Machine

The Machine editing dialog is accessed from the machining tree, do a right-click on machine and select edit.

In Horizontal Turning, the dialog is as shown below, where you are going to define the different parameters related to the machine.

Combinations

Results

Combinations

Results

Vertical & Z normal

Vertical & Z inverted

Vertical opposite & Z normal

Vertical opposite & Z inverted

Machine Grade

By assigning a machine grade, you enable the system to filter tools and operation lists based on their designated machine grade compatibility.

Example:
If the machine file is configured with machine grade 'A', then:

• Tools: Only those assigned to grade 'A' will be available for cycle definition.

• Opelists: Only opelists matching grade 'A' will appear in the selection.

Machine Tool Identification

There you can define a shorter or special identification of machine.

For instance, it can be used to distinguish several similar machines in your shopfloor.

It can also be found in some contexts:

• reports such as machine information dialogue

• it can be used by post-processors.

Specific Addressing

Assign a dedicated directory path for all machine-related files, including Kinemac, materials, tools, technos, and opelists. Especially useful for Wire-edm to create some kind of environement by machine.

DNC

Configuration file name for macros handling the transfer to the controller.

Customer Coefficient

A coefficient designated for the processing of specific clients.

Hour Cost

Hourly cost of the Machine

Stock filters for WanaGO

The stock filters include specific criteria for stock size and weight.
Machine files define the minimum and maximum stock sizes a machine can handle, as well as the maximum allowable workpiece weight.

When selecting a machine with WanaGO, only those capable of handling the specified part will be suggested.