Notes

 
Notice
Danger of collision!
Even if Dynamic Collision Monitoring (DCM) is active, the control will not automatically monitor the workpiece for collisions, neither with the tool nor with other machine components. There is a risk of collision during machining!
  1. Activate the Advanced checks toggle switch for the simulation
  2. Check the machining sequence using a simulation
  3. Carefully test your NC program or program section in the Single Block mode
 
Machine

The control’s full range of functions is available only if the Z tool axis is used (e.g., PATTERN DEF).

Restricted use of the tool axes X and Y is possible when prepared and configured by the machine manufacturer.

  • There are various ways to select files or subprograms:
    • Enter the file path
    • Enter the number or name of the subprogram
    • Select the file or subprogram by means of a selection window
    • Define the file path or name of the subprogram in a string parameter
    • Define the number of the subprogram in a numerical parameter
  • If the called file is located in the same directory as the calling NC program, it might be sufficient to enter just the file name.

  • To make the control represent the workpiece blank in the simulation, the workpiece blank must have minimum dimensions. The minimum dimensions are 0.1 mm or 0.004 inches in all axes and for the radius.
  • The control displays the workpiece blank in the simulation only after having processed the entire workpiece blank definition.
  • If you have closed the Insert NC function window or want to add a workpiece blank definition after having created an NC program, a workpiece blank can be defined at any time in the Insert NC function window.
  • The Advanced checks function in the simulation uses the information from the workpiece blank definition for workpiece monitoring. Even if several workpieces are clamped in the machine, the control can monitor only the active workpiece blank!
  • Advanced checks in the simulation

  • In the Simulation workspace you can export the current workpiece view as an STL file. This function allows you to create missing 3D models, for example semifinished parts if there are several machining steps.
  • Exporting a simulated workpiece as STL file