Sub-spindle Simulation

There are two methods of starting the EdgeCAM Simulator for sub-spindle simulation:

Standard Simulation Mode

In standard simulation mode the simulation is played through one complete sequence. If stock has not been defined on the sub-spindle the sub-spindle machining will be shown cutting “only air”. If you want to see cutting on sub-spindle stock you need to define sub-spindle stock in EdgeCAM.

Batch Mode Simulation - Simulate Batch (View menu) command

In batch mode the machining sequence is played a specified number of times.  If no stock has been defined on the sub-spindle the sub-spindle machining will be shown cutting “only air” on the first run through (as it would be on the machine). Near the end of the first run through the in- progress stock is then transferred to the sub-spindle. The second run through shows cutting of the in-progress stock on the sub-spindle. If you want to see cutting on sub-spindle on the first run through define sub-spindle stock in EdgeCAM.

Bar feed is programmed typically at the beginning or end of the machining sequence. To simulate bar feed you need to run the simulation in batch mode. If bar feed is at the end of the sequence check Initial Stock, this means the main spindle stock defined in EdgeCAM will be displayed as soon as you start EdgeCAM Simulator.

If you have defined the bar feed at the beginning of the sequence do not check Initial Stock. Initial stock will not be displayed when initially starting Simulator but will be shown feeding out of the chuck when the bar feed cycle is simulated.