Mazak camware file manager download

The default administrators name and password provided with the initial installation must be changed for system security. The User Administration is controlled by the main screen of User Administration and its sub-screen to handle necessary data as shown below.

The main screen of the User Administration has the following functions: Sort and Search Function You can search User Name by typing a part of the name in this box.

Yamazaki Mazak Corp. Modifying the existing User data Move the cursor to highlight the selected user name. Click the mouse on top of the Modify button to display the screen of User data modification. Delete Move the cursor to highlight the selected user name. Click the mouse on top of the Delete button to erase the data of the user. Click the mouse on the Yes button or press the Return or Enter key to confirm the deletion.

At least one administrator must remain on the user list to control the system. Close Close the User Administration screen. Print out the user list by using the default printer of Windows Printer Manager. Help Display the on line help information. Selected the job title from the list as shown below:. The task cannot be operated by the user if the box in front of the title of the task is not ticked. At least one system administrator must always be registered in the system to allow password modification.

OK Save data and return to the previous screen. Cancel Discard any data modification and return to the previous screen Help Display the on line help information.

Since the system uses a relational database, the machine number MC No is automatically assigned by the system to identify the database field. Type in the Machine Identity Number, if known. The corresponding machine is displayed on top of the list and highlighted. Click the function buttons at the bottom of the Machine Data main screen to proceed further with system operations. The machine name can be also sorted in the same manner by typing a part of the machine name. If All of the View fields is selected, the following items of Machine Data are displayed.

Machine Identification Number. Mazak Machine Name. Machine Controller Type. In mm. Magazine Size. Serial Number of Machine. For Turning Centre only. Machine data file directory.

Communication port number of the computer. The default setting is COM1. Speed of data transfer. The default setting is The default setting is 2 stop bits. None, odd or even parity. When "communication fields" is selected, only the communication related information will be displayed. If the Tool data view option is enable, the tool magazine data of the selected machine is displayed as shown below. Modify Modify the selected tool information.

Modifying the existing Machine data Move the cursor to highlight the selected machine name. Click the mouse on the Modify button to display the screen of Machine data modification. Delete Move the cursor to highlight the selected machine name. Click the mouse on the Delete button to erase the data of the machine. Micro-Disk Read parameters from a Micro-Disk. M Fld. Read parameters from the floppy disk which stores the parameters of the M machine.

Default Set parameters to default values. This machine number is used to identify the appropriate fields in the database and used for MC name file extension. The machine number is allocated at the next available field or the increment of the last machine number on the list.

For example, the last machine number on the list is 10, the default machine number displayed in this box is However, if there is a space before machine number 10 eg. Note: The maximum number of machine data which can be entered is A maximum of 20 characters can be entered. Note 1: The machine number is automatically generated and used as an extension of the Machine Name File. It is recommended to use the Mazak Machine Model for the MC Name Maximum 20 characters and the machine reference name of your own company for the Comment Maximum characters.

All the machine parameters, such as cutting conditions, tool file are stored in the MC or TC sub-file directory as shown below. The Machine data file directory such as FH Note 2: The file name eg.

If a different MC Name is required to store different machine data for the. Note 3: This process allows the File Manager to copy default machine data into this newly created machine data file.

See next section in detail. The Lathe type data field is displayed. Click the mouse on the Pull down button to display all the available types of lathe as shown below :. Refer to 2 View Fields of 4. Move the cursor bar to highlight and select the type of Turning Centre. Comment: To input the information of the machine if it is required, it is recommended to use your machine reference number or name as the Comment of the Machine Data.

Magazine: The size of the tool magazine or the actual number of tools stored in the magazine. Serial No: The serial number given by Mazak to identify the record of the machine. The serial number can be up to a maximum of 20 characters. Unit: Select the measuring unit for your NC program, either mm.

The data communication parameters of the different types of Mazatrol controller are also described in Appendix D. You can select one of them from the list. Only the Computer Name is required to enter instead of the following Communication settings. The Computer Name which is the name or identification of the network computer can be found by Network Neighborhood.

The operation procedures which are used to set the Sharing of the file directory active are as follows: Open Windows Explorer. Select Sharing on the list of the drop down menu.

Enable Full option of the Access Type. Enter the password if required. Click the mouse on OK button to finish. Check the cable connection between the communication port of the computer and the machine CMT port prior to entering the Port Number. You can select from up to a maximum of You can select either 8 or 7 from the list. You can select from 0 to 2 which are displayed on the list. This can be selected from the list. The data length, parity and stop bit are fixed for CMT mode and cannot be changed.

Data Length Parity Stop bit. Cancel Discard any data modification and return to the previous screen. Initially you have to select the machine from the Machine Data main screen and select the appropriate method of data transfer. The following five options are available to generate user defined machine data files. For example, if a direct connection between your computer and the machine is not possible, you can transfer the machine data using Mazak Data Transfer or an equivalent software package.

Then click the mouse button on the CMT file icon, which automatically assigns the Destination Directory to store the extracted machine data from the CMT file.

The standard Windows dialogue box will appear. Type in the existing CMT File name or select the existing data file on the display. Click the mouse on the Open button to continue. Note: The CMT files are normally stored in the following default machine directory if NC data backup function is used.

See 5. For example:. The data which is selected to extract from the CMT file is marked with a red tick in front of the name of the machine data.

Click on OK to start and the File Manager saves the extracted machine data in the destination directory, or Close to cancel or finish the extraction procedure. This option allows for direct machine data transfer from the machine.

CM1 under destination machine data file directory. If data transfer is successful, this file will be automatically converted to machine data files, which can be accessed by CAM as a default machine data for future use. The File Manager will automatically replace the default machine data files in the machine data file directory.

The communication settings option of Machine Data must be changed to M Ethernet protocol. From M to Camware 1 The first step is proceeded on the M controller. Use the DIR. Enter the name of an existing file directory or the new name to create a new file directory. Enter the Machine Data to be transferred. The File Manager will automatically replace the default machine data files.

Enter the file directory name which is specified in Step 2. Warning :. If the machine data is stored on the floppy disk as Mazak MicroDisk data format, you can use Micro-Disk to retrieve the machine data and transfer it to the computer. The Mazcom screen is displayed as below when the Mazak Data Transfer function is activated.

The File Manager will automatically assign the destination directory to store the Machine Data by clicking the mouse button on the Micro-Disk icon. The temporary CMT File eg. CM1 is generated during CMT file extraction process.

The communication mode for serial port of the computer is also set automatically based on that of the machine data. Finish to exit. The machine data can be retrieved from the floppy disk and the default machine data will be overwritten. From M to Camaware The first step is proceeded on the M controller. The operation procedures are as follows:. Remove the floppy disk from the drive at the end of data transfer. The operation procedures are as follows: 1 Insert the floppy disk in your floppy disk drive A: drive.

The default file sub-directory of the floppy disk is displayed. Change to file sub-directory which the machine data is stored if Yamazaki Mazak Corp. Click on the option switch or the square box to select or deselect the machine data. The machine data which is selected to retrieve from the floppy disk is marked with a red tick. The Close button is used to cancel or terminate the function. The operation procedures are as follows: 1 Insert the blank floppy disk in your floppy disk drive A: drive.

Enter the new name of the Sub-directory which the machine data is going to store. The machine data which is selected to copy to the floppy disk is marked with a red tick. The Close button is used to cancel or terminate the function The second step is proceeded on the M controller.

Insert the floppy disk in the drive. Enter the name of Sub-directory which the machine data stores. Remove the floppy disk from the drive at the end data transfer. The File Manager will overwrite the tool data, tool file, cutting conditions, user parameters, machine parameters and chuck jaws with the default value. Each machine has its own directory which is used to store various original default machine data, or that uploaded from the machine. The directory name is the machine name combined with the machine number.

PART DATA All information concerning a NC program such as project, customer, part name etc is stored and linked together using a relational database; some of the field names are user definable to best suit your requirements. The major functions are: 1. Part Data File Control. Automatic generation of data file directory. Using the Windows default printer to print out the part information, shape, program, time study analysis and tool requirement list.

Instant display of part information with its NC program in text and its shape in 3D graphics. Recycle Bin To recover the part data which was removed. Advanced Search To provide the advanced search function for the user to search the Part data with the specified special condition. Mazatrol program format conversion eg. Hybrid DNC Files. Program Transfer NC program transfer to and from the machine. NC program transfer to and from Mazak Micro-Disk using the serial communication.

NC program transfer to and from the floppy disk which stores the M data files. You do not need to create Part Data at this stage. After completion of the program generation, you can use either the Save or Save As command to store the program. The File Manager will automatically display create a New Part Data dialogue box in order to input necessary information in the database.

The File Manager links together all this critical information within the database and also generates a data file structure automatically in the following manner. A NC program is stored under the Part Name directory with extension of the controller type which is created under the Project directory. The path is:. VDM file to store all programming and graphic information. VDM for data recovery. Browse There are two modes available in this browse function.

The titles of the field names eg. Project and Part Name are user definable and may differ from your system. See 3. By moving the cursor to the appropriate box in the browse and clicking the mouse, it will sort automatically in the corresponding field in alpha-numerical order. This sorting process can be started from the current record, which is highlighted in the table.

Alternatively, you can type in a character or series of characters to initiate the sorting process. The selection of this option initiates the File Manager to sort and categorize the above two fields of Project and Part Name. By clicking the mouse button in the box of Project, all project names available are displayed in the drop down list, which allows you to select the item.

Once the item is selected by clicking the mouse button in the list, the File Manager will continue to sort the next field of information ie.

Further selection of the items initiate the display of the corresponding number of programs with the program number and program type. Therefore, when this option is selected, only information relevant to the specific part directory eg. If either Machine or Program Field View is selected, only the relevant fields will be shown.

ID No. Project Part Name Drawing No. Process No. Comment Type Called by. Project Name initially defined in set up screen. Part Name initially defined in set up screen. Drawing Number. Process Number. NC Program Number. Remark eg. Machine Identification Name defined by your organization. The NC program data format. The main program number. This field is used for sub-program. If the data field is empty, the NC program is regarded as a main program. The name of the programmer.

OK means that the NC program is ready for data transfer. Proven means that the NC program has been verified and is ready for production use. The name of the CAD data file if it is available. The name of the Part Data file directory. It is formed by the default name USR with the project name and part name. If no additional information is stored, the default text data will be displayed.

The text can be edited on the information display screen using the standard tools, such as copy, paste and cut. Click the mouse inside the Part Information box to start editing the text. Approximately, 20 Kb text memory per record is available for this feature to store information such as machining instructions, program note, jaws and fixtures.

Click OK to save information and exit from this screen. Note: The text file can be created by using a standard Windows text editor, such as Notepad, and stored in the same file directory before it can be displayed.

The name of the text file must be the same as the program number with the file name extension TXT. XXX denotes the controller type. This graphic information of JPEG format is automatically generated after the tool path simulation has completed successfully and the image is saved. JPG or Note: If you have large Part Data list or access the data from the file server, it is recommended to switch off the shape display before you scroll the Part Data list in order to minimise scrolling time.

Trouble shooting of shape display: 1. If the shape of the selected Part Data is not displayed, move the cursor to the next Part Data and move the cursor back again. Pull down the sub menu of the Options on the top menu bar. Click the mouse on the Settings to display the Configuration dialogue box. If it is disabled, set the option enable. Exit and log in to the system again.

The name of the PRG file must be the same as the program number. If the program number is , the PRG file name must be This PRG file is also used to print the program. Modifying the existing Part Data Move the cursor to highlight the selected Part name. Click the mouse on the Modify button to display the screen of Part Data modification.

Delete Move the cursor to highlight the selected Part name. Click the mouse on the Delete button to erase the data of the Part. Click the mouse on the Yes button or press the [Return] or [Enter] key to confirm the deletion.

Print out the Part list by using the default printer of Windows Printer Manager. The Part Data dialogue box can also be accessed automatically when the newly created program is saved from CAM. The detailed process is described in the section of 5. When the dialogue box is accessed from the Part Data main screen, all of the data highlighted as the current record will be shown in the dialogue box. When new data is created, the lowest available number will be displayed as a default in the Program Number box.

The Part Data information can be changed by typing directly in the box or selecting from the drop down list. Only the machines registered in the Machine Data are allowed to be entered. Click the mouse on the first data field of Machine Number. If required, press the [Delete] key to delete the default machine number. Type in the machine number if known, otherwise follow the instructions in the next paragraph.

Machine Number can be selected from the Machine Data List. Click the right hand button of the mouse on the selected machine number data field to display the machine data list. Click the mouse on the selected machine data which is highlighted. Click the mouse on the OK button to confirm the selection. Alternatively, double click the mouse on the selected machine data. If the NC program can be used by more than one machine, click the mouse on the second data field of Machine Number and repeat the above operation procedures to input additional machine number.

Main, sub program or common sub program: Define the program as the main, sub program or common sub program. If it is a sub program, the main program must exist in the same directory. The main and sub-program relationship can be easily visualised when the Group Part Database in Browse is used.

Warning : If the main and sub program are not stored in the same directory or the same Project and Part Name, the CAM cannot find the sub program when it is called from the main program during the tool path simulation. These sub programs can be used for common machining features. For this purpose, you must use an unique common program number in the whole system e. Program number onwards. Click on No or Cancel to do not set this program as common sub program.

The dialogue box information will be automatically changed accordingly:. If the corresponding sub program is not found, CAMWARE will look it in the alternative second location of the default common sub program directory i.

Proven: It is for information only. The Comment is displayed as Description in the Initial Setup dialogue as shown below. Now you have completed the Part Data database generation procedure, you can start using CAM operation to create a new program or edit an existing program by transferring it. The following sections will describe this in more detail. Those data files must be in the hard disk and are not existing in the Part Data database.

Select and highlight all data files to be added to the Part Data. Drag and drop the highlighted data files to the Part Data main menu screen. The Create new part data dialogue box is displayed and the new data is entered. Note : You can select or highlight more than one data file to drag and drop. It allows multiple data entry.

Select the data format from the Format drop down menu as shown below. Click on to locate a source CMT file using a standard Windows dialogue box as shown below.

Change the file directory and the name of the drive if required. Type in the existing File name or select the existing data file on the list. The content of the CMT file is displayed. All programs in this CMT file are selected by default to be extracted. Click to select or deselect them. Click on OK to start, or Close to cancel the extraction procedure. All of these extracted files will be stored in the same destination directory with an extension of NC type eg.

M64, MPS and M If the File Manager finds the identical program number in the destination directory, you must confirm to overwrite it. If the appropriate program numbers are not generated in the Part Database before extracting the CMT file you need to create Part records for these files to make them readable from CAM.

Only NC programs are allowed to perform this process, ie. Select the data format from the Format drop down menu. Click to select or deselect NC programs to be concatenated. Click on to select or create a destination CMT file name with directory.

Click the mouse on the Save button to continue. Click on OK to start, or Close to cancel the concatenation procedure. Since the data transfer procedures for sending and receiving are similar, the following process will be described for data transmission from the File Manager to the machine. In the Part Data main screen, move the cursor bar to select one of the NC program names to be transferred.

This process allows the File Manager to recognize source file directory name where all transferable NC programs are stored. Click on Machine button to display the available machine list. All transferable program names found in the directory will be displayed and the pre-selected program name is highlighted as default. If there are no NC programs in the directory e. Click to select additional programs or deselect an NC program.

Click on Start to initiate the program concatenation and transfer functions automatically. The next step is to proceed on the Mazatrol controller. Click the Finish button if you wish to transmit additional data to the machine.

The File Manager will return you to the Part Data main screen. In data transmission mode between File Manager and the machine, if there are some NC programs in the destination directory in the File Manager the existing NC programs can be overwritten by the new programs transferred from the machine. The data transmission is always carried out by CMT format file. Mazatrol binary form NC program. MPS must exist in source destination directory before transferring them to the machine.

The Mazatrol program files generated by CAM ie. VDM are not transferable to the machine. This data transfer process handles NC program only. No machine data transmission is allowed in this process. The communication settings option of Machine Data must be M Ethernet protocol. Enter the program number to be transferred.

Change the name of Sub-Directory which the program files are stored if it is required. Change the name of Sub-Directory which the program files is stored if it is required. Select the program number to be transfer to the M controller.

Enter or select the name of the file directory which is selected in step 2. As the File Manager does not support direct reading or writing of the floppy diskette in the Micro-Disk format, the Micro-Disk drive unit must be connected to the computer using a serial port.

Since the data transfer procedures for sending and receiving are the same, the following process will be described for data transmission from the File Manager to the Micro-Disk. Program Transfer to Micro-Disk 1.

In the Part Data main screen, move the cursor bar to select one of the NC program names to be transmitted. This process allows the File Manager to recognize source file directory name, where all transferable NC programs are stored. If the NC programs exist in the specified directory, all Mazatrol binary format programs are listed. If there are no NC programs in the directory and, for example, you are going to upload new programs from the Micro-Disk, the display area will be blank.

You can change the communication port number and the data transmission rate if required. All transferable program names found in the directory will be displayed and the selected program name is marked with a red tick. Click to select programs or deselect an NC program. Set the Micro-Disk ready for data transmission. Click the mouse on the top menu bar 2. Write to MFD to start the data transfer. The transferred program information will be displayed in the Window.

When the data transfer is completed successfully, click the mouse on the 4. Finish, if you need to transfer additional data. The File Manager will return to the Part Data main screen. Otherwise, you can click the mouse on 5. Note: 1. If you wish to receive NC programs from the MicroDisk to the File Manager, you must click the mouse on the top menu bar 1. Read from MFD. In data transmission mode between File Manager and the Micro-Disk, if there are some NC programs in the destination directory in the File Manager the existing NC programs can be overwritten by the new programs transferred from the Micro-Disk.

Mazatrol binary format NC program files with NC type extension eg. MPS must exist in the source destination directory before transferring them to the Micro-Disk.

VDM are not transferable to the Micro-Disk or machine. This can be carried out by clicking the mouse on 3. Read from MDF option on the top menu bar to start data transfer.

The next step is proceeded on the Mazatrol controller. Click the mouse on the Stop button to terminate the data transfer function and exit from this screen. Click the mouse on the Finish button to terminate the data transfer function and exit this screen. The File Manager saves the NC program data automatically in the Part Data file directory after all the data has been transferred successfully.

You have to start the Drip Feed process from the machine by pressing the Tape button and then push the Cycle Start button on the machine controller panel to start the machining cycle. The drip feed process will commence. During the drip feed process if you need to interrupt the data transmission, click the Stop button in the Mazacom screen. To finish the Drip Feed from the File Manager, click the Finish button to terminate the data transfer after the machining cycle has been completed. Click the mouse on 4.

Finish of the top menu bar to exit the data transfer function and the File Manager will return to the Part Data main screen. This may cause a serious slow down problem with the actual data transmission speed to the machine. The NC program can be retrieved from the floppy disk. Change to file sub-directory which the NC programs are stored if it is required.

Click on the option switch or the square box to Yamazaki Mazak Corp. The NC program which is selected to retrieve from the floppy disk is marked with a red tick.

Change to file sub-directory which the NC programms are going to store if it is required. Click on the option switch or the square box to select or deselect the NC program.

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