HEIDENHAIN MANUALplus 4110 Pilot - Manual (Page 10)

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Graphic simulation
The graphic simulation feature enables you to check the machining
sequence, the proportioning of cuts and the finished contour before
actual machining.
Graphical elements:
• Coordinate system: The workpiece datum serves as the origin of
the coordinate system.
• Contours: At the beginning of a cycle simulation, the programmed
contour is depicted in “cyan“.
• The light dot (small white square) represents the theoretical tool tip.
• Rapid traverse paths are shown as broken white lines.
• Feed paths are shown as continous green lines. They represent the
path of the theoretical tool tip.
• Tool-tip (cutting edge): MANUALplus shows the “cutting edge“ of
the tool as a continuous yellow line. This graphic display is based on
the tool data. If the control does not have enough data on the tool, it
can only represent the tool tip as a light dot.
• The area that is covered by the tool is shaded.
Warnings
MANUALplus displays warnings in the leftmost field of the function-key
row.
Extra functions:
• Track: Switch from “Wire frame“ to “Cutting
path“ graphic.
• Slide: Switch from “Light dot“ to “Tool tip“ graphic.
• Process times (machining time): Switch to “Time
calculation“.
• Face view: Switch to Face view if you have
programmed drilling cycles or C-axis machining
for the end face.
• Surface view: Switch to Surface view if you have
programmed drilling cycles or C-axis machining for
the lateral surface.
Time Calculation
During simulation, MANUALplus calculates the
machining and idle machine times.
If you are working with cycle programs, each cycle
is shown in a separate line. With DIN programs, a
separate line is inserted in the table for each new
tool (i.e. for each tool call with T).
Graphic simulation