Axel Systems - CMM Visual Programming for CNC CMM machines

Visual Programming for CMMs The Visual Programming module provides a quick and convenient way of creating CNC measuring programs visually. Programs are created in learn mode, off-line or directly from the CAD drawing. One of the benefits of Visual Programming is that the program can be fully developed and tested for its functionality in a simulation using a 'dry run' mode. Programs can be run either in full or in parts from user selected convenient start points. With the addition of multiple breakpoints, execution can be started, continued or stopped from any convenient part in the Program. Using the function of a CNC Program Editor, the user creates a program by 'drawing' it onto a form. An extensive library of CNC feature measurement routines is provided for shapes and configurations such as lines, circles, arches, planes, cones, spheres and cylinders etc. Where necessary, the CNC Program Editor together with the Variable Manager function enables the user to write or create their own standard measuring sequences. Properties are set for each command to specify such values as speed, probe type, position etc. For scanning/reverse engineering applications, there is a facility for self adaptive template scanning routines which can be easily adopted for specific user requirements

Below is a short list of some of the features and benefits available to you when using the Axel Visual Programming.

CNC programs created off-line directly from CAD model
The Axel Lite program is in essence a scaled down version of the Foundation Program therefore benefits from the uniform user interface used within the entire Axel range.

Library of standard CNC feature measurement routines
All the Part Files created under the Axel Lite Program are fully compatible with the Foundation Program when upgraded.

Multiple Program breakpoints
No re-training is necessary as the user interface is fully compatible with the Axel software suite of Programs.

Clear program organization with Folders
Part of the program are protected by the password. There are multiple password levels: supervuiser and user. Each user may have assigned varrious privilages to allow access parts of the program.

Extensive set of commands
Measuring sequence is automatically created during measurement. Measuring sequence is executed step by step with user defined messages. Select features and their results are printed.ers

Program Dry Run for off-line simulation and testing
One of the benefits of Visual Programming is that the program can be fully developed and tested for its functionality in a simulation using a 'dry run' mode. Programs can be run either in full or in parts from user selected convenient start points. With the addition of multiple breakpoints, execution can be started, continued or stopped from any convenient part in the Program

Program Variables Manager
Where necessary, the CNC Program Editor together with the Variable Manager function enables the user to write or create their own standard measuring sequences. Properties are set for each command to specify such values as speed, probe type, position etc.

Cut, Copy and Paste commands
Cut, copy or paste commands can be used.

Self-Adaptive scanning routines
For scanning/reverse engineering applications, there is a facility for self adaptive template scanning routines which can be easily adopted for specific user requirements