CNC Motion BenchMill 6000 Machining Center © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

CNC Motion Purpose CNC Motion simulates mill actions in response to G&M code Simulate before sending to a CNC mill Saves wasted material and mill damage by identifying incorrect tool paths before use in a physical mill © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

CNC Motion Overview Close the shield and clamp the draw bar Home the mill Setup Tool the Library Set up stock Set WCS Origin on Stock Create the program Verify and optimize the program Simulate the program © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

CNC Motion Configuration Software If needed open CNC Configuration software and then select the options to match classroom setup © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

CNCMotion for Intelitek CNC Open CNCMotion for Intelitek CNC software and then select Window then Run and Edit option to arrange the windows © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Using the Correct Software? Select Setup and then confirm that Simulate is checked If Simulate option not present then might be using CNCBase not CNCMotion for Intelitek CNC © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Software Interface Graphic Window Program Edit Window Message Bar Verify Window Inputs and Outputs Toolbar Jog Control Panel Operator Panel Machine Info Window Actual Position Window Status Bar © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Software Interface Outputs Toolbar Spindle On/Off Spindle Direction Shield Open/Close Robot Output 1-4 Emergency Stop Safety Shield Open Safety Shield Closed + Limit Reached - Limit Reached Robot Input 1-4 Inputs Toolbar © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Software Interface Draw Bar Show 3D Image Open/Close Reset Workpiece Home Stop Send Tool to Point Freehold Send Tool to Corner Pause Run Verify Open File Save File New File © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Help Menu Help is available through the help menu © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Emergency Stop Form habit of knowing where the emergency stop (e-stop) is located on all equipment that you use Stop program (Not an e-stop) Double click to engage and disengage e-stop e-stop status indicator © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

CNC Mill Layout e-stop Machine Zero or Home Position Work Coordinate System (WCS) Origin (Location is an example) Table Work Envelope Workpiece © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

CNC Mill Directions Axis Directions +Z +Y -X +X -Y -Z © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc. Unpublished work © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

CNC Motion 3D Image Window Change view Click and hold right mouse in display area Vertical slider in Graphics Window or mouse scroll wheel Enable Drag Image to pan the image © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Close Shield to Operate Select Shield Open/Close Shield must be clamped to operate the mill Shield position Note: Select Press For Error Report to see Warning Message © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Clamp Draw Bar Select Draw Bar icon to clamp and unclamp Draw bar must be clamped to operate the mill © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Home the Mill Homing occurs when a spindle or cross slide is moved to a known fixed position on a machine. Homing commands perform two functions Check against specified coordinates for calibration loss Provide quick machine setup when part location does not vary

Home the Mill, Part 1 Setup, Set/Check Home then Machine Home/Reference Point dialog box appears Select Home and wait until spindle moves to home position © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Home the Mill, Part 2 Select Setup, Zero Position and then Yes Confirm the absolute values show zero for each © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Home the Mill Likely no movement because mill started in Home position © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Jog the Mill 1. Change speed 2. Practice jogging the mill +Z +Y -X +X © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Setup Tool the Library 1. Select Tool then Setup Library © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

PLTW Tool Library Use image below as reference to setup the library © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Add Tools Select Tool Enter specifications Continue for all tools © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Setup Stock 1. Select Setup and then Verify Settings © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Set Work Coordinate System (WCS) Origin on Stock The cutting surface of the tool needs reference the actual position of the stock Example is the stock top, left, front corner Needs to be done each time stock setup

Move Tool to Stock Corner Select Send Tool To Corner Select the top, left, front corner of the stock © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Set WCS Origin on Stock Note the new Actual Position values Select Setup and then Select Zero Position Verify that Actual Positions update to be zero © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Practice Goto Position Attempt only use after you have set the home and zero position in the earlier step Select Setup and then Set/Check Home Right click Jog Control Goto position above stock corner in sequence of X0 and then Y0 and then Z.25 © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Create Program Select File and then New Save the file before enter program Save frequently © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Create Program Select the program window maximize button To see the 3D Image again select Window and then Run and Edit Screen © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Create Program Enter your program Save the file frequently © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Tip: Renumber Program Lines Select edit, Renumber Enter the parameters and then select Do It © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Tip: Opening Existing Program Select File, Open and then the file Select Edit and then uncheck Lock if want to edit © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Verify the Program Select the Verify icon to verify the program accuracy Answer the prompt to Insert Tool 1 by pressing F5 The result will be displayed in the Verify window © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Observe and Optimize Program Optimize the program until the results are accurate Save the program frequently © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Prepare to Simulate the Program Select Window and then Run and Edit Screen to arrange the windows similar to the image below © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Simulate the Program Use the Operator Panel to start and control the program Verify settings and then select Run Program Answer the prompt to Insert Tool 1 by pressing F5 © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

To Simulate Program Again Use Jog Control to safely move tool to safe position Reset 3D Image: Select Reset Workpiece icon The Verify image automatically resets © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Machine Statistics Select Program and then Run Time to view job statistics © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.

Save Your Successful Program © 2013 Project Lead The Way, Inc.