Anaheim DPJ72LC4, DPJ72LC3, DPJ72LC2 manual System Programming

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size of the original geometry defined in the DXF file. Note that the values you enter for positioning the Z axis are unaffected by the scale factor.

8.Decimals - The number of decimal places to use for all coordinates. A higher number can help eliminate extra backlash compensation moves caused by rounding error.

9.Join Tolerance – If two drawing entities, such as two lines, are touching end to end, LC treats them as a single feature to machine without lifting the tool. Due to rounding or drawing error, two entities that are meant to be joined may not actually touch end to end. The DXF import will automatically join any entities whose endpoints are less than the Join Tolerance apart.

10.Line Numbers – Check this box if you want the DXF import to number all of the G-Code lines in the program it creates.

11.Incremental Depth of Cut - The incremental depth for each milling pass. For example if the final tool down is -0.2500” and the incremental depth of cut is 0.0625” then four passes would be cut on each feature to get to the final depth of cut. (-0.0625, -0.1250, -0.1875, -0.2500). If the final tool down is -0.3000” and the incremental depth of cut is 0.0625” then five passes would be cut on each feature to get to the final depth of cut (- 0.0625, -0.1250, -0.1875, -0.2500, -0.3000).

12.Tool Up - The height (program coordinates) to which the tool will move before rapid moves between two features.

13.Final Tool Down (Milling) - The final depth (program coordinates) to which the tool will cut each feature.

14.Final Tool Down (Holes) - The final depth (program coordinates) to which the tool will cut each hole.

15.Program Zero Location

16.X, Y of Import File - The X and Y location in the DXF file that LC will place at the program origin in the G-Code file.

17.Lower Left of Toolpath - Defines program zero as the lower left point of the imaginary box that envelopes all geometry contained in the DXF file.

18.Circles - Defines diameters for circles that will be drilled (at the center point) instead of milled along the perimeter.

19.XY Feedrate - The feedrate for all milling operations in the XY plane.

20.Plunge Feedrate - The feedrate for all downward Z axis moves.

21.Choose OK.

22.The G-Code will appear in the Program Listing Box and the tool path will appear in the Tool Path View Port.

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Contents User’s Guide Table of Contents Error! Bookmark not defined Page System Requirements Thank YouProduct Support If you are using Windows 95, 98 or NT Installing LCUsing the Mouse If you are using Windows 3.1 orUsing Standard Windows Controls Choosing CommandsText Boxes Command ButtonsPull-Down Menus System Safety Program Overview About this ManualFile Menu Pull Down Menu BarMain Screen Features Controller Menu Main Screen Features To change the state of an output line Help Menu Tool Position BoxView Menu Relative Other FeaturesProgram MachineTo zero each axis To set new values within a coordinate systemTo zero all axes Tool Path View PortControl Box Code Mode Jog Mode Point Mode Home Mode Program Listing Box Message BoxPage Windows Windows SetupSystem Settings To set your system settings Software SetupSetup File Initial Setup Machine Tool Settings To set the Machine Tool Settings Initial Setup To Set the Maximum Unramped Feedrates Feedrate and Ramping SettingsTo Set the Ramping Rate To Set the Maximum FeedratesTo Set the Direction Change Delay To Set the Maximum Arc Feedrate Setting Machine ZeroTo Set the Jog Rates To Set Machine Zero Without Using Home Switches To Set Machine Zero Using Home SwitchesTo Set Backlash Setting BacklashTo Set Up the Tool Library Tooling SettingsTo Configure the Input Lines Input Line SettingsTo define an M-code to control output lines Output Line SettingsTo Configure the Output Lines To Configure the Motor Signal Lines Motor Signal SettingsTo Configure G and M Code Handling Initial Setup Page To import a DXF file Opening a G-Code ProgramImporting a DXF File To open an existing programTo choose a different file name or folder System Programming To edit a new program Using the Program EditorTo open the editor To close the editor To save your program using the same file nameKey Programming Concepts M Codes SupportedAbsolute vs. Incremental ModeG00 Rapid Tool Positioning M Code ReferenceG02 Clockwise Circular Cutting Move G01 Linear Interpolated Cutting MoveEnd End Center Start G03 Counter Clockwise Circular Cutting MoveG28 Return to Reference Point G04 DwellG17, G18, G19 Arc Plane Selection G20, G21 Inch Units and Metric UnitsG29 Return from Reference Point System Programming System Programming System Programming System Programming G52 Local Coordinate System G91 Incremental Positioning Mode G90 Absolute Positioning ModeM30 End of Program M98, M99, M02 Subroutine CommandsM00 Program Pause Program Comments Feedrate CommandMXX Miscellaneous Device Control System Programming Windows 95, 98 or NT Configuring LCStarting LC Software Windows 3.1 orLoading a G-Code File Viewing the Tool Path Tutorial Animating the G-Code File Editing a G-Code File Using the Jog Controls Connecting the Machine OnlineSetting Machine Zero Using the Point Move Setting Program Zero on the Machine Tool Testing the Program on the Machine Tool Turning off the Controller Cutting the PartExiting the Program O Connections Typical Output Configuration Motor ON/OFF Input Internally Connected Driver BLD72 Series DriverSetting the Kick Current Driver Page Glossary Glossary Glossary