
B-63344EN/02 APPENDIX C.DYNAMIC GRAPHIC DISPLAY FOR NC PROGRAMS
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C.1 OVERVIEW
Motions in a playback machining program created using the
MANUAL GUIDE can be checked using the machining simulation
function (Chapter 8, "PLAYBACK MACHINING AND
MACHINING SIMULATION," in Part II).
For an NC program consisting of G or M codes, this machining
simulation function cannot be used under normal conditions.
An option function, "dynamic graphic display for NC programs," can
be used to use the machining simulation function.
The machining simulation function of the MANUAL GUIDE
automatically creates blank figure and tool figure data to be drawn.
With dynamic graphic display for NC programs, the operator should
input the data additionally. (For details, see Section C.4, "DYNAMIC
GRAPHIC COMMANDS.")
WARNING
An NC program which operates normally with
machining simulation of this function does not
operate normally in actual machining if tool offset
data to be used is invalid.
During machining simulation, the tool coordinates
specified in the NC program are checked, but
additional data required for actual machining such
as the tool offset to be used and amount of shift of
the workpiece coordinate system is not checked.
For this reason, before performing actual
machining with an NC program checked with
machining simulation, be sure to check that
required all data is set correctly, according to the
manual supplied by the machine tool builder or NC
function manual.
If the machine is operated using invalid data, the
tool may strike the workpiece or machine, possibly
breaking the tool or machine or injuring you.
NOTE
Machining simulation for NC programs cannot
perform animated drawing of solid model cutting.
Machining simulation can be performed only for
turning and cannot be performed for C-axis cutting.