CUSTOM VQC TEMPLATES
N10
(CATEGORY)
(NAME SLOTS)
N11
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME CIRCULAR SLOTS)
(DIAGRAM)
(DATUM [19,14])
(CIRCLE [19,14] 13)
(CIRCLE [19,14] 9)
(CCW [17,25][9,20]10)
(CW [21,25][29,20]10)
(LINE [17,26][17,24])
(LINE [21,26] [21,24])
(CCW [7,16] [8,9]10)
(CCW [14,4] [24,4]10)
(CW [31,16] [30,9]10)
(ARROW [19,20] [19,23])
(ARROW [19,18] [19,15])
(LINE [5,31] [5,24])
(LINE [19,31] [19,28])
(ARROW [11,30] [5,30])
(ARROW [15,30] [19,30])
(END DIAGRAM)
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#IR)
(LABEL Inner Radius)
(POSITION [15,19])
(#OR)
(POSITION [8,30])
(LABEL Outer Radius)
(#Slots)
(LABEL # of Slots)
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This presentation will show you
how to create a completely new
VQC Template. You should
review the VQC Templates
presentation prior to this one to
get a basic understanding of
customizing templates.
This presentation will use an aid
called the “Template Builder”. It
is simply a spreadsheet with
some grids and code samples to
make it a little easier to see how
templates are created.
Open the
“Template Builder” and go to the
“Basic” worksheet.
You will notice that there are some basic shapes and sample
code that you can alter when creating a custom template.
Let’s say you want
to create a template
for finishing the ID
of a part like that
shown.
First delete the 3
lines indicated.
They will not be
needed.
Click on one of
the Arcs and then
select Format.
Now Select
“Auto Shape”
From the menu,
Select
“Size”
Change
the “Height and
Width” to 200%.
You may also
have to adjust the
height and width
to get a arc with a
radius of 6 blocks
XDist
Repeat this
procedure with
the second arc.
YDist
XDist
Move the two arcs
so they are
centered above
and equidistant
from the datum.
YDist
XDist
Move the vertical
line so that it
connects the left
side of the two
arcs.
You will need to
shorten it a little
to make it fit.
YDist
XDist
Copy and paste
the vertical line.
(You can use “Ctl
C” for copy and
“Ctl V” for paste).
You may want to
zoom in to see
the objects
better.
YDist
XDist
Move the copied
line so that it
connects the right
side of the two
arcs.
YDist
XDist
Copy and paste
this arrow line
Move it to the
position shown.
The size will need
to be shortened.
Don’t worry if
your drawing
doesn’t look
perfect.
YDist
XDist
Copy and paste
the small
horizontal line
YDist
Move it to the
position shown.
XDist
Type the word
“Radius” in the
cell indicated.
YDist
XDist
Move a small
horizontal line to
the position
indicated.
Radius
YDist
XDist
Move the other
small horizontal
line to the position
indicated.
Radius
YDist
XDist
Move this arrow
line to the position
shown. The size
will need to be
shortened.
Radius
YDist
XDist
Now, similarly
move the other
arrow line.
Radius
YDist
Then move
“YDist” to the cell
between the two
arrows.
XDist
This will probably
be enough of a
drawing for our
part. When we get
to the G-code,
however, we may
discover that we
need to add
something, so we
won’t delete the
unused lines just
yet.
Radius
YDist
Nxxxx(
CATEGORY)
(NAME ---------)
Nxxxxx
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ----------)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
In this view, the
colors of the
segments in the
drawing have
been matched to
the code that
applies to each
segment. Your
next task will be
to determine the
end points for
each segment
and create the
code.
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
(DATUM [16,16])
(LINE [8,31] [30,31])
(CW [30,31] [34,25] 4)
(ARROW [36,13] [36,3])
Radius
(END DIAGRAM)
YDist
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
Nxxxxx
(CATEGORY)
(NAME ---------)
Nxxxxx
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ----------)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
Let’s take a look
at the first eight
lines of code.
These have more
to do with format
than the picture
we will create.
You can make
line numbers and
NAMES whatever
you want (within
some length
restrictions).
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
(DATUM [16,16])
(LINE [8,31] [30,31])
(CW [30,31] [34,25] 4)
(ARROW [36,13] [36,3])
Radius
(END DIAGRAM)
YDist
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
Nxxxxx
N2000
(CATEGORY)
Change the
underlined text to
that shown in red,
to the right.
The text in blue
is required and
the lines in
orange are
optional, but
help separate
templates.
(NAME----)
(NAME Custom)
Nxxxxx
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME----)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE[0,0] [0,37])
N2000
(CATEGORY)
(NAME Custom)
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
Next, look at the
location of the
datum. Using the
numbers along
the bottom and
right side of the
graph, you can
see that it’s center
is at: 19,17.
Change the
orange DATUM
code to: [19,17])
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
(DATUM [16,16])
(LINE [8,31] [30,31])
(CW [30,31] [34,25] 4)
(ARROW [36,13] [36,3])
Radius
(END DIAGRAM)
YDist
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
N2000
(CATEGORY)
(NAME Custom)
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
Similarly, you
will need to find
the end points
for each segment
of the template
drawing and
create the code.
Look at this line.
You should see
that it’s end points
are: 13,10 and
13,24.
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
(DATUM [19,17])
(LINE [8,31] [30,31])
(CW [30,31] [34,25] 4)
(ARROW [36,13] [36,3])
Radius
(END DIAGRAM)
YDist
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
N2000
(CATEGORY)
(NAME Custom)
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
Using these
points (13,10 &
13,24) change the
blue code for LINE
The code should
read:
(LINE[13,10][13,24]).
The parentheses and
brackets are
important. Each line
of code must be
enclosed in
parentheses.
Coordinates are
placed within
brackets.
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
(DATUM [19,17])
(LINE [8,31] [30,31])
(CW [30,31] [34,25] 4)
(ARROW [36,13] [36,3])
Radius
(END DIAGRAM)
YDist
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
N2000
(CATEGORY)
(NAME Custom)
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
Now create the code
for the second line.
You should have
found that it’s end
points are: 25,10
and 25,24. Notice
that the Y
coordinates are the
same as the
previous line.
Copy the code for
the first line but
change the X
coordinates
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
(DATUM [19,17])
(LINE [13,10] [13,24])
(CW [30,31] [34,25] 4)
(ARROW [36,13] [36,3])
Radius
(END DIAGRAM)
YDist
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
Now let’s do the
arcs. For an arc you
need to define a
radius as well as
end points. What is
the radius and end
points for the top
arc?
N2000
(CATEGORY)
(NAME Custom)
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
(DATUM [19,17])
(LINE [13,10] [13,24])
(LINE [25,10] [25,24])
(CW [30,31] [34,25] 4)
(ARROW [36,13] [36,3])
Radius
(END DIAGRAM)
YDist
End Points: 13,24
and 25,24
You should note
that theses are the
same as the
endpoints of the two
lines.
Radius: 6
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
N2000
(CATEGORY)
(NAME Custom)
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
Change the green
code for arc (CW)
to match the
coordinates and
radius.
You should have
(CW[13,24] [25,24]).
This direction (CW)
has nothing to do
with the actual tool
movement. It is
simply the direction
from the first point
to the second point.
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
(DATUM [19,17])
(LINE [13,10] [13,24])
(LINE [25,10] [25,24])
(CW [30,31] [34,25] 4)
(ARROW [36,13] [36,3])
Radius
(END DIAGRAM)
YDist
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
N2000
(CATEGORY)
(NAME Custom)
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
Looking at the other
arc we see that it’s
end points are:
13,10 and 25,10 (the
beginning points of
the two lines).
Therefore we need
the following line of
code:
(CW[25,10][13,10]).
Or
(CCW[13,10][25,10]).
Enter the code
(CW[25,10][13,10])
after the other arc.
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
(DATUM [19,17])
(LINE [13,10] [13,24])
(LINE [25,10] [25,24])
(CW [13,24][25,24)
Radius
(ARROW [36,13] [36,3])
YDist
(END DIAGRAM)
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
Next let’s work on
the arrows. They
are similar to lines
in that you need a
start and end
point, however it
is more important
which point you
list first. The
arrowhead will be
at the second
point. The
coordinates for
each of the three
arrows are shown
at the right.
N2000
(CATEGORY)
(NAME Custom)
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
[19,24] [19,30]
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
[27,17] [27,24]
Radius
YDist
[27,16] [27,10]
(DATUM [19,17])
(LINE [13,10] [13,24])
(LINE [25,10] [25,24])
(CW [13,24][25,24)
(CW [13,10][25,10)
(ARROW [36,13] [36,3])
(END DIAGRAM)
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
N2000
(CATEGORY)
(NAME Custom)
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
Create three lines
of code similar to
the red code for
the three arrows.
(ARROW[19,24][19,30])
(ARROW[27,17][27,24])
(ARROW[27,16][27,10])
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
(DATUM [19,17])
(LINE [13,10] [13,24])
(LINE [25,10] [25,24])
(CW [13,24][25,24)
(CW [13,10][25,10)
(ARROW [36,13] [36,3])
Radius
YDist
(END DIAGRAM)
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
N2000
(CATEGORY)
(NAME Custom)
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
Now add the code
for the small lines at
the end of the
arrows. Their end
points are:
Radius
YDist
18,24 / 20,24
26,24 / 28,24
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
and
26,10 / 28,10.
The code is shown
on the next slide.
(DATUM [19,17])
(LINE [13,10] [13,24])
(LINE [25,10] [25,24])
(CW [13,24][25,24)
(CW [13,10][25,10)
(ARROW [19,24] [19,30])
(ARROW [27,17] [27,24])
(ARROW [27,16] [27,10])
(END DIAGRAM)
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
N2000
(CATEGORY)
(NAME Custom)
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
XDist
This completes the
code for the
DIAGRAM section.
The text (Radius,
and Ydist) in this
diagram will be
placed in the
PARAMETER
section, which we
will cover next.
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
Radius
YDist
G54
(DATUM [19,17])
(LINE [13,10] [13,24])
(LINE [25,10] [25,24])
(CW [13,24][25,24)
(CW [13,10][25,10)
(ARROW [19,24] [19,30])
(ARROW [27,17] [27,24])
(ARROW [27,16] [27,10])
(END DIAGRAM)
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
If you wanted to enter some other text in the diagram, you
would use a PRINT statement and give the coordinates for
where you want the text to begin. For example:
(PRINT[18,15] G54)
(PARAMETERS)
Here is the sample
code for the
PARAMETER
section. The lines
indicated are pretty
standard and will
not need to be
modified for this
example. You
could however,
have some
standard numbers
for Tool Number,
Work Offset, Rpm,
or Feedrate instead
of requiring the
operator to input
these.
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#XPos)
(#YPos)
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#DpthCut)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [35,16])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
(PARAMETERS)
We won’t need the
operator to input
an X or Y position,
so you can delete
those lines.
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#XPos)
(#YPos)
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#DpthCut)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [35,16])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
(PARAMETERS)
To make the
required input
clearer, you
should change
“DpthCut” to
“Zdepth”.
You will also need
to change the
coordinates or
POSITION of
“YDist”.
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#DpthCut)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [35,16])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
(PARAMETERS)
XDist
On the graph, you
can see that
“YDist” starts at
location 26,17.
This is what you
will need to put in
the POSITION line.
Note: There must
be a space between
“POSITION” and the
bracket.
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
Radius
YDist
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [35,16])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
(PARAMETERS)
Another piece of
information we
need the operator
to input is the
radius of the arcs.
So, you will need
to add a
PARAMETER for
“Radius”.
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#DpthCut)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
(PARAMETERS)
XDist
Also, since
“Radius” shows
on the template,
you also will need
to add a
“POSITION”
statement. The
coordinates for
“Radius” are
17,23.
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#WrkOfset)
(#Radius)
(NO DECIMAL)
(POSITION[18,23])
(#Radius)
Radius
(POSITION [17,23])
YDist
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
At this point, you
may want to
create a program
to make the cut
for the part (if you
don’t already have
one). Here is an
example of how
we might write the
code for this part.
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T1 M06
G90 G54 G00 X0. Y0.
S1500 M03
G43 H1 Z1. M08
G01 Z0.1 F25.
Z-0.5
G41 X1.5
X2. Y0
Y2.
G03 X-2.0 R2.
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05
M30
You now have to
determine what
information the
operator will provide
and what you will
need to calculate.
The underlined
codes at the right
will not vary so we
will not need
variables for these.
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T1 M06
G90 G54 G00 X0. Y0.
S1500 M03
G43 H1 Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z-0.5 F25.
G41 X1.5
X2. Y0
Y2.
G03 X-2.0 R2.
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05
M30
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
Compare the code
to your list of
PARAMETERS.
We first see that
the operator will
need to input a
tool number
represented by
the variable
“#ToolNo”.
Change the code
“T1” to
“T#ToolNo”.
T1 M06
G90 G54 G00 X0. Y0.
S1500 M03
G43 H1 Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z-0.5 F25.
G41 X1.5
X2. Y0
Y2.
G03 X-2.0 R2.
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0
G40 X1.5 Y1.
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION[18,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
G00 Z1. M09
TheG28
statement
DECIMAL” indicates that the operator’s
G91 Y0“NO
Z0 M05
input
for #ToolNo will be interpreted as a whole integer.
M30
Next, we see the
operator will input
a work offset.
represented by
the variable
“#WrkOfset”.
Change the code
“G54” to
“G#WrkOfset”.
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G54 G00 X0. Y0.
S1500 M03
G43 H1 Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z-0.5 F25.
G41 X1.5
X2. Y0
Y2.
G03 X-2.0 R2.
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05
M30
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION[18,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
The next line of
code shows a
Spindle Speed.
This is also input
by the operator as
“#SpdleRpm”.
Change the code
“S1500” to
“S#SpdleRpm”.
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.
S1500 M03
G43 H1 Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z-0.5 F25.
G41 X1.5
X2. Y0
Y2.
G03 X-2.0 R2.
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05
M30
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION[18,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
Tool Length
Compensation
(H1) can be
represented by
the same variable
as the tool
number. Change
the code “H1” to
“H#ToolNo”.
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.
S#SpdleRpm M03
G43 H1 Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z-0.5 F25.
G41 X1.5
X2. Y0
Y2.
G03 X-2.0 R2.
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05
M30
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION[18,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.
There is also a
feed rate and a
depth of cut that
the operator will
input, represented
by the variables
“#Feedrate” and
“Zdepth”.
Change the code
“Z-0.5” to
“Z#Zdepth” and
“F25.” to
“F#Feedrate”.
S#SpdleRpm M03
G43 H#ToolNo Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z-0.5 F25.
G41 X1.5
X2. Y0
Y2.
G03 X-2.0 R2.
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0.
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05
M30
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION[18,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.
Positioning
commands may be a
little more
complicated. Let’s
say for the first
move in X, for Cutter
Compensation, we
want to feed to a
distance of the tool
nose radius plus 0.1
from the side of the
part. This could be
represented by
X(#Radius-#TNR0.1). However, we
have not yet defined
#TNR.
S#SpdleRpm M03
G43 H#ToolNo Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z#Zdepth F#Feedrate
TNR+0.1
G41 X1.5
X2. Y0
Y2.
G03 X-2.0 R2.
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0.
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05
M30
(PARAMETERS)
Add “#TNR” to the
PARAMETER
section.
Change “X1.5” in
the code section
to “X(#Radius#TNR-0.1)”.
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION[18,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.
S#SpdleRpm M03
G43 H#ToolNo Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z#Zdepth F#Feedrate
G41 X1.5
X2. Y0.
Y2.
G03 X-2.0 R2.
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0.
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05.
M30
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.
S#SpdleRpm M03
G43 H#ToolNo Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z#Zdepth F#Feedrate
In the next line, we
want to move over
to a distance of
the arc radius
(#Radius) from the
origin.
Change “X2.” in
the code section
to “X#Radius”.
G41 X[#Radius-#TNR-0.1]
X2. Y0.
Y2.
G03 X-2.0 R2.
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0.
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05.
M30
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.
In the next line, we
want to move up
in Y to the start
point of the arc.
We are having the
operator input the
distance between
the two arcs as
“YDist” so this
position can be
represented as
Y(#YDist/2).
Change “Y2.” in
the code section
to “Y(#YDist/2)”.
S#SpdleRpm M03
G43 H#ToolNo Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z#Zdepth F#Feedrate
G41 X[#Radius-#TNR-0.1]
X#Radius Y0.
Y2.
G03 X-2.0 R2.
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0.
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05
M30
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.
In the next line, we
want to move over
in X the radius
value from the
origin. The radius
(R value) of the
arc is #Radius.
Change “X-2.0.” to
“X-#Radius” and
the “R2.” to
“R#Radius”.
S#SpdleRpm M03
G43 H#ToolNo Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z#Zdepth F#Feedrate
G41 X[#Radius-#TNR-0.1]
X#Radius Y0.
Y[#YDist/2]
G03 X-2.0 R2.
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0.
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05.
M30
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.
S#SpdleRpm M03
G43 H#ToolNo Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z#Zdepth F#Feedrate
The next move is
down the “YDist”.
Change “Y-2.” to
“Y(-#YDist/2)”.
G41 X[#Radius-#TNR-0.1]
X#Radius Y0.
Y[#YDist/2]
G03 X-#Radius R#Radius
G01 Y-2.
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0.
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05.
M30
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.
S#SpdleRpm M03
G43 H#ToolNo Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z#Zdepth F#Feedrate
For the next G03
move change the
“X2.” to
“X#Radius” and
the “R2.” to
“R#Radius”.
G41 X[#Radius-#TNR-0.1]
X#Radius Y0.
Y[#YDist/2]
G03 X-#Radius R#Radius
G01 Y[-#YDist/2]
G03 X2. R2.
G01 Y0.
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05.
M30
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.
S#SpdleRpm M03
G43 H#ToolNo Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z#Zdepth F#Feedrate
On the next line
the tool moves
back to Y0. Then
we turn Cutter
Comp off. To
define this move,
Change the “X1.5”
to “X#Radius#TNR-0.1)” and
the “Y1.” to
“Y(#YDist/2)”.
G41 X[#Radius-#TNR-0.1]
X#Radius Y0.
Y[#YDist/2]
G03 X-#Radius R#Radius
G01 Y[-#YDist/2]
G03 X#Radius R#Radius
G01 Y0.
G40 X1.5 Y1.
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05.
M30
This completes
the CODE
section.
Copy the code
into the created
Template Builder
section you have
been working on.
You will need to
make sure that
every line is
enclosed in
parentheses.
G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98
T#ToolNo M06
G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.
S#SpdleRpm M03
G43 H#ToolNo Z1. M08
Z0.1
G01 Z#Zdepth F#Feedrate
G41 X[#Radius-#TNR-0.1]
X#Radius Y0.
Y[#YDist/2]
G03 X-#Radius R#Radius
G01 Y[-#YDist/2]
G03 X#Radius R#Radius
G01 Y0.
G40 X[#Radius-#TNR-0.1] Y[#YDist/2]
G00 Z1. M09
G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05.
M30
Add percent signs
at the top and
bottom of the file
and add a program
number.
%
O09997
N2000
(CATEGORY)
(NAME CUSTOM)
N2100
(TEMPLATE)
(NAME ID w Radius)
(DIAGRAM)
(LINE [0,0] [40,0]) (CENTER LINES)
(LINE [0,0] [0,37])
(DATUM [19,17])
(LINE [13,10] [13,24])
(LINE [25,10] [25,24])
(CW [13,24] [25,24] 6)
(CW [25,10] [13,10] 6)
(ARROW [19,24] [19,29])
(ARROW [27,19] [27,24])
(ARROW [27,16] [27,10])
(LINE [18,24][20,24])
(LINE [26,24] [28,24])
(LINE [26,12] [28,12])
(END DIAGRAM)
(PARAMETERS)
(#ToolNo)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#TNR)
(#WrkOfset)
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Radius)
(POSITION [17,23])
(#SpdleRpm )
(NO DECIMAL)
(#Zdepth)
(#YDist)
(POSITION [26,17])
(#Feedrate)
(END PARAMETERS)
(GCODE)
(G17 G40 G49 G64 G80 G98)
(T#ToolNo M06)
(G90 G#WrkOfset G00 X0. Y0.)
(S#SpdleRpm M03)
(G43 H#ToolNo Z1. M08)
(Z0.1)
(G01 Z#Zdepth F#Feedrate)
(G41 X[#Radius-#TNR-0.1])
(X#Radius Y0.)
(Y[#YDist/2])
(G03 X-#Radius R#Radius)
(G01 Y[-#YDist/2])
(G03 X#Radius R#Radius)
(G01 Y0.)
(G40 X[#Radius-#TNR-0.1] Y[#YDist/2])
(G00 Z1. M09)
(G28 G91 Y0 Z0 M05)
(M30)
(END GCODE)
(END TEMPLATE)
(END CATEGORY)
%
VQC for PC
Test your program
using the Template
Checker in VQC for
PC.
Select the Program
dropdown and then
select VQC
Template Checker.
Template Checker
You can enter the
name of your file
in the
“TEMPLATE
NAME” block or
press F3 for a
directory.
Press <F3>.
Scroll through
the directory and
find your file
name.
Press <Enter> to
select the file.
The file will now
appear in the
block for
“TEMPLATE
NAME”. Press
<Enter> to run
the Checker.
N2000.TXT
If there is an
error, it will show
what the error is
and the line
number where it
is located. It will
not show all the
errors at once.
Make corrections
with a text editor
(there is a menu
selection for one
in the VQC for
PC) and run the
checker again.
Before you run the checker again on an
edited file, make sure you have closed the file
in the text editor.
If everything is
O.K. you will
get this
message.
Close the
window by
pressing
<ESC> and
return to the
basic program.
Press <F2> to
select your new
template. Arrow
down until you
find it and press
<Enter>.
N2000.txt
You should see
your template
name on the
right.
Press <Enter>
You should see
the template
diagram in the
left corner and
the name at the
bottom right.
Press <Enter>
Look at the
template diagram
and make sure
everything looks
right. If you need
to make
adjustments (like
the length of the
arrow) make the
corrections in a
text editor and
run the template
again.
Once you are
satisfied with
how the template
looks, enter some
data and check
the program
output. Then try
it out on a
Control in
Graphics Mode.
Instead of using the “Template Builder”,
you could just draw a sketch on some
graph paper, or use a drawing or CAD
program. Making the drawing on a graph
will help you to plot the points. You could
then use the sample program in this
presentation or the Manual to help you
construct the necessary code.
Prepared by Haas Automation
Training Department
Oxnard, CA 93030