Definition of a custom chip breaker document
With this document we can define a new sequence of chip breaker.
Putting this document in a user library allows us to access to this document in all the projects.
Creation of a special document type "Custom chip breaker".
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Custom chip breaker |
Cutting conditions |
Report definition |
Enumeration |
Environment
2D function |
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In this document we are going to define the steps to realize a set of drillings.
Each drilling with a depth (P)can contain an ascent (R)a descent (D) a dwell, or a rotation direction.
A first set of icon allows to define the action to realize.
Ascent Descent Machining Dwell Rotation direction Coolant |
We must then select between one of those 6 actions and define its parameters.
To validate and create an action click on the icon 
a color graph allows to simulate the action.
The following example shows a sequence of 5 actions: "Machining", "Ascent", "Dwell", "Rotation direction" and "Descent".
Description of the 6 actions:
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Machining :
This option allows to create a drilling with a customized depth.
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Offset
The distance is relative to the tool position, the depth to be achieved is added incrementally. |
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Altitude hole top
The distance is defined by absolute values, while the machining altitude is based on the top position of the stock. |
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Botoom cylindrical part
During machining, the altitude reached by the tool is calculated in relation to the bottom of the cylinder. |
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Full tool, including cone
During machining, the altitude reached by the tool is calculated in relation to the tool tip. |
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Driven point
During machining, the altitude reached by the tool is calculated in relation to the driven point position. |
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The depth is expressed as a percentage of the diameter of the tool used to machine the hole. |
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The depth is defined by a hole depth percentage |
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The depth is not linked to the hole, it's a defined value in mm.
However the sum of the depths must be less than the actual total drilling depth. |
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The depth is expressed in percentage of the total machining depth. That is the depth of the hole with stock included more safety distance. |
 The color code in the graph is yellow
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The retract :
This action allows to realize an ascent in Z.
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Retract plane
The altitude is the clearance plane defined in the drilling operation. |
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Clearance Distance
It is the clearance distance defined in the drilling operation. |
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Offset
This value is defined in relative in the action of "Ascent". |
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Altitude hole top
This value is defined in relation to the highest point of the hole (i.e. the highest point between the finish and the stock). |
The color code in the graph is green.
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Dwell :
This option allows to create a delay.
The color code in the graph is blue.
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Rotation direction :
This action allows a rotation direction change or a spindle stop.
 Spindle rate factor
When the box is checked it is possible to define a factor to apply on the initial spindle rate defined in the cutting conditions of the operation.
 Spindle rate factor
When the box is unchecked it is possible to define a custom spindle rate.
The direction change is symbolized by a point in the graph with a reminder of the code.
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Plunge :
This action allows to realize a plunge in Z.
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Reach safety distance
The descent is realized until the stock + safety distance. |
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Offset
This value is defined in relative in the action of "Descent".
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Clearance Distance
The descent is realized following the safety distance value defined in the drilling operation. |
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Altitude hole top
The distance is defined by absolute values, while the machining altitude is based on the top position of the stock. |
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Bottom cylindrical part
During descent, the altitude reached by the tool is calculated in relation to the bottom of the cylinder. |
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Full tool, including cone
During descent, the altitude reached by the tool is calculated in relation to the tool tip. |
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Driven point
During descent, the altitude reached by the tool is calculated in relation to the driven point position. |
The color code in the graph is red.
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The coolant :
It allows to activate or not the coolant with the desired mode.
There are two solutions for this.
The first is done using standard coolants and pressures.
A total of 5 coolant types can be used with a defined pressure in bar.
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None Jet Mist Center Micro lub Air |
The other solution is to reference a customised coolant and pressure document, already created beforehand.
Coolant
Related coolant document
Custom coolant |
After adding a coolant step, it will not be possible to change the related coolant document linked to the custom drilling document, so all the coolant steps added must be deleted. |
The "Loop" option allows to repeat a sequence from a step to another one to have the drilling fully machined.
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It allows to add an action at the end of the sequence.
Select the type of action, set the parameters and click on the icon to add it. |
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It allows to add an action in a sequence.
Click in the board of the actions to select the position, define the type of action and the parameters then to click the icon. |
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It allows to delete a step.
Click in the board of the actions to select the action to be deleted, then to click the icon. |
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It allows to modify a step.
Click in the board of the actions to select the action to be modified, then to click the icon. |
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Configuration
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It allows to set the characteristics of the hole, altitudes and feed rates for the graph. |
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Allows to switch from a blind hole to a through hole. |
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Allows to resize the preview. |
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