Southwestern Industries TRAK TRL 1440P, 1745P Lathe, ProtoTRAK LX2 CNC Controller Safety, Programming, Operating and Care Manual

TRAK

®

TRL &

ProtoTRAK LX2

Safety, Programming, Operating and Care Manual

Document: P/N 20099

Version: 031099

Southwestern Industries, Inc.

2615 Homestead Place

Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220-5610 USA

T | 310.608.4422 | F | 310. 764.2668

Service Department: 800.367.3165 e-mail: [email protected] | [email protected] | web: southwesternindustries.com

| i

_______________________

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section

____________

1.0

Introduction

2

Section

____________

2.0

Safety, Specifications & Lubrication

2.1 Safety Publications

2.2 Danger, Warning, Caution and Note Labels and Notices As Used In This Manual

2.3 Safety Precautions

2.4 Specifications

2.5 Lubrication

5

5

8

10

11

Section

____________

3.0

Description

3.1 LX2 Keyboard

3.2 LX2 Soft Keys

3.3 LX2 CRT Screen

3.4 LX2 Pendant Back Panel

3.5 TRL Switch Box

3.6 LX2 Computer Cabinet

3.7 The TRL Lathe

14

14

15

15

15

15

15

_________________________________________________________________

Southwestern Industries, Inc.

TRAK TRL & ProtoTRAK LX2 Programming, Operating & Care Manual

ii |

Section

____________

4.0

TRAK TRL Machine Operation

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.7

4.8

Switching the TRAK TRL On/Off

Switching the ProtoTRAK LX2 On/Off

Spindle Forward/Off/Reverse

Changing Spindle Speeds

Using the Electronic Handwheels

Using the Jog Stick

Emergency Stop

Locking the Carriage

4.9 Tool Pedestal

4.10 Tail Stock

4.11

21

21

22

22

24

24

24

25

25

25

25

Section

____________

5.0

Definitions, Terms & Concepts

5.1 ProtoTRAK LX2 Axis Conventions

5.2 Absolute & Incremental Reference

5.3 Referenced and Non-Referenced Data

5.4 Tool Tip Radius Compensation

5.5 Tool Offset

5.6 Connective Events

5.7 Conrad

5.8 Chamfer

5.9 Absolute, Tool, and Program References

28

28

29

29

30

31

31

32

33

| iii

Section

____________

6.0

DRO Mode

6.1 Enter DRO Mode

6.2 Clear Entry

6.3 Inch to MM or MM to Inch

6.4 Reset One Axis

6.5 Preset

6.6 Reset Absolute Reference

6.7 Preset Absolute Reference

6.8 Recall Absolute Position of All Axes

6.9 Recall Absolute Position of One Axis

6.10 Change from Fine to Coarse Handwheel Resolution & Feed

6.11 Number

6.13 Manual Go To

6.14 Return to Home

6.15 Do One Events

6.16 Tool Tip Radius Compensation in DRO Mode

Section

____________

7.0

Program Mode

7.1 Enter Program Mode & Assign a Part Number

7.2 Incremental Reference Position

7.3 Programming Strategy and Procedures

7.4

Drill

7.8 Arc Events

7.9

Thread

7.12 Aborting a Partially Programmed Event

7.13 Editing Data While Programming an Event

7.14 Finish Cuts

Sample Program

35

35

36

36

36

36

36

36

37

37

37

37

38

38

39

41

44

45

45

46

47

48

49

51

52

55

57

58

58

59

59

iv |

Section

____________

8.0

Edit Mode

8.1 Enter Edit Mode

8.2 Recall and Data Correction

8.3 Adding an Event

8.4 Deleting an Event

8.5 Erasing a Program

Section

____________

9.0

Set Up Mode

9.1 Enter Set Up Mode

9.2 Tool Set Up

9.3 A Practical Technique for Accurate Tool Setting

9.4 Tool Set Up When Adding or Changing Tools

9.5 Setting Home Position

9.6 Draw Part Graphics

9.7 Tool Path Graphics

9.8 Saving Tool Data

Service Codes

Section

____________

10.0

Program Run Mode

10.1 Enter Run Mode

10.2 Starting to Run

10.3 Program

10.4 Program Run Messages

10.5

10.6 Stop

10.7

10.8

Data

Fault Messages

67

69

69

69

69

72

72

75

75

76

76

77

77

78

81

81

82

83

84

84

84

85

85

86

| v

Section

____________

11.0

Math Help Mode

11.1

11.2 Calculator-Math and Trig Procedures

11.3 Math Help Types

Section

____________

12.0

Program In/Out Mode

12.1 Cautions About Storing & Retrieving Programs

12.2 Program Formats and Labeling

12.3 Enter Program In/Out Mode

12.4 Storing & Retrieving Programs from the ProtoTRAK LX2

Built-In Floppy Disk Drive

12.5 Backing Up Your LX2 Programs

12.6 Storing and Retrieving Programs through the RS232 Port -

Including CAD/CAM Generated Programs

88

90

91

95

96

96

97

98

SECTION

____________

1.0

_____________________________

Introduction

_________________________________________________________________



Introduction Section I.0 | 2

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! Your TRAK TRL is a unique, one-of-a-kind, machine tool which combines the simplicity of manual machining with the contouring capability of CNC turning centers.

The TRAK TRL has been designed to maximize the interplay between manual and CNC machining.

It acts like an advanced digital readout in manual machine operation.

It acts like a turning center when programmed to do complex contouring jobs.

And it acts with the best qualities of each when you manually feed programmed contours with the powerful TRAKing feature.

Section 2 of this manual describes the necessary SAFETY PRECAUTIONS which must be learned and followed by each operator.

Section 3 of this manual provides a brief description of the TRAK TRL.

Section 4 of this manual describes the operation of the lathe.

Section 5 defines some terms and concepts useful in learning to program and operate the ProtoTRAK LX2.

The ProtoTRAK LX2 is organized into seven Modes of operation which are described in the following sections.

Section 6 DRO: Digital Readout, and powerfeed, and Do One Programs

Section 7 PROGRAM: All input in simple machinist language.

Section 8 EDIT: Program review and edit.

Section 9 SET UP: Tool information and part graphics.

Section 10 RUN: Machining the part.

Section 11 MATH HELP: Sophisticated routines to automatically calculate points of intersection, tangency, etc.

Section 12 PROGRAM IN/OUT: CAD/CAM interface, and program storage and

retrieval.

3 | Section I.0 Introduction

SECTION

____________

2.0

_____________________________

Safety, Specifications & Lubrication

_________________________________________________________________



Safety, Specifications & Lubrication Section 2.0 | 5

2.0 SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS &

LUBRICATION

The safe operation of the TRAK TRL depends on its proper use and the precautions taken by each operator.

Read and study this TRAK TRL & ProtoTRAK LX2 Programming,

Operating, and Care Manual. Be certain that every operator understands the operation and safety requirements of this machine

before its use.

Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes.

Always stop the spindle and check to ensure the CNC control is in the stop mode before changing or adjusting the tool or workpiece.

Never wear gloves, rings, watches, long sleeves, neckties, jewelry, or other loose items when operating, or around the machine.

Use adequate point of operation safeguarding. It is the responsibility of the employer to provide and ensure point of operation safeguarding per

2.1 Safety Publications

Refer to and study the following publications for assistance in enhancing the safe use of this machine:

Safety Requirements For The Construction, Care And Use of Lathes

(ANSI B11.6-1984). Available from the American National Standards

Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Concepts And Techniques Of Machine Safeguarding (OSHA Publication

Number 3067). Available from The Publication Office - O.S.H.A., U.S.

Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

20210.

All other regulations specific to the State in which the machine is installed.

2.2 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Note Labels and Notices As

Used In This Manual

DANGER - Immediate hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death. Danger labels on the machine are red in color.

WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in severe

6 | Section 2.0 Safety, Specifications & Lubrication

personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Warning labels on the machine are gold in color.

CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury or equipment/product damage. Caution labels on the machine are gold in color.

NOTE - Call attention to specific issues requiring special attention or

understanding.

115 Volts

230 Volts

440 Volts

Safety & Information Labels Used On The

TRAK TRL Lathe

It is forbidden by OSHA regulations and by law to deface, destroy or remove any of these labels


Safety & Information Labels Used On The

TRAK TRL Lathe

It is forbidden by OSHA regulations and by law to deface, destroy or remove any of these labels


2.3 Safety Precautions

WARNING!

Use only chucks which are rated to the maximum RPM of the lathe.

1. Do not operate this machine before the TRAK TRL & ProtoTRAK LX2

Programming, Operating and Care Manual have been studied and understood.

2. Do not run this machine without knowing the function of every control key, button, knob, or handle. Ask your supervisor or a qualified instructor for help when needed.

3. Protect your eyes. Wear approved safety glasses (with side shields) at

4. Don't get caught in moving parts. Before operating this machine, remove all jewelry, including watches and rings, neckties, and any

5. Keep your hair away from moving parts. Wear adequate safety head gear.

6. Protect your feet. Wear safety shoes with oil-resistant, anti-skid soles, and steel toes.

7. Take off gloves before you start the machine. Gloves are easily caught in moving parts.

8.

9.

Remove all tools (wrenches, chuck keys, etc.) from the machine before you start. Loose items can become dangerous flying projectiles.

Never operate any machine tool after consuming alcoholic beverages, or taking strong medications, or while using non-prescription drugs.

10. Protect your hands. Stop the machine spindle and ensure that the

CNC control is in the STOP mode:

Before changing tools

Before changing parts

Before you clear away the chips, oil or coolant. Always use a chip

scraper or brush

Before you make an adjustment to the part, chuck, coolant nozzle

or take measurements

Before you open safeguards (protective shields, etc.). Never reach

for the part, tool, or fixture around a safeguard.

11. Protect your eyes and the machine as well. Don't use a compressed air hose to remove the chips or clean the machine (oil, coolant, etc.).


12. Stop and disconnect the power to the machine before you change belts, pulley, gears, etc.

13. Keep work area well lighted. Ask for additional light if needed.

14. Do not lean on the machine while it is running.

15. Prevent slippage. Keep the work area dry and clean. Remove the chips, oil, coolant and obstacles of any kind around the machine.

16. Avoid getting pinched in places where the spindle, carriage, or cross- slide create "pinch points" while in motion.

17. Securely clamp and properly locate the workpiece in the chuck or in the fixture. Use proper tool holding equipment.

18. Use correct cutting parameters (speed, feed, and depth of cut) in order to prevent tool breakage.

19. Use proper cutting tools for the job.

20. Prevent damage to the workpiece or the cutting tool. Never start the machine (including the rotation of the spindle) if the tool is in contact with the part.

21. Don't use dull or damaged cutting tools. They break easily and may become airborne. Inspect the sharpness of the edges, and the integrity of cutting tools and their holders.

22. Large overhangs on cutting tools when not required result in accidents and damaged parts.

23. Prevent fires. When machining certain materials (magnesium, etc.) the chips and dust are highly flammable. Obtain special instruction from your supervisor before machining these materials.

24. Prevent fires. Keep flammable materials and fluids away from the machine and hot, flying chips.

25. Changing the speed of rotation of the spindle must be done while the rotation is off. Never change gears when the spindle is rotating.

26. Do not rotate the spindle by hand unless the Red Emergency Stop button is pressed.

2.4 Specifications


TRL1440P TRL1745P

Capacity

Inch MM Inch MM

Height of Centers

Distance between centers

Swing over bed

7

14

Swing over saddle wings 13 3/16

Swing over cross-slide

Cross-slide travel

180 8 7/8

40 1000

225

45 1150

Tool section max

Coolant

7 13/16

8

3/4 x 3/4

2.5 gallon

360

335

198

203

20 x 20

10 litre

17 11/16

16 1/8

10 15/32

9

1 x 1

4 gallon

450

410

265

230

25 x 25

16 litre

Bed

Width 10

Height 10 1/4 260

Headstock

11 1/2 290

Spindle nose

Spindle through hole

Spindle taper

Taper reduction sleeve

Spindle dia at front bearing

Number of spindle speeds

Spindle speed range

CAMLOCK D1-5

1 5/8

1 o

42 2

29’15”

MT-4

CAMLOCK D1-6

52

1 o

29’15”

MT-4

2.76 70 3.15 80

18

35-2400

12

40-2200

Tailstock

Quill travel

Quill diameter

Quill taper hole

5 1/2

1 7/8

MT-3

140

48

6 1/4

2 5/16

MT-4

155

58

Motors

Main motor

Coolant pump motor

2.5/4.5 HP (230V)

0.07 HP

7.5 HP

0.07 HP

2.5 Lubrication (also see TRL Installation, Maintenance, and

Manual)

2.5.1 Headstock


Check the oil in the sight level when the machine has not run for several minutes. If low, fill to the sight level with Mobile DTE 24 or equivalent. DO

OVERFILL.

Depending on operating conditions, usually about once a year, the headstock should be drained and thoroughly flushed out before adding new oil. Use a light blending oil with a small percentage of kerosene as a flushing agent. Run the machine several minutes without load with the

Flushing oil. Drain it and replace with Mobile DTE 24 or equivalent to the sight

Level.

2.5.2 Carriage, Cross-Slide, and Ballscrews

The carriage, cross-slide, and ball screws are lubricated with an automatic oiler located on the back of the tail stock pedestal. The oiler provides one shot when the main power is turned on, and another periodically while the power remains on. See TRL Installation, Maintenance, and Service Manual to adjust.

Check the oil level daily and refill with a high grade S.A.E. 30 oil.

2.5.3

Weekly oil the tail stock through its oilers with a high grade S.A.E. 30 oil.


SECTION

____________

3.0

_____________________________

Description

_________________________________________________________________



Description Section 3.0 | 14

3.0 DESCRIPTION

3.1 LX2

GO: initiates motion in Run

STOP: halts motion during Run

FEED Ï: feedrate override to increase feedrate

FEED Ð : feedrate override to decrease feedrate

MODE: to change from one mode of operation to another

INC/ABS: switches both or one axis from incremental to absolute or absolute to incremental

IN/MM: causes English to Metric or Metric to English conversion of data

*

: not used

INC SET: loads incremental dimensions and general data

ABS SET: loads absolute dimensions and general data

X, Z: selects axis for subsequent commands

F/C: switches from fine to coarse or back for manual feed in DRO and

TRAKing

RSTR (Restore): clears an entry, aborts a keying procedure

0-9, +/-, . : inputs numeric data with floating point format. Data is automatically + unless +/- key is pressed. All input data is automatically rounded to the system's resolution.

3.2 LX2 Soft Keys

Beneath the CRT screen are 8 keys which are not labeled. These keys are called software programmable or soft keys. A description of the function or use of each of these keys will be shown at the bottom of the CRT screen directly above each key. If, at any time, there is no description above a key, that key will not operate.

15 | Section 3.0 Description

3.3 LX2 CRT Screen

(Figure 1)

The information displayed on the CRT screen is nearly always divided into 4 sections or areas.

The top line, or status line, shows the system's current status. This includes the mode, inch or mm measurement, part numbers, servo on or off status as applicable, and fine/coarse handwheel resolution.

Beneath the status line, and filling most of the screen, is the information area. Position data, program data, graphics, etc. are shown here.

Beneath the information area is a single "conversation" line. All instructions, prompts, messages, etc. that the control needs to communicate to you are shown on this line.

At the bottom of the CRT are boxes describing the current function or use of each soft key located under the box.

3.4 LX2 Pendant Back Panel

(Figure 2)

See Figure 2 for a description of the fuses, switches, and connectors on the pendant back panel.

3.5 TRL Switch Box

(Figure 1)

The Switch Box, located under the pendant, contains one of the E-Stops, the coolant on/off switch, and the motor Hi-Lo range switch (for TRL 1440P only).

3.6 LX2 Computer Cabinet

(Figure 3)

The computer cabinet, located inside the main electrical cabinet, contains the

ProtoTRAK LX2 computer systems. See Figure 3 for a description of each

connector.

3.7 The TRL Lathe

(Figure 4)




Figure 3


SECTION

____________

4.0

_____________________________

TRAK TRL Machine Operation

_________________________________________________________________



TRAK TRL Machine Operation Section 4.0 | 21

4.0 TRAK TRL Machine Operation

4.1 Switching the TRAK TRL On/Off

Power to the TRAK TRL is turned on through the main on/off switch located on the back of the main electrical cabinet.

4.2 Switching the ProtoTRAK LX2 On/Off

To turn the ProtoTRAK LX2 on, move the toggle switch on the display back panel to the Up position.

The display will read "Loading LX2", indicating that the system's operating software is being loaded from its floppy disk to its internal memory. This takes about one minute. When complete, the screen will show:

SELECT MODE

DRO PROG EDIT SET-UP RUN MATH PROG

HELP IN/OUT

Select the mode of operation by pressing the soft key beneath the labeled

box.

It is recommended that the system be switched on only once each day, and then turned off at night.

If the system is not used (either by a keystroke or by counting) for 20 continuous minutes, the CRT will turn itself off. Press any key to bring the

22 | Section 4.0 TRAK TRL Machine Operation

screen back to its previous display. The key you press will be ignored except to turn the screen on.

Note: When you turn the ProtoTRAK LX2 off, always wait a few seconds before turning it back on.

(Figure 4)

The Spindle Forward/Off/Reverse switch is located on the right side of the

apron.

Turn it to the left to 1 to activate the spindle in the forward (spindle rotates direction.

Turn it to the right to 2 to activate the spindle in the reverse (spindle rotates direction.

Off is the center.

4.4 Changing Spindle Speeds

(Figure 4)

WARNING

DO NOT SHIFT HEADSTOCK GEARS WHILE THE SPINDLE OR

MOTOR IS RUNNING.

The spindle speed selection is made using the two shift levers located on the front of the headstock, and the I-II, 2-speed motor speed selector located in the switch box under the ProtoTRAK LX2 pendant (for TRL 1440P only).


The following table is located on the TRL 1440P headstock label plate:

Motor 1 2 3

A

B

C

I

II

I

II

I

II

35

70

55

110

85

170

130

260

210

420

310

620

510

1020

825

1650

1200

2400

The following table is located on the TRL 1745P headstock label plate:

To select the proper spindle R.P.M., locate the speed you wish, shift the levers to their appropriate positions and select the I (low), or II (high) motor speed (for the TRL 1440P only).

Note: You may have to rotate the spindle a little by hand to help engage the gears. Only do this with the Emergency Stop switch pushed in.

4.5 Using the Electronic Handwheels

24 | Section 4.0 TRAK TRL Machine Operation

The X (cross-slide), and Z (carriage) handwheels are located on the apron.

They are electronic, that is they are not mechanically connected to the machine, but rather create electronic signals to command the servo motors to drive the ball screws which, in turn, drive the carriage and cross-slide.

The handwheels will not work unless the ProtoTRAK LX2 is turned on, and in the DRO mode, or in the Set Up mode, or in the TRAKing feature in the Run

mode.

Counterclockwise motion on the Z handwheel moves the carriage left 0.40" per revolution in .002" increments in coarse feed, or .10" per revolution in

.0005" increments in fine feed. See Section 6.10 to switch from coarse to fine and back.

Clockwise motion on the X handwheel moves the cross-slide away from you

.10" per revolution in .0005" increments (on diameter) in coarse feed, or .02" per revolution in .0001" increments in fine feed. See Section 6.10 to switch from coarse to fine and back.

4.6 Using the Jog Stick

The jog stick is located on the carriage apron directly above the Z electronic handwheel. The jog stick will operate only if the ProtoTRAK LX2 is turned on, and in the DRO mode or Set-Up mode, or in the TRAKing feature in the mode.

Move the stick left or right to move the carriage left or right at 150 inches per minute. Move the stick up or down to move the cross-slide in or out at 100 inches per minute of diameter, or 50 inches per minute of actual cross-slide

speed.

4.7 Emergency Stop

There are two red Emergency Stop (E-STOP) mushroom buttons. One is located in the switch box beneath the ProtoTRAK LX2 pendant. The other is located on the tail stock pedestal. Press either to shut off power to the spindle motor, and carriage and cross-slide drive motors. Rotate the switch to turn it off only when the emergency condition has been rectified.

4.8 Locking the Carriage

The carriage position may be locked by tightening the square head bolt on the


top right side of the carriage. This lock should rarely be required because the carriage position is held by the ball screw.

WARNING

BE CERTAIN THAT THE LOCK IS OFF BEFORE USING THE Z HANDWHEEL

OR JOG STICK, OR RUNNING A CNC PROGRAM..

The tool pedestal is held to the top of the cross-slide with four M 10 T-nuts.

The pedestal may be rotated by loosening the T-nuts. Be certain to uniformly tighten the four nuts.

A T-slot is machined on top of the pedestal which will accommodate most common tool posts.

The tail stock may be positioned along its V-way by releasing the lock with the lock handle. The quill may be locked with the quill lock at any position along its travel. The tail stock may be centered with the spindle through the set screw on the tail stock base.

4.11 Coolant System

The coolant piping system may be mounted to the rear of the saddle with two screws. A 1/2 inch diameter hose connects the piping to the pump and reservoir located in the right pedestal base (see Figure 4). Access is through the right side. The reservoir holds 2 1/2 gallons of coolant and may be filled through the access, or by pouring the coolant into the chip pan.

The coolant pump (and therefore the flow) may be switched on and off at the switch box located beneath the ProtoTRAK LX2 pendant. A nozzle on the piping allows you to regulate the flow.

SECTION

____________

5.0

_____________________________

Definitions, Terms & Concepts

_________________________________________________________________



Definitions, Terms & Concepts Section 5.0 | 28

5.0 DEFINITIONS, TERMS &

CONCEPTS

5.1 ProtoTRAK LX2 Axis Conventions

Z Axis: positive Z axis motion is defined as the carriage moving to the right when facing the lathe. Measurement away from the chuck is positive on the workpiece.

X Axis: positive X axis motion is defined as the cross-slide moving toward you. Measurement away from the part centerline and toward you is positive on the workpiece. All X motion is displayed as diameter (not radius)

dimensions.

5.2 Absolute & Incremental Reference

The ProtoTRAK LX2 may be programmed and operated in either (or in a combination) of absolute or incremental dimensions. An absolute reference from which all absolute dimensions are measured (in DRO, and program operation) can be set at any point on or even off the workpiece.

To help understand the difference between absolute and incremental position, consider the following example:

29 | Section 5.0 Definitions, Terms & Concepts

5.3 Referenced and Non-Referenced Data

Data is always loaded into the ProtoTRAK LX2 by using the INC SET or

ABS SET key. X, Z positions are referenced data. In entering any X, or Z position data, you must note whether it is an incremental or absolute dimension and enter it accordingly. All other information (non-referenced data), such as tool offset, feedrate, etc. is not a position and may, therefore, be loaded with either the INC SET or ABS SET key. This manual uses the term SET when either INC SET or ABS SET may be used

interchangeably.

5.4 Tool Tip Radius Compensation

When turning along the side of a part (constant X), or along the face

(constant Z), the tool tip radius is not particularly important. However, as soon as you begin to machine a taper or contour, the tool tip radius has a substantial impact.

Consider the drawing below. If you had an infinitely sharp tool (no tool tip radius), assume its point was at X0, Z0. Another tool with a tool tip radius of R1 and another of R2 are also shown. Note that all three positioned as shown have the same X contact (X0, X1, X2) and if moved sideways, would cut the same diameter. Likewise, they all have the same Z contact, and if moved in would cut the same face length. However, if moved on a 45 degree taper (or any other angle) so that the cutting point was in the middle of the radius, the three tools would cut or contact along much

different


5.5 Tool Offset

When you define the shape of the part to be turned, you must also specify where the tool should be relative to the part. This is done by looking along the direction of the tool motion and declaring whether the tool is to the right or left of the part.

Examples of tool left are:

Examples of tool right are:

Tool center may be programmed for special circumstances where you wish to ignore the effects of tool geometry and radius.


5.6 Connective Events

Connective events occur between two turning events (either Turn or Arc) when the X and Z ending points of the first event are in the same location as the X and Z starting points of the next event. In addition, the tool offset and tool number of both events must be the same.

5.7 Conrad

Conrad is a unique feature of the ProtoTRAK that allows you to program a tangentially connecting radius between connective events.

For the figure below, you simply program a Turn event from X1, Z1 to X2,

Z2 with tool left offset, and another Turn event from X2, Z2 to X3, Z3 also with tool left offset. During the programming of the first Turn event, the system will prompt for Conrad at which time you input the numerical value of the tangentially connecting radius (r=k). The system will calculate the tangent points T1 and T2, and direct the tool cutter to move continuously from X1, Z1 through T1, r=k, T2 to X3, Z3.

For the figure below, you program an Arc event from X1, Z1 to X2, Z2 with tool offset left, and another Arc event from X2, Z2 to X3, Z3 also with tool offset left. During the programming of the first Arc event, the system will prompt for Conrad at which time you input the numerical value of the tangentially connecting radius r=k3. The system will calculate the tangent points T1 and T2 and direct the tool cutter to move continuously from X1, Z1 through T1, r=k3, T2 to X3, Z3.


k2 k1 k3

Note: Conrad must always be the same as or larger than the tool radius for inside corners. If conrad is less than the tool radius, and an inside corner is machined, the ProtoTRAK LX2 will ignore the Conrad.

Note: If you program an arc using Conrad rather than an ARC, never use a

Conrad whose radius is as large or larger than the length of either line connected by the Conrad plus the tool tip radius. In the figure below, R plus the tool nose radius must be less than the programmed line ab or bc; otherwise, program the arc with an ARC Event.

5.8 Chamfer

The ProtoTRAK LX2 also allows for easy chamfer input. A chamfer may be programmed between two turn events, two arcs, or a turn and an arc.


In both cases above a chamfer programmed with dimension b will cut a chamfer along line c.

5.9 Absolute, Tool, and Program References

When you operate a lathe, what you are interested in is where your tool is relative to the workpiece. However, what the LX2 monitors is how far the carriage and cross-slide move. This creates two problems.

The first has to do with using more than one tool. When you change tools, the tip on one will, most likely, not be in the same position relative to the part as the previous tool. Just changing the tool doesn't move the carriage or cross-slide, so the LX2 doesn't know that the new tip isn't where the other was. Obviously, what's needed is for you to tell the LX2 what the differences (or offsets) are from tool to tool (this is done in the Set Up

Mode), and to always tell the control which tool you are using at any given

time.

The second problem has to do with establishing the machine and part reference. When you turn the TRAK TRL and ProtoTRAK LX2 on, they have no idea where the carriage, cross-slide, or tool tip are. They only know how far they have moved since the last input reference (all references are lost when the control is turned off). Also, if you are going to turn a part, the control has no idea where you have chucked it. Is it sticking out of the chuck a little? A lot? What you need to do is select a tool--and always tell the control which one--and tell the LX2 where that tool is, relative to the

workpiece.

In general, most programs and parts will have their centerline as the absolute zero reference in the X axis. For the Z axis, two handy references are the end of the part (generally after it has been faced), or any face of the

chuck.

SECTION

____________

6.0

______________________ _____

DRO Mode

_________________________________________________________________



DRO Mode Section 6.0 | 35

6.0 DRO MODE

The ProtoTRAK LX2 operates in DRO Mode as a sophisticated 2-axis digital readout with jog (through the jog stick), power feed capability, and the manual Go To Function.

6.1 Enter DRO Mode

Press

DRO TOOL #1 SERVO ON COARSE INCH

X 0.0000 INC

> STATUS

>INFORMATION

Z 0.0000 INC

>CONVERSATION

>SOFT KEYS

POWER DO TOOL MANUAL RETURN RETURN

FEED ONE # GO TO HOME

6.2 Clear Entry

36 | Section 6.0 DRO Mode

6.3 Inch to MM or MM to Inch

Press

6.4 Reset One Axis

Press X or Z, INC SET. This zeros the incremental position in the selected

axis.

6.5 Preset

Press X or Z, numeric data, INC SET to preset selected axis.

6.6 Reset Absolute Reference

Press X or Z, ABS SET to set selected axis absolute to zero at the current position. See 6.8 and 6.9 to display this data.

Note: This will also reset the incremental dimension if the absolute position is being displayed when it is reset.

6.7 Preset Absolute Reference

Press X or Z, numeric data, ABS SET to set the selected axis absolute to a preset location for the current machine position. See 6.8 and 6.9 to display this data.

Note: This will also reset the incremental dimension if the absolute position is being displayed when it is preset.

6.8 Recall Absolute Position of All Axes

Press INC/ABS. Note the dimension for each axis is labeled INC or ABS.


Press INC/ABS again to revert to the original reading.

6.9 Recall Absolute Position of One Axis

Press get selected axis back to original reading.

6.10 Change From Fine to Coarse Handwheel Resolution and

Feed

Press

X

Coarse

Fine

Coarse

Resolution

.0001"/.005mm

.0005"/.02mm

Travel/Revolution

.10"/4mm

.0005"/.02mm

.002"/.05mm

.10"/4mm

.40"/10mm

6.11 Tool Number

As discussed in Section 5.8, it is always necessary to tell the ProtoTRAK LX2 which tool number you want to use. This is because you want the readout to represent where the tool tip is (which changes from tool to tool), not where the carriage and cross-slide are.

Each time you change tools in the DRO mode, it is mandatory that you press

TOOL # soft key (the conversation line will show the current tool number), input the correct tool number and SET. Of course, it is also necessary that the LX2 know what the offset differences are from tool to tool which is explained in Section 9.2.

6.12 Power Feed

The servo motors can be used as a power feed for the carriage or cross-

slide.

a.


b. The conversation line will read "Power Feed 10 ipm" indicating the status and feed rate.

Press or FEED

Ð

to adjust the feedrate from 1 ipm to 100 ipm.

d.

e.

f. g. When the movement is complete, the system will revert to normal DRO operation.

6.13 Manual Go To

The Manual Go To feature allows you to input an absolute position in X and/or Z, where the ProtoTRAK LX2 will disable the electronic handwheels and/or jog stick. In other words, it creates a barrier which the tool tip cannot move past. This allows you to move to a position without slowing way down to prevent overshoot. For example, in making several turning passes to a prescribed shoulder dimension.

To input a Go To position, press the Manual Go To soft key. The conversation line will show the current X and Z Go To position or barrier.

Press X or Z, the new position you wish, and SET. Move the axis with the handwheel or jog stick and it will automatically stop at the position. You may move in the opposite direction away from the Go To position.

6.14 Return to Home

At any time during manual DRO operation you may automatically move the tool tip to your home location in X and Z by pressing the RETURN HOME soft key. When you do, the conversation line will read "Check Tool then press GO."

Make sure your tool and its path is clear and press the GO key. When you do, the carriage and cross-slide will move at rapid speed to your X and Z home position. Home position is established in the Set Up Mode.


6.15 Do One Events

The purpose of the Do One Events is to allow you to make simple chamfer, taper, radius, and fillet moves, one at a time, within the DRO Mode and without the need for creating an entire program.

When you select the DO ONE soft key from Section 6.1, the conversation line and soft keys will read:

SELECT

TAPER RADIUS FILLET RETURN

6.15.1 Taper Do One

When you select the TAPER soft key, the display will read:

TAPER ANGLE = 45.0

RETURN

The system defaults to a positive 45 degree taper angle for a convenient chamfer. If this is the angle you wish, acknowledge so by pressing SET.

You may specify any other angle by inputting the number and pressing SET.

The conversation line will be back lit when you press SET

Turning the Z handhweel counterclockwise, or the X clockwise, will move the tool from Point A (where you are), towards or past Point B as long as you turn the handwheel (see below).


6.15.2 Radius Do One

When you select the RADIUS soft key, the display will read:

RADIUS R =

RETURN

Input positive or negative.

Turning the Z handwheel counterclockwise, or the X clockwise will move the tool from Point A (where you are), towards Point B (see below). The tool will automatically stop when you reach B.

Press

6.15.3 Fillet Do One

When you select the FILLET soft key, the display will read:

FILLET R =

RETURN

Input may be positive or negative.

Turning the Z handwheel counterclockwise, or the X clockwise will move the tool from Point A (where you are), towards Point B (see below). The tool will automatically stop when you reach B.


6.16 Tool Tip Radius Compensation in DRO Mode

As mentioned in Section 5.4, the tool tip radius is not important when you are turning along the side of a part (moving only Z), or along the face (moving only X). And in manual operation in the DRO Mode, these are the only motions which you can do. It's just not possible to move X and Z simultaneously with both hands along a precisely coordinated path.

Therefore, even if your tool has a radius, the DRO will display point X0, Z0 in the figure in Section 5.4. In other words, it will display the X and Z contact line positions which is where the tool will cut when you move either of the

handwheels.

In Do One operation the tool is moved simultaneously in both the X and Z axes, but the readout still refers to point X0, Z0 in the figure in Section 5.4.

This theoretical point will be driven through the taper or radius. As a consequence, if the tool tip radius is large, you may not machine the exact dimension you expect. These errors will generally be insignificant and can be eliminated all together by using a full program (see Section 7).


SECTION

____________

7.0

_____________________________

Program Mode

_________________________________________________________________



Program Mode Section 7.0 | 44

7.0 PROGRAM MODE

7.1 Enter Program Mode and Assign a Part Number

Press there cannot already be a program in the active or current program memory.

If a program does not already exist when you enter the Program Mode, the conversation line will read "Program Part Number." Enter the part number

(up to 8 digits) and press INC SET or ABS SET.

Note: It is not necessary to enter a part number. If none is entered and the INC

SET or ABS SET button is pushed, the system will assume a part number 0.

If there is already a program when the Program Mode is entered, the last event of this program will appear on the screen. Additional events may be added after the last event of this program. It will be necessary to erase this program first before creating a new program. The procedure to erase a program in order to create a new program is found in Section 8.5. The procedure to save a program for future use before erasing is found in

12.

When a new Part Number (for a new program) has been entered, the display will show the Select Event screen:

PROG P/N 12345 INCH

> STATUS

EVENT 1

> INFORMATION

SELECT EVENT

> CONVERSATION

POSN DRILL BORE TURN ARC CYCLE THREAD REPEAT

> SOFT KEYS

45 | Section 7.0 Program Mode

7.2 Incremental Reference Position

When X and Z data for the beginning position of any event are input as incremental data, this increment must be measured from some known point in the previous event. Following are the positions for each event type from which the incremental moves are made in the subsequent event:

POSITION: X and Z programmed

DRILL: X = 0 ABS, Z FINAL and Z RAPID programmed

BORE: X, Z FINAL, and Z RAPID programmed

TURN: X END and Z END programmed

ARC: X END and Z END programmed

CYCLE: the last X and Z programmed

REPEAT: The appropriate reference position for the event prior to the first event which was repeated.

THREAD: The X END and Z END programmed

For example, if an ARC event followed a TURN event, a 2.0 inch incremental

Z BEG would mean that in the Z direction the beginning of the ARC event is

2.0 inches from the end of the TURN event.

7.3 Programming Strategy and Procedures

The ProtoTRAK LX2 makes programming easy by allowing you to program the actual part geometry as defined by the print. The Select Event screen

(7.1) is basically a list of all the types of geometry.

The basic strategy is to select the soft key event type (geometry) and then follow all instructions in the conversation line. When an event is selected, all the prompts which need to be input will be shown on the right side of the information area. The first prompt will be highlighted and also shown in the conversation line. Input the dimension or data requested and press INC SET

ABS SET. For X or Z dimension data it is very important to properly

As data is being entered it will show in the conversation line. When SET, the


data will be transferred to the information area, and the next prompt will be shown in the conversation line.

You may press the DATA FWD or DATA BACK soft keys to go back to edit any data within an event. Simply shift forward or back to get the prompt in the conversation line and reinput the data. At any time before the event is complete you may cancel the event by pressing the ABORT EVENT soft key.

When all data for an event has been entered, the entire event will be shifted to the left side of the screen and the conversation line will ask you to select the next event.

7.3.1 Assumed Tool Offset, Feedrate, and Tool #

The ProtoTRAK LX2 will automatically program the following:

TOOL OFFSET: for a Turn or Arc Event, same as the last event if that event was a Turn or Arc event

FEEDRATE: same as last event if that event was a Turn, Arc, or Cycle

TOOL #: same as last event

You may change these assumed inputs by simply inputting the correct data when the event is programmed.

7.4 POSITION

This event type positions the tool to the programmed position. The positioning is always at rapid speed (modified by feedrate override) and in the most direct path possible from the previous location.

Position is most often used to move the tool away from the part so that when it rapids to a next non-connective event or home, it will not crash into the

workpiece.

To program a Position event press the POSN soft key on the Select Event screen (see Section 7.1). The following screen will appear:



> STATUS

EVENT_ _ _ POSITION

X

Z

CONTINUE

TOOL #

> INFORMATION

X

> CONVERSATION

DATA DATA ABORT

>SOFT KEYS

FWD BACK EVENT

Where:

X: is the X dimension (diameter)

Z: is the Z dimension

CONTINUE: asks you if you wish to continue on to the next event (press 1,

SET), or pause after the tool is at position (press 0, SET)

Tool #: is the tool number you assign from 1-50

7.5 DRILL

This event allows you to drill a hole at the centerline of the part (X = 0 ABS) using the carriage and cross-slide. In many instances it may be more convenient to program a Position event with a No continue, and drill with the stock.

The event tool motion will be to rapid in a straight line to X = 0 ABS and the programmed Z RAPID position, then feed to Z FINAL, then rapid out to Z

RAPID.


Press


> STATUS

EVENT_ _ _ DRILL

Z RAPID

Z FINAL

FEEDRATE

#PECKS

TOOL #

> INFORMATION

Z RAPID

> CONVERSATION

DATA DATA ABORT

>SOFT KEYS

FWD BACK EVENT

Where:

Z RAPID: is the Z dimension to transition from rapid to feed

Z FINAL: is the Z depth of the hole

FEEDRATE: is the Z drilling feedrate in in/min from .1 to 99.9, or mm/min from 5 to 2500

#PECKS: is the number of tool withdrawal cycles (each cycle drills less)

TOOL#: is the tool number you assign from 1-50

7.6 BORE Events

This event allows you to bore a part using a standard boring bar.

The event tool motion will be to rapid in a straight line to the programmed X dimension, the programmed Z RAPID position, then feed to Z FINAL, then feed .01 inch towards the centerline in X to clear the tool from the part, then rapid out to Z RAPID.

Press



> STATUS

EVENT_ _ _ BORE

X

Z RAPID

Z FINAL

FEEDRATE

TOOL #

> INFORMATION

X

> CONVERSATION

DATA DATA ABORT

>SOFT KEYS

FWD BACK EVENT

Where:

X: is the diameter of the bore

Z RAPID: is the Z dimension to transition from rapid to feed

Z FINAL: is the Z depth of the bore

FEEDRATE: is the Z boring feedrate in in/min from .1 to 99.9 or mm/min from 5 to 2500

TOOL#: is the tool number you assign from 1-50

7.7 TURN Events

This event allows you to turn in a straight line from any one XZ point to another, including an inside or outside taper. This event should be used for facing since this is also a straight line move from one XZ point to another.

The event may be programmed with a CHAMFER or CONRAD if it is connective with the next event.

The event tool motion will be to rapid to the X BEGIN, Z BEGIN position, then feed to X END, Z END with consideration for CHAMFER or CONRAD if one is programmed.


Press


> STATUS

EVENT_ _ _ TURN

X BEGIN

Z BEGIN

X END

Z END

CHAMFER

TOOL OFFSET

FEEDRATE

TOOL #

> INFORMATION

X BEGIN

> CONVERSATION

DATA DATA ABORT

>SOFT KEYS

FWD BACK EVENT

Where:

X Begin: is the X dimension to the beginning of the cut (diameter)

Z Begin: is the Z dimension to the beginning of the cut

X End: is the X dimension to the end of the cut; incremental is from X Begin

Z End: is the Z dimension to the end of the cut; incremental is from Z Begin

CHAMFER/CONRAD: is the dimension of a chamfer or tangential radius to the next event. Use ABS SET for chamfer, or INC SET for conrad.

Tool Offset: is the selection of the tool offset to right (input 1), offset to left (input 2), or tool center--no offset (input 0) relative to the programmed edge and direction of tool cutter movement (see Section 5.5)

Feedrate: is the turning feedrate in in/min from .1 to 99.9, or mm/min from 5 to 2500

Tool #: is the tool number you assign from 1-50


7.8 ARC Events

This event allows you to turn with circular contouring any arc (fraction of circle).

The event tool motion will be to rapid to the X Begin, Z Begin position, then feed to X End, Z End in a circular path.

Press


> STATUS

EVENT _ _ _ ARC

X BEGIN

Z BEGIN

X END

Z END

RADIUS

CHAMFER

DIRECTION

TOOL OFFSET

FEEDRATE

TOOL #

>INFORMATION

X BEGIN

> CONVERSATION

DATA DATA ABORT

>SOFT KEYS

FWD BACK EVENT

Where:

X Begin: is the X dimension to the beginning of the arc cut (diameter)

Z Begin: is the Z dimension to the beginning of the arc cut

X End: is the X dimension to the end of the arc cut; incremental is from

X

Z End: is the Z dimension to the end of the arc cut; incremental is from

Begin

RADIUS: is the radius of the arc (not measured in diameter)

CHAMFER/CONRAD: is the dimension of a chamfer or tangential radius to the next event. Use ABS SET for a chamfer, or INC SET for conrad.


Direction: is the clockwise (input 1), or counterclockwise (input 2) direction of the arc looking down from the top

Tool Offset: is the selection of the tool offset to right (input 1), offset to left (input 2), or tool center--no offset (input 0) relative to the programmed edge and direction of tool cutter movement (see Section 5.5)

Feedrate: is the turning feedrate in in/min from .1 to 99.9, or mm/min from

5 to 2500

Tool #: is the tool number you assign from 1-50

7.9 Cycle Events (I.D. and O.D)

The Cycle Event is not a single event, but rather a group of events. It allows you to program complex shapes (including the shape of the starting material) that require several roughing passes without the need to program each tool step.

Consider the part above which is being machined from a rough casting.

Lines 1-6 represent the finished part, and lines 7-9 represent the casting, or something a little bigger than the casting.

In creating a cycle event you must select whether you are basically O.D., or I.D.

machining.

The rules for creating an Outside, or O.D. cycle are: a. The line segments representing the part (1-6 in the above figure) must be programmed with TURN or ARC events only. b. The line segments representing the original material (or just outside it) must be programmed with Position events. These are lines 7-9 above, and are programmed by entering the end point of each line.


c. The first line segment must be one representing the part ("a" above) not

The rules for creating an Inside, or I.D. cycle are: a.-e. the original material ("b" above). d. The X End and Z End of the last segment must be the same as the X

Begin and Z Begin of the first. In the example above, line segment 9 must end where line segment 1 begins. e. There may be no more than 20 line segments for any Cycle. f. The roughing and finishing tools for the Outside Cycle events must be right-hand turning tools (see Type 1 in Section 9). g. The lines which represent the part (1-6 in the above figure) can never move toward the centerline (decreasing X), or away from the chuck

(increasing Z). Moves with no change in X or Z are okay. h. The lines which represent the original material or something a little bigger (lines 7-9 in the above figure) can never move away from the centerline (increasing X), or toward the chuck (decreasing Z). Moves with no change in X or Z are okay.

Same as above for Outside cycles. f. The roughing and finishing tools for the Inside Cycle events must be boring tools (see Type 3 in Section 9). g. The lines which represent the finished part can never move away from the centerline (increasing X), or away from the chuck (increasing Z). Moves with no change in X or Z are okay. h. The lines which represent the original material or something a little bigger can never move toward the centerline (decreasing X), or toward the chuck

(decreasing Z). Moves with no change in X or Z are okay.

The event tool motion depends on whether you select to rough the material with successive turning passes (Z motion with constant X), or facing passes

(X motion with constant Z). If you choose turning, the tool will rapid to a point at the programmed material--a point along line 8 in the figure above.

Then the tool will feed at a constant X position across until it nears one of the part lines leaving enough material for the programmed finish cut. This is repeated until the part is completely roughed. Then the tool will feed along the part lines standing off an amount equal to the finish cut. Then the carriage will move to home and call out the finish tool. This tool will rapid to the beginning of the first line and turn the part to its final dimension.

Press



> STATUS

EVENT _ _ _ CYCLE

SIDE

# OF PASSES

APPROACH

FEEDRATE

TOOL #

FIN CUT

FIN FEEDRATE

FIN TOOL #

> INFORMATION

0=inside, 1=outside:

> CONVERSATION

DATA DATA ABORT

>SOFT KEYS

FWD BACK EVENT

FEEDRATE: is the roughing feedrate in in/min from .1 to 99.9, or mm/min from 5 to 2500

The purpose of this screen is to define the overall parameters of the cycle event through the following prompts:

SIDE: is to select an inside (input 0, SET), or outside (input 1, SET) cycle

# of Passes: is the number of equal depth cuts used to rough the part

APPROACH: is to select if the roughing is to be done along X with facing passes (input 0, SET), or along Z with turning passes (input 1, SET)

TOOL #: is the number you assign to the roughing tool

FIN CUT: is the depth of the final finish cut made with the finish tool

FIN FEEDRATE: is the finish feedrate in in/min from .1 to 99.9, or mm/min from 5 to 2500

FIN TOOL #: is the number you assign to the finishing tool

When the screen is complete, the ProtoTRAK LX2 will prompt you to input a series of TURN, ARC and POSITION events to describe the part and the

original

The first screen will have the soft keys:


SELECT

TURN ARC ABORT

EVENT

Select the appropriate event type to define your first line segment on your part and program it as you would any other TURN or ARC event.

When the first line is defined, the screen will show the following soft keys:

SELECT

POSN TURN ARC

CW

ARC

CCW

END

CYCLE

Where you should continue to define the part with TURN, ARC CW or ARC

CCW events followed by defining the original material with POSITION events.

When the last POSITION event is defined (remember it must end where the first event began), press the END CYCLE key when the display prompts the

above.

7.10 Thread Event

This event allows you to machine standard I.D. or O.D. threads. They may be straight or tapered, and may be one through ten multiple leads.

The event tool motion will be to rapid to the X Begin, Z Begin position, then feed to a depth equal to the total thread depth adjusted for the number of passes, then feed to X End, Z End, then rapid away from the thread, then return to X Begin, Z Begin and repeat for the total number of passes.

Press


> STATUS


EVENT _ _ _ THREAD

X BEGIN

Z BEGIN

X END

Z END

PITCH

# PASSES

# SPRING PASSES

PLUNGE ANGLE

SIDE

# OF STARTS

TOOL #

> INFORMATION

X BEGIN

> CONVERSATION

DATA

FWD

DATA

BACK

ABORT

EVENT

>SOFT KEYS

Where:

X BEGIN: is the X dimension or major diameter where the thread

(diameter)

Z BEGIN: is the Z dimension where the thread begins

X END: is the X dimension or major diameter when the thread will end. This should be 0, INC SET for a straight thread

Z END: is the Z dimension where the thread ends


PITCH: is the distance from one thread to the next in inches or mm. It is equal to one divided by the number of threads per inch. For example, the pitch for a 1/4-20 screw is 1 divided by 20 = .05 inches.

# PASSES: is the number of passes (1-99) to cut the thread to its final depth

(excludes spring passes)

# SPRING PASSES: is the number of passes (0-99) at the final depth

PLUNGE ANGLE: is the angle the tool feeds into the beginning depth. The default 29.5 degrees is recommended

SIDE: selects whether this is an I.D. (input 0,SET), or O.D. (input 1,SET)

thread

# STARTS: selects whether the thread is single lead (input SET or 1,SET), double lead (input 2,SET), triple lead (input 3,SET), etc. (up to 10 leads)

TOOL #: is the tool number you assign from 1-50

The Repeat event allows you to repeat an event or a group of events up to

99 times with an offset in X and/or Z. This can be useful for a simple roughing cycle (and where a full CYCLE event is inappropriate) at increasing depths. It is also very useful in programming rough and finish events without having to worry about adjusting the dimensions for the finish cut (see Section

7.14).

Repeat events may be "nested" five deep. That is, you can repeat a repeat event, of a repeat event, of a repeat event of some programmed event(s).

One new tool number may be assigned for each Repeat Event.

Press


> STATUS

EVENT_ _ _ DRILL

FIRST EVENT #

LAST EVENT #

X OFFSET

Z OFFSET

# REPEATS

TOOL #

> INFORMATION

FIRST EVENT #

> CONVERSATION

DATA DATA ABORT

>SOFT KEYS

FWD BACK EVENT

Where:


FIRST EVENT #: is the event number of the first event to be repeated

LAST EVENT #: is the event number of the last event to be repeated; if only one event is to be repeated, the Last Event # is the same as the First

Event

X OFFSET: is the incremental X offset from event to be repeated (diameter)

Z OFFSET: is the incremental Z offset from event to be repeated

# REPEATS: is the number of times events are to be repeated up to 99

TOOL #: is the tool number you assign from 1-50

7.12 Aborting a Partially Programmed Event

If you wish to not program an event (or start over) after you have started to program, press the ABORT EVENT soft key. The screen will show the

"Select Event" screen as described in Section 7.1. Re-select the event type or another.

7.13 Editing Data While Programming an Event

All data is entered by pressing the appropriate numeric keys and pressing

INC SET or ABS SET. If you enter an incorrect number before you press

INC SET or ABS SET you may clear the number by pressing RSTR

(Restore). Then, input the correct number and press SET.

If incorrect data has been entered and SET, you may correct it as long as you are still programming that same event. Press the DATA BACK or DATA

FWD (Forward) soft key until the incorrect prompt and data are highlighted and shown in the conversation line. Enter the correct number and SET. The

ProtoTRAK LX2 will not allow you to skip past prompts (by pressing DATA

FWD) which need to be entered to complete an event.

Previous events may be edited in the Edit Mode (see Section 8).


7.14 Finish Cuts

The Cycle event is designed with a built-in finish cut routine. You may, however, want to program a roughing cut and a finish cut on a part which has been defined by BORE, TURN, and ARC events.

The hard way to do this is to adjust all the X and Z dimensions (this is especially tricky for arcs) for the roughing cut, then program the correct part dimensions for the finish cut.

The easy way is to use the following technique: a. Program the actual part shape and ignore the need to leave material for a finish cut. b. Use one Repeat event to repeat all the events in "a" above, but call out a different tool number even if you are actually using the same tool. c. In Set-Up Mode input an XMOD and ZMOD for the tool in the events programmed in "a" above that is equal to the finish cut material you wish to leave. See Section 9 for how to input this data. d. In Set-Up Mode make NO special adjustment to XMOD or ZMOD for the tool programmed in the Repeat event in "b" above.

When the part is being run the XMOD and ZMOD from "c" will command the tool to stay away by this amount when the events from "a" are machined.

However, when these events are repeated from "b", the correct dimensions will be cut on the part.

7.15 Sample

Step 1 - Decide how the part will be machined.


Saw a piece of material from 3 inch stock slightly longer than 4", and face the end which will be held in the step jaws of the chuck.

Establish the program absolute zero as the centerline for X, and the left side of the part (against the chuck jaw step) for Z.

The program strategy will be: a. Use a Turn Event to face the part to length with a roughing Turn/Face

Tool (see Section 9.2). b. Use a Cycle Event to rough (with the above tool) and finish (with a finishing Turn/Face tool) the outside shape. c. Use a Drill Event and a 13/16 drill to open the hole. d. Use a Bore Event and boring tool to size the hole. e. Use a Thread Event and thread insert to make the 1"-8 thread.

Step 2 - Erase any program that is in the current memory. a. Be sure you have stored the current program (see Section 12) if you wish to save it.

b.

Step 3 - Enter the Program Mode and input the part number.

Step 4 - Select TURN and input the following data to face the part for

1:

X Begin

Z Begin

X End

Z End

Chamfer

Tool Offset

Feedrate

Tool

4.0 abs

3.1 abs

0 abs

0 inc (or 4.0 abs set) set (a 0 is not required)

1 for Right

5.

1

Step 5 - Create the program for the outside profile by inputting the following

data:

a.


# of Passes

Approach

Feedrate

Tool

10

1 for Z

Fin

1

Cut

Feedrate

Fin Tool # 2 input for Event 3:

End

End

c. Press

End

End

Radius

Press

End

End

e. Press

End

End

f. for Event 7:

End

g. POSN to define the right side end of the material and position you back to the X Begin and Z Begin where you started (b) and input for

Event

End

Press events.

Step 6 - Select DRILL and input the following data to drill a 13/16 (.8125) hole for Event 9:

Z Rapid

Z Final

Pecks

Tool

4.1 abs

1.7 abs (drill .3 farther to compensate for tip)

Feedrate

#

# 3


Step 7 - Select BORE to size hole to .875 (the minor diameter) and input for

Event 10:

X

Z Rapid

Z Final

Z

Tool

4.1 abs

1.95 abs (a little clearance for the thread insert)

4

Step 8 - Select THREAD to program the 1"-8 thread 2.0 inch deep and input for Event 11:

X Begin

Z Begin

X End

Z End

Pitch

# of Passes

1.0 abs (the major diameter)

4.1 abs

0 inc (no taper)

2.0 abs

# of Spring Passes 2

Plunge Angle

Side

# of Starts

#

.1

6

29.5 (use recommended default)

0 for inside

1 (this is a single lead thread)

5

Step 9 - Enter the Set-Up Mode (see Section 9) and select SET HOME.

Press part where the tool will go at Run start, tool change, and Run End.

Press

Step 10 - Load the part into the chuck. In the DRO Mode and with a facing tool, take a skin cut on the face of the part so that you have a consistent and flat surface to touch-off your tools. Use a micrometer or vernier to measure the part diameter and length.

Press

Step 11 - Configure Tool # 1 (the roughing turn/face tool). a. Mount the tool into its holder and mount on the tool post.

b.

c.

d. e. Using the handwheels, move the tool so that it touches the side of the part as shown by the SET X line on the ProtoTRAK screen diagram.


f. Input the part diameter (say 3.004), ABS SET. g. Move the tool so that it touches the face of the part as shown by the

SET Z line on the screen. h. Input the length of the part (say 4.073), ABS SET or you may input 0, i. j.

Input the tool tip radius and SET. If you are using inserts, this radius will be shown on the box.

Ignore XMOD and ZMOD for now.

k.

Step 12 - Configure Tool #2 (the finish turn/face tool). a. Mount the tool as in Step 11.

b.

c.

d. e-k. Follow the directions in Step 11 being sure in (h) to touch off the same place and input the same dimension as you used before.

Step 13 - Configure Tool #3 (the 13/16 drill). a. Follow the same pattern as above, inputting Tool #3 and selecting b. For setting X, touch the side of the drill to the side of the part nearest you and input the 3.004 part diameter. For setting Z, touch the tip to the end of the part and set the same number you did for Steps 11 or 12. c. Input and SET the drill diameter when prompted.

d.

Step 14 - Configure Tool #4 (the boring bar). a. Follow the same pattern as above, inputting Tool #4 and selecting b. For setting X, touch the tool as shown to the side of the part away from you and input -3.004, ABS SET. Set Z and the Radius as above.


Step 15 - Configure Tool #5 (the threading tool). a. Follow the same pattern as above, inputting Tool #5 and selecting

Thread ID (8). b. For setting X, touch the tool as shown to the side of the part away from you (just as you did with the boring tool) and input -3.004, ABS SET. Set

Z as above.

c.

d.

Step 16 - Check your program by selecting DRAW PART and pressing

START. It should look like this:

Step 17 - Run the part.

a. b. Load Tool #1 and press TOOL #, 1, SET. c. In the Z direction, touch Tool #1 to the bottom of the jaw step and set

Z = 0 ABS SET. d. Load a part and measure its diameter. e. Touch Tool #1 to the side of the part and set X = 3.004 ABS SET (or the diameter you measured in [d] above).

f.

Press h. Start the spindle at an appropriate RPM. Note all feeds in the program


assume an aluminum part. Adjust if necessary.

i. j. Turn the Z handwheel counterclockwise and machine the first part. k. If you wish to run in pure CNC instead of TRAKING, press STOP, CNC

RUN, GO.

Step 18 - Correcting the program to get a more accurate part.

It is difficult in Tool Set Up, Steps 11-15, to touch off the part with necessary precision. As a consequence, your part dimensions may not be exactly to print. To correct, or "tweak" a program: a. Run and then measure the first part. b. Enter Set Up Mode and Select TOOL SET UP. c. Enter the tool number that created the inaccurate cut. Select EDIT.

d. part error. Remember a plus XMOD makes the diameter bigger, and a plus ZMOD makes the part longer. e. Re-run the part. f. If you can't risk ruining the first part, input a plus (for O.D.), or minus (for

I.D.) .02 XMOD and ZMOD for every tool. Then run the part, measure your errors, adjust the XMOD and ZMOD, and re-run.

SECTION

____________

8.0

_____________________________

Edit Mode

_________________________________________________________________



Edit Mode Section 8.0 | 67

8.0 EDIT MODE

The ProtoTRAK LX2 allows for complete editing of programs including the recall (and correction) of data, adding events in the middle of a program, deleting events within the program, and erasing programs.

8.1 Enter Edit Mode

MODE and select the EDIT soft key. The display will show:

EDIT P/N 12345 INCH

> STATUS

> INFORMATION

SELECT

> CONVERSATION

RECALL ADD DELETE ERASE

>SOFT KEYS

EVENT EVENT PROG

8.2 Recall and Data Correction

To recall the data in your current program select the RECALL soft key. The conversation line will prompt "EVENT #" asking for the event number you wish to review. Input the event number and SET. If you wish to change the part number, recall event 0. Assuming you requested Event 4, the display will show, for example:

> STATUS

PROG P/N 12345

INCH

EVENT 3 POSITION

X 3.42 abs

Z 7.5 abs

CONTINUE YES

TOOL # 2

EVENT 4 TURN

X BEGIN 2.4370 abs

Z BEGIN 7.2950 abs

X END 1.5000 inc

Z END 2.0000 inc

CONRAD NONE

TOOL OFFSET RIGHT

FEEDRATE 2.0

TOOL # 2

> INFORMATION

X BEGIN 2.4370 abs

> CONVERSATION

PAGE

FWD

PAGE

BACK

DATA

FWD

DATA

BACK

ABORT

EVENT

>SOFT KEYS

68 | Section 8.0 Edit Mode

Where:

The event you recalled is shown with its data on the right side of the

The previous event is shown to the left.

The conversation line shows the first prompt for the selected event.

The

(from 3 and 4, to 4 and 5 in the above example).

The to 2 and 3 in the above example).

The line to the next prompt and data (Z Begin 7.2950A in the above example).

The the previous prompt.

The without repeatedly paging.

The

To correct any data, use the EVENT #, PAGE and DATA soft keys to get the data you wish to correct into the conversation line. Re-input and SET the data.

Note: If the Feedrate is edited in any event it will automatically be edited in every subsequent and contiguous event with the same Tool number and feedrate. For example, let's say events 5 through 10, and 13 through 16 were all programmed with tool number 2, and 5 inches per minute feedrate. If you edit the feedrate in Event 7 to 3 inches per minute, it will automatically change Events 8, 9, and 10 also. Events

5, 6, 13, 14, 15, and 16 will not be affected.

If you request Event 0, the status line will prompt for a new program part number. It may be changed if you wish by inputting the new number and

Edit Mode Section 8.0 | 69

8.3 Adding an Event

Events may be added to the program at the beginning, middle, or end of the program one at a time.

To do so, press the ADD EVENT soft key from the screen shown in Section

8.1. The conversation line will state "After Event #." Input the event number which the event you wish to add will follow and press SET. The screen will ask you to "Select Event," and program as you normally would (as described in Section 7).

When an event has been added, all subsequent events will be renumbered accordingly. Appropriate adjustments will automatically be made to

Repeat

8.4 Deleting an Event

Events may be deleted one at a time or in continuous groups.

To do so, press the DELETE EVENT soft key from the screen shown in

Section 8.1. The conversation line will state "Delete From #." Input the first event number of the group to be deleted, and press SET. The conversation line will then read "Delete to #" asking you to input the last event number of the group to be deleted, and press SET. If only one event is to be deleted, input its event number for both "Delete From #" and "Delete

To

When an event or group of events have been deleted, all subsequent events will be renumbered to eliminate any number gaps. All event numbers in any

Repeat event will also be renumbered.

8.5 Erasing a Program

You may erase your current program by pressing the ERASE PROG soft key shown in the screen in Section 8.1. However, if you ever wish to reuse this program, you must be certain that it has been saved on the

ProtoTRAK LX2 floppy disk memory, or saved offline (see Section 12).

When you press the ERASE PROG soft key, the conversation line will

70 | Section 8.0 Edit Mode

be highlighted and state "ARE YOU SURE YOU WISH TO ERASE THIS

PROGRAM?". If you are, press the YES soft key. If you are not, press the

NO soft key. The display will return to the Select Mode screen.

SECTION

____________

9.0

_____________________________

Set Up Mode

_________________________________________________________________



Set Up Mode Section 9.0 | 72

9.0 SET UP MODE

The Set Up Mode is used to input tool data, set a home position, and visually check out a program.

9.1 Enter Set Up Mode

MODE and select the SET UP soft key. The display will show:

SET-UP P/N 12345 INCH

> STATUS

> INFORMATION

SELECT

> CONVERSATION

TOOL SET DRAW TOOL SERV SAVE

> SOFT KEYS

SET-UP HOME PART PATH CODES TOOLS

9.2 Tool Set Up

Please refer to Section 5.4 Tool Tip Radius Compensation, 5.9 Absolute,

Tool, and Program References and 6.11 Tool Number. It is important that you fully understand the concepts in these sections before you set up tools.

The purpose of Tool Set Up is to define each tool's type, offset from the other tools, tip radius, and modifiers. The MOD's, or modifiers, are simply small adjustments to the offsets which can be used to adjust for offset errors, tool wear, part deflection, or finish cuts (see

7.14)

73 | Section 9.0 Set Up Mode

SET-UP INCH

> STATUS

> INFORMATION

INPUT TOOL #

> CONVERSATION

RETURN

> SOFT KEYS

Input the tool number and SET. Then, on the next screen, select SET NEW if you wish to describe a complete new tool, or EDIT if you wish to simply edit an existing description. If you select SET NEW, the display will show:

SET-UP INCH

> STATUS

1. RH TURN/FACE

2. LH TURN/FACE

3. BORE

4. BACK BORE

5. DRILL

6. GROOVE/CUTOFF

7. THREAD OD

8. THREAD ID

TOOL # _ _ _ _

> INFORMATION

SELECT

> CONVERSATION

RETURN

>SOFT KEYS

Input the tool type 1 through 8 and SET. If, for example, you chose 1 (the right-hand turn or face tool) the display would show:



> STATUS

X=1.2345

TOOL #

RH TURN/FACE

X

Z

R

X MOD

Z MOD

Z -6.7890

> INFORMATION

MOVE to known X value, INPUT and SET

> CONVERSATION

DATA DATA RETURN

>SOFT KEYS

FWD BACK

Where:

X: will prompt "move to known X value, input and SET" which means, touch the tool to some known reference at SET X in the picture on the left side of the screen, then input this reference X dimension and SET

Z: will prompt "Move to known Z value, input and set" which means, touch the tool to some known reference at SET Z in the picture on the left side of the screen, then input this reference Z dimension and SET

R: is to define the tool nose radius

X MOD: is to input an adjustment or modifier to the X offset. A positive X

MOD will make the part O.D. or I.D. diameter larger by this amount

Z MOD: is to input an adjustment or modifier to the Z offset. A positive Z

MOD will shift the part away from the chuck

Repeat the above procedure for all of the tools.

CAUTION

The objective of Tool Set Up is to establish the position of each tool relative to the

others. To do this, the procedure must be conducted with one common counting or

absolute reference. That is, between setting one tool and the next it is crucial that

you do not go back into the DRO mode and change the absolute reference. If this

happens, see Section 9.4


9.3 A Practical Technique for Accurate Tool Setting

The problem with setting tools as described in Section 9.2 above is that it is generally not possible to touch a tool off with high precision. Furthermore, under real cutting conditions the tool, part and machine deflect a little so that what you move and what you cut are not exactly the same.

If the parts you are machining require a high level of accuracy you should do following: a. Set the tools as described in Section 9.2. b. Machine a test part that is as similar to your part as possible--same material, shape, etc. c. Measure the test part carefully noting which tool cut which dimension. d. Input X and Z modifiers which will maximize the parts accuracy.

9.4 Tool Set Up When Adding or Changing Tools

For tool setting, it is absolutely necessary for every tool to be set with the same absolute reference. Therefore, if you add a new tool, or reset an existing one, you must be certain that your absolute reference is correct for the existing tools. Follow this procedure: a. Load one of the existing tools. b. Enter DRO Mode and call out the above Tool #. c. Touch off the side of a known diameter and X preset it in absolute. d. Touch off the end of a part or the chuck and Z preset it in absolute. e. Load the new tool. f. Set the new tool as you would in Section 9.2 measuring X diameter as you normally would, and measuring Z from the same position as "d" above.

9.5 Setting Home Position


Home is the location the tool will move to at the beginning of the run, for each tool change, and at the end of the run. This dimension is measured from the part program absolute zero.

Note that Home is defined as the position of the tool tip, not the position of the carriage and cross-slide. Make sure there is sufficient carriage and cross-slide travel for the tip of every tool to reach the Home location.

To set Home, press the SET HOME soft key from the screen in Section 9.1.

The current X and Z Home locations will be displayed in the conversation line. To change them, press X or Z, the new value, and SET.

9.6 Draw Part Graphics

The ProtoTRAK LX2 allows you to draw the part represented by your current program. To do so, press the DRAW PART soft key from the screen shown in Section 9.1. The display will show:


> STATUS

> INFORMATION

> CONVERSATION

START SINGLE

STEP Ï Ð Í Î

ZOOM

PLUS RETURN

> SOFT KEYS

Where:

START: will draw the entire part scaled to fit within the screen drawing area. There may be a few seconds delay while the ProtoTRAK computes the

proper

SINGLE STEP: will draw one step at a time scaled to fit within the screen drawing area. The display line will show the event #.


Ï

Ð

: will shift the drawing up by 10% for each press.

: will shift the drawing down by 10% for each press

Î

: will shift the drawing to the right by 10% for each press

Í

: will shift the drawing to the left by 10% for each press

ZOOM PLUS: will expand the size of the drawing by 10% for each press.

Press

Press and hold the START soft key for 3 seconds to set the scale and shift back to the center of the screen.

RETURN: brings the display back to the Set-Up Select screen in Section 9.1

9.7 Tool Path Graphics

The ProtoTRAK LX2 allows you to graphically show the tool path associated with your current program. All movements at a programmed feedrate are shown as a solid line. All rapid position paths are shown as broken lines.

To show the tool path, press the TOOL PATH soft key from the screen shown in Section 9.1. The display will show the identical screen as the

Draw Part Graphics screen (see Section 9.6). The soft keys also operate the same as for Draw Part Graphics.

Tool path graphics also checks the validity of your program, so always draw a part once before you run a new program.

9.8 Saving Tool Data

Tool types, offsets, radii, and modifiers are not saved with the program (see

Section 12 for Program In/Out). To save this data, press the SAVE TOOLS soft key from the screen in Section 9.1.


WARNING

If you turn the ProtoTRAK LX2 off (or if you lose power) and you have not saved your

tools, all of your tool data will be lost! It is a good habit to do a simple SAVE TOOLS

after you have made any tool additions or changes.

WARNING

For any one tool number, only one set of tool data may exist at any time. When you

do a SAVE TOOLS, the data for each tool number will be updated and the previous data

(if different) will be lost.

9.9 Service Codes

These are special codes which may be entered into the ProtoTRAK LX2 to call up routines used in installation checkout and service.

9.9.1 Metric Default: Code 66

If you wish to have the ProtoTRAK LX2 power up in the metric measurement mode use the following procedure:

a. b. Press 66 SET when the conversation line prompts "CODE".

9.9.2 English Default: Code 67

If you wish to have the ProtoTRAK LX2 power up in the English measurement mode use the following procedure:


9.9.3 Preset All Defaults: Code 126

If you wish to have all service defaults reset to those standardized at the factory use the following procedure:



9.9.4 Software ID: Code 33

If you wish to check the revision of the software in your ProtoTRAK LX2 use the following procedure: a. Press the SERV CODES soft key from the screen in Section 9.1. b. Press 33 SET when the conversation line prompts "CODE". The software identification will be shown in the Information area of the screen.

9.9.5 Initialize Entire Tool Table: Code 139

If you wish to erase the entire tool table including offsets, radii and modifiers, use the following procedure: a. Press the SERV CODES soft key from the screen in Section 9.1. b. Press 139 SET when the conversation line prompts “CODE.” The tool table will automatically be completely erased and lost.

SECTION

____________

10.0

___________________________

Program Run Mode

_________________________________________________________________



Program Run Mode Section 10.0 | 81

10.0 PROGRAM RUN MODE

In the Run Mode the ProtoTRAK LX2 drives the carriage and cross-slide, and provides you with all the instructions necessary to successfully run the part.

10.1 Enter Run Mode

MODE and select the RUN soft key. The display will show:

> STATUS

RUN P/N 12345

INCH

> INFORMATION

SELECT

> CONVERSATION

START START

> SOFT KEYS

EVENT #

10.2 Starting to Run

Before running a part, you need to establish the position relationship between the part and tool. That is, you need to be certain that when the readout displays X=0 ABS and Z=0 ABS for any input tool, then that tool is at the program absolute zero of the part. To do this: a. Enter the DRO Mode. b. Load a tool and call up its Tool #. c. Load a part. d. Move to a known position on the part.

82 | Section 10.0 Program Run Mode

e. ABS SET this position. f. Enter Run Mode and begin Run by pressing the START soft key.

If you wish to start in the middle of a program, press the START EVENT # soft key, input the number of the first event you wish to run, and SET.

10.3 Program

When you have started, the carriage and the cross-slide will move to home and the display will show:

RUN P/N 12345 SERVOS ON INCH

> STATUS

EVENT 0 0 1 TURN

X 0.0000 ABS

> INFORMATION

Z 0.0000 ABS

FEEDRATE = 0.0 OVERRIDE = 100%

LOAD TOOL 1

> CONVERSATION

> SOFT KEYS

TRAKING SHOW SHOW SHOW SHOW

ABS INC PATH PROG

Where:

The part number being run is shown in the status line.

The event number and type being run is shown at the top of the

The current X, Z absolute positions are shown in the information area.

A "SERVOS ON" message will appear in the status line when the servo motors are turned on.

The actual tool Feedrate is shown at the bottom of the information area.

The current Feedrate Override % (as controlled by the FEED

Ï

and


FEED

Ð

keys) is shown at the bottom of the Information Area.

The conversation line will show all appropriate messages.

TRAKING soft key (lit only in a STOP condition) activates the

TRAKING feature (see Section 10.5).

The SHOW ABS soft key (which is automatically assumed if one of the other 3 show keys are not selected) will show the absolute X, Z positions as the part is run. The display will always show the point defined by the intersection of the SET X and SET Z lines from the screen figures in the Set Up mode (except X for a drill is the drill centerline).

This is also point X0, Z0 in Section 5.4.

The SHOW INC soft key will show the incremental (or distance to go within the event) X, Z positions as the part is run. The display will always show the point defined by the intersection of the SET X and SET

Z lines from the screen figures in the Set Up mode (except X for a drill is the drill centerline). This is also point X0, Z0 in Section 5.4.

SHOW PATH soft key will show the tool path graphics as the part is run (as described in Section 9.7).

The SHOW PROG soft key will show the programmed data for the event being run, and the next event as the part is run.

The run procedure is very simple. Follow the instructions on the conversation line and proceed by pressing the GO key.

10.4 Program Run Messages

During Program Run, all messages which will help you to run the part will appear in the conversation line. The messages you will usually see are:

Load Tool __ __: Means to load the tool requested and press GO to

continue.

Run Over: Means that the program run is complete. If you are running a second part which will be fixtured/clamped in the exact same position as the first part, you do not need to relocate the absolute 0 and restart. press the NEXT PART soft key when the conversation line states

"Run Over" and system will proceed directly to Event 1.


10.5 TRAKING

The TRAKING feature allows you to progress through the program run using either the X or Z handwheel to control both axes of motion. condition. Press the TRAKING soft key to activate this feature and use as

follows: a. Rotate the Z handwheel counterclockwise (motion into the part) to move b. Or, rotate the X handwheel clockwise (motion into the part) to move the c. The F/C, fine/coarse resolution selection is activated. d. The faster you move the handwheel, the faster you will move the tool. e. If you stop turning the handwheel, the tool will stop. f. If you reverse the handwheel, you will move backwards through the program for up to three line segments. g. You may use the jog stick to jog away from your programmed position

(handy for clearing a stringy chip or making a measurement). Turning the handwheel will bring you back to the programmed position you left in a h. To resume CNC run, press STOP. The TRAKING and CNC RUN soft keys will light. Press the CNC RUN soft key and the GO key to resume

CNC run. Or press TRAKING to resume Traking.

10.6 Stop

At any time, the program may be halted by pressing the STOP key. This freezes the program at that point. To continue, press the GO key or

TRAKING soft key.

The run feedrate may be changed at any time by pressing the FEED

Ï

or

FEED

Ð

keys. Each press increases or reduces the programmed feedrate, as well as rapid by 10%.


10.8 Threading Exceptions

If your program contains a thread event and you are using the TRAKing feature, the CNC run automatically takes over for the actual threading pass.

The run reverts to TRAKing to reposition for the next pass or for the next

event.

If you cut a thread and then wish to adjust the XMOD for a more precise thread, you may re-run the event without cross-threading the part.

However, you may NOT change RPM from the first run to the next.

Errors

The Program Mode in Section 7 describes several rules which must be followed to successfully program a part. In addition, a program must make sense geometrically.

Data errors will nearly always be detected when the ProtoTRAK LX2 runs through a program--either as a Trial Run or on an actual part run. They may also be detected in the Set Up mode when using the Draw Part or Tool Path routines.

Whenever the ProtoTRAK LX2 detects a data error the display will change to a screen typified by the example below.

> STATUS

EXPLANATION

The programmed arc or circle is a point.

XZ begin, end, center are the same.

SOLUTION

Check all XZ dimensions.

> INFORMATION

Data Error 5013 around event 21

> CONVERSATION

RETURN

> SOFT KEYS

The Conversation Line displays the error number (not necessarily important to you) and the event where the error was detected. This is not necessarily


the event which is in error since the system often "looks ahead" to make sure there is compatibility from one event to another.

In addition, an explanation is given for each data error type as well as a suggested solution. Press the RETURN soft key to go back to the Select

Mode screen, correct your error, and proceed.

10.10 Fault Messages

The ProtoTRAK performs a number of automatic checks or self-diagnostics on itself. If problems are found it will signal you through the display. The conversation line will display "Fault __ __ __ __". The information area will display an explanation and suggested solution. Press the RETURN key to get back to the Select Mode screen.

SECTION

____________

11.0

___________________________

_________________________________________________________________



Math Help Mode

_________________________________________________________________



Math Help Mode Section 11.0 | 88

11.0 MATH HELP MODE

Prints are, unfortunately, not always drawn and labeled in such a way as to provide all of the points necessary for programming. To minimize this problem, the ProtoTRAK LX2 provides a graphic math help function which can be used to automatically calculate points of intersection, centers of arcs, trig functions, square roots, etc.

11.1 Procedure

To enter the Math Help Mode, press MODE and select the MATH HELP soft key. The screen will show:

MATH INCH

> STATUS

A Line-Line Intersection

B Line-Arc Intersection

C Arc-Arc Intersection

D Line-Arc Tangency

E Centers, Points, Radius, Angles of Circles

F Polar-Cartesian and Other

G Calculator-Math/Trig

> INFORMATION

SELECT

> CONVERSATION

A B C D E F G TYPE #

> SOFT KEYS

If you already know the math help type you want (see Section 11.3) press the

TYPE # soft key and enter the number and SET.

If you do not know the type, select from A through G using the soft keys.

NOTE: For selections A-F, all X dimensions should be input and read as diameters, not radii.

If, for example, you wish to find the intersection of a straight line and an arc or circle, press the B soft key. The screen will show:

89 | Section 11.0 Math Help Mode

MATH Line-Arc Intesection

INCH

TYPE 13: Find the intersection of a line and an arc

when 2 points are known on the line, and

the arc’s center and radius are known

TYPE 14: Find the intersection of a line and an arc

when 2 points are known on the line, two

points are known on the arc, and the arc

radius is known

SELECT

> STATUS

> INFORMATION

> CONVERSATION

13 14 RETURN

> SOFT KEYS

If the information you know about the line and arc correspond to Type 13, then select the 13 soft key. The screen will then show:

MATH Line-Arc Intersection INCH

> STATUS

TYPE 13

X1

Z1

X2

Z2

X CENTER

Z CENTER

R1

> INFORMATION

X1

> CONVERSATION

DATA DATA ABORT

> SOFT KEYS

FWD BACK TYPE

Input the known data in the same way you would program an event. When all of the data is entered, the solution (or solutions if there are more than one) will be shown on the left side of the information area.

There are often multiple solutions for geometry problems. For example, in the Type 13 example above, a line will often intersect an arc or circle in two


places. In these cases all possible solutions will be calculated and displayed.

In most cases a careful inspection of the print and some common sense will tell you which solution applies to your problem.

11.2 Calculator-Math and Trig Procedures

NOTE: For these math calculations in Section 11.2, X must represent its physical dimension, not automatically doubled to show diameter.

If you select soft key G from the first screen in Section 11.1, the display will

show:

MATH Calculator-Math/Trig INCH

> STATUS

> INFORMATION

> CONVERSATION

+ _ x / =

SQUARE

ROOT

TRIG RETURN

> SOFT KEYS

Use the soft keys like a simple calculator, but always press = for each calculation. Press RSTR to Clear Entry. For example, for

(3 + 9 - 2) 27

4.5 press 3 + 9 = - 2 = x 27 = / 4.5 = to get the correct answer = 60

To calculate a square root, press RSTR, the number you wish to find the square root of, and the SQUARE ROOT soft key.

To perform trigonometry functions, press the TRIG soft key. The display will

show:


MATH Calculator-Math/Trig INCH

> STATUS

> INFORMATION

> CONVERSATION

SINE COS TAN ARC ARC ARC TRI- RETURN

> SOFT KEYS

SINE COS TAN ANGLE

To calculate the sine, cosine or tangent of an angle, input the angle in degrees and press the SINE, COS or TAN soft key.

To calculate the arcsine, arccosine, or arctangent of a number, input the number and press the ARC SINE, ARC COS or ARC TAN soft key to compute the angle in degrees.

Press triangle. The left side of the screen shows a right triangle with sides A, B, C and angles G and H. Simply input the data you know, and when the

ProtoTRAK knows enough it will automatically show the rest.

11.3 Math Help Types

NOTE: X should always be given and read in diameter, not radius.

A.

Type 10 : Find the intersection of 2 lines when any 2 points are known on each line.

Type 11: Find the intersection of 2 lines when 2 points are known on one line, one point is known on the other line, and the angle between the lines is known.

Type 12: Find the intersection of 2 lines when 2 points are known on one, one point is known on the other, a radius tangent to both lines is known, and when one of the points on the two known point lines is also


on the radius.

Type 13: Find the intersection of a line and an arc when 2 points are known on the line and the arc's center and radius are known.

Type 14: Find the intersection of a line and an arc when 2 points are known on the line, 2 points are known on the arc, and the radius is known.

C.

Type 15: Find the intersection of 2 arcs when the center and radius of each are known.

D.

Type 16: Find the intersection of a line tangent to 2 arcs when the centers and radii of each are known.

Type 17: Find the intersection of a line tangent to an arc when one point is known on the line and the arc's center and radius are known.

Type 18: Find the intersection of a line tangent to 2 arcs when the centers and radii of each are known. Line crosses centers.

Type 19: Find the intersection of an arc tangent to 2 other arcs when the centers and radii of the 2 are known, and the radius of the first is known.

E. Centers, Points, Radius and Angles of Circles

Type 20: Calculate the center of an arc when 2 points on the arc and its radius are known.

Type 21: Calculate a point on an arc when the center, another point on the arc, and the angle between the arc points are known.

Type 22: Calculate the radius of an arc or circle when one point on the arc and the center are known.

Type 23: Calculate the center of an arc or circle when 2 points on the arc and the angle between them are known.


Type 24: Calculate the center and radius of an arc or circle when 3 different points on the arc or circle are known.

F. Polar-Cartesian, Other

Type 25: Calculate the cartesian (X and Z) location when the polar (R and angle) coordinates are known.

Type 26: Calculate the decimal angle from an angle given in degrees, minutes, and seconds.

Warranty Statement

Trav-A-Dial and TRAK

Warranty

Trav-A-Dial and TRAK products are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for the following periods:

Product Warranty Period

New Trav-A-Dial

New TRAK

Any Exchange Unit

Materials

1 Year

1 Year

90 Days

Factory Labor

1 Year

1 Year

90 Days

The warranty period starts on the date of the invoice to the original purchaser from Southwestern

Industries, Inc. (Southwestern Industries, Inc.) or its authorized distributor.

If a unit under warranty proves to be defective in workmanship or materials, it will be repaired or exchanged at our option for a properly functioning unit in similar or better condition. Such repairs or exchanges will be made FOB Factory/Los Angeles.

Disclaimers of Warranties

♦ This warranty is expressly in lieu of any other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and of any other obligation or liability on the part of SWI (or any producing entity, if different).

♦ Warranty repairs/exchanges do not cover incidental costs such as installation, labor, freight, etc.

♦ SWI is not responsible for consequential damages from use or misuse of any of its products, even if SWI has been notified of the possibility of such damages.

♦ Trav-A-Dial/TRAK products are precision mechanical/electromechanical measurement systems and must be given the reasonable care that these types of instruments require:

◊ Proper shop facilities are the responsibility of the customer. This warranty does not apply if the facilities, e.g., flooring or electricity, are not adequate for the installation and use of the products.

◊ Proper use of shop equipment such as air hoses. Consequently, the warranty does not apply if the customer uses poor machine shop practices and blows chips into machine gibs, glass scale, TRAK Sensor or control instruments.

◊ Proper maintenance and lubrication as directed in the product manual is the responsibility of the customer. This warranty does not apply if the customer does not properly maintain the unit.

♦ Accidental damage, beyond the control of SWI, is not covered by the warranty. Thus, the warranty does not apply if an instrument has been abused, dropped, hit, disassembled or opened.

♦ Improper use or installation by or at the direction of the customer in such a way that the product consequently fails, is considered to be beyond the control of the manufacturer and outside the scope of the warranty.

Policy G-7, Rev101597,RY

Southwestern Industries TRAK TRL 1440P, 1745P Lathe, ProtoTRAK LX2 CNC Controller Safety, Programming, Operating and Care Manual

Assistant Bot

TRAK

TRL &

ProtoTRAK LX2

Safety, Programming, Operating and Care Manual

Safety, Specifications & Lubrication

2.1 Safety Publications

2.2 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Note Labels and Notices As

Used In This Manual

115 Volts

230 Volts

440 Volts

Safety & Information Labels Used On The

TRAK TRL Lathe

It is forbidden by OSHA regulations and by law to deface, destroy or remove any of these labels

Safety & Information Labels Used On The

TRAK TRL Lathe

It is forbidden by OSHA regulations and by law to deface, destroy or remove any of these labels

2.3 Safety Precautions

WARNING!

2.4 Specifications

TRL1440P TRL1745P

2.5 Lubrication (also see TRL Installation, Maintenance, and

Manual)

3.1 LX2

3.2 LX2 Soft Keys

3.3 LX2 CRT Screen

(Figure 1)

3.4 LX2 Pendant Back Panel

(Figure 2)

3.5 TRL Switch Box

(Figure 1)

3.6 LX2 Computer Cabinet

(Figure 3)

3.7 The TRL Lathe

(Figure 4)

4.1 Switching the TRAK TRL On/Off

4.2 Switching the ProtoTRAK LX2 On/Off

SELECT MODE

(Figure 4)

4.4 Changing Spindle Speeds

(Figure 4)

WARNING

Motor 1 2 3

4.5 Using the Electronic Handwheels

4.6 Using the Jog Stick

4.7 Emergency Stop

4.8 Locking the Carriage

WARNING

4.11 Coolant System

5.1 ProtoTRAK LX2 Axis Conventions

5.2 Absolute & Incremental Reference

5.3 Referenced and Non-Referenced Data

5.4 Tool Tip Radius Compensation

5.5 Tool Offset

5.6 Connective Events

5.7 Conrad

5.8 Chamfer

5.9 Absolute, Tool, and Program References

6.1 Enter DRO Mode

6.2 Clear Entry

6.3 Inch to MM or MM to Inch

6.4 Reset One Axis

6.5 Preset

6.6 Reset Absolute Reference

6.7 Preset Absolute Reference

6.8 Recall Absolute Position of All Axes

6.9 Recall Absolute Position of One Axis

6.10 Change From Fine to Coarse Handwheel Resolution and

Feed

6.11 Tool Number

6.12 Power Feed

6.13 Manual Go To

6.14 Return to Home

6.15 Do One Events

SELECT

6.15.1 Taper Do One

TAPER ANGLE = 45.0

6.15.2 Radius Do One