1. CNC Motion BenchMill 6000 Machining Center
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2. 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
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3. 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
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4. CNC Motion Configuration Software
If needed open CNC Configuration software and then select the options to match classroom setup
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5. CNCMotion for Intelitek CNC
Open CNCMotion for Intelitek CNC software and then select Window then Run and Edit option to arrange the windows
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. Help Menu Help is available through the help menu
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11. 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
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12. CNC Mill Layout e-stop Machine Zero or Home Position
Work Coordinate System (WCS) Origin
(Location is an example)
Table
Work Envelope
Workpiece
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13. CNC Mill Directions Axis Directions +Z +Y -X +X -Y -Z
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14. 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
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15. 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
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16. Clamp Draw Bar Select Draw Bar icon to clamp and unclamp
Draw bar must be clamped to operate the mill
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17. 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

18. 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
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19. Home the Mill, Part 2 Select Setup, Zero Position and then Yes
Confirm the absolute values show zero for each
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20. Home the Mill Likely no movement because mill started in Home position
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21. Jog the Mill 1. Change speed 2. Practice jogging the mill +Z +Y -X +X
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22. Setup Tool the Library 1. Select Tool then Setup Library
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23. PLTW Tool Library Use image below as reference to setup the library
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24. Add Tools Select Tool Enter specifications Continue for all tools
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25. Setup Stock 1. Select Setup and then Verify Settings
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26. 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

27. Move Tool to Stock Corner
Select Send Tool To Corner
Select the top, left, front corner of the stock
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28. 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
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29. 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
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30. Create Program Select File and then New
Save the file before enter program
Save frequently
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31. Create Program Select the program window maximize button
To see the 3D Image again select Window and then Run and Edit Screen
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32. Create Program Enter your program Save the file frequently
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33. Tip: Renumber Program Lines
Select edit, Renumber
Enter the parameters and then select Do It
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34. Tip: Opening Existing Program
Select File, Open and then the file
Select Edit and then uncheck Lock if want to edit
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35. 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
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36. Observe and Optimize Program
Optimize the program until the results are accurate
Save the program frequently
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37. Prepare to Simulate the Program
Select Window and then Run and Edit Screen to arrange the windows similar to the image below
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38. 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
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39. 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
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40. Machine Statistics
Select Program and then Run Time to view job statistics
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41. Save Your Successful Program
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