EMCO CAMConcept T

Software description - software version 2.0 or higher

CAD

CAM

NC

Software description
EMCO CAMConcept Turning
Ref. no. EN 1829
Edition C 2009-10

This instruction manual is also available on the

EMCO homepage in electronic form (.pdf).

Original instruction manual

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Note:
This software description contains a description of all functions which
can be carried out with CAMConcept.
Depending on the machine you are running with CAMConcept, not
all of these functions will necessarily be available.

All rights reserved, duplication is permitted only by prior authorisation of EMCO MAIER.
EMCO MAIER Gesellschaft m.b.H., Hallein

Preface

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CAMConcept didactics

Assumed knowledge

Today, NC machines are programmed in practice

via automatic contour programming. Nonetheless,
it is still necessary for experts in the field to understand the automatically generated NC program.

Users working with CAMConcept are expected to

be familiar with the operation of MS Windows and
understand the handling and basic programming
of the connected NC machine. Please consult the
corresponding manuals if necessary.

CAMConcept offers a consistent didactic concept,

starting from the simple generation of workpiece
contours in CAD mode, through automatic, interactive generation of the NC program in CAM
mode right up to execution of the NC program
on a connected NC machine. Thanks to the fully
developed online help functions, CAMConcept is
perfect for training.

Learning goals
CAMConcept teaches the following learning
goals:

CAMConcept - performance scope

Simple, graphical user interface

Generation of CAD workpiece contours
Adjustable clamping devices and unmachined
parts
Automatic contour programming
Cycle support
NC program editor
Status indicators for the programmed machine
states
Tool library
Import, export interfaces
Measurement of clamping devices and tools
Support for multiple control and machine
types
Online NC machine functions
Online help functions
2D machining simulation
3D machining simulation

Drawing and modifying CAD contours

Automatic, interactive generation of NC
programs
Modification of existing NC programs
Understanding the connections between the
NC machine settings and NC programming
Remote operation of an NC machine

Structure of the literature

The CAMConcept software description has the
following structure:
General basic principles of operation
Description of the menu bars
CAD commands
CAM commands
NC commands
Operations scheduling
CAD, CAM, NC examples
With its comprehensive user guidance (online help
and explanations in the status bar) CAMConcept
is designed so that the software description is only
rarely needed.

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Contents
D: CAD Commands.............................. D1

CAMConcept didactics........................................................3
CAMConcept - performance scope.....................................3
Assumed knowledge............................................................3
Learning goals.....................................................................3
Structure of the literature.....................................................3

CAD mode............................................................................ D1
Redraw............................................................................. D1
Coordinates menu................................................................ D2
Cartesian / polar coordinate systems............................... D2
Insert point........................................................................ D4
Catch mode and snap points............................................ D4
Diameter / radius input...................................................... D5
Set zero point.................................................................... D5
Cancel zero point.............................................................. D5
Ruler................................................................................. D5
Contour mirroring activated / deactivated......................... D6

A: Basic principles............................... A1
Launching CAMConcept....................................................... A1
Help function......................................................................... A1
CAD screen layout................................................................ A2
CAM screen layout (cycles).................................................. A3
Window divisions.................................................................. A4

Creating elements.................................................................... D8
Point menu........................................................................... D8
General............................................................................. D8
Point.................................................................................. D8
Cross-shaped................................................................... D8
Quadratic.......................................................................... D8
Circular............................................................................. D8
Line menu............................................................................. D9
Draw line........................................................................... D9
Poly line.......................................................................... D10
Rectangle........................................................................ D11
Rotated rectangle 1 (starting point/angle/length/width).. D11
Rotated rectangle 2 (center/angle/length/width)............. D11
After the input of the center you have to enter the angle, by
which the rectangle is rotated......................................... D11
Parallel with point indication........................................... D12
Parallel with distance...................................................... D12
Perpendicular.................................................................. D13
Chamfer (length)............................................................. D13
Chamfer (distance/distance)........................................... D14
Tangent (point/circle)...................................................... D15
Tangent (circle/circle)..................................................... D15
Circle menu........................................................................ D16
Circle with circle center and radius................................. D16
Circle with centre and point on the circumference.......... D17
Concentric circles........................................................... D18
Circular arc with starting point, target point and circle point..
D18
Circular arc with starting point, target point and radius... D19
Circular arc with starting point, target point and center.. D19
Insert radius.................................................................... D20
Rounding off elements.................................................... D21
Text menu........................................................................... D23
Text at point.................................................................... D23
Text on line..................................................................... D23
Text on arc...................................................................... D23
Dimensioning menu............................................................ D25
horizontal dimensioning.................................................. D25
vertical dimensioning...................................................... D25
free dimensioning........................................................... D25
dimensioning of angles................................................... D25
dimensioning of diameter................................................ D25
dimensioning of radius.................................................... D25
Dimension settings......................................................... D25
Symbol menu...................................................................... D27
Creating categories......................................................... D27
Creating symbols............................................................ D28
Change menu..................................................................... D29
Selecting an element...................................................... D29
Cutting an element.......................................................... D29
Trimming 1 element........................................................ D30
Trimming with 2 elements............................................... D31
Creating hatching............................................................ D32
Delete............................................................................. D33

B: Operating sequences...................... B1
Command symbols............................................................... B1
Undo / Redo......................................................................... B1
Zoom commands.................................................................. B2
AutoZoom......................................................................... B2
ZoomBox.......................................................................... B2
Zoom undo........................................................................ B2
Set new center.................................................................. B2
Zoom in............................................................................. B2
Zoom out........................................................................... B2
Layer..................................................................................... B3
Calculator in input fields....................................................... B4

C: Menu lines........................................ C1
Menu "File".......................................................................... C1
New................................................................................... C1
Open................................................................................. C1
Save.................................................................................. C1
Save as............................................................................. C1
DXF import........................................................................ C2
DXF export........................................................................ C2
NC export.......................................................................... C2
Save image....................................................................... C3
Close................................................................................. C3
Recently opened files....................................................... C3
Menu "?"............................................................................... C4
Information........................................................................ C4
Help.................................................................................. C4

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F: NC commands.................................. F1

Shifting an element absolutely or incrementally............. D33

Shifting and copying an element absolutely or incrementally..................................................................................... D34
Rotate............................................................................. D35
Rotating and copying...................................................... D36
Mirroring.......................................................................... D37
Mirroring and copying..................................................... D38
Scaling............................................................................ D39

NC part..................................................................................... F2
Working through the NC program......................................... F2
Screen layout for an NC part............................................ F2
NC start............................................................................. F3
NC reset............................................................................ F3
NC stop............................................................................. F3
Single block ON/OFF........................................................ F3
Dry run.............................................................................. F3
Machine referencing......................................................... F3
Block scan........................................................................ F4
Periphery.............................................................................. F5
Spindle anti-clockwise...................................................... F5
Spindle stop...................................................................... F5
Spindle clockwise............................................................. F5
Open / close clamping device........................................... F5
Mandrel forwards / back................................................... F5
Blowing-out device ON/OFF............................................. F5
Open / close automatic door . .......................................... F6
Coolant ON/OFF............................................................... F6
Next tool............................................................................ F6
Auxiliary drives ON/OFF................................................... F6
Feed rate F [mm/min]....................................................... F7
Spindle speed S [rpm]...................................................... F8
Constant cutting speed CSS [m/min]................................ F9
Traversing coordinate axes............................................ F10
Setting / resetting a reference point................................ F10
Loading a new tool.......................................................... F10

E: CAM commands............................... E1
CAM mode........................................................................ E1
Restructuring.................................................................... E1
Generating................................................................................ E2
Settings................................................................................. E2
Machine............................................................................ E2
Tool measurement............................................................ E3
Unmachined part.............................................................. E9
Entering a contour.............................................................. E10
Follow contour - segments............................................. E10
Follow contour - elements............................................... E10
Save contour................................................................... E11
Cancel contour................................................................ E11
Cycles................................................................................. E12
Defining cycles................................................................ E12
2D simulation.................................................................. E13
Input of technology data................................................. E16
Turning Cycle 1............................................................... E17
Turning Cycle 2............................................................... E19
Facing Cycle 1................................................................ E21
Facing Cycle 2................................................................ E23
Thread Cutting 1............................................................. E25
Thread Cutting 2............................................................. E28
Thread Cutting 3............................................................. E31
Multiple Gear Thread...................................................... E34
Grooving Cycle 1............................................................ E38
Grooving Cycle 2............................................................ E40
Grooving Cycle 3............................................................ E42
Grooving Cycle 4............................................................ E45
Cut-Off Cycle.................................................................. E48
Contour Turning.............................................................. E50
Drilling Cycle................................................................... E54
Tapping Cycle................................................................. E58
Positioning...................................................................... E60
ISO edit........................................................................... E62
Coordinate transformation.............................................. E64
Simulation........................................................................... E66
NC start........................................................................... E67
NC reset.......................................................................... E67
NC stop........................................................................... E67
Single block on/off.......................................................... E67
Alarms of the 3D simulation............................................ E68
Cycle lists........................................................................ E68
3D-simulation settings.................................................... E69
Zoom commands for the simulation................................ E71
Tool modelling with the 3D-Tool Generator........................ E72
Generating a new tool..................................................... E73
Copying a tool................................................................. E73
Changing an existing tool............................................... E74
Selecting a tool colour.................................................... E74
Visualizing a tool............................................................. E75
Sorting function............................................................... E76

G: Operations scheduling....................G1
Operations scheduling..............................................................G2
Print tool table.......................................................................G2
Print plans.............................................................................G2
Plane setting.....................................................................G3

H: Alarms and Messages..................... H1

Machine Alarms 6000 - 7999................................................ H1
PC MILL 50 / 55 / 100 / 105 / 125 / 155............................ H1
Concept MILL 55 / 105 / 155............................................ H1
PC TURN 50 / 55 / 105 / 120 / 125 / 155.......................... H6
Concept TURN 55 / 105 / 155 / 250................................. H6
Concept MILL 250............................................................ H6
EMCOMAT E160.............................................................. H6
EMCOMILL C40............................................................... H6
Axis Controller Alarms........................................................ H13
Axis Controller Messages................................................... H18

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Control alarms 2000 - 5999................................................ H19
Fagor 8055 TC/MC ........................................................ H19
Heidenhain TNC 426 ..................................................... H19
CAMConcept ................................................................. H19
EASY CYCLE................................................................. H19

X: EmConfig.......................................... X1
General................................................................................. X1
How to start EmConfig.......................................................... X2
How to activate accessories................................................. X3
How to save changes........................................................... X3
How to create machine data floppy disk or machine data
USB flash drive..................................................................... X3

Z: Software Installation........................ Z1
System requirements............................................................ Z1
Software installation............................................................. Z1
Variants of WinNC................................................................ Z1
Settings of the Interface Board............................................. Z2
RS 485 - Board (AC88)..................................................... Z2
PCCOM (RS 422) - Board (AC95).................................... Z4
Network card (ACC).......................................................... Z6
Starting WinNC................................................................... Z10
Closing WinNC................................................................... Z10
Licence input...................................................................... Z11
License manager................................................................ Z11

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Basic principles

A: Basic principles
Launching CAMConcept
At this point we would like to refer the reader to
the general aspects of Windows XP operation,
which are not covered in this brochure. For more
information please refer to the corresponding
manuals for your operating system.
After Windows installation of CAMConcept, point
the mouse at the WinNC Launch program icon (in
the Windows Start menu) and click on it.

Launching CAMConcept

Help function
CAMConcept offers several online help functions
which will provide the required assistance in any
step:
The full CAMConcept help function, which can
be called up via the menu bar. This function offers a content listing which enables you to scroll
back and forward through all of the help texts
in the same way as you are used to from other
Windows programs.
CAMConcept keeps you constantly informed in
the status bar at the bottom of the screen. Here
you can see what kind of inputs CAMConcept is
expecting from you.

CAMConcept help with Contents pane

The CAMConcept help field (Shift + F1), which

takes you directly to the required help.
When you hover over a function with the mouse
pointer, CAMConcept displays the name of the
function.

Name of the function

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CAD screen layout

8
No.

10

11

Description

No.

12

13

Description

Command symbols

Previous position message

Menu bar

Input fields

Zoom commands

10

Status message / Help bar / Error message

Switchover between CAD-CAM-NC-AV modes

11

Coordinates menu

CAD menu commands

12

CAD window

Layer

13

Change commands

Current position message

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CAM screen layout (cycles)

9
No.

10

11

12

Description

13
No.

14

15

Description

Command symbols

Previous position message

Menu bar

10

Input fields

Zoom commands

11

Status message / Help bar / Error message

Switchover between CAD-CAM-NC-AV modes

12

CAM window

CAM menu commands

13

Coordinates menu

Layer

14

2D simulation

Cycle commands

15

CAM editing window

Current position message

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Basic principles

Window divisions
CAMConcept main window
After having been started, CAMConcept will
appear with its main window. In the working
area of the main window additional windows are
possible.

CAMConcept main window

CAMConcept window
CAMConcept windows serve to either provide
information (e.g. information about CAMConcept)
or to enter specific parameters (e.g. properties of
lines). These windows can only be moved.

CAMConcept window

Menu lines
By clicking on a menu name a list of commands
that can be selected (standard font) and of those
being currently blocked (diffuse, matrix font) will
be displayed.

Menu name

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Operating sequences

B: Operating sequences
You can maximize, minimize windows or go back
to normal window size by means of the window
symbols. Make a double click on the text display
of the status line to switch between the normal
and the maximized window size.

Command symbols
Display of symbols
When you have selected a command symbol with
the mouse button (which means it is active), the
symbol appears shaded.

Icon inactive

The symbol will remain active until

the command is carried out (direct command
symbols).
the command is deselected by another one
(menu commands and shift symbols).
the command is cancelled by pressing the
right mouse key.

Icon active

Note:
Press the right mouse button when you wish
to return to the respective superordinate
menu.
It is possible to change the properties of an
element later in the CAD mode by means of
the right mouse button.

Undo / Redo
Use the symbol "Undo" to cancel the last operating commands.
The symbol "Redo" enables to cancel already
cancelled operating commands.

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Operating sequences

Zoom commands
The navigation bar enables to zoom and move
the simulation image. Prior to selecting a symbol, press the left mouse button in the drawing
window once.

AutoZoom
Zooms the display area automatically in or out to
window size.

ZoomBox
After selection of the symbol use the mouse to
draw a selection rectangle around the elements
you wish to zoom in and press the left mouse
button.

Zoom undo
You can cancel the last zoom command by means
of the command "Zoom undo".

Set new center

After selection of the symbol the mouse pointer
changes into a 4-way arrow. Use the mouse to
select the new center of the drawing. The drawing
will be centered around the drawing center that
has been selected.

Zoom in
After selection of the symbol the view is zoomed
in by one step. You can also use the mouse wheel
or the key to zoom in.
If you wish to make extensive magnifications, it is
easier to use the symbol "ZoomBox".

Zoom out
After selection of the symbol the view is zoomed
out by one step. You can also use the mouse
wheel or the key to zoom out.
If you wish to make extensive reductions, it is
easier to use the symbol "AutoZoom".

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Operating sequences

Layer

Layer selection window in CAD mode

Layer selection window in CAM mode

The layer window enables the definition of different line attributes.

You can choose among several layers.
Here you can set the line width, the line colour
and the line form of the lines being displayed in
the CAD, respectively in the CAM mode.
Prior to drawing the elements, please select the
line attributes.
In the CAD mode you can later alter the properties of an element by means of the right mouse
button.

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Operating sequences

##SEC:Taschenrechner##

Calculator in input fields

With the aid of the calculator, mathematical
expressions can be calculated directly in an input
field.
Any number of parenthesis levels can be used in
the expressions.
To calculate the expressions, press the "Enter" key
or exit the input field.
In the event of errors during calculation of a
formula, the last entered expression is displayed
and CAMConcept outputs an error message.

Command
+
*
/
%
^
PI
SIN()
ASIN()
COS()
ACOS()
TAN
ATAN
ATAN2( ; )
EXP()
LOG()
SQRT()
MOD( ; )
TRUE
FALSE
AND
OR
NOT

Meaning
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Modulo function (division remainder)
Power
Pi; the ratio of the circumference of a
circle to its diameter
Sine function
Arc sine function
Cosine function
Arc cosine function
Tangent function
Arc tangent function (value)
Arc tangent (X-section; Y-section)
Exponential function (base e)
Logarithm function (base e)
Square root function
Modulo function
Logically true
Logically false
AND operation
OR operation
Negation

Calculator functions

B4

Example
1+1
3-2
5*3
15/3
10%4
5^2

Result
2
1
15
5
2
25

PI

3.141593

SIN(90)
ASIN(-1)
COS(90)
ACOS(-1)
TAN(45)
ATAN(1)
ATAN(0;1)
EXP(1)
LOG(5)
SQRT(2)
MOD(10;4)
TRUE
FALSE
1AND1
1OR1
NOT(1OR1)

1
-90
0
180
1
45
0
2,718282
1,609
1,414
2
1
0
1
1
0

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Menu bars

C: Menu lines
Menu "File"
New
Click on this symbol to open a new project.
In case there is a drawing already being displayed
on the screen, it will either be saved or deleted
after a safety query.

Menu "File"

Open
With "Open" an existing project file will be opened.
The Windows file window appears on the screen
for the selection of CAMConcept project files.
In case there is a project already being displayed
on the screen, it will either be saved or deleted
after a safety query.

Menu "Open file"

Save
The whole project is automatically saved under
the same file name, under which it has been
opened.
For a new project that has not been saved yet, the
Windows file window is automatically opened for
input, respectively selection (see "Save as").

Save as
With this menu the whole project is saved under a
new file name. The Windows file window appears
for input, respectively selection.

Menu "Save file"

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Menu bars
DXF import
With DXF import DXF files can be directly called
into the CAD mode, where they can be edited.

Note:
It is not possible to import splines.

Menu "File, DXF import"

DXF export
DXF export enables to convert a drawing that was
created in the CAD mode into a DXF file.

Menu "File, DXF export"

##SEC:Export##
NC export
This is used to export an NC program.
Choose the correct export format.
Specify the file name for the export file.
Choose the editor with which the exported file is
to be opened for further processing.
Choose whether the export file should be opened
in the editor after exporting.

Menu "File, NC export"

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Menu bars
Save image
This is used to save a screenshot of the drawing.
A Windows file window pops up in which the file
name can be entered and the image format can
be selected.
The image can be saved as one of the following
file types: *.bmp, *.jpg or *.png.

Menu "File; Save image"

Close
After a safety query the CAMConcept window will
be closed and the program will be terminated.
Other possibilities to terminate the program are
to close the CAMConcept window by pressing
ALT+F4 or to end the task. For detailed information please consult your Windows manual.

Menu "Close file"

Recently opened files

At the bottom of the "File" menu you will see a list
of the files you have opened most recently with
CAMConcept.
You can click on these with the mouse to open
them directly.

Menu "File; Recently opened

files"

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Menu bars

Menu "?"

Menu "?"

Information
The CAMConcept information window pops up
with the software version number.
Note:
The number and values of the displayed
version numbers may vary according to the
configuration of the program and the selected
machine.

Menu "?, Information"

Help
The CAMConcept help window opens here. You
can scroll through the help pages with the aid of
the cursor keys or by clicking on the blue arrows,
or alternatively you can also use the contents
pane to search for a keyword.
Use the "Search" tab to find a keyword in the help
function. Enter the word in the text box and click
on "Search".
You can also call up the help function directly by
pressing Shift + F1.

Menu "?, Help"

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CAD commands

D: CAD Commands
##CAD:Modus##

CAD mode
The CAD command symbols are activated by clicking on the shift symbol "CAD". The CAD mode
will remain active until it is deselected by CAM,
NC or operations scheduling. After the start of
CAMConcept the CAD mode will be automatically
activated.
The zoom commands are described in chapter B.

Note:
You return to the respective superordinate
menu by pressing the right mouse button.
In the CAD mode the properties of an element
can be changed later by means of the right
mouse button.

Note:
Please confirm all value entries with
"ENTER".

Redraw
The screen is redrawn after the F5 key is
pressed.
After using the "Delete" or "Change" functions, it
is possible that some lines on the screen are only
displayed incompletely. In this case you should
use the "Redraw" function or the zoom commands
in order to refresh the screen display.

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CAD commands

Coordinates menu
Cartesian / polar coordinate systems
If the production drawing is dimensioned with
rectangular coordinates, then you should also
create the editing program with rectangular
coordinates.

Example:
P1: X35 Z20
P2: X60 Z50
P3: X20 Z70

Cartesian coordinate systems

On workpieces with circular arcs or in cases
where angles are specified it is often easier to
define the position with polar coordinates.
The zero point of a polar coordinate system is in
the pole CC (CC = circle centre). A position in a
plane is also uniquely defined by:
Radial coordinate: the distance from the pole
CC to the position
Angular coordinate: the angle between the
polar axis and the line between the pole CC
and the position.

Example:
P1: Radius=100 Angle=30
P2: Radius=60 Angle=75

Polar coordinate systems

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CAD commands
Absolute and incremental positioning
Absolute Cartesian position
If the coordinates in a position relate to the zero
point of the coordinate system (origin) then they
are referred to as absolute coordinates. Every
position on a workpiece is uniquely defined by its
absolute coordinates.

Incremental Cartesian position

Incremental coordinates relate to the last
programmed position.

Absolute polar coordinates

Absolute coordinates always relate to the pole
and the polar axis.

Incremental polar coordinates

Incremental coordinates always relate to the last
programmed position.
The polar axis is always a horizontal (+Z axis).

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CAD commands
Insert point
After selection of the symbol the current position
message will be entered into the input box.

##SEC:Fangraster_und_Fangpunkte##
Catch mode and snap points
Grid elements or grid lines are inserted to support
the orientation and the drawing process. The grid
starts in the reference point. The grid elements
or the grid lines have the distances in horizontal
and vertical direction as indicated in the input box
shown opposite.

A grid that has already been defined can be additionally shifted vertically and/or horizontally.
The grid can be displayed either as lined, dotted
or inactive grid.

Catch radius
The catch radius is the area around the cursor
cross which is searched by CamConcept when
selecting elements.
Enter the catch radius in the input box.

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CAD commands
Diameter / radius input
With the aid of these icons CAMConcept switches
over between diameter programming and radius
programming.
Diameter input
The diameter is entered as the value of the Xcoordinate. All position messages for the X-coordinate refer to the diameter value.
Radius input
The radius is entered as the value of the X-coordinate. All position messages for the X-coordinate
refer to the radius value.

Set zero point

The CAD zero point is automatically set in the
center of the drawing window.
This function enables to shift the zero point and
thus the coordinate system from its present position.
After selection of the symbol use the left mouse
button to position the new zero point at the required position.

Cancel zero point

When you select this symbol, the zero point that
has been set will be cancelled

##SEC:Zeichenlineal##
Ruler
The ruler serves to measuring the geometrical
data in the CAD mode.
After selection of the symbol a window as
shown
in the illustration opposite will appear.
Press the left mouse button to select the starting point and the end point of the length to be
measured.

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CAD commands

Contour mirroring activated /

deactivated
Only elements along the mirror axis are mirrored
which are completely above the mirror axis (Z+)
and within the dimensions of the unmachined part.
Visible edges are shown in addition.

Contour mirroring deactivated

Contour mirroring activated

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CAD commands

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Creating elements
##CAD:Punktmenue##

Point menu
General

After having selected the respective point symbol,

please enter the position. This can be carried out
by one of the following ways:
1. present cursor position and mouse click
2. by means of the the catch-mode menu (see
catch grid and snap points) and mouse click
3. input of coordinates (see coordinate menu)
Every point will be saved as design point.

Point

Cross-shaped

Quadratic

Circular

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CAD commands
##CAD:Linienmenue##

Line menu
##CAD:Linie_zeichnen##
Draw line
After having selected the symbol, you have to
enter the starting point of the line. This can be
carried out by one of the following ways:
1. present cursor position and mouse click
2. by means of the catch-mode menu (catch grid
and snap points) and mouse click
3. input of coordinates (see coordinate menu)
Then you have to enter the target point of the
line.
1

The starting point and the target point of each line

will be saved as construction points.
If you have to draw several lines that are connected with each other, you better use the command
"poly line".

Drawing a line

Item

Description

Starting point

Drawn line

End point

Line properties window

Note:
With the key combination CTRL + right-hand
mouse button you can call up the properties
window (Lines) and retrospectively change
the line properties.
In the "Geometry" tab you can
change the starting point/end point of the line
by entering the coordinates. The length of the
line is recalculated when the "Accept" button is
pressed.
or
change the properties of the line by entering
the line length. The starting point remains the
same, and the end point is shifted by the indicated value without changing the direction of
the line.
The coordinates of the line are recalculated
when the "Accept" button is pressed.

Line properties window

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In the "Formatting" tab you can modify the following
properties of the line:
Line width
Line colour
Line shape
Layer

##CAD:Linienzug##
Poly line

After the input of the starting point you have to

enter the first target point. The first line of the poly
line (polygon) will be drawn immediately. Now the
command waits for the input of the next target
point and so on.

Every point entered will be saved as design

point.
The command is selfholding and must be interrupted (other command symbol, or press right
mouse button).

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Poly line

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Item

Description

Starting point

Point 1

Point 2

Polyline

Point 3

Point 4

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##CAD:Rechteck##
Rectangle

After the input of the starting point you have to

enter the end point. The rectangle will be drawn
immediately. Now the command waits for the input
of the next starting point and so on.

Every point entered will be saved as design

point.

Item

Description

Starting point

Rectangle

End point

Rectangle

##CAD:Gedrehtes_Rechteck_1##
Rotated rectangle 1 (starting point/
angle/length/width)
After the input of the starting point you have to enter the angle, by which the rectangle is rotated.
Then, please enter the length and the width of
the rectangle.

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2

Every point entered will be saved as design

point.

Item

4
5
Rotated rectangle 1

Description

Length

Rotated rectangle 1

Width

Angle

Starting point

##CAD:Gedrehtes_Rechteck_2##
Rotated rectangle 2 (center/angle/
length/width)
After the input of the center you have to enter
the angle, by which the rectangle is rotated.
Then, please enter the length and the width of
the rectangle.

Every point entered will be saved as design

point.

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4

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Rotated rectangle 2

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Description

Length

Rotated rectangle 2

Width

Centre

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##CAD:Parallele_mit_Punktangabe##
Parallel with point indication
After having chosen the symbol, please select the
element to be copied in parallel. The selected element changes its colour. Then you have to define
a point across which the parallel shall run.

Both translated end points of the lines will be

saved as design points.

Item

Description

Existing line

Parallel line through point

Parallel with point indication

##CAD:Parallele_mit_Abstand##
Parallel with distance

After having chosen the symbol, please select the

element to be copied in parallel. The selected element changes its colour. Then you have to enter
the distance which the parallel shall observe.

Since we have two possible parallel lines here,

you have to define the required parallel by entering an arithmetic sign (parallel 1 with a negative
sign and parallel 2 with a positive one).
Both translated end points of the lines will be
saved as design points.

Item

Parallel with point indication

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Description

Parallel line 1

Existing line (selected)

Parallel line 2

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##CAD:Normale##
Perpendicular

After having chosen the symbol, please select the

element to be copied in parallel. The selected element changes its colour. Then you have to define
a point across which the parallel shall run.

Both translated end points of the lines will be

saved as design points.
Item

Description

Existing line (selected)

Perpendicular

Perpendicular

##CAD:Fase_Laenge##
Chamfer (length)
After having chosen the symbol, you have to
select the lines where chamfer shall be inserted.
The selected elements change their colour. Then
you have to enter the length of the chamfer.
The two new design points resulting from the
chamfer edge points will be saved. The previous
edge point will be deleted.

Edge point to be chamfered

Chamfered edge point

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Item

Description

Corner point

Chamfered corner point

Length of the chamfer

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##CAD:Fase_Abstand_Abstand##
Chamfer (distance/distance)
After having chosen the symbol, you have to
select the lines where the chamfer shall be inserted. The selected elements change their colour.
Then you have to enter the length of the chamfer
in axis direction.
The two new design points resulting from the
chamfer edge points will be saved.

Edge point to be chamfered

Chamfered edge point

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Item

Description

Corner point

Chamfered corner point

Length of the chamfer in the

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##CAD:Tangente_Punkt_Kreis##
Tangent (point/circle)

After having chosen the symbol, you have to

select the circle element and then define the point
across which the tangent shall run. The selected
elements change their colour.

Now the two possibilities for selection are displayed. The selected tangent is shown as a full
line, the possible tangent as a dashed line. Use
the left mouse button to select one possibility.
The two end points of the tangent will be saved
as design points.

Tangent point - circle

Item

Description

Circle element

Point

Selected tangent

Possible tangent

Possible tangents

##CAD:Tangente_Kreis_Kreis##
Tangent (circle/circle)
After having chosen the symbol, you have to
select the two circle elements between which the
tangent shall be drawn. The selected elements
change their colour.

Now four possible tangents are displayed for

selection. The selected tangent is shown as a full
line, the possible tangents as dashed lines. Use
the left mouse button to select a possibility.
The two end points of the tangent will be saved
as design points.

Tangent circle - circle

Item

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Description

Circle elements

Possible tangents

Selected tangent

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##CAD:Kreismenue##

Circle menu
##CAD:Kreis_mit_Mittelpunkt_und_Radius##
Circle with circle center and radius
After having selected the symbol, you have to
enter the circle center. This can be carried out by
one of the following ways:

1. present cursor position and mouse click

2. catch-mode menu (see catch grid and snap
points) and mouse click
3. input of coordinates (see coordinate menu)

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3

Then the radius of the required circle has to be

entered.
The circle center and the circle point will be saved
as design points.

Circle with center and radius

Item

Description

Centre of the circle

Point on the circumference of the circle

Radius

Circle properties window

Note:
With the key combination CTRL + right-hand
mouse button you can call up the properties
window (Circle) and retrospectively change
the line properties.
In the "Geometry" tab you can
change the centre of the circle by entering the
coordinates
and change the radius of the circle.

Circle properties window

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In the "Formatting" tab you can modify the following
properties of the circle:
Line width
Line colour
Line shape
Layer

Circle properties window

##CAD:Kreis_mit_Kreis_und_Mittelpunkt##
Circle with centre and point on the
circumference
After selecting the symbol the centre of the circle
should be entered. This can be done by:

1. pointing the cursor at the desired point and

clicking on the mouse
2. using the catch mode menu (see catch grid
and catch points) and clicking on the mouse
3. entering the coordinates (refer to the Coordinates menu)

Next the radius of the desired circle should be

entered by inputting the coordinates.

Circle with circle point and center

The centre of the circle and the point on the circumference of the circle are saved as points of
construction.
Item

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Description

Centre of the circle

Point on the circumference of the circle

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##CAD:Konzentrische_Kreise##
Concentric circles

After the input of the circle center you have to

define a point at the circumference of the required
circle. The circle will be immediately drawn by
means of the mouse movement. To create additional concentric circles, you only have to enter
the circle points.

The circle center and the circle points will be saved as design points.
Item

Concentric circles

Description

Points on the circumference of the circle

Centre of the circle

##CAD:Kreisbogen_mit_Start_Ziel_und_Kreispunkt##
Circular arc with starting point,
target point and circle point
After having selected the symbol, you have to define the starting point of the circular arc, then the
target point and finally, a point on the circular arc.
The circle will be immediately drawn by means of
the mouse movement.

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3

The starting point, the target point and the center

point will be saved as design points.

Circular arc with starting, target and circle point

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Item

Description

Starting point

Point on the circumference of the circle

End point

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##CAD:Kreisbogen_mit_Start_Zielpunkt_und_Radius##
Circular arc with starting point,
target point and radius
After having selected the symbol, you have to
define the starting point of the circular arc, then
the target point and finally, the radius of the circular arc.
1

From these inputs result 2 possible circles with

2 possible circular arcs each. The circular arc
selected is displayed as a full line, the possible
circular arcs as dashed lines. Use the left mouse
button to select a possibility.

The starting point, the target point and the center

will be saved as design points

Circular arc with starting point, target point and

radius

Item

Description

Possible arcs

Selected arc

##CAD:Kreisbogen_mit_Start_Ziel_und_Mittelpunkt##
Circular arc with starting point,
target point and center
3

After having selected the symbol, you have to

enter the starting point of the circular arc, then
the target point and finally, the center of the circular arc.
From these inputs result 2 possible circular arcs.
The circular arc selected is displayed as a full line,
the possible circular arc as a dashed line. Use the
left mouse button to choose a possibility.

The starting point, the target point and the center

will be saved as design points.

Circular arc with starting point, target point and

circle center

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Item

Description

Starting point

Selected arc

End point

Centre

Possible arc

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##CAD:Radius_einfuegen##
Insert radius
After having selected the symbol, you have to
choose the lines of the corner to be rounded. The
selected elements change their colour. Then you
have to enter the radius of the chamfer.
The end points and the center of the circular arc
will be saved as design points.

Item

Corner point to be rounded

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3
Radius inserted

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Description

Corner point to be rounded off

Arc end points

Arc centre

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##CAD:Verrunden_von_Elementen##
Rounding off elements
Example of line-to-line rounding
After selecting the symbol, the elements which are
to be rounded off should be selected, and after
this the radius of the arc.
This information results in 4 possible circles, each
with 2 possible arcs. The selected arc is shown
as a continuous line, the possible arcs as dotted
lines. Left-click with the mouse to choose one of
the options.

Selection of the elements to be rounded off

The starting point, end point and centre are saved

as points of construction.
Item

2
Selection of the possible arcs

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Description

Elements which are to be rounded off

Selected arc

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Example: Rounding of line and circle

Example: Rounding of circle and circle

Selection of the elements to be rounded

Selection of the elements to be rounded

Possible circular arcs

Possible circular arcs

Rounded line and circle

Rounded circle and circle

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##CAD:Textmenue##

Text menu
After selecting the icon, 3 icons appear for creating
texts.

##CAD:Text_an_Punkt##
Text at point
##CAD:Text_an_Linie##
Text on line
##CAD:Text_an_Bogen##
Text on arc

Created text
After selecting the required text icon the text input
window appears:
Font name: you can select your preferred font
via the dropdown menu. All of the TTF fonts
installed in the system are available.
Properties: Select the colour and/or layer of the
text you wish to create.
Auswahl der mglichen Kreisbgen

Font style: Here you can change the style of the

text you wish to create.
Sample text: This shows a preview of your chosen font settings.
Text: Enter the required text here.

Text input window

Text input window - font settings

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Text input window - adjusting the position of the text

Position:

Horizontal: Here you can select the horizontal

alignment of the text you wish to create (leftjustified/centred/right-justified).

Height H / width B: The specified font

is scaled to the selected height / width.
The default value "0" means that no
scaling is applied.

Vertical: Here you can select the vertical alignment of the text you wish to create (above/centred/below).

Mirror around X' / Y': When this option is selected the text is mirrored around the X' / Y'
axis.

Fill text: Select this option to display the text

filled.

Angle Alpha: Enter an angle for the gradient of

the text.
Distance D: Specify a distance D to the reference point (point, line or arc).

Click on "OK" to confirm your selections.

Then define the point, line or arc for text positioning.
If you click on the "Default" button the settings you
have selected will be discarded and the default
settings restored.

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##CAD:Bemaungsmenue##

Dimensioning menu
After having selected the symbol, 6 symbols for
dimensioning will appear:

##CAD:Horizontale_Bemaung##
horizontal dimensioning
##CAD:Vertikale_Bemaung##
vertical dimensioning
##CAD:Freie_Bemaung##
free dimensioning
##CAD:Winkel_Bemaung##
Dimensioning examples

dimensioning of angles
##CAD:Durchmesser_Bemaung##
dimensioning of diameter
##CAD:Radius_Bemaung##
dimensioning of radius
After having selected the required dimensioning
symbol, please define the dimensioning points.
You can increase or reduce the distance of the
dimensioning to the drawing element by dragging
the mouse.

##CAD:Bemaungseinstellungen##
Dimension settings
Labelling
Enter the size of the dimension text. Alternatively,
you can also specify the distance between the
dimension text and the dimension line.
Settings
Define the line width and style. Choose the required dimension arrows and the colour for the
dimension.
Override existing elements
This option is used if you wish to apply the latest
settings to existing dimensions.

Dimension settings

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Properties window - dimensioning
Note:
With the key combination CTRL + right-hand
mouse button you can call up the properties
window for dimensioning and retrospectively
change the dimensioning properties.

In the "Text" tab you can change the following

properties:
Dimension text
You can overwrite the dimension value and
specify a text which appears before or after the
dimension text.
Position
You can change the position of the dimension
text.
Distance
You can change the distance to the dimension
line or ledger lines and the angle between the
dimension text and the dimension line.

Properties window - text

In the "Lines" tab you can change the following

dimension properties:
Line width
Line style
Dimension arrows
Layer
Colour

Properties window - text

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##CAD:Symbolmenue##

Symbol menu
After having selected the symbol, the window for
symbol administration will appear.
Symbols serve to reducing the drawing process of
already pre-defined and stored drawing objects.
These drawing objects are saved as symbols
within categories.

Creating categories
Press "Select directory" in order to save new
categories in a basic directory that is different
from the one proposed by CAMConcept.
These icons can be used to change the sorting
order.

Open category
Select the required category and open it by means
of the icon or a double click with the left mouse
button.
New category
Create a new category.
Then rename this "New category".

Rename category
Select the required category and rename the text
field by means of the icon or a mouse click.

Symbol administration
Summary of the categories
of the CAMConcept directory

Delete category
Select the required category and delete it by
means of the the icon or the key "Delete".

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##CAD:Symbole_erstellen##
Creating symbols
S
elect the required category and open it by means
of the icon or a doubble click with the left mouse
button. Now the window of the symbol administration displays all symbols of the respective
category with graphic and name.

These icons enable to display the inputs either

with or without graphics.

Insert symbol in drawing

Select the required symbol and drag it into the
drawing by means of the icon or the mouse.
Move the point of contact to the desired position
in the drawing and press the left mouse button.

Create new symbol

After having selected the icon, use the mouse to
draw a selection rectangle around the required
elements and press the left mouse button.
The selected elements change their colour.
Select the point of contact where the symbol is
orientated when used in the CAD window.

Symbol properties
This icon enables to rename already defined
symbols.
Select the required symbol and rename the text
field by means of the icon or the right mouse
button. You can enter the symbol name and additional descriptions.

Symbol administration:
Summary of the symbols of
a category

Delete selected symbol

Select the required symbol and delete it with the
icon.

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##CAD:AEnderungsmenue##

Change menu

##CAD:Modify_Selection##
Selecting an element
After selecting the icon you can choose one or
more in order to subsequently change them;
e.g. delete, rotate, shift.
An element can be selected by:
clicking on the required element.
dragging the selection rectangle over the
required selection range (keep the left-hand
mouse button pressed while doing this). This
will only include elements which are fully within
the selection rectangle.
When selecting individual elements or dragging the mouse pointer, the element positioned
closest to the mouse pointer is highlighted with
a different colour in order to indicate the relevant
candidate (for selection). The elements which
have already been selected are highlighted with
another (different) colour.
To make a multiple selection, press and hold the
button while selecting elements or areas.
You can also deselect an already selected
element by selecting it again.

Ctrl

##CAD:Element_teilen##
Cutting an element
After having selected the symbol, you have to
select the element that should be cut. The selected
element changes its colour.
Then you have to choose the cutting point.

Line cut at the center of the line

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Description

Line centre

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##CAD:1_Element_Trimmen##
Trimming 1 element
After having selected the symbol, you have to
choose the element to be trimmed. Then you
have to select the second element. You can either
shorten or lengthen elements.
Item

Example: Shorten line by means of trimming

Description

Element which is to be trimmed

2. Element

Example: Lengthen line by means of trimming

Selection of the line to be shortened

Selection of the line to be lengthened

Ready trimmed line

Ready trimmed line

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##CAD:Trimmen_mit_2_Elementen##
Trimming with 2 elements
After clicking on the icon, select the elements
you wish to trim. Elements can be shortened or
lengthened (refer to the example "Trimming 1
element").

Example: Trim line with circle

2b

As this function can produce several possible

outcomes, such as

1a
2a

or
,
the outcome will depend on the position of the
mouse when the first or second element is
selected.

1b

Selection of the elements to be trimmed

Item

Description

1a, 2b

Elements to be trimmed

2a, 2b

Elements to be trimmed

1a

Point of intersection

New end point = point of intersection

2a
Example: Trimming a line with a line
1b
2b
Finished trimmed elements - selection 1a and
2a

2a
1a
3

2b

Select of the lines to be trimmed

1b

Finished trimmed elements - selection

1b and 2b

2a
1a

4
Finished trimmed lines - selection 1a and 2a

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##CAD:Schaffur_erzeugen##
Creating hatching
After clicking on the icon, select the outline you
wish to fill with hatching. Left-click on the elements to select them. As soon as the outline is
closed the enclosed area is filled with hatching.
Hatching properties window

Note:
With the key combination CTRL + right-hand
mouse button you can call up the properties
window for dimensioning and retrospectively
change the dimensioning properties.

Selection of the outline

In the "Hatching type" tab you can choose your

preferred type of hatching. The "Formatting" tab
allows you to change the colour of the hatching.

Hatching inside the selected outline

Properties window - hatching

Properties window - hatching

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##CAD:Loeschen##
Delete
After selecting the elements you wish to delete,
click on the "Delete" icon.
The selected elements are deleted when you click
on the icon.

##CAD:Element_Absolut_oder_Inkrementell_verschieben##
Shifting an element absolutely or
incrementally
1

After selecting the elements you wish to shift,

you can click on the icon for "Shifting an element
absolutely or incrementally".
After clicking on the icon you can input the
following:

Input the incremental shift in the input field for

the axes.

or
Selection of the elements

Left-click with the mouse on a reference

point and select an end point for the absolute
shift.

The shift relates to the position of the selected

elements.
Item
1

Selection of the elements

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##CAD:Element_Absolut_oder_Inkrementell_verschieben_und_kopieren##
Shifting and copying an element
absolutely or incrementally
1

After selecting the elements you wish to shift, you

can click on the icon for "Shifting and copying an
element absolutely or incrementally".
After clicking on the icon you can input the
following:

Input the incremental shift in the input field for

the axes.

or
Selection of the elements

Left-click with the mouse on a reference

point and select an end point for the absolute
shift.

The shift relates to the position of the selected

elements.
Afterwards enter the required number of copies
in the input field.
Item
1

Shifted and copied elements (1 copies)

Shifted and copied elements (3 copies)

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##CAD:Rotieren##
Rotate
1

After selecting the elements you wish to rotate

you can click on the "Rotate" icon.
After clicking on the symbol, select the point of
rotation by entering its coordinates in the input
field or by left-clicking with the mouse. The point
of rotation is the point around which the elements
are rotated.
Enter the angle of rotation in the input field. A
positive or negative value can be entered for the
angle of rotation.

Selection of the elements

Item

Rotated elements (-45)

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Description

Selected elements

Point of rotation

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##CAD:Rotieren_und_Kopieren##
Rotating and copying
1

After selecting the elements you wish to rotate

you can click on the "Rotate and copy" icon.
After clicking on the symbol, select the point of
rotation by entering its coordinates in the input
field or by left-clicking with the mouse. The point
of rotation is the point around which the elements
are rotated.
Enter the angle of rotation in the input field. A
positive or negative value can be entered for the
angle of rotation. With multiple copies, the angle
always relates to the position of the previous
copy.
Enter the required number of copies in the input
field.

Selection of the elements

2
Item

Rotated and copied elements (-45; 1 copies)

2
Rotated and copied elements (-45; 3 copies)

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Description

Selected elements

Point of rotation

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##CAD:Spiegeln##
Mirroring

After selecting the elements you wish to mirror

you can click on the "Mirroring" icon.

Once you have clicked on the icon you can define

the mirror axis. The mirroring is defined by the first
and second points entered for the mirror axis. By
entering these points you can freely define mirror
axes as required.
Select the first and second point of the mirror axis
by entering the coordinates or by left-clicking with
the mouse.

Item

3
Selection of the elements; mirror axis

Mirrored elements

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Description

Selected elements

1. point on the mirror axis

2. point on the mirror axis

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##Spiegeln_und_Kopieren##
Mirroring and copying

After selecting the elements you wish to mirror

you can click on the "Mirror and copy" icon.

Once you have clicked on the icon you can define

the mirror axis. The mirroring is defined by the first
and second points entered for the mirror axis. By
entering these points you can freely define mirror
axes as required.
Select the first and second point of the mirror axis
by entering the coordinates or by left-clicking with
the mouse.

Item

3
Selection of the elements; mirror axis

5
Mirrored and copied elements

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Description

Selected elements

1. point on the mirror axis

2. point on the mirror axis

Selected elements

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##CAD:Skalieren##
Scaling

The term 'scaling' means making elements

smaller or larger.
After selecting the elements you wish to scale you
can click on the "Scaling" icon.

Scaling is defined by entering a scaling point and

the scaling factor. The scaling point is the centre
of the scaling.
Select the scaling point and the scaling factor in
the input field.
Item

2
Selection of the elements; scaling point

2
Scaled element, here: Scaling factor = 0.5

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Description

Selected element

Scaling point

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E: CAM commands
CAM mode
The CAM command symbols are activated by
clicking on the shift symbol "CAM". The CAM
mode will remain active until it is deactivated
again by means of CAD, NC or AV (operations
scheduling).

The zoom commands are explained in chapter B.

##Neuzeichnen##
Restructuring
After pressing the F5 key the screen is restructured again.
After delete and modifying functions it may happen that lines are not completely displayed on the
screen. In this case use the function "Restructure"
or the zoom commands to get a new display of
the screen.

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##CAM:Erzeugen_Anstellungen##

Generating

##Einstellungen##

Settings
The settings serve to defining the machine type.
Tools can be entered from an extensive tool
database into tool tables.
Measurements of unmachined parts are defined
by means of an input graphic.

Note:
Additional new tools for the tool database can
be created easily and quickly by means of the
"3D ToolGenerator".

##CAM:Maschine##
Machine

After having selected the symbol, you can choose

the machine type (only at programming places)
and the corresponding tool tables.
The tool tables are saved in the respective project
file (*.ecc).
The active tool table can be saved under a freely
selectable name at any time, so as to be available
for other projects as well.
You can define the tool changing point by means
of the coordinates X and Z. The coordinates of the
tool changing point are referred to the machine
zero point. Prior to the tool change, this position
will be traversed with the slide reference point.
The tool changing point has to be defined in such
a way, that there will be no collisions during the
tool change.

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##CAM:Werkzeugvermessung##
Tool measurement
After having selected the symbol, the
CAMConcept window "Tool measurement" will appear. Now you can edit the
tool system of the NC machine:
Define a new tool with the "3DView
tool generator" and add it to the tool
library.
Delete an exisiting tool.
Measure the tool at the machine.
Insert a new tool or cut into the tool
table

Enter new tool place

Move the cursor to [END].
Press the softkey "Insert tool F1".
Define all tool geometry and tool technology
data.

Move cursor to [END].

Enter a new place for additional tool blade
Move the cursor to the tool number to which an
additional tool blade shall be entered.
Press the softkey "Insert edge F1". A additional
tool blade will be added to the existing tool
number.

Enter additional tool blade.

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CAM commands
Delete existing tool
Move the cursor to the tool to be deleted.
Press the softkey "Reset tool F2". The tool place
will be emptied, but preserved.

Delete existing tool.

Delete tool place
Move the cursor to the tool with the highest T
number (last tool on the list).
Press the softkey "Delete tool F2". The whole
tool place will be deleted.

Delete tool place.

Entering a tool from the tool database into the

tool table
Press the soft key "Tool database F4".
Move the cursor keys to the tool you wish to
capture.
Press the soft key "Capture F8".
The required tool will be entered into the tool
table at the chosen position.
A previous tool, if existing, will be replaced by
the new one.

Tool database

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Defining tool data
Fasten a workpiece of known height in the
toolholder.
Press the soft key "Change tool F3".
Define the following parameters:
Zm...Z-coordinate of the calibration part
Xm...X-coordinate of the calibration part
X...tool length in X
I...wear in X
Z...tool length in Z
K...wear in Z
The standard values of the machine for the feed
and for the spindle speed can be further limited
by means of the soft key "Technology F6".
After selection of the tool the respective spindle
speeds and feeds will be already entered in the
cycles as changeable proposal.

Technology data for tools

Tool family / Tool edge position

Use the soft key "Tool edge F7" to select the tool
shapes and tool edge positions that are provided
by CamConcept.

Tool database
The following families are not possible:
Indexable insert, rhombic
Thread cutting insert
Plunge-cutting insert
Indexable insert, round
Drill or driven tool

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In order to determine the type, look at the tool

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CAM commands
Tool measuring with optical pre-setting device

CT55

1.) Calibration of optical pre-setting device:

Set up optical pre-setting device.

CT105

Tighten reference tool with tool holder into the

tool turning table.

Reference tool Concept Turn 55 / 105

Call up the tool table and select the reference

tool place.
Z

Insert reference tool as a drilling or milling cutter.

Swing out the reference tool with and run the

tool spike into the cross hair.

CT55
30 mm

Calculate the position value of the Z axis, as

displayed, reduced by 30 mm (20 mm).

Z
N

CT105

20 mm

Calibration of the reference tool

Enter Xm= (position value of X axis displayed)

and Zm= (calculated value).

Geometry

Now, the presettings for the tool calibration are

completed.

Position value displayed

in X

Xm

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CT55

CAM commands
2.) Tool calibration:

CT105

Switch over to the NC mode and swivel in the

first tool you wish to calibrate. Traverse the tool

tip into the cross hairs.

Traversing the tool tip into the cross hairs

Switch over to the CAM mode and select the tool

station in the tool calibration or create a new one

by means of the soft key "Insert tool F1".
Use the mouse button or the tabulator key to
select any input box in the right-hand screen
window.
Confirm both X and Z with the enter key, so that
the measured values will be captured.

Use the soft key "Technology F6" to alter or
complete the cutting data.

Use the soft key "Edge F7" to check or alter the

tool radius.

Calibrate all further tools as described under

point 2.).
Then, set the workpiece zero point (with calibrated tools).

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CAM commands
Tool measurement with scratching method
Tool
insert

Press the softkey.

Enter the tool name.

Name
change

Enter the Xm value of the reference part.

Geometry

Find out the Zm value (length from machine zero

point to place surface) of the reference piece:
Swing out an empty tool place.
Position the tool turning table on the plane
surface of the reference piece.
Enter the current Z position in Zm.
Release the tool turner.
Swing out the first tool.

X transfer

Scratch the tool against the circumference of

the workpiece and press the softkey.

Z transfer

Scratch the tool against the end face of the

workpiece and press the softkey.
The tool is now measured. CAMConcept updates the X and Z data and sets the values for
I and K to 0.
Define the tool technology data as required for
the relevant tool types.

Note:
The data X, Z indicate the dimensions of the
tool in X and Z. The data I, K indicate the
correction factor which has to be taken into
account by CAMConcept in order to compensate for tool wear.
CAMConcept adds the value of the correction
factor (I, K) to the length (X, Z) in order to
obtain the actual tool length (X+I) and (Z+K)
it needs to use.
The value "I" (correction factor for longitudinal
wear in the X-direction) must be expressed in
diameters.

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CAM commands
##CAM:Rohteil##
Unmachined part

Once you have clicked on the icon you can define

the dimensions of the unmachined part. It is also
possible to activate the entered unmachined part
dimensions when creating a new project.

In the "General" tab you can specify the line width,

line style and colour of the unmachined part.
In addition, you can also define the dimensions of
the clamping device for the 2D simulation.

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CAM commands
##CAM:Kontur_eingeben##

Entering a contour
When selecting working cycles, the definition of a
contour to be machined is expected.
A contour must be defined before.
Defined contours are filed in the window "Working
steps". The saved contours can be renamed or
deleted.

##CAM:Konturverfolgung_Segmente##
Follow contour - segments
For geometries having a complex structure it may
be easier to define the contour by selecting single
segments of an element (e.g. many intersection
points).
After having selected the symbol, you can use the
mouse to define drawing elements and segments
of elements as contour. In case CAMConcepts
offers several possibilities (e.g. intersection
points), choose the further course of the contour
by mouse click.
The selected elements and segments change
their colour.

Segment

Connection of single segments

##CAM:Konturverfolgung_Elemente##
Follow contour - elements
CAMConcept is able to recognize coherent drawing geometries (elements with the same starting
or end point) and consequently a contour. This
makes the contour definition very easy.
After having selected the symbol, you can define
coherent drawing elements as contour by means
of the mouse. CAMConcepts starts connecting
elements until there are various possibilities
(e.g. branches) to choose from. Select the further
course of the contour by mouse click.
The selected coherent elements change their
colour.

Auswahlmglichkeiten

Startpunkt = Endpunkt

Connection of elements with the same starting

or end point

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CAM commands
##Kontur_speichern##
Save contour
CAMConcept recognizes coherent contours and
automatically saves them in the window "Working
steps".
After selection by means of the mouse, this symbol enables to define contours that have not been
recognized automatically.

##Kontur_abbrechen##
Cancel contour
With this symbol you can cancel already selected
elements (elements with changed colour). The
contour will not be saved.

Note:
You can cancel one element each of already
selected elements (elements with changed
colour) by means of the right mouse button.
The contour can always be saved.

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CAM commands
##CAM:Zyklen##

Cycles
Defining cycles
The icon list shows the various cycle groups.
Select cycle group.
Select cycle.
Enter all required parameters.
Terminate the input with the soft key "Capture
F8".
After having defined the machining cycles, they
will be saved one after the other in the righthand window "Machining steps".
Contours and hole patterns that have already
been defined are saved in this window as well
(see chapter ("Enter contour" or "Hole pattern")

Edit selected cycle

This symbol enables to edit a cycle again that has
been defined and stored before. CAMConcept
switches to the cycle window.
Press the Soft key "Capture F8" to end the editing process. CAMConcept will return to the inital
display mode.
Copy selected entry
This symbol enables to copy a stored cycle or
a contour. The copy will be put at the end of the
cycle list or contour list.
A cycle having been deleted by mistake can be
restored by means of the symbol "Undo".
Editing window for cycles and
contours

Delete selected entry

This symbol enables to delete a stored cycle or a
contour. You can only delete contours that are or
not linked in machining cycles.
Cycles and contours that have been deleted by
mistake can be restored by means of the symbol
"Undo".

Shift cycle
These symbols enable to alter the machining
sequence of the stored cycles.

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CAM commands
2D simulation
##Switch_2D_simulation_ON/OFF##
Switch traversing motion display ON/OFF
You can check the programmed machining cycles at any time in a 2D simulation. CAMConcept
draws all 2D traversing motions of the tools.
2D-simulation of a cycle
If the cycle has been selected in the list, it can be
run in the 2D simulation via NC-Start (with display
of one tool).

Tool traversing motions - 2D-simulation

##Alarme_der_2D-Simulation##
Alarms of the 2D simulation
This symbol signalizes that CAMConcept has
found one or more errors in the 2D simulation.
Press the symbol to open the alarm window. The
alarm messages are listed in the alarm window.
With "Delete" the alarms are acknowledged and
deleted.
With "OK" the alarms are confirmed and remain
in the alarm list.

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CAM commands
##2D-Simulation_Start##
2D simulation start
This icon is used to start the dynamic simulation.
The tool movements are displayed.

##2D-Simulation_Reset##
2D simulation reset
With this symbol the simulation and the CNC program are aborted and they return to their initial
state.

##2D-Simulation_Stop##
2D simulation stop
With this symbol the simulation and the CNC
program are stopped. The simulation can be continued by means of the symbol "NC start".

##2D-Simulation_Einzelsatz_ein/aus##
2D simulation single block on/off
This symbol enables to stop the simulation after
every block.
The simulation can be continued by means of the
symbol "NC start".

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CAM commands
Input of geometry data

Geometrie

Current actual values

Input box for geometry data:
Use the mouse or the cursor
keys to select the boxes.

Select boxes: can be selected

by means of the mouse or the
cursor keys and can be shifted
by pressing the left mouse
button or the key combination
"Strg + F".

Soft key for input of technology

data.

Input of geometry data

The symbols display the cycles that are additionally available in the respective cycle group.
Softkey for copying the ACTUAL values (X, Z) to
the selected input field.
Note:
Use the mouse or the soft keys "Prior variant F1" or "Next variant F2" to select further
cycles in the cycle group.

Safety distance
In order to prevent the risk of collisions with the
workpiece, an approach point can be defined
which is approached before the starting point of
the cycle.

Xf, Zf
X

Xi, Zi

The safety distance Xs, Zs indicates the position

of this approach point in relation to the starting
point of the cycle.

X
Z

Xs, Zs

The safety distance Xs is always programmed as

a radius value.

Safety distance Xs, Zs

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CAM commands
Input of technology data

Technologie

Current actual value

Input box for technology data:
Selection of the boxes by
means of the mouse or the
cursor keys.
Select boxes: can be selected
with the mouse or with the cursor keys. They can be activated or deactivated by pressing
the left mouse button or the
key combination "Strg + F".
Coolant on / off
Shortcut to the tool data.
Soft key for the input of geometry data.
The symbols display the additionally available
cycles of the corresponding cycle group.

Speed [rpm]
The speed is entered under the parameter S.
You can program different speeds for the roughing
and finish-machining passes.

Complete machining
Enter a tool for roughing and finish-machining.
Both processes are carried out one after the other
with the relevant settings and tools.

Direction of rotation of the spindle

Clockwise / anti-clockwise
Constant speed [rpm] / cutting speed [m/
min]
Set the constant speed (as rpm), the constant
cutting speed (as a constant surface speed, CSS)
and a maximum speed Smax.

For roughing and finish-machining you can select

different feed rates, speeds and tools. When you
select tools which have already been defined,
the corresponding speeds and feed rates are
pre-entered as suggested entries which you can
subsequently change if required.
If different tools are specified for roughing and
finish-machining then the tool holder automatically moves to a tool change position.

CSS

Feed rate [mm/revolution]

The working feed is entered under the parameter
F.
You can program different feed rates for the
roughing and finish-machining passes.

Roughing
Enter the tool T0 as the finish-machining tool. This
prevents the finish-machining cycle from being
performed.
A defined oversize for finish-machining is taken
into account during roughing.

Tool
Enter the tool and tool correction under T and
D (multiple correction values are possible per
tool).
In the case of machining cycles (e.g. longitudinal
turning) you can program different tools for the
roughing and finish-machining passes (see chapter E, "Tool measurement"). Click on the "Tool
table" softkey to check or edit the tool data.

Finish-machining
Enter the tool T0 as the roughing tool. This prevents the roughing cycle from being performed.
Coolant
Switch ON / OFF

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CAM commands
##CAM:Laengsdrehen_1##
Turning Cycle 1

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys "Previous variant"
and "Next variant".

rn

si
in

ou

ts

de

id

tu

tu

rn

in

in

Moving direction:

Geometry

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point
Coordinates (Xf, Zf)
Coordinates of the end point
Remaining diameter ()
Final turning diameter
Safety distance (Xs, Zs)

Then, please enter all necessary technological

data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).
Cutting depth for roughing ()
Lateral distance by which the tool is shifted during
roughing.
Finishing offset in the X axis (x)
Offset that should remain during roughing.
Finishing offset in the Z axis (z)
Offset that should remain during roughing.

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CAM commands
Cycle Description
Roughing
1 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).

Z
W

2 The tool with roughing feed then rough-machines several turning operations in succession. In this, each time the tool shifts the
roughing infeed by () until the programmed
slide allowances (x, z) are reached.

Finishing
3 If another tool was programmed for the finishing, a tool change will take place at the tool
change point.

Sequence of an individual turning operation

during roughing

4 The tool with finishing feed then finish-machines an individual turning operation on the
remaining diameter ().
5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the
safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

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CAM commands
##CAM:Laengsdrehen_2##
Turning Cycle 2

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.

in
tu

rn

rn
tu
e
in

si

de

id
ts
ou
re

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point

am

fe

Coordinates (Xf, Zf)

Coordinates of the end point

ch

de
un
ro

sh

ar

p-

ed

ge

at

45

Corner rounding:

in

Moving direction:

Geometry

Remaining diameter ()
Final turning diameter
Safety distance (Xs, Zs)

Then, please enter all necessary technological

data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).
Cutting depth for roughing ()
Lateral distance by which the tool is shifted during
roughing.
Finishing offset in the X axis (x)
Offset that should remain during roughing.
Finishing offset in the Z axis (z)
Offset that should remain during roughing.

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CAM commands
Cycle Description
Roughing
1 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).

Z
W

2 The tool with roughing feed then rough-machines several turning operations in succession. In this, each time the tool shifts the
roughing infeed by () until the programmed
slide allowances (x, z) are reached.

Finishing
3 If another tool was programmed for the finishing,
a tool change will take place at the tool change
point.

Sequence of an individual turning operation

during roughing

4 The tool with finishing feed then finish-machines an individual turning operation on the
remaining diameter ().
5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the
safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

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CAM commands
##CAM:Plandrehen_1##
Facing Cycle 1

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point

Geometry

Coordinates (Xf, Zf)

Coordinates of the end point
Diameter ()
Turning diameter (negative values are allowed)
Safety distance (Xs, Zs)

Then, please enter all necessary technological

data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).
Cutting depth for roughing ()
Lateral distance by which the tool is shifted during
roughing.
Finishing offset in the X axis (x)
Offset that should remain during roughing.
Finishing offset in the Z axis (z)
Offset that should remain during roughing.

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CAM commands
Cycle Description
Roughing
1 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).

Z
W

2 The tool with roughing feed then rough-machines several facing operations in succession. In this, each time the tool shifts the
roughing infeed by () until the programmed
slide allowances (x, z) are reached.

Finishing
3 If another tool was programmed for the finishing, a tool change will take place at the tool
change point.

1
2

4 The tool with finishing feed then finish-machines an individual facing operation on the
remaining diameter ().

5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the

safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

Sequence of an individual facing operation

during roughing

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CAM commands
##CAM:Plandrehen_2##
Facing Cycle 2

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point

Geometry

Coordinates (Xf, Zf)

Coordinates of the end point
Diameter ()
Turning diameter (negative values are allowed)

d
re
ch

am

fe

d
de
un
ro

sh

ar

p-

ed

ge

at

45

Corner rounding:

Safety distance (Xs, Zs)

Then, please enter all necessary technological

data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).
Cutting depth for roughing ()
Lateral distance by which the tool is shifted during
roughing.
Finishing offset in the X axis (x)
Offset that should remain during roughing.
Finishing offset in the Z axis (z)
Offset that should remain during roughing.

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CAM commands
Cycle Description
Roughing
1 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).

Z
W

2 The tool with roughing feed then rough-machines several facing operations in succession. In this, each time the tool shifts the
roughing infeed by () until the programmed
slide allowances (x, z) are reached.

Finishing
3 If another tool was programmed for the finishing, a tool change will take place at the tool
change point.

1
2

4 The tool with finishing feed then finish-machines an individual facing operation on the
remaining diameter ().

5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the

safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

Sequence of an individual facing operation during

roughing

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CAM commands
##CAM:Gewindeschneiden201##
Thread Cutting 1

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.
This cycle enables to machine
longitudinal threads (inside
and outside).

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point of the thread

Geometry

re

in

si

de

e
id
ts
ou

Thread type
You can choose among the following standardized
thread types:

th

th

re

ad

ad

Moving direction:

Coordinate (Zf)
Coordinate of the end point of the thread

Free pitch thread

M (S.I.) Normal pitch metric thread
M (S.I.F.) Fine pitch metric thread
B.S.W. (W) Normal pitch Withworth thread
B.S.F. Fine pitch Withworth thread
U.N.C. Normal pitch unified American
thread
U.N.F. Fine pitch unified American thread
Note:
With the thread type free pitch thread the
thread pitch P and the thread depth H can be
freely chosen.
With all other thread types the thread pitch P
and the thread depth H will be automatically
preset with standardized values after input of
the thread diameter .
In case a thread diameter is entered which is
not standardized, EASY CYCLE will automatically set the next standardized diameter.

Thread diameter ()
Thread pitch (P)

Safety distance (Xs, Zs)

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tiv

ta

ct

iv
ac

Starting angle (W)

Position of the spindle

no

Thread runout ()

Depth of thread (H)

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CAM commands
Then, please enter all necessary technological
data (tool number, direction of rotation, spindle
speed).

Maximum cutting depth ()

Maximum cutting depth by which the tool is shifted
during roughing.
Minimum cutting depth (min)
Minimum cutting depth by which the tool is shifted
during roughing.

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re
no

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pe

at

tit

io

Repeat last threading pass

In order to observe tolerances or to remove a fin,
it is possible to repeat the last threading pass
without infeed.

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CAM commands
Cycle Description
1 According to the spindle's chosen direction of
rotation, a right or left thread will be turned.
2 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).
3 The thread will be cut in several radial grooving operations until the thread depth (H) is
reached. The infeed () of the individual operations depends on which operation it is (,
2, 3, 4, ...). If a decreasing infeed
is lower than the minimum infeed (min), at
least (min) will be fed in.
4 If selected - the tool repeats the last threading
operation.
5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the
safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

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CAM commands
##CAM:Gewindeschneiden202##
Thread Cutting 2

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.
This cycle enables to machine
tapered threads (inside and
outside).

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point of the thread

Geometry

re

in

si

de

e
id
ts
ou

Thread type
You can choose among the following standardized
thread types:

th

th

re

ad

ad

Moving direction:

Coordinates (Xf, Zf)

Coordinates of the end point of the thread

Free pitch thread

M (S.I.) Normal pitch metric thread
M (S.I.F.) Fine pitch metric thread
B.S.W. (W) Normal pitch Withworth thread
B.S.F. Fine pitch Withworth thread
U.N.C. Normal pitch unified American
thread
U.N.F. Fine pitch unified American thread
Thread diameter ()

Note:
With the thread type free pitch thread the
thread pitch P and the thread depth H can be
freely chosen.
With all other thread types the thread pitch P
and the thread depth H will be automatically
preset with standardized values after input of
the thread diameter .
In case a thread diameter is entered which is
not standardized, EASY CYCLE will automatically set the next standardized diameter.

Starting angle (W)

Position of the spindle
Safety distance (Xs, Zs)
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ta

tiv
ac

Thread runout ()

no

Depth of thread (H)

ct

iv

Thread pitch (P)

+ pos. arithmetic sign: dimension in direction of
the thread
- neg. arithmetic sign: dimension in direction of
the Z axis

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CAM commands
Then, please enter all necessary technological
data (tool number, direction of rotation, spindle
speed).

Types of infeed:

c
in ent
fe ri
ed c
in
th fee
e d
fla a
n lo
in k ng
zi fee
g- d
za in
g

Maximum cutting depth ()

Maximum cutting depth by which the tool is shifted
during roughing.
Minimum cutting depth (min)
Minimum cutting depth by which the tool is shifted
during roughing.
Angle of infeed ()
Half flank angle (normally 30)

c
fe rea
ed s

in

Repeat last threading pass

In order to observe tolerances or to remove a fin,
it is possible to repeat the last threading pass
without infeed.

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re
no

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pe

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tit

io

in

de

c
in o n
fe s
ed t a

Decreasing or constant cutting depth

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CAM commands
Cycle Description
1 According to the spindle's chosen direction of
rotation, a right or left thread will be turned.
2 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).
3 The thread will be cut in several operations
until the thread depth (H) is reached.
The icon-selected infeed is carried out:
at a constant infeed each time of (),
at an infeed decreasing by (, 2, 3,
4, ...). If a decreasing infeed is lower
than the minimum infeed (min), at least
(min) will be fed in.
The icon-selected infeed type will be taken into
account.
4 If selected - the tool repeats the last threading
operation.
5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the
safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

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CAM commands
##CAM:Gewindeschneiden203##
Thread Cutting 3

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.
This cycle enables to machine
face threads.

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point of the thread

Geometry

Coordinates (Xf, Zf)

Coordinates of the end point of the thread
Thread pitch (P)
+ pos. arithmetic sign: dimension in direction of
the thread
- neg. arithmetic sign: dimension in direction of
the Z axis
Depth of thread (H)

Note:
With the thread type free pitch thread the
thread pitch P and the thread depth H can be
freely chosen.
With all other thread types the thread pitch P
and the thread depth H will be automatically
preset with standardized values after input of
the thread diameter .
In case a thread diameter is entered which is
not standardized, EASY CYCLE will automatically set the next standardized diameter.

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tiv

iv

Safety distance (Xs, Zs)

ac

ct

no

ta

Starting angle (W)

Position of the spindle

Thread runout ()

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CAM commands
Then, please enter all necessary technological
data (tool number, direction of rotation, spindle
speed).

Types of infeed:

c
in ent
fe ri
ed c
in
th fee
e d
fla a
n lo
in k ng
zi fee
g- d
za in
g

Maximum cutting depth ()

Maximum cutting depth by which the tool is shifted
during roughing.
Minimum cutting depth (min)
Minimum cutting depth by which the tool is shifted
during roughing.
Angle of infeed ()
Half flank angle (normally 30)
Decreasing or constant cutting depth

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pe
re
no

re

pe

at

tit

io

c
in ons
fe ta
ed n
t
de
in cr
fe ea
ed s
in
g

Repeat last threading pass

In order to observe tolerances or to remove a fin,
it is possible to repeat the last threading pass
without infeed.

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Cycle Description
1 According to the spindle's chosen direction of
rotation, a right or left thread will be turned.
2 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).
3 The thread will be cut in several operations
until the thread depth (H) is reached.
The icon-selected infeed is carried out:
at a constant infeed each time of (),
at an infeed decreasing by (, 2, 3,
4, ...). If a decreasing infeed is lower
than the minimum infeed (min), at least
(min) will be fed in.
The icon-selected infeed type will be taken into
account.
4 If selected - the tool repeats the last threading
operation.
5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the
safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

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##CAM:Gewindeschneiden203##
Multiple Gear Thread

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.
This cycle enables to machine
outside, inside and tapered
threads with any number of
threads.

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point of the thread

re

si

de

Free pitch thread

in

id
ts
ou

Thread type
You can choose among the following standardized
thread types:

th

th

re

Moving direction:

Coordinates (Xf, Zf)

Coordinates of the end point of the thread

ad

ad

Geometry

M (S.I.) Normal pitch metric thread

M (S.I.F.) Fine pitch metric thread
B.S.W. (W) Normal pitch Withworth thread
B.S.F. Fine pitch Withworth thread
U.N.C. Normal pitch unified American
thread
U.N.F. Fine pitch unified American thread
Thread diameter ()
Thread pitch (P)
+ pos. arithmetic sign: dimension in direction of
the thread
- neg. arithmetic sign: dimension in direction of
the Z axis

Thread runout ()
Starting angle (W)
Position of the spindle
Safety distance (Xs, Zs)
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ct
ta

tiv
ac

Number of threads (N)

no

Depth of thread (H)

iv

Note:
With the thread type free pitch thread the
thread pitch P and the thread depth H can be
freely chosen.
With all other thread types the thread pitch P
and the thread depth H will be automatically
preset with standardized values after input of
the thread diameter .
In case a thread diameter is entered which is
not standardized, EASY CYCLE will automatically set the next standardized diameter.

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Then, please enter all necessary technological
data (tool number, direction of rotation, spindle
speed).

Types of infeed:

c
in ent
fe ri
ed c
in
th fee
e d
fla a
n lo
in k ng
zi fee
g- d
za in
g

Maximum cutting depth ()

Maximum cutting depth by which the tool is shifted
during roughing.
Minimum cutting depth (min)
Minimum cutting depth by which the tool is shifted
during roughing.
Angle of infeed ()
Half flank angle (normally 30)

c
fe rea
ed s

in

Repeat last threading pass

In order to observe tolerances or to remove a fin,
it is possible to repeat the last threading pass
without infeed.

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pe
re
no

re

pe

at

tit

io

in

de

c
in o n
fe s
ed t a

Decreasing or constant cutting depth

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Cycle Description
1 According to the spindle's chosen direction of
rotation, a right or left thread will be turned.
2 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).
3 The thread will be cut in several operations
until the thread depth (H) is reached.
The icon-selected infeed is carried out:
at a constant infeed each time of (),
at an infeed decreasing by (, 2, 3,
4, ...). If a decreasing infeed is lower
than the minimum infeed (min), at least
(min) will be fed in.
The icon-selected infeed type will be taken into
account.
4 If selected - the tool repeats the last threading
operation.
5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the
safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

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##CAM:Einstechen_1##
Grooving Cycle 1

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.

in
tu

de

id

in

si

ts
ou

rn

rn
tu

Moving direction:

Geometry

in

This cycle enables to machine

a straight, radial groove.

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point

Note:
The groove has to be the same size or must
be larger than the tool width.
It is absolutely necessary to enter the tool
width (B) during tool calibration.

Coordinates (Xf, Zf)

Coordinates of the end point
Remaining diameter ()
Final turning diameter

The cutting depth for roughing should be a

little bit smaller than the tool width.

Number of grooves (N)

Distance between grooves (I)
Distance between two grooves (from Xi1Zi1 - XiZi2).
2
For one groove only please enter I=0.
Safety distance (Xs, Zs)
Then, please enter all necessary technological
data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).
Cutting depth for roughing ()
Lateral distance by which the tool is shifted during
roughing.
Dwell time (t)
Finishing offset ()
Offset that should remain during roughing.

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Cycle Description
Roughing
1 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).

Z
W

2 The tool with roughing feed then rough-machines several turning operations in succession. In this, each time the tool shifts the
roughing infeed by () until the programmed
slide allowance () is reached and lingers there
for (t) - if entered.

X
Xs, Zs

Sequence of the plunge-cutting passes during

roughing
Finishing
3 If another tool was programmed for the finishing,
a tool change will take place at the tool change
point.

Z
W

4 The tool with finishing feed then finish-machines an individual grooving operation on the
remaining diameter ().
5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the
safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

X
Xs, Zs

Sequence of the plunge-cutting pass during

finish-machining

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##CAM:Einstechen_2##
Grooving Cycle 2

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.
This cycle enables to machine
a straight, axial groove.

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point

Geometry

Coordinates (Xf, Zf)

Coordinates of the end point
Depth of groove (R)
Z coordinate of the groove
Number of grooves (N)

Note:
The groove has to be the same size or must
be larger than the tool width.
It is absolutely necessary to enter the tool
width (B) during tool calibration.

Distance between grooves (I)

Distance between two grooves (from Xi1Zi1 - XiZi2). For one groove only please enter I=0.
2
Safety distance (Xs, Zs)

The cutting depth for roughing should be a

little bit smaller than the tool width.

Then, please enter all necessary technological

data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).
Cutting depth for roughing ()
Lateral distance by which the tool is shifted during
roughing.
Dwell time (t)
in seconds
Finishing offset ()
Offset that should remain during roughing.v

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Cycle Description
Roughing
1 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).

Z
W

2 The tool with roughing feed then rough-machines several grooving operations in succession. In this, each time the tool shifts the
roughing infeed by () until the programmed
slide allowance () is reached and lingers there
for (t) - if entered.

Xs, Zs
X
Sequence of grooving operations during
roughing

Finishing
3 If another tool was programmed for the finishing,
a tool change will take place at the tool change
point.

Z
W

4 The tool with finishing feed then finish-machines an individual grooving operation on the
remaining diameter ().
5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the
safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

Xs, Zs
X
Sequence of grooving operations during
finishing

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##CAM:Einstechen_3##
Grooving Cycle 3

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.
This cycle enables to machine a
wedge-shaped, radial groove.

rn

in

ou

si

ts

de

id

tu

tu

rn

in

in

Moving direction:

Geometry

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point
Coordinates (Xf, Zf)
Coordinates of the end point
Remaining diameter ()
Final turning diameter
Flank angle ()
Flank angle ()

d
re
ch

am

fe

d
de
un
ro

sh

ar

p-

ed

ge

at

45

Corner rounding:

Number of grooves (N)

Distance between grooves (I)
Distance between two grooves (from Xi1Zi1 -
XiZi
).
For
one
groove
only
please
enter
I=0.
2
2
Safety distance (Xs, Zs)

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Then, please enter all necessary technological
data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).

Cutting depth for roughing ()

Lateral distance by which the tool is shifted during
roughing.
Note:
The groove has to be the same size or must
be larger than the tool width.
It is absolutely necessary to enter the tool
width (B) during tool calibration.

Finishing offset ()
Offset that should remain during roughing.

The cutting depth for roughing should be a

little bit smaller than the tool width.

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Cycle Description
Roughing
1 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).
2 The tool with roughing feed then rough-machines several grooving operations in succession. In this, each time the tool shifts the
roughing infeed by (), taking into account the
thread angles(, ) until the programmed slide
allowance () is reached and lingers there for
(t) - if entered.
Finishing
3 If another tool was programmed for the finishing, a tool change will take place at the tool
change point.
4 The tool with finishing feed then finish-machines an individual grooving operation on the
remaining diameter ().
5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the
safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

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##CAM:Einstechen_4##
Grooving Cycle 4

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.
This cycle enables to machine a
wedge-shaped, axial groove.

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point

Geometry

Coordinates (Xf, Zf)

Coordinates of the end point
Depth of groove (R)
Z coordinate of the groove
Flank angle ()
Flank angle ()

d
re
ch

am

fe

d
de
un
ro

sh

ar

p-

ed

ge

at

45

Corner rounding:

Number of grooves (N)

Distance between grooves (I)
Distance between two grooves (from
Xi1Zi1 - XiZi
).
For
one
groove
only
please
enter
I=
0.
2
2
Safety distance (Xs, Zs)

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Then, please enter all necessary technological
data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).

Cutting depth for roughing ()

Lateral distance by which the tool is shifted during
roughing.
Note:
The groove has to be the same size or must
be larger than the tool width.
It is absolutely necessary to enter the tool
width (B) during tool calibration.

Finishing offset ()
Offset that should remain during roughing.

The cutting depth for roughing should be a

little bit smaller than the tool width.

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Cycle Description
Roughing
1 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).
2 The tool with roughing feed then rough-machines several grooving operations in succession. In this, each time the tool shifts the
roughing infeed by (), taking into account the
thread angles(, ) until the programmed slide
allowance () is reached and lingers there for
(t) - if entered.
Finishing
3 If another tool was programmed for the finishing,
a tool change will take place at the tool change
point.
4 The tool with finishing feed then finish-machines an individual grooving operation on the
remaining diameter ().
5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the
safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

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##CAM:Trennzyklus##
Cut-Off Cycle

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.
This cycle enables to quickly
cut off turning components.

Coordinates (Xi, Zi)

Coordinates of the starting point

Geometry

Diameter (f)
Final diameter

d
re
am

fe

d
ch

de
un
ro

sh

ar

p-

ed

ge

Note:
Select f = 0 to cut off workpieces.
It is absolutely necessary to enter the tool
width (B) during tool calibration.

at

45

Corner rounding:

Safety distance (Xs, Zs)

Then, please enter all necessary technological

data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).
Feed rate for cutting-off cycle (Fr)
Feed rate at which the tool moves from the intermediate diameter to the final diameter. In doing
so, the feed rate F is gradually adjusted to the
feed rate Fr.
Diameter (r)
Intermediate diameter

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Cycle Description
1 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).

Z
W

2 Then the tool with feed (F) grooves to the

intermediate diameter (r). The feed (F) is adjusted step by step to the feed (Fr) until the end
diameter (f). If selected - bevels and radii will
be created if needed by multiple grooving.

r
Fr
F

3 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the

safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

X
Xs, Zs

Sequence of grooving operations during cutting

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##CAM:Konturdrehen##
Contour Turning
This cycle enables to turn an
already defined contour. Defined
contours are saved in the window "machining steps".

ne
In

ou

ts

id

nd

re

tu

he

rn

in

Moving direction:

Geometry

qu

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Z
nt
ra

ad

ad

qu

ra

nt

Taper position:
Please define the area in the quadrant that you
wish to machine.

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ra
e
th
g
on
al

al

on

th

ax

ax

is

Machining direction:

is

pa

pa

ra

lle

lle

lt

lt

ax

co

is

nt

ou

Cutting movement characteristic:

Distance during 1st roughing pass ()

Distance during parallel contour pre-roughing
With profile repetition, the material quantity that
should be removed from the parent part must be
defined.
Coordinates (Xi, Zi)
Coordinates of the starting point
Safety distance (Xs, Zs)
Contour
Select a contour from the select list.

By pressing this soft key, you get back to the contour management to define a new contour. When
going back, the new contour will be automatically
selected in the list.

Create
contour

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Then, please enter all necessary technological
data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).

Feed for infeed at relief cut (Fb)

Feed rate during roughing parallel to axis
Cutting depth for roughing ()
Lateral distance by which the tool is shifted during
roughing.

Schlichtaufma

is
ax

to

ol

sh

ap

Finishing offset either by tool shape or axis:

Finishing offset ()
Offset that should remain during roughing.
Finishing offset in the X axis (x)
Offset that should remain during roughing.
Finishing offset in the Z axis (z)
Offset that should remain during roughing.

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Cycle Description
Roughing
1 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).
2 Then the tool with roughing feed moves to
the first contour point and rough-machines
axis/contour parallel several turning/facing operations in succession. In this, each time the
tool shifts the roughing infeed by () until the
programmed slide allowances ( or x, z) are
reached. With axis-parallel pre-roughing, the
grooving feed (Fb) of the tool must be defined
in the pockets.
Finishing
3 If another tool was programmed for the finishing,
a tool change will take place at the tool change
point.
4 Then the tool with finishing infeed finish-machines the contour in an individual turning
operation.
5 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the
safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

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##CAM:Bohren##
Drilling Cycle

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.

Z coordinate of the drilling center

Geometry

Safety distance Z (Zs)

Total depth (L)
Actual drilling depth in Z

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Then, please enter all necessary technological
data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).

Drilling stroke for 1st cutting depth ()

1st depth of a drilling operation
Reducing factor for drilling stroke (K)
Factor by which the subsequent drilling strokes
will be reduced.
Minimum drilling stroke (min)
Smallest cutting depth required (only for decreasing cutting depth)
Dwell time (t)
in seconds

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Example 1:
Total drilling depth L = 20 mm,
drilling stroke = 7mm, reducing factor K = 1

Xs, Zs

The control automatically calculates the number

of the required infeeds from L and :
20 : 7 = 2.85 3
This means that 3 drilling operations will be carried out until the total drilling depth of L = 20 mm
is reached.
1. drilling depth = 7mm
2. drilling depth = 14mm
3. drilling depth = 20mm

Example 2:

Total drilling depth L = 20mm,

drilling stroke = 7mm, reducing factor K = 0,8

'= + (*K)
'

1. drilling depth=

= 7mm
Xs, Zs

2. drilling depth = + '

= + (*K)

= 7 + (7*0,8)

= 12,6mm

3. drilling depth = + ' + ''

= + (K*( + (*K)))

= 7 + (0,8*12,6)

= 17,08mm

X
'= + (*K)
''= + (K*')
''

'

Xs, Zs

4. drilling depth = L

= 20.000mm
Z

K = 0 or 1: no reducing factor (drilling stroke

unchanged). The total depth is divided equally.
The cutting depth is automatically calculated (see
example 1).

K 1: first drilling operation with depth =,

second drilling operation with depth = + (*K),
third drilling operation with depth = + (K*( +
(*K)))
(see example 2)

L
''

'

Xs, Zs

Example 2

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Cycle Description
1 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).
2 The tool with roughing feed then taps several
tapping operations in succession. In this, the
tool moves to the safety distance and then
advances by the calculated infeed in each case
(see example). The tool dwells (t) at the hole
depth - if entered.
3 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the
safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.

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##CAM:Gewindebohren##
Tapping Cycle

Selection of the cycle from the

cycle group by means of the
soft keys Previous variant
and Next variant.

Z coordinate of the drilling center

Geometry

Safety distance Z (Zs)

Total depth (L)
Actual drilling depth in Z
Thread type
You can choose among the following standardized
thread types:

Caution:
Only tool holders with longitudinal compensation must be used for this cycle.

Free pitch thread

M (S.I.) Normal pitch metric thread
M (S.I.F.) Fine pitch metric thread
B.S.W. (W) Normal pitch Withworth thread

Note:
With the thread type free pitch thread the
thread pitch P and the thread depth H can be
freely chosen.
With all other thread types the thread pitch P
and the thread depth H will be automatically
preset with standardized values after input of
the thread diameter .
In case a thread diameter is entered which is
not standardized, EASY CYCLE will automatically set the next standardized diameter.

B.S.F. Fine pitch Withworth thread

U.N.C. Normal pitch unified American
thread
U.N.F. Fine pitch unified American thread

Thread pitch (P)

Thread diameter ()
Then, please enter all necessary technological
data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).

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Cycle Description
1 The tool moves in rapid traverse to the safety
distance (Xs, Zs).

Xs, Zs

2 Then the tool with feed (F) taps the thread until
the depth (L) is reached. The spindle stops and
starts in the opposite direction.

3 At the end, the tool will be pulled back to the

safety distance (Xs, Zs) in rapid traverse.
X

Sequence of the thread tapping

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##CAM:Positionieren##
Positioning
You can traverse or position
the tool in a straight way.
Use:
to position the tool prior to
the machining itsself
to traverse the tool between
two cycles

Geometry

The tool traverses from its current position to its

target position in a straight line.
The tool traverses from its current position first in
X and then in Z to its target position.
The tool traverses from its current position first in
Z and then in X to its target position.
The tool moves at rapid traverse.

The tools moves at the programmed feed rate F.

Coordinates
The target position is defined by X and Z.

Then, please enter all necessary technological

data (tool number, direction of rotation, feed rate,
spindle speed).

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ISO edit
This cycle is used for restricted
DIN/ISO code programming.
A syntax check can be performed
via the "Check" button.
With the aid of the "Open" button
you can embed "foreign" ISO code.
The "Save" button is used to save
the ISO code.

Overview of M-commands
COMMAND

MEANING

M0

Programmed stop

M1

Optional stop (program only stops at OPT. STOP)

M2

Program end

M3

Spindle ON, clockwise

M4

Spindle ON, anti-clockwise

M5

Spindle OFF

M6

Tool change

M7

Minimal lubrication ON

M8

Coolant ON

M9

Coolant OFF, minimal lubrication OFF

M20

Mandrel BACK

M21

Mandrel FORWARDS

M25

OPEN clamping device

M26

CLOSE clamping device

M30

Main program end

M71

Blow out ON

M72

Blow out OFF

M90

Manual chuck

M91

Tensile clamping device (e.g.: jaw chuck)

M92

Compressive clamping device (e.g.: collet chuck)

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Overview of G-commands

COMMAND

MEANING

FORMAT

G0

Rapid feed

G0 X... Y... Z...

G1

Linear interpolation

G1 X... Y... Z...

Circular interpolation, clockwise

G2 X... Y... Z... I... J... K...

G2 X... Y... Z... R...

G2
G3

Circular interpolation, anti-clockwise

G3 X... Y... Z... I... J... K...

G3 X... Y... Z... R...

G4

Dwell time (in seconds)

G4 F...

G33

Thread cutting

G33 X... Y... Z... L-pitch

G40

Deselection of tool radius correction

G40

G41

Tool radius correction, left

G41

G42

Tool radius correction, right

G42

G94

Feed rate per minute

G94

G95

Feed rate per revolution

G95

G96

Constant cutting speed

G96

G97

Constant speed

G97

I, J, K
R=+
R=-

circle centre point in cartesian coordinates, related to start point.

angle smaller or equal 180.
angle larger 180.

Other commands
COMMAND

MEANING

FORMAT

Tool selection

T...

Cutting edge length

D...

Spindle speed

S...

Feed rate

F...

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Coordinate transformation
The cycle Coordinate transformation serves
to zero offset the workpiece zero point (W). The
following possibilities exist:

Absolute Zero-Offset

Coordinates (X, Z)
Absolute zero-offset of the
workpiece zero point (W):
X...absolute zero-offset on
the X axis
Z...absolute zero-offset on
the Z axis

Incremental Zero-Offset

Coordinates (x, z)
Incremental zero-offset of the
workpiece zero point (W):
x...incremental zero-offset
on the X axis
z...incremental zer-offset
on the Z axis

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Cancel Zero-Offset

The zero offset of the workpiece zero point (W) is cancelled.

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##Simulation##

Simulation

CAMConcept simulation window

The simulation window shows the machining of
the workpiece.
Besides the simulation window, the current feed
rates, spindle speeds, names and position values
of the tool are displayed.
The machining time is displayed in hours: minutes:
seconds.centiseconds.
Error messages are also displayed here, e.g.
danger of collision.

Note:
You can modify existing tools and create new
tools by means of the 3D ToolGenerator (see
chapter 3D ToolGenerator).

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##NC-Start##
NC start
The simulation is started with this symbol.
A CAMConcept project must be open in order
to be able to start the simulation. The file name
of the CAMConcept project being open at the
moment is displayed in the upper center of the
simulation window (e.g.: flange9.ecc).

##NC-Reset##
NC reset
With this symbol the simulation and the CNC program are aborted and they return to their initial
state.

##NC-Stop##
NC stop
With this symbol the simulation and the CNC
program are stopped. The simulation can be
continued by means of the symbol "NC start".

##Einzelsatz_ein/aus##
Single block on/off
This symbol enables to stop the simulation after
every block.
The simulation can be continued by means of the
symbol "NC start".

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##CAM:Alarme_der_3D_Simulation##
Alarms of the 3D simulation
This symbol signalizes that CAMConcept has
detected one or several errors in the 3D simulation.
Press the symbol and the alarm window will be
opened. The alarm messages are listed in the
alarm window.
With "Delete" alarms are acknowledged and
deleted.
With "OK" alarms are confirmed and remain in
the alarm list.

##CAM:Zyklenliste##
Cycle lists
After having selected the symbol, the window
"cycle list" will appear. It displays all defined
cycles of a project. The cycle being machined at
the moment is displayed with a frame.

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##CAM:Einstellungen_3D_Simulation##
3D-simulation settings
After having selected the symbol, the window for
the simulation properties will appear.
You can define the following
settings in the register card
"View".
Global resolution:
You can enter values from 0.01
to 0.3. The higher the resolution, the more precise is the
structure of the 3D image.
Viewing direction:
With the viewing direction the
initial view on the unmachined
part can be pre-set. However,
the viewing direction can always be changed during simulation by means of the mouse
as well.

Representation type:

Normal representation

Wire model, complete

Transparent unmachined part

2D profile, shaded

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View:
The section view enables to observe normally hidden sequences. You may choose
between the following views:

full 3D-view

3/4 view

1/2 view

1/4 view
You can define the following
settings in the register card
"Parameter":
Visability:
clamping device
visible/ invisible
tailstock
visible/ invisible
tools
visible/ invisible
General:
collision detection on/off
waiting cycles
0-99

Collision detection:
During collision detection the following situations
are monitored:
Contacts between tool and clamping device.
When the display of the clamping device is
switched off, collisions of clamping devices are
not monitored.
Contacts of non-cutting tool parts with the workpiece or the clamping device.

Waiting cycles
The simulation can be slowed down by means
of waiting cycles. A waiting cycle is the freely
definable time that has to pass between two tool
movements. The waiting cycle is defined in values
between 0 and 99.
The higher the value of the waiting cycle, the
longer lasts the simulation.

In case of a collision the collision type will be displayed and the simulation will be aborted.

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CAM commands
##Zoombefehle_fr_die_Simulation##
Zoom commands for the simulation
The navigation bar enables to zoom and shift the
simulation image.
Zoom in
After the symbol has been selected, the view is
zoomed in by one step.
Zoom out
After the symbol has been selected, the view is
zoomed out by one step.
To zoom the simulation image in or out in an
infinitely variable way, press "Ctrl" + the left
mouse button + mouse movement upwards or
downwards.

Shift
After selection of the symbol the view is shifted
step by step.
Press the right mouse button + mouse movement
in the required direction to shift the simulation
image in an infinitely variable way.

Rotate
At any time you can rotate the simulation image
in one plane as required by pressing and holding
the left mouse button. For movements around the
Z axis press "Shift" + left mouse button + mouse
movement to the right or to the left.

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##Werkzeugmodellierung_mit_3D-ToolGenerator##

Tool modelling with the 3D-Tool

Generator
With the 3D-ToolGenerator you can modify existing tools and create new tools.

1
2
4

6
7

1 Register cards for "Geometry", "General" and

"Machines" for drilling and milling tools and
"Tip", "Holder", "General" and "Machines" for
turning tools.
2 Selection of tool types
3 This window enables the input of tool dimensions.
4 Graphical support for the tool dimensioning
5 Choice of tools for the selected tool type
6 Choice of tool types (here: only drill)
"Turning tool", "Milling tool" and "Drilling
tool"
reduce the tool choice to the respective type
(here: only drilling tools are listed).
"All" does not reduce the tool choice.

10

11

12

13

14

7 Buttons for quickly browsing through the

tools
go to first tool in the group

go to last tool in the group

go forward in the list by one tool

go back in the list by one tool

8 Button
9 Button
10 Button
11 Button
12 Button
13 Button
14 Button
tor

to delete tools
to create new tools
to copy tools
to save changes
for 3D visualization
to sort tools
to terminate the 3DView tool genera-

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Generating a new tool

New

Set the selection for tool types to "Selection

all".
Press the button to generate new tools.
Select the tool name, the tool type and the
measurement system.

OK

Confirm the entries with "OK".

Define all tool dimensions.
Define all tool colours (see
"select tool colour").

Confirm the entries with "Store".

Store

Copying a tool
Call the tool you wish to copy.
Press the button to copy tools.
Enter the new tool name.
Confirm the inputs with "Save".

Copy

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Changing an existing tool
Call the tool you wish to change.
Change the values.
Confirm the entries with "Store".

Store

Selecting a tool colour

Make a double click with
the mouse pointer in the coloured box of the tool colour.
The window "Select tool colour" will appear.
Select the required colour.

Confirm the entries with "OK".

OK

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CAM commands
Visualizing a tool
Press the button for 3D visualization.

3D on

Rotating image

Shift

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Zooming
Ctrl

Shifting

Sorting function
The sorting sequence makes it possible to display
the tools being sorted according to tool types.
Every time the sorting sequence is changed, the
selection for tools will be updated.
Press the button for sorting.

Sort

Define new sorting sequence.

Confirm the entries with "OK".

OK

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NC commands

F: NC commands
NC mode
By clicking on the "NC" switchover icon all of the
NC command icons are activated. The NC mode
remains active until it is deselected with CAD,
CAM or AV.

The machine functions in the numerical keypad are

only active if NUM Lock is not enabled.
You can use both the CAMConcept icons and the
keys on the numerical keypad to select functions.

Key functions in the numerical keypad

= SBL

= OPT STOP

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NC commands
##NC-Teil##

NC part
##NC:Programmabarbeitung##

Working through the NC program

Screen layout for an NC part
2

7 Cycle list
The defined cycles of a project are displayed
here. The cycle currently being executed is
shown with a grey background.
8 Status indication; operating mode display;
9 Softkeys for switching between the reference
position display and the remaining path display,
or for setting the block scan

1
2
3
4
5

Project name
Program execution commands
Alarm and message bar
NC position displays; technology data;
Display showing the current value for feed rate
or speed
6 Display showing the programmed value for
feed rate or speed

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NC commands
NC start
This icon is used to switch from "JOG" mode to
"AUTO" mode and start the NC program run for
the selected program.

NC reset
This icon is used to switch from "AUTO" mode to
"JOG" mode and abort the NC program run and
return to the initial state.

NC stop
This icon is used to stop the NC program run.
The simulation can be continued with the "NC
start" icon.
In the intermediate stop position you can perform
various manual changes (e.g. with the periphery
commands).

Single block ON/OFF

This icon is used to stop the NC program run after
every block. The NC program run can be continued
with the "NC start" icon each time.
If single block is switched on the text "SBL" (= Single Block) appears in the simulation window.

Dry run
This icon is used to set the status "Dry Run"
(= test run). On starting of the NC program the
main spindle is not switched on and the carriages
are moved with a fixed feed speed.
A dry run must only be performed without a workpiece.
If dry run is switched on the text "DRY" appears
in the simulation window.

Machine referencing
This icon is used to run the machine to its reference
point.

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NC commands
##NC:Satzvorlauf##
Block scan
With the "Block scan" function, cycles can be
skipped when running the program.
Skipping cycles with the "Block scan" function

Block
scan

Press the softkey.

Use the cursor keys to select the cycle at which
you wish the NC program to resume.

Press the softkey. Wait until CAMConcept has

calculated the remaining program. Do not press
"NC-Start" until CAMConcept asks you to do
so in the status bar. The skipped cycles are not
executed.

Comm.
adv.
Start

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NC commands

Periphery
The task of the periphery functions is to control
the required NC machine accessories.
The scope of displayed periphery functions
depends on the installation. Functions which are
not available are shown with a grey background.

Spindle anti-clockwise
This icon is used to switch on the main spindle
anti-clockwise.

Spindle stop
This icon is used to switch off the main spindle.

Spindle clockwise
This icon is used to switch on the main spindle
clockwise.

Open / close clamping device

This icon is used to open or close the clamping
device.
Please note that the clamping device can only be
opened with the door open.

Mandrel forwards / back

These icons are used to move the mandrel
forwards or backwards.

Blowing-out device ON/OFF

This icon is used to switch the blowing-out device
on for 3 seconds.

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Open / close automatic door
These icons are used to open or close the
machine door.
Please note that the clamping device can only be
opened with the door open.

Coolant ON/OFF
This icon is used to switch the coolant pump on
or off.

Next tool
This icon is used to advance the tool drum by
1 tool. This function can also be performed by
pressing the key combination ALT + K.

Auxiliary drives ON/OFF

These icons are used to switch the auxiliary drives
on or off.

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NC commands
##NC:Vorschub_F##
Feed rate F [mm/min]
The feed rate F is the speed in mm/min (feet/
min) at which the centre of the tool moves on its
path. The maximum feed rate can vary for each
of the machine axes and is defined by machine
parameters.

Input
Use the key to select the feed rate input field.
Enter the required feed rate.
Press the "Enter" key. The desired value is
automatically entered in the display for the
programmed value.
Rapid feed
For the rapid feed enter F99999. When the data
are adopted (by pressing "Enter") the value
is then corrected to the rapid feed rate of the
current machine.
Feed control
The feed rate value F you have programmed
corresponds to 100%.
With the aid of these buttons or with the "Feed
override" function you can change the set feed
rate F by a percentage factor.

Adjustment range:
0% to 120% of the programmed feed rate.
Only the changed percentage - but not the resulting
effective value - is displayed.
A level of 100% cannot be exceeded in rapid
feed.

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NC commands
##NC:Spindeldrehzahl_S##
Spindle speed S [rpm]
The spindle speed S is entered as revolutionsper-minute (rpm).

Input
Use the key to select the spindle speed input
field.
Enter the desired speed.
Press the "Enter" key. The desired value is
automatically entered in the display for the
programmed value.
Spindle speed correction
The spindle speed S you have programmed
corresponds to 100%.
With the aid of these key combinations or the
"Spindle speed override" function you can change
the set spindle speed S by a percentage factor.

Adjustment range:
50% to 120% of the programmed spindle speed.
Only the changed percentage - but not the resulting
effective value - is displayed.

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Constant cutting speed CSS [m/min]
The constant cutting speed CSS is specified in
(m/min) or (inches/min).
If constant cutting speed is activated the spindle
speed is automatically adjusted according to the
workpiece diameter so that the cutting speed S
(in m/min or inches/min) remains constant at the
cutting edge of the tool. This produces a more
consistent turning pattern and therefore better
surface quality.
If a workpiece with a large diameter is machined,
we recommend specifying a maximum spindle
speed limit. This will prevent prohibited high
speeds at small diameters.

Use the key to select the spindle speed input

field.
Enter the desired speed.
Activating CSS
Activate the constant cutting speed in the CAM
mode for the relevant cycle. The programmed
spindle speed S is automatically converted to
the constant cutting speed CSS.

CSS

Enter the required constant cutting speed.

Enter the maximum spindle speed limit Smax.
Deactivating CSS
Press the CSS button again to deactivate the
constant cutting speed. The programmed constant
cutting speed CSS is automatically converted to
the spindle speed S.

CSS

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NC commands
##NC:Koordinatenachsen_verfahren##
Traversing coordinate axes
Example: Traverse the X-axis to position 20
Use the key to select the input field for the axis
which is to be traversed.
Enter the required coordinate value.

20

Press the softkey to traverse the axis at the set

feed rate.

Position
approach

Setting / resetting a reference point

Setting a reference point
Use the key to select the input field for the
desired axis.
Enter the required reference value.
Press the "Enter" key.
CAMConcept opens a dialog box. Press "Enter"
to confirm this query.
Resetting a reference point
Use the key to select the input field for the
desired axis.
Press the softkey to reset a previously set reference point to the zero point of the machine.

Reset

Loading a new tool

Example: Select tool 3 with cutting edge 2
Use the key to select the tool number input
field.
Enter the number of the required tool (3).

Press "Enter" to load the tool.

Use the key to select the cutting edge number
input field.
Enter the number of the required cutting
edge (2).

Press "Enter" so that CAMConcept registers the

chosen cutting edge 2.
Note:
With the cutting edge number 0 no tool
movement is provided.

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Operations scheduling

G: Operations scheduling
##AV:Arbeitsvorbereitung_Modus##

Operations scheduling mode

The AV (= operations scheduling) command symbols are activated by clicking on the shift symbol
"AV".
The operations scheduling mode will remain active until it is deselected with CAD, CAM or NC.

The zoom commands are described in chapter B.

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Operations scheduling

Operations scheduling
##AV:Werkzeugtabelle_drucken##

Print tool table

After having selected the symbol, you can define
the entries for the text field in the input window.

Input window for the text field

##AV:Plaene_drucken##

Print plans
After having selected the symbol, you can specify
the print area with the mouse.
In the input window you can edit the engineering
drawing block and also set the scale.

Input window print plans

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Operations scheduling
##AV:Ebenen_Einstellungen##
Plane setting
After having selected the symbol, you can make
the planes either visible or invisible by switching
in the select window.

Level settings window

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Alarms

and

Messages

H: Alarms and Messages

Machine Alarms 6000 - 7999

These alarms will be triggered by the machines.

There are different alarms for the different machines.
The alarms 6000 - 6999 normally must be confirmed with RESET. The alarms 7000 - 7999 are
messages which normally will disappear when the
releasing situation is finished.

PC MILL 50 / 55 / 100 / 105 / 125 / 155

Concept MILL 55 / 105 / 155
6000: emergency off
The EMERGENCY OFF key was pressed. Remove the endangering situation and restart machine
and software.
6001: plc-cycle time exceeding
Contact EMCO Service.

6010: Drive x-axis not ready

The step motor board is defective or too hot, a
fuse or cabling is defective.
A running program will be stopped, the auxiliary
drives will be switched off, the reference position
will be lost.
Check fuses or contact EMCO service.

6002: plc - no program charged

Contact EMCO Service.

6011: Drive Y-axis not ready

see alarm 6010.

6003: PLC - no data unit

Contact EMCO Service.

6012: Drive Z-axis not ready

see alarm 6010.

6004: plc - ram memory failure

Contact EMCO Service.

6013: main drive not ready

Main drive power supply defective, main drive too
hot, fuse defective.
A running program will be stopped, the auxilliary
drives will be switched off.
Check fuses or contact EMCO Service.

6005: Overheat brakemodul

Main drive was braked too often, large changes
of speed within a short time. E4.2 active
6006: Overload brake resistor
see 6005

6014: No main spindle speed

This will be released, when the spindle speed is
lower than 20 rpm because of overload.
Alter cutting data (feed, infeed, spindle speed).
The CNC program will be aborted, the auxilliary
drives will be stopped.

6007: Safety circuit fault

Axis and main drive contactor with machine switched off not disabled. Contactor got stuck or contact error. E4.7 was not active during switch-on.

6019: VICE TIME EXCEED

The electric vice has not reached a stop position
within 30 seconds.
The control or the clamping device board are
defective, the vice is stuck. Adjust the proximity
switches of the stop position.

6009: safety circuit fault

Defective step motor system.
A running CNC program will be interrupted, the
auxiliary drives will be stopped, the reference
position will be lost.
Contact EMCO Service.

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6020: Vice failure
When the electric vice is closed, the signal "clamping device clamped" of the clamping device
board has failed.
The control, the clamping device board or the
wiring are defective.

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Messages

6047: tool disk unlocked

Tool drum turned out of locked position, inductive
proximity switch defective or disadjusted, fuse
defective, hardware defective.
A running CNC program will be interrupted.
Contact EMCO service.
When the tool drum is turned out of locked position (no defect), act as following:
Turn the drum into locking position manually
Change into MANUAL (JOG) mode.
Turn the key switch. Traverse the Z slide upwards,
until the alarm disappears.

6022: CLAMPING DEVICE BOARD DEFECTIVE

The signal "clamping device clamped" is constantly released, although no command has been
given.
Replace the board.

6048: dividing time exceeded

Dividing head stucks, insufficient pressured air
supply, hardware defective.
Check for collision, check pressured air supply or
contact EMCO service.

6024: machine door open

The door was opened while a machine movement.
The program will be aborted.
6027: DOOR LIMIT SWITCH DEFECTIVE
The limit switch of the automatic door is displaced,
defective, wrong cabled.
Contact EMCO service.

6049: interlocking time exceeded

see alarm 6048
6050: M25 at running main spindle
Cause: Programming mistake in NC program.
A running program will be aborted.
The auxilliary drives will be switched off.
Remedy: Correct NC program

6028: DOOR TIMEOUT

The automatic door stucks, the pressured air supply is insufficient, the limit switch is displaced.
Check door, pressured air supply, limit switch or
contact EMCO service.

6064: Door automatic not ready

Cause: pressure failure automatic door

automatic door stucks mechanically

limit switch for open end position defective

security print circuits defect

cabling defective

fuses defective
A running program will be aborted.
The auxilliary drives will be switched off.
Remedy: service automatic door

6030: NO PART CLAMPED

No workpiece inserted, vice cheek displaced,
control cam displaced, hardware defective.
Adjust or contact EMCO service.
6040: Tool turret index failure
After WZW procedure drum pressed down by
Z-axis. Spindle position wrong or mechanical
defect. E4.3=0 in lower state
6041: tool change timeout
Tool drum stucks (collision?), main drive not ready, fuse defective, hardware defective.
A running CNC program will be stopped.
Check for collisions, check fuses or contact
EMCO service.

6069: Clamping for TANI not open

When opening the clamping pressure switch does
not fall within 400ms. Pressure switch defective
or mechanical problem. E22.3
6070: Pressure switch for TANI missing
When closing the clamping pressure switch does
not respond. No compressed air or mechanical
problem. E22.3

6043-6046: tool disk position fault

Position error of main drive, error of position
supervising (inductive proximity switch defective
or disadjusted, drum allowance), fuse defective,
hardware defective.
The Z axis could have been slipped out of the
toothing while the machine was switched off.
A running CNC program will be stopped.
Contact EMCO service.

6071: Dividing device not ready

Servo Ready Signal from frequency converter
missing. Excess temperature drive TANI or frequency converter not ready for operation.

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Alarms

and

Messages

6072: VICE not ready

Attempt to start the spindle with an open vice or
without clamped workpiece.
Vice stucks mechanically, insufficient compressed
air supply, compressed air switch defective, fuse
defective, hardware defective.
Check the fuses or contact EMCO service.

7017: reference machine

Approach the reference point.
When the reference point is not active, manual
movements are possible only with key switch at
position "setting operation".
7018: turn key switch
With NC-Start the key switch was in position "setting operation".
NC-Start is locked.
Turn the key switch in the position "automatic" to
run a program.

6073: Dividing device not ready

Cause: locking switch defective

cabling defective

fuses defective
A running program will be aborted.
The auxilliary drives will be switched off.
Remedy: service automatic dividing device

lock the dividing device
6074: Dividing time exceeded
Cause: dividing device stucks mechanically

locking switch defective

cabling defective

fuses defective

insufficient compressed-air supply.
A running program will be aborted.
The auxilliary drives will be switched off.
Remedy: Check for collision, check the compressedair supply or contact the EMCO service.

7020: special operation mode active

Special operation mode: The machine door is
opened, the auxiliary drives are switched on, the
key switch is in position "setting operation" and
the consent key is pressed.
Manual traversing the axes is possible with open
door. Swivelling the tool turret is not possible with
open door. Running a CNC program is possible
only with standing spindle (DRYRUN) and SINGLE block operation.
For safety: If the consent key is pressed for more
than 40 sec. the function of this key is interrupted,
the consent key must be released and pressed
again.

6075: M27 at running main spindle

Cause: Programming mistake in NC program.
A running program will be aborted.
The auxilliary drives will be switched off.
Remedy: Correct NC program

7021: initialize tool turret

The tool turret operating was interrupted.
No traversing operation is possible.
Press tool turret key in JOG operation. Message
occurs after alarm 6040.

7000: invalid tool number programmed

The tool position was programmed larger than
10.
The CNC program will be stopped.
Interrupt program with RESET and correct the
program.

7022: Initialize tool turret !

see 7021
7023: waiting time main drive!
The LENZE frequency converter has to be separated from the mains supply for at least 20
seconds before you are allowed to switch it on
again. This message will appear when the door
is quickly openend/ closed (under 20 seconds).

7001: NO M6 programmed
For an automatic tool change you also have to
program a M6 after the T word.

7038: lubrication system fault

The pressure switch is defective or gagged.
NC-Start is locked. This can be reset only by
switching off and on the machine.
Contact EMCO service.

7007: feed Stop!

The axes have been stopped by the robotics interface (robotics entry FEEDHOLD).

7039: lubrication system fault

Not enough lubricant, the pressure switch is defective.
NC-Start is locked.
Check the lubricant and lubricate manually or
contact EMCO service.

7016: switch on auxiliary drives

The auxiliary drives are off. Press the AUX ON
key for at least 0.5 sec. (to avoid accidentally
switching on) to switch on the auxiliary drives.

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Alarms
7040: machine door open
The main drive can not be switched on and NCStart can not be activated (except special operation mode)
Close the machine to run a program.

and

Messages

7057: toolholder occupied

The clamped tool cannot be positioned in the tool
turret since the position is occupied.
Eject the tool from the main spindle when the
door is open by means of the PC keys "Strg" and
" 1 ".

7042: initialize machine door

Every movement and NC-Start are locked.
Open and close the machine door to initialize the
safety circuits.

7058: retracting the axes

The position of the tool turret arm cannot be clearly defined during the tool change.
Open the machine door, push the tool turret magazine backwards to the stop. Move the milling
head in the JOG mode upwards to the Z reference
switch and then traverse the reference point.

7043: piece count reached

A predetermined number of program runs was
reached. NC-Start is locked. Reset the counter
to continue.

7270: Offset compensation active !

Only with PC-MILL 105
Offset compensation activated by the following
operation sequence.
- Reference point not active
- Machine in reference mode
- Key switch in manual operation
- Press STRG (or CTRL) and simultaneously 4
This must be carried out if prior to the tool change
procedure spindle positioning is not completed
(tolerance window too large)

7050: no part clamped

After switching on or after an the vice is neither at
the open position nor at the closed position.
NC-Start is locked.
Traverse the vice manually on a valid end position.
7051: Dividing head not locked!
Either the dividing head is in an undefined position after the machine has been switched on,
or the locking signal after a dividing process is
missing.
Initiate the dividing process, check, respectively
adjust the proximity switch for locking.

7271: Compensation finished,data

saved !
see 7270

7054: VICE open

Cause: the workpiece is not clamped
When switching on the main spindle with M3/M4
alarm 6072 (vice not ready) will be released.
Remedy: Clamp
7055: Open tool clamping system
A tool is clamped in the main spindle and the
control does not recognize the corresponding T
number.
Eject the tool from the main spindle when the
door is open by means of the PC keys "Strg" and
" 1 ".
7056: setting data incorrect
An invalid tool number is stored in the setting
data.
Delete the setting data in the machine directory
xxxxx.pls.

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Alarms

and

Messages

H5

Alarms

and

Messages

PC TURN 50 / 55 / 105 / 120 / 125 / 155

Concept TURN 55 / 105 / 155 / 250
Concept MILL 250
EMCOMAT E160
EMCOMILL C40
6000: emergency off
The EMERGENCY OFF key was pressed.
The reference position will be lost, the auxiliary
drives will be switched off.
Remove the endangering situation and restart
machine and software.

6011: Drive Z-axis not ready

see 6010.
6012: Drive Z-axis not ready
see 6010.
6013: main drive not ready
Main drive power supply defective or main drive
too hot, fuse defective, over- or undervoltage
from mains.
A running program will be stopped, the auxilliary
drives will be switched off.
Check fuses or contact EMCO Service.

6001: plc-cycle time exceeding

The auxiliary drives will be switched off.
Contact EMCO Service.
6002: plc - no program charged
The auxiliary drives will be switched off.
Contact EMCO Service.

6004: plc - ram memory failure

The auxiliary drives will be switched off.
Contact EMCO Service.

6014: No main spindle speed

This alarm will be released, when the spindle
speed is lower than 20 rpm because of overload.
Alter cutting data (feed, infeed, spindle speed).
The CNC program will be aborted, the auxiliary
drives will be switched off.

6005: K2 or K3 not de-energized

Turn machine on/off. Defective security board.

6015: No driven tool spindle speed

see 6014.

6006 emergency-off relay K1 not deenergized

Turn machine on/off. Defective security board.

6016: Automatic tool turret signal

coupled missing

6003: PLC - no data unit

The auxiliary drives will be switched off.
Contact EMCO Service.

6017: AUTOMATIC TOOL TURRET SIGNAL

UNCOUPLED MISSING
In the tool turret that can be coupled, the position
of the coupling and uncoupling magnet is monitored by means of two proximity switches. It has
to be made sure that the coupling is in the rear
stop position so that the tool turret can get to the
next tool position. Equally, during operation with
driven tools the coupling has to be safe in the
front stop position.
Check and adjust the cables, the magnet and the
stop position proximity switches.

6007 Safety circuit fault

6008: MISSING CAN SUBSCRIBER
The PLC-CAN board is not identified by the control.
Check the interface cable and the power supply
of the CAN board.
6009: Safety circuit fault
6010: Drive x-axis not ready
The step motor board is defective or too hot,
a fuse is defective, over- or undervoltage from
mains.
A running program will be stopped, the auxiliary
drives will be switched off, the reference position
will be lost.
Check fuses or contact EMCO service.

6018: AS signals, K4 or K5 not de-energized

Turn machine on/off. Defective security board.

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and

Messages

6019: power supply module not

ready
Turn machine on/off. Power supply module, defective axis controller 6020 AWZ drive failure turn
machine on/off, defective axis controller.

6031: quill failure

6032: tool CHANGE TIMEOUT
see alarm 6041.
6033: tool turret sync error
Hardware defective.
Contact EMCO service.

6021: Collet Time out

During closing of the clamping device the pressure switch has not reacted within one second.

6037: chuck timeout

The pressure switch does not react within one
second when the clamping device is closed.

6022: Clamping device board defective

The signal "clamping device clamped" is constantly released, even though no command has been
given. Replace the board.

6039: chuck pressure failure

The pressure switch turns off when the clamping
device is closed (compressed air failure for more
than 500ms).

6023: COLLET pressure monitoring

The pressure switch turns off when the clamping
device is closed (compressed air failure for more
than 500ms).

6040: tool TURRET INDEx failure

The tool turret is in no locked position, tool turret
sensor board defective, cabling defective, fuse
defective.
A running CNC program will be stopped.
Swivel the tool turret with the tool turret key, check
fuses or contact EMCO service.

6024: machine door open

The door was opened while a machine movement.
The program will be aborted.
6025: gearbox cover not closed
The gearbox cover was opened while a machine movement. A running CNC program will be
aborted.
Close the cover to continue.

6041: tool change timeout

Tool drum stucks (collision?), fuse defective,
hardware defective.
A running CNC program will be stopped.
Check for collisions, check fuses or contact
EMCO service.

6026: motor protection coolant

pump released

6042: Tool turret overheat

Tool turret motor too hot.
With the tool turret a max. of 14 swivel procedures
a minute may be carried out.

6027: DOOR LIMIT SWITCH DEFECTIVE

The limit switch of the automatic door is displaced,
defective, wrong cabled.
Contact EMCO service.

6043: tool change timeout

Tool drum stucks (collision?), fuse defective,
hardware defective.
A running CNC program will be stopped.
Check for collisions, check fuses or contact
EMCO service.

6028: DOOR TIMEOUT

The automatic door stucks, the pressured air supply is insufficient, the limit switch is displaced.
Check door, pressured air supply, limit switch or
contact EMCO service.

6045: tool turret sync missing

Hardware defective.
Contact EMCO service.

6029: Tailstock quill TIME EXCEED

The tailstock quill does not reach a final position
within 10 seconds.
Adjust the control and the stop position proximity
switches, or the tailstock quill is stuck.

6046: tool turret encoder fault

Fuse defective, hardware defective.
Check fuses or contact EMCO service.

6030: NO PART CLAMPED

No workpiece inserted, vice cheek displaced,
control cam displaced, hardware defective.
Adjust or contact EMCO service.

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Alarms

and

Messages

6048: Chuck not ready

Attempt to start the spindle with open chuck or
without clamped workpiece.
Chuck stucks mechanically, insufficient pressured
air supply, fuse defective, hardware defective.
Check fuses or contact EMCO service.

6064: Automatic door not ready

Door stucks mechanically (collision), insufficient
pressured air supply, limit switch defective, fuse
defective.
Check for collisions, check fuses or contact
EMCO service.

6049: Collet not ready

see 6048

6065: Loader magazine failure

Loader not ready.
Check if the loader is switched on, correctly connected and ready for operation and/or disable
loader (WinConfig).

6050: M25 during spindle rotation

With M25 the main spindle must stand still (consider
run-out time, evtl. program a dwell)

6066: Clamping device failure

No compressed air at the clamping device
Check pneumatics and position of the clamping
device proximity detectors.

6055: No part clamped

This alarm occurs when with rotating spindle the clamping device or the tailstock reach the end position.
The workpiece has been pushed out of the chuck or
has been pushed into the chuck by the tailstock.
Check clamping device settings, clamping forces,
alter cutting data.

6067: NO COMPRESSED AIR

Turn the compressed air on, check the setting of
the pressure switch.
6068: Maindrive overtemperature

6056: Quill not ready

Attempt to start the spindle or to move an axis or
to swivel the tool turret with undefined tailstock
position.
Tailstock is locked mechanically (collision), insufficient pressured air supply, fuse defective,
magnetic switch defective.
Check for collisions, check fuses or contact
EMCO service.

6070: Limit switch tailstock sleeve

active
6071: Limit switch X axis active
6072: Limit switch Z axis active
6073: chuck guard open

6057: M20/M21 during spindle rotation

With M20/M21 the main spindle must stand still (consider run-out time, evtl. program a dwell)

6074: No feedback from USB-PLC

Turn machine on/off. Check cabling, defective
USB board.
6075: axis limit switch triggered

6058: M25/M26 during quill forward

To actuate the clamping device in an NC program
with M25 or M26 the tailstock must be in back end
position.

6900 USBPLC not available

Cause: USB communication with the safety board
could not be established.
Remedy: Switch the machine off and on again. Please
contact the EMCO after-sales service in
case the error occurs repeatedly.

6059: C-axis swing in timeout

C-axis does not swivel in within 4 seconds.
Reason: not sufficient air pressure, and/or mechanics stuck.

6901 Error emergency-off relay USBPLC

Cause: USBPLC EMERGENCY-OFF relay error.
Remedy: Switch the machine off and on again. Please
contact the EMCO after-sales service in
case the error occurs repeatedly.

6060: C-axis index failure

When swivelling in the C-axis the limit switch does
not respond.
Check pneumatics, mechanics and limit switch.

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Alarms

and

Messages

6902 Error standstill monitoring X

Cause: Unauthorized movement of the X axis in
the current operating condition.
Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button
and switch the machine off and on again.
Please contact the EMCO after-sales service in case the error occurs repeatedly.

6908 Error main drive enable without spindle start

Cause: The release of the control unit of the main
spindle was given by the ACC-PLC without
the spindle-start key being pressed.
Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button
and switch the machine off and on again.
Please contact the EMCO after-sales service in case the error occurs repeatedly.

6903 Error standstill monitoring Z

Cause: Unauthorized movement of the Z axis in
the current operating condition.
Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button
and switch the machine off and on again.
Please contact the EMCO after-sales service in case the error occurs repeatedly.

6909 Error standstill monitoring Y

Cause: Unauthorized movement of the Y axis in
the current operating condition.
Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button
and switch the machine off and on again.
Please contact the EMCO after-sales service in case the error occurs repeatedly.

6904 Error alive circuit PLC

Cause: Error in the connection (Watchdog) of the
safety board with the PLC.
Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button and
switch the machine off and on again. Please
contact the EMCO after-sales service in
case the error occurs repeatedly.

6910 Error standstill axes

Cause: Unauthorized movement of the axis in the
current operating condition.
Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button
and switch the machine off and on again.
Please contact the EMCO after-sales service in case the error occurs repeatedly.

6905 Error overspeed spindle

Cause: The main spindle speed exceeds the
maximum permissible value for the current
operating condition.

6911 Error overspeed axis

Cause:
The feed of the axes exceeds the
maximum permissible value for the current operating condition.
Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button
and switch the machine off and on again.
Please contact the EMCO after-sales service in case the error occurs repeatedly.

Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button and

switch the machine off and on again. Please
contact the EMCO after-sales service in
case the error occurs repeatedly.
6906 Error enable pulses I/F-module
Cause: ACC-PLC did not shutdown the input/negative feeder-module.
Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button
and switch the machine off and on again.
Please contact the EMCO after-sales service in case the error occurs repeatedly.

6912 Error overspeed X

Cause: The feed of the X axis exceeds the maximum permissible value for the current
operating condition.
Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button
and switch the machine off and on again.
Please contact the EMCO after-sales service in case the error occurs repeatedly.

6907 Error standstill monitoring main drive

Cause: Unexpeced warm up of the main spindle
in the operating condition.
Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button
and switch the machine off and on again.
Please contact the EMCO after-sales service in case the error occurs repeatedly.

6913 Error overspeed Y

Cause: The feed of the Y axis exceeds the maximum permissible value for the current
operating condition.
Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button
and switch the machine off and on again.
Please contact the EMCO after-sales service in case the error occurs repeatedly.

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Alarms
6914 Error overspeed Z
Cause: The feed of the Y axis exceeds the maximum permissible value for the current
operating condition.
Remedy: Delete the alarm with the RESET button
and switch the machine off and on again.
Please contact the EMCO after-sales service in case the error occurs repeatedly.

and

Messages

7020: special operation mode active

Special operation mode: The machine door is
opened, the auxiliary drives are switched on, the
key switch is in position "setting operation" and
the consent key is pressed.
Manual traversing the axes is possible with open
door. Swivelling the tool turret is possible with
open door. Running a CNC program is possible
only with standing spindle (DRYRUN) and SINGLE block operation.
For safety: If the consent key is pressed for more
than 40 sec. the function of this key is interrupted,
the consent key must be released and pressed
again.

7000: invalid tool number programmed

The tool position was programmed larger than
8.
The CNC program will be stopped.
Interrupt program with RESET and correct the
program.
7007: feed hold
In the robotic mode a HIGH signal is at input E3.7.
Feed Stop is active until a low signal is at E3.7.

7021: tool turret not locked

The tool turret operating was interrupted.
NC start and spindle start are locked. Press the
tool turret key in the RESET status of the control.

7016: switch on auxiliary drives

The auxiliary drives are off. Press the AUX ON
key for at least 0.5 sec. (to avoid accidentally switching on) to switch on the auxiliary drives (also a
lubricating pulse will be released).

7022: collection device monitoring

Time exceed of the swivelling movement.
Check the pneumatics, respectively whether the
mechanical system is jammed (possibly a workpiece is jammed).

7017: reference machine

Approach the reference point.
When the reference point is not active, manual
movements are possible only with key switch at
position "setting operation".

7023: ADJUST PRESSURE SWITCH !

During opening and closing of the clamping device the pressure switch has to turn off and on
once.
Adjust the pressure switch. This alarm does not
exist any more for versions starting with PLC
3.10.

7018: turn key switch

With NC-Start the key switch was in position "setting operation".
NC-Start is locked.
Turn the key switch in the position "automatic" to
run a program.

7024: aDJUST CLAMPING DEVICE PROXIMITY SWITCH !

When the clamping device is open and the position stop control is active, the respective proximity
switch has to feed back that the clamping device
is "Open".
Check and adjust the clamping device proximity
switch, check the cables.

7019: Pneumatic lubrication monitoring!

Refill pneumatic oil

7025 waiting time main drive !

The LENZE frequency converter has to be separated from the mains supply for at least 20
seconds before you are allowed to switch it on
again. This message will appear when the door
is quickly openend/ closed (under 20 seconds).
7026 Protection main motor fan released!

H10

Alarms

and

Messages

7038: lubrication system fault

The pressure switch is defective or gagged.
NC-Start is locked. This alarm can be reset only
by switching off and on the machine.
Contact EMCO service.

7052: Quill in undefined position

The tailstock is in no defined position.
All axis movements, the spindle and the tool turret
are locked.
Drive the tailstock in back end position or clamp
a workpiece with the tailstock.

7039: lubrication system fault

Not enough lubricant, the pressure switch is defective.
NC-Start is locked.
Check the lubricant and lubricate manually or
contact EMCO service.

7053: Quill - no part clamped

The tailstock reached the front end position. Traverse the tailstock back to the back end position
to continue.
7054: No part clamped
No part clamped, switch-on of the spindle is
locked.

7040: machine door open

The main drive can not be switched on and NCStart can not be activated (except special operation mode)
Close the machine to run a program.

7055: Clamping device open

This message indicates that the clamping device
is not in clamping state. It disappears as soon as
a part is clamped.

7041: gearbox cover open

The main spindle cannot be switched on and NC
start cannot be activated.
Close the gearbox cover in order to start a CNC
program.

7060
7061
7062
7063
7064
7065

Retract sleeve limit switch !

Retract X axis limit switch !
Retract Z axis limit switch !
Oil level central lubrication !
Chuck guard open !
Motor protection coolant
pump released !
7066 Confirm tool !
7067 Manual operating mode
7068 x axis handwheel active
7069 y axis handwheel active
7070 z axis handwheel active
7071 vertical tool change
7072 horizontal tool change
7073 Retract Y axis limit switch !
7074 change tool

7042: initialize machine door

Every movement and NC-Start are locked.
Open and close the machine door to initialize the
safety circuits.
7043: piece count reached
A predetermined number of program runs was
reached. NC-Start is locked. Reset the counter
to continue.
7048: Chuck open
This message shows that the chuck is open. It will
disappear if a workpiece will be clamped.
7049: Chuck - no part clamped
No part is clamped, the spindle can not be switched on.
7050: Collet open
This message shows that the collet is open. It will
disappear if a workpiece will be clamped.
7051: collet - no part clamped
No part is clamped, the spindle can not be switched on.

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Alarms

H12

and

Messages

Alarms

and

Messages

Axis Controller Alarms

8000 Fatal Error AC

8100 Fatal init error AC
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Restart software or reinstall when necessary, report to EMCO, if repeatable.
8101 Fatal init error AC
see 8101.
8102 Fatal init error AC
see 8101.
8103 Fatal init error AC
see 8101.
8104 Fatal system error AC
see 8101.
8105 Fatal init error AC
see 8101.
8106 No PC-COM card found
Cause: PC-COM board can not be accessed (ev.
not mounted).
Remedy: Mount board, adjust other address with
jumper
8107 PC-COM card not working
see 8106.
8108 Fatal error on PC-COM card
see 8106.
8109 Fatal error on PC-COM card
see 8106.
8110 PC-COM init message missing
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Restart software or reinstall when necessary, report to EMCO, if repeatable.
8111 Wrong configuration of PC-COM
see 8110.
8113 Invalid data (pccom.hex)
see 8110.
8114 Programming error on PC-COM
see 8110.
8115 PC-COM packet acknowledge missing
see 8110.
8116 PC-COM startup error
see 8110.
8117 Fatal init data error (pccom.hex)
see 8110.
8118 Fatal init error AC
see 8110, ev. insufficient RAM memory

8119 PC interrupt no. not valid

Cause: The PC interrupt number can not be
used.
Remedy: Find out free interrupt number in the Windows95 system control (allowed: 5,7,10,
11, 12, 3, 4 und 5) and enter this number
in WinConfig.
8120 PC interrupt no. unmaskable
see 8119
8121 Invalid command to PC-COM
Cause: Internal error or defective cable
Remedy: Check cables (screw it); Restart software or
reinstall when necessary, report to EMCO,
if repeatable.
8122 Internal AC mailbox overrun
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Restart software or reinstall when necessary, report to EMCO, if repeatable.
8123 Open error on record file
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Restart software or reinstall when necessary, report to EMCO, if repeatable.
8124 Write error on record file
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Restart software or reinstall when necessary, report to EMCO, if repeatable.
8125 Invalid memory for record buffer
Cause: Insufficient RAM, record time exceeding.
Remedy: Restart software, ev. remove drivers etc.
to gain more RAM, reduce record time.
8126 AC Interpolation overrun
Cause: Ev. insufficient computer performance.
Remedy: Set a longer interrupt time in WinConfig.
This may result in poorer path accuracy.
8127 Insufficient memory
Cause: Insufficient RAM
Remedy: Close other programs, restart software, ev.
remove drivers etc. to gain more RAM.
8128 Invalid message to AC
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Restart software or reinstall when necessary, report to EMCO, if repeatable.
8129 Invalid MSD data - axisconfig.
see 8128.
8130 Internal init error AC
see 8128.
8130 Internal init error AC
see 8128.

H13

Alarms
8132 Axis accessed by multiple channels
see 8128.
8133 Insufficient NC block memory AC
see 8128.
8134 Too much center points programmed
see 8128.
8135 No centerpoint programmed
see 8128.
8136 Circle radius too small
see 8128.
8137 Invalid for Helix specified
Cause: Wrong axis for helix. The combination of
linear and circular axes does not match.
Remedy: Program correction.
8140 Maschine (ACIF) not responding
Cause: Machine off or not connected.
Remedy: Switch on machine or connect.
8141 Internal PC-COM error
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Restart software or reinstall when necessary, report to EMCO, if repeatable.
8142 ACIF Program error
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Restart software or reinstall when necessary, report to EMCO, if repeatable.
8143 ACIF packet acknowledge missing
see 8142.
8144 ACIF startup error
see 8142.
8145 Fatal init data error (acif.hex)
see 8142.
8146 Multiple request for axis
see 8142.
8147 Invalid PC-COM state (DPRAM)
see 8142.
8148 Invalid PC-COM command (CNo)
see 8142.
8149 Invalid PC-COM command (Len)
see 8142.
8150 Fatal ACIF error
see 8142.
8151 AC Init Error (missing RPG file)
see 8142.
8152 AC Init Error (RPG file format)
see 8142.
8153 FPGA program timeout on ACIF
see 8142.
8154 Invalid Command to PC-COM
see 8142.

and

Messages

8155 Invalid FPGA packet acknowledge

see 8142 or hardware error on ACIF board (contact
EMCO Service).
8156 Sync within 1.5 revol. not found
see 8142 or Bero hardware error (contact EMCO
Service).
8157 Data record done
see 8142.
8158 Bero width too large (referencing)
see 8142 or Bero hardware error (contact EMCO
Service).
8159 Function not implemented
Bedeutung:
In normal operation this function can
not be executed
8160 Axis synchronization lost axis 3..7
Cause: Axis spins or slide is locked, axis synchronisation was lost
Remedy: Approach reference point
8161 X-Axis synchronization lost
Step loss of the step motor. Causes:
-
Axis mechanically blocked
-
Axis belt defective
-
Distance of proximity detector too large
(>0,3mm)
or proximity detector defective
-
Step motor defective
8162 Y-Axis synchronization lost
see 8161
8163 Z-Axis synchronization lost
see 8161
8164 Software limit switch max axis 3..7
Cause: Axis is at traverse area end
Remedy: Retract axis
8168 Software limit overtravel axis 3..7
Cause: Axis is at traverse area end
Remedy: Retract axis
8172 Communication error to machine
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Restart software or reinstall when necessary, report to EMCO, if repeatable.

Check connection PC - machine, eventually
eliminate distortion sources.
8173 INC while NC program is running
Remedy: Stop the program with NC stop or with
Reset. Traverse the axis.
8174 INC not allowed
Cause: At the moment the axis is in motion.
Remedy: Wait until the axis stops and then traverse
the axis.
8175 MSD file could not be opened
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Restart software oder bei Bedarf neu installieren, report to EMCO, if repeatable.

H14

Alarms

and

Messages

8176 PLS file could not be opened

see 8175.
8177 PLS file could not be accessed
see 8175.
8178 PLS file could not be written
see 8175.
8179 ACS file could not be opened
see 8175.
8180 ACS file could not be accessed
see 8175.
8181 ACS file could not be written
see 8175.
8183 Gear too high
Cause: The selected gear step is not allowed at
the machine.
8184 Invalid interpolaton command
8185 Forbidden MSD data change
see 8175.
8186 MSD file could not be opened
see 8175.
8187 PLC program error
see 8175.
8188 Gear command invalid
see 8175.
8189 Invalid channel assignement
see 8175.
8190 Invalid channel within message
see 8175.
8191 Invalid jog feed unit
Cause: The machine does not support the rotation
feed in the JOG operating mode.
Remedy: Order a software update from EMCO.
8192 Invalid axis in command
see 8175.
8193 Fatal PLC error
see 8175.
8194 Thread without length
Cause: The programmed target coordinates are
identical to the starting coordinates.
Remedy: Correct the target coordinates.
8195 No thread slope in leading axis
Remedy: Program thread pitch
8196 Too manny axis for thread
Remedy: Program max. 2 axes for thread.
8197 Thread not long enough
Cause: Thread length too short.

With transition from one thread to the other
the length of the second thread must be
sufficient to produce a correct thread.
Remedy: Longer second thread or replace it by a
linear interpolation (G1).

8198 Internal error (to manny threads)

see 8175.
8199 Internal error (thread state)
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Restart software or reinstall when necessary, report to EMCO, if repeatable.
8200 Thread without spindle on
Remedy: Switch on spindle
8201 Internal thread error (IPO)
see 8199.
8201 Internal thread error (IPO)
see 8199.
8203 Fatal AC error (0-ptr IPO)
see 8199.
8204 Fatal init error: PLC/IPO running
see 8199.
8205 PLC Runtime exceeded
Cause: Insufficient computer performance
8206 Invalid PLC M-group initialisation
see 8199.
8207 Invalid PLC machine data
see 8199.
8208 Invalid application message
see 8199.
8212 Rotation axis not allowed
see 8199.
8213 Circle and rotation axis can't be interpolated
8214 Thread and rotation axis cant't be interpolated
8215 Invalid state
see 8199.
8216 No rotation axis for rotation axis switch
see 8199.
8217 Axis type not valid!
Cause: Switching during the rotary axis operating
mode when the spindle is running.
Remedy: Stop the spindle and switch over to the
rotary axis operating mode.
8218 Referencing round axis without selected round axis!
see 8199.
8219 Thread not allowed without spindle
encoder!
Cause: Thread cutting, respectively tapping is only
possible with spindles with encoders.
8220 Buffer length exceeded in PC send
message!
see 8199.
8221 Spindle release although axis is no
spindle!
see 8199.

H15

Alarms
8222 New master spindle is not valid
Cause: The indicated master spindle is not valid
when switching over to the master spindle.
Remedy: Correct the spindle number.
8224 Invalid stop mode
see 8199.
8225 Invalid parameter for BC_MOVE_TO_IO!
Cause: The machine is not configurated for touch
probes. A traversing movement with rotary
axis is not allowed during touch probe
operating mode.
Remedy: Remove the rotary axis movement from
the traversing movement.
8226 Rotary axis switch not valid (MSD
data)!
Cause: The indicated spindle does not have a
rotary axis.
8228 Rotary axis switch not allowed while
axis move!
Cause: The rotary axis has moved during switching
over to the spindle operating mode.
Remedy: Stop the rotary axis before switching.
8229 Spindle on not allowed while rotary
axis is active!
8230 Program start not allowed due to active
spindle rotation axis!
8231 Axis configuration (MSD) for TRANSMIT
not valid!
Cause: Transmit is not possible at this machine.
8232 Axis configuration (MSD) for TRACYL
not valid!
Cause: Tracyl is not possible at this machine.
8233 Axis not available while TRANSMIT/
TRACYL is active!
Cause: Programming of the rotary axis is not allowed during Transmit/ Tracyl.
8234 Axis control grant removed by PLC
while axis interpolates!
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Delete error with reset and inform
EMCO.
8235 Interpolation invalid while axis control
grant is off by PLC!
see 8234.
8236 TRANSMIT/TRACYL activated while
axis or spindle moves!
see 8234.
8237 Motion through pole in TRANSMIT!
Cause: It is not allowed to move through the coordinates X0 Y0 inTransmit.
Remedy: Alter the traversing movement.

and

Messages

8238 Speed limit in TRANSMIT exceeded!

Cause: The traversing movement gets too close to
the coordinates X0 Y0. In order to observe
the programmed feed rate, the maximum
speed of the rotary axis would have to be
exceeded.
Remedy: Reduce the feed rate. Set the value of
the C-axis feed limitation in WinConfig,
machine data settings / general machine
data/ to 0.2. Thus, the feed rate will be
automatically reduced near the coordinates
X0 Y0.
8239 DAU exceeded 10V limit!
Cause: Internal error
Remedy: Start the software again or install it anew.
Report the error to EMCO.
8240 Function not valid during active transformation (TRANSMIT/TRACYL)!
Cause: The Jog and INC operating mode are not
possible during Transmit in X/C and during
Tracyl in the rotary axis.
8241 TRANSMIT not enabled (MSD)!
Cause: Transmit is not possible at this machine.
8242 TRACYL not enabled (MSD)!
Cause: Tracyl is not possible at this machine.
8243 Round axis invalid during active transformation!
Cause: It is not allowed to program the rotary axis
during Transmit/Tracyl.
8245 TRACYL radius = 0!
Cause: When selecting Tracyl, a radius of 0 was
used.
Remedy: Correct the radius.
8246 Offset alignment not valid for this state!
see 8239.
8247 Offset alignment: MSD file write protected!
8248 Cyclic supervision failed!
Cause: The communication with the machine
keyboard is interrupted.
Remedy: Start the software again or install it anew.
Report the error to EMCO.
8249 Axis motion check alarm!
see 8239
8250 Spindle must be rotation axis !
see 8239
8251 Lead for G331/G332 missing !
Cause: The threading pitch is missing or the starting coordinates are identical to the target
coordinates.
Remedy: Program the threading pitch.

Correct the target coordinates.

H16

Alarms

and

Messages

8252 Multiple or no linear axis programmed

for G331/G332 !
Remedy: Program exactly one linear axis.
8253 Speed value for G331/G332 and G96
missing !
Cause: No cutting speed has been programmed.
Remedy: Program the cutting speed.
8254 Value for thread starting point offset
not valid!
Cause: The thread starting point offset is not within
the range of 0 to 360.
Remedy: Correct the thread starting point offset.
8255 Reference point not in valid software
limits!
Cause: The reference point has been defined
outside the software limit switches.
Remedy: Correct the reference points in WinConfig.
8256 Spindle speed too low while executing
G331/G332!
Cause: During tapping the spindle speed has decreased. Perhaps the incorrect threading
pitch was used or the core drilling is not
correct.
Remedy: Correct the threading pitch. Adapt the
diameter to the core drilling.
8257 Real Time Module not active or PCI
card not found!
Cause: ACC could not be started correctly or the
PCI card in the ACC was not recognized.
Remedy: Report the error to EMCO.
8258 Error allocating Linux data!
see 8239.
8259 Current thread in sequence not valid!
Cause: One block of a thread in sequence has
been programmed without thread G33.
Remedy: Correct the program.
8261 Missing thread in sequence !
Cause: A successive thread has not been programmed for a thread in sequence, the
number has to be in accordance with the
SETTHREADCOUNT () that has been
defined before.
Remedy: Correct the number of threads in the thread
in sequence and add a thread.
8262 Reference marks are not close enough !
Cause: The settings of the linear scale have been
changed or the linear scale is defective.
Remedy: Correct the settings. Contact EMCO.
8263 Reference marks are too close together!
see 8262.

8265 No or wrong axis in axis switch command!

Cause: Internal error.
Remedy: Please contact the EMCO after-sales
service.
22000 Gear change not allowed
Cause: Gear step change when the spindle is
active.
Remedy: Stop the spindle and carry out a gear step
change.
22270 Feed too high (thread)
Cause: Thread pitch too large / missing, Feed for
thread reaches 80% of rapid feed
Remedy: Program correction, lower pitch or lower
spindle speed for thread

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Alarms

Axis Controller Messages

8700 Execute REPOS in all axes before program start

Cause: After the program was stopped, the axes
were manipulated with the hand wheel or
with the jog keys and then a restart of the
program was attempted.
Remedy: Before starting the program again, one
should reposition the axes along the contour by executing "REPOS".
8701 No NCStop during offset align
Cause: The machine is currently executing an
automatic offset adjustment. NC stop is
not possible at this time.
Remedy: Wait until the offset adjustment is finished
and then stop the program with NC stop.
8702 No NCStop during positioning after
block search
Cause: The machine is currently finishing the block
search operation and then it starts to go
back to the last programmed position. No
NC stop is possible in the meantime.
Remedy: Wait until positioning is finished and then
stop the program with NC stop.
8703 Data record done
The recording of data is finished and the file
record.acp has been copied to the installation
folder.

H18

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Messages

Alarms

and

Messages

Control alarms 2000 - 5999

The alarms are released by the software.

Fagor 8055 TC/MC

Heidenhain TNC 426
CAMConcept
EASY CYCLE

2000 departure missing

Cause: No movement after the tool radius compensation was deactivated in the current
plane.
Remedy: Insert the departing movement in the current plane after having deactivated the tool
radius compensation.

4002 slot length to small

Cause: The slot length is too small for the slot to
be milled.

2001 TPC off missing

Cause: The tool radius compensation has not been
deactivated.
Remedy: Deactivate the tool radius compensation.

4004 slot width too big

Cause: The programmed slot width is larger than
the slot length.

4003 length equal zero

Cause: Pocket length, pocket width, stud length,
stud width are zero.

4005 depth equal zero

Cause: No machining takes place since no effective cutting depth has been defined.

2002 less than three moves for TPC

Cause: The tool radius compensation requires at
least 3 movements in the current plane in
order to calculate the tool radius compensation (movement for approach, compensated movement, departing movement.

4006 corner radius too big

Cause: The corner radius is too large for the size
of the pocket.

2200 Syntax error in line %s, column %s

Cause: Syntax error in the program code.

4007 diameter too big

Cause: The remaining material (nominal diameter
- diameter of the prebore) /2 is larger than
the tool diameter.

2300 tracyl without corresponding roundaxis invalid

Cause: Maybe the machine has no rotary axis.

4008 diameter too small

Cause: The tool diamter is too large for the intended
bore.
Remedy: Enlarge the nominal diameter and use a
smaller milling cutter.

3000 Traverse feed axis manually to position

%s
Remedy: Move the axis manually to the required
position.

4009 length too small

Cause: Width and length must be larger than the
double tool radius.

4001 slot width too small

Cause: The tool radius is too large for the slot to
be milled.

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Alarms
4010 diameter less equal zero
Cause: The pocket diameter, the stud diameter,
etc. must not be zero.

and

Messages

4022 illegal contour definition

Cause: The programmed contour is not suited to
the selected machining.
Remedy: Check the programmed contour.

4011 blank diameter too big

Cause: The diameter of the machined pocket
must be larger than the diameter of the
premachined pocket.

4024 no contour definition

Cause: The contour file being defined in the cyle
has not been found.

4012 blank diameter too small

Cause: The diameter of the machined stud must
be smaller than the diameter of the
premachined stud.

4025 internal calculation error

Cause: An unexpected error has occured during
calculation of the cycle movements.
Remedy: Please inform the EMCO after-sales service.

4013 start angle equal to end angle

Cause: Start angle and end angle for hole pattern
are identical.

4026 allowance too big

Cause: A part of the finishing offset (for several
finishing passes) is larger than the total
finishing offset.
Remedy: Correc the finishing offsets.

4014 tool radius 0 not permitted

Cause: Tool radius zero is not permitted.
Remedy: Select a valid tool.

4028 pitch 0 not permitted

Cause: The thread was programmed with pitch
zero.

4015 no outer contour defined

Cause: The contour file indicated in the cycle was
not found.

4029 undefinded working mode

Cause: Internal error (invalid machining type for
the thread).

4017 tool radius too big

Cause: For the programmed machining, a tool
being too large was selected. Therefore,
machining is not possible.

4030 function not yet supported

Cause: Roughing out with pockets is not implemented yet.
Remedy: Please inform the EMCO after-sales service.

4018 allowance must not be 0

Cause: There were programmed finishing operations without finishing offset.

4031 value not permitted

Cause: An invalid retracting direction was programmed during inside turning.

4019 too many iterations

Cause: The contour definitions are too complex
for the roughing-out cycle.
Remedy: Simplify the contour.

4032 plunging must be defined

Cause: For the programmed cycle no cutting depth
has been programmed.

4020 illegal radian correction

Cause: An error has occured during the programming of the radius compensation.
Remedy: Check the cycle parameters.

4033 radius/chamfer too big

Cause: The radius, respectively the chamfer,
cannot be inserted in the programmed
contour.
Remedy: Reduce the radius, respectively the chamfer.

4021 can't calculate parallel contour

Cause: The control was not able to calculate the
tool radius compensation.
Remedy: Check the programmed contour for plausibility. Maybe contact EMCO.

4034 diameter too big

Cause: The programmed starting point and the
machining diameter are contradictory.

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and

Messages

4035 diameter too small

Cause: The programmed starting point and the
machining diameter are contradictory.

4050 invalid distance

Cause: The hole patterns do not tally with the
selected distance.

4036 unknown working direction

Cause: Internal error.
Remedy: Please inform the EMCO after-sales service.

4052 working pattern not possible

Cause: Error in the definition of the hole pattern.
The number of bores is contradictory.
4053 invalid start point
Cause: Internal error.
Remedy: Please inform the EMCO after-sales service.

4037 unknown working type

Cause: Internal error.
Remedy: Please inform the EMCO after-sales service.

4055 illegal working direction

Cause: The machining direction is contradictory
to the rest of the cycle definition.

4038 unknown sub cycle

Cause: Internal error.
Remedy: Please inform the EMCO after-sales service.

4057 plunging angle less equal zero

Cause: The plunging angle must be between 0
and 90 degree.

4039 rounding not possible

Cause: The programmed radius contradicts the
rest of the cycle parameters.

4058 chamfer too large

Cause: The programmed chamfer is too large for
the pocket cycle.

4042 illegal tool width

Cause: The tool width for the cutting-off cycle must
be defined.

4062 radius/chamfer too small

Cause: The radius, respectively the chamfer,
cannot be machined with the current tool
radius.

4043 groove width too small

Cause: Internal error.
Remedy: Please inform the EMCO after-sales service.

4066 invalid mill step

Cause: The mill step must be greater than zero.

4044 distance not defined

Cause: The distance for the multiple grooving cycle
must not be zero.

4069 invalid angle

Cause: An angle of zero degree is not permitted.

4045 illegal allowance type

Cause: Internal error.
Remedy: Please inform the EMCO after-sales service.

4072 plunging too small

Cause: For the cycle, a cutting depth has been
selected that leads to extra-long machining
time.

4046 invalid speed

Cause: The spindle speed must be nonzero.

4073 invalid clearance angle

Cause: The clearance angle indicated for the tool
cannot be machined.
Remedy: Correct the clearance angle for the tool.

4047 invalid end point

Cause: The programmed end point contradicts the
rest of the cycle definition.

4074 contour-file not found

Cause: The contour file indicated in the cycle has
not been found.
Remedy: Please select the contour file for the
cycle.

4048 tool cut width too small

Cause: The cutting edge is too small for the programmed cutting depth.

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Alarms
4075 not machinable with selected tool
Cause: The tool is too wide for the programmed
groove.
4200 leaving movement is missing
Cause: No movement after the tool radius compensation was deactivated in the current
plane.
Remedy: Insert the departing movement in the current plane after having deactivated the tool
radius compensation.
4201 G40 is missing
Cause: The tool radius compensation has not been
deactivated.
Remedy: Deactivate the tool radius compensation.
4202 TPC requires at least three movements
Cause: The tool radius compensation requires at
least 3 movements in the current plane in
order to calculate the tool radius compensation.
4203 approaching movement not possible
Cause: It was not possible to calculate the approaching movement.
4205 leaving movement not possible
Cause: It was not possible to calculate the departing movement.
4209 TPC curve could not be calculated
Cause: It was not possible to calculate the tool
radius compensation for the programmed
contour.
4210 switching the plane is not allowed when
TPC is switched on
Cause: The programmed plane must not be
changed during the tool radius compensation.
Remedy: Remove the change of planes during the
tool radius compensation.
5000 drill manually now
5001 contour has been adjusted to the programmed clearance angle
Cause: The programmed contour was adapted to
the programmed clearance angle. Maybe
there will remain rest material that cannot
be machined with this tool.

H22

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Messages

EmConfig

X: EmConfig
General
EmConfig is a configuration software for WinNC.
EmConfig helps you to alter the settings of
WinNC.
The most important settings are:
Control language
System of measurement mm - inch
Activate accessories
Selection of interface for control keyboard

Using EmConfig you can also activate diagnostic

functions in case of troubles - that way you get
help immediately.
Safety-related parameters are protected by a
password. They can only be activated by set-up
technicans or by technical support representatives.

X1

EmConfig

How to start EmConfig

Open EmConfig.
Icon for EmConfig

In case there are several control types installed,

a selection box will appear on the screen.
Select the required control type and click OK.
The following settings are only valid for the selected control type.
The window for EmConfig appears on the
screen.

Selection box for control type

Here you can change the language of EMConfig. In order
to activate the settings, restart
the program.

Change the language of EmConfig

Note:
Select the desired menu item. The appropriate function is explained in the text box.

X2

EmConfig

How to activate accessories

When you install accessories on your machine,
you need to activate them here.

Activate accessories

How to save changes

After the settings, the changes must be saved.
Select "Save" or click on the icon.

Note:
Input fields highlighted in red indicate inadmissible values. Inadmissible values are not
saved in EmConfig.
After saving the changes, create a machine data
floppy disk (MSD) or a machine data USB flash
drive.

How to create machine data

floppy disk or machine data
USB flash drive
After having changed the machine data, the machine data floppy disk or the machine data USB
flash drive must be in the appropriate drive.
Otherwise your changes cannot be saved and
get lost.

X3

EmConfig

X4

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installation

Z: Software Installation
System requirements

Variants of WinNC
You can install EMCO WinNC for the following
CNC control types:

The following minimum requirements must be met

to run WinNC:

SINUMERIK 810/820 T and M

SINUMERIK 810D/840D T and M
EMCOTRONIC TM02 T and M
PAL T and M
HEIDENHAIN TNC 426
FANUC Series 0-TC and 0-MC
FANUC Series 21 TB and MB
FAGOR 8055 TC and MC
CAMConcept T and M
EMCO EASY CYCLE T and M

Windows 98/2000 Servicepack 4 Update Rollup1/XP/Vista:

PC Celeron or Pentium III
733MHz IBM-compatible
128 MB RAM, 256 MB RAM recommended
VGA color graphic card (8MB or higher)
2 available USB connections
network interface card (TCP/IP capable; only for
ACC machines)
30 MB of free hard disk memory for each control
type installed; CAMConcept 150 MB;
latest service pack for operating system
only required for HEIDENHAIN TNC 426 and
FAGOR 8055:
Netscape Navigator or Commuincator 4.5 to
4.78 (6.x is not supported), or Internet Explorer
4.0, or RealPlayer 8 or later

In case there are several control types installed,

a menu appears when starting EM Launch from
which you can select the desired type.
The following versions can be installed from the
WinNC variants:
Demo license:
The demo license is valid for 30 days after the
first use. 5 days before the demo license expires, you can enter another valid license key
(see license manager)
Programming station:
Programming and operation of the appropriate
CNC control type is simulated by WinNC on your
PC.
Single user license:
Authorizes to external programming of CNCcontrolled machine tools on one PC workstation (machine-independent).
Multi-user license:
Authorizes to external programming of CNCcontrolled machine tools. The multi-user license can be installed on an unlimited number
of PC workstations or in a network within the
institute registered by the licensor (machineindependent).

Note:
AC95: Machine installations are only possible
under Windows 98/ME.

Software installation
Start Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
AC95: Machine installations are only possible
under 98/ME.
Only under Windows 98: download USB driver
from the internet and install it
Connect USB flash drive
Start EMCO menu
The installation program starts
The installation is guided by menus. Follow the
instructions step by step.

Machine license:
This license allows to directly operate a PCcontrolled machine (PC TURN, Concept TURN,
PC MILL, Concept MILL) of WinNC as if it was
operated by an ordinary CNC control.

Z1

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installation

Settings of the Interface Board

RS 485 - Board (AC88)

(PC TURN 50, PC MILL 50,
PC TURN 120, PCMILL100)

With installation of the software a certain memory

area (memory area CC000 - D0000) is assigned
to the interface card.
If this area is already occupied, e.g. by another
card or an Expanded Memory Manager, an alarm
appears.
After this alarm act as following:

Alter jumper positions

By altering the jumpers the interface card can be
switched to another memory area.
The following memory areas are available:

RS 485
Jumper
ST1

ST2

ST3

1*

CC000

to

CC7FF

CC800

to

CCFFF

CD000

to

CD7FF

CD800

to

CDFFF

CE000

to

CE7FF

CE800

to

CEFFF

CF000

to

CF7FF

CF800

to

CFFFF

*) Basic position

Jumper position on the interface board

Z2

Hexadecimal
Memory Area

Nr.

Software

installation

Sequence:

Danger:
Mount and dismount the interface card only
while the PC is disconnected to the net.
Pull power cable!

Remove the interface board from the PC.

Place the jumpers ST1 - ST3 in the required
position (positions 1 - 8 see table on previous
page).
Mount the interface board in the PC.
Connet the PC to line and switch on.
Retry installation of the software.
When the alarm occurs again, try the next
jumper position for installation.

Alter jumper positions

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installation

PCCOM (RS 422) - Board (AC95)

(PC TURN 55, PC MILL 55
PC TURN 105, PC MILL 105
PC TURN 125, PCMILL125
PC TURN 155, PC MILL 155)
With installation of the software a certain memory
area (memory area CC000 - CFFFF) is assigned
to the interface card.
If this area is already occupied, e.g. by another
card or an Expanded Memory Manager, an alarm
appears.
After this alarm act as following:
Alter jumper positions
By altering the jumpers the interface card can be
switched to another memory area.
The following memory areas are available:

RS 422
Nr.

Jumper

Hexadecimal
Memory Area

X2

X3

X4

1*

CC000

to CC7FF

D8000

to

CF800

to CFFFF

E0000

to

CE000

to CE7FF

1)

DF800

to DFFFF

1)

D0000

to

D07FF

1)

E8000

to

E87FF

1)

1)

*) Basic position
1) From PCCOM- Board- version 1

Jumper position on the interface board

Z4

D87FF
E07FF

Software

installation

Sequence:

Danger:
Mount and dismount the interface card only
while the PC is disconnected to the net.
Pull power cable!
Remove the interface board from the PC.
Put the jumpers X2 - X4 in the requierd position
(positions 1 - 8 see table on previous page).
Pins not connected:
L
Pins connected:
H
Mount the interface board in the PC.
Connet the PC to line and switch on.

Retry installation of the software.

When the alarm occurs again, try the next jumper
position for installation.

LOW HIGH

Alter jumper positions

PCCOM Master-Slave Setting

Several PCCOM boards can be installed in the
PC, e.g. to control more than four axes on a
machine.
In this case one of the boards must be set as
Master, all other boards must be set as Slaves.
When only one board is installed it also must be
set as master.
At delivery all cards are set as Master.
Setting occurs with the jumpers X6 and X7.

PCCOM setting Master - Slave

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installation

Network card (ACC)

Danger:
Mounting and/or dismounting the network
card may only be carried out when the computer is disconnected from the mains supply
(unplug power plug).

for:
Concept
Concept
Concept
Concept

Note:
During a machine installation one networkcard is reserved exclusively for the control of
the machine.

Network card type: TCP/IP compatible network

card

Turn 55
Mill 55
Turn 105
Mill 105

Setting the network card for the local connection

to the machine:

IP- adress: 192.168.10.10

Subnetmask 255.255.255.0
In case of problems observe the instructions of
your operating system (Windows help).

Example for Windows 98:

Furthermore, in the registers "DNS configuration" and "WINS configuration" these should be
activated.

Connection of the machine to the PC

Disable WINS configuration

Disable DNS configuration

Properties of TCP/IP

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installation

Example for Windows XP:

Z7

Software
Example for Windows Vista:

Z8

installation

Software

installation

Note:
Windows needs your permission to continue.
If you started this action, continue.

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Software

installation

Starting WinNC
If you have selected "YES" for the last query in
the machine version installation (entry in the file
AUTOEXEC), WinNC starts automatically after
switching on the PC.
Otherwise act as following:
Switch on the PC and start Windows 95 (resp.
automatic start).
Click on the start symbol in the bottom line.
Select Programs, EMCO and click on WinNC.
The screen shows the start picture. In the start
picture the version number of WinNC and the
licensee are displayed.
If you have installed one control type only, it will
start immediately.
If you have installed several control types, the
screen shows the selection menu.
Select the desired control type (cursor keys or
mouse) and press ENTER to start it.
If you use the control keyboard, select the desired control type with the JOG keys and start
it with NC-Start.

Note:
With ACC the machine must be switched on
first.

Closing WinNC
Switch off auxiliary drives.

AUX

By similar pressing the keys "Alt" and "F4" (PC

keyboard) or the keys SKIP and RESET (accessory control keyboard) the control system will
be ceased and you are back in the selection menu
for the control types.
Press Alt+F4 again to close WinNC.
With the mouse you can close WinNC by clicking
on the symbol in the headline.

S KIP

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installation

Licence input
After having been successfully installed, an input
window appears during initial operation of an
EMCO software product and asks for name, address and licence key. This input window appears
for every software product installed. In case a
demo licence is desired (see page Z1), please
select "DEMO".
The input window reappears only 5 days before
the expiry of the demo licence. A subsequent input of a licence key is also possible via the licence
manager (see licence manager below).

Input window license key enquiry

License manager
For the release of additional function groups of
existing EMCO software products it is necessary
to enter a new licence key (exception: demo
licence).
The EMCO License Manager (see picture on the
left) enables the input of further new license keys.
For this purpose select the new product in the
selection window and confirm the input.

EMCO License Manager

The next time you start your control software

an input window appears and asks you to enter
name, address and licence key (see picture on
the top left).
Please note that the licence key is asked for each
software product individually. The picture on the
left shows e.g. the input prompt for the licence
key for the software product "Heidenhain TNC
426".

Z11

Software

Z12

installation