
6. CREATING MACHINING PROGRAMS
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A machining program consists of several processes, or units of
machining.
Process data, such as the type of machining, tools to be used, and cutting
conditions, is set and displayed on the process data screen.
Data which must be set in this screen depends on the type of machining
in the process. For details, see Part III, “Types of machining programs.”
WARNING
1 No check is made on whether the machining sequence is
correct. For example, even if you program tapping without
preparing a hole, or finishing without roughing, the machine
runs according to the programmed machining sequence.
For this reason, when creating a machining program using
a conversational function, be sure to confirm that the
machine runs in the correct sequence.
If the machining sequence is incorrect, the tool may bump
against the workpiece, or the machine may be forced to
perform unnatural machining, possibly causing damage to
the tool and/or machine, and even injuries.
2 When process data is entered, tool and cutting condition
data is determined automatically according to the selected
machining type and area. Be sure to check that the
automatically determined data is correct.
If the data is incorrect, correct it.
If the tool and cutting condition data is incorrect, the tool may
bump against the workpiece, or the machine may be forced
to perform unnatural machining, possibly causing damage
to the tool and/or machine, and even injuries.
NOTE
Process data for a two–path lathes is the same as that for
a one–path lathe except that it contains an additional data
item (unit) for selecting the machining tool posts.
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PROCESS DATA
SCREEN