Vertical Machining Center Supplier: Introduction to the steps of tool setting for a vertical machining center


Release Time:

2021-10-04

Tool setting on a vertical machining center is an essential step before starting work. The purpose of tool setting is to determine the position of the program origin on the coordinate axes of the machining center. The tool setting point can be set on the workpiece to be machined, or on the fixture or machining center; the tool point and tool position point coincide. After understanding the principle of tool setting, let's look at the specific steps:

Tooling for a vertical machining center is a necessary step before officially starting work. The purpose of tooling is to determine the position of the program origin on the coordinate axes of the machining center. The tooling point can be set on the workpiece to be machined, or on the fixture or machining center, with the tool point coinciding with the tool position point. After understanding the principle of tooling, let's look at the specific steps:

The first step is the correct start-up sequence

Turn on the machining center power and CNC system power in sequence, then turn on the equipment emergency stop switch to prevent accidents.

The second step is to set the spindle speed

The operating state of the vertical machining center is set to MDI, which means manual data input. In MDI operation mode, you can input a short program command and press the start button to execute the command to perform a simple process, which is very suitable for tooling operation. Manual mode is generally used for centering, tooling, inspection, and other tasks.

The third step is to start tooling—establishing the workpiece coordinate system

Generally, the origin of the workpiece coordinate system is established at the center of the right end of the workpiece, and the handwheel method is selected for tooling. First, rotate the X-axis, then select the X-axis and Z-axis to move in the negative direction to approach the right end face;

Z origin: Select the X-axis and Z-axis movement respectively to make the tip of the tool lightly touch the right end face, cut the end face flat in a small amount, then exit in the positive X direction, and stop the spindle.

Pay attention to the machining allowance reserved in the X-axis direction. In the manual data input mode, press the OFFSET key, then move the cursor to the tool compensation parentheses corresponding to the program, enter the allowance, click input, and the tooling process is complete.

The tooling operation is not difficult and is simple and easy to understand. For friends learning to operate a vertical machining center, this is the first practical step that needs to be mastered.


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VMC Manufacturer: What are the environmental requirements for a vertical machining center?

A vertical machining center is a high-precision device whose accuracy is closely related to the external environment. Let me tell you about the environmental requirements for a vertical machining center:

Vertical Machining Center Supplier: What is the working principle of a vertical machining center?

A vertical machining center refers to a machining center with a vertical spindle; its structure is mainly a fixed column. The worktable is rectangular and does not have indexing or rotating functions. It is suitable for processing discs, sleeves, and plates. It typically has three linear movements. A coordinate axis and a rotary table that rotates along the horizontal axis can be installed on the worktable to process spiral parts. The working principle of a vertical machining center is introduced below: