CNC & CAD/CAM initial & continuing vocational training - MTS

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Dialog programming mode provides easy input of complex machining stages, one or several related input screens being filled in by the user with graphical assistance. The input is checked for validity of combinations, value ranges and alternatives.. Since the CNC simulator can be adapted to a wide variety of CNC controls and machine tools, this programming option is available for all CNC control systems. Consequently, our software enables an implementation of all methodical concepts for training, independent of specific CNC systems in a neutral ISO/DIN code, as well as for particular CNC systems in all control code languages (ISO/DIN dialects or legible text languages). In particular, it is possible to integrate older CNC controls (such as GE, Allan Bradley, Contur 2, Dialog 4, TNC 151/155, Sinumerik 3T, EPL 1 / 2 and TX8) into the training courses. From the drawing to the finished workpart: TOPCAM - CAD/CAM system for training and production TOPCAM, the integrated CAD and NC programming system, combines the functions of a fully-fledged 2D CAD system with a comfortable NC programming system for 2½D milling and complete mill-turn machining with driven tools. The CAD system provides powerful functions for creating, editing and documenting technical drawings. For transfering geometry data to and from other CAD systems, DXF standard format is supported. The NC programming system enables automatic generation of NC programs using contour strings and all common machining cycles. An easy-to-use interactive graphic dialog permits automatic generation of NC programs, not only for conventional machining processes, but also for mill-turn processes using driven tools and sub-spindles (with 5 axes each for main spindle and sub-spindle machining). Postprocessors convert the NC programms generated by TOPCAM in a neutral ISO format into the NC code format of the target CNC control. There are two different versions of the TOPCAM postprocessor: · configurable ISO command set postprocessor for 2-axes turning and 3-axes milling, and · cycle postprocessor that can be adapted to any type of CNC control generating the cycles of the target CNC control. 4 For woodworking special functions such as progressive tool lowering are also provided.
ISO control system for trainee examinations In the Federal Republic of Germany, the topic „generating an NC program" in vocational examinations for chip-cutting machine tool operators is handled using a test ISO control system with the „enter the missing text" or „cloze test" method, the assignments being formulated in a manufacturer-independent ISO programming key, named PAL. MTS CNC simulators can be configured to this simple programming key, thus also offering supplementary functions such as workpiece dimension measuring, collision checks and 3D visualization. In the training phase, all programming methods, in particular interactive programming and ISO programming in dialog mode, can be used to supplement the courses. A teacher's program module allows instructors to create their own „cloze test" or „missing-text" assignment programs. Instructors can refer to a comprehensive collection of exercises. An NC program column editor and a corresponding postprocessor has been developed for entering „missing text" in ISO column format. The postprocessor converts the NC programs written in ISO command code into the programming key of any desired target CNC control. Cycle commands are converted into the target CNC control's cycles - if available. In this way, you are able to run the ISO exercise programs on any CNC lathe or milling machine. *Programming key The programming key of a CNC control system (also known as the command coding or control syntax) is defined first to be the set of programming functions according to ISO/DIN that this control system is capable of, including definition of the control-specific deviations from this standard, and second as the control-specific extensions by cycles, contour-programming etc. The term programming key is also used to describe the definition of the contents of a legible text language not based on the ISO/DIN standard. TOPMILL for machining wood and plastic Special technologies for CNC wood machining are supported. For instance, the tool management modules permit the use of other tool group designations, as well as providing additional concave and boxhandhole milling tools. Vacuum tables are used instead of magnetic clamping plates. The MTS transfer program can be used for quick and easy transfer of the specific control programs created with the CNC simulators or TOPCAM postprocessors to any desired CNC control. * PAL Prüfungsaufgaben- und Lehrmittelentwicklungsstelle IHK Mittlerer Neckar, Stuttgart 5
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