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Setting Up

Setting Up
Note:
All new Boxford machines are delivered with all the tool offsets and datum's preset and configured on the software
supplied with the machine.
The following procedure can be used to set up new tooling or resetting the original tooling.
A billet of the appropriate size will be required for this procedure. In order to run the demonstration program, a LH turning
tool and a parting tool are required. To run the program, set up the LH turning tool as the first tool and the parting tool as
the second tool in the following procedure.

All tool and datum settings can only be set up when the current user is an administrator. See section 'Administration
Mode' for more details on accessing this mode

1. Fit Tooling
Fit the required tools into the tool holding system supplied. With the quick change tool post, fit the first tool
required. After setting the offset of the first tool, it will be necessary to substitute the next tool before setting its
offset.
If the tool holder is too close to the chuck to allow the tools to be fitted, move the tool holder away from the chuck
under manual control, (see the Section 'Manual Machining' ).

2. Configure Software
Under administration mode, ensure the Communication port and appropriate machine options are configured.
Refer to the section 'Installation - Configuring the Software' . Ensure the machine is switched on.

3. Set Datum Position

Note: It is only necessary to set the datum position when the machine is first installed, or if the original setting is
lost. In order to set the datum position, the information supplied with the machine will be required; this information
consists of an X and a Z axis measurement.

It is only necessary to set the workshift when the machine is first installed, the original setting is lost or a new
chucking device is fitted. In order to set the workshift , the information supplied with the machine will be required;
this information consists of a Z measurement.

Refer to the section 'Tooling and Axes - Axes and Datum' for details of datum's and workshifts .

Under administration mode, ensure the datum position and workshift is set by selecting Settings - Machine Datum's
and entering the values into the dialogue shown below.

If an additional chuck is to be defined, select the Add button and define a name for the new chuck before selecting
OK.
Enter the workshift value for the new chuck.

4. Enter the Tools into the Tool Library

From the front end menu, select View - Tools or select the icon to display the tool data library.

Ensure all tool data excluding offset values is entered. For the demonstration program, a LH Turning tool and
Parting Tool is required. The data for standard tooling supplied by Boxford is as follows.

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To add a new tool or edit tool values, see the section 'Tooling and Axes - Tool Library - Add and Edit '
for further details.

5. Setting the Tool Offsets

Highlight the relevant tool. For the demonstration program the LH Turning tool must be set.
Double click with the LH mouse button or select the edit tool icon

Select the 'Offsets Tab' and then the setup button

6. If the machine is in manual mode, (Light on machine control panel button is lit) the prompt below is shown.
The Manual mode button should be pressed. The manual mode button is button No. 3 on the diagram in the
section 'Machine Controls - Control Panel'

7. The screen shows.

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Follow the instructions, either pressing the Auto-home icon in the window or pressing the X- and X+ keys on the
machine control panel simultaneously followed by simultaneous pressing of the Z- and Z+ keys (after the X axis is
stationary).

8. The screen shows.

Follow the instructions, loading in a billet into the chuck and ensuring the chuck is adequately tightened. Select OK.

9. The screen shows.

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Using the machine control panel (see the section 'Machine Controls - Control Panel' for control details), start
the spindle in reverse and increase the speed until it is approximately 1500 RPM. Use the on screen feedback to
set the speed.

10. The screen shows.

Manipulating a combination of the Axis Control Buttons and Feed Override Knob, position the tool to take the cut
as shown in the photograph above. Before taking the cut, ensure the Feed Override knob is turned to 10%. Take a
cut from the diameter approximately 10mm (0.5") long using the Z- axis control button.
When the cut is complete, move the tool clear of the workpiece front face using the Z+ axis control button ONLY.
Select OK.

11. The screen shows.

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Using the machine control panel, move the tool along the Z axis (using Z- button) until the tool is approximately
0.5mm to the left of the billet front face.
Ensuring the feed override knob is set to 10%, face off the billet using the X- button until the centre point is
reached.
When the cut is complete, move the tool clear of the workpiece front face using the X+ button. Select OK.

12. The screen shows.

Using a micrometer or vernier, accurately measure the diameter machined in step 10 above. Enter the value in the
'Billet Diameter' field.

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Using a vernier or depth micrometer, accurately measure the distance from the front face of the chuck jaws to the
front face of the billet.

Enter the value in the 'Billet Length' field.

Make a note of the measured values. Select OK - Apply - OK
The screen returns to the tool library view. Notice the LH Turning tool now has an X and Z offset value.

13. Setting Offsets for Additional Tools.

Highlight the relevant additional tool. For the demonstration program the Parting tool must be set.
Double click with the LH mouse button or select the edit tool icon

Select the 'Offsets Tab' and then the setup button

The screen shows.

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Using the Turret Index button, bring the Parting Tool into the active cutting position. Select OK.

14. The screen shows.

Using the machine control panel (see the section 'Machine Controls - Control Panel' for control details), start
the spindle in reverse and increase the speed until it is approximately 1500 RPM. Use the on screen feedback to
set the speed.

15. The screen shows.

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Manipulating a combination of the Axis Control Buttons and Feed Override Knob, position the tool so it just touches
the diameter previously machined with the LH turning tool as shown in the photograph above. The last few
movements to touch the tool onto the diameter should be done with the feed override set to 0%.
When touching on is complete, move the tool clear of the workpiece front face using the Z+ axis control button
ONLY. Select OK.

16. The screen shows.

Manipulating a combination of the Axis Control Buttons and Feed Override Knob, position the tool so it just touches
the billet front face as shown in the photograph above. The last few movements to touch the tool onto the face
should be done with the feed override set to 0%.
When touching on is complete, move the tool clear of the workpiece front face using the X+ axis control button
ONLY. Select OK.

17. The screen shows.

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Enter the noted values from step 12 above and select OK - Apply - OK.
The screen returns to the tool library view. Notice the Parting tool now has an X and Z offset value.

18. To set offsets for other tools, highlight the relevant tool and repeat the procedure from point 13 to 17 inclusive.
When all offsets are set, select the save icon .

Note: The touching on positions and spindle rotation is different for some tool type. Read the on screen prompts
carefully.
Touching on positions for the other tool types are shown below.
Diameter Front Face

Right Hand Turning

Neutral Turning

External Threading

Centre Drill

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Drill

Boring Bar

Internal Thread

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