NX

Mori Seiki NT Series

Machine tool support kit for NX CAM and CAM Express

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Siemens PLM Software www.siemens.com/nx

Summary
A machine tool support kit is a package consisting of post-processor, simulation driver, machine tool model, CAM templates,
documentation, etc. that enables out of the box post-processing and simulation for a specific machine tool using NX™ CAM or CAM
Express software. This machine tool support kit is tailored for the Mori Seiki NT Series multi-function machine tools.

Content of the machine tool support kit:

• Post-processor
• Machine Tool Driver for Simulation
• Postbuilder files
• 3D Machine Tool Model
• Machine specific NX CAM template
• Machine specific NX CAM UDE’s
• Example Data (part, setup, operations, tools)
• Example tool holders Courtesy of Mori Seiki
• Documentation (installation, usage)
• Installation routine (only for Microsoft Windows)

Supported software versions

This Machine Tool Support Kit supports the following Siemens PLM Software Products:
• NX 5 • Postbuilder 5.0.3

Prerequisites
• NX CAM Base • NX Post Builder (only for customization)
• NX Post Exec • Synchronization Manager (for SZ with Lower Turret only)
• ISV – Adv. Simulation
These pre-requisites are for example met with the MACH 2, 3 and 4 bundles of NX

Units
• Inch • Metric

Technology used
• Post processor: Postbuilder-generated
• Simulation driver: Postbuilder-generated

Supported machine tool configurations (requires customization)

• Mori Seiki NT Series (3000, 4000 and 5000 Series)
• Various chuck/collet system sizes (e.g. NT4200 – 8”, NT4250 – 10” and NT4300 – 12” for 4000 Series)
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• All available machine sizes (e.g. /700, /1000 and /1500 for 4000 Series)
• B-axis main turret
• Optional lower turret
• Optional sub spindle

Supported capabilities (references to lower turret only when applicable)

Turning processes – highlights (not all inclusive)
• B-axis turning at any B-angle (main or sub-spindle) index mode only – does not support B-axis lathe
turning contour mode
• Support of D1-D2 lathe tool indexing in spindle (0-180 degree orient)
• Lower turret turning (main or sub-spindle)
• 4-axis merged turning (lead – follow different cut levels method) fully IS&V supported
• 4-axis merged pinch turning (exact cutter positions adjacent – double feed allowed) fully
IS&V supported
Canned drilling cycles for live rotary tools
• B-axis main or sub-spindle
• Coordinate system rotation support (G68.1)
• User selectable XYZ Cartesian versus XZC Cycle Motion (B-axis head)
• Lower turret axial
• Lower turret radial
Lower turret milling
• G112 polar interpolation XZC
B-axis head milling
• 5-axis positioning (3+2)
• 5-axis tool center point full contouring (G43.4 mode)
• Polar coordinates G112 interpolation
• Coordinate system rotation support (G68.1)
• User selectable XYZ Cartesian versus XZC Cutter Motion
Dual synchronized spindle support (both spindles latched onto workpiece)
• Turning mode synchronized spindles • Live rotary tool synchronized spindles
Part transfer (sub spindle only)
• Main to sub
Preparatory G-code support list
G20/G21 Inch or metric mode (NX part file determined)
G361 B D Tool change macro for upper B-axis head
G362 D Tool change macro alternate position – allows for dual
synchronized spindles
G0 Rapid move
G1 Linear move
G2/3 XYZIJK Circular move clw/cclw
G4 P Delay time (not in cycle mode)
G17/18/19 Principal work plane in effect (G68.1 uses G17 for B-head live tools)
G40/41/42 Cutter compensation (valid for turning and live tools)
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G98-G99 Feedrate IPM/IPR or

MMPM/MMPR
G92 X Z F-lead Standard lathe threading
G50 S Maxrpm for CSS mode
G96 S Spindle SFM mode
G97 S Spindle RPM mode
G54 – G59 MCS fixture offset value
1 thru 6
G112/G113 Axial milling polar interpolation mode (active-cancel)
G28 U0 V0 W0 H0 UGPost auto output when necessary (split blocks by axis when needed)
G53 W-Incr B-Head Arc type motion support for latch on of dual synchronized spindles
G53 A Sub-spindle carriage motion for dual synch latch on or part transfer
G30 Part transfer coordinates
G68.1 X Y0 Z I0 J1 K0 R 3D rotated coordinates activate
G69.1 3D rotated coordinates cancel
G43 H Tool length offset activate
G49 Tool length offset cancel
G43.4 G0-1 XYZ B C H Simultaneous 5-axis milling with tool center point contact H-offset system

Preparatory G-code canned cycle support

G83 Axial Z drill cycle (Axial Z codes also used within G68.1
rotated coordinates)
G83 P Axial Z drill dwell cycle
G83.6 Axial Z drill deep cycle
G83.5 Axial Z break chip cycle
G85 Axial Z bore cycle
G84 Axial Z float tapping
G84 with M329 S output Axial Z RIGID tapping
G87 Radial X drill cycle
G87 P Radial X drill dwell cycle
G87.6 Radial X drill deep cycle
G87.5 Radial X break chip cycle
G89 Radial X bore cycle
G88 Radial X float tapping
G88 with M329 S output Radial X RIGID tapping

Miscellaneous M-code support list

Process/method allocation master codes
M45/M46 MAIN spindle C-axis connect/release
M245/M246 SUB spindle C-axis connect/release
M303 MAIN spindle active for spindle control commands
M304 SUB spindle active for spindle control commands
M100 – M197 Merging B-head with lower turret sync codes (synchronization mgr.
and/or UDE allocated)
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Dual spindle synchronizing

M34 Dual synchronize spindles turning mode – Phase control C-axis chucks
M35 Dual synchronize spindles turning mode – RPM speed only
M36 Dual synchronize spindles turning mode – CANCEL
M480 Dual synchronize C-axis mill mode – ON – ACTIVATE
M481 Dual synchronize C-axis mill mode – OFF – CANCEL
Turning mode spindles (chucks/collets) for both MAIN HD1 and SUB HD2
M03 Spindle on – lathe spindle CLW
M04 Spindle on – lathe spindle CCLW
M05 Spindle off – lathe spindle OFF
Live rotary tool spindle for both MAIN HD1 and SUB HD2
M13 Spindle on – live tool spindle CLW
M14 Spindle on – live tool spindle CCLW
M05 Spindle off – live spindle OFF
M08 M382 M484 UDE coolant – ON mode: FLOOD – SHOWER – THRU_SPINDLE
M09 M383 M485 UDE coolant – OFF mode: FLOOD – SHOWER – THRU_SPINDLE
B-head clamp unclamp
M369 B-axis un-clamp
M368 B-axis clamp
C- axis clamping
MAIN HD1 clamp-unclamp C-axis
M69 C-axis un-clamp
M68 C-axis clamp
SUB HD2 clamp-unclamp C-axis
M269 C-axis un-clamp
M268 C-axis clamp
M594 B-axis head contouring feed mode – ACTIVE
M595 B-axis head contouring feed mode – CANCEL
M00 UDE stop
M01 UDE opstop
M30 End of program

Customization
The post processor allows for some customization capabilities:
• Program header/footer
• Operation header/footer
• Tool change comment

Contact
Siemens PLM Software
Americas 800 498 5351
Europe 44 (0) 1276 702000
Asia-Pacific 852 2230 3333
www.siemens.com/plm
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