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8. EDITING MACHINING PROGRAMS
OPERATION
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v. TRANS processes
A TRANS process (available only with two–path lathes with the
Series 16/18–TTA) divides the programs for tool posts 1 and 2.
In automatic scheduling, the TRANS process is set at the end of the
program of tool post 1 and at the beginning of the program of tool
post 2.
Original program
Program in which the processes are arranged so
that all rough machining is executed first
Process 1
End facing (rough/finish)
Process 3
Threading
Process 4
C–axis notching
(rough/finish/chamfer)
Process 2
Bar machining (rough/finish)
Process 1
End facing (rough)
Process 2
Bar machining (rough)
Process 5
Ordinary grooving (rough)
Process 6
Calling of sub–programs
(rough)
Process 5
Ordinary grooving (rough)
Process 1
End facing (finish)
Process 2
Bar machining (finish)
Process 6
Calling of sub–programs
(rough)
Process 3
Threading
Process 4
C–axis notching (rough)
Process 4
C–axis notching (finish)
Contour (chamfer)
Contour (common)
Contour (common)
Contour (rough)
Contour (finish)
Bar machining (rough)
Contour (finish)
Process 4
C–axis notching (chamfer)
Example