Anaheim DPJ72LC4, DPJ72LC3, DPJ72LC2 manual Testing the Program on the Machine Tool

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Section 5 Tutorial

2.Make sure there is enough room on all axes of the machine to run the current G-Code file from the program zero point. The LCBLT.AGC program needs +2.125 inches on the X axis, +1.625 inches on the Y axis and -.55 inches on the Z axis.

3.Fixture a sheet of 1/8” or thicker plastic (preferably machine grade) or aluminum at least 2” wide and 4” long onto the XY table of the machine tool. Be sure that all clamps and fixturing tools are well out of the way of the tool during all parts of the program. This program will run best with a 1/16” endmill.

4.Jog the tool to the -X, -Y corner of the workpiece using Jog mode. Now, carefully jog the tool down in the Z axis until it just barely touches the top of the workpiece. We recommend using a feeler gage to do this and then jogging down the exact thickness of the feeler gage to touch the part.

5.To define this point as Program Zero, choose the Set button next to the Program label, then choose Zero All in the dialog that immediately follows.

6.Using either Jog mode or Point Mode, bring the tool up in the Z axis exactly 1.0” and again define this point as Program Zero by choosing the Set button next to the Program label and Zero All in the dialog that follows. Note that this point is exactly 1” above where it needs to be to actually cut the workpiece. The machine is now ready to do a “dry run” without cutting the workpiece.

Testing the Program on the Machine Tool

It is always a good idea to do a “dry run” of the G-Code file both in offline and online modes before cutting a part. This way you can make sure the tool behaves as intended before cutting the part.

1.Put LC into G-Code mode by choosing the G-Code button in the Control Box.

2.Make sure the G-Code program is reset by choosing the Reset button on the Control Box, then OK in the confirmation dialog.

3.Take the Controller offline by choosing Offline from the Controller menu.

4.Go into step mode by choosing the Step radio button in the Control Box.

5.Repeatedly choose the Start button, watching the screen to make sure the tool behaves properly.

6.Once you are satisfied the program will behave properly, re-establish communications with the Controller by choosing Online from the Controller menu. A dialog will ask you if you want to revert to the coordinates used before going offline. Choose OK.

7.Go into step mode by choosing the Step radio button in the Control Box.

8.Choose the Start button. The machine should move in the X and Y axes and then stop. Note that everything else is identical to offline mode.

9.Step through the entire program by choosing the Start button for every line of G-Code. If you have to stop the tool at any time, you can either choose the Feed Hold button with your mouse or hit any key on your keyboard. If you stop the tool in the middle of

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Contents User’s Guide Table of Contents Error! Bookmark not defined Page System Requirements Thank YouProduct Support Using the Mouse Installing LCIf you are using Windows 3.1 or If you are using Windows 95, 98 or NTUsing 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 Program Other FeaturesMachine RelativeTo 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 Importing a DXF File Opening a G-Code ProgramTo open an existing program To import a DXF fileTo 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 MoveG17, G18, G19 Arc Plane Selection G04 DwellG20, G21 Inch Units and Metric Units G28 Return to Reference PointG29 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 Starting LC Software Configuring LCWindows 3.1 or Windows 95, 98 or NTLoading 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
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