2023-1509 Defined Machine

Training Guide
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TopSolid’Cam Machines
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Contents
Exercise 01: 5-axis machining center ................................................................................................................. 1
Creating a new library ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Creating a new machine document .......................................................................................................................... 1
Including the 3D of a machine in Parasolid, Step, Iges or other formats ................................................................. 2
Defining the machine elements ................................................................................................................................ 3
Defining the table ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Defining the spindle ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Defining the other machine elements ................................................................................................................. 7
Defining the machine kinematic ............................................................................................................................... 9
Defining the axes .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Modifying, testing and checking the machine ........................................................................................................ 17
Modifying the machine ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Checking the machine ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Testing the machine ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Managing the machining configurations............................................................................................................ 19
Exercise 02: 4-axis machining center ............................................................................................................... 21

Creating a new machine document ........................................................................................................................ 21
Including the 3D of a machine in Parasolid, Step, Iges or other formats ............................................................... 22
Defining the machine elements .............................................................................................................................. 22
Defining the table ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Defining the chuck.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Defining the spindle ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Defining the magazine........................................................................................................................................ 25
Defining the other machine elements ............................................................................................................... 28
Defining the machine kinematic ............................................................................................................................. 29
Defining the axes ................................................................................................................................................ 29
Modifying the machine ...................................................................................................................................... 30
Defining the numerical command .......................................................................................................................... 31
Defining the tool change positions ......................................................................................................................... 32

Including a TopSolid assembly file in a machine file ............................................................................................... 35
Importing a TopPkg file ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Creating a new machine document ................................................................................................................... 36
Including the assembly file in the machine file .................................................................................................. 37
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Modifying the machine....................................................................................................................................... 38
Exercise 05: 3-axis turning center ................................................................................................................... 41

Including the 3D of a machine in Parasolid, Step, Iges or other formats................................................................ 42
Defining the chuck .............................................................................................................................................. 42
Defining the turret .............................................................................................................................................. 43
Defining the other machine elements ................................................................................................................ 45
Defining the tool change positions ..................................................................................................................... 47
Exercise 06: 9-axis turning center ................................................................................................................... 49

Including the 3D of a machine in Parasolid, Step, Iges or other formats................................................................ 50
Defining the main spindle................................................................................................................................... 50
Defining the rework spindle ............................................................................................................................... 51
Defining the left turret ....................................................................................................................................... 51
Defining the right turret ..................................................................................................................................... 52
Defining the other machine elements ................................................................................................................ 52
Machining configurations ................................................................................................................................... 54
Exercise 07: Steady and tailstock .................................................................................................................... 55

Importing a TopPkg file ........................................................................................................................................... 55
Defining the steady ................................................................................................................................................. 55
Defining the tailstock .............................................................................................................................................. 56
Defining the kinematic ............................................................................................................................................ 57
Kinematic of the steady ...................................................................................................................................... 57
Kinematic of the tailstock ................................................................................................................................... 57
Notes ............................................................................................................................................................ 59
Individual Course Evaluation Form ................................................................................................................. 61
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TopSolid’Cam Machines Exercise 01: 5-axis machining center
Exercise 01: 5-axis machining center

Concepts addressed:
- Creating a new library
- Creating a new machine document
- Including the 3D of a machine in Parasolid, Step, Iges or other formats
- Defining the machine elements
- Defining the machine kinematic
- Modifying, testing and checking the machine
Creating a new library

 Create a new library.
 In the Name field, enter My Machines and choose Blank Template.
 Confirm the window.

Note: When created or imported, a library appears as a reference in all the
projects which will be created subsequently.
 In the library, create a new folder and rename it Exercise 01.
Creating a new machine document

 Create a new document in the folder Exercise 01.
 In the Type section, click on the Advanced tab and choose Machine as the document type.
 In the Template section, choose Blank Template, and then confirm the window.
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Exercise 01: 5-axis machining center TopSolid’Cam Machines
 Complete the dialog box as follows and confirm the window.
Note: TopSolid retrieves the name you gave to your machine in the dialog
above and renames the machine document the same way in the Library tree.
Including the 3D of a machine in Parasolid, Step, Iges or other formats

 Include an x_t document.
 Select the file DMU_60EVO.x_t in the folder Exercise 01, then click on the Open button.
 Check the following options and confirm the window.
The 3D machine is shown on the screen.
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Defining the machine elements

In the Machine tree, you can find the elements that make up the machine in the Elements folder.
When including a Parasolid file, all entities that make up the machine are included in the ground by default.
The next step will be to define and distinguish all the elements that make up the machine.
 Add an element. The following dialog box opens.
Description: This field is used to give a name to the machine element to be defined. Note that a choice list is also
available.
Part Holder: Check this option if the element to be defined is a part holder (table, chuck, etc.).
Tool Holder: Check this option if the element to be defined is a tool holder (spindle, turret, etc.).
Magazine: Check this option if the element to be defined is the tool magazine of the machine.
Removable: Check this option if the element to be defined is removable such as a milling head (extension head,
angle head, twist head, etc.).
Accessory Type: If the element to be defined is a steady or a tailstock, select the corresponding accessory in the
drop-down list.
Shapes: This box is used to indicate the objects (shapes, profiles, frames, points, etc.) related to the machine
element being defined. Objects can be selected directly in the graphical area.
Hide After Definition: When this option is checked, the objects selected in the graphical area are hidden as they
are selected.
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Defining the table
 Since the table is a part holder, check Part Holder.
The Part Holder tab then appears in the dialog and allows you to define the characteristics for the table.
Note: The Part Holder Origin Frame field is used to designate the frame which will define the part holder origin.
When including a machining part on the machine, this frame is selected by default. When creating the part holder
element, the absolute frame is selected by default as the origin.
Check the Part WCS is moving in RTCP mode option if the machining frame is moving when the machine works in
RTCP mode.
 For this machine, keep the default parameters as shown above, and
then confirm.
The Table machine element will be added to the Machine tree.
Note: To modify the parameters of an element, double-click on the line of the element to be modified from
the Machine tree.
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Defining the spindle
 Since the spindle is a tool holder, check Tool Holder.

The Tool Holder tab then appears in the dialog and allows you to define the characteristics for the spindle.
Workstations:
When creating a tool holder element, a
workstation is created by default.
Since our machine has only one workstation, we
will edit the one created by default.
Tool length compensation in indexed mode:

When checked, this option allows the link
movements to rotate in place at the tool change
point without being off stroke.
Can manage RTCP:

If this option is disabled, you cannot check the
RTCP box in the link movements.
Links:
This allows you to choose a link movement
already defined for each case.
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 Modify the workstation shown in the table.
 In the Description field, enter Spindle.

 In the Machining Functions section, check the Milling and Drilling options.
 In the Driving Frame field, indicate the driving frame when no tool is
assembled on the machine. For this machine, it is a frame whose Z+
axis is oriented in the spindle nose.
 In the Tool Rotation section, enter the maximum and minimum rotation speeds for the spindle tool.
 In the Pocket Definition section, modify the pocket shown in the table.
 In the Name field, enter T.

 In the Frame field, indicate the frame which will be used to assemble the
tool on the machine. Its orientation and position are therefore very important.
The Z+ axis must point toward the spindle. For this machine, it will be the same
frame as the driving frame.
 Confirm the pocket definition.
 Confirm the workstation definition.

 Check the box Can manage RTCP.
 Confirm the dialog box.
The Spindle machine element will be added to the Machine tree.
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Defining the other machine elements

Define the table support

The Table support machine element will be added to the Machine tree.
Define the spindle support

The Spindle support machine element will be added to the Machine tree.
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Define the X crosshead

The X crosshead machine element will be added to the Machine tree.
Define the Y crosshead

The Y crosshead machine element will be added to the Machine tree.
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Defining the machine kinematic

In the Machine tree, you can see the kinematic as well as the list of available axes.
When including a Parasolid file, the machine kinematic is not defined. Therefore, the next step will be to define
and distinguish all the axes that define the machine kinematic.
To do this, three types of joints are available:
- Add a translation
- Add a rotation
- Add a rigid joint
Note: We must define the way an element moves in relation to another one; that means, if it translates or if it
turns or if it is fixed relative to another group of parts.
Defining the axes

The goal is to describe the kinematic of the machine according to its axes and their type.
When defining its axes, we will also have to consider their mechanical properties: initial position, stroke,
minimum feed rate, maximum feed rate, rapid feed rate, power, etc.
For this machine, the kinematic can be described as follows:
Carrying Carried Initial Mini. Maxi. Mini. Maxi. Rapid

Type Properties
Axes element element position position position Stroke feed
rate
feed
rate
feed
rate
mm mm mm mm mm/s m/s m/s
X Programmable
X Y crosshead 0 -300 +300 600 1 50 50
crosshead Continue
Y Programmable
Y Ground 0 -250 +250 500 1 50 50
crosshead Continue
Spindle Programmable
Z X crosshead +625 +625 +125 500 1 50 50
support Continue
degrees degrees degrees degrees tr/min tr/min -
+180
Table Programmable -6.105 115
B Ground 0 +110 1 60 -
support Continue -5 ortho ortho
ortho
Table Programmable
C Table 0 -360000 +360000 infinite 1 60 -
support Continue
Spindle
Spindle Spindle Power - - - - 1 18000 -
support
Warning:
- It is absolutely necessary to start from the ground and arrive at the end to the tool holder or the part
holder.
- If the axis moves the tool holder, the axis must be defined in positive direction.
- If the axis moves the part holder, the axis must be defined in negative direction, and the signs for the
initial, minimum and maximum positions must also be reversed.
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Define the translation axes
 Add a translation. The following dialog box opens.
Geometry tab
Description: This field is used to give a name to the machine axis we
are defining. Note that a choice list is also available.
Carrying Element: Select the carrying element from the drop-down
list or directly in the graphical area.
Carried Element: Select the carried element from the drop-down list
or directly in the graphical area.
Direction: Select the translation direction from the drop-down list or
directly in the graphical area.
Limits: Enter the values for the initial distance, the minimum distance
and the maximum distance.
Properties tab
Continue Mode: Check this box if the movement of the axis is
continuous. Uncheck this box to enter data in the Indexed Positions
fields.
Programmable Axis: Check this box if the axis is programmable.
Indexed Positions: This field is used to define the axis movement
when it is not continuous (i.e. when it is indexed or incremental).
Regular Step: Check this box if the axis movement is performed at
regular positions. Then enter the position number and the step
between each position. Uncheck this box if the axis movement is
performed at non-regular positions, and then manually set indexed
positions.
Engine tab
Minimum Feed Rate: Enter the minimum feed rate for this axis.
Maximum Feed Rate: Enter the maximum feed rate for this axis.
Rapid Feed Rate: Enter the rapid feed rate for this axis.
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Define the X axis
 Add a translation.
Note: The axis moves the tool holder, so the axis must be defined in positive direction.

The X translation axis will be added to the Machine tree.
Note: To modify the parameters of an axis, double-click on the line of the axis to be modified from the
Machine tree.
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Define the Y axis

When validating the creation of the first translation axis, the Translation Axis dialog is still visible so that you can
successively add all the translation axes.
Note: The axis moves the tool holder, so the axis must be defined in positive direction. The values of the
Properties and Engine tabs are identical to those of the X axis.
 Confirm.
The Y translation axis will be added to the Machine tree.
Define the Z axis
Note: The axis moves the tool holder, so the axis must be defined in positive direction. The values of the
Properties and Engine tabs are identical to those of the X and Y axes.
 Confirm and close the dialog box.

The Z translation axis will be added to the Machine tree
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Define the rotation axes
 Add a rotation. The following dialog box opens.
Geometry tab
Description: This field is used to give a name to the machine axis
we are defining. Note that a choice list is also available.
Carrying Element: Select the carrying element from the drop-
down list or directly in the graphical area.
Carried element: Select the carried element from the drop-down
list or directly in the graphical area.
Axis: Select the rotation axis from the drop-down list or select it
directly in the graphical area.
Limits: Enter the values for the initial angle, the minimum angle
and the maximum angle.
Properties tab
Continue Mode: Check this box if the movement of the axis is
continuous. Uncheck this box to enter data in the Indexed
Positions fields.
Power Axis: Check this box if the axis is a power axis.
Programmable Axis: Check this box if the axis is programmable.
Indexed Positions: This field is used to define the axis movement
when it is not continuous (i.e. when it is indexed or incremental).
Regular Step: Check this box if the axis movement is performed at
regular positions. Then enter the position number and the step
between each position. Uncheck the box if the axis movement is
performed at non-regular positions, and then manually set
indexed positions.
Engine tab
Minimum Rotation Speed: Enter the minimum rotation speed for
this axis.
Maximum Rotation Speed: Enter the maximum rotation speed
for this axis.
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Define the B axis
 Add a rotation.
 Confirm.
The B rotation axis will be added to the Machine tree.
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Define the C axis
Note: The values of the Properties and Engine tabs are identical to those of the B axis.
 Confirm.
The C rotation axis will be added to the Machine tree.
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Define the spindle power axis
The Spindle axis rotation axis will be added to the Machine tree.
Note: In this case, the spindle axis is a non-programmable power axis. Thus, the spindle rotation speed is
equivalent to that already filled in the spindle workstation definition.
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Modifying, testing and checking the machine
Modifying the machine

At any time it is possible to modify the properties of the defined axes and the elements that make up the machine
from the Machine tree.
 Double-click on the line of the axis or the element to be modified from the Machine tree.
Note: Check that the preparation stage is enabled.
Checking the machine
 Check the machine definition.
If the machine definition is valid, the following dialog box opens.
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If the machine definition is invalid, the following dialog box opens.
 Correct the errors reported in the dialog, then check the machine definition again.
Note: The Check Machine Definition command is used to automatically check whether the kinematic of the
machine and its elements are valid or not, and detects and shows the consistency errors in the properties of the
different machine elements.
The machine must have at least a part holder and a tool holder.
All defined elements must be linked to the kinematic chain.
Testing the machine

Test the machine axes
 Test the machine axes.

The following window is shown on the screen.
 In the list, click on the axis to be tested to highlight it.
 Move the cursor to view the machine movement along the selected axis.
Note: The Test Machine Axes command allows you to test:
- the possible collisions and stroke limit over-ridings;
- the correct definition of the axes (good direction, good pivot);
- the right association of the different elements with the kinematic chain.
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Managing the machining configurations

Once the kinematic of the machine has been validated, it is possible to manage additional information related to
each tool holder/part holder pair. The number of configurations will vary depending on the machine kinematic.
These configurations are used to:
- determine whether the tool holder/part holder pair is available to machine;
- give a reference position for the automatic positioning or indexing of the tool holder (turret, certain
platens);
- define a transformation to be applied to the machining coordinates (for example, a transformation to be
applied to the WCS solution frame).
 Select Machining configurations. The following dialog appears.
 Double-click on the configuration to be modified.
Part Holder: This field indicates the part holder concerned by the
machining configuration being edited. This field cannot be
modified since the machining configurations are created
automatically from the machine kinematic.
Tool Holder: This field indicates the tool holder concerned by the
machining configuration being edited.
Is Allowed: This box indicates whether or not it is possible to
machine with the given tool holder/part holder pair. If this box is
unchecked, no WCS can be created with this tool holder if the
part is on the part holder of this configuration. All the same, no
tool change point will be defined between the elements of this
configuration.
Tool Indexing Point: This position, if defined, is used to change
the reference point of the tool holder when it is in work position.
This is the reference to reach in order to index the platens or the
turrets automatically. The workstation driving frame will be
positioned on this point.
Coordinates Transform: This defines the change of frame to be
applied to the WCS solution frames of the given tool holder/part
holder pair. This is the transformation to be applied to the
workstation driving frame to obtain the correct machining frame
(WCS solution frame).
Compute Orthogonal Rotations: These 3 fields are used to
change the method used to compute the part rotations in the ISO
code. Depending on the machines, the CN is based either on the
real angles (related to the machine kinematic), or on the
orthonormal angles (related to the machine absolute frame).
Here, we specify on which components the orthogonal rotations
will be computed. If the box is unchecked, the rotations will be
computed based on the real angles defined by the machine
kinematic.
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In our case, the B axis of the machine is not aligned with the absolute Y axis and we want the part rotations to be
orthogonal and not real.
 Check the box Compute Orthogonal Rotations.
 In the Ry field select the absolute Y axis and in the Rz field

select the absolute Z axis.
To compute the orthogonal rotations, we need to take into account
the fact that the B axis is off-center, and the rotation of the table
around the C axis. So the two rotations to be computed are Ry and Rz
in which the absolute Y and Z axes will be the reference for
computation.
Test the machine with a program
 Save and close the document.
 In the Project tree, right-click on the machine file, select Check In, then confirm the window.
 Always in the Project tree, right-click on the machine file, select Life Cycle, then confirm the window.
 Create a new project and rename it Blank Template. Create a machining program using your machine,
and then perform a simulation in machine mode.
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Concepts addressed:
- Defining several part holders
- Defining a tool magazine
- Defining the VCN settings
- Defining several tool change positions

 Create a new folder and rename it Exercise 02.
 In this folder, create a new document.
 In the Type section, click on the Advanced tab and choose Machine as the document type
 In the Template section, select Blank Template, and then confirm.
 Complete the following dialog box, and then confirm.
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 Select the file ROSILIO_C850.x_t in the folder Exercise 02, then click on the Open button.
 Check the following options, and then confirm the dialog box.
The machine is displayed in 3D on the screen.

Defining the table
 Add an element, then complete the dialog as follows.
 Since the table is a part holder, check Part Holder.
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 In the Part Holder tab, in the Part Holder Origin Frame field, create a frame in the middle of the table, select
it, and then confirm the dialog box.
Defining the chuck

 Complete the dialog as follows.
 Since the chuck is a part holder, check Part Holder.

 In the Part Holder tab, in the Part Holder Origin Frame field, create an offset frame at 100mm from the chuck
axis, select it, and then confirm the dialog box.
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Defining the spindle

 Since the spindle is a tool holder, check Tool Holder.

 Modify the workstation shown in the table.
 In the Driving Frame field, create a frame on the spindle nose.
 In the Pocket Definition section, modify the pocket shown in the table.
 Select the frame previously created on the spindle nose and confirm.
 Confirm the workstation definition.
 Confirm the spindle definition.
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Defining the magazine

 Since the magazine is a magazine, check Magazine.

The Magazine tab then appears in the dialog and allows you to define the characteristics for the magazine.
Note: When creating the magazine element, a tool pocket is created by default in the Pockets Definition list.
- Add Pocket: Used to add and define pockets one by one.
- Modify Pocket: Used to modify an existing pocket in the list.

- Delete Pocket: Used to delete an existing pocket in the list.
- Wizard: Used to automatically define a set of pockets simultaneously.
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 As our machine’s magazine contains 24 pockets, delete the pocket created by default.
 Use the Wizard option and complete the dialog as follows.
Note: The Assembly Frame field is used to create a frame in the first pocket of the magazine. The orientation of
the frame is essential for the tool positioning. The Z+ axis gives the direction of the attachment axis for the tool to
be assembled.
 Confirm.
By default, the wizard defines all the pockets on the same assembly frame in the magazine. This makes it possible
to modify the pockets one by one and assign different assembly frames to them.
Note: In order to save time, it is recommended to define the assembly frames repeated around an axis before
defining the magazine and its pockets.
 Activate the modeling stage by clicking on .

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 In the Tools tab, create a frame by point and 2 directions.
 Confirm.
 In the Tools tab, use the Repetition command. Click on the icon and choose Circular Pattern.
 Complete the dialog as below.
 Confirm the pattern, then the repetition.
 Switch to the preparation stage by clicking on .

 Add the magazine and use the wizard to define the 24 pockets. Modify each one of the pockets to assign their
respective assembly frame to them.
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Define the chuck support
Define the table support
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Define the spindle support
Defining the axes

Type Carrying Carried Initial Mini. Maxi. Mini. Maxi. Rapid

Axes element element Properties position position position Stroke Feed feed feed
rate rate rate
Table Programmable
X Table 0 -540 +310 850 1 10 10
support Continue
Table Programmable
Y Ground 0 -210 +290 500 1 10 10
support Continue
Z Ground 0 -290 +230 520 1 10 10
support Continue
Chuck Programmable
A Chuck 0 -360000 +360000 infinite 1 6 -
support Continue
Spindle
support
- - - - - - -
Chuck
- Table - - - - - - - -
support
- Ground Magazine - - - - - - - -
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Reminder:
holder.

 From the Machine tree, double-click on the line of the axis or the element to be modified.
Reminder: Check that the preparation stage is enabled.
If the machine definition is invalid, the following dialog opens.
Once the machine definition is valid, the following dialog opens.
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Testing the machine



 In the Project tree, right-click on the machine file, select Check In, and then confirm.
 Always in the Project tree, right-click on the machine file, select Life Cycle, and then confirm.
Defining the numerical command

 In the Machine tab, select Numerical Command.
The following dialog box opens.
Machine Origin: Select the frame that defines the

machine origin.
Program Type: In the drop-down list, select the type of
program that should be generated by default by the
postprocessor for this machine (one program per part,
one program per tool, etc.).
Manage tilted planes: Check this box if the numerical
command of the machine manages the tilted planes;
otherwise, uncheck the box. Some machines with
manual rotation axes do not manage the work plane
rotation.
Manage fast linear interpolations: Check this box if the
rapid movements of the translation axes are linear;
otherwise uncheck the box.
Linear Non-linear
 Complete the dialog box as above, then confirm.
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Defining the tool change positions

 In the Machine tab, use the Tool Change Positions command.
 Define the different tool change positions according to the tool holder and the part holder, as well as the time
needed for the tool change.
Note: In order to save time when programming, simply store the different tool change positions directly in the
machine definition, for the different scenarios you need to consider in production:
- position for the first operation in the range;
- position for the other operations in the range;
- position of the operator for manual tool changes;
- safety position to move away from the part;
- optimized position to reduce unnecessary movements;
- etc.
 Complete the dialog as follows for the Table part holder.
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 Complete the dialog as follows for the Chuck part holder.
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Concepts addressed:
- Exercise to apply the acquired knowledge.
 Open the file CMS_ARES.x_t in the folder Exercise 03.

Axes Type element element Properties position position position Stroke feed feed feed
rate rate rate
Portal Programmable
X Ground -250 -4800 0 4800 1 20 20
X axis Continue
Portal Crosshead Programmable
Y -250 -1800 0 1800 1 20 20
X axis Y axis Continue
Crosshead Slide Programmable
Z -250 -1126.6 +73.4 1200 1 20 20
Y axis Z axis Continue
B C axis 0 -120 +120 240 1 6 -
support Continue
Slide Programmable
C C axis 0 -270 +270 540 1 6 -
Z axis Continue
Spindle
support
- - - - - - -
Central
- Ground - - - - - - - -
partition
- Ground Right table - - - - - - - -
- Ground Left table - - - - - - - -
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Concepts addressed:
- Including a TopSolid assembly document in a machine document
- Inheriting the machine kinematic already defined in the assembly
- Automatically associating the assembly kinematic with the machine kinematic
Including a TopSolid assembly file in a machine file
Importing a TopPkg file
 In the Project tree, right-click on the library My Machines, then select Import/Export > Import
Package.
 Select the file TOS_KURIM_FUQ-150-KR8.TopPkg in the folder Exercise 04, click on the Open button, and then
confirm.
The folder Exercise 04, which includes the assembly document TOS_KURIM_FUQ-150-KR8, will appear in the
Project tree.
 Double-click on the assembly document TOS_KURIM_FUQ-150-KR8 to open it.
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 In the Project tree, right-click on the folder Exercise 04, then create a new document.
 Complete the following dialog and confirm.
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Including the assembly file in the machine file
 In the Assembly tab, select the Inclusion command.

 Complete the dialog as below, and then confirm.
Note: When including the TOS_KURIM_FUQ-150-KR8 assembly document in the machine document, we inherit
the characteristics of the assembly mechanism by checking the following options:
- Inherit Rigid Groups: Used to inherit the definition of the element groups as defined in the assembly
(table, spindle, column, etc.).
- Inherit Joints: Used to inherit the joints as defined in the assembly (translation, rotation, rigid joint).
 Confirm the default positioning.

 In the Machine tab, select Set as machine.
This command is used to automatically associate the assembly kinematic with the machine kinematic. Note that
the machine elements, axes and kinematic are automatically created in the Machine tree.
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 From the Machine tree, double-click on the line of the axis or the element to be modified.
Reminder: Check that the preparation stage is enabled.

- Table: Part holder with the origin at the center of the table.
- Right fixed table: Part holder with the origin at the center of the right fixed table.
- Left fixed table: Part holder with the origin at the center of the left fixed table.
- Spindle: Tool holder with the driving frame and the assembly frame on the spindle nose.

rate rate rate
Column Programmable
X Ground 0 -4000 +4000 8000 1 20 20
X axis Continue
Ram Programmable
Y Z axis +1450 -50 +1450 1500 1 20 20
Y axis Continue
Column Programmable
Z Z axis +2000 +100 +3600 3500 1 20 20
X axis Continue
Table Programmable
V Ground 0 -2250 0 2250 1 10 10
support Continue
A B axis 0 -180 30 210 1 6
support Continue
Ram Programmable
B B axis 0 -180 +180 360 1 6 -
Y axis Continue
Table Programmable
C Table 0 -360000 +360000 infinite 1 6 -
support Continue
Spindle
support
- - - - - - -
Right fixed
- Ground - - - - - - - -
table
Left fixed
- Ground - - - - - - - -
table
Column
- Casings - - - - - - - -
X axis
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If the machine definition is invalid, the following dialog opens.
Once the machine definition is valid, the following dialog opens.
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Testing the machine


 In the list, click on the axis to be tested to highlight it
 Move the cursor to view the machine movement along the selected axis

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TopSolid’Cam Machines Exercise 05: 3-axis turning center
Exercise 05: 3-axis turning center

Concepts addressed:
- Defining a turret

 Create a new folder and rename it Exercise 05
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Exercise 05: 3-axis turning center TopSolid’Cam Machines

 Select the file OKUMA_LB15.x_t in the folder Exercise 05 and click on the Open button.
 Check the following options, and then confirm.
Defining the chuck
 Add an element and complete the dialog as follows.
 Since the chuck is a part holder, check Part Holder.

 In the Part Holder tab, in the Part Holder Origin Frame field, create a frame at the axis and on the face of the
chuck.

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Defining the turret

Define the frames
Note: To make it easier to define each workstation and the correct orientation of the tool assembly, it is
recommended to create the frames beforehand and on the first pocket only.
Workstation frame
The workstation frame must be oriented in the

same way as the frame which defines the
machine axes. It is therefore oriented for axial
machining with the Z+ axis oriented along the
chuck axis.
 In the Tools tab, create a frame by

point and 2 directions at the middle of the first
face of the turret.
Assembly frame
The orientation of the assembly frame is essential

for the tool positioning. It defines the tool
machining direction (axial, radial, etc.).
The Z+ axis gives the direction of the attachment
axis for the tool to be assembled.
The X+ axis gives the default tool machining
direction.
 In the Tools tab, create a frame by

point and 2 directions at the center of the first
face of the turret with the X+ axis pointing
toward the chuck (absolute Z-) and the Z axis
pointing toward the center of the
turret (absolute X+).
The frame you created earlier for the workstation

will also be used to assemble the tools.
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 Since the turret is a tool holder, check Tool Holder.

The Tool Holder tab then appears in the dialog box and allows you to define the characteristics for the tool
holder.
 In the Tool Holder tab, delete the default workstation, select the wizard, and then complete the
dialog as follows.
General Information:
Indicate the turret axis and the workstation count.
First Workstation Description:

Enter the prefix description to assign to each workstation
(T1, T2, T3, …, T12).
Machining:
Check the boxes of the machining functions that are
supported by the turret.
Tool Rotation:
Enter the minimum rotation speed and the maximum
rotation speed for the powered tools.
Pockets:
Enter the pocket count (maximum 3) and the name.
Then select the associated assembly frames.
The assembly frame of the first pocket must be identical to
the workstation frame (it is necessary to calculate the
WCSs).
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Note: For each face of the turret, the wizard has automatically created:
- the workstations and the associated driving frames;
- the pockets for each workstation as well as the associated assembly frames.

X crosshead
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Z crosshead

Defining the axes
Mini. Maxi. Rapid

Type Carrying Carried Properties Initial Mini. Maxi.
Axes element element position position position Stroke feed
rate
feed
rate
feed
rate
Z Programmable
X X crosshead +110 0 +110 110 1 10 10
crosshead Continue
Programmable
Z Ground Z crosshead +640 0 +640 640 1 10 10
Continue
Programmable
C Ground Chuck 0 -360000 +360000 infinite 10 10000 -
Power
X
Turret Turret Power 0 -360000 +360000 infinite 1 10 -
crosshead
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Defining the tool change positions
 In the Machine tab, select the Tool Change Positions command.
 Define the different tool change positions according to the tool holder and the part holder, as well as the time
needed for the tool change.
 Check the machine definition until the machine is valid.

Once the machine definition is valid, the following dialog box opens.
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Exercise 06: 9-axis turning center

Concepts addressed:
- Defining two turrets
- Defining two spindles

 Create a new folder and rename it Exercise 06.
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 Select the file TRAUB_TNX_65-42.x_t in the folder Exercise 06 and click on the Open button.
 Check the following options and confirm.
Defining the main spindle
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Defining the rework spindle
Defining the left turret

Reminder: To make it easier to define each workstation and the correct orientation of the tool assembly, it is
recommended to create the frames beforehand and on the first pocket only.
View 1 View 2 View 3
The left turret can machine on the main spindle and the rework spindle. In this case, you need to create:
- View 1: A driving frame which will also be used as an assembly frame for axial milling and turning
operations with turning tools.
- View 2: An assembly frame for radial milling and turning operations on the main spindle.
- View 3: An assembly frame for radial milling and turning operations on the rework spindle.
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 Add an element and complete the following dialog using the wizard.
Defining the right turret

 Repeat the previous operations for the right turret.

- X1 crosshead
- Y1 crosshead
- Z1 crosshead
- X2 crosshead
- Y2 crosshead
- Z2 crosshead
- Main spindle support (fixed to the ground)
- Rework spindle support (mobile on the V axis)
- Work area casings (fixed to the ground, but may be subject to collisions)
- Doors (fixed, but this will allow the doors to be hidden without hiding the complete ground)
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Defining the axes

rate rate rate
Z1 X1 Programmable
X1 +383 +208 +383 175 1 20 20
crosshead crosshead Continue
X1 Y1 Programmable
Y1 0 -40 +40 80 1 20 20
Z1 Programmable
Z1 Ground +125 +125 +775 650 1 20 20
crosshead Continue
Z2 X2 Programmable
X2 -383 -383 -208 175 1 20 20
X2 Y2 Programmable
Y2 0 -40 +40 80 1 20 20
Z2 Programmable
Z2 Ground +775 +125 +775 650 1 20 20
crosshead Continue
Rework
Programmable
V (Z) Ground spindle +900 +10 +900 890 1 10 10
Continue
support
Main
Main Programmable
C1 spindle 0 -360000 +360000 infinite 1 7000 -
spindle Power
support
Rework
Rework Programmable
C2 spindle 0 -360000 +360000 infinite 1 7000 -
spindle Power
support
Left Y1
Left turret Continue 0 -360000 +360000 infinite 1 10 -
turret crosshead
Right Y2 Right
Continue 0 -360000 +360000 infinite 1 10 -
turret crosshead turret
- - - - - - -
Main
- Ground spindle - - - - - - - -
support
Work area
- Ground - - - - - - - -
casings
- Ground Doors - - - - - - - -

Once the machine definition is valid, the following dialog box appears.
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Machining configurations
 Select Machining configurations.
Here we find our 4 machining configurations. We don’t want that the right turret machine on the main spindle.

 Uncheck the box Is Allowed.
If the box Is Allowed is unchecked, the tool holder corresponding to the

configuration (here the left turret) cannot machine on the part if it is
positioned on the rework spindle, which is not the case for the other
machining configurations.
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TopSolid’Cam Machines Exercise 07: Steady and tailstock
Exercise 07: Steady and tailstock

Concepts addressed:
- Defining a steady
- Defining a tailstock
Importing a TopPkg file

 In the Project tree, right-click on the library My Machines, then select Import/Export > Import Package
 Select the file Exercise 07.TopPkg in the folder Exercise 07, click on Open, and then confirm.
Note: The kinematic of this machine has already been partially defined. Now we must define the steady, the
tailstock as well as their respective associated axes.
Defining the steady

 Add an element and complete the following dialog.
 In the Description field, select Steady in the drop-down list.
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Exercise 07: Steady and tailstock TopSolid’Cam Machines
Defining the tailstock

 Complete the following dialog.
 In the Description field, select Tailstock in the drop-down list.
 In the Tool Holder tab, modify the workstation shown in the table.
 Modify the pocket.
The tailstock is defined as a tool support with a single pocket.
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TopSolid’Cam Machines Exercise 07: Steady and tailstock
 Add the tailstock support.
Defining the kinematic

Mini. Maxi. Rapid
Axes Type Carrying
element
Carried
element Properties Initial Mini. Maxi.
position position position Stroke feed Feed feed
rate rate rate
Z Programmable
X X crosshead +200 -82 +200 282 1 5 20
crosshead Continue
Programmable
Z Ground Z crosshead +790 +110 +790 680 1 5 20
Continue
Tailstock Programmable
V (Z+) Ground +1610 +110 +1610 1500 1 5 10
support Continue
Tailstock Programmable
CP (Z-) Tailstock 0 0 +150 150 1 2 5
support Continue
Programmable
W Ground Steady +1292.5 +110 +1310 1200 1 2 5
Continue
Programmable
C Ground Chuck 0 -360000 +360000 infinite 10 10000 -
Power
X
Turret Turret Continue 0 -360000 +360000 infinite 1 10 -
crosshead
Kinematic of the steady
 Add a translation and add the W axis as shown in the table above.
Kinematic of the tailstock
 Add a translation and add the V and CP axes as shown in the table above.
Reminder:
holder.
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Exercise 07: Steady and tailstock TopSolid’Cam Machines

Once the machine definition is valid, the following dialog box appears.
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Version 7.7 Rev.01

Exercise 02: 4-axis machining center ............................................................................................................... 21

Exercise 03: 5-axis machining center ............................................................................................................... 34

Exercise 04: 6-axis machining center ............................................................................................................... 35

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Exercise 05: 3-axis turning center ................................................................................................................... 41

Exercise 06: 9-axis turning center ................................................................................................................... 49

Exercise 07: Steady and tailstock .................................................................................................................... 55

Individual Course Evaluation Form ................................................................................................................. 61

Exercise 01: 5-axis machining center

Creating a new library

 Confirm the window.

 In the library, create a new folder and rename it Exercise 01.

Creating a new machine document

 Complete the dialog box as follows and confirm the window.

Including the 3D of a machine in Parasolid, Step, Iges or other formats

 Check the following options and confirm the window.

The 3D machine is shown on the screen.

Defining the machine elements

 Add an element. The following dialog box opens.

Defining the table

 Since the table is a part holder, check Part Holder.

Defining the spindle

 Since the spindle is a tool holder, check Tool Holder.

Tool length compensation in indexed mode:

Can manage RTCP:

 Modify the workstation shown in the table.

 In the Description field, enter Spindle.

 In the Name field, enter T.

 Confirm the pocket definition.

 Confirm the workstation definition.

 Confirm the dialog box.

The Spindle machine element will be added to the Machine tree.

Defining the other machine elements

 Confirm the window.

Define the spindle support

 Confirm the window.

Define the X crosshead

 Confirm the window.

Define the Y crosshead

 Confirm the window.

Defining the machine kinematic

Defining the axes

Carrying Carried Initial Mini. Maxi. Mini. Maxi. Rapid

Define the translation axes

 Add a translation. The following dialog box opens.

Define the X axis

 Confirm the window.

Define the Y axis

Define the Z axis

 Confirm and close the dialog box.

Define the rotation axes

 Add a rotation. The following dialog box opens.

Define the B axis

The B rotation axis will be added to the Machine tree.

Define the C axis

Define the spindle power axis

 Confirm and close the dialog box.

Modifying, testing and checking the machine