Fast programming of ISO code

Tip and Trick – 2011-08-31

To facilitate the input process for entering ISO code in DECO, MULTIDECO and MultiAlpha machines, new functions have been added as an ongoing process in the 2004, 2005 and 2006 versions and now the 2007 version of TB-DECO.These improvements are the result of the strategy being pursued by TORNOS, one that involves delivering uncompromising standards of feasibility as well as faster and simpler programming operations.

Programming of X, Y, Z and C axes

The label on each axis, which identifies the tool system on which it is located, is attached automatically.

Example   
Write:"X" 
To attach:"X1="when programming comb 1 (or slideway 1)

It is no longer necessary to enter a space before programming an axis. Instead, the TB-DECO software automatically adds a space if there is not already one there. 


Example   
Write:"G1X6Z4.2" 
To attach:"G1 X2=6 Z1=4.2"when programming comb 2 (DECO)
  "G1 X2=6 Z12=4.2"when programming slideway 2 (MULTIDECO)

Programming G codes

Code G1 is the most frequently used code for programming purposes and it is possible to enter this G1 code followed by a space simply by keying in a single space at the start of the line.


Example  
Write:" "
To attach:"G1"



Codes G0, G1, G2, G3, G1 G100, G2 G100 and G3 G100 have become modal. It is no longer necessary to reprogram these at the start of each line provided that the type of trajectory has not changed during the operation. The TB-DECO software automatically inserts the last G code programmed to define a trajectory provided that character X, Y, Z or C is written at the start of each line.
 

Example   
Write:"X"when the last trajectory programmed is G2
To attach:"G2 X1="when programming comb 1 (or slideway 1)
    
Write:"Z"when the last trajectory programmed is G1 G100
To attach:"G1 G100 Z1="when programming on the main spindle (DECO)
  "G1 G100 Z11="when programming slideway 1 (MULTIDECO)



Since G codes are used more frequently than M codes, it is possible to insert a G code at the start of a line or after a space without having to key in the character G.
 

Example  
Write:"2"
To attach:"G2"
   
Write:"90 94"
To attach:"G90 G94"

In the same way as when programming axes, it is no longer necessary to enter a space before programming a G code, provided that the previous function is not being used. Instead, the TB-DECO software automatically adds a space if there is not already one there. The same applies to the use of M codes.

Example  
Write:"G90G94"
To attach:"G90 G94"

Fast programming of a dwell

Example  
Write:"G4 0.5"
To attach:"G4 X0.5"


Fast programming for indexing a tool

Example  
Write:"G903 12"
To attach:"G903 P1=12"

Setting the speed of or indexing a spindle

After programming an Mx03 or Mx04 code to activate spindle Sx in either clockwise or anti-clockwise direction, the character S appears on screen automatically.

Example  
Write:"M103 4000"
To attach:"M103 S4000"

The character S also appears on screen automatically after programming of new G96 functions (constant cutting speed) and G92 functions (limitation of cutting speed in mode G96).

Example  
Write:"G92 4000"
To attach:"G92 S4000"
   
Write:"G96 150"
To attach:"G96 S150"


After programming a Mx19 code to index a spindle Sx, the Q character appears on screen automatically.
 

Example  
Write:"M119 90"
To attach:"M119 Q90"


 

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