Slide 1: The Power of Five
5-axis The Power of Five
Slide 2: Trunion Machines
Trunion Machines
Slide 3: Swivel Head Machines
Swivel Head Machines
Slide 4: Machine Axis configuration
Machine Axis configuration
Slide 5: Standard 3 Axis vs Hurco VM10U 5-axis
Standard 3 Axis Operation Setup Time Load Time Cycle Time Description 1 30 min 20 sec 3 min 58 sec Drill top holes and C'bore 2 30 min 20 sec 0 min 42 sec Facemill back side 3 30 min 20 sec 1 min 07 sec Facemill front & mill pockt 4 30 min 20 sec 2 min 29 sec Mill, drill & notch right side 5 30 min
Slide 6: 3-axis vs. 5-sided
3-axis vs. 5-sided • 3-axis machining • 5-sided machining • Multiple setups for each • Reduces setup times side of the part • Increases part accuracy • Increased setup time • Increases shop • decreased part accuracy capabilities vs.
Slide 7: 5-sided vs. 5-axis
5-sided vs. 5-axis • 5-sided (3+2) • 5-axis • Simple to program • Better surface finish • Cuts faster • Longer tool life • Fewer tool interference • Allows the tool to reach concerns difficult places smoothly • Excellent roughing • Impressive but slow - strategy avoid if possible
Slide 8: Mold Work: 3-axis vs 5-axis
Mold Work 3-axis 5-axis • Long tools are necessary if cuts are deep • Problem for fine finishing operations – especially small diameter tools • Z depths are not an issue • Shorter tools can be used • Faster feed rates • Heavier cuts • Shorter total machining time
Slide 9: Switching from 3-axis to 5-sided
Switching from 3-axis to 5-sided VTXU VMX42SR VM3
Slide 10: Switching from 3-axis to 5-sided
Switching from 3-axis to 5-sided • Easy transition to 5-sided work VTXU VMX42SR VM3
Slide 11: Switching from 3-axis to 5-sided
Switching from 3-axis to 5-sided • Easy transition to 5-sided work VTXU • Increases shop capability VMX42SR VM3
Slide 12: Switching from 3-axis to 5-sided
Switching from 3-axis to 5-sided • Easy transition to 5-sided work VTXU • Increases shop capability • Makes the jump to full 5-axis easier & less scary VMX42SR VM3
Slide 13: Why choose an SR over a trunion
Why choose an SR over a trunion —and vice versa? vs.
Slide 14: VTXU
VTXU
Slide 15: VTXU
VTXU • Trunion has better under-cut capability
Slide 16: VTXU
VTXU • Trunion has better under-cut capability • Larger work volume
Slide 17: VTXU
VTXU • Trunion has better under-cut capability • Larger work volume • More torque at low rpm’s
Slide 18: VMX42SR
VMX42SR
Slide 19: VMX42SR
VMX42SR Table has better weight capacity
Slide 20: VMX42SR
VMX42SR Table has better • More versatility by weight capacity adding a vise
Slide 21: VMX42SR
VMX42SR Table has better • More versatility by weight capacity adding a vise • Fewer tool interference issues
Slide 22: VMX42SR
VMX42SR • More versatility by adding a vise • Fewer tool interference issues • Can be run horizontally for better chip control
Slide 23: Terminology
Terminology
Slide 24: Tool Centre Point Management
Tool Centre Point Management Simply program the part in your CAM software using the solid model zero location. No need to account for machine centerlines of rotation. • Program in work piece coordinate system • Makes program and part setup independent • Less complex post- processor
Slide 25: Shortest Angular Traverse
Shortest Angular Traverse • With Shortest angular traverse: Initial Position Commanded Angular distance Position traverse 350 20 +30 • Without Shortest angular traverse: Initial Position Commanded Angular distance Position traverse 350 20 -330
Slide 26: Transform Plane
Transform Plane • Transform plane is defined with a Rotary Position block • Tool axis always perpendicular to transform plane • Programs like 2.5D feature
Slide 27: Transform Plane
Transform Plane
Slide 28: Surface Normal
Surface Normal An axial vector that is perpendicular to a surface
Slide 29: Tool Vector
Tool Vector Tool tilt angle & direction away from surface contact point • G01 X10. Y10. Z10. I0.5 J0.5 K0.707106
Slide 30: Tool Vector
Tool Vector Tool tilt angle & direction away from surface contact point • G01 X10. Y10. Z10. I0.5 J0.5 K0.707106
Slide 31: Tool Vector Retract
Tool Vector Retract Tool retracts along the tool tilt angle • Tool vector angle becomes “Z axis” • Very important for swivel head machine
Slide 32: Tool Vector Input
Tool Vector Input Allows a program to run on any five axis machine - regardless of axis configuration. Workpiece coordinates + tool vector G01 X10. Y10. Z10. I0.5 J0.5 K0.707106 - the same as - G01 X10. Y10. Z10. B45. C45 • Tool Vector input makes programs machine independent • Control computes mach
Slide 33: Tool Vector Input
Tool Vector Input
Slide 34: 3-D Tool Compensation
3-D Tool Compensation Complaint: “…I machine with the tool off centerline to get better tool life and surface finish but I have to repost the program to adjust the tool diameter for wear” Example G41.2D_ R_ G00 X0.Y0.Z0. U0.V0.W1. I0.J0.K1. G01 X10.Y10.Z10. U0.V0.W1. I0.5J0.5K0.707106
Slide 35: Toolpath Linearization
Toolpath Linearization Benefits of G43.4 Linearization: • Eliminates gouging on the workpiece due to improper post- processor linearization methods and tolerances • Tool tip “attaches” itself to the workpiece • Doesn’t “blindly” follow rotations • Smaller NC programs
Slide 36: Toolpath Linearization
Toolpath Linearization
Slide 37: Benefits of Hurco conversational for 5-sided work
Benefits of Hurco conversational for 5-sided work
Slide 38: Benefits of Hurco conversational for 5-sided work
Benefits of Hurco conversational for 5-sided work • Easy to set up
Slide 39: Benefits of Hurco conversational for 5-sided work
Benefits of Hurco conversational for 5-sided work • Easy to set up • Program the part at the control
Slide 40: Benefits of Hurco conversational for 5-sided work
Benefits of Hurco conversational for 5-sided work • Easy to set up • Program the part at the control • No need for CAD/CAM
Slide 41: Benefits of Hurco conversational for 5-sided work
Benefits of Hurco conversational for 5-sided work • Easy to set up • Program the part at the control • No need for CAD/CAM • From print to part – easy!
Slide 42: Conversational Programming
Conversational Programming
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Slide 44: \L % 6000 X Deep
\L % 6000 X 500 Deep
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Slide 47: Block 1: Mill Circle
BLOCK 13] MILL CIRCLE ® CENTER 4.0000 2 START Y CENTER 4.6000 2 BOTTOM RADIUS 3.0000 | FINISHING | SFQ 0.0508 PREVIOUS BLOCK -0.5008 TOOL 1 END WILL, dia. 8.5000 MILLING TYPE POCKET TYPE MILL FEED 61.1 SPEED (RPH) 6111 POCKET BOUNDARY OUTWARD ~| | POCKET OVERLAP (%) [50 PECK DEPTH Ei 0.1000 NEXT BLO
Slide 48: WinMax Mill
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Slide 49: Part Zero
Part Zero
Slide 50: Transformed Zero
Transformed Zero
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Slide 52: Program Review Screen
PROGRAM REVIEW SCREEN MULTIPLE BLOCK DATA BLOCKS : [sus Locks FUNCTIONS 1. ROTARY POSITION | 2. TRANSFORM PLANE (1) DELETE BLOCK 3. MILL CIRCLE (POCKET BOUNDARY) 4. TRANSFORM PLANE END END OF PROGRAM PART PROGRAMMING PROGRAM PARAMETERS PART SETUP TOOL DATA 1 END MILL, dia. 0.5000 PART PROGRAM TOOL R
Slide 53: Rotary Position
X POSITION Y POSITION A ANGLE C ANGLE ROTARY POSITION NO ~ | 8.0000 | 0.0000 | 90.000 | 0.000 ROTARY SAFETY MOVE NO ~ X SAFETY POSITION Y SAFETY POSITION TRANSFORM PART ZERO DISABLE START LOCATION USE OFFSET 2 0.0000 0.0008 YES ~ YES ~ NO ~ 2 MOVE TYPE 2 HOME ~ 1 END MILL, dia. 0.5000 To jump to a b
Slide 54: Transform Plane Reference Points
TRANSFORM PLANE REFERENCE POINTS PREVIOUS BLOCK y NEXT BLOCK 8.0080 -—— = — x 0.0080 -— -—— DELETE BLOCK ADD LOCATION INSERT BLOCK BEFORE
Slide 55: Block: Mill Circle
BLOCK | & MILL CIRCLE X CENTER 4.0000 Z START Y CENTER 4.0000 Z BOTTOM RADIUS 3.0800 FINISHING | SFO | PREVIOUS BLOCK TOOL 1 END MILL, dia. 0.5000 MILLING TYPE POCKET BOUNDARY ii POCKET TYPE OUTWARD ~ POCKET OVERLAP (%) [50 MILL FEED 61.1 PECK DEPTH SPEED (RPM) 6111 PLUNGE FEED 8.1000 NEXT BLOCK DEL
Slide 56: Transform Plane End
TRANSFORM PLANE END iTo jump to a block, enter its number. EMERGENCY STOP HAS BEEN DEPRESSED. PREVIOUS BLOCK NEXT BLOCK DELETE BLOCK PROGRAM PARAMETERS PART SETUP TOOL SETUP INSERT BLOCK BEFORE EXIT
Slide 57: WinMax Mill
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Slide 58: Part Zero
Part Zero
Slide 59: Transformed Zero
Transformed Zero
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Slide 61: Rotary Position Block
BLOCK STOP X POSITION Y POSITION A ANGLE C ANGLE NO | 8.0000 | 8.0000 | 90.000 | 90.000 x| ROTARY SAFETY MOVE NO ~ ROTARY POSITION X SAFETY POSITION 8.00080 Y SAFETY POSITION TRANSFORM PART ZERO [YES ~| DISABLE START LOCATION |yES ~| USE OFFSET 2 'NO >| 2 MOVE TYPE 2 HOME ~ 1 END MILL, dia. 0.5000 T
Slide 62: Transform Plane Reference Points
TRANSFORM PLANE REFERENCE POINTS PREVIOUS BLOCK NEXT BLOCK DELETE BLOCK ADD LOCATION INSERT BLOCK BEFORE
Slide 63: WinMax Mill
‘2 winktax Mill ROTATE UP ROTATE DOWN ROTATE LEFT ROTATE RIGHT DEFAULT ROTATION elect point on screen and drag to rotate the part, lor select a softkey. INONAMET.HWM. B INCH | 00:00:18 10:45 AM Psat] @. BO sz | Microsoft PowerPoint -[... || 23) winttax mill BACK.JPG - Paint 169 S 10:45am
Slide 64: Thank You!
Thank You!
Slide 65: Hurco Certified CAM Post Processors
Hurco “Certified” CAM Post Processors • SurfCAM •Mastercam •EdgeCAM •ESPRIT •Delcam
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