Winpost
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I SOFTWAREWinpost
GENERAL INFORMATION.
The majority of the CFAO create neutral files including of the
instructions CN credits for the machines. Much is in called
binary code Cl-dated, or in an adapted ASCII format of
language APT. Certain FAO provide a high degree of
flexibility, allowing to include a little all in the neutral file,
whereas others are more restrictive. This utility makes it
possible to convert these files APT for milling machines 3/4
axes and CU 3 or 5 axes.
Generation of the code
EMULATION OF CONTROLLERS
CNC & SUPPORT CODES-G
Winpost generates the codes G, supports the conditional checks of execution of the functions (other
functions in the block course, values of current variables, states machine etc) which can change l'
interpretation of the mot.
Winpost integrates the majority of the functions like:
The management the lengths d' tools
Programming in point pivot (RTCP)
Fixed cycles and shifts of origins
The management of variables, under programs and macros as well as the loops and logical connections.To have the
code list APT supported by the software defer to the chapter V “DEFINITION OF the CODES”
LIMIT OF GUARANTEE
Because many parameters external with the software can generate errors and collisions on the machine,
no guarantee n' is provided, as for the exactitude of the course of the programs generated by the
software. You must always keep in mind that this program is only one invaluable help for the
development of your courses but will never provide a total safety of unfolding real of the courses. The
program could not be held for person in charge of all damage direct, indirect, secondary or additional
(financial losses due to the shortfall, with l' interruption d' activities or with the loss of data, etc, rising
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SYMBOLS USE IN THIS HANDBOOK
This symbol appears beside specific notes notes explaining the particular functions
current subject.
This symbol appears beside the easy ways which return easier work to you.
This symbol appears beside the warnings with the actions which could cause a damage with your work.
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II USE OF THE SOFTWARE
The principal interface of the software arises in the following form. With 5 distinct zones:
Bar menus and icons
Treated file APT
ISO file obtained
Tree of
Posting of
information
Zone
of information
You can redimensionner the size of these zones while clicking on the bars of separation of these zones
and by bringing these last on the desired position. In order to return these bars more visible following
pictograms one added on the bars allowing of redimensionnerzones.pour the horizontal bar of
redimensioning for the vertical bar of redimensioning.
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TO CHARGE A POST-PROCESSOR
To charge a post-processor you can use small Sélection Post-processor.
Select then file PC (Post-processor Configuration) correspondent with vote machine.
TO CHARGE A FILE APT
The loading of files APT can be done either by the menu Ouvrir file APT or by the bar of icons.
To open a file APT
TO CONVERT FILE APT INTO ISO FILE
The button launches the transformation starting from the zone of text.
This button makes it possible to convert the file directly without run of the treatment of the
code to the screen.
In mode of direct transformation
the processing times are much shorter
. that mode from the zone of text
You can also press on the key Echap (ESC) to stop the treatment. The treatment does not stop
immediately but goes until the end of the instruction in progress.
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Tree of information
After having used the orders of transformation one finds in the tree of information a summary of the
tools met in files APT.
Many tools detected in file APT
List detected tools
Stagnation point
While clicking with the button of right-hand side on a line this makes it possible to insert or remove one
stagnation point. In mode of transformation from the zone of text
will stop on the stagnation point requested.
the transformation
To insert a stagnation point:
Click with the button of right-hand side of the mouse on line having
to be used as stagnation point.
Click with the button of right-hand side to insert the point.
Re-click with the same button if you wish to remove.
The use of the stagnation point is primarily used in the cases of development of the post-processor…
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III DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS
FILE
This menu gathers the functions making it possible to charge or safeguard the various types of file managed by the
software.
To open file APT
Allows to give the responsability a file APT to be
treated.
To save ISO File
Allows to record the Iso file obtained under the same name or another name.
Selection post-processor
Allows to select the configuration of the post-processor used. The
configuration is stored in files (*.PPC)
To open ISO File
D' allows; to open an ISO file already postprocessé.
To leave
Closing of the file and exit of the program.
TREATMENT
Together functions of conversion of the ISO file.
To convert from zone of text
The Convertir function from zone of text makes it possible to launch the conversion of file APT starting from the
zone of text.
To convert directly
This menu makes it possible to convert file APT directly. The end result will be charged in the zone with text
located on the right of the software.
This method is faster than the preceding one.
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OPTIONS
This group of menu gathers the optional functions making it possible to regulate certain parameters. One also finds in
this group the functions to modify the configuration of a post-processor.
Post-processor definition
This function makes it possible to open the window of configuration of the post-processor.
This function is also accessible by the button
bar of tools.
Option
This menu allows d' to reach the general options of the WinPost program. It is thus possible to choose the language of
the software thus qu' an option which makes it possible during the treatment of file since the line of order to close the
program after the treatment of file APT. L' use of the program is then completely transparent for l' user.
Exporter Log
The function allows d' to export under a format text the messages present in the window d' posting of the messages.
This function is especially useful for the debugging of the software and l' sending of d' report/ratio; use.
RAZ Log
Erase the zone of report/ratio.
BY THE WAY
Find in this menu the relative informations with the version of the current software.
Version
The Version function gives you the version of the software. This information is important in particular if you detected a
problem in the software your information feedback must be obligatorily accompanied by the number of version.
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BAR TOOLS
To open File APT
Allows to open a file APT
To save Iso
Allows to save the ISO file after modifications.
Configuration
This button gives access to the configuration of the current post-processor.
Conversion from zone of text
Direct conversion
Activate the conversion of the file from the zone of text.
Carry out conversion directly since the textual file (faster but does not
allow to follow the course of conversion).
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IV TO CONFIGURE NEW POSTPROCESSORPRINCIPE
The definition of the parameters is divided into 10 groups. Each group treating an aspect of the
configuration of the post processor. The transformation into ISO of a file APT is only the writing under
another format of the basic format. For this reason the program is there to only interpret what already
exists in file APT. In particular the order of execution of the various parts and order is strongly related
to the order of the instructions in file APT of origin. It is possible to differ the exit from an order but it
will be difficult to leave information whereas the latter Na yet be defined in the APT origin.
Format of a variable
The fields defining a formatting of the addresses make it possible to define the code associated with the
variable as well as the format with the associated numerical value.
Exemple : X#0.000
For a value of 973.38814
X#0.000 turn overX973.388
X+#0.00 turn overX+973.39 (the sign is forced)
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The software uses the function in-house FORMAT to format the exit of the codes. It code being directly related to
the regional parameters of your computer the exit of the point as separating decimal must thus be defines in the
regional parameters of Windows.
List Variables available
In the zones of text defining a whole of line of code, it is possible to parameterize the exit of certain variables by
including a code in the form:
& (NOM_VARIABLE, FORMAT_DE_SORTIE)
Example: N& (PP_N_LIGNE, #0) & (PP_SPINDLE, #) for the instruction stop pin will leave the code N120 M05
during the treatment of code APT SPINDL/OFF
Existing variables
PP_TOOL
PP_S_SPINDLE
PP_FEEDRATE
PP_COOLNT
PP_AIR
: Number of the current tool
: Value spindle speed
: Value speed in advance current
: Code M of current lubrication
: Code M d' aspiration current
PP_SPINDLE
PP_COMMENT
: Code M of startup of the pin current
: Comment running coming is code TPRINT or of the last line $$
: Code G of correction current tool
: Code for temporization
PP_CORR
PP_TEMPO
PP_PARTNO
PP_REWIND
: Variable corresponding to code PARTNO of code APT
: Variable corresponding to code PARTNO of code APT
PP_FILE
PP_NCFILE
: Name of current the ISO File without the extension
: Name of current the ISO File with the extension
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PP_TIME
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: Current date
: Current hour
These two variables are used to give the date and l' hour of creation of the
ISO file
Line example of parameter : N&(PP_N_LINE,0) ( Date : &(PP_DATE,DD/MM/YYYY) /
&(PP_TIME,HH:MM) )
Result : N8 ( Date : 20/03/2011 / 14:29 )
PP_N_LINE
: Number of the current line
PP_FIRST_X
PP_FIRST_Y
PP_FIRST_Z
PP_FIRST_A
PP_FIRST_B
PP_FIRST_C
: Coordinates X of the first point after a change of tool
: Coordinates Y of the first point after a change of tool
: Coordinates Z of the first point after a change of tool
: Coordinates has first point after a change of tool
: Coordinates B of the first point after a change of tool
: Coordinates C of the first point after a change of tool
the automatic classification of the lines is not added with the codes not treated in the zones of text.
You must thus add the N& code; (PP_N_LIGNE, #0) in front of the lines to be numbered.
Existing variables for the cycles of drilling
You will find hereafter the list of the variables available in the cycles of drilling.
PP_TOOL
PP_S_SPINDLE
PP_FEEDRATE
PP_COOLNT
PP_AIR
PP_SPINDLE
PP_COMMENT
: Number d' tool
: Spindle speed
: Speed d' advances
: Code lubrication
: Code aspiration
: Direction of rotation of the pin: Comment
First point to use for gone up after last drilling
PP_FIRST_X: Coordinates X of the first point after a change of tool
PP_FIRST_Y: Coordinates Y of the first point after a change of tool
PP_FIRST_Z: Coordinates Z of the first point after a change of tool
Variable Cycle
PP_CYCLE_DEPTH: Current depth
PP_CYCLE_FEED: Speed of the cycle
PP_CYCLE_DWELL: Tempo current
PP_CYCLE_RETRACT: value of the current distance from withdrawal
PP_CYCLE_CLEARENCE: value of the current security distance
PP_CYCLE_ZSTEP: Depth d' increment of drilling for cycles DEEP or BRKCHP current
PP_CYCLE_PITCH: Step value for l' machining helicoid current
PP_CYCLE_RADIALPASS: Radial master key for l' machining current spiral
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PP_CYCLE_FIRST_X: Coordinates X of the first point of fixed cycle
PP_CYCLE_FIRST_Y: Coordinates Y of the first point of fixed cycle
PP_CYCLE_FIRST_Z: Coordinates Z of the first point of the fixed cycle
Point de cycle
PP_CYCLE_X
PP_CYCLE_Y
PP_CYCLE_Z
: Coordinates X d' call d' a fixed cycle
: Coordinates Y d' call d' a fixed cycle
: Coordinates Z d' call d' a fixed cycle
PP_CYCLE_A
PP_CYCLE_B
PP_CYCLE_C
: Value angle has d' call d' a fixed cycle
: Value angle B d' call d' a fixed cycle
: Value angle C d' call d' a fixed cycle
Variables for comment tool
These variables are not available qu' with code APT CUTTER
TOOL_NAME: Name of l' tool
TOOL_NUM: Number of l' tool
TOOL_DIAM: Diameter of l' tool
TOOL_ANGLE: Angle of l' tool (conical tool)
TOOL_RC: Ray of corner of l' tool
TOOL_LG: Length of l' tool
TOOL_LG_CUT: Cutting length of l' tool
TOOL_LG_PROG: Length of l' programmed tool
TOOL_REMARK
: Comment associated with l' tool
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GENERAL
General parameters of the post-processor
Name: Name of the Post-processor. This information is used to name the post-processor. This name will be
posted in the bar d' heading of the program.
Type Post-processor:
Siemens 840D
Heidenhain ISO
Conversational Heidenhain
NUM
FIDIA
FANUC
ROBOT KUKA
Siemens 810T
The type of the post-processor is an indication and can have an influence on the generated code or the way in which
the program treats the code. Thus the configurations Conversational Heidenhain and Siemens 810 T are they specific.
Repertory d' origin of files APT: localization of files APT. Allows to preferably specify a repertory for the
loading of files APT
Repertory of destination of the ISO files: localization d' writing of the ISO files
Extension ISO File: Extension of generated the Iso files ex (.mpf for Siemens file or .h for conversational
Heidenhain files)
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Exit comments: the comments present in file APT will be treated left in the ISO file. This corresponds to the
code of the type $$ l' instruction PPRINT being treated as a specific instruction which can be a comment or
a computer code.
Comment beginning: Character indicating the d' beginning; a comment (example the point comma or the
bracket)
Fine comment: Character indicating the end d' a comment in a file Iso (example the bracket)
Space inter code: A space is used to separate the codes. This lrend the more readable code but also
larger.
Exit number of line: Exit of the classification of the lines Exit number of line for comment: This option
makes it possible to specify that the lines not comprising that comments will be also numbered To
compress code: Allows to remove the codes nonmodal in order to limit the size of generated the Iso files.
Ex :lines APT :
GOTO / -45.89034, -44.44933, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000
FEDRAT/ 1000.0000,MMPM
GOTO / -45.89034, -44.44933, 16.10030, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000
Will give:
G0 X-45.890 Z0.000
G1 X-45.8903 Y-44.4493 Z16.1003 A0.000 C0.000 F1000
if l' option n' is not activated and
G0 X-45.890 Z0.000
G1 Z16.1003 F1000 Si
l'option est activée
Format number of line: Format for the exit of the numbers of line example: N#0 for an exit of the code of
the type N10, N20 for a fixed exit: N0006 to use for example N#0000 To compress code: Allows to
remove the codes non modal in order to limit the size of generated the Iso files.
Starting number: Starting number for the numbers of line Increment of classification: Increment of
classification example 5 for lines of 5 in 5 Number of maximum line: Maximum number of line. Once
reached classification sets out again with the starting number.
Tolerance calculation: Tolerance of calculation for function d' posting of the course or certain
approximations. Value not used in current version of the post-processor.
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AXES
Definition of the addresses for the axes machines
Format des différents axes CN:
X :Displacement on X
Y :Displacement on Y
Z :Displacement on Z
I :Coordonnées I centre X pour les centres de cercle
J :Coordonnées J centre Y pour les centres de cercle
K :Coordonnées K centre Z pour les centres de cercle
A :Format de l'axerotatif A
B :Format de l'axerotatif B
C :Format de l'axerotatif C
R (Radius of circle): Format for the exit of the circular interpolations under the format R (by giving the ray
of l' interpolation.
Incremental coding: In the case or the notation incremental by a coding different from the linear axes
(conversational Heidenhain example L IX IY IZ) l' passes; activation of this option makes it possible to add
with the coding of axes X there Z the following code Macro code of return: Code to add with X Y and Z for
a movement into incremental.
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Order of the axes: allows to specify l' order of exit of the Attention axes must contain the 13 following
Letters:
NGXYZ I J K R A B C F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
L' order functions for the moment only for the exit of G XYZ and ABC
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STITCH & SPEED
Definition of the codes and parameters governing the advances and startup of the pin.
Stop Stitches: Code for l' stop of rotation of the pin (M05 Example) Stitch time direction: Code
for the setting in rotation of the pin clockwise (M03 Example)
Stitch anti-clockwise direction: Code for the setting in rotation of the pin anticlockwise (M04 Example)
Code speed: Code of exit of the advances F#0 example for an exit of the type F1000 Pré codes speed:
Code beginning of line for management speed Code speed stitches: Code for the rotation of the pin S#0
example for an exit of the S10000 type
Startup stitches: Complete sequence for the startup of the pin
Example for Heidenhain post-processor:
& (PP_N_LIGNE, #0) TOOL CAL & (PP_TOOL, #0) Z S&
(PP_S_SPINDLE, #0) & (PP_N_LIGNE, #0) & (PP_SPINDLE,
#0)Donneune sortie du type :
8 TOOL CALL 1 Z S2000
9 M03
Stop stitches: Sequence of code supplements for l' stopping of the pin.
Heidenhain example:
&(PP_N_LIGNE,#0) L M05
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CODE G
Définition des codes G.
G01 Work advances: Definition of the code d' work advances
G00 Advances fast: Definition of the code d' advances fast
G70 work in INCH: Definition of work in INCH
G71 work into metric: Definition of work into metric
G90 work in absolute: Displacement mode in absolute
G91 work of relative: Mode of displacement into relative (activated with codes APT GODLTA)
G17 plan XY Definition of the standard schemes of work
G18 plan ZY
G19 plan YZ
Tempo: D' definition; an instruction of temporization
(code APT DELAY)
Code for origin: definition of the code for an origin
Code for shift origin: Allows with codes APT ORIGIN to define a news origin
Code for treatment FROM:
Code for treatment of code APT FROM Fast exit advances fast: rapid displacements can be left in
advance work with a speed known as fast. This option makes it possible to replace the G00 code by a
G1 code and a speed d' advances defined in the two following parameters.
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Code advances fast G1:
Code displacement intended to replace G00 Speed advances fast: Speed used for
displacements in rapid
Time circular G02: Code circular displacement
G02 Circulairetrigo
G03: Code circular displacement G03
Format Left Circle: D' definition; a circular instruction of displacement
Particular case of the exit of the circular interpolations
As for the codes of beginning and end of file the exit of a circular interpolation is managed by a text which can
contain variables. It is possible to parameterize the exit of certain variables by including a code in the form:
& (NOM_VARIABLE, FORMAT_DE_SORTIE)
Exemple : N&(PP_N_LINE,#0) &(PP_SPINDLE,#) for the instruction stop pin will leave it
codeN120 M05 during the treatment of code APT SPINDL/OFF
Existing variables
PP_FEEDRATE
PP_COMMENT
: Value speed in advance current
: Comment running coming is code TPRINT or of the last line $$
PP_CORR
: Code G of correction current tool
PP_CODE_RING
: Code circular interpolation G02/G03
PP_CENTRE_RELATIF_X: Coordinates into relative compared to starting point X
point of center
PP_CENTRE_RELATIF_Y :Coordinates into relative compared to the starting point Y of the point of center
PP_CENTRE_RELATIF_Z :Coordinates into relative compared to starting point Z of the point of center.
PP_CENTRE_ABSOLU_X: Coordinates absolute X of the point of center.
PP_CENTRE_ABSOLU_Y: Coordinates absolute Y of the point of center.
PP_CENTRE_ABSOLU_Z: Coordinates absolute Z of the point of center.
PP_POINT_CERCLE_X: Coordinates X of the point of end of definition of the interpolation circular
PP_POINT_CERCLE_Y: Coordinates Y of the point of end of definition of the interpolation circular
PP_POINT_CERCLE_Z: Coordinates Z of the point of end of definition of the interpolation circular
PP_RAYON_CERCLE: Circle radius
PP_ANGLE_CERCLE: Circle Angle
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PP_POINT_MID_CERCLE_X: Coordinates X of the middle point when using an interpolation circular by 3 points
PP_POINT_MID_CERCLE_Y: Coordinates Y of the middle point when using an interpolation circular by 3 points
PP_POINT_MID_CERCLE_Z: Coordinates Z of the middle point when using an interpolation circular by 3 points
PP_ANGLE_A_CERCLE: Angle Machine has one end off interpolation
PP_ANGLE_B_CERCLE: Angle Machine B one end off interpolation
PP_ANGLE_C_CERCLE: Angle Machine C one end off interpolation
CODE M
Definition of the codes M and management of lubrication. In the codes M one will find the blocking of the rotary
axes and the code of end d' operation or d' temporary stop operator.
Exit Codes Lubrication: L' activation of l' option makes it possible to take into account codes APT COOLNT
and to leave the corresponding code
Lubrication ONE:
Lubrification OFF:
Lubrification FLOOD:
Lubrification AIR:
code corresponding to code APT COOLNT /ON
code corresponding to code APT COOLNT /OFF
code corresponding to code APT COOLNT /FLOOD
code corresponding to code APT COOLNT /AIR
Air ON: code corresponding to code APT AIR /ON
Air OFF: code corresponding to code APT AIR /OFF
Stop Operation: M01 Codes stop operation
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Stop Programs: M00: code stop programs M00
Blocking Centers ON: code blocking of the axes codes APT CLAMP/ON
Blocking Centers OFF: code blocking of the axes codes APT CLAMP/OFF
Blocking Axe a: codes blocking of the rotary axes has code APT CLAMP/AAXIS ONE and OFF
Blocking Centers b: codes blocking of the rotary axes B codes APT CLAMP/BAXIS ONE and OFF
Blocking Centers C: code blocking of the rotary axes C codes APT CLAMP/CAXIS ONE and OFF
Code AUXFUN: Definition of the exit of code AUXFUN. Code AUXFUN makes it possible to specify a
digital code generally used with a code Mr.
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TOOL
Definition of the codes of management of the tools
Corrector cancellation: Code d' cancellation of corrector d' tool Left corrector: Code d'
activation of the correction d' tool on the left of the Correct profile right-hand side: Code d'
activation of the correction on the right of the profile
Corrector at the end of the line: Place the code of correction at the end of the line.
Example codes for heidenhain: 216 L Y3.028 Z2.786 RL
Management codes TOOLNO: This option makes it possible to take into account code TOOLNO
the following sequence makes it possible to define the code used to manage code TOOLNO
TOOL cancellation: Together of code to cancel the loading tool before passing to the following loading.
Heidenhain example: TOOL CAL 0
Change TOOL: Code change d' a tool Example of configuration:
ConfigWinPost T& (PP_TOOL, #0) D& (PP_TOOL, #0) G54
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Exit Machine
T6D6
G54
Exit codes CUTTER: This option allows d' to use information coming from code APT CUTTER to leave
either the comment or the instructions
The following sequence makes it possible to define the code used to manage code CUTTER.
Note: These instructions use specific variables which are described in the Liste paragraph Variables available page
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Example of code ConfigWinPost:
(TOOL DIAMETER &(TOOL_DIAM,#0)/ RAD CORNER &(TOOL_RC,#0))
Will give in the code Iso Sortie Machine:
(TOOL DIAMETER 20 / RAD CORNER 5)
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5AXES
Definition of the kinematics of the machine 5axes as well as its limits on the axes.
Type: Inform the type of machine to be simulated. In the currently available type one will find:
Type 1 =
Type 2 =
Type 3 =
Type 4 =
Type 5 =
Type 6 =
Type 7 =
Type 8 =
Type 9 =
Type 10 =
Type 11 =
Type 12 =
Type 13 =
Type 14 =
Type 15 =
Type 16 =
Type 17 =
Type 18 =
3 Axes
Head A/B
Head A/C
Head B/C
Head A/C 45°
Head B/C 45°
A/C Plate
B/C Plate
A/C Plate 45°
B/C Plate 45°
Tête A/C Plate
Tête B/C Plate
Tête 45° A/C Standard
Tête Standard 45° B/C Plateau
HEULER A/B/C
Kuka A/B/C
Multifunction Standard Turning
Notation IJK (A3B3C3)
Controlled types of axis
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Linear
Translation
Rotation RollOver
Rotation Modulo
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Description
Part controlled in rotation. Rotation in linear mode
Part controlled in translation
Part controlled in rotation. Rotation in mode RollOver
Part controlled in rotation. Rotation in mode Modulo 360°
Mini limit A/B: Limit of l' center has or B minimum Limite A/B
Maxi: Limit of l' center has or B maximum
Mini limit C: Limit of l' center C minimum Limite C
Maximum: Limit of l' center C maximum
Activation RTCP: Code for l' activation of management RTCP (code APT MULTAX ONE)
Desactivation RTCP: Code for l' activation of management RTCP (code APT MULTAX OFF)
Activation Tilted Plan: Code for l' activation d' a tilted plan
Desactivation Tilted plan: Code for desactivation d' a tilted plan
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FIXED CYCLES
Definition of the fixed cycles of drilling, tapping, facing, boring…
Code drilling:
definition of the code fixes for the operations of drilling.
Code chamfering:
definition of the code fixes for the operations of chamfering.
Code facing:
definition of the code fixes for the operations of facing.
Code deep drilling:
definition of the code fixes for the operations of deep drilling
Code breaks chips:
definition of the fixed code for the operations of drilling breaks chips.
Code boring:
definition of the code fixes for the operations d' boring.
Code tapping:
definition of the code fixes for the operations of tapping.
Code threading:
definition of the code fixes for the operations of threading.
Code machining helicoid: definition of the code fixes for the operations of drilling helicoid.
Fast displacement after fixed cycle: Code to define a withdrawal in rapid after a fixed cycle.
Code stop of the cycle: Code to define the end d' fixed activation of cycle. Example: G80
Call not of cycle: Code allowing to define the points d' call ' a fixed cycle.
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DEBUT/FIN FILE
Definition of the beginnings and end of file.
End of line: Code added at the end of the ISO lines Example: *
Beginning to card-index: Together codes for the beginning of the ISO files
End of file: Together codes for the end of the ISO files
Management PARTNO: Code for the management of code PARTNO.
Management codes finished: Code corresponding to FINISHED code APT
Management codes end: Code corresponding to code APT END
Management REWIND: Code corresponding to code APT REWIND
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COLOR
Definition of the colors for the analysis of code APT.
Color text
Definition of the colors for the description of syntax in code APT.
To modify a double color click on the text or the box color and select the desired color.
The red color is prohibited, it is reserved for the marking of the lines having generated
errors.
COLOR_COMMENT:
COLOR_INCONNUE:
COlOR_PARTNO:
COLOR_RAPID:
COLOR_COOLNT:
COLOR _TPRINT:
COLOR _CUTCOM:
COLOR _TLAXIS:
COLOR _SPINDL:
COLOR _FEDRAT:
COLOR _GOTO:
COLOR _REWIND:
COLOR _TOOLNO:
COLOR _LOADTL:
COLOR _END:
COLOR _FINI:
COLOR _CYCLE:
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COULEUR_CIRCLE :
COULEUR_CUTTER :
COULEUR_UNITS :
COULEUR_MCS :
COULEUR_MULTAX :
COULEUR_SELECT :
COULEUR_FROM :
COULEUR_PPFUN :
COULEUR_PPRINT :
COULEUR_INSERT :
COULEUR_LOAD :
COULEUR_DISPLY :
COULEUR_OPSTOP :
COULEUR_STOP :
COULEUR_DELAY :
COULEUR_PREMIER_POINT :
COULEUR_ORIGIN :
COULEUR_INDIRV :
COULEUR_TLON_GOFWD :
COULEUR_AIR :
COULEUR_CAMP :
COULEUR_AUXFUN :
COULEUR_GODLTA :
COULEUR_PREFUN :
COULEUR_GOHOME :
COULEUR_MODE :
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PARTICULAR INSTRUCTIONS
Definition of the particular instructions.
First Point after change tool: These codes make it possible to define the plays d' instructions of the first
item discussed after a change d' tool.
Macro of STRONG CURRENT of the rotary axes: In the case or l' rotary axis of the machine reached a
limit it is then necessary to give to Zero the axes. Or to rock with 180° on an axis. This plays of code then
makes it possible to define this restoring of the codes.
Code for macro return at the origins: Macro to manage the codes of return at the origins. Corresponds to
the treatment of code APT GOHOME. Attention in this case l' writing of the codes uses aa little special
notation example:
Example ISO :N&(PP_N_LINE,0) G91 G28 &(0.000,X~) &(0.000,Y~) &(0.000,Z~)
The notation X~, Y~ and Z~ makes it possible to specify the value of return the code of l' center n'
having left that if l' axis is specified in code APT.Idem pour la vitesse F~
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Example : for the notation : N&(PP_N_LINE,0) G91 G28&(0.000,X~)&(0.000,Y~)&(0.000,Z~)
GOHOME/ZAXIS will give N3 G91 G28 Z0.000
CasHeidenhain :&(PP_N_LINE,#0) &("M140 MB MAX",Z~)
Donnera pour le même code APT M140 MB MAX
To note qu' there exists also the notation F! In this case if the F n' then one is not present uses the code of
substitution for speed:
Example of coding with the two notations :&(F#0,F~)&("FMAX",F!)
If F is present one will have then Fla value of l' advances if not FMAX at the end of the file
Management of code APT Mode: Allows to define the codes associated with code APT Mode.
definition is particular because it is necessary here to define on a line the treatment associated with a
code MODE. The codes MODE can be also varied is it difficult of all to validate them one has for
example
MODE/ INCHES
MM
XYPLAN
YZPLAN
ZXPLAN
ABSOL
INCR
MILL
…
Example to define the management of the code MODE:
INCHES/N&(PP_N_LIGNE,0) G20
MM/N&(PP_N_LIGNE,0) G21
Thus
MODE/INCHES will give N3 G20
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V DEFINITION OF CODES APT
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS APT
In red codes untreated in the software in the current version of the software.
CODES APT DRAFTS
Code list APT recognized by l' application.
FEDRAT: definition speeds d' advances. Example of code: FEDRAT/1000.0000, MMPM
CUTTER: d' definition; a geometry d' tool. Example of code:
CUTTER/20.000,4.000,6.000,4.000,0.000,0.000,50.000
SPINDL: definition spindle speeds. Example of code: SPINDL/70.0000, RPM, CLW
following possibility: SPINDL/OFF
CUTCOM: Activation of the codes of correction of ray. Example of code: CUTCOM/OFF
TLAXIS: definition of L' orientation of l' center tool. Example of code: TLAXIS/0.000,0.000,1.000
COOLNT: instructions of ordering of lubrication. Example of code: COOLNT/ON
LOADTL :chargement d'un outil . Exemple de code : LOADTL/3
TOOLNO: definition number d' tool. Example of code: TOOLNO/1, 10.000
PPRINT: Exit comment tool. Example of code: PPRINT/T1 Mills 2 Sizes D 10
GOTO: instructions of displacement. Example of code: GOTO/95.36711,59.09059,27.12479
GODLTA: instructions of displacement into relative. Example of code: GODLTA/0.0000,0.0000,3.0000
RAPID: displacement in rapid. Example of code: RAPID
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PREFUN: displacement in rapid. Example of code : RAPID
CIRCLE & TLON,GOFWD: Circular interpolation
Winpost decodes aujourd' today 3 notations for the circular instructions..
First notation CIRCLE gives the point of centre and the normal one as well as. This normal allows to specify the
direction of course (G02 or G03 for example for Z=1 with a circle in the plan G17 (XY) one will have an
interpolation trigo G03 and G02 if Z=-1
CIRCLE/X-center, there-center, Z-center, X-normal, there normal, normal Z, ray) GOTO/xPointFin, y-PointFin, Z PointFin
Exemple :
CIRCLE/508.000,762.000,0.000,0.000,0.000,1.000,137.000
GOTO/645.000,762.000,0.000
L' another notation recognized and used uses code TLON, GOFWD with the notation INDIRV which gives the
direction of course to the first point of the circle. The vector thus defined makes it possible to know the direction of
course G02/G03.
INDIRV/X-value, there-value, Z-value TLON, GOFWD/(CIRCLE/X-center, there-center, Z-center, ray), ONE, (LINE/X-center, therecenter, Z-center, x-PointFin, there PointFin, Z PointFin)
Exemple :
INDIRV/ 0.99503, 0.09957, 0.000
TLON,GOFWD/ (CIRCLE/ 0.16933, 0.12173, 0.000,0.04177),ON,(LINE/ 0.16933,
0.12173, 0.000,0.20325, 0.14611, 0.000)
Finally the same notation is also treated if codes CIRCLE and LINE are defined in their affecting a reference (Lx
and Cx) which will be used in code TLON, GOFWD as in l' following example:
C1=CIRCLE/41.6,-1.0681,14.7351,3
L1=LINE/41.6,-1.0681,14.7351,38.6,-1.0681,14.7351
INDIRV/-1,0,0
TLON,GOFWD/C1,ON,L1
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Attention the declaration of orders CIRCLE and LINE must be done before l' call by TLON, GOFWD. It n' is thus not
possible to define at the beginning of code APT all references CICRLE & LINE.
FROM :D' definition; a starting point
REWIND :D' definition; an instruction of defect
SELECT :Selection d' an origin (left the code of the G54 type for example).
Exempleof code : SELECT/54
MODE :D' definition; an operating process.
Exemple ofcode : MODE/ INCHES
MM
XYPLAN
YZPLAN
ZXPLAN
ABSOL
INCR
ORIGIN :D' definition; an origin (either with call d' a code G FIXTUR (G54, G55. ) is with value of l' origin
DATUM X, Y, Z
Exemple de code :
ORIGIN / FIXTUR, 2 ===> G55
ORIGIN / DATUM, 1.0, 2.5, 3.9
CLAMP :D' definition; year instruction off rblocage d' year axis Example of code:
CLAMP / ON
/ OFF
/ AAXIS, ON
/ BAXIS, OFF
GOHOME :Return at the origins. L' one can specify on which axes can be made return. Example of code:
GOHOME / XAXIS, YAXIS, ZAXIS
UNITS :Order definition of units G70/G71. Example of code : UNITS/MM
PPFUN: Recognized but untreated function.
MCS :Recognized but untreated function.
AUXFUN :D' definition; an auxiliary function (partner with a code M)
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PREFUN :D' definition; a preparatory function (partner with a code G)
Codes for the fixed cycles
CYCLE :
CYCLE/DRILL :
définition of cycle fixes . Example ofcode : CYCLE
Percage, pointage
.CYCLE/DRILL,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54
CYCLE/TAP : taraudage .CYCLE/TAP,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54
CYCLE/REAM :
Alesage .CYCLE/REAM,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54
CYCLE/MILL :percage par hélicoïdale
.CYCLE/MILL,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54
CYCLE/BORE :
percage .CYCLE/BORE,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54
CYCLE/FACE :
surfacage .CYCLE/FACE,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54,100
CYCLE/BORE,DWELL: percage avec temporisation
.CYCLE/BORE,DWELL,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54,100
CYCLE/CSINK :
chamfreinage
.CYCLE/CSINK,30.0,30.0,6451.6,MMPM,2.54
CYCLE/DEEPCL :
percageprofond
.CYCLE/DEEPCL,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54,INCR,10.0,10.0
CYCLE/DEEPBK :
cycle brisecopeaux
.CYCLE/DEEPBK,30.4,6451.6,MMPM,2.54,INCR,10.0,10.0
CYCLE/OFF :
instructions de fin de cycle .CYCLE/OFF
Code
CYCLE/OFF
Exemples
CYCLE/DEEPBK
CYCLE/DEEPBK,30.4,6451.6,M
MPM,2.54,INCR,10.0,10.0
CYCLE/OFF
Description
Paramètres
Instructions of end of cycle.
Cycle breaks chips
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VI MODIFICATIONS OF THE VERSION
Version 0.0.8
Date : 10/12/2006
TailleExécutable : 740 Ko (757 760 octets)
Corrections
Corrections on management Codes CIRCLE in G17 plan
New functions
Integration, of new codes management speed.
Version 0.2.x
Date : 10/11/2010
TailleExécutable : 708 Ko (724 992 octets)
New functions
Test of the version of files PC
Version 0.2.x
Date : 10/11/2010
TailleExécutable : 708 Ko (724 992 octets)
New functions
Management of the Heidenhain exits
Version 0.2.18 & 0.2.19
Date : 9/02/2011
TailleExécutable : 760 Ko (778 240 octets)
New functions
Management of codes APT AUXFUN and CLAMP Addition option for exit
corrector tool at the end of the line (heidenhain)
Version 0.3.x
Date : 10/02/2011
TailleExécutable : 760 Ko (778 240 octets)
New functions
Management of codes GODLTA with displacement in this case into relative (G91)
Version 0.3.2
Date : 10/02/2011
TailleExécutable : 760 Ko (778 240 octets)
New functions
Management codes PREFUN Gestion
of code GOHOME
Corrections
The exit of code TLAXIS generates an instruction of the plane type standard G17,
G18…
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Version 0.3.3
Date : 17/03/2011
TailleExécutable : 772 Ko
New functions
Addition of variables PP_DATE and PP_TIME
Version 0.3.4
Date : 27/04/2011
TailleExécutable : 784 Ko
New functions
Management of the code MODE
Corrections
Management of codes CYCLES SEED-PLANTING DRILL and DEEP according to
example CATIA APT VERSION
Version 0.4.0
Date : 28/04/2011
TailleExécutable : 784 Ko
Corrections
Modification on code GOHOME
Version 0.4.1 à 0.4.5
Date : 28/05/2011
TailleExécutable : 784 Ko
New functions
Management of code TLON, GOFWD with notation of codes CIRCLE and LINE in
reference.
Corrections
Correction of several minor problems of second reading and correction on
treatment codes INDRIV for direction of the circle.
Version 0.4.6
Date : 28/08/2011
TailleExécutable : 816 Ko
New functions
Possibility of defining order of exit of axes XYZ ABC and the code G
Corrections
On calculation B & C for standard machine 5 axes Gantry B& C
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8
SOFTWARE WINPOST
I-1
GENERAL INFORMATION.
I-1
Emulation of controllers CNC & Support codes-G
I-1
LIMIT OF GUARANTEE
I-1
SYMBOLS USE IN THIS HANDBOOK
I-2
II
II-3
USE OF THE SOFTWARE
To charge a POST-PROCESSOR
II-4
To charge a file APT
II-4
To convert file APT into File ISO Tree of
information Stagnation point
II-4
II-5
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III
III-6
DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS
File To open file APT
To save ISO File Selection post-processor
To open ISO File
To leave
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III-6
III-6
III-6
III-6
III-6
TREATMENT To convert from zone text
To convert directly
III-6
III-6
III-6
Options Definition post-processor
Option To export Log STRONG
CURRENT Log
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III-7
III-7
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By the way
Version
III-7
III-7
Bar tools
III-9
IV
TO CONFIGURE A NEW POST-PROCESSOR
PRINCIPLE
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Chapter
Format of a variable List Variables
available
8
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IV-1
GENERAL
IV-4
AXES
IV-6
STITCH & SPEED
IV-8
CODE G
Particular case of the exit of the circular interpolations
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CODE M
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TOOL
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5AXES
IV-16
CYCLES FIXES
IV-18
DEBUT/FIN FILE
IV-19
COLOR Color text
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PARTICULAR INSTRUCTIONS
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DEFINITION OF CODES APT
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SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS APT
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Treated codes APT Codes for the fixed cycles
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MODIFICATIONS OF THE VERSION
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