Tips and Tricks
Fast programming of ISO code
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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.
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"X" |
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"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.
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"G1X6Z4.2" |
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"G1 X2=6 Z1=4.2" |
when programming comb 2 (DECO) |
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"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.
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" " |
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"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.
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"X" |
when the last trajectory programmed is G2 |
| To attach |
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"G2 X1=" |
when programming comb 1 (or slideway 1) |
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"Z" |
when the last trajectory programmed is G1 G100 |
| To attach |
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"G1 G100 Z1=" |
when programming on the main spindle (DECO) |
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"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.
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"2" |
| To attach |
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"G2" |
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"90 94" |
| To attach |
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"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 |
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"G90G94" |
| To attach |
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"G90 G94" |
Fast programming of a dwell
| Example |
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"G4 0.5" |
| To attach |
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"G4 X0.5" |
Fast programming for indexing a tool
| Example |
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"G903 12" |
| To attach |
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"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 |
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"M103 4000" |
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"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).
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"G92 4000" |
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"G92 S4000" |
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"G96 150" |
| To attach |
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"G96 S150" |
After programming a Mx19 code to index a spindle Sx, the Q character appears on screen automatically.
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"M119 90" |
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"M119 Q90" |
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