Haas Technical Documentation Lathe - DXF Import and IPS Programming Scan code to get the latest version of this document Translation Available INTRODUCTION AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Interchange Format, or Drawing Exchange Format) is a CAD data file format developed by Autodesk for enabling data interoperability between AutoCAD and other programs. This document shows you how to import a DXF file and convert it to a working IPS program file in a Haas lathe. Program Structure These are the steps required to correctly import a DXF file into an IPS program file: 1. Define the stock size. 2. Define the tools to be used. 3. Load the DXF file. 4. Define the origin point. 5. Select the geometry for the toolpath. 6. Define the operation. 7. Enter the values in the information tabs on the IPS window. 8. Output the program to an existing program or create a new program. Repeat Steps 4 through 8 for multiple operations. Define the Stock and Tools Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 1/16
To define the stock and tool information, and set the tool and work offsets: 1. Press [MDI]. 2. Press [PRGRM/CONVRS]. 3. Press the [Right ]cursor arrow to go to the Setup tab. 4. Press [WRITE/ENTER] to go into Setup Mode. 5. Press [WRITE/ENTER] to open the Stock tab. 6. Type the stock diameter, length, and face information into the three middle fields. Accept the default hole size. Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 2/16
7. Press [CANCEL] to return to the main Setup Mode Menu. 8. Press the [Right] cursor arrow to go to the TOOL tab. 9. Press [WRITE/ENTER]. 10. Press [TURRET/FWD] and [TURRET/REV]to scroll through the available tool numbers in the TOOL field. 11. Press the [Down] cursor arrow to go to the TOOL TYPE field. 12. Press the [Left] and [Right] cursor arrows to scroll through the tool types available. 13. Press [NEXT TOOL] to select the tool. Import the DXF Drawing File Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 3/16
To import the DXF drawing file: 1. Press LIST PROG. 2. Use the[ Right] cursor arrow to go to the USB Device tab. 3. Press [WRITE/ENTER]. 4. Press the[ Down] cursor arrow to go to the program to import from the USB device. 5. Press [F2] to copy the program from the USB device to the control's MEMORY. DXF Overview Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 4/16
1 - These are the axis positions relative to the zero origin point of the part. 2 - These command key instructions change based on the operation mode of the program. 3 - This section shows the status or the origin, chain, and toolpath settings. These are the three steps needed to program a part. 4 - Context-sensitive help text is shown in this corner. Origin Point, Geometry Selection, and Operation Definition Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 5/16
The origin point, also called the zero point, will be the default used by the DXF file. To set the origin point: 1. Type the X coordinate. 2. Press [WRITE/ENTER] to set it. 3. Type the Y coordinate. 4. Press [WRITE/ENTER] to set it. You can use the jog axis keys or the cursor arrows to define the Origin Point. After the Origin Point has been set, the word Origin turns green in the Step Menu. To select the geometry: 1. Press the [Up] and [Down] cursor arrows to select a line on which to start chaining. Make sure to start the chain on a line segment, not a point or a curve. 2. Press [F2] to start chaining. Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 6/16
3. The CHAIN OPTIONS window opens. 4. Press the [Down] or [Up] cursor arrows to highlight MANUAL CHAINING. 5. Press [WRITE/ENTER]. The selected geometry [1] turns red. A geometry group [2] is created with the name Group 1. Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 7/16
The word Chain [3] in the Step Menu turns green. 6. Press [F3] to define a Tool Path. 7. Use the [Up] or [Down] cursor arrows to go to OD or ID for the toolpath. 8. Press [WRITE/ENTER]. Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 8/16
If the stock diameter has not been set in IPS, the error message "Stock not set in IPS" shows [1]. 9. Jog the cursor to the desired stock diameter location [2]. 10. Press [WRITE/ENTER]. To define an operation: 1. Use the [Up] and [Down] cursor arrows to navigate between the right-hand column of fields on the TURN & FACE menu. 2. Use the [Right] and [Left] cursor arrows to scroll through the options in each field. 3. Press [EDIT] to go back to the DXF editor. 4. Press [F4] to output an IPS program. IPS Programming and Program Output Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 9/16
IPS RECORDER shows. 1. Press [F1] to create a new program. Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 10/16
2. Type the letter O, followed by a string of up to 5 numbers, to name the program. 3. Press [WRITE/ENTER]. Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 11/16
4. The program shows. 5. Press [WRITE/ENTER] to adjust settings on the IPS window. 6. Press [EDIT] to select geometry for other toolpaths. The DXF editor shows. Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 12/16
A new group, Group 2 [1] has been added. The Step Menu items are all green [2]. The Help Text shows you new options for the second path [3]. 7. Press[ F3] to repeat the Part Programming and IPS Programming sections to add other tools and paths. Group 2 [1] is highlighted because a second tool has been selected. Origin [2] green, but the Chain and ToolPath have not yet been defined for the the new tool. 8. Press the [Up] and [Down] cursor arrows to go to the different toolpath operation groups. 9. Press the [Left] and [Right] cursor arrow keys to scroll through the toolpath options within each group. 10. Press [F3] to select the highlighted toolpath operation. 11. Press [F2] to delete the tool group. Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 13/16
12. When you press [F3], the IPS Programming tab related to that tool operation group shows. 13. Press the [Up] and [Down] cursor keys to move between the different fields on the screen. 14. Press the [Left] and [Right] cursor keys to change the options in each field. 15. Press [F4] to record the output to a program or press [EDIT] to go back to the DXF editor. 16. If you press [F4], the IPS RECORDER screen appears. Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 14/16
17. Press the [Up] and [Down] cursor arrows to go to 2.) Output to current program. 18. Press [WRITE/ENTER]. 19. The new path is added to the end of the last program used by the recorder. 20. Run the program in Graphics mode to make sure the DXF file was imported correctly. Copyright 2018 by Haas Automation, Inc. No unauthorized reproduction Last Published On June 27, 2017 15/16
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