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CNC Code Shooter is compiled on the latest Operating Systems (Vista)
CNC Code Shooter is unique for creating CNC G-code programs for Mills.
With this G code generator/editor you will be able to input your numbers, the program generates the code, preview it, send it to the text editor to view your whole program on the computer screen before you send it to the machine. You will be able to save your programs that you create so that next time you need to run that particular part you will just have to pull up the code make any changes that you may need to make, review it then send it to the machine, just that easy. You will be able to print out the code too.
A few basic precautions that you need to know when using and running the program.
Always use good machining practices. Good visual care is required to make sure that you are creatng the correct tool path for your program. Good visual care should be exercised when inputing tool movements to make sure that all clamps and any other fixtures clear the tool path. Always remember to bring your tools to clearance before continuing on to the next cut, this is not an automatic program function so you need to make sure you input the correct numbers as you build your programs.
Watch a video of CNC Code Shooter Mill creating a CNC G-code program using an onscreen keyboard.
1. Requirements for Download:
You must have Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 to run this program. You
can download it from http://www.microsoft.com. this link here to download the .Net Framework 2.0 redistributable package and install it onto your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish with the install.
Also you must have a minumum 768 x 1024 resolution monitor settings to view the program properly.
2. Installation and Set - up:
After you have downloaded the program, now you are ready to install it.
You have a file called: CNCCodeShooterMill1_31 Install.exe. Double click on that file to install the program on your hard drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish with the install.
3. Now you can run the program, it should be in your program files, CNCcodeShooterMill1_31 folder. Double click on the CNCcodeShooterMill1_31 Application file to start the program. Another way to start the program is to click on the start button on your desktop. Select all programs then select CNCcodeShooterMill1_31 to start the program too.
Below is a snapshot of CNC Code Shooter Mill using the onscreen keyboard to create a program.
You will be able to create a program from beginning to the end of the program.
Begin your program with the start tab, setting your program number, the tool description, and the workshift. Next you will click the button Make Code and preview it in the preview box. If the code is good then click the send button to send it over to the text editor to start creating your program.
Renumber your program to your own sequence of numbers for your own program or use the default setting.
Most Controllers require a $ (dollar sign) before the program number and a % (percent sign) before the first block and a % (percent sign) after the M30 or last block. Refer to the machine manual to verify each controllers settings on the particular machine that you are operating.
Below is a sample program. This is just an example. Every machine will have different configurations and will be slightly different depending on specific settings that are required by different machines. Refer to the machine manual for the specific settings required by individual machines.(example: the baud rate, or the parity, etc.)
:00001 (Program Description)
(More Description)
(#4 CENTER DRILL (Tool Description)
N10 G00 G17 G40 G90
N11 G54
N12 G00 X0.0 Y0.0 (1st position move)
N13 M03 S400
N14 G00 Z1.0
N15 X4.0 Y0.0
N16 G83 F3 Z-1 R0.2 Q0.1
N17 X2.8284 Y2.8284
N18 X0.0 Y4.0
N19 X-2.8284 Y2.8284
N20 X-4.0 Y0.0
N21 X-2.8284 Y-2.8284
N22 X0.0 Y-4.0
N23 X2.8284 Y-2.8284
N24 G00 G91 G30 Z0. M09
N25 G91 G30 Y0.
N26 G91 G30 X0.
N27 G00 G90
N28 M01
N29 M30