Programming – Machining and contour cycles

Machining cycles are technology subroutines with which you can define certain operational sequences quicker and easier – for example the tapping of a thread or the milling of a pocket – than with the usual DIN ISO programming procedure. These cycles can be adapted to particular tasks using function parameters. For the technologies drilling, milling and turning the system offers you different standard cycles.

Location

EMAG Academy Salach

Language

English

Participants

3 - 6

Details

The benefits

You will be familiar with the design of the EMAG manufacturing system and its axes designations
You will be able to program complex turning, drilling and milling operations using standard and contouring cycles
You will be able to program directly at the machine and to edit and optimize existing CNC programs to suit changing requirements

Objectives

Faster from drawing to production
To boost your professional competence and sense of responsibility
To increase machine availability

Central elements

Technical machine data
The machine’s coordinate system
Use of different workpiece zero points
Contour cycles: straight lines with angles
Two and three straight lines
Endpoint programming with angle
List of existing machining cycles
Operator guidance for cycle call-up
Error messages and how to deal with them
Cycle programming: plunge-cut cycle, undercut cycle, machining cycle, threading, thread undercuts
Chains of threads