Series I CNC Programming Manual
Programming manual for the Bridgeport Series I CNC milling, drilling and boring machine equipped with BOSS 4.0, BOSS 5.0, or BOSS 6.0 control software. Published January 1981. This comprehensive workshop manual covers Series I CNC specifications, programming format summary, practical tools and methods guidance, control tape format details, and complete program entry descriptions. Covers definition blocks, sequence numbers, preparatory functions, linear axis commands, arc center offset commands, feedrate commands, spindle speed commands, tool select commands, miscellaneous function commands, end of block protocols, and continuous path program development techniques. Essential reference for operators and programmers working with Bridgeport Series I CNC equipment.
Table of Contents:
- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
- SAFETY NOTICE
- SERIES I CNC SPECIFICATIONS
- General Description
- Features of Bridgeport Series I CNC
- Features of Bridgeport CNC Control System
- Optional Equipment
- Loading Data
- PROGRAMMING FORMAT SUMMARY
- Reference Standards
- Letter Addresses
- Program Entries
- TOOLS AND METHODS CONSIDERATIONS
- Cutting Tool
- Tool Holders
- Machinability
- CONTROL TAPE FORMAT DETAILS
- The Coordinate Systems
- Tape Description
- Programming Form
- PROGRAM ENTRIES DESCRIPTIONS
- Definition Block and Block Delete
- Sequence Number (N)
- Preparatory Functions (G)
- Linear Axis Command (X,Y,Z)
- Arc Center Offset Commands (I,J,K)
- Feedrate Commands (F)
- Spindle Speed Commands (S)
- Tool Select Commands (T)
- Miscellaneous Function Commands (M)
- End of Block Command (CR)
- Developing of Continuous Path Program
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Document Details
- Format
- Pages
- 192
- Size
- 24.7 MB
- Category
- Machine Tools