M AZATROL M ACHINING C ENTER P ROGRAM E XAMPLE

For this example, we will give the steps to input the program as you would at the controller. The graphics for some of the Menu keys, Part Shape and Program output are taken from the offline program called MazaCAM that can also be used to create the Mazatrol program. It very closely emulates the programming process that happens when programming at the controller and the output is essentially the same. Some of the figures used are screen shots from the program and are labeled as such.

To write a program in Mazatrol at the machine controller, you must use the soft keys located under the CRT monitor, (there are 14 soft keys). The twelve in the middle are considered Menu selection keys while the left most key is considered the Display Key and the right most key is considered the Page key. Titles are given above each of the menu keys which aid in the program creation process. All Mazatrol programs consist of a: Common Data Unit; one or more Workpiece Coordinate Units; one or more Machining Units; and, an End Unit.

S TEPS TO C REATE A M AZATROL M ILLING P ROGRAM :

• Turn on the machine and Home all of the axes.

• Press the left most Display key.

• Select PROGRAM from the Menu keys.

• Press the WORK NO. Menu key.

Note: During programming, there is a user prompt area in the lower right corner of the CRT monitor that gives a brief description that leads you through the programming process. Just answer the questions.

The following message will be displayed in the prompt area:

Figure 18 Drawing for MazatrolCNCMachining Center Program

CNC Machining Center Setup Sheet