TechnoDocs - User contributions [en]

Measuring the offset between the knife and the spindle

2012-03-14T16:50:46Z

Jperetzman:

The process consists in using the knife to cut a reference mark (e.g. a cross), and then jogging the spindle to the respective reference mark. The router's current position is the offset between the two tools.

=== Needed tools: ===
* Knife blade.
* Pointed bit (e.g. 'V' cutter).
* Sample material to cut with the knife.

=== Create reference mark: ===
* Release toolholder from chuck.
* Place knife blade into the knife.
* Rotate the knife parallel to the 'Y' axis.
* Zero the 'X' axis.
* Cut the first line along the 'Y' axis.
* Once the first line is cut, position the knife in the center of the cut line.
* Rotate the knife parallel to the 'X' axis. This can be achieved by rotating 0.25 of a revolution in either direction.
* Zero the 'Y' axis.
* Cut the second line along the 'X' axis.

Note: To precisely rotate the knife, click on Goto and then add or subtract the desired amount to the A axis.

[[File:Knife_cutting_cross_low_res.jpg |none|frame|Knife cutting reference mark]]

=== Measure and save the offset: ===
* Add toolholder with pointed bit into the chuck.
* Carefully position the pointed bit in the intersection of both lines.
* Once the bit is correctly positioned, the current 'X' and 'Y' position is the offset between the knife and the spindle.
* In Setup->Tools, add the offset as a tool and add special case as 10.

[[File:Vcuttercalibration.jpg |none|frame|Offset measured with a 'V' cutter]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Control Software (I-Cut Integration)]]

Measuring the offset between the knife and the spindle

2012-03-14T15:37:46Z

Jperetzman:

The process consists in using the knife to cut a reference mark (e.g. a cross), and then jogging the spindle to the respective reference mark. The router's current position is the offset between the two tools.

=== Needed tools: ===
* Knife blade.
* Pointed bit (e.g. 'V' cutter).
* Sample material to cut with the knife.

=== Create reference mark: ===
* Release toolholder from chuck.
* Place knife blade into the knife.
* Rotate the knife parallel to the 'Y' axis.
* Zero the 'X' axis.
* Cut the first line along the 'Y' axis.
* Once the first line is cut, position the knife in the center of the cut line.
* Rotate the knife parallel to the 'X' axis. This can be achieved by rotating 0.25 of a revolution in either direction.
* Zero the 'Y' axis.
* Cut the second line along the 'X' axis.

[[File:Knife_cutting_cross_low_res.jpg |none|frame|Knife cutting reference mark]]

=== Measure and save the offset: ===
* Add toolholder with pointed bit into the chuck.
* Carefully position the pointed bit in the intersection of both lines.
* Once the bit is correctly positioned, the current 'X' and 'Y' position is the offset between the knife and the spindle.
* In Setup->Tools, add the offset as a tool and add special case as 10.

[[File:Vcuttercalibration.jpg |none|frame|Offset measured with a 'V' cutter]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Control Software (I-Cut Integration)]]

Measuring the offset between the knife and the spindle

2012-03-14T14:28:15Z

Jperetzman:

The process consists in using the knife to cut a reference mark (e.g. a cross), and then jogging the spindle to the respective reference mark. The router's current position is the offset between the two tools.

=== Needed tools: ===
* Knife blade.
* Pointed bit (e.g. 'V' cutter).
* Sample material to cut with the knife.

=== Create reference mark: ===
* Release toolholder from chuck.
* Place knife blade into the knife.
* Rotate the knife parallel to the 'Y' axis.
* Zero the 'X' axis.
* Cut the first line along the 'Y' axis.
* Once the first line is cut, position the knife in the center of the cut line.
* Rotate the knife 0.25 of a revolution.
* Zero the 'Y' axis.
* Cut the second line along the 'X' axis.

[[File:Knife_cutting_cross_low_res.jpg |none|frame|Knife cutting reference mark]]

=== Measure and save the offset: ===
* Add toolholder with pointed bit into the chuck.
* Carefully position the pointed bit in the intersection of both lines.
* Once the bit is correctly positioned, the current 'X' and 'Y' position is the offset between the knife and the spindle.
* In Setup->Tools, add the offset as a tool and add special case as 10.

[[File:Vcuttercalibration.jpg |none|frame|Offset measured with a 'V' cutter]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Control Software (I-Cut Integration)]]

Measuring the offset between the knife and the spindle

2012-03-14T14:25:44Z

Jperetzman:

The process consists in using the knife to cut a reference mark (e.g. a cross), and then jogging the spindle to the respective reference mark. The router's current position is the offset between the two tools.

=== Needed tools: ===
* Knife blade.
* Pointed bit (e.g. 'V' cutter).
* Sample material to cut with the knife.

=== Create reference mark: ===
* Release toolholder from chuck.
* Place knife blade into the knife.
* Rotate the knife parallel to the 'Y' axis.
* Zero the 'X' axis.
* Cut the first line along the 'Y' axis.
* Once the first of two lines is cut, position the knife in the center of the cut line.
* Rotate the knife 0.25 of a revolution.
* Zero the 'Y' axis.
* Cut the second line along the 'X' axis.

[[File:Knife_cutting_cross_low_res.jpg |none|frame|Knife cutting reference mark]]

=== Measure and save the offset: ===
* Add toolholder with pointed bit into the chuck.
* Carefully position the pointed bit in the intersection of both lines.
* Once the bit is correctly positioned, the current 'X' and 'Y' position is the offset between the knife and the spindle.
* In Setup->Tools, add the offset as a tool and add special case as 10.

[[File:Vcuttercalibration.jpg |none|frame|Offset measured with a 'V' cutter]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Control Software (I-Cut Integration)]]

Measuring the offset between the knife and the spindle

2012-03-13T21:43:39Z

Jperetzman:

The process consists in using the knife to cut a reference mark (e.g. a cross), and then jogging the spindle to the respective reference mark. The router's current position is the offset between the two tools.

Needed tools:
* Knife blade.
* Pointed bit (e.g. 'V' cutter).
* Sample material to cut with the knife.

Create reference mark:
* Release toolholder from chuck.** Place knife blade into the knife.
* Rotate the knife parallel to the 'Y' axis.
* Zero the 'X' axis.
* Cut the first line along the 'Y' axis.
* Once the first of two lines is cut, position the knife in the center of the cut line.
* Rotate the knife 0.25 of a revolution.
* Zero the 'Y' axis.
* Cut the second line along the 'X' axis.

[[File:Knife_cutting_cross_low_res.jpg |none]]

Measure and save the offset:
* Add toolholder with pointed bit into the chuck.
* Carefully position the pointed bit in the intersection of both lines.
* Once the bit is correctly positioned, the current 'X' and 'Y' position is the offset between the knife and the spindle.
* In Setup->Tools, add the offset as a tool and add special case as 10.

[[File:Vcuttercalibration.jpg |none]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Control Software (I-Cut Integration)]]

Measuring the offset between the knife and the spindle

2012-03-13T21:36:12Z

Jperetzman:

The process consists in using the knife to cut a reference mark (e.g. a cross), and then jogging the spindle to the respective reference mark. The router's current position is the offset between the two tools.

Needed tools:
* Knife blade.
* Pointed bit (e.g. 'V' cutter).
* Sample material to cut with the knife.

Create reference mark:
* Release toolholder from chuck.** Place knife blade into the knife.
* Rotate the knife parallel to the 'Y' axis.
* Zero the 'X' axis.
* Cut the first line along the 'Y' axis.
* Once the first of two lines is cut, position the knife in the center of the cut line.
* Rotate the knife 0.25 of a revolution.
* Zero the 'Y' axis.
* Cut the second line along the 'X' axis.

[[File:Knife_cutting_cross_low_res.jpg |frame]]

Measure and save the offset:
* Add toolholder with pointed bit into the chuck.
* Carefully position the pointed bit in the intersection of both lines.
* Once the bit is correctly positioned, the current 'X' and 'Y' position is the offset between the knife and the spindle.
* In Setup->Tools, add the offset as a tool and add special case as 10.

[[File:Vcuttercalibration.jpg |frame]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Control Software (I-Cut Integration)]]

File:Knife cutting cross low res.jpg

2012-03-13T21:31:23Z

Jperetzman:

File:Vcuttercalibration.jpg

2012-03-13T21:30:55Z

Jperetzman: uploaded a new version of "File:Vcuttercalibration.jpg"

Measuring offset using a 'V' cutter

Measuring the offset between the knife and the spindle

2012-03-13T21:14:11Z

Jperetzman:

The process consists in using the knife to cut a reference mark (e.g. a cross), and then jogging the spindle to the respective reference mark. The router's current position is the offset between the two tools.

Needed tools:
* Knife blade.
* Pointed bit (e.g. 'V' cutter).
* Sample material to cut with the knife.

Create reference mark:
* Release toolholder from chuck.** Place knife blade into the knife.
* Rotate the knife parallel to the 'Y' axis.
* Zero the 'X' axis.
* Cut the first line along the 'Y' axis.
* Once the first of two lines is cut, position the knife in the center of the cut line.
* Rotate the knife 0.25 of a revolution.
* Zero the 'Y' axis.
* Cut the second line along the 'X' axis.

[[File:Cross_cut.JPG |frame|Final reference]]

Measure and save the offset:
* Add toolholder with pointed bit into the chuck.
* Carefully position the pointed bit in the intersection of both lines.
* Once the bit is correctly positioned, the current 'X' and 'Y' position is the offset between the knife and the spindle.
* In Setup->Tools, add the offset as a tool and add special case as 10.

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Control Software (I-Cut Integration)]]

File:Cross cut.JPG

2012-03-13T21:13:14Z

Jperetzman: uploaded a new version of "File:Cross cut.JPG"

The cross cut seen above was done using an oscillating knife.

File:Cross cut.JPG

2012-03-13T20:28:11Z

Jperetzman: uploaded a new version of "File:Cross cut.JPG": image with lower resolution

The cross cut seen above was done using an oscillating knife.

File:Cross cut.JPG

2012-03-13T20:26:34Z

Jperetzman: uploaded a new version of "File:Cross cut.JPG": same photo with lower resolution

The cross cut seen above was done using an oscillating knife.

File:Vcuttercalibration.jpg

2012-03-13T20:15:33Z

Jperetzman: Measuring offset using a 'V' cutter

Measuring offset using a 'V' cutter

File:Cross cut.JPG

2012-03-13T20:00:15Z

Jperetzman: uploaded a new version of "File:Cross cut.JPG"

The cross cut seen above was done using an oscillating knife.

File:Cross cut.JPG

2012-03-13T19:58:21Z

Jperetzman: The cross cut seen above was done using an oscillating knife.

The cross cut seen above was done using an oscillating knife.

Measuring the offset between the knife and the spindle

2012-03-13T17:51:39Z

Jperetzman: Created page with "The process consists in using the knife to cut a reference mark (e.g. a cross), and then jogging the spindle to the respective reference mark. The router's current position is th..."

The process consists in using the knife to cut a reference mark (e.g. a cross), and then jogging the spindle to the respective reference mark. The router's current position is the offset between the two tools.

Needed tools:
* Knife blade.
* Pointed bit (e.g. 'V' cutter).
* Sample material to cut with the knife.

Create reference mark:
* Release toolholder from chuck.** Place knife blade into the knife.
* Rotate the knife parallel to the 'Y' axis.
* Zero the 'X' axis.
* Cut the first line along the 'Y' axis.
* Once the first of two lines is cut, position the knife in the center of the cut line.
* Rotate the knife 0.25 of a revolution.
* Zero the 'Y' axis.
* Cut the second line along the 'X' axis.

Measure and save the offset:
* Add toolholder with pointed bit into the chuck.
* Carefully position the pointed bit in the intersection of both lines.
* Once the bit is correctly positioned, the current 'X' and 'Y' position is the offset between the knife and the spindle.
* In Setup->Tools, add the offset as a tool and add special case as 10.

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Control Software (I-Cut Integration)]]

Control Software (I-Cut Integration)

2012-03-13T17:50:59Z

Jperetzman:

This manual will guide you through the set up and operation of your I-Cut/Techno integration system.

== Table of Contents ==

== Setup ==
# [[Measuring the offset between the knife and the spindle |Measure knife offset.]]

[[Category:Software]]

Control Software (I-Cut Integration)

2012-03-13T17:49:33Z

Jperetzman:

This manual will guide you through the set up and operation of your I-Cut/Techno integration system.

== Table of Contents ==

== Setup ==
# [[Measuring knife to spindle offset |Measure knife offset.]]

[[Category:Software]]

Category:Control Software (I-Cut Integration)

2012-03-13T17:47:59Z

Jperetzman: Created page with "{{Category}}"

Control Software (I-Cut Integration)

2012-03-13T17:14:08Z

Jperetzman:

This manual will guide you through the set up and operation of your I-Cut/Techno integration system.

== Table of Contents ==

== Setup ==
# [[Knife/Spindle offset |Measure knife offset.]]

[[Category:Software]]

Control Software (I-Cut Integration)

2012-03-13T17:10:30Z

Jperetzman:

Control Software (I-Cut Integration)

2012-03-13T17:08:44Z

Jperetzman:

Control Software (I-Cut Integration)

2012-03-13T17:08:26Z

Jperetzman: Created page with "This manual will guide you through the set up and operation of your I-Cut/Techno integration system. == Table of Contents == == Installation == == Setup == # [[Knife/Spindle ..."

This manual will guide you through the set up and operation of your I-Cut/Techno integration system.

== Table of Contents ==

== Installation ==

== Setup ==
# [[Knife/Spindle offset |Measure knife offset.]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Software Manual (servo)]]

Software manual

2012-03-13T16:58:47Z

Jperetzman:

{{WIP}}

These manuals will help you operate and maintain your machine.

== Techno CNC Servo Control Software ==

This manual includes the Servo DaVinci LC, LC Plus, RG, Pro Series and Premium Class.

[[Image:Main_interface_no_file_thum.gif|link=Control Software (servo)|alt=The main window for the servo control software]]

[[Control Software (servo)|Servo Control Software Manual]]

=== Archived Documents ===
[[Media:0439_Techno_CNC_Servo_G-Code_Interface_Manual_-_Build_400.pdf|Techno CNC Servo G-COde Interface Manual (build 400+)]] in PDF format.

== Techno CNC Stepper Control Software ==

This category includes the Stepper DaVinci (C-Series) and MAC Series routers.

[[Control Software (stepper-based)|C-Series Control Software Manual]]

[[Control Software (MAC series)|MAC-Series Manual]]

== Techno CNC Lathes ==

[[Control Software (lathe)|Techno Lathe Manual]]

== ISEL Products ==

ICP Servo Manual

ICP Stepper Manual

== Accessories ==

[[Control Software (I-Cut Integration)| I-Cut Integration]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Manual]]

Toggle between rotary and lathe buttons

2011-05-05T18:03:55Z

Jperetzman:

{{Control Software (lathe)|Techno Lathe Manual}}

{{WIP}}

This feature allows us to display between the lathe and rotary buttons.

In order to achieve this, we need to:

* Go into ''Setup->system''.
* Check ''Lathe Option''.

Once the Lathe option is enabled, the buttons can be toggled by:

* Right clicking on the 4th axis buttons.
* Clicking on the ''lathe'' or ''rotary mode''.

[[Category:Software Manual (lathe)]]

Toggle between rotary and lathe buttons

2011-05-05T17:46:22Z

Jperetzman:

[[Control Software (lathe)|Techno Lathe Manual]]

{{WIP}}

This feature allows us to display between the lathe and rotary buttons.

In order to achieve this, we need to:

* Go into ''Setup->system''.
* Check ''Lathe Option''.

Once the Lathe option is enabled, the buttons can be toggled by:

* Right clicking on the 4th axis buttons.
* Clicking on the ''lathe'' or ''rotary mode''.

[[Category:Software Manual (lathe)]]

Toggle between rotary and lathe buttons

2011-05-05T17:39:28Z

Jperetzman:

{{Software Manual (lathe)}}

{{WIP}}

This feature allows us to display the lathe or rotary buttons.

In order to achieve this, we need to:

* Go into ''Setup->system''.
* Enable checkbox ''Lathe Option''.

Once the Lathe option is enabled, we can toggle the buttons by:

* Right clicking on the 4th axis buttons.
* Clicking on the ''lathe'' or ''rotary mode''.

[[Category:Software Manual (lathe)]]

Toggle between rotary and lathe buttons

2011-05-05T17:37:40Z

Jperetzman: Created page with "{{Control Software (lathe)|Techno Lathe Manual}} {{WIP}} This feature allows us to display the lathe or rotary buttons. In order to achieve this, we need to: * Go into ''Setu..."

{{Control Software (lathe)|Techno Lathe Manual}}

{{WIP}}

This feature allows us to display the lathe or rotary buttons.

In order to achieve this, we need to:

* Go into ''Setup->system''.
* Enable checkbox ''Lathe Option''.

Once the Lathe option is enabled, we can toggle the buttons by:

* Right clicking on the 4th axis buttons.
* Clicking on the ''lathe'' or ''rotary mode''.

[[Category:Control Software (lathe)]]

Control Software (lathe)

2011-05-05T17:27:16Z

Jperetzman:

{{WIP}}

This manual is for the Techno CNC Lathe (Windows version).

== Table of Contents ==

=== Machine Setup ===

=== Control Interface Features ===

=== Quick-Start Tutorial ===

=== Features and Terminology ===
# [[Toggle between rotary and lathe buttons]]

=== Accessory Index ===

=== Maintenance ===

[[Category:Software Manual (lathe)]]

G-code reference

2011-03-23T14:02:37Z

Jperetzman: /* Setup Commands */

The following G and M codes are supported by the Control Interface. Click on the Command name to get more information and examples with the command.

You can find more extensive examples on G-code in the [[G-code examples]] page.

== Setup Commands ==

{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"
!Code
!Command
!Format
!Purpose

|-
|S
|Spindle Speed
|<pre>S<speed></pre>
|Sets the spindle speed.

|-
|F
|[[G-code F|Feed Speed]]
|<pre>F<speed></pre>
|Sets the feed rate, or rate of movement of the axes.

|-
|G4
|[[G-code G4|Dwell Time]]
|<pre>G4 P<milliseconds></pre>
|Inserts a delay in milliseconds.

|-
|G90
|Absolute Coordinates
|<pre>G90</pre>
|Sets coordinates to absolute, so that the motion commands are relative to the origin.

|-
|G91
|Incremental Coordinates
|<pre>G91</pre>
|Sets coordinates to incremental so that all motion commands are relative to the previous position.

|-
|G92
|Set Absolute Origin
|<pre>G92 X<#> Y<#> Z<#></pre>
|Sets the origin that is referenced when in absolute mode.

|-
|M0
|Program Stop/Pause
|<pre>M0</pre>
|Stops the g-code file from being further processed until the operator presses Continue or Start.

|-
|M30
|End of Data
|<pre>M30</pre>
|Marks the end of the file. The rest of the file will not be processed.

|-
|M3 or M4
|Spindle On
|<pre>M3
or
M4</pre>
|Starts the spindle.

|-
|M5
|Spindle Off
|<pre>M5</pre>
|Turns the spindle off.

|-
|M6
|Tool Change
|<pre>M6 T<#></pre>
|Requests the machine change to the specified tool number. It will turn off the spindle and coolant and other required operations when it changes the tool.

|-
|M7 or M8
|Coolant On
|<pre>M7
or
M8</pre>
|Turns the coolant flow on.

|-
|M9
|Coolant Off
|<pre>M9</pre>
|Turns the coolant flow off.

|-
|M90
|Output Off
|<pre>M90 OUT<#></pre>
|Turns the output to the Off or 0 state.

|-
|M91
|Output On
|<pre>M91 OUT<#></pre>
|Turns the output to the On or 1 state.

|}

== Routing Commands ==

{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"
!Code
!Command
!Format
!Purpose

|-
|G0
|[[G-code G0|Rapid Move]]
|<pre>G0 X<#> Y<#> Z<#> A<#></pre>
|Moves one or more of the axes at the rapid speed, to the specified location. Note that not all axes are required to be specified.

|-
|G1
|[[G-code G1|Straight Line]]
|<pre>G1 X<#> Y<#> Z<#> A<#></pre>
|Moves the specified axes in straight (linear) motion. It will use the requested feedrate, either from the F command or whatever the cut speed has been specified to be. This is a cutting move.

|-
|G2
|Clockwise Arc
|<pre>G2 X<#> Y<#> I<#> J<#>
or
G2 X<#> Z<#> I<#> K<#>
or
G2 Y<#> Z<#> J<#> K<#></pre>
|Moves two axes (XY, XZ or YZ) along the path of an arc in a clockwise direction. The XY specification is the end position, and the IJ specification is the center of the arc.

|-
|G3
|Couterclockwise Arc
|<pre>G3 X<#> Y<#> I<#> J<#>
or
G3 X<#> Z<#> I<#> K<#>
or
G3 Y<#> Z<#> J<#> K<#></pre>
|Moves two axes (XY, XZ or YZ) along the path of an arc in a counterclockwise direction. The XY specification is the end position, and the IJ specification is the center of the arc.

|}

== Drill Cycle Commands ==

{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"
!Code
!Command
!Format
!Purpose

|-
|G80
|Drilling Cycle Off
|<pre>G80</pre>
|Turns a drill cycle off.

|-
|G81
|Standard Drilling Cycle Without Dwell
|<pre>G81 X<#> Y<#> Z<#> R<#> P<#> F<#></pre>
|Provides a feed-in, rapid-out sequence used for standard drilling without a dwell time.

|-
|G82
|Standard Drilling Cycle With Dwell
|<pre>G82 X<#> Y<#> Z<#> R<#> P<#> F<#></pre>
|Provides a feed-in, rapid-out sequence used for standard drilling with a specified dwell time.

|-
|G83
|Peck Drilling Cycle
|<pre>G83 X<#> Y<#> Z<#> R<#> Q<#> V<#> P<#> F<#></pre>
|Provides a series of feed=in peck drilling motions with full retract used for drilling holes.

|-
|G87
|Chip Break Drilling Cycle
|<pre>G87 X<#> Y<#> Z<#> R<#> Q<#> V<#> W<#> P<#> F<#></pre>
|Provides a series of feed-in rapid-out motions that is similar to peck drilling, but the retract is a specified distance instead of a full retract.

|}

=== Drill Cycle Command Format ===

<pre>G8n X<#> Y<#> Z<#> R<#> Q<#> V<#> W<#> P<#> F<#></pre>

{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"
|'''X'''
|the x coordinate of the hole

|-
|'''Y'''
|the y coordinate of the hole

|-
|'''Z'''
|the z coordinate of the hole

|-
|'''R'''
|the reference height for start of drill plunge

|-
|'''Q'''
|the initial z peck increment

|-
|'''V'''
|the subsequent z peck increment

|-
|'''W'''
|the peck clearance, z retract between pecks

|-
|'''P'''
|the dwell time (in seconds)

|-
|'''F'''
|the drilling feedrate, plunge speed

|-
|'''n'''
|an integer in the range of zero to nine

|}

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Manual]]

Control Software (servo)

2011-01-04T16:38:31Z

Jperetzman:

This manual will help guide you set up and operate your servomotor-based CNC router. If you get lost, you can refer to the [[CNC Terminology|CNC Terminology Glossary]] if you have a question about what a term means.

== Table of Contents ==

[[File:Main interface no file.gif|thumb|none|alt=The Control Software interface for servo systems.|Main control window]]

=== Start and Setup ===
# [[Computer requirements|System Requirements]]
# [[Installing the PCI Servo Card and Software]]

=== Tutorials ===
# [[Non-Tool Change Tutorial (servo)|Non-Tool Change Tutorial]]
# [[Set Tool Stand Locations Tutorial]]
# [[Set Tool Length Offsets Tutorial]]
# Manual Tool Quick-Change Tutorial
# Manual Tool Change Tutorial

=== Explanation of Features ===
# [[Servo main interface overview|Control Interface]] main screen
# [[File execution (servo)|File Execution]] ([[G-code]] and [[SAC]])
# [[Spindle and Coolant Controls (servo)|Spindle and Coolant Controls]]
# [[Cut Speed and Plunge Speed controls (servo)|Cut Speed and Plunge Speed]]
# [[Jog operation|Jog Operations and Controls]]
# [[Position display (servo)|Position Display (DRO)]]
# [[Goto position (servo)|Goto Position]]
# [[Home position (servo)|Home position]]
# [[Zero position (servo)|Zero position]]
# [[Toolchange Operation]]
# [[Park Position]]
# [[Parallel Z & A axes]]

=== G-code Commands ===
# [[G-code|Overview]]
# [[G-code examples|Sample Programs]]
# [[G-code reference]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Software Manual (servo)]]

Control Software (servo)

2011-01-04T16:36:35Z

Jperetzman:

This manual will help guide you set up and operate your servomotor-based CNC router. If you get lost, you can refer to the [[CNC Terminology|CNC Terminology Glossary]] if you have a question about what a term means.

== Table of Contents ==

[[File:Main interface no file.gif|thumb|none|alt=The Control Software interface for servo systems.|Main control window]]

=== Start and Setup ===
# [[Computer requirements|System Requirements]]
# [[Installing the PCI Servo Card and Software]]

=== Tutorials ===
# [[Non-Tool Change Tutorial (servo)|Non-Tool Change Tutorial]]
# [[Set Tool Stand Locations Tutorial]]
# [[Set Tool Length Offsets Tutorial]]
# Manual Tool Quick-Change Tutorial
# Manual Tool Change Tutorial

=== Explanation of Features ===
# [[Servo main interface overview|Control Interface]] main screen
# [[File execution (servo)|File Execution]] ([[G-code]] and [[SAC]])
# [[Spindle and Coolant Controls (servo)|Spindle and Coolant Controls]]
# [[Cut Speed and Plunge Speed controls (servo)|Cut Speed and Plunge Speed]]
# [[Jog operation|Jog Operations and Controls]]
# [[Position display (servo)|Position Display (DRO)]]
# [[Goto position (servo)|Goto Position]]
# [[Home position (servo)|Home position]]
# [[Zero position (servo)|Zero position]]
# [[Toolchange Operation]]
# [[Park Position]]
# [[Setup Parallel Z & A axes]]

=== G-code Commands ===
# [[G-code|Overview]]
# [[G-code examples|Sample Programs]]
# [[G-code reference]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Software Manual (servo)]]

Parallel Z & A axes

2011-01-04T16:27:14Z

Jperetzman:

{{ManualNavigation (servo)}}

{{WIP}}

In order to set up parallel Z & A axes with their respective end effectors (e.g. spindle and drill bank), follow the steps below:

* Open the interface.
* Go to Setup -> System.
* Enter the correct scale factor for M4.
* Disable the rotary and lathe options.

This will enable the Touch Off A Zero Position in the Toolchanger Operation window.

[[File:Toolchange_operations_windo.gif]]

NOTE: Within Setup -> Advanced -> Software Switches, we can check A Pause Retract Relative. This will retract the A axis every time the system is paused while running a file.

Parallel Z & A axes

2011-01-04T16:26:32Z

Jperetzman: Created page with "{{ManualNavigation (servo)}} {{WIP}} In order to set up parallel A & Z axes with their respective end effectors (e.g. spindle and drill bank), follow the steps below: * Open ..."

{{ManualNavigation (servo)}}

{{WIP}}

In order to set up parallel A & Z axes with their respective end effectors (e.g. spindle and drill bank), follow the steps below:

* Open the interface.
* Go to Setup -> System.
* Enter the correct scale factor for M4.
* Disable the rotary and lathe options.

This will enable the Touch Off A Zero Position in the Toolchanger Operation window.

[[File:Toolchange_operations_windo.gif]]

NOTE: Within Setup -> Advanced -> Software Switches, we can check A Pause Retract Relative. This will retract the A axis every time the system is paused while running a file.

Control Software (servo)

2011-01-04T15:31:56Z

Jperetzman: Parallel A & Z axes info added

G-code reference

2010-11-09T16:38:26Z

Jperetzman:

The following G and M codes are supported by the Control Interface. Click on the Command name to get more information and examples with the command.

You can find more extensive examples on G-code in the [[G-code examples]] page.

== Setup Commands ==

{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"
!Code
!Command
!Format
!Purpose

|-
|F
|[[G-code F|Feed Speed]]
|<pre>F<speed></pre>
|Sets the feed rate, or rate of movement of the axes.

|-
|G4
|[[G-code G4|Dwell Time]]
|<pre>G4 P<milliseconds></pre>
|Inserts a delay in milliseconds.

|-
|G90
|Absolute Coordinates
|<pre>G90</pre>
|Sets coordinates to absolute, so that the motion commands are relative to the origin.

|-
|G91
|Incremental Coordinates
|<pre>G91</pre>
|Sets coordinates to incremental so that all motion commands are relative to the previous position.

|-
|G92
|Set Absolute Origin
|<pre>G92 X<#> Y<#> Z<#></pre>
|Sets the origin that is referenced when in absolute mode.

|-
|M0
|Program Stop/Pause
|<pre>M0</pre>
|Stops the g-code file from being further processed until the operator presses Continue or Start.

|-
|M30
|End of Data
|<pre>M30</pre>
|Marks the end of the file. The rest of the file will not be processed.

|-
|M3 or M4
|Spindle On
|<pre>M3
or
M4</pre>
|Starts the spindle.

|-
|M5
|Spindle Off
|<pre>M5</pre>
|Turns the spindle off.

|-
|M6
|Tool Change
|<pre>M6 T<#></pre>
|Requests the machine change to the specified tool number. It will turn off the spindle and coolant and other required operations when it changes the tool.

|-
|M7 or M8
|Coolant On
|<pre>M7
or
M8</pre>
|Turns the coolant flow on.

|-
|M9
|Coolant Off
|<pre>M9</pre>
|Turns the coolant flow off.

|-
|M90
|Output Off
|<pre>M90 OUT<#></pre>
|Turns the output to the Off or 0 state.

|-
|M91
|Output On
|<pre>M91 OUT<#></pre>
|Turns the output to the On or 1 state.

|}

== Routing Commands ==

{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"
!Code
!Command
!Format
!Purpose

|-
|G0
|[[G-code G0|Rapid Move]]
|<pre>G0 X<#> Y<#> Z<#> A<#></pre>
|Moves one or more of the axes at the rapid speed, to the specified location. Note that not all axes are required to be specified.

|-
|G1
|[[G-code G1|Straight Line]]
|<pre>G1 X<#> Y<#> Z<#> A<#></pre>
|Moves the specified axes in straight (linear) motion. It will use the requested feedrate, either from the F command or whatever the cut speed has been specified to be. This is a cutting move.

|-
|G2
|Clockwise Arc
|<pre>G2 X<#> Y<#> I<#> J<#>
or
G2 X<#> Z<#> I<#> K<#>
or
G2 Y<#> Z<#> J<#> K<#></pre>
|Moves two axes (XY, XZ or YZ) along the path of an arc in a clockwise direction. The XY specification is the end position, and the IJ specification is the center of the arc.

|-
|G3
|Couterclockwise Arc
|<pre>G3 X<#> Y<#> I<#> J<#>
or
G3 X<#> Z<#> I<#> K<#>
or
G3 Y<#> Z<#> J<#> K<#></pre>
|Moves two axes (XY, XZ or YZ) along the path of an arc in a counterclockwise direction. The XY specification is the end position, and the IJ specification is the center of the arc.

|}

== Drill Cycle Commands ==

{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"
!Code
!Command
!Format
!Purpose

|-
|G80
|Drilling Cycle Off
|<pre>G80</pre>
|Turns a drill cycle off.

|-
|G81
|Standard Drilling Cycle Without Dwell
|<pre>G81 X<#> Y<#> Z<#> R<#> P<#> F<#></pre>
|Provides a feed-in, rapid-out sequence used for standard drilling without a dwell time.

|-
|G82
|Standard Drilling Cycle With Dwell
|<pre>G82 X<#> Y<#> Z<#> R<#> P<#> F<#></pre>
|Provides a feed-in, rapid-out sequence used for standard drilling with a specified dwell time.

|-
|G83
|Peck Drilling Cycle
|<pre>G83 X<#> Y<#> Z<#> R<#> Q<#> V<#> P<#> F<#></pre>
|Provides a series of feed=in peck drilling motions with full retract used for drilling holes.

|-
|G87
|Chip Break Drilling Cycle
|<pre>G87 X<#> Y<#> Z<#> R<#> Q<#> V<#> W<#> P<#> F<#></pre>
|Provides a series of feed-in rapid-out motions that is similar to peck drilling, but the retract is a specified distance instead of a full retract.

|}

=== Drill Cycle Command Format ===

<pre>G8n X<#> Y<#> Z<#> R<#> Q<#> V<#> W<#> P<#> F<#></pre>

{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"
|'''X'''
|the x coordinate of the hole

|-
|'''Y'''
|the y coordinate of the hole

|-
|'''Z'''
|the z coordinate of the hole

|-
|'''R'''
|the reference height for start of drill plunge

|-
|'''Q'''
|the initial z peck increment

|-
|'''V'''
|the subsequent z peck increment

|-
|'''W'''
|the peck clearance, z retract between pecks

|-
|'''P'''
|the dwell time (in seconds)

|-
|'''F'''
|the drilling feedrate, plunge speed

|-
|'''n'''
|an integer in the range of zero to nine

|}

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Manual]]

Park Position

2010-10-28T16:08:07Z

Jperetzman:

{{ManualNavigation (servo)}}

{{WIP}}

The Park feature allows us to save a specific location, and then return to the position whenever needed.

In order to achieve this, we need to:
* Home the machine by clicking on ''Home'' and ''All.'' This will help us get an absolute reference, and will enable the Park feature.

[[File:Home_window.gif]]

* ''Zero'' all axis.
* ''Jog'' or ''GoTo'' the desired position.
* ''Right click'' on the Park feature, and save the current position.

[[File:Goto_position_window.gif]]

After these three steps have been followed successfully, you will be able to go back to the stored park position from wherever you are located in the machine.

[[Category:Software Manual (servo)]]

Park Position

2010-10-27T15:55:28Z

Jperetzman:

{{ManualNavigation (servo)}}

{{WIP}}

The Park feature allows us to save a specific location, and then return to the position whenever needed.

In order to achieve this, we need to:
* Home the machine by clicking on ''Home'' and ''All.'' This will help us get an absolute reference, and will enable the Park feature.

[[File:Home_window.gif]]

* ''Jog'' or ''GoTo'' the desired position.
* ''Right click'' on the Park feature, and save the current position.

[[File:Goto_position_window.gif]]

After these three steps have been followed successfully, you will be able to go back to the stored park position from wherever you are located in the machine.

[[Category:Software Manual (servo)]]

Park Position

2010-10-27T15:53:33Z

Jperetzman:

{{ManualNavigation (servo)}}

{{WIP}}

The Park feature allows us to save a specific location, and then return to the position whenever needed.

In order to achieve this, we need to:
* Home the machine by clicking on ''Home'' and ''All.'' This will help us get an absolute reference, and will enable the Park feature.

[[File:Home_window.gif]]

* ''Jog'' or ''GoTo'' the desired position.
* ''Right click'' on the Park feature, and save the current position.

[[File:Goto_position_window.gif]]

After these three steps have been followed successfully, you will be able to go back to the park position from wherever you are located in the machine.

[[Category:Software Manual (servo)]]

Control Software (servo)

2010-10-27T15:38:47Z

Jperetzman:

This manual will help guide you set up and operate your servomotor-based CNC router. If you get lost, you can refer to the [[CNC Terminology|CNC Terminology Glossary]] if you have a question about what a term means.

== Table of Contents ==

[[File:Main interface no file.gif|thumb|none|alt=The Control Software interface for servo systems.|Main control window]]

=== Start and Setup ===
# [[Computer requirements|System Requirements]]
# [[Installing the PCI Servo Card and Software]]

=== Tutorials ===
# [[Non-Tool Change Tutorial (servo)|Non-Tool Change Tutorial]]
# [[Set Tool Stand Locations Tutorial]]
# [[Set Tool Length Offsets Tutorial]]
# Manual Tool Quick-Change Tutorial
# Manual Tool Change Tutorial

=== Explanation of Features ===
# [[Servo main interface overview|Control Interface]] main screen
# [[File execution (servo)|File Execution]] ([[G-code]] and [[SAC]])
# [[Spindle and Coolant Controls (servo)|Spindle and Coolant Controls]]
# [[Cut Speed and Plunge Speed controls (servo)|Cut Speed and Plunge Speed]]
# [[Jog operation|Jog Operations and Controls]]
# [[Position display (servo)|Position Display (DRO)]]
# [[Goto position (servo)|Goto Position]]
# [[Home position (servo)|Home position]]
# [[Zero position (servo)|Zero position]]
# [[Toolchange Operation]]
# [[Park Position]]

=== G-code Commands ===
# [[G-code|Overview]]
# [[G-code examples|Sample Programs]]
# [[G-code reference]]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Software Manual (servo)]]

Park Position

2010-10-27T15:37:23Z

Jperetzman: Created page with "{{ManualNavigation (servo)}} {{WIP}} The Park feature allows us to save a specific location, and then return to the position whenever needed. In order to achieve this, we need..."

{{ManualNavigation (servo)}}

{{WIP}}

The Park feature allows us to save a specific location, and then return to the position whenever needed.

In order to achieve this, we need to:
* ''Home the machine.'' This will help us get an absolute reference, and will enable the Park feature.
* ''Jog'' or ''GoTo'' the desired position.
* ''Right click'' on the Park feature, and save the current position.

After these three steps have been followed successfully, you will be able to go back to the park position from wherever you are located in the machine.

[[Category:Software Manual (servo)]]

Progress Bar or Current Position is not updated

2010-10-20T14:33:21Z

Jperetzman: Created page with "=== Scenario === When running a File, the Progress Bar or the Current Position is not being updated. === Problem === There is a setup issue. The settings in the Techno CNC Inter..."

=== Scenario ===
When running a File, the Progress Bar or the Current Position is not being updated.

=== Problem ===
There is a setup issue. The settings in the Techno CNC Interface need to be adjusted.

=== Solution ===

* Open the Techno CNC Interface.
* Click on '''Setup''' > '''Advanced''' > '''Software Switches'''
* Find the '''"Computer Speed Assist"''' checkbox.
* Set the value that works best for your machine.
** '''''Less than -11''''' updates progress bar and position numbers.
** '''''Between -10 and 0''''', updates the progress bar and the position numbers only when there is a full stop in the move.
** '''''Between 1 and 5''''', updates the progress bar only.
** '''''Greater than 6''''', it does not update anymore.
* Click '''"OK"''' to save change

=== Important Note ===
The different computer speed options exist due to different performance among host computers. If you machine starts jerking or decreases cut quality, this means that the computer is not fast enough to process the cutting job and to update the screen. In this case, make sure to update the range to a less intensive range.

[[Category:Knowledge Base]]