WEIHONG ELECTRONIC NcEditor V12 User manual

NcEditor V12 Plasma Cutting CNC System
Users’ Manual
4th Edition
Weihong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

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Preface「I」
Preface
About This manual
This manual is intended for operators. If you use Weihong CNC system for the first time, it is
suggested to read through this manual. If not, however, you can search for the desired information via
the contents.
With 8 chapters, this manual can be divided into 4 parts, as follows:
1) Software part. See chapter 1, 2, 3 and 4. Chapter 1 summarizes all the advantageous features of
NcEditor. Chapter 2 and 3 introduce the interface while chapter 4 is the menu introduction.
2) Machine debugging part, including chapter 5. It introduces the CNC system installation and ports
wiring.
3) Advantageous function part, referring to chapter 6. This part focuses on the advantageous
functions, including screw error compensation, leapfrog etc.
4) Appendix part, including chapter 7 and 8. The former lists all the system parameters, shortcut
keys while the latter is the software license agreement.
Contact Us
You can contact us by the following info for technical support and pre-sales / after-sales service:
Company Name: Weihong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
HeadquartersAddress: No.1590, Huhang Rd., Fengxian, Shanghai, PRC 201400
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: http://en.weihong.com.cn
Revision History
You can refer to the following table for the revision records of each edition.
Date
Edition
Revision
2016.02
R4
Contact information updated.
2015.11
R3
1. Updating chapter 4, including nest, parameter backup;
2. Replacing all the old screenshots;
3. Updating chapter 7.2 the terminal board wiring;
4. Updating the parameter list;
5. Other revisions.

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「II」Preface
Precautions
Precautions can be divided into caution and warning according to the degree of possible loss or injury
in case of negligence or omission of precautions stipulated in this manual.
CAUTION
: general info, mainly for informing, such as supplementary instructions and
conditions to enable a function. In case of negligence or omission of this kind of precautions, you may
not activate a function. Note that in some circumstances, negligence or omission of this kind of
precautions could cause physical injury or machine damage.
WARNING
: warning info requiring special attention. In case of negligence or omission of
this kind of precautions, you may suffer physical injury, or even death, machine damage or other
losses.
WARNING
1) Precautions Related to Storage and Transportation
The products should be transported properly in terms of the weight;
An excess of specified quantity of stacking products is prohibited;
Climbing, standing or placing heavy loads on the products is prohibited;
Dragging or carrying the products via cables or devices connected to them is prohibited;
2) Precautions Related to Installation
Only when this equipment installed in the qualified electricity cabinet can it be used. The
construction of the cabinet must reach IP54 grade of protection;
Paste sealing strips on the joint of the cabinet to seal all the cracks;
Cable entry should be sealed while easy-to-open on the spot;
A fan or heat exchanger should be adopted for the heat dissipation and air convection of the
cabinet;
If a fan is adopted, air strainer is a must in air inlet or air outlet;
Dust or cutting fluids may have access to the CNC device via the tiny cracks and tuyere.
Therefore it is necessary to pay attention to the surroundings and air flow direction of the air
vent to make sure that the outflow gas is towards pollution source;

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Preface「III」
WARNING
100 mm space should be preserved between the back of the CNC device and the cabinet wall
for plugging cable connected with the device and the ventilation & heat dissipation in the
cabinet;
Space between this device and other equipment should also be preserved according to the
requirements;
The product should be installed firmly and without vibration. During installing, casting,
knocking, striking, or loading on the product is forbidden;
To reduce electromagnetic interference, power-supply components used should be above AC
or DC 50V and the space between cable and CNC device should be preserved above 100mm;
It will be better if CNC device is installed at a position facilitating debugging and maintenance.
3) Precautions Related to Wiring
Only qualified people are allowed to participate in the wiring and checking;
The CNC device should be grounded reliably and grounding resistance should be less than 4
ohm. Neutral line is absolutely not allowed to replace earth wire. Otherwise, it may result in
malfunction of the device due to the interference;
Wiring should be firm and steady, or mis-operation may occur;
Voltage values and positive & negative polarity of any connection plug should be in accordance
with specifications set forth in the manual, or it may result in breakdowns such as short circuit
and permanent damage to the device;
To guard against electric shock or CNC device damage, fingers should keep dry before
plugging or touching switch;
The connecting wire should not be damaged and squeezed, or the leakage or short circuit may
occur;
It is prohibited to plug or open the chassis of CNC device when power on.
4) Precautions Related to Running & Debugging
Parameters setting should be checked before running, since wrong setting may lead to
accidental movements;
Modification to parameters should be within the allowable range, or such breakdowns as
unsteady running and machine damage will occur.
5) Precautions in Use
Before power-on, please make sure that the switch is on blackout to avoid occasional start-up;

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WARNING
Please check the electromagnetic compatibility during electrical design in order to avoid or
reduce electromagnetic interference to the CNC device. A low pass filter should be employed
to reduce electromagnetic interference if there are other electrical devices nearby;
It is not allowed to frequently power on and power off. It is recommended to power up the
machine again at least one (1) minute later after power failure or blackout.
CAUTION
1) Precautions Related to Product and Manual
Matters related to restrictions and functions available stipulated in the manuals issued by the
machine manufacturer are prior to those in this manual;
This manual assumes all the optional functions are available, which you must confirm through
manuals issued by the machine manufacturer;
Please refer to manuals issued by the machine manufacturer for the instructions of machine
tools;
Functions, and software interfaces vary with the system and the version of software. Before
using the system, you must confirm the specifications.
2) Precautions When Opening the Package
Please make sure that the products are what you have ordered;
Check if the products are damaged in transit;
Check if the components and accessories are damaged or missing in terms of the detailed list;
Please contact us promptly if product discrepancy, accessory missing or transit damage
occurs.

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Contents「V」
Contents
1. Features of NcEditor ............................................................................................................1
1.1. Graph Editing Features ............................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Graph Manipulation Features ................................................................................................... 1
1.3. Technology Setting Features ..................................................................................................... 2
1.4. Processing Features.................................................................................................................. 2
1.5. Info Display Features ................................................................................................................ 2
2. Software Interface ...............................................................................................................3
2.1. Drawing Toolbar....................................................................................................................... 3
2.2. Editing Space ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.3. Report ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2.4. Warnings ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.5. Status Bar ................................................................................................................................ 5
3. Machine Control Bar ............................................................................................................6
3.1. Coordinate Display Area ........................................................................................................... 6
3.2. Manual Settings Area ............................................................................................................... 7
3.3. Machining Operation Area........................................................................................................ 8
3.4. Process Control Area .............................................................................................................. 10
4. Menu Functions.................................................................................................................12
4.1. File Menu .............................................................................................................................. 12
4.2. Edit Menu.............................................................................................................................. 17
4.3. View Menu ............................................................................................................................ 21
4.4. Draw Menu............................................................................................................................ 23
4.5. Object Menu.......................................................................................................................... 27
4.6. Mach Menu ........................................................................................................................... 45
4.7. Help Menu............................................................................................................................. 52

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5. Machine Tool Debugging....................................................................................................54
5.1. Control System Installation..................................................................................................... 55
5.1.1. Control System Configuration .................................................................................................................. 55
5.1.2. Installation of Control Card ...................................................................................................................... 55
5.1.3. Installation Detection of Control Card ..................................................................................................... 56
5.2. Description of Ports Wiring .................................................................................................... 56
5.2.1. Ports Diagnosis of Software ..................................................................................................................... 56
5.2.2. Ports Diagnosis of Terminal Board ........................................................................................................... 57
5.3. Driver Parameters Settings ..................................................................................................... 58
5.3.1. Servo Driver Interface .............................................................................................................................. 58
5.3.2. Common Driver Parameter Settings ........................................................................................................ 58
5.3.3. Driver Parameter Settings of Other Brands ............................................................................................. 58
5.4. System Parameter Settings ..................................................................................................... 59
5.4.1. Pulse Equivalent Setting........................................................................................................................... 59
5.4.2. Axis Direction Setting............................................................................................................................... 59
5.4.3. Machine Origin Setting ............................................................................................................................ 60
5.4.4. Worktable Stroke Range .......................................................................................................................... 60
5.5. Speed Setting......................................................................................................................... 60
5.5.1. Single Axis Acceleration ........................................................................................................................... 61
5.5.2. Cornering Acceleration ............................................................................................................................ 61
5.5.3. Maximum Speed of Reference Circle ....................................................................................................... 62
5.5.4. Minimum Speed of Reference Circle........................................................................................................ 62
5.6. Machine Setup Detection ....................................................................................................... 63
5.6.1. Check Electronic Gear Ratio and Pulse Equivalent................................................................................... 63
5.6.2. Examine If Any Pulse Is Lost ..................................................................................................................... 63
5.6.3. Plasma Technology Detection .................................................................................................................. 63
5.7. Electronic Gear Ratio.............................................................................................................. 64
5.7.1. Electronic Gear......................................................................................................................................... 64
5.7.2. Electronic Gear Functions ........................................................................................................................ 64
5.7.3. Computing Method of Electronic Gear Ratio........................................................................................... 65
5.7.4. Samples of Electronic Gear Ratio Setting................................................................................................. 65
5.8. Settings of Round Tube Cutting............................................................................................... 67
5.8.1. Circle Cutting............................................................................................................................................ 68
5.8.2. Rect Cutting ............................................................................................................................................. 69
5.8.3. Tilted Cutting ........................................................................................................................................... 70
5.8.4. Multi-cutting of Round Tube.................................................................................................................... 72
6. Advantageous Functions .................................................................................................... 74

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6.1. Lead Screw Error Compensation ............................................................................................. 74
6.1.1. Causes of Lead Screw Error...................................................................................................................... 74
6.1.2. Method for Lead Screw Error Compensation .......................................................................................... 75
6.1.3. Effect of Lead Screw Error Compensation................................................................................................ 77
6.2. Power Failure Resume............................................................................................................ 78
6.2.1. Function of Power Failure Resume .......................................................................................................... 78
6.2.2. Usage of Power Failure Resume............................................................................................................... 78
6.3. Frog Leaping Function ............................................................................................................ 78
6.3.1. Function of Frog Leaping ......................................................................................................................... 78
6.3.2. Usage of Frog Leaping.............................................................................................................................. 79
6.4. Instant Setting Function ......................................................................................................... 79
6.5. Shortcut Keys ......................................................................................................................... 80
6.5.1. Function of Shortcut Keys ........................................................................................................................ 80
6.5.2. Usage of Shortcut Keys ............................................................................................................................ 80
6.5.3. Details of Shortcut Keys ........................................................................................................................... 81
7. Appendix...........................................................................................................................82
7.1. Remote Control of Wireless Handwheel.................................................................................. 82
7.1.1. Function of Wireless Handwheel............................................................................................................. 82
7.1.2. Installation of Wireless Handwheel ......................................................................................................... 82
7.1.3. Introduction to Wireless Handwheel....................................................................................................... 82
7.2. Wiring Diagram of Terminal Board.......................................................................................... 83
7.2.1. Wiring Diagram of Auto-H (6B-EX1D7) .................................................................................................... 83
7.2.2. Wiring Diagram of Cylinder (6B-EX1D7) .................................................................................................. 85
7.2.3. Wiring Diagram of Terminal Board EX22A2 in 1Y .................................................................................... 86
7.2.4. Wiring Diagram of Terminal Board EX22A2 in 2Y .................................................................................... 89
7.2.5. Wiring Diagram of Terminal Board EX22A2 in YrevB ............................................................................... 91
7.3. Wiring Diagram of Servo Driver .............................................................................................. 93
7.3.1. Wiring Diagram of WISE Servo Driver...................................................................................................... 93
7.3.2. Wiring Diagram of YASKAWA AC Servo Driver ......................................................................................... 94
7.3.3. Wiring Diagram of PANASONIC AC Servo Driver...................................................................................... 95
7.3.4. Wiring Diagram of MITSUBISHI MR-JE Servo Driver ................................................................................ 95
7.3.5. Wiring Diagram of MITSUBISHI MR-E Servo Driver ................................................................................. 96
7.3.6. Wiring Diagram of DELTA Servo Driver .................................................................................................... 97
7.3.7. Wiring Diagram of SANYO PY Servo Driver .............................................................................................. 99
7.3.8. Wiring Diagram of SANYO R Servo Driver................................................................................................ 99
7.3.9. Wiring Diagram of KT270 Servo Driver .................................................................................................. 100
7.3.10. Wiring Diagram of FUJI Servo Driver ..................................................................................................... 100
7.3.11. Wiring Diagram of HITACHI Servo Driver ............................................................................................... 101
7.3.12. Wiring Diagram of STONE GS Servo Driver ............................................................................................ 101

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7.3.13. Wiring Diagram of TECO TSDA Servo Driver .......................................................................................... 102
7.3.14. Wiring Diagram of TECO ESDA Servo Driver .......................................................................................... 102
7.4. Driver Parameters ................................................................................................................ 103
7.4.1. Parameter Setting of WISE Servo Driver ................................................................................................ 103
7.4.2. Parameter Setting of YASKAWA Σ–ⅡServo Driver ............................................................................... 104
7.4.3. Parameter Setting of YASKAWA Σ-ⅤServo Driver................................................................................ 106
7.4.4. Parameter Setting of PANASONIC MINAS A4 Servo Driver .................................................................... 107
7.4.5. Parameter Setting of PANASONIC MINAS A5 Servo Driver .................................................................... 107
7.4.6. Parameter Setting of MITSUBISHI MR-JE Servo Driver .......................................................................... 109
7.4.7. Parameter Setting of MITSUBISHI MR-E Servo Driver............................................................................ 109
7.4.8. Parameter Setting of DELTA ASDA-A Servo Driver ................................................................................. 111
7.4.9. Parameter Setting of DELTA ASDA-A2 Servo Driver ............................................................................... 113
7.4.10. Parameter Setting of DELTA ASDA-B Servo Driver.................................................................................. 114
7.4.11. Parameter Setting of DELTA ASDA-B2 Servo Driver................................................................................ 116
7.4.12. Parameter Setting of SANYO PY Servo Driver ........................................................................................ 117
7.4.13. Parameter Setting of SANYO R Servo Driver .......................................................................................... 119
7.4.14. Parameter Setting of SANYO Q Servo Driver.......................................................................................... 120
7.4.15. Parameter Setting of KT270 Servo Driver .............................................................................................. 121
7.4.16. Parameter Setting of FUJI FALDIC-β Servo Driver .................................................................................. 123
7.4.17. Parameter Setting of STONE GS Servo Driver ........................................................................................ 124
7.4.18. Parameter Setting of TECO TSDA Servo Driver ...................................................................................... 125
7.5. List of System Parameters..................................................................................................... 126
7.6. Software Operation Procedure ............................................................................................. 130
7.7. Shortcut Keys ....................................................................................................................... 131
8. Software License Agreement............................................................................................ 132

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Features of NcEditor「1」
1. Features of NcEditor
1.1. Graph Editing Features
Designed for planar cutting, editing planar pictures and outputting data of planar machining
objects;
Supporting the basic element creation of machining objects, including points, lines, polylines,
rectangles, circles, ellipses, arcs, etc;
Supporting view change function, including translation, zooming in, zooming out and fit to window;
Supporting feature point catch function, such as catch of endpoint and midpoint of a straight line,
catch of center and quadrant point of a circle;
Supporting mouse dragging edit of nodes to adjust the size of an object;
Supporting displaying and modification of object attribute;
Supporting inserting and editing a file of other format into currently loaded file.
1.2. Graph Manipulation Features
Supporting object change function, including translation, rotation, mirror image, zoom,
combination and break-up of objects;
Supporting view grid and ruler displaying function;
Supporting grid catch function;
Supporting multi-object alignment, including ―align right‖, ―align left‖, ―align top‖, ―align bottom‖,
―align vertical midline‖, ―align horizontal midline‖, ―align center point‖, ―distribute horizontally‖, and
―distribute vertically‖;
Supporting object selection;
Supporting mouse dragging an object;
Supporting saving part of objects in currently loaded file as another processing file;
Supporting undo and redo functions, which can undo or redo 64 previous operations sequentially;
Supporting basic editing functions: copy, cut and paste;
Supporting preview of an processing file and combination of objects;
Supporting auto combination and deleting points when importing a file.

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「2」Features of NcEditor
1.3. Technology Setting Features
Supporting auto and manual bridge contact addition function;
Supporting kerf compensation function;
Supporting manually and auto setting lead-in/out line;
Supporting closed detection, self-cross detection, intersection detection and overlap detection to
check whether a path is good;
Supporting intelligent direction setting of objects;
Supporting display options of various auxiliary drawing lines.
1.4. Processing Features
Supporting direct processing and mating with NcStudio;
Supporting intersectional cutting and tilted cutting of round tube;
Supporting processing condition setting for a single object, distinguished by color, and parameters
setting;
Supporting auto sorting according to start point & end point and manual sorting, which can
optimize cutting jobs that require thoroughness;
Supporting display of machining object type and display & modification of object name;
Supporting analog machining function;
Supporting editing of ports and delay in a layer;
Supporting load and transformation of ENG files, G code files, DXF files and PLT files;
Supporting origin mark, which can be reset and adjusted, and after file loaded, the origin can be
set as the start point of machining;
1.5. Info Display Features
Chinese-English switchover;
Supporting view window showed in proportion;
On-line running report and alarm info are showed in real time;
Displaying machining speed, track G00 time, cutting time, machining file name and machining
progress bar.

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Software Interface「3」
2. Software Interface
The main interface of NcEditor encompasses ―Title Bar‖, ―Menu Bar‖, ―Toolbar‖, ―Drawing Toolbar‖,
―Status Bar‖, ―Object Editor Space‖, ―Machine Control Bar‖and ―Ruler Bar‖, as shown in Fig. 2-1.
Title bar
Menu bar
Tool bar Ruler Report
Warning
Machine
control bar
Editing space
Drawing
toolbar
Status bar
Fig. 2-1 Main interface
2.1. Drawing Toolbar
In Drawing toolbar, there are drawing tools (dot, straight line, circle, polyline, rectangle, etc.), graph
manipulation bar (array, mirror, add bridge, lead-in/out line, kerf compensation, etc.) and layer
manager, some of which have their counterparts under [Object] menu.
2.2. Editing Space
Object Editor Space corresponds to the range of worktable stroke. During machining, machining
objects must be within the range of worktable stroke, or machining fails.

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2.3. Report
In Report, elapsed machining time and total machining time are displayed; current system state is
displayed: running or idle; current machining speed and layer can also be learned in real time.
Clicking on ―Report‖will eject a dialog displaying statistical information of machining. On the Running
column, information of currently being processed file is displayed, ranging from file name, start time,
cutting length to G00 time. The information of completed files is displayed below the Running column.
To charge for a machining file, after machining finishes, select the file and click the ―Charging‖button
to calculate the machining fees in terms of the holes cut and total cut length. See Fig. 2-2. After
entering unit price of holes and cut length, click ―Calculate‖to automatically count the total fees.
Fig. 2-2 Statistical information of machining
2.4. Warnings
In Warnings, error message and warnings are displayed.
Error message mainly relates with errors that prevent the software from running, such as E-stop alarm,
limit alarm, file error, software error, etc.
Warning information mainly prompts information that the user needs to be aware of; for example, if a
port is operated without being configured, corresponding warning will be shown in Warnings.

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Software Interface「5」
2.5. Status Bar
Status bar is at the bottom of NcEditor, as shown below:
Generally, it displays the info of current object, such as steps and meanings to draw an object, whether
current operation is successful or not.

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「6」Machine Control Bar
3. Machine Control Bar
The interface of machine control bar is as shown in Fig. 3-1. When the cursor is on a button, the
software will prompt the button function accordingly.
Manual setting
area
Process control
area
Machining
operation area
Coordinate
display area
Fig. 3-1 Machine control bar
3.1. Coordinate Display Area
As , it displays current workpiece coordinates or machine coordinates of
each axis.

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Machine Control Bar「7」
Double clicking ―WorkCoor‖(―MachCoor‖) will shift to display current machine coordinates (workpiece
coordinates), so will clicking on pull-down arrow on the right side of ―WorkCoor‖(―MachCoor‖).
3.2. Manual Settings Area
The operation interface of manual settings is as shown below:
Fig. 3-2 Manual settings interface
[Feedrate Override]
As , feed rate is controlled by adjusting current feedrate override.
The formula is:
valuefeedRatedoverridefeedrateCurrentratefeedCurrent 
The least unit of feedrate override scale is 1%. Current feedrate override is displayed beneath ―F‖.
Three ways can be used to revise the feedrate override: click on the sliding axle; drag the slide block;
click the slide block to choose it, then press [PageUp], [PageDown] key; when [PageUp] or
[PageDown] key is pressed once, the feedrate override decreases (or increases) by 20%. The range
of feedrate override is 0% ~ 120%.
[Manual Operation]
As and , they are manual buttons of X axis, corresponding to negative and positive
motion direction of X axis, with shortcut keys as 4 and 6 on the keyboard; as and

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, they are manual buttons of Y axis, corresponding to positive and negative motion
direction of Y axis, with shortcut keys as 8 and 2 on the keyboard.
Jog mode and incremental step mode can be switched by .
Under Jog mode, an axis manual button plus number key 0 can be used to switch between jog speed
and rapid jog speed. For example, current rapid jog speed is 1800mm/min, and jog speed
1200mm/min. Pressing down number key 6, current speed will be 1200mm/min; at the same time,
pressing down number key 0, current speed will be 1800mm/min; releasing number key 0, current
speed will be changed to 1200mm/min.
Under incremental step mode, step length can be customized, and the corresponding axis will move
the custom step length with each press of X or Y axis manual button. The lower limit of customized
step is 0.01mm; when the set value is smaller than 0.01mm, the system will take 0.01mm instead
automatically.
[Set WorkOrg (F5)]
As , clicking this button will set current coordinates as workpiece origin.
Generally the start point of workpiece machining, workpiece origin is set for the sake of workpiece
dimension programming. It is fixed relative to a certain point on workpiece, while floating relative to
machine origin (home).
[BackWorkOrg (F6)]
As , clicking this button will make spindle back to workpiece origin automatically from current
position.
[Frame Check (F7)]
As , after load of a machine file, clicking this button will make the system move around along the
circumscribed rectangle of machining file to decide the machining range. This operation is optional.
3.3. Machining Operation Area
The machining operation interface is as shown in Fig. 3-3:

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Machine Control Bar「9」
Fig. 3-3 The interface to run a program
[Start (F(9)]
As , if there is no loaded processing file, the button is disabled; if a processing file is loaded, the
button is enabled. After the button is clicked, the system will start machining automatically from the first
line of the loaded processing file.
The button has two functions:
If a certain processing procedure has been loaded, homing has been finished, and the system is in
"Idle" state, by pressing the button, the machine tool will carry out the procedure automatically from
the first line. Once machining starts, the system enters into ―Running‖ state.
If the system is under ―Auto|Pausing" state, by clicking the button, the system will resume
machining from the suspended position automatically and enter into ―Running" state.
[Pause (F10)]
As , after this ―Pause‖button is clicked, the machine tool will suspend machining and lift its gun,
and then enter into pausing state. So as to continue machining, press [Start] button or select the
relative menu item.
[Stop (F11)]
As , this button is valid during machining. Clicking this button will make the machine tool stop
working and enter into idle state. This is the normal way to stop machining during machining process.
[Resume]
As , after this button is clicked, the system will resume machining from the last stop position
automatically.
In case of E-stop, power failure, or clicking ―Stop‖button during machining, the user can press this
button to make the machine tool rapidly resume machining from breakpoint if the accuracy of
workpiece coordinate is ensured. If the accuracy of workpiece coordinate can not be ensured, the user
needs to home all axes before clicking this button to resume machining.

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「10」Machine Control Bar
CAUTION
The software saves the machining info every 5s. If power failure occurs before
the software saves the machining info, after re-powered, the software will return
to the last saved position after this function is used, i.e. the machine tool will
retract a little distance before continuing machining.
If this function is used not after power failure in machining, machining will be
continued from the exact breakpoint.
[Simu]
As , if a program is loaded and the system is in ―Idle‖state, clicking this button will make the
system start rapid simulation from the first line of program automatically.
Under simulation mode, the system will not drive the machine tool to do the relative machinery and
electric actions, but only show the machining path at a rapid speed in the [Object Editor Space].
[DryRun]
As , in dry run mode, except for not cutting the workpiece, the machine tool will start working as
in actual machining under the running of a machining program.
[Go Forward & Backward (F4, F3)]
As , this button is used for forward motion or reverse motion during machining.
If the user wants to go back to a previous machining position, selecting ―Go Backward‖, i.e. the left
arrow, will make the system reverse along the original path.
The user can set the distance of forward motion or reverse motion according to his own needs. After
setting, clicking ―Go Forward‖or ―Go Backward‖will move the corresponding distance.
After the cursor is moved onto this button, a little double-arrow will appear. Clicking on this
double-arrow can change to ―Jog‖or ―Specify Distance‖. If ―Jog‖is switched to, clicking on ―Go
Forward‖(―Go Backward‖) and holding down the mouse will make the plasma head keep forwarding
(reversing) till the mouse is loosed. If ―Specify Distance‖is switched to, forward (reverse) distance can
be user-defined by clicking on the original distance and entering a new distance. After the distance is
changed, each time clicking on ―Go Forward‖or ―Go Backward‖will make the plasma head forward
(reverse) the set distance.
3.4. Process Control Area
The operation interface of process control is as shown in Fig. 3-4.