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Electrode Machining Parameters
The Electrode Machining branch enables you to define the level of control over its use and over the display of the parameters in the branch. The following branch options are available: No, Advanced, Automatic - No is the default option.
If the Electrode Stage option (in the Create TP dialog) is set to None, the Automatic option is not available.
Click here for a complete list of parameters in this table.
Branch option: Automatic
For a parameter description, click on a parameter in the dialog image below.
Depending on the procedure and your parameter settings, some parameters may not be available or other parameters may be displayed.
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Electrode burning parameter values, set in the EDM Setup, are automatically updated in the Electrode Machining parameter branch. See Electrode Burning Parameters in NC Procedures, below.
Branch option: Advanced
For a parameter description, click on a parameter in the dialog image below.
Depending on the procedure and your parameter settings, some parameters may not be available or other parameters may be displayed.
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Branch option: No
The default option for this branch is No. This means that there is no electrode machining.
General Notes about Parameter Tables
Electrode Burning Parameters in NC Procedures
The process for automatically updating electrode burning parameters in NC procedures is as follows:
In an electrode file, set the electrode burning parameters in the EDM Setup.
In an NC file, load the electrode file (Load Model from the NC Guide Toolbar).
In the NC Preferences > Procedure Parameter Defaults, select YES for the option, Automatically Update Electrode Burning Parameters in NC Procedures.
When creating a toolpath in NC, the Electrode Stage option with the burning stage dropdown list is displayed. Select a burning stage for the TP (e.g., Rough).
Create a relevant procedure.
Set the Electrode Machine parameter branch to Automatic. The parameter values have been filled automatically with those set in the EDM Setup.
Example:
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EDM Setup - Electrode burning stage parameters: |
NC - Electrode burning stage dropdown in the Create TP stage: |
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The following values are set for each burning stage:
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Burning Stage |
Orbiting Type |
Orbiting Size |
Spark Gap |
Offset |
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Rough |
None |
0 |
0.25 |
0 |
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Semi-Finish |
2D |
0.5 |
0.1 |
0 |
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Finish |
3D |
0.25 |
0.05 |
0 |
In the NC procedure:
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Electrode burning stage parameter values are automatically transferred to the NC procedure (the example below is from the Rough stage shown above): |
The variables listed below are extracted from the electrode burning parameters and updated in NC procedures: |
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e_2orbt (2D Orbit)
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Move the cursor over the parameters to display the formulas that are behind the calculations. |
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Reminder: The following values are set for each burning stage:
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Burning Stage |
Orbiting Type |
Orbiting Size |
Spark Gap |
Offset |
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Rough |
None |
0 |
0.25 |
0 |
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Semi-Finish |
2D |
0.5 |
0.1 |
0 |
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Finish |
3D |
0.25 |
0.05 |
0 |
Semi-Finish
For the Semi-Finish stage, the NC parameters would be:
2D Orbit = e_2orbit = 0.5 (2D Orbit value)
Spark Gap + 3D Orbit = e_spark+e_3orbt+e_adoff = 0.1 (0.1 [Spark Gap] + 0 [No 3D Orbit] + 0 [No Additional Offset]).
Finish
For the Finish stage, the NC parameters would be:
2D Orbit = e_2orbit = 0 (No 2D Orbit)
Spark Gap + 3D Orbit = e_spark+e_3orbt+e_adoff = 0.3 (0.05 [Spark Gap] + 0.25 [3D Orbit value] + 0 [No Additional Offset]).
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