Running the toolpath

Prerequsite

Before you start automatic running the program, make sure the following:

  • All machine axes have returned to the machine origin.
  • CCD commissioning has been done.
  • Related parameters have been well set.
  • Toolpath has been imported into the system.

Steps

Turn to Auto mode, and click Start.

To sum up, an overall machining process goes like:

  1. Launch NcStudio sysetm.

  2. Return all machine axes to the machine origin.

    Is the first-time machining for the graphic?

    • Yes: turn to step 3
    • No: turn to step 7

  3. Turn to NcEditor interface, and import .jpg image file into NcEditor.

  4. Edit the toolpath and save it as .nce program file.

  5. Move to the shooting position and get marking points.

    Are the marking points correct?

    • Yes: turn to Manual mode, move the camera center to any shooting center, and click Mark 1, Mark 2, Mark 3 in order.
    • No: turn to Manual mode, move the camera center to the actual position corresponding to marking point 1, and click Mark 1; move the camera center to the actual position corresponding to marking point 2, and click Mark 2; move the camera center to the actual position corresponding to marking point 3, and click Mark 3.

  6. Click CCD → Mach Attr, and set image similarity.

  7. Move the camera center to specified workpiece origin in NcEditor and clear coordinates to zero.

  8. Turn to Auto mode, and click Start.