Preparatory Functions dialog

The Preparatory Functions dialog allows you to specify machining codes for preparatory functions, such as motion formats and cutter compensation.

Preparatory Functions dialog - Mill

Use the Preparatory Functions,Mill dialog to specify machining codes to be used in the part program for cycle names, motion formats, cutter compensation, coolant type, and spindle direction. Each string reserved word shown in the illustration is replaced by the specified G or M machining code when the part program is created.

To display the Preparatory Functions,Mill dialog, select Configure Mill > Preparatory Functions from the menu bar.

• Cycle Names — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for machining cycles in the part program. These codes replace the string reserved word <cycle>.

• Retract to — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for retract/return in the part program:

  • Clear Level
  • Rapid Level These codes replace the string reserved word <retract>.

• Motion — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for motion in the part program:

  • Rapid
  • Linear
  • Arc CW
  • Arc C-CW These codes replace the string reserved word <motion>.

• Cutter Comp — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for cutter diameter compensation in the part program:

  • Left
  • Right
  • Cancel These codes replace the string reserved word <comp-status>.

• Deceleration — Specifies the codes to be used to inhibit deceleration, then resume later. The Inhibit code is used for tangent locations where deceleration is not necessary.

• Coolant — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for coolant type in the part program:

  • No Coolant
  • High Pressure
  • Standard These codes replace the string reserved word <coolant>.

• Spindle — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for spindle rotation in the part program:

  • Clockwise
  • Counter CW These codes replace the string reserved word <spindle>.

Preparatory Functions dialog - Turn

Use the Preparatory Functions,Turn dialog to specify machining codes to be used in the part program for cycle names, motion formats, cutter compensation, coolant type, and spindle direction. Each string reserved word shown in the illustration is replaced by the specified G or M machining code when the part program is created.

To display the Preparatory Functions,Turn dialog, select Configure Turn > Preparatory Functions from the menu bar.

• Cycle Names — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for machining cycles in the part program. These codes replace the string reserved word <cycle>.

• Motion — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for motion in the part program:

  • Rapid
  • Linear
  • Arc CW
  • Arc C-CW
  • Thread These codes replace the string reserved word <motion>.

• Cutter Comp — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for cutter diameter compensation in the part program:

  • Left
  • Right
  • Cancel These codes replace the string reserved word <comp-status>.

• Speed Range — These codes program the spindle gearbox to the appropriate gear to match the required spindle speed. These codes replace:

  • Range 1 string reserved words
  • Range 2 string reserved words
  • Range 3 string reserved words
  • Range 4 string reserved words

• Spindle — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for spindle rotation in the part program:

  • Clockwise
  • Counter CW These codes replace the string reserved word <spindle>.

• Feed Units — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for feed units per revolution and per minute.

• Coolant — Codes used to activate the coolant.

Preparatory Functions dialog - WireEDM

Use the Preparatory Functions,EDM dialog to specify machining codes to be used in the part program for motion formats and cutter compensation. Each string reserved word shown in the illustration is replaced by the specified G or M machining code when the part program is created.

To display the Preparatory Functions,EDM dialog, select Configure EDM > Preparatory Functions from the menu bar.

• Motion — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for motion in the part program:

  • Rapid
  • Linear
  • Arc CW
  • Arc C-CW
  • XY,UV Move These codes replace the string reserved word <motion>.

• Cutter Comp — Specifies the codes required by your CNC for wire diameter compensation in the part program:

  • Left
  • Right
  • Cancel These codes replace the string reserved word <comp-status>.