Fagor Automation Corporation has introduced the ProGTL3 programming language. Designed for use with the Fagor 8065 CNC, this language is intended to allow complex profiles to be programmed in a simple format on the shop floor at the CNC without the need for third-party software.
Fagor CNCs have traditionally provided three methods of part programming:
- ISO G-code language as a universal standard
- Parametric programming for creating custom screens, editors, cycles or subroutines
- Conversational programming utilizing hot keys coupled with intuitive fill in the blank graphic assist screens.
"The ProGTL3 language is a new language originating from the evolution of multiple CNC manufacturers utilizing important geometric programming languages," said a company spokesperson. "Based on the orientated geometry model, the ProGTL3 (Professional Geometric and Technological Language - Level 3) allows users to resolve any flat profile with no extra mathematical or trigonometric calculations and without the need for third-party CAD/CAM software.
"The language offers five G-codes (G10, G11, G13, G20, G21) to describe any type of geometry. Any geometry may be defined by using just these codes, but ProGTL3 also includes functions for faster and easier programming of complex shapes. Thus, the possibility for ISO programmers to combine conventional functions of ISO programming language with ProGTL3 have the ability to implement any flat profile without having to utilize complex trigonometric calculations to calculate undefined points."
While programming, users can also view the programmed shape of the geometry being created in real time. This, combined with the ability to program elements such as points, straight lines, arcs, corner rounding (radius blend) and other basic features, as well as utilizing geometry that does not originally belong to the final part, further assists in creating complex shapes easily and quickly. All Graphic Assist help screens typically associated with ISO programming are available to the user for additional programming ease. Most of these features can be assessed by keying in the desired operation and pressing the "Help" key.
During program execution, the Advanced Tool Inspection mode that allows for a host of in-cycle program jumps, edits, searches and tool offset modifications is available for use at any time by simply pressing the cycle stop key.
Southwest
For more information contact:
Todd Drane
Fagor Automation
800-423-2467 ext. 303
www.fagor-automation.com
Southeast
Joel Kasnik
Fagor Southeast operations
800-423-2467 ext. 302
www.fagor-automation.com
Northeast
Wayne Nelson
Fagor East Coast operations
800-423-2467 ext. 301
www.fagor-automation.com
Midwest
Art Gugulski (CNC)
800-423-2467 ext. 431
Alex Escamilla (DRO)
800-423-2467 ext. 436
Fagor US Headquarters
www.fagor-automation.com
West
Jeffrey Lei
Fagor Automation
800-423-2467 ext. 106
www.fagor-automation.com