CNC means computer numerical control and this article gives a brief overview on the operation of a CNC machine connected to a PC running EMCO. Other operating systems and software are also available but that is beyond the scope of this article. CNC machines are normally found in machine shops, but with recent development of inexpensive controllers are now showing up more commonly in home shops. CNC machines are part of the machining process when high quantity is needed.
1Start the software, open CNC program by going to Programs//EMCO//WinNC-Launch
2Reference the machine once you are up, the 7017 error code is telling you that the machine needs to be referenced.
3Select your tool, turn your mode dial to MDI (Manual DATA input), Press the POG key on the vertical keypad.
4Facing your piece, T4 (for tool #4) Enter, M6 (stands for tool index) Enter, Enter, after the second enter, this line should appear at the top of your screen under the "Program" title.
5Press Cycle Start.
6Turn your mode dial to JOG.
- Model G01 Linear interpolation in working feed
- Model G03 Circular interpolation, counter-clockwise
- Appendix: Model G00 Rapid motion
- Model G02 Circular interpolation, clockwise
- At anytime the machine can be stopped by pressing the red kill-button on the front top right of the machine
- Never manually remove a tool from the tool holder carousel or the spindle
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Español: usar un equipo de Control Numérico Computarizado (CNC), Italiano: Usare una Macchina CNC, Português: Usar a Máquina de Controle Numérico de Computador (CNC), Русский: пользоваться компьютерным числовым программным управлением (CNC)
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