Introduction to TopTurn CNC simulator turning Version 7.1

MTS – Introduction to TopTurn Version 7.1
2.0. TopTurn – the CNC simulator turning
The CNC simulator has three different operating modes:
NC Editor
Automatic mode
Setup mode
Setup dialog
For teaching purposes, it is best to start with the
get familiar with the various types of simulation.
. This means that the trainee will first
We switch the simulator to 3D
Let us start by explaining some features of the initial screen display.
The power-on state of the CNC simulator is
determined by a setup sheet. This describes a specific
simulator setup which is determined by the following
components:
• a lathe chuck with clamping jaws,
• the workpiece blank / blank material and
• tooling setup with tool positions in the tool
magazine.
The start setup sheet is stored as header in an NC
program. In each control system, it is stored under the
program administration and is named
. The user can adapt this setup
sheet individually or can change its name of in the
respective control system configuration.
To activate the program and set up
the system, select by mouse pointer
or press the key. This returns the simulator to its
original power-on state.
Header of the setup sheet as are
shown by the NC editor.
For further information on setup sheets, refer to Chapter 3.1,
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