Model 2253 Programmers Manual Acramatic IV
Programmers manual for the Heald Model 2253 Acracenter machine tool equipped with the Cincinnati Acramatic IV control system. This general edition workshop manual covers essential 3-axis Acramatic IV control programming and operation, including standard features such as absolute positioning input, linear interpolation, 4-digit feed-rate control, and dwell cycles. Optional capabilities are also documented: circular and parabolic interpolation, cutter diameter compensation, tape-controlled spindle speed selection, photoelectric tape reader, and block delete functions. The manual provides comprehensive programming guidance addressing control system architecture, tape format specifications, tape coding standards, and detailed operating mode procedures. Linear interpolation programming is thoroughly explained with practical worked examples for circular and arc generation, supported by nomograph charts for rapid calculation and reference.
Table of Contents:
- CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER II - CONTROL DESCRIPTION
- A. ACRAMATIC IV Configuration
- B. ACRAMATIC IV Control Description
- CHAPTER III - PROGRAMMED INFORMATION
- A. General Input Format
- 1. Tape Format Description
- 2. Format Type
- 3. Sequence Number
- 4. Preparatory Function
- 5. Coordinate Information
- 6. Feed Rate
- 7. Spindle Command Code
- 8. Miscellaneous Function
- 9. Plus And Minus Programming
- B. Tape Coding
- 1. Tab Codes
- 2. Code Delete
- 3. End of Block
- 4. Decimal Point
- 5. Tape Parity Failure
- 6. Tape Leader
- 7. E.I.A. Standard Coding
- 8. Recommended Tape Material
- CHAPTER IV - OPERATING MODE DETAILED PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTION
- A. Linear Interpolation
- 1. Description and Programming Example
- 2. Applied to Circles and Arcs
- 3. Nomographs (N Charts)
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Document Details
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- Category
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