Machine Parameters

Introduction

The machines that are available in this page are defined in the Current Settings Default dialog box. You can change the machine that is used for the current job only by making changes in the Current Settings Job dialog box.

To access the Current Settings Job dialog box:

 

  • In the CAM Tree, right-click Wire EDM Job, and click Current Settings.

Current Settings

Machine Parameters

  • Make - displays the currently selected machine. To change the current machine, click to open the Machine Selection dialog box. Click the Make arrow, select a machine from the list, and click OK.

  • Type - is an informational display to show the selected machine type.

 

4 Axis Output

The 4 Axis Output group is only shown when a Wire EDM machine is selected. Select the Type from one of the two following options to define the output type of 4 Axis Wire EDM programs.

  • XYUV - outputs the NC program in XYUV format where XY is the lower guide output and UV is the upper guide output. This output format is generally supported by more machines than the 4 Axis Entities format. Select this format if your machine does not support 4 Axis Entities.

  • 4 Axis Entities - outputs the NC program using G02, G03 codes for arc moves. Most machines do not support this format, but it can be used for any Wire EDM machine that does.

Cutting Conditions Database

Use Cutting Conditions

Select the check box when using the Cutting Conditions Database that is provided with the software. You can then click Select to assign the appropriate database file to the machine.

Clear the check box when not using the Cutting Conditions Database. The Select option no longer displays. When you clear the check box, the Link to Database check box in the Wire EDM Wizard becomes disabled for all features.

    • Select - displays the Open dialog box for you to select the appropriate Cutting Conditions Database for your machine. Be aware that there are three filter types, Generic Database (.EDMCC), Sodick Database (.SODCC), and Brother Database (.BROCC). The filter option displays in the lower-right corner of the dialog box, next to File Name. If you are not finding the database that you are looking for, click the arrow and select the appropriate filter type for your machine.

 

Use CT Expert

Select the check box when using the Cutting Technology Expert database for Charmille machines only. You can then click CT Expert to assign the appropriate database file to the machine.

Clear the check box when not using the CT Expert for Charmille machines.

 

Use Machining Registers

Select the check box when manually editing the machining registers for Agie machines. The four available registers are added to the Cutting Conditions page of each operation in the Wire EDM Wizard.

Clear the check box to not allow editing of the machining registers.

Parameters

  • Number of Work Offsets - sets the number of work offsets supported by the machine. Type the appropriate value in this box.

 

  • Use Submerged Machining

Select the check box when your Wire EDM programs use submerged machining.

Clear the check box when your Wire EDM program does not use submerged machining.

 

  • Maximum Arc Radius - determines the maximum radius for arc moves output in the NC program. Type the appropriate value supported by your machine in this box.

Machine Reference Point

The X and Y values here can be used to specify the work offset for the start of program. This is often output with a G92 in the NC program.

Related Topics

The Current Settings Default Dialog Box

The CAM Overview