vector Lathe

Automated Lathe technologies have developed rapidly during the past 10 years. For regular roughing and finishing most machines need only a contour. But more complex shapes require a design system which reduces the time it takes to enter the contours into the machine. vector is a fast drafting system and it outputs the cnc programs in the correct axis (Z and X-diameter) which are the accepted axes for most lathes. In addition to a roughing and finishing routine the system offers a large number of machining parameters and processes such as shoulder undercuts and threads.

Contour roughing
Contour finishing
Cutter interference check
Various shoulder undercuts
Thread undercut
Drilling using machine cycles
4-Axis machining
Powered tools
etc.

Convert programs to geometry

The backplot feature will convert any old cnc text code back to geometrical shapes, including lines, rapid moves and arcs. This way old programs can be re-generated for new machines. But also old contours can be edited. The operator of vector can then dimension his project and subject the old shapes to new changes.

Simulation

The simulation module shows the product manufacture in 3D using tool and offset definitions.

Postprocessor

Postprocessors are included or available free of charge for almost all existing NC/CNC-controls. Changes can easily be made by the user and new machines can be configured within minutes.

NC-Editor

An integrated Editor was developed specially for CNC programs. Find and replace, cut and paste are the standard features. Specific functions enhance efficiency such as renumbering, and color coding showing rapid moves and plunges in red and other text such as tools in a color. Also sending and receiving programs to and from the machines is included.

Size and font of the text can be selected and these settings will be remembered for each user. Below is an example of color coding.

G71 D3. F0.25 P10 Q20 S150 U0.3 W0.1
(Start of contour)
N10 X26. Z164.664
Z154.164
X22.029 Z150.725
G02 X21.6 Z149.925 I1.386 K-0.8
G01 Z148.264
G02 X24.8 Z146.664 I1.6 K0.
G01 X26.
X27.075 Z146.127
X30.219 Z123.647
G02 X32.707 Z121.656 I2.494 K0.174
G01 X47. Z117.53
G03 X50. Z114.932 I-1.5 K-2.598
G01 Z111.664
G02 X56. Z108.664 I3. K0.
G01 X60.
G02 X80. Z98.664 I10. K0.
G01 X118.
N20 X122.141 Z96.593
(End of contour)

Manage complex machining sequences

In order to fully automate complex machining tasks vector uses group and name technology in both the CAD and CAM modules. In this way for example points named Peck Drilling in the drawing will automatically be subjected to drilling commands in the CAM module.

Last update: 3.9.2010 9:16:8