Boxford 160 Tcl

Programming Manual

Boxford 160 TCL
CNC Turning
Machine Tool

Boxford

Boxford Ltd.,
Wheatley, Halifax, West Yorkshire,
England, HX3 5AF.
(Registered Office)
Telephone: 01422 358311
Fax: 01422 355924
E-Mail: info@boxford.co.uk
Web: www.boxford.co.uk

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Contents

Contents
1 Introduction
2 Running the Demonstration Program
3 Axes and Tooling
3.1
3.2
3.33.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9

Axes and Datums
Turret
Quick Change Toolpost
Gang Plate
Spindle Rotation and Tool Orientation
Tailstock
Chuck
Tool Libraries
Setting Up

4 Main Front End Menu
5 CAD and CAM Processing
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11

Functions
Information Required
Creating a CAD Profile
CAD Window
Drawing Aids
Drawing Tools
Editing Tools3D Renderer
Example
CAM Processing a Profile
CAM Processor Error Messages

6 DXF File Imports

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7 Administration Mode
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6

Access & Password Setting
Tool Library
Material Cutting Data
Internal Machining Data
Park Position and Units
Language Settings

8 Manual Data Input CNC Programming
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8Operations and Programming Sheets
Absolute and Incremental Co-ordinates
Speeds and Feeds
Program Format
Preparatory Functions (G Codes)
Miscellaneous Functions (M Codes)
Canned Cycles
Inputting a New Program
8.8.1 Information required
8.8.2 Tabulated Format
8.8.3 Compact Format
8.9 Saving a Program
8.10 Examining an Existing Program
8.11 Editing a Program
8.11.1 New Programs8.11.2 Existing Programs
8.11.3 MENU Editing Options
8.12 Continuing a Program

9 CNC and CAM Machining
9.1
9.2
9.3

Initial Checks
Manufacture
Options During Machining

10 Manual Machining
11 Robotic Interfacing

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CNC Tutorials and Exercises
Tutorial 1:

X and Y Co-ordinate Calculation Absolute and Incremental Co-ordinates

Exercise 1:

Calculationof Co-ordinates

Tutorial 2:

Linear Interpolation

Exercise 2:

Linear Interpolation - Absolute Co-ordinates

Tutorial 3:

Canned Cycles - Hole Drilling and Pocket Milling

Exercise 3:

Canned Cycles - Programming a Tool Change

Tutorial 4:

Circular Interpolation - Clockwise and Counter-clockwise

Exercise 4:

Circular Interpolation

Tutorial 5:

Combining Operationsand Tool Changing

Exercise 5:

Combining Operations

Tutorial 6:

Subroutines

Exercise 6:

Subroutines

Tutorial 7:

Mirror Images

Exercise 7:

Mirror Images

Tutorial 8:

Further Canned Cycles - Pitch Circle Drilling and Dish Milling

Exercise 8:

Use of Canned Cycles - Pitch Circle Drilling and Dish Milling

Tutorial 9:

Subroutines, Mirror Images and CircularInterpolation

Exercise 9:

Subroutines and Mirror Images

Tutorial 10: Datum Shift and Jump to Line
Exercise 10: Datum Shift and Jump to Line
Operations Sheet
Programming Sheet

1 Introduction
This manual gives guidance in using the 160TCL CAD/CAM software to create ISO
G&M code programs for turned components, and in component manufacture.
The 160TCL CAD/CAM software includes ademonstration program (called
DEMO), and a number of tutorial programs.
It is suggested the manual is used as follows:
1.

Refer to section 2 and run the demonstration. This will provide rapid familiarisation
with the operation of the software and the machining process.

2.

Study Section 3 to become proficient in setting up the tooling.

3.

Refer to sections 4 and 5 to demonstratethe ease of operation of the integrated CAD
and CAM processor package.

4.

Refer to Section 6 to become familiar with the conventions for importing DXF files
from third party CAD packages.

5.

Refer to Section 7 for details of the functions available to administrators (tutors) of the
CAD/CAM system.

6.

Use section 8 for detailed instruction in CNC programming.
Tutorial 1 is...