The ZFlash program is an interface that assists the operator or the programmer of a machine equipped with a Z32 CNC in the following activities:
programming of macros and canned cycles and input into the program
part-program writing or editing
flat profile programming
checking for programming errors
part-program simulation and control
While writing the part-program, an on-line syntax control is always active which instantly signals any typing errors. The placement of the Macro-instructions within the part-program structure is always under control and the operator can intervene at any moment to modify them or change their execution timing.
The selection of the macro-instructions to input in the part-program is intuitive and the input of the parameters is guided graphically.
The simulation of the part-program is extremely precise since it uses the same settings and the same real-time CNC software of the machine where the program will be executed; therefore it accurately generates both the geometric trajectories and the execution timings and speeds.
It is possible to handle the graphics of the geometric trajectories on screen with: zoom, rotation, change of view, diversified scale factors, etc. in order to better visualize the details.