Introduction to TopTurn CNC simulator turning Version 7.1

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MTS – Introduction to TopTurn Version 7.1 1.2. Starting of TopTurn Click on the Windows START button in the task bar, select the Programs folder and then (sofar you have not changed the folder name when installing the software) the MTS-CNC English folder to access the MTS programs TopTurn, TopMill or TopCAM. The respective documentation / training manuals are stored in PDF format in the Help subfolder. If you start TOPCAM, the start-up menu will offer you the following software modules for selection: TopCAM A CAD system with integrated NC programming for turning/lathe work with up to 5 axes and milling work with 3 axes TopTurn NC programming module, either control-systemspecific or of neutral ISO control system type, with simulation and collision detection; optionally available with opposite spindle and up to 7 axes TopMill NC programming module, either control-systemspecific or of neutral ISO control system type, with simulation and collision detection in 3 axes When you start up the TURNING software for the first time, an MTS configuration group with the MTS programming key will always be active:: MTS TM -___.___.042x0500x1000 x MTS TM CONTROL If you have not purchased the MTS programming key, which is independent of the type of control system, but have a turning/lathe work control system using e. g. PAL94 command codes or SINUMERIK 820T, the Start Turning button is not active after you have installed the software. In this case, you first have to select a corresponding configuration group. This activates the Start Turning button. This configuration group selection is memorized for subsequent program starts. Click left hand mouse button to select a configuration group Info on the machine tool axes, tailstock in the selected configuration Seite: 6 © MTS GmbH 2006
MTS – Introduction to TopTurn Version 7.1 1.3. Notes on setting up a configurationtype You can skip over this chapter when first learning to operate the software. The name of a configuration group is always related to a particular combination of machine tool and control system configurations. These are saved and managed by the Configuration Administration. For instance, a lathe will be configured according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The definitive properties will include the machining space, tool travel ranges, tool magazine type and the tool positions, number of NC axes, whether a opposite spindle, headstock or tailstock are installed etc. The control configuration will comprise the CNC programming syntax, the allocation of the optional postprocessor and the control settings. A postprocessor is always needed for translating an MTS or PAL program into a specific control system code. The same as with the programming key, this will be activated after the target control system has been selected. Which of these modules are available will depend on which software level you have purchased. You can add modules whenever required. In the following illustration, both modules, i. e. the programming key and the postprocessor are available. The Postprocessor and Start turning buttons are therefore enabled and activated. Driving tool 5 axes machining (X, Z, Y, B, C) main spindle and Counterspindel Programming key of the control Sinumerik 810D with 5 axes simulation Cycle postprocessor for translating programs into the Sinumerik 810 D NC code for 5 axes Transfer of the NC data between the PC AND THE nc machine tool If you have not purchased a programming key for your postprocessor, then the enabled. button is not Before continuing, re-check the active configuration group. Now start the CNC simulator by double-clicking on the button. The simulator will either use the MTS TM -___.___.042x0500x1000 x MTS TM CONTROL configuration group as in the example bevor, or the one which you have purchased. © MTS GmbH 2006 Seite: 7
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