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the distance between head of air pump and cutting head along X axis.
[N84022] TOOLHEADX_SPACING
Type: Float
Unit: mm (millimeter)
Range: -100000.0~100000.0
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Default: 5.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the distance between head of air pump and cutting head along Y axis.
[N84023] Workpiece_is_automatically_transmitted
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): Don’t flow away 1 (True): Flow away
Default: 1 (True)
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets whether to transmit workpiece automatically after processing is finished.
[N84024] Up Cylinder Delay
Type: INT
Unit: ms (millisecond)
Range: 0~100000
Default: 3000
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets the waiting time to move out the glass.
[N84025] Choose Config
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 1: Pipelining standard configuration model 2: Ordinary standard configuration model
Default: 1
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It decides the configuration.
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[N84026] Edge finding
Type: BOOL
Unit: None
Range: 0 (False): No edge finding 1 (True): Edge finding
Default: 1 (True)
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets whether to find edge during machining.
9.2.16. 8.6. Diagnoze View
[N86002] Light Control Outport Index
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 1: Without disconnecting calibration line -1: With disconnecting calibration line
Default: -1
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction:
It sets whether the software is with function of disconnecting with calibration line. If it is “-1”, a signal will be transmitted to this port to disconnect with calibration line during machining, and a signal will be transmitted to this port to connect with calibration line during tool calibration.
[N86003] Fixed Setover of Z1 and Z2
Type: Float
Unit: None
Range: 0.001~9999.0
Default: 200.0
Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.
Instruction: It sets fixed margin value for Z1 and Z2.
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9.2.17. 8.7. Show View
[N87000] show interface
Type: INT
Unit: None
Range: 0: Only NcEditor is opened. 1: Only NcStudio is opened. 2: Both NcEditor and NcStudio are opened.
Default: 2
Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.
Instruction: It specifies the display form for the interface.
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10. Functions and Features of NcEditor
The features of NcEditor are as following:
Designed for planar cutting, editing planar pictures and outputting data of planar machining
objects;
Supporting directly processing and mating with Ncstudio;
Supporting the element creation of basic machining objects, including point, line, polyline,
rectangle, circle, ellipse, arc, etc;
Supporting setting processing condition for a single object, distinguished by color, and
parameters setting function;
Supporting object change function, including translation, rotation, mirror image, zoom, slant,
combination and break-up of the object;
Supporting view change function, including translation, zooming in, zooming out, fit to
window;
Supporting spot catch function, such as node and midpoint of straight line catch, center and
quadrant point of circle catch;
Supporting view grid and ruler displaying function;
Supporting grid catch function;
Supporting mouse dragging editing of nodes function to adjust the size of the object;
Supporting displaying and modification functions of attribute of the object;
Supporting multi-object alignment functions, including “align right”, “align left”, “align top”,
“align bottom”, “align vertical line”, “align level line”, “align center point”, “align level
dispersion” and “align vertical dispersion”;
Supporting object selection function;
Supporting removal of duplicate objects;
Supporting inserting other type of programmable files into the existed processing file;
Supporting saving parts of the processing file as another processing file;
Supporting basic editing functions: copy, cut and paste;
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Supporting analog processing function;
Supporting read and transformation of ENG files, G code files, DXF files and PLT files;
Supporting Chinese and English bilingual interface, internal exchange of the two languages;
Supporting resetting and adjusting of round spot, setting processing beginning spot at the
position of round spot after the file is loaded;
Supporting viewing and editing for text file;
Easy to operate, fast and quickly to learn and master.
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10.1. Main Interface
The integral interface of NcEditor includes: [title bar], [menu bar], [toolbar], [drawing toolbar],
[status bar], [machining parameters attribute column], [object editor space], [object list bar], [ruler bar].
Among them, the [object list bar] includes: [object list window], [object property window]; [machining
parameters attribute column] includes: [machining parameters color window], [machining parameters
modification window]. See Fig.10-1.
Fig. 10-1 Integral interface
10.2. Object List Window
The object in [object list window] is corresponding to what in [object editor space]; when user
draws an object in the [object editor space], a corresponding object will be added automatically in
[object list window]; when user selects or un-selects the selected object in [object list window], the
object in [object editor space] will be changed accordingly.
The concrete functions of [object list window] are as below:
1) Selecting the box ahead of the object can choose a single object, or several objects;
2) Canceling the selected box ahead of the object can cancel selection of a single object, or
several objects;
3) Several selected objects can be set as one group;
Drawing toolbar
Machining parameters attribute column
Title bar Tool bar
Object editor space Object property window
Ruler bar
Object list window
Menu bar
Status bar
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4) Breaking the objects in one group will make them back to the previous group;
5) Setting a group as the current working group: when a file includes multiple groups, if user
wants to edit one of these groups, he has to set the group as the current group.
10.3. Object Attribute Window
[Object attribute window] is mainly used to set the property for the selected object, involving
lead-in line setting, filling or not, the precise position of object in coordinate system and machining
direction setting, etc.
10.3.1. Classification of Lead-in Line
[Lead-in line] is exclusively for closed figures, which can be classified into 4 types according to
shapes: none lead-in line, tine lead-in line, arc lead-in line and kerf lead-in line. The type of [lead-in
line] is chosen in terms of the cutting.
a) [None lead-in line]
It means no lead-in line, user can decide whether to set lead-in line or not.
Fig. 10-2 None lead-in line
b) [Tine lead-in line]
Cutting-in edge and cutting-out edge are all straight lines, tools cut in along one straight line of
the taper angle and cut out along the other straight line. For instance, [lead-in line] is on the peak of
the rectangle, or on the top of other cross points.
a
0
Fig. 10-3 Tine lead-in line c) [Arc lead-in line]
Cutting-in edge and cutting-out edge are all arcs; tools cut in along one edge of the arc and cut
out along the other edge, such as, lead-in line of circle, ellipse and arc.
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Fig. 10-4 Arc lead-in line
d) [Kerf lead-in line]
Operating principle: it only has cutting-in [lead-in line], without cutting-out [lead-in line], when the
tool cuts to the tail, the tool will not stop until returns back along the same path some distances.
a
0
Fig. 10-5 Kerf lead-in line
Note:
There is no definite limitation on the usage of tine lead-in line, arc lead-in line and kerf lead-in line. They are
interchangeable. For instance, setting an arc lead-in line for a rectangle vertex, the system will figure out the
tine lead-in line automatically; the type of lead-in line is chosen in terms of the cutting; besides, the use of
lead-in line is for precisely machining, user can decide whether to set it or not.
[Lead-in line] can be divided into internal lead-in line and external lead-in line according to
positions, which mainly depends on the reserved parts.
If user selects filling the object, [lead-in line] will be set as internal one by system; if user selects
not filling the object, [lead-in line] will be set as external one by system. The detail is as following:
a) External [lead-in line]: the inner part of object will be reserved, while the outer one will be
abandoned.
b) Internal [lead-in line]: the outer part of object will be reserved, while the inner one will be
abandoned.
10.3.2. Setting Lead-in Line
Method One: Selecting a closed object in the [object list window], the top icons in [object attribute
window] are the varieties of lead-in lines. , from left to right in the dialogue, they
are [none lead-in line], [tine lead-in line], [arc lead-in line], and [kerf lead-in line]. User can press the
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button to choose one of lead-in lines according to cutting process; on the lower parts of the [object
attribute window], shown as . Pressing the button [Setting] will eject a dialogue of
[Set Introduce] as Fig.10-6.
Method Two: Press the button on [drawing toolbar] to select a closed object →right-click the
object, a menu bar will pop up → select the option [set introduce]→ the following dialogue will pop up.
Method Three: Select a closed object by [object list window] or by the button on drawing
toolbar →choose the [object] menu → select [set introduce] option → the following dialogue will pop
up
Fig. 10-6 Set lead-in line dialog
In the dialogue [Set Introduce], user can set type, length, angle, segment and position ratio. The
concrete definitions are as following:
[Length]: the length of cutting-in edge or cutting-out edge of lead-in line;
[Angle]: the included angle between the two sides of lead-in line, like the size of angle “a” in
Fig.10-2, Fig.10-3, Fig.10-4, Fig.10-5.
[Segment]: there are probable N straight lines (N is natural number) on the selected object.
‘’Segment No.’’ refers to the sequence number of the segment where the lead-in line is on among all
the segments of the object. (It is used to fix the location of lead-in line on a certain segment.)
Notice:
Sorting segment: choosing a closed object or the combination of multiple objects, there will be a remark or
marks on the object. Choose [view direction] under [view] menu. User can modify the direction in [object
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attribute window]. Sorting begins from the remark or remarks, in line with the machining direction. The first order
number is 0, and user can set the segment number according to his own desire.
[Position]: It refers to the ratio of the distance from the position of lead-in line on segment to the
beginning of this closed segment to the whole length of the segment, whose range is (0, 1).
[Apply all graphics]: if this function is not selected, there will not be lead-in line on graphic after
pressing “ok”, or there will be lead-in lines on all graphics. If the function of [Apply all graphics] is
selected, pressing “ok” and “preview” will eject a dialogue as following if the segment setting is not fit
for all the graphics. (Different range will be displayed for different graphics, depending on actual
situation.)
Fig. 10-7 Inquiry dialog
When the type of lead-in line is “kerf lead-in line”, its dialog is as below:
Fig. 10-8 “Kerf lead-in line” dialog
The dialogue of kerf lead-in line holds one more function “wrap length” than tine lead-in line
dialogue.
Definition of [wrap length]: when tool reaches cut-in point, it will go forward along the same
path before stopping, the distance between cut-in point and the end point (the repeated path) is called
[wrap length].
An example for setting a lead-in line:
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Note:
[Lead-in line] is only available for closed graphics. For polylines, only when it is finished by shortcut key “C” can
it be set a lead-in line.
Draw a triangle with polylines, and enclose it with shortcut key “C” (note: the input method should
be English), as following:
Fig. 10-9 Enclosed triangle by polylines
Select “view direction” and “line rim model” under “view” menu. See Fig.10-10.
Fig. 10-10 After selecting “view direction” and “line rim model”
Select this triangle in object list window or by the button in the drawing toolbar.
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Fig. 10-11 Select the triangle
Select the closed triangle, and select “set introduce” under right-click menu or select
button in object attribute window or select “set introduce” item under “object”
menu, and enter the figures as following:
Fig. 10-12 Setting lead-in line data
Then press “OK” and click on the picture. The picture will display as Fig.10-13.
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Fig. 10-13 After setting lead-in line
Besides, NcEditor also supports setting the position of lead-in line manually. In the above [set
introduce] dialog, don’t enter any data in [position], then click the frame of processing object to set the
position of lead-in line.
10.3.3. Color Selection for Machining Objects
In the middle of [object attribute window], there are two lines of color buttons, which are used to
set the machining color for the selected object. System will confirm the machining parameters for this
object by its color; same color shares the same parameters. In [machining parameters attribute
window], each color delegating related parameters will be introduced in detail.
Operation steps:
a) Select an object by selecting the box ahead of the object in [object list window] or the button
on [drawing toolbar](only the object totally in the frame can be selected);
b) Press one button in ( ), the selected object will change into the color
you have chosen.
The objects with the same color are regarded as having same parameters, including velocity,
cutting pressure, tool No., etc. Therefore, user has to set all the objects with same parameters in the
same color.
10.3.4. Filling or Not
[Fill or not] of the objects are only for the closed objects.
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a) If user wants to keep the inner parts of objects, user needs to choose [fill], shown as ;
b) If user wants the shape of the objects, user should not select [fill], shown as , the inner
parts of objects will be milled.
10.3.5. Selection of Machining Direction
[Selection of machining direction] is used to change the machining direction of objects. User can
adjust it according to cutting method, workpiece texture, tool milling direction, etc.
The concrete procedure is as following:
a) Open “view” menu, select “view direction”, all the objects in [object editor space] will show
their machining direction;
b) Select an object by selecting the box ahead of the object in [object list window] or the button
on [drawing toolbar] (only the object totally in the frame will be selected);
c) In the [object attribute window], choose , the selected machining object will reverse
its direction.
d) If user wants to cancel the alteration, user just needs to cancel the selection of the choice
box, see .
10.3.6. Precise Positioning for Machining Objects
In order to make it more convenient for user to locate machining objects more precisely, NcEditor
offers precise positioning.
A concrete example: draw a circle in [object editor space], then select this circle, as following:
Fig. 10-14 Positioning a circle
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Enter the data in the corresponding position in “object attribute window” as below:
Fig. 10-15 Precise positioning window
After inputting the data, press “Apply”, then this circle can be precisely located to the position
centered XY (-300,-200), with diameter 215.407.
If the selected object is a straight-line, a rectangle, an arc, an ellipse or a point, the precise
positioning dialogue will alter accordingly. And currently the precise positioning is unavailable for the
object drawn by polylines.
10.3.7. Object Information Box
When user selects one or multiple objects in [object editor space], the [object information
dialogue] will display the detailed information for the selected objects, for instance, name, node and fill
or not (for non-closed figures, this option is valid in grey). Therefore, user can check the detailed
information of the selected objects to avoid misunderstanding of their attribute under different views.
For instance, draw a picture with polyline, and select it, as following.
Fig. 10-16 An object drawn by polylines
As Fig.10-17, the [object information dialogue] has displayed the name and node of the object,
etc.
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Fig. 10-17 Object information box
10.4. Origin Setting
The criterion of [object editor space] is workpiece coordinate, so the origin of [object editor space]
is the origin of workpiece coordinate.
In the crossing of vertical ruler and horizontal ruler, there is a remark ; click the cross center
and drag it into [object editor space] and release it at the position to be set as origin. This origin is also
the origin of workpiece coordinate.
The advantages of setting an origin:
The position of object in workpiece coordinate can be positioned more precisely;
When a file is loaded, the position of workpiece in workpiece coordinate can be more
precisely fixed;
It will be more convenient for user to set origin as the beginning of machining.
10.5. Machining Parameters Attribute Bar
The machining parameters attribute bar can be divided into color window and value modification
window.
10.5.1. Color Window of Machining Parameters
Currently there are 8 colors in color window with corresponding number. Each color is related to
different machining parameters, including velocity, cutting pressure, output, tool No., etc.
10.5.2. Value Modification Window of Machining Parameters
The machining objects in the same color are regarded as having the same machining parameters
in two dimensional model of NcEditor, so if user changes the parameters related to a certain color,
the machining parameters of all the objects in this color will be altered.
Choose color “4 “in [color window of machining parameters], as following:
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Fig. 10-18 Machining parameters attribute bar
In the [modification window of machining parameters] , the related parameters of color “4” can be
modified directly, such as “feedrate”, “working pressure”, “tool No.”, and “input”. Pressing “apply” will
confirm the modification.
10.6. Figure Selection
To select a figure, user first needs to ensure that there isn’t other running command. Then press
down the button, shown as . Only objects total in the box can be selected.
User can select a single object in the [object editor space], by the following methods:
a) Click the frame of an object to select it;
b) Select the required object in [object list window];
c) Click the left mouse button and move the mouse simultaneously, there will be a rectangle
box with dotted line in the space to ensure the selection of object frame.
If user wants to select multiple objects or multiple object groups, the following methods can be
used:
a) Click an object frame, and press the button shift / ctrl at the same time; this new object will
be added into the selection.
b) Select a group of or the required objects in [object list window];
c) Hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse simultaneously, there will be a
Color window of machining parameter
Modification window of machining parameter
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rectangle box with dotted line in the space. The objects total in the box will be selected, and
there will be red dotted-line rectangles around the selected objects. Besides, user can hold
down the left mouse button to drag the selected objects to the required place, which is also
fit for a single selected object.
10.7. Menu Function
Menu items the same with those of Ncstudio will not be introduced here.
10.7.1. File Menu
[File menu] includes each operation command related to machining files, as Fig.10-19.
Fig. 10-19 File menu
[New]
Shortcut key: Ctrl + N. This menu is used to create a new NcEditor edit file (.nce).
[Open]
Shortcut key: Ctrl + O. The menu is used for opening a processing file from the hard disk and
loading it into the decoder of the system. Then the parsing engine will parse the file into G instructions,
and transfer these instructions to CNC card.
Clicking this menu item will eject [Open] dialogue, as Fig.10-20. After the machining file is
selected, pressing “open” will load it automatically; user can view it clearly, since the file name will
appear on the operation panel.
Once the machining file is loaded, it is in use, which means other application can’t modify the file
(but it could be read). Consequently, if user wants to modify the file, the file must be closed in
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Ncstudio system.
Fig. 10-20 “Open” dialog
[Open Text File]
Shortcut key: Ctrl + T. The main function of this menu is to open all the format files supported by
system, for instance, G code files (.txt, .g, .nc format). If unsupported files are forcibly opened, the
warning box “fail to open the file” will pop up.
[Import G Code File]
Shortcut key: Ctrl + G. The function of this menu is to add machining object of G code file on the
basis of an opened file. Method is as following:
Open or draw a machining file;
Select [Import G code file] under [File] menu, and [open] dialogue will pop up as Fig.10-21.
The method of importing DXF file, ENG file and PLT file in NcEditor is identical as above.
Fig. 10-21 “Open G code format files” dialog
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[Save]
Shortcut key: Ctrl + S. The main function is to save the current editing file.
[Save as]
Shortcut key: Ctrl + F + A. Its function is to save the current editing file as another file name.
[Save Selected Objects as]
This function is used to select parts of objects to save them as a single file and process it when
the original file contains multiple objects.
For instance: open a file, and select some figures, as Fig.10-22.
Fig. 10-22 After figures selected
Choose the option of [save selected objects as] under [file] menu to eject a dialogue, input the file
name and press “yes”; and selected objects will be saved as a single file.
[Recent Loaded NCE Files]
This function enables user to view recent loaded NCE files and open them.
[Recent Loaded TXT Files]
This function enables user to view recent loaded Text files and open them.
[Exit]
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Shortcut key: Alt + F4. It is used to exit from the software.
10.7.2. Edit Menu
The submenus of edit menu are as Fig.10-23.
Fig. 10-23 Edit menu
[Undo Delete] and [Redo Delete]
Saving all the operation histories, the software is in possession of strong functions of undoing
and redoing. User can undo and redo former manipulations continuously until satisfied, avoiding the
bothering of mishandling.
User can also fulfill the same functions by selecting button [undo] and [redo] on the
toolbar.
[Select All]
This function is used to select all the objects in [object editor space] so as to avoid continuously
selecting objects.
[Insert Files]
Insert machining objects of another file on the basis of an opened file. For instance, insert a DXF
file.
Methods are as following:
a) Open or draw a machining file;
b) Select [Insert DXF Code File] under [Edit] menu, and an [Open] dialogue will pop up as
Fig.10-24.
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Fig. 10-24 “Open” dialog
The methods of inserting G code file, NCE file, and ENG file are the same as above.
10.7.3. View Menu
Main options under view menu are: toolbar, status bar, object list, draw toolbar, parameters bar,
view translate, view zoom, catch option, etc, as Fig.10-25.
Fig. 10-25 View menu
[Toolbar]
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This function is used to display/hide the toolbar.
[Statusbar]
This function is used to display/hide the status bar.
[Object List]
This function is used to display/hide the object list window and object attribute window.
[Draw Toolbar]
This function is used to display/hide the drawing toolbar.
[Parameters Bar]
This function is used to display/hide the parameters bar.
[Machine Control Bar]
This function is used to display/hide the machine control bar at the bottom of the interface.
[System Parameters]
This function is used to open the dialog of system parameters.
[Normal Parameters]
This function is used to open the dialog of frequently used parameters.
[View Translate]
User can reposition a figure to view other parts of the figure clearly by using [view translate]. This command will
not change the position or ratio of the figure in the coordinate, only the view. User can translate the figure up
and down, left and right.
Method one: open [view] menu, select the option [view translate];
Method two: select the translate button on the toolbar.
Afterwards, hold down the left mouse button in the [object editor space] and drag the object to the
aimed position and release the mouse.
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[View Zoom]
User can zoom in and zoom out the track by menu + mouse or toolbar + mouse, the actual size of the figure
won’t change, and only the view will be enlarged or minified.
Method one: open [view] menu, select the option [view zoom];
Method two: select [view zoom] button on the toolbar.
Then user need slide the mouse wheel in the [object editor space]. Sliding forward means zoom
out, while sliding backward means zoom in.
[Fit to Window]
After zooming and translating, if user wants to fit the view to window, this menu item can be used. This function
can make user get a general view without sliding the wheel by making track view fit to window.
Method one: open [view] menu, select the option [fit to window];
Method two: select the button on the toolbar.
[Catch Option]
[Catch option] is used to better position to the feature points of some figures during drawing
objects, so user can easily catch the objects when a feature point is approaching.
Selecting [catch option] under [view] menu or pressing the icon ( catch off) on the
toolbar will eject the [catch option] dialog. See Fig.10-26.
Fig. 10-26 Catch option dialog
For example, if an option is selected, the corresponding feature will appear in [object editor
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space], or it will be concealed.
1) The character point of each figure:
a) The character point of spot: point;
b) The character point of straight line: two endpoints and one midpoint;
c) The character point of polyline: every node and circle center;
d) The character point of rectangle: four vertexes;
e) The character point of circle: four quadrant points and circle center;
f) The character point of ellipse: four quadrant points and circle center;
g) The character point of arc: start point, end point, midpoint and circle center;
2) The advantage of [catch option]
User can use cursor to position to the aimed point precisely and fast (such as the
above-mentioned character points) without knowing the concrete coordinates, which provides
convenience for accurate figure connection. This function will be further used in the following
[combine object].
For instance: how to introduce another straight line from the midpoint of a straight line.
a) Select the option of [Catch object] under [view] menu, or choose the icon on the toolbar.
b) Draw a straight line in [object editor space], and a little pane will appear when the cursor is
on the straight line near the midpoint. This is the caught character point (midpoint of the
straight line), which is positioned accurately. Clicking the pane will easily introduce another
straight line from the midpoint.
3) [Grid]
The advantage of [Catch grid]
[Catch grid] can execute integer positioning on the objects, which can make the drawn points in
grids of [object editor space] automatically. The default unit of grid in NcEditor is “1”, and there will be
catching grids if the integer crossing is encountered in the direction of X and Y, which is more precise
than other grid positioning software. The coordinate of grid point will be displayed in the status bar
precisely.
Manipulation method:
Select [grid] option under [catch option] of [view] menu, or choose the icon ( catch off)
on the toolbar and then select “grid” option.
Note:
[Catch grid] is only available under the condition that drawing function is activated (at least one option under
draw menu is selected).
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4) [Sensitivity Height], [Add angle], [Character Line], and [Assistant Line]
[Sensitivity Height] is used to specify the reaction intensity of catching when the cursor is
approaching the character point.
[Character Line] is used to prompt the related position for user.
[Add Angle] is to catch an object with a certain angle, for instance, input 45 in the frame. In
drawing a straight line, this line will be caught when the included angle between the line and
horizontal direction is 45°after the first point is drawn.
[Assistant Line] is used to assist user in limiting the position of the drawn objects, referring to the
straight line dragged from ruler to [object editor space].
[View Introduce]
This function is used to display / hide the lead-in line.
User can decide whether to add lead-in line or not as well as the type of lead-in line according to
the cutting method. Please refer to [setting lead-in line] for detailed information.
[View Order]
This function is used to display/hide the machining sequence for current objects.
[View Direction]
This function is used to display/hide the machining direction.
[Draw Mode]
To facilitate user in drawing, this software provides three draw modes: “ordinary”, “translucent”
and “line rim model”.
1) Ordinary draw mode
It is used frequently. When there are many layers, the overlapping parts are concealed, as
Fig.10-27.
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Fig. 10-27 Ordinary draw mode
2) Translucent draw mode
In order to make drawing more convenient, NcEditor can make layers translucent, so the
backward grid background or overlapping parts will be revealed translucently under this draw mode,
as Fig.10-28.
Fig. 10-28 Translucent draw mode
3) Line rim draw mode
This is the default view mode. Under this mode, all the figures are shown in wireframe, the
overlapping parts revealed, as Fig.10-29.
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Fig. 10-29 Line rim draw mode
[Set Machining Order]
This function specifies the machining sequence for current objects.
System will set the machining order according to the drawing order after “set machining order”
under “view” menu is selected or icon on the drawing toolbar is selected.
[View Machining File Info.]
The processing information can be checked after machining. After clicking [View Machining File
Info.] option, user can know the information of file name, GXX time, G00 time, and GXX length.
After machining is finished, clicking the option [View Machining File Info.] will eject the following
dialogue, as Fig.10-30.
Fig. 10-30 Machining file information
Information will be not be shown until machining is finished.
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10.7.4. Draw Menu
Draw menu is used to draw ordinary figures, including point, straight line, polyline, rectangle,
circle, ellipse, and arc. All the menu items are corresponding to the buttons on the drawing toolbar, so
user can also execute manipulation by buttons on toolbar. See Fig.10-31.
Fig. 10-31 Drawing toolbar
Note:
All the following drawn figures can be accurately positioned through object property window. The drawing won’t
be finished until right mouse is clicked.
[Draw Point]
Drawing a point is the simplest drawing in [object editor space].
Operation method: select the option [Draw Point] under [Draw] menu or press the button on
the drawing toolbar→ click the left mouse button in the selected place of [object editor space] to draw
a point.
If user needs to draw a point more precisely, he can input the coordinate in [object attribute
window], and then press [Enter] or [Apply].
[Draw Line]
If user wants to draw a straight line, he can select the option [Straight Line] under [Draw] menu or
single-click icon .
Two points can determine one straight line. Draw two points in [object editor space] as the
beginning and end points of a straight line.
After selecting the object, user can input the coordinates of beginning and end points in [object
attribute window] to draw the straight line accurately.
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[Draw Polyline]
Polyline refers to the curve connected end to end by different straight lines and arcs, which
enables user to reduce operation times of segments and improve the velocity of modeling via finishing
manipulation of multiple arcs and segments once.
If user wants to draw a polyline, he can select [Draw Polyline] under [Draw] menu or single-click
icon .
Shortcut key: arc→A; line→L; close the figure→C; finish Drawing→ F; cancel drawing→ Esc.
Note:
In drawing a polyline, the input state should be English.
[Draw Rectangle]
If user wants to draw a rectangle, he can select [Draw Rectangle] under [Draw] menu or
single-click icon .
NcEditor determines the position and shape of a rectangle by the left bottom vertex coordinate,
width and height.
After selecting the figure, user can accurately draw a rectangle by inputting the left bottom vertex
coordinate, width and height in [object attribute window].
[Draw Circle]
If user wants to draw a circle, he can select [Draw Circle] under [Draw] menu or single-click icon
.
NcEditor ensures the position and size of a circle by its radius and circle center.
After selecting the figure, user can accurately draw a circle by inputting its circle center
coordinate and radius in [object attribute window].
[Draw Ellipse]
If user wants to draw an ellipse, he can select [Draw Ellipse] under [Draw] menu or single-click
icon .
NcEditor ensures the position and size of an ellipse by its circle center and radius of X direction
and Y direction.
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After selecting the figure, user can accurately draw an ellipse by inputting its circle center
coordinate and radius in [object attribute window].
[Draw Arc]
If user wants to draw an arc, he can select [Draw Arc] under [Draw] menu or single-click icon .
NcEditor ensures the position and size of an arc by its radius, arc center, beginning angle and
end angle.
After selecting the figure, user can accurately draw an arc by inputting its circle center coordinate
and required radius, beginning angle, end angle in [object attribute window].
Note:
1 rad. = 180/π degree
In addition, [draw] menu adds [set origin] item with respect to the drawing toolbar. [Draw] menu is
as Fig.10-32.
Fig. 10-32 Draw menu
[Set Origin]
If user wants to set the coordinate of workpiece origin, he can select this menu item. A dialog as
Fig.10-33 will pop up after this item is selected.
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Fig. 10-33 “Set origin” dialog
User can set the workpiece coordinate origin by character points or by directly entering the X and
Y coordinates of workpiece origin.
10.7.5. Object Menu
[Delete Object]
An object should be selected before deleted. Following three methods can be used to delete
objects:
a) Right-click the selected object to eject a menu and choose [delete object];
b) Select [delete object] under [object] menu;
c) Use the [delete] key on keyboard.
User can select all the objects by shortcut key “Ctrl + A” and then press [delete] button to delete
them.
[Combine Object]
Note:
The endpoints of unclosed path objects may not connect together because of misoperation or other reasons
during drawing. When the unclosed path objects need integrated operation, user can use [combine object] to
combine them (straight line, arc and unclosed polyline) with nearby endpoints (<0.1) to a single path object
(polyline or path). It is suggested to use [catch object] before using [combine object].
For instance, combine two straight lines.
First, draw the first line “0067”. And then, user can open [catch option] to precisely position the
endpoint of first line when drawing the second line “0071”. Then user can select option [combine
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object] under [object] or right-click the menu to choose [combine object]. See Fig.10-34.
Fig. 10-34 Combination of two straight lines
The outcome of combination of the two straight lines is as Fig.10-35. These two lines are
combined into a single object (polyline).
Fig. 10-35 Outcome of combination of two straight lines
In combination of straight lines, arcs and unclosed polylines, user can select the [catch option]
function to catch the endpoints of these figures in drawing to improve the effectiveness of [combine
object].
Note:
In combination of two or multiple arcs, the combination will begin from the origin object counter-clockwise.
[Combine Object Tolerance Setting]
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In combination, user needs to combine objects following certain criteria, which requires setting
combine tolerance, namely how much the distance between objects is when they can be combined.
As a result, the function of setting combine tolerance is offered.
The following dialogue will pop up when [combine object tolerance setting] is selected. User only
needs to input a number between 0.1-5 into the input dialog.
Fig. 10-36 Setting combine tolerance
Align Functions
When user chooses more than two objects in [object editor space], align functions are enabled.
These functions can align all the selected objects in two-dimensional plane.
Note:
All the following described alignment functions are on the basis of top, bottom, left and right frames and center
point of the rectangle after the selection of figures.
See Fig.10-37, all the following alignment functions will be exemplified through the below two
objects.
Fig. 10-37 Two objects used for alignment
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[Align Left]
The left sides of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of the left edges of rectangle
boxes for figure selection.
After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Left] function:
a) Right-click the objects and select the option [Align Left] under the menu;
b) Select option [Align Left] under [Object] menu;
c) Press the [Align Left] button on the toolbar.
After [Align left] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-38.
Fig. 10-38 “Align left” operation
[Align Right]
The right sides of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of the right edges of rectangle
boxes for figure selection.
After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Right] function:
a) Right-click the objects and select the option [Align Right] under the menu;
b) Select option [Align Right] under [Object] menu;
c) Press the [Align Right] button on the toolbar.
After [Align Right] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-39.
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Fig. 10-39 “Align right” operation
[Align Vertical Line]
The X coordinates of the central points of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of
those of the central points of rectangle boxes for figure selection.
After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Vertical Line] function:
a) Right-click the object and select the option [Align Vertical Line] under the menu;
b) Select option [Align Vertical Line] under [Object] menu;
c) Press the [Align Vertical Line] button on the toolbar.
After [Align Vertical Line] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-40.
Fig. 10-40 “Align vertical line” operation
Note:
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The objects only move in horizontal direction in [Align Left], [Align Right], and [Align Vertical Line].
[Align Top]
The top sides of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of the top edges of rectangle
boxes for figure selection.
After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Top] function:
a) Right-click the objects and select the option [Align Top] under the menu;
b) Select option [Align Top] under [Object] menu;
c) Press the [Align Top] button on the toolbar.
After [Align Top] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-41.
Fig. 10-41 “Align top” operation
[Align Bottom]
The bottom sides of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of the bottom edges of
rectangle boxes for figure selection.
After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Bottom] function:
a) Right-click the objects and select the option [Align Bottom] under the menu;
b) Select option [Align Bottom] under [Object] menu;
c) Press the [Align Bottom] button on the toolbar.
After [Align Bottom] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-42.
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Fig. 10-42 “Align bottom” operation
[Align Level Line]
The Y coordinates of the central points of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of
those of the central points of rectangle boxes for figure selection.
After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Level Line] function:
a) Right-click the objects and select the option [Align Level Line] under the menu;
b) Select option [Align Level Line] under [Object] menu;
c) Press the [Align Level Line] button on the toolbar.
After [Align Level Line] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-43.
Fig. 10-43 “Align level line” operation
Note:
The objects only move in vertical direction in [Align Top], [Align Bottom], and [Align Level Line].
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[Align Center Point]
The central points of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of those of rectangle boxes
for figure selection.
After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Center Point] function:
a) Right-click the objects and select the option [Align Center Point] under the menu;
b) Select option [Align Center Point] under [Object] menu;
c) Press the [Align Center Point] button on the toolbar.
After [Align Center Point] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-44.
Fig. 10-44 “Align center point” operation
Note:
The objects move in both vertical direction and horizontal direction by selecting [Align Center Point].
[Align Level Dispersion]
There are two criteria for this alignment:
a) Center point distance;
b) Graph distance standard;
In [center point distance], the horizontal distances between center points of figures are equal,
and the positions of two objects next to the horizontal edges are fixed. In [graph distance standard],
the horizontal blank spaces between each figure are equal.
The selected objects must be three or above three, and there are three methods to fulfill [Align
Level Dispersion].
a) Select option [Align Level Dispersion] under [Object] menu;
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b) Press the icon on the toolbar;
c) Right-click the objects, and select the menu option [Align Level Dispersion].
After the button [Align Level Dispersion] is selected, the following dialogue will pop up, as
Fig.10-45.
Fig. 10-45 Alignment standard setting
After [Align Level Dispersion] is performed on the basis of “center point distance”, the output is as
Fig.10-47.
Fig. 10-46 Before [align level dispersion]
Fig. 10-47 After [Align level dispersion]
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Note:
The selected objects must be three or above three, or, a dialogue will pop up and prompt that “objects selected
are less than 3, and operation is cancelled”
[Align Vertical Dispersion]
Just like [Align Level Dispersion], there are two criteria for [Align Vertical Dispersion] as well:
a) Center point distance;
b) Graph distance standard;
In [center point distance], the vertical distances between center points of figures are equal, and
the positions of objects next to the vertical edges are fixed. In [graph distance standard], the vertical
blank spaces between each figure are equal.
The selected objects must be three or above three, and there are three methods to fulfill [Align
Vertical Dispersion].
a) Select option [Align Vertical Dispersion] under [Object] menu;
b) Press the icon on the toolbar;
c) Right-click the objects, and select the menu option [Align Vertical Dispersion].
After [Align Vertical Dispersion] is selected, a dialogue will pop up, which is the same as that in
[Align Level Dispersion].
After [Align Vertical Dispersion] is performed on the basis of “center point distance”, the output is
as Fig.10-49.
Fig. 10-48 Before [align vertical dispersion]
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Fig. 10-49 After [align vertical dispersion]
[Auto Enter Set Machining Order]
In order to save time and improve efficiency in machining, NcEditor holds the function of [Auto
Enter Set Machining Order], by which system will automatically set the machining order following the
best path algorithm.
Manipulation method:
a) Draw several different types of figures.
b) Select [View Order] option under [View] menu or press the icon on the toolbar to
display the machining order of those figures. See Fig.10-50.
Fig. 10-50 Displaying the machining order for the drawn figures
c) Click the option [Auto Enter Set Machining Order] under [Object] or right-click the objects to
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select [Auto Enter Set Machining Order] option, after which system will automatically set the
machining order following the best path algorithm. See Fig.10-51.
Fig. 10-51 Auto setting machining order
d) User can also modify machining order of objects according to his demands.
For instance, click the object “6”, its machining order will change to No.1; then click the object “5”,
its machining order will be No.2; the other objects will be arranged according to the origin ascending
sequence.
e) User can save the sequence of several previous objects by [Auto Enter Set Machining
Order], and change the sequence of the following objects.
For example, if user wants to keep sequence of No.1-4 objects unchanged while change the
sequence of No.5-8 objects changed, he needs to press the button Ctrl and click the frame of object
No. 4 simultaneously to keep the machining order of No.1-4 unchanged. Then he needs to click the
required object to be set as “No.5”, and then click the rest objects sequentially.
[Manual Set Machining Order]
This function is to make it more convenient for user to set a special machining order for a certain
object.
After [Auto Enter Set Machining Order] is executed, the method to change the machining order
for a certain object is as following:
Select the object → choose [Manual Set Machining Order] under [Object] menu or under
right-click menu → input the sequence number into the following input box → press [OK]
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Fig. 10-52 Manual set machining order dialog
In the above dialog, there is a description, “Please specify a number between 1 and 8”, and “8” is
the total number of objects in [object editor space], which is variable.
[Set Introduce]
This function has been introduced in [object attribute window], which will be omitted here.
[Group]
If multiple objects,multiple groups of objects or objects and groups need integral editing, they
should be set as a group.
See Fig.10-53, please select the required objects or object groups in the [object list window], and
then choose the option [Group] under [Object] menu or under right-click menu.
Fig. 10-53 Group setting for objects
See Fig.10-54, rectangles “0164”, “0167”, “0170” and “0173” are set as a new group “0237”.
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Fig. 10-54 Setting the rectangles as a group
At this time, the new group “0237” can be edited as a whole.
[Break Group]
If user only wants to edit parts of the objects in a group, the group should be dismissed before
editing.
Please select the group to be broken down in the [object list window] or click the group name to
highlight it →choose the option [Break group] under [Object] or under right-click menu→ the objects in
the group will return to the previous group.
[Rect Array]
Operation method: select one or multiple objects or groups (objects in different groups should be
set as a group first) in [object list window]→ choose option [rect array] under [object] menu→ input the
array rows, columns, line spacing, column pitch into the pop-up dialogue→ click [ok]
For instance, draw a picture as Fig.10-55, and set them as a selected group.
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Fig. 10-55 Demonstrational graph
Select [rect array], after which a dialog as Fig.10-56 will pop up, in which please input the data as
following and press “ok”.
Fig. 10-56 Rectangular array setting dialog
The output after setting rectangular array is as Fig.10-57.
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Fig. 10-57 Output after setting rectangular array
[Circle Array]
Manipulation method: select one or multiple objects or objects in a group in [object list window]
(objects in different groups should be set as a group first) → choose [circle array] under [object]
menu→ input the X-coordinate and Y-coordinate of circle center, units on circle into the pop-up input
frame
For instance, select the group in Fig.10-58→ choose [circle array] → input the data as following
and press “ok”
Fig. 10-58 Circle array setting dialog
The output after setting circle array is as Fig.10-59.
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Fig. 10-59 Output after circle array setting
Note:
Multiple objects should be set as a group before using array function.
[Delete Same Object]
This function is used to delete the objects of the same size, position and shape, which are totally
reduplicated. The manipulation is as following:
a) Select the objects to be deleted;
b) Choose [Delete Same Object] under right-click menu or choose [Delete Same Object] under
[Object] menu.
NcEditor will save only one machining object and delete the other duplicate objects.
[Chamfer]
The software supports fillet and chamfer. As Fig.10-60, draw a rectangle and select it.
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Fig. 10-60 Draw a selected rectangle
Select [Chamfer] under [Object] menu, after which a dialog as Fig.10-61 will pop up.
Fig. 10-61 Chamfer dialog
Both fillet and chamfer have two modes: two-side mode and internal graphics mode.
a) Two-side mode
[Two sides] mode is ensuring that the chamfer is the angle contained by two sides. See Fig.10-61.
Under the chamfer mode, there are two modes for setting size, [Distance] and [Angle]. Under
[Distance] mode, user can input the distance of two sides. For instance, as Fig.10-61, input 5mm into
the input frame → press “ok”, cursor reshaping. And there will be a prompt as Fig.10-62 at the bottom
of NcEditor.
Fig. 10-62 Prompt for the selection of the first side
After the first side of the object is selected, the tip at the bottom of NcEditor will be as Fig.10-63.
When the second side, which is adjacent to the first side, is selected, the rectangle in Fig.10-60 will
change into the one as Fig.10-64.
Fig. 10-63 Prompt for the selection of the second side
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Fig. 10-64 Output after executing “chamfer”
Input the following data as Fig.10-65 under [Angle] mode of [chamfer].
Fig. 10-65 [Angle] mode of [Chamfer] dialog
After clicking “OK”, please select the two adjacent sides according to the manipulation method of
[Distance] mode. And the output is the same as Fig.10-64.
Setting parameters under [Two sides] of [Fillet] is used to set the rounded angle of two adjacent
sides. The only way for setting the size is [Radius] mode, and input data as Fig.10-66. Press “ok” and
then select the two adjacent sides, after which the output is as Fig.10-67.
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Fig. 10-66 Setting fillet parameters
Fig. 10-67 Output after executing [fillet]
b) Internal graphics mode
[Internal graphics] is ensuring all the qualified chamfers inside the graphics. After selecting
[Internal graphics] mode, please input data as Fig.10-68 and press “ok”. Then select any edge of the
figure, system automatically to process all the qualified included angles, and the output is as
Fig.10-69. Under [Internal graphics], there are also two methods: [Distance] and [Angle], whose
manipulation methods are the same as the above-mentioned ones under [two-side] mode.
Fig. 10-68 [Internal graphics] mode of [Chamfer]
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Fig. 10-69 Output after [Internal graphics]
Under the [Internal graphics] mode of [Fillet], system will automatically process all the qualified
included rounded angles. Input radius of 5 mm into the input frame, after which the output is as
Fig.10-70.
Fig. 10-70 Output after [Internal graphics] mode of [Fillet]
[Tool Path]
After selecting an object, user can fulfill [Tool Path] function by the two following methods.
a) Choose the option of [Tool Path] under [Object].
b) Choose [Tool Path] under right-click menu.
After selecting this option, a dialog will pop up as Fig.10-71. The default tool compensation is “no
compensation”. When “left compensation” or “right compensation” is selected, user can input the
diameter of tool and the chord of processing precision.
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Fig. 10-71 “Tool path” dialog
When left compensation is “10”, the tool path is as Fig.10-72.
Fig. 10-72 Outcome when left compensation is “10”
When right compensation is “10”, the tool path is as Fig.10-73.
Fig. 10-73 Outcome when right compensation is “10”
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[Expand Bidirectionally]
By [Tool Path], the compensation direction can be left or right, but not both left and right, however,
[Expand Bidirectionally] can fulfill this function (both left and right).
After selecting the object/objects, user can fulfill this function by the two following methods.
a) Choose the option of [Expand Bidirectionally] under [Object].
b) Choose [Expand Bidrectionally] under right-click menu.
After this item is selected, a dialogue as Fig.10-74 will pop up.
Fig. 10-74 Gap compensation dialog
The parameters of [Cutter Diameter] and [Chord] in this function are the same as the ones in
[Tool Path]. [Inner Offset] and [Outer Offset] are equal to left compensation and right compensation
respectively. After setting the parameters, press “ok”. The view under [Expand Bidirectionally] is as
Fig.10-75 when values of [Inner Offset] and [Outer offset] are both “20”.
Fig. 10-75 Tool path after executing [Expand Bidirectionally]
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[Delete Path]
After [Tool Path] or [Expand Bidirectionally] is executed, [Delete Tool Path] is available. The
concrete manipulation is as following:
After selecting the object/objects, user can fulfill this function by the two following methods.
a) Choose the option of [Delete Tool Path] under [Object].
b) Choose [Delete Tool Path] under right-click menu.
[Clear Process Trace]
When an object is under machining, the red tracks on the object mean this part is processed.
After machining is finished, the object will turn to red. Actually, the color is the processing track, rather
than the color of the graphic. Therefore, user can select [Clear Process Trace] to clear the tracks.
After machining is finished, there are several methods to fulfill [Clear Process Trace] as following:
a) Choose the option of [Clear Process Trace] under [Object].
b) Choose [Clear Process Trace] under right-click menu.
c) Press the icon on toolbar.
Note:
[Clear Process Trace] is unavailable during machining.
[Options]
This function is used for some parameters setting related to file importing. After this item is
selected, a dialog as Fig10-76 will pop up.
Fig. 10-76 “Options” dialog
10.7.6. Operate Menu
Many options in [operate] menu are the same as those in [operate] menu of Ncstudio, and the
same options won’t be introduced any more.
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[Mach. Selected Objects]
This function is used to machine the selected figures. After finishing machining the selected
objects, the software will stop machining, other unselected figures not to be processed. User can
select one figure or multiple figures.
[Mach. By Color]
User can choose the colors for objects in drawing and also order the colors. Then the machining
can be executed following the order of colors, for instance, first red, then blue.
After [Mach. By Color] is selected, a [sort color line] dialog will pop up, as Fig.10-77.
Fig. 10-77 Color sorting dialog
[Mach. Current Group]
If user chooses one group and only needs to machine this group rather than other figures, this
function can be selected. This function is only available for the current group. It is unavailable for a
single figure.
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11. Ncstudio Appendix
Most of the shortcut keys which will be introduced below are global shortcut keys. If it is a local
one, it will be marked by ‘★’ and the enabled precondition will be also provided.
Single number key (keypad is invalid) can be used to choose function section under the
current mode (AUTO, MANUAL, REFER). List the keys according to the sequence of the
screen from left to right.
1 Position function section
2 Offset function section
3 Program function section
4 System function section
5 Parameter function section
6 Diagnose function section
Single number key (keypad is invalid) can be used to choose modes.
7 Auto mode
8 Manual mode
9 Reference point mode
Single letter key can be used to choose function screen under current function section. List
the keys according to the sequence of the screen from left to right.
Q The first function screen
W The second function screen
E The third function screen
R The fourth function screen
T The fifth function screen
Y The sixth function screen
Other letter keys used to choose buttons under current function screen are listed as
following.
X When related to X-axis
Y When related to Y-axis
U, I, O, H, J, K, L
Other shortcut keys
F1 ~ F7 Function screen operation buttons (valid under function screen)
★F9 Start (valid under auto mode)
★F10 Pause (valid under auto mode)
★F11 Stop (valid under MDI state of auto mode)
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Pause Reset
Ctrl + O Open and load
Ctrl + U Unload
Ctrl + N Create processing procedure
Ctrl + E Open and edit
Ctrl + P Edit current processing procedure
★Ctrl + F9 Select processing block (valid under auto mode)
Shift + F6 Set the current point as workpiece origin
Shift + F9 Breakpoint resume