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1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 7
2 Advantages of working with ShopTurn....................................................................................................... 9
2.1 You will save time for training.... ....................................................................................................9
2.2 You will save time for programming.............................................................................................11
2.3 You will save time for manufacturing... ........................................................................................14
3 Ensuring everything runs smoothly.......................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Using ShopTurn ...........................................................................................................................17
3.2 The contents of the main menu ...................................................................................................19
3.2.1 Machine........................................................................................................................................19
3.2.2 Parameters...................................................................................................................................22
3.2.3 Program .......................................................................................................................................24
3.2.4 Program Manager ........................................................................................................................27
3.2.5 Diagnosis .....................................................................................................................................29
4 Basics for beginners ................................................................................................................................ 31
4.1 Geometrical basics ......................................................................................................................31
4.1.1 Tool axes and work planes ..........................................................................................................31
4.1.2 Points in the work space ..............................................................................................................31
4.1.3 Absolute and incremental dimensioning ......................................................................................32
4.1.4 Cartesian and polar dimensions ..................................................................................................34
4.1.5 Circular motions ...........................................................................................................................36
4.2 Technological basics....................................................................................................................38
4.2.1 Cutting rate and speeds...............................................................................................................38
4.2.2 Feed .............................................................................................................................................39
5 Well equipped.......................................................................................................................................... 41
5.1 Tool management ........................................................................................................................41
5.1.1 The tool list...................................................................................................................................41
5.1.2 The tool wear list..........................................................................................................................43
5.1.3 Magazine list ................................................................................................................................44
5.2 Tools used....................................................................................................................................44
5.3 Tools in the magazine..................................................................................................................46
5.4 Gauging tools ...............................................................................................................................47
5.5 Setting the workpiece zero...........................................................................................................49
6 Example 1: Taper shaft............................................................................................................................ 51
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................51
6.2 Program management / creating programs .................................................................................53
6.3 Calling a tool ................................................................................................................................57
Simpler and faster from the drawing to the workpiece - with ShopTurn.
Although ShopTurn is easy to learn, these ShopTurn Training Documents allow you to enter
this world even faster. Before, however, it comes to actually working with ShopTurn, the first
sections cover a few important basics:
● First, we will show you the advantages of working with ShopTurn.
● Then, we will explain the basics of the operation.
● And next, the geometrical and technological fundamentals will be introduced to the
beginner.
● A short introduction to tool management will be given in a further section.
The theory is followed by practical exercises with ShopTurn:
● Five examples have been chosen to explain the machining possibilities with ShopTurn,
whereby the degree of difficulty is increased continuously. At the beginning, all key
actions are specified; later you will be prompted to proceed without help.
● Then you will learn how to cut in AUTOMATIC mode using ShopTurn.
● If you wish, at the end you may test your knowledge of ShopTurn.
Please note that the technology data used here are only examples due to the wide variety of
situations in the workshop.
Just as ShopTurn itself was created with the help of skilled workers, these Training
Documents were also drawn up by practical users. On that note, we wish you much pleasure
and success in your work with ShopTurn.
● When working with ShopTurn, you are offered clear assistance by colored help displays.
● You can also integrate DIN/ISO commands into the Graphical Process Plan of ShopTurn.
You may also program in DIN/ISO 66025 and use DIN cycles.
● You may switch between the individual work step and the workpiece graphic (broken-line
graphics) at any time during the creation of a process plan.
● ShopTurn enables you to describe a complete machining sequence using only one work
step, and the required positioning motions (in this case, from the tool change point to the
workpiece and back) are created automatically.
● All work steps are represented by ShopTurn in a compact and clear fashion in the
Graphical Process Plan. This provides you a complete overview and thus better editing
possibilities even if comprehensive manufacturing sequences are to be performed.
● During stock removal, for example, several machining operations and contours can be
linked together.
● The integrated contour calculator can process all standard dimensions (Cartesian, polar);
it is nevertheless very easy to handle and understand - thanks to colloquial input and
graphic support.
● You may switch between the graphic view and parameter screenform with help display at
any time.
● Process plan and manufacturing do not exclude each other. With ShopTurn, you can
create a new process plan parallel to manufacturing.
● The exact specification of the selected retraction plane avoids the use of unnecessary
traversing paths and thereby saves valuable manufacturing time. This is possible using
the settings normal, extended and all.
● You can optimize your machining sequence with a minimum of work - thanks to the
compact structure of the process plan (in this case, by saving of a tool change, for
example).
● With ShopTurn, you can achieve extremely high feedrates with optimum repeat accuracy
based on consistent digital technology (SINAMICS drives, ...., SINUMERIK control
systems).
The most important keys on the CNC full keyboard for navigation in ShopTurn are listed in
the following:
Key Function
<HELP>
Calls the context-sensitive online help for the selected window.
<SELECT>
Selects a listed value.
Cursor keys
The cursor is moved using the 4 cursor keys.
Use the <Cursor to the right> key to open a directory or program (e.g. a cycle) in the
editor.
<PAGE UP>
Scrolling upwards in a menu screen.
<PAGE DOWN>
Scrolling downwards in a menu screen.
<END>
Moves the cursor to the last input field in a menu screen or a table.
<DEL>
• Edit mode:
The actual function selection in ShopTurn is performed using the keys located around the
screen. Most of them are assigned directly to the individual menu items. Since the contents
of the menus change depending on the situation, the term 'softkeys' is used.
The main menu can be called with this key at any time - irrespective of in which operating
area you are at the moment.
Main menu
3.2.1 Machine
Machine - Manual
In this mode, the machine is set up; the tool is traversed in the MANUAL mode. It is also
possible to gauge tools and to set workpiece zeros.
Machine - AUTO
3.2.2 Parameters
Parameter lists
This key can be used to edit data for the tool management and for programs.
Tool lists
No cutting without tools.
The tools can be managed in a tool list.
Magazine
Tools can be organized into a magazine.
Work offsets
Zero points are saved in a clearly laid-out zero-point table.
3.2.3 Program
Editing programs
If you have created a ShopTurn program in the Program Manager, you can now create the
process plan with the complete machining sequence for the appropriate workpiece. An
optimum sequence can only be achieved by a skilled worker with suitable experience.
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Simulating programs
Before machining a workpiece on the machine, it is possible to display the program
execution graphically on the screen.
● To this end, select the "Simulation" and "Start" softkeys.
● To stop simulation, select the "Stop" softkey.
● To cancel simulation, use the "Reset" softkey.
Managing programs
With the Program Manager, you can create new programs at any time. You can similarly
open existing programs to execute, modify, copy or rename them. Programs no longer
required can be deleted.
USB flash drives can be used for data exchange. For example, programs which were
created on an external device can be copied and executed on the NC.
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3.2.5 Diagnosis
Here you can see alarm lists, messages and alarm logs.
Absolute input
The entered values refer to the workpiece zero.
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The entered values refer to the current position.
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Switching between absolute and incremental input is possible at any time using the SELECT
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Cartesian input
Input of the X and Z coordinates. The gray values in the example were calculated
automatically.
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With absolute inputs, the absolute coordinate values of the end point must always be
entered (the current position is not taken into account).
Polar input
Input of the length and angle. The gray values in the example were calculated automatically.
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The Cartesian and polar inputs can also be combined. Here are two examples:
The following displays of all values appear when you have entered all known dimensions
and pressed the All parameters softkey in the input window of the respective arc.
Constant cutting rate vc (G96) for rough cutting, finishing and plunge-cutting:
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diameters, despite having the same feed.
ShopTurn features various tool types (favorites, milling cutters, drills, turning tools and
special tools). Tools can be created in the tool list by means of a predefined tool catalog.
Various mounting positions and geometrical parameters exist (e.g. holder angle), depending
on the tool type.
To create a new tool, call the tool list and search for a free location.
Note
Milling cutter 8 (CUTTER_8) must immerse, as it is used for milling a pocket.
Press the "Load" key. The following dialog offers the first free magazine location for you to
change or accept directly.
Procedure
Insert a tool from the tool list into the spindle using the "T,S,M" softkey.
The current position of the tool is calculated taking into account the workpiece diameter.
Repeat for Z.
Procedure
To set the workpiece zero, switch to the Machine - Manual mode in the main menu.
Move the workpiece zero if this does not lie on the end face of the workpiece.
Learning objectives
This section will explain the first steps to create a workpiece in detail. You will learn how to...
● create and manage programs;
● call tools;
● enter traversing paths;
● create any contours with the contour calculator;
● rough and finish contours;
● create a thread undercut,
● thread and
● grooves.
Task
Note
ShopTurn always saves the last setting selected with the toggle key. Therefore, make sure
that all units, texts and symbols are specified as in the dialog boxes shown here in the
relevant input fields and all toggle fields.
Whenever it is possible to switch, this is indicated in the help text (see screenshot below).
Operating sequences
After power-up of the control system, you are in the main menu.
Open the main menu using the MENU SELECT key. You can call the various areas of
ShopTurn from the main menu.
In the Program Manager, you can manage process plans and contours (e.g. "New", "Open",
"Copy", ...).
The Program Manager displays a list of the existing directories. Use the cursor key to select
the 'Workpieces' directory.
Select the input format using the ShopTurn and ProgramGUIDE G code softkeys.
The program type can be specified via the ShopTurn softkey.
Specify the name of the process plan, in this case 'TAPER_SHAFT'.
After confirming, the following interactive screenform is displayed to enter the workpiece
data.
Enter the workpiece data and general program specifications in the program header.
Enter the following values:
Accept the entered values. After confirming, the program header is displayed.
Now the program has been created as the basis for further machining steps. It has a name
(in the blue bar), a program header (pictogram "P") and a program end (pictogram "END").
The individual machining steps and contours are stored in the program one beneath the
other. The later machining is performed from top to bottom.
You may call the program header again at any time to make changes or check the values.
Retraction
It is possible to switch the retraction plane between normal, extended and all. Depending on
the retraction setting, the associated fields are enabled for the input of the distances.
Softkeys
Use this softkey to switch to the online graphic of the workpiece (see screenform below).
Operating sequences
To call the required tool, proceed as follows:
Use this key to extend the horizontal softkey menu.
Accept the tool into your program. After accepting the tool, enter the following values in the
interactive screenform (if necessary, change the unit using the toggle key):
Operating sequences
Now enter the distances to be traversed:
Select the Straight line softkey.
Select the "Rapid traverse" softkey. Move the tool away from the end face in rapid traverse.
Enter the following values in the interactive screenform:
Figure 6-15 Enter the traversing path - moving away from the end face
Figure 6-16 Enter the traversing path - returning to the starting point
Create the four further traversing paths according to the following list of work steps.
Figure 6-17 Enter the traversing path - four further traversing paths
You may end simulation by selecting either the Simulation softkey again or any other
softkey.
Contour calculator
The integrated ShopTurn contour calculator allows you to enter even the most complicated
contours easily.
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to enter the contour:
Select the Contour turning softkey.
Select the New contour softkey. Enter the name 'TAPER_SHAFT_CONTOUR' for the
contour.
Each contour is assigned its own name. This provides for better legibility of the programs.
You can accept the starting point for the contour line without making any changes (see
illustration below).
Note
The contour line is in one sense the roughing limit and in another the finishing path.
Note
If you deselect the Graphic view softkey, detailed help displays are shown.
Enter the following values for the vertical straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following value for the vertical straight line in the interactive screenform:
In the interactive screenform, enter the following values for the end point of the inclined
straight line:
Figure 6-24 Specifying the contour end point of the inclined straight line
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the vertical straight line in the interactive screenform:
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Enter the following value for the vertical straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following value for the vertical straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
To be able to machine the created contour, you must now create the following work steps.
To this end, proceed as follows:
Select the Stock removal softkey.
The following simulation shows the manufacturing sequence for you to check before
manufacturing the workpiece.
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to create a thread undercut:
Open the tool list and select the finishing tool FINISHING_T35 A .
Switch between the graphic view and the help display as required.
Select the Simulation softkey. Check the thread undercut via the detailed view in the 3D
view, for example.
Select the 3D view softkey.
Select the Details softkey. You can manipulate the display using the Zoom +, Zoom -,
Magnifying glass, etc. softkeys.
6.7 Thread
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to create a thread:
6.8 Grooves
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to create the two grooves:
Open the tool list and select the PLUNGE_CUTTER_3 A plunge cutter.
Enter the following values for the grooves in the interactive screenform:
Start the simulation in the side view or in the 2-window view, for example.
Learning objectives
In this section you will learn the following new functions. You will learn how to...
● perform face turning;
● work with the contour calculator (advanced application);
● machine residual material.
Task
Preparation
Perform the following steps without help:
1. Create a new workpiece with the name 'EXAMPLE2'.
2. Create a new step sequence program with the name 'DRIVE_SHAFT' .
3. Specify the blank dimensions (for the procedure, see example 1).
Following creation of the program header, the process plan looks like this.
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to face turn the workpiece:
Select the Turning softkey.
Since face turning should be completed in one cut, switch to finishing during machining.
Select the ROUGHING_T80 A tool and enter the following values.
7.3 Creating the contour, stock removal and residual stock removal
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to enter the contour:
Select the New contour softkey. Enter the name 'DRIVE_SHAFT_CONTOUR' for the
contour.
Enter the following values for the vertical straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following value for the vertical straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the sloping straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the vertical straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the next section in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the next section in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for residual stock removal in the interactive screenform:
Accept the entered values. After acceptance, the process plan looks like this.
Select the Details softkey. Here you can expand or minimize the view.
7.4 Thread
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to create a thread.
Enter the following values for the thread in the interactive screenform:
Learning objectives
In this section you will learn the following new functions. You will learn how to...
● create any blank;
● perform stock removal of the difference material between the blank and the machined
part;
● drill on the front face;
● mill on the front face;
Task
Preparation
Perform the following steps without help:
1. Create a new workpiece with the name 'EXAMPLE3'.
2. Create a new step sequence program with the name 'GUIDE_SHAFT'.
3. Fill in the program header (see illustration below).
Note
Although you can do this for any blank, select the Cylinder blank here. ShopTurn ignores
this input and selects an arbitrary blank.
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to create a new program and face turn the blank to Z0:
Select the Turning softkey.
You can activate the display of traversing paths via the extended menu.
Operating sequences
Enter the following blank contour without help:
Select the New contour softkey. Enter the name 'GUIDE_SHAFT_BLANK' for the contour.
In the contour calculator, create the blank contour with the starting point at X0/Z0 (see
illustration below).
Note
The contour must be closed.
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to enter the machined part contour:
Select the New contour softkey. Enter the name 'GUIDE_SHAFT_CONTOUR' for the
contour.
Enter the following values for the vertical straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the next section in the interactive screenform:
You can use the existing contour data and the calculated selection options to construct the
arc and the straight line (with unknown end point).
Accept the contour section.
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the inclined straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
Stock removal
In the following work step you will perform contour stock removal.
To this end, proceed as follows:
Select the Stock removal softkey.
Accept the entered values. Both contours and the work step are linked together following
acceptance.
Figure 8-22 Contour stock removal simulation (with display of the traversing paths).
The traversing paths in the simulation clearly indicate how the previously constructed blank
is taken into consideration.
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to cut the residual material:
Accept the entered values. After acceptance, the list of work steps looks like this:
8.6 Groove
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to create a groove:
After residual stock removal, the list of work steps looks like this:
Accept the entered values. After acceptance, the list of work steps looks like this:
Start the simulation. You can check subareas of the workpiece using the Magnifying glass
softkey.
8.7 Thread
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to create a thread.
Start the simulation. You can check subareas of the workpiece using the Details softkey.
8.8 Drilling
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to create drill holes on the front face (C axis or complete machining
sequence).
After the thread has been created, the list of work steps looks like this:
Select the Drilling Reaming softkey. The workpiece is drilled directly, i.e. without centering.
Accept the entered values. After acceptance, the list of work steps looks like this:
During the drilling work step, an open connector appears in the list of work steps. This is
automatically linked to the drilling positions in the next step.
For the purposes of the exercise, the four drill holes are entered as single positions. A
simpler solution here would be to use the position circle.
Accept the entered values. After acceptance, the list of work steps looks like this:
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to create a rectangular pocket on the front face (C axis or complete
machining sequence).
Accept the entered values. After acceptance, the list of work steps looks like this:
Insertion
Learning objectives
In this section you will learn the following new functions. You will learn how to...
● perform internal machining on workpieces;
● work with the work step editor;
● create an undercut and
● an asymmetrical groove.
Task
Note
On account of improved clamping, side 1 is manufactured first.
Operating sequences
Create the program 'HOLLOW_SHAFT_SIDE1' without help.
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to face turn the blank to Z0:
Select the Turning softkey.
Accept the entered values. After acceptance, your work step program looks like this:
9.2.2 Drilling
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to drill the workpiece at the center.
Select the Drilling softkey.
"Apply" the set values. After acceptance, the list of work steps looks like this:
Operating sequences
Enter the following blank contour without help. Since the workpiece is only machined on one
side for each process plan, the blank contour only needs to be constructed to Z-65.
Select the New contour softkey. Enter the name 'HOLLOW_SHAFT_BLANK' for the contour.
Create the blank contour in the contour calculator (see illustration below).
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to enter the machined part contour:
Note
The (red) contour of the machined part is intended not to correspond to the drawing. The
machined part contour serves as the roughing machining limit, but more importantly it
specifies the precise traversing path for finishing. Thus, the construction begins here at the
drill hole diameter. This ensures that the end face is finished cleanly. The contour end is an
extension of the chamfer extending outside the blank. The large diameter is produced only in
the second clamping.
Select the New contour softkey. Enter the name 'HOLLOW_SHAFT_SIDE1_E' for the
contour.
Enter the following values for the vertical straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the next section in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the horizontal straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the vertical straight line in the interactive screenform:
Enter the following values for the inclined straight line in the interactive screenform:
After acceptance, the process plan looks like this. Both contours are automatically linked
together.
Accept the tool into your program. Before finishing, the residual material is cut in the concave
fillet.
Enter the following values for stock removal of residual material in the interactive
screenform:
Accept the entered values. After acceptance, your work step program looks like this: The
contours are automatically linked to the stock removal work steps.
9.2.5 Undercut
You can select from four different types of undercut:
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to create an undercut.
After residual stock removal, the list of work steps looks like this:
Enter the following values for the groove in the interactive screenform:
Accept the entered values. After acceptance, the list of work steps looks like this:
Figure 9-29 Simulation - Side view with display of the traversing paths
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to enter the machined part contour:
Select the New contour softkey. Enter the name 'HOLLOW_SHAFT_SIDE1_I' for the
contour.
Undercut
Proceed as follows to create an undercut:
Select the Undercut softkey.
Note
Make sure that the undercut is in the correct position.
The process plan for the first side of the workpiece looks like this.
Use this softkey to select several work steps for further processing (e.g.,
"Copy" or "Cut").
Use this softkey to paste work steps from the clipboard to the process
plan. The copied step is always inserted after the currently highlighted
step.
Use this softkey to copy work steps to the clipboard; at the same time, it
is deleted at its origin. This softkey can also be used for "pure" deletion.
Use this softkey to open the "Settings" dialog. Here you can specify, e.g.
automatic numbering or whether you wish the end of the block to be
represented as a symbol.
Use this softkey to return to the previous menu.
You will need some of these functions in order to reuse the blank contour of the first side in
the process plan for the second side of the workpiece. The blank contour will be copied to
the clipboard and pasted into the process plan for the second side.
Operating sequence
Proceed as follows to copy the blank contour to the clipboard:
Navigate to the 'HOLLOW_SHAFT_BLANK' contour.
Copy the blank contour to the clipboard. The contour remains on the clipboard until you copy
another work step to the clipboard or shut down the control system.
Operating sequences
Create the program 'HOLLOW_SHAFT_SIDE2' without help.
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to face turn the blank to X-1.6 and Z0:
Select the Turning softkey.
Accept the entered values. After acceptance, your work step program looks like this:
9.3.2 Drilling
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to drill the workpiece at the center.
Select the Drilling softkey.
Enter the following values for the drill hole in the interactive screenform:
"Apply" the set values. After acceptance, the list of work steps looks like this:
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to paste the blank contour from the clipboard into your process plan:
First, navigate in the process plan to the most recently entered work step (see illustration).
Paste the blank contour from the clipboard. After pasting the contour, your process plan
should look like this.
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to enter the machined part contour:
Note
The asymmetrical groove is produced later.
Select the New contour softkey. Enter the name 'HOLLOW_SHAFT_SIDE2_E' for the
contour.
Create the contour up to the end point to Z-65 and X100 without help (see illustration below).
"Apply" the set values. After acceptance, your work step program looks like this:
"Apply" the set values. After acceptance, your work step program looks like this:
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to create an asymmetrical groove.
Enter the following values for the groove in the interactive screenform:
Accept the entered values. After acceptance, the list of work steps looks like this:
Operating sequences
Proceed as follows to enter the machined part contour:
Select the New contour softkey. Enter the name 'HOLLOW_SHAFT_SIDE2_I' for the
contour.
"Apply" your input.
Set the starting point to X57/Z0.
Note
When creating the contour, ensure that the arc elements merge tangentially.
Tangential merging applies only to main elements, i.e. the rounding is attached to the main
element.
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Accept the contour. After accepting the contour, your work step program looks like this.
Learning objectives
In this section you will learn how to use the plunge-turning functions.
Task
Preparation
Perform the following steps without help:
1. Create a new workpiece with the name 'EXAMPLE5'.
2. Create a new step sequence program with the name 'PLUNGE_TURNING'.
3. Fill in the program header (see illustration below).
10.2 Plunge-turning
The achievable level of productivity during turning is limited, among other things, by the
possible number of tools in the revolver and the frequent tool changes required for effective
turning machining. With standard turning tools alone, not all possible contours can be
produced, and residual material machining, therefore, is often performed by means of
plunge-cutting. For the complete machining of a contour, therefore, it is always necessary to
change between standard turning tools and plunge-cutting tools.
The aim of the plunge-turning cycle is to reduce the number of tool changes and to avoid
empty cuts, such as those that occur during the backward movement of the turning tool, for
example.
As a general rule, hardly any empty cuts exist during the plunge-turning cycle, as stock
removal is performed during both forward and backward movement. This must be taken into
account during program creation. ShopTurn offers optimum support for this. As you already
know, you only need to describe the contour of the turning part and during the stock removal
cycle you can select whether you wish to perform stock removal using a conventional
procedure or by means of plunge-cutting or plunge-turning. ShopTurn automatically
calculates the cuts and traversing movements of the tool based on the cycle. This means
that empty cuts are eliminated to a great extent.
During the simulation, you can clearly analyze the calculated traversing movements of the
tool. Even a combination of conventional turning machining and plunge-turning is possible,
i.e. a standard tool is used for roughing, while plunge-turning is used for machining residual
material, meaning that the contour can be thoroughly machined without the risk of damage.
Operating sequences
Create the contour without help.
Select the New contour softkey. Enter the name 'CONTOUR_E' for the contour.
Confirm your input.
Set the starting point to X48/Z0.
Operating sequences
In the following work step you will perform contour stock removal.
To this end, proceed as follows:
Select the Contour turning softkey.
Accept the entered values. After acceptance, your work step program looks like this:
Figure 10-6 Simulation - Side view (with display of the traversing paths)
First select the program you want to execute in the Program Manager, e.g.
HOLLOW_SHAFT_SIDE2.
Due to the fact that the process plan has not yet been executed with control, turn the
feedrate potentiometer to zero position to ensure that you keep everything under control
from the beginning.
If you also want to see a simulation during machining, select the Drawing softkey before
starting. Only then are all traversing paths and their effects are displayed.
Start machining and check the speed of the tool motions using the feedrate potentiometer.
Notes
In the process plan, the workpiece is milled to size in two work steps (see model below). For
this reason, you can assign the the starting point of the CONTOUR_1 contour to the start of
the first chamfer.
Model
12.2 Exercise 2
Notes
You can use the automatic cutting of residual material to great effect here.
Model
12.3 Exercise 3
Notes
Construct radius 5 in two steps.
Model
12.4 Exercise 4
Notes
In the process plan, the end face is roughed and finished first (see model below). Then the
entire external area, including the undercut, is produced. Following this, the internal part of
the contour is machined. The starting point of the internal contour is set to X70/Z0. You can
copy the external and internal machining sequences using the work step editor by means of
cut and paste.
Model
A G
Absolute input, 32 Graphical process plan, 11
Alarms, 29 Grooves, 84
Axes, 31
H
B Handbook, 38, 39
Basics of operation, 17
Blank description, 127
Blank shape I
Cylinder, 55 Incremental input, 33
Tube, 55 Internal machining, 170
Blank shapes, 161
Broken-line graphics, 174
L
C Load magazine, 46
C axis, 138
Calling dialogs, 56 M
Cartesian input, 34
Circular motions, 36 Machine zero, 32
Clipboard, 175 Magazine, 23
Complete machining sequence, 138 Magazine list, 44
Concatenation, 25 Main menu, 19
Constant speed, 39 Main screen, 53
Contour calculator, 12 Measure workpiece, 49
Accept dialog, 122 Messages, 29
Selection dialog, 121
Creating process plan, 90
Cut, 15 P
Cutting rate, 11, 38 Paste, 15
Plunge-turning, 196
Points in the working space, 31
D Polar input, 35
Directory, 54 Production, 203
Drilling positions, 141 Program header, 55
Program management, 54
Program Manager, 27, 54
F
Face turning, 90 R
Feed, 39
Feed, 39 Reference point, 32
Feedrates, 39 Relief cuts, 107
T
Thread, 82, 110
Diminishing, 136
Thread undercut, 79
Toggle field, 52
Tool list, 22, 42
Tool wear list, 43
Toolholder reference point, 32
Tools for the examples, 44
U
Undercut