September 2005 DataPilot 4110 Programming and Storing on a PC
DataPilot 4110 is the PC programming station for
the MANUALplus 4110 and the organization system for the workshop and design office. By shifting the programming, program testing, and program optimization to the PC, machine idle times are greatly reduced.
Having the same conditions and same
functions as the MANUALplus contouring control gives you the assurance that a program created with DataPilot can be run on the machine immediately. That is why DataPilot 4110 is the ideal supplement to the control for program creation, archiving, and apprentice and advanced training.
Creating programs Programming, testing and optimizing cycle programs and DIN programs with DataPilot on your PC substantially reduces idle machine times. You do not need to adjust your way of thinking, since you program and test with DataPilot in exactly the same way as on the lathe. DataPilot has the same software as the control. This ensures that a program created with DataPilot can be run on the machine immediately.
Storing programs Even though the MANUALplus has a nearly inexhaustible memory capacity, you should also back up your programs on an external system. The MANUALplus has both an Ethernet and a serial RS-232-C interface. This enables you to integrate the MANUALplus into your existing network or to connect the DataPilot PC directly to the control. Convenient program-transfer functions support both external programming and archiving on the DataPilot PC.
Training with DataPilot 4110
Because DataPilot 4110 is based on the same software as the MANUALplus, it is ideally suited for apprentice and advanced training. Programming and program testing on the DataPilot PC function exactly the same as they do on the machine. Even setup functions such as workpiece datum definition, tool measurement or machining of individual cycles, cycle programs or DIN programs are simulated with DataPilot. This gives the trainee the experience needed for safe operation of the machine.
2 Working as you do on a lathe Conversational languages The operation and programming of the You can install DataPilot 4110 with several DataPilot 4110 is identical with that of an national languages and switch among NC machine. DataPilot 4110 even simulates them during operation of DataPilot. The axis and spindle movements and the following languages are available: execution of NC programs. Thus you can train students how to operate a lathe and Danish Polish familiarize them with NC programming for German Russian workpiece machining on a readily available English Spanish PC. Finnish Swedish French Czech Italian Hungarian Dutch
Graphic simulation Calculation of machining time
Program management and Info system archiving Management of operating Program transfer resources
System requirements A USB interface is required for connecting
DataPilot runs on PCs with one of the the software-enabling dongle. An Ethernet following operating systems: interface enables fast data exchange with CNC machines. Windows 98 SE Windows ME Depending on the installed languages, Windows 2000 DataPilot requires approx. 30 to 50 MB of Windows XP hard disk space.
3 Fast Creation of NC Programs Using DataPilot
DataPilot 4110 offers the same functions as the
MANUALplus 4110 contouring control. This way you can program as quickly and reliably as on the machinewithout having to relearn.
Cycle programming Interactive Contour Programming (ICP) DXF import of contours
Recurring operations such as area clearance, The ICP Interactive Contour Programming Why should you still painstakingly enter slot recessing, recess turning, undercutting, feature assists you in performing machining contour elements when the data already parting, thread cutting, milling and drilling tasks for which standard cycles cannot be exists in the CAD system? ICP makes are stored as fixed cycles. You only need to used due to missing data or highly compex it possible to import contours in DXF enter the desired positions, dimensions contours. In most cases you can desribe format directly into DataPilot 4110. This and valuesthe rest is automatic. the contour elements with the dimensions doesnt just eliminate time consumed by given in the production drawing. programming and testing, but you can Available cycles include: also be sure that the finished contour is Standard and ICP roughing The contours are defined using linear and exactly according to the designers Standard and ICP recessing circular contour elements as well as form specifications. Standard and ICP recess turning elements like chamfers, roundings, and Thread cutting (single and multiple undercuts. DataPilot 4110 calculates missing DXF contours can describe workpiece threads, longitudinal, transverse, and data. If the entered data can result in blanks, finished parts, contour trains and taper threads, undercuttings) several mathematically possible solutions, milling contours. They must exist as two- Drilling cycles (drilling, deep-hole drilling, you are shown the various solutions for dimensional elements in a separate layer, tapping, axial and radial hole patterns) selection. i.e. without dimension lines, wraparound Milling cycles for axial and radial contours edges, etc. Since the DXF format is and pocket milling (figures, ICP contours) fundamentally different from the ICP format, Slot-milling cycles (axial and radial, the contour is converted from DXF to ICP helical), surface milling, centric polygon format during the import. It can then be milling, thread milling treated as a normal ICP contour, and is available for roughing, recessing and milling cycles.
4 DIN programming DIN conversion With the help of DIN programming, you The transformation of a cycle program can create independent DIN programs or to a DIN program is referred to as DIN DIN macros. Independent DIN programs conversion. DIN conversion is often the contain all the necessary traversing and most effective way to make a DIN switching commands. DIN macros can be program. You describe the contours with used for individual machining tasks within ICP, program the roughing, recessing and cycle programs. milling operations with ICP cycles, and define the drilling and thread machining The range of DIN commands includes: with cycles as well. Traversing commands Cycles for roughing, recessing, recess DIN conversion provides you with an easy- turning, thread machining, milling and to-read NC part program that you, the drilling experienced NC programmer, can optimize. Switching commands The graphic simulation and the simulated Mathematic operations for calculation of program execution of DataPilot 4110 address parameters or variables enable you to analyze each individual cycle Commands for program organization or every traverse movement. (branches, program-section repeats, subprograms)
5 Program Simulation and Management with DataPilot
Graphic simulation for realistic testing before the
machining process is especially useful at the programming station. DataPilot simultaneously determines the machining time, manages both programs and tools, and organizes the exchange of data, guaranteeing efficient production planning.
Graphic simulation and time calculation Program and tool management,
The graphic simulation feature provides data exchange suitable functions for testing and optimizing DataPilot 4110 manages cycle programs, cycle and DIN programs. In the case of ICP contour definition programs, DIN cycle programs, the programmed contours programs and the tools individually for each and every traverse path are shown on your lathe or every machine group. screen graphically. At the same time, the system displays infomation on the respective Features such as listing programs by number cycle or DIN command. or date, and copying, renaming or deleting programs, provide all the prerequisites for In addition, DataPilot 4110 shows the range efficient program management. machined by the tool. Thus it is possible to monitor the machining process exactly, You only need a few parameters to describe especially for slopes, curves, recesses or the tools used. Each tool is assigned a tool bore holes. description (designation, identification number, etc.) to help you find it more easily. You can inspect the milling and drilling The tool parameters are managed in operations with the C axis in the face or conjunction with the cutting data and tool lateral view. life data.
During simulation, DataPilot 4110 calculates DataPilot uses the commonly known the machining times and idle times. The Ethernet interface networks for data times are displayed per cycle or tool use exchange. This allows you to integrate (in DIN programs) graphically or in tabular DataPilot into your company network and form. conveniently exchange data between the DataPilot PC and the MANUALplus 4110 control.
Graphic simulation Tool management
6 DataPilot for Practice-Oriented NC Training
The use of CNC-controlled machine tools, personal
computers and IT systems in all areas of production requires a practice-oriented system for apprentice and advanced training. The modular setup of DataPilot makes it ideal for NC training.
With the realistic simulation feature, it is Thus you can convey to the trainee the possible to graphically represent and whole programming sequence with ICP monitor each programming step. While NC contour definition, cycle programming and programs are running, the machine display DIN programming as well as the operation shows the actual values, tool data, etc. The of a lathe and the execution of NC block display feature shows the commands programs. of the cycle or NC part program. You can set the program execution so that program run stops after each cycle or DIN command or displays every positioning and switching command in DIN format (basic block display).
