Overview of Features
Actual Multi-Task Machining features include detailed machine definition, accurate cycle time calculation, better support for multiple spindles, multi-flow program creation, Cut Part Rendering, and program optimization, Utility Operations, and custom post processing. Additional functions and features include:
- Each Multi-Task Machine is fully defined (page 19)
· Each machine has its own Machine Definition Document (MDD) that fully describes the machine's layout and capabilities.
- Program parts easily using the standard lathe interface first (this page)
- All spindles, coordinate systems and accompanying geometry are displayed or can be hidden (page 11)
- Drag and drop associative tool tiles with turret & position assignment (page 41)
- Utility operations for full time awareness & simulation (page 49)
- Synchronization of operations (page 72)
· Real time display of a multi-flow synchronous program with zoomable time-line and gaps for tool change time that includes positioning, tool and part rotations as well as the tool change.
· Associative with tool and operation changes:
· Interactive feed and speed changes
· Interactive optimization of program run-time, operation / spindle order, tool turret and position assignment
· Point and click Sync insertion/removal
· Point and click RPM spindle control assignment
· Real time update for all changes
· Very accurate time calculations: rapid moves, CSS run-times, dependent operation RPM CSS run-times, independent axes rapid rates, turret, unlock, index, and lock times