Takeover and parameterization
manual
· The main purpose of Gpilote is
to machine files generated by CAML software "GFAO".
· The execution of this procedure
is explained to you at the end of exercise N°1 of the user manual.
· You can also, with Gpilote,
execute ISO Files coming from other CAM. To do this, start the Pilot, load
the files to be machined and follow the same procedure as for a native
charlyGRAAL File.
! Warning
Before starting an automatic mode
machining, it’s compulsory to carry out the setting operations that we
are now going to explain.
2.1 Preparation of machining
module for the automatic mode
We present you here the mode of
automatic use that is going to simplify your work.
· This first use takes some time
(about 1 hour) but, don’t worry, you will not have to come back to it (unless
in case of changing the sensor position).
· General principal.
Axes are configured according to
the standard ISO :
Preparation of the machine
In order to realize flat
machining with uniform cuts, as well as constant depth engravings, it’s
recommended to setup and surface a martyr plate.
2.2 Plate setting up and
surfacing
Martyr plate presents 3
advantages:
· As its name indicates, it is
going to support the machining overtaking, particularly, drills and cuts
with conical tools.
· Since surfacing is carried
out with the machine, it permits to get a perfectly rectified plate.
· With the use of integrated
surfacing in the GPilote , we get natural stops perfectly positioned at
points X0 and Y0.
Martyr plate must be carried
out in a soft material (PVC or other, - available as an accessory -) of 10
to 20mm thickness). These dimensions must, in no case, surpass those of
the aluminum machine table.
It will be fixed on the machine
table either by bolting, using screws and bolts provided, or with
double-sided adhesive.
! Warning Do not fix the
tool sensor before surfacing.
Once the plate is fixed, we are
going to proceed to the surfacing operation.
Start GPilote (Start menu,
GRAAL, and click on GPilote button).
Click on the control panel
button 
Then click "OK" on the
messagebox: "Machine origine positioning is going to start !"
The machine moves to the
origine position (MOP).
Set the surfacing tool then switch on the
spindle by clicking on the button «spindle on».
With the manual displacement
buttons, put the tool tangent to the martyr plate.
When tangent click the button
"ZWO". A messagebox asking if you use a tool sensor appears.
Click "OK". Click "Validate workpiece origin (WO). The
spindle stops and returns to its Origin Position ; return to the G-Pilot
window.
Click on the menu «Machining».
Click on the «surfacing» control
