Conversational Programming
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Program parts right at the control with Centroid’s conversational
programming feature. No G-codes to learn or memorize. Instantly see any
changes you make to the part graphically. Conversational leads you through
programming your part. Just fill in the blanks and check
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the graphics. G-codes are created automatically! Select from
these canned cycles:
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Profiling, (material removing, roughing and finishing), Cutoff,
Grooving, Threading, Line,
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Arc, Drilling and Floating-tapping, Automatic Blending (connecting
radius), Chamfering, and Blended Chamfer. If dimensions are missing from
your part, Math Help will solve for any unknown points.
Automatic constant surface speed control
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The spindle automatically changes RPM to provide the correct
surface speed that you have specified over the entire part, ensuring a
better surface finish, superior turning, and longer tool life. Surface
speed is also manually adjustable with the spindle speed override knob
while the program is running.
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Tool Path Graphics
The T-400 will graph all tool movements of the program. The
dry run graphing speed is user adjustable with the feedrate override knob.
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can start and stop the dry run at any point or display
only a portion of the program. The graphics dry run checks for overtravel
in the program and
will display the exact line number of the overtravel
event, saving time and materials. It is scaled on both axes so you can
determine the part size.
Dry run displays the line of G-code being executed for
easy reference
when editing and it will accurately estimate the job
run time.
Easy to read operator's display
The standard high-resolution, non-glare, color LCD screen
displays:
tool position (DRO) at all times, spindle RPM, cutting
feedrate, and a
parts counter with timer. While viewing a program graphically,
you can distinguish between rapid moves, feedrate moves, and cutter comp
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Dedicated, easy-to-understand control panel
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Separate dedicated directional jog keys for both X and Z
make jogging the machine a one-button operation. The coolant-proof, sealed,
full-size alphanumeric keypad has tactile feedback for solid, confident
operation.
Simple setup
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Easy to use graphical menus guide you through part and tool
setup. The T-400 remembers the zero position and tool library even after
you turn the machine off, so once you have set a tool or part position,
you'll never need to reset it.
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Profiling
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Automatic material removal saves you time by generating all
the commands to remove excess material from stock. Profiles are
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defined by simple lines and arcs. Then, the material around
the
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profile is automatically “cleaned out.” The Roughing and
Finish
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Pass can be completed with the same tool or with different
tools.
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Drilling and Tapping
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Canned drilling cycles include: Peck drilling (chip breaking),
Deep Hole drilling (chip removal), and Drilling. Use a tap to make threads
with the canned Floating-tapping cycle. Specify the threads per
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inch, the spindle speed and the depth and the control does
the rest.
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Threading
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The T-15 canned threading cycles include Inside, Outside,
Compound and Tapered threads. Simply select the type of thread needed and
enter the pitch, the diameter and the length. Conversational will automatically
generate all the G-codes necessary to make the threads.
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Tapering
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Add any taper, at any angle, to your part by simply specifying
a start point and an endpoint OR use the angle and length of the taper.
Conversational will automatically calculate any unknown values. Automatic
multi-pass repeat-to-depth generates all the commands to cut a perfect
taper.
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Grooving
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The Grooving canned cycle can make Straight, Chamfered or
Radiused Grooves. Automatic multi-pass repeat to a specified depth ensures
proper material removal and finish.
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Tool Check
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Stop the job at any point to measure your part or reset a
tool and restart right where you left off, or anywhere you need to restart
a tool.
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Off-line Conversational Programming
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Create and verify part programs away from the machine. Use
any PC to program with Centroid's offline conversational lathe software.
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