Even greater production efficiency in the machining industry. Existing machine tools, such as multi-axis machines which pursue efficient machining, are evolving to solve new problems. At the same time, the operating systems which allow those machine tools to run efficiently are also developing day by day.
Mori Seiki's MAPPS III is packed with functions to improve your factory's operating environment. In this issue, we will introduce these functions, which are designed to optimize the production site of the future.

System outline

• Display

It uses a wide-angle, long-life, high-definition TFT display. The screen comes in two types, 10.4 inch and 15 inches, to provide the ideal operability for every machine size from compact to large.

• Operating panel

We reviewed the type and position of every single switch from the operator's point of view, and the design gives top priority to operability and safety. It allows you to do quick, mistake-free setup.

• User memory area

Not only are CAM operation and CAM data modification possible at the machine, but we have also provided a user memory area which can store far more CAM data than before.

We have prepared a range of functions, such as a method for manual editing of G codes, and the latest automatic programming, so that everyone from beginners to experienced technicians can program efficiently, regardless of their skill level.

• Redo/undo function

  We have added PC functions, and a function which allows you to undo editing and to restore the original data.

• Standard block registration/insertion function

  Standard blocks such as the details for each tool replacement can be registered and inserted, similar to the way that standard text messages can be inserted into an e-mail on a mobile phone.

• The edited parts can be displayed in a different color.

  Letters or blocks which have been changed are shown in a different color, so that you can see at a glance which parts have been edited. This is useful for the safety check during initial machining after editing.

• 3D cutting simulations

  Drawings can be created quickly, both for manually written G-code programs and programs written using the conversational function. (Refer Dia. 1)

• Substantial conversational CAM functions

  With the many machining menus for machining complex shapes such as islands and inlets, the optimal tool paths for the product and the finishing can be created easily. Path generation is 20% faster than on conventional systems, thanks to the increased CPU processing speed. Also, conversational data entered based on the drawings can be used to perform a drawing check (direct drawing) and to carry out direct operation.

• High-speed canned cycles

  Canned cycles allow high-speed cutting to be commanded with a single-line program. The optimal paths for high-speed cutting, such as the trochoid cycle, the cycle for grooving or slant face machining with multi-function tools, and the roughing step cycle can be created.
  (Refer Dia. 2)