INDEX

1.

GETTING STARTED
Machine start up.............. 1 - 1
Basic mechanical operation........................................ 1 - 3

2.

DAILY MAINTENANCE AND SETUP

Lens cleaning..
Lens ring configuration.............................................................
Nozzle centering....
Focusing............................................................

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PREPARING TO CUT A JOB

Loading / Deleting programs........................
Material condition search..........................................................
Searching a program.................................
Graphic check program e-PROC
Dry run...................
ADMIN page....................................................................
Multi-Set.........................................
System shut down.........................................................

4.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
G & M Codes .............................................................................
Pierce chart ..............................................................................
Program example ...............................................................
Nested sheet cutoff program ....................................................

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1. GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED
MACHINE START UP
1. Turn on the main power supply circuit breaker (on the Resonator).

2. Turn on the LCD by pressing the green button in the right side corner of
the Control unit display.

3. Open all of the assist gas bottles used for cutting as well as the Nitrogen supply valve for the beam
path purge.

Set pressure for assist gas port 1 (Oxygen) to 140 PSI.

Set pressure for assist gas port 2 (Air) to 200 PSI (optional).

Set pressure for assist gas port 3 (Nitrogen) to 380 PSI.

Set pressure for Nitrogen beam path purge to 100 PSI.

4. Turn ON the chiller unit.

1. Turn on the main breaker. (A)
2. Turn on the green switch. (B)

3. Confirm Resonator water temp is 50F.

4. Confirm Optics water temp is 86F.

5. After the NC unit has booted-up, unlock the machine axes by turning the table READY key switch
ON position.

Press the [PROC OPERAT] tab.

Press the [PROCES] tab.

If the axis position shows this symbol ] [ (as shown in red above), this indicates the axis is
locked and must be unlocked before processing can begin.

If the READY key switch was turned on before the controller boot process has been
completed, the READY key must be turned OFF then ON.
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1. GETTING STARTED

6. Circulate the water in the chiller by turning on the chiller unit from the control panel.
[PARAMETER] [ON/OFF] "CLG UNIT START".
7. A laser gas exchange is due every 24 hours.

Laser Gas must be changed when the Face Icon on the

[MAINTE-OPE] screen has changed to a frown face and is colored
RED. (normally about 24 hours of resonator on time) This
information may be found on the [SELF CHECK] screen when the
system is turned on.
A. Open the Laser Gas Bottle (set to 30 ~ 40 PSI.).
NOTE: If there is 500 PSI or less in the Laser Gas bottle, install a new bottle now.
TIP: If installing a new gas bottle that has been standing around for a long time, stir up the
mix by doing the following: With the safety cap installed, lay the new bottle down on the
ground and stand it back up several times in rapid succession. This will help the component
gasses mix in the cylinder prior to use. After you have agitated and installed the fresh bottle of
laser gas mixture, perform a Laser Gas Change.

B. Laser Ready button should be OFF

C. With the Laser OFF, press and hold the [LA-GAS CHANGE] key until the LED illuminates.

a. In the case of 40 and 45 CF-R: Gas change time is 15 minutes if done within 48 hours of
the last gas change and 35 minutes after 48 hours.
b. In the case of 60 CF-R: Gas change time is 15 minutes if done within 48 hours of the
last gas change and 40 minutes after 48 hours.
NOTE: The Maintenance screen will update automatically when the gas change is completed.
8. Close the laser gas bottle after the gas change is complete.
9. Turn on the Laser by pressing the [LASER] ready button.

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BASIC MECHANICAL OPERATION

HANDLE BOX OPERATION

The Handle box moves the processing head accurately for a short distance to a start point.
Select the amount of movement per click with "HANDLE
MAGNIFICATION" switch.
1X
10X
100X

.0001" per click - slowest

.0010" per click - middle speed
.0100" per click - fastest

1. Turn on the Handle Box by using the "AXIS SELECT'' switch. The green light on the box should
light.
2. Turn the hand dial to move the axis to the desired position.
NOTE: "OFF" must be selected when finished using the handle box. The machine will not
process with the handle box ''ON".
IMPORTANT! When moving the Z-axis, it is best to use the 10X magnification until you
are comfortable using the higher speeds.
MOVING THE HEAD WITH RAPID TRAVERSE

Each axis may be moved to any table position with the rapid traverse function
1. Press the Directional keys to move each
axis. The closer to the center, is slower
speed, outer key is fastest speed.

.
Slow Speed
Middle Speed
High Speed

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STOPPING THE MACHINE

If danger is foreseen, the machine operation must be stopped immediately.
Stopping the machine can be accomplished in six different ways;
Pressing the "STOP" key

STOP

If this key is pressed, the machine will immediately stop and shut off
the beam. This is useful if a part is tipped or possible collision is
foreseen. Operation can be easily restarted by pressing [START]. The
laser will process the rest of the part from that point.
Opening the SAFETY DOORS
The doors must be closed for processing. Opening the safety doors will
stop processing and an alarm will occur. To resume operation, close
the safety door, reset the alarm, and resume by pressing . The laser
will process the rest of the part from that point.
Pressing the "RESET" key
If this key is pressed, the current program is reset to the beginning of
the program. The machine stops, beam output ceases, and the shutter
closes.

RESET

Turning the "READY" key to the OFF position

If the Table Ready Key Switch is turned off, the program is reset, the
laser will turn off, and the axes will be locked. The key must be
turned to the ON position before restarting the laser.
Pressing the EMERGENCY STOP button
If the Emergency Stop button is pressed, any moving axis will stop
immediately, and any machine action will stop. To release the
emergency stop, turn the button into the direction of the arrow mark
(clockwise), then press the [RESET] key. The Laser Resonator will
also need to be restarted.

Pressing the "POWER OFF" button

If this button is pressed, the power supplied to the control circuit is
lost and all motion will stop. This method should not be employed to
stop the operation, except if the EMERGENCY STOP button fails to
stop the machine.

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POWER
OFF

2. DAILY MAINTENANCE AND SETUP

DAILY MAINTENANCE AND SETUP

CLEANING THE PROCESSING LENS
NOTE: The Lens should be cleaned once every day.
1. Both sides of the processing lens must be cleaned.
NOTE: Be sure to wash your hands before cleaning the processing lens.
2. Prepare all materials needed to clean the lens.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

Ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol (minimum purity 99.5%)

Lens paper
Cotton
Blower
Clean surface to place the lens

3. Lens removal:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Loosen the lock ring

Remove all ring components to expose the pipe
Support the pipe with your finger and slowly let it down to a flat surface.
Slowly lift up on the cartridge.

4. Hold the lens at the edge and examine the surface for contamination and damage.

5. Blow off any dust or dirt from the lens surface.

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6. Place two pieces of lens paper on your clean surface and then place the
lens on top of the lens paper.

7. Place one piece of lens paper on top of the lens as shown in the example.
NOTE: Only touch one side of the lens paper, the side that you touch
should NOT be dragged across the lens.
8. Apply a few drops of alcohol on the lens paper.

9. Gently pull the cleaning paper across the lens at a constant speed.
Repeat this process two to three times per side.

10. Hold the lens at the edge and examine the optic using your breath to fog
the surface. Look for spots and debris still left on the lens. Use a clean
piece of cotton to wipe the lens from center outwards in a circular
pattern after the fogging process.

NOTE: If the lens is still not clean you can repeat this process with
alcohol and cotton as long as there is no floating debris on the lens.

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LENS RING CONFIGURATION

Standard configuration with "PHX-S" Head

F190.5mm (7.5 inch) lens [Silver cup]

F127mm (5inch) lens [Red cup]

Cooper ring

Pinching screw

Taper ring

Spring washer

Processing lens

Ferrule (silver)

Ferrule (silver)

O ring

Pipe

Pipe

Copper ring

Spring washer

Taper ring

Pinching screw

Processing lens

F254mm (10inch) lens [Blue cup]

Copper ring
Taper ring
Processing lens

Pipe

Spring washer
Pinching screw

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Standard configuration with "PHX" Head

F127mm (5inch) Red cup

F190mm (7.5inch) Silver cup

Spacer (silver)

Tightening screw

Spacer (silver)
Copper ring
Taper ring
Processing lens

Spring washer
Spacer (black)
Spacer (silver)

Spacer (silver)
Spacer (black)

O ring

Retainer ring (gold)

Pipe

Pipe

Spring washer

Cooper ring
Taper ring
Processing lens

Tightening screw

10 inch configuration
F254mm (10inch) Blue cup
Spacer (silver)
Spacer (silver)
Copper ring
Taper ring
Processing lens
Spacer (silver)
Spacer (black)

Pipe

Spring washer
Tightening screw

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NOZZLE CENTERING
NOTE: For good quality processing, the beam should be properly focused and
centered. The CO2 laser cannot be seen, therefore this operation must be
done, (and can be done) in a couple of minutes if experienced at it. Nozzle
centering is critical for good processing. Take time to make sure these
operations are done carefully and correctly. If nozzle centering is not correct,
results like "Dross", Bad Edge Quality, Blow Outs at piercing and other
problems can occur. You must confirm centering in the following cases.
You must confirm centering in the following cases:

Confirm centering when the nozzle is changed to a smaller size.

Confirm centering when the nozzle makes contact with the workpiece.

11. Nozzle centering preparation

IMPORTANT: Centering must be done with the 1.0mm nozzle and it has been found that using
the low power setting produces an easier to see gas pattern when centering.
Follow the screen instructions after selecting SETUP and LEAD screen shown below

NOTE: Adjust the nozzle centering screws so that the red visible laser is visible in the center of
the nozzle shadow. This adjustment will provide you with a rough starting point. Using the
centering adjustment screws; adjust the centering so that the white smoke pattern is centered
with the pierce hole.

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NOTE: The Illustration above and to the right applies only to the "PHX-S" style of head!
*Repeat until the beam is centered within the nozzle.*

NOTE: The Illustration above applies only to the NX series laser with a "PHX" style of head!

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FOCUSING
The focusing procedure enables you to set and confirm the position the focus
point is set at. This adjustment (like Nozzle Centering) is critical. If the focus
point is not set correctly, Dross, Bad Edge Quality, Blow-Outs at piercing
and other problems may results. Follow the proper focus procedure for your
machine.
This procedure will cover setting the focus at 0 (top of the material) and the
nozzle height at 0.0400'' .

1. Install a 4.0 mm nozzle NOW.

2. Move the processing head to the Maintenance Area by pressing

and

3. Set a piece of evenly scaled hot roll material, minimum thickness of 0.125" (about 4.5mm), on the table.
Arrange the workpiece as flat as possible in the maintenance area.
4. Close the front safety door.

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5. Lower the head slowly with the Handle feed so that the nozzle touches the
workpiece.. When the nozzle touches workpiece the "TOUCH" indicator will
light on the control screen will light RED. Like the graphic on the right.
6. Press the FOCUS button. It will turn Yellow
START

7. Press "START" switch

RESET

A. Start by moving the processing head DOWN with the handle box until you see a flickering blue light.
.

B. Set this point by pressing [ Z ZERO ]

C. Lower the Z-Axis until the blue flame disappears.

D. Raise the Z-Axis, check for the flickering blue flame again and then press [ RESET ]

RESET

key.

IMPORTANT ! Pay close attention to the processing head so that the nozzle does not come into
contact with the workpiece while focusing.

E. Press "REF-PNT SET" button on the right side of the screen.

NOTE: If there is no blue flame, stop the automatic operation. Check for proper nozzle size and
material type. Perhaps raise the power in the setting column on the right when the program is
running.

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PREPARING TO CUT A JOB

LOADING / DELETING PROGRAMS
There are three methods of inputting programs.
1. Network connection
2. USB Memory stick ( e:\ drive )
3. Manually typing your program at the machine.
Loading a program from a network folder
1. Select PROCESS OPERATION and then the DATA I/O screens.
There are 2 areas of the screen. The left side (I/O SIDE) and right side (NC SIDE).

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2. Select the PROGRAM button.

In the upper left screen select the Drive label area. Choose
the drive you want to load from by touching the area below
the program button.

Scrolling through the list on the screen, select the program(s) you wish to load into the NC Side by
touching the line they are on. The ones that are highlighted in blue will be loaded into the machine.

3. Select the folder on the NC side you want the

program to be copied to.
4. After your selection is made, touch the INPUT key
in the middle of the screen.

The "FILE INPUT" screen will pop up.

If you wish to rename the program as it is to be stored
in the NC, you can do this now. If not, just touch the
INPUT button now.
To change the program name, touch the lower window
NC SIDE and type in the new program number and
press OK.

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MATERIAL CONDITION SEARCH

Before each material can be processed, the proper cutting condition library for that material must be called
up from the NC memory. This process can be done automatically in the NC program with a M100
command or manually as described below:

1. Select

, then

2. Search the material from the database by selecting

1

.
2

3
3. As shown above marked as #1, use the Folder pull-down and find the folder containing the Material
files.
4. The folders are labeled based on focal length lens used. The example above shows conditions for a F5
(5.0 inch) processing lens.
5. Item #2 above shows the comment area. This area can hold a brief explanation of the cutting condition
settings; Assist gas-type, Focus position, Nozzle used etc. You can use this area to input comments
describing the material, what the condition is used for, or who created the condition.
6. After finding and selecting the condition you would like to use, press the [INPUT] button shown above
as #3.
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CONDITION PAGE EXPLANATION

The purpose of the preceding pages is to explain the various functions and layout of the cutting condition
pages found on your machine.

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1
Item number
is a material call out; in the above example, stainless steel is being used.
a. MS= mild steel
b. SS= stainless steel
c. AL= aluminum
2
Item number
displays gas type.
a. N2= Nitrogen
b. O2= Oxygen
c. Air= compressed air
3
Item number
displays type of focus lens.
a. F05= 5 inch focal lens
b. F07= 7.5 inch focal lens
c. F10= 10 inch focal lens
4
Item number
displays nozzle diameter to be used.
a. In the above example a 2 mm is being used
1. Ex.: S12= 1.2 mm.
2. Ex.: S25= 2.5 mm.
5
Item number
displays current material thickness to be cut.

Item number

Item number

6
7

displays a summary of focus depth, nozzle gap, and nozzle size.

displays current focus depth.

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Beginning with the power column and working right each section will be explained:
POWER- Is the amount of watts used for a given condition
FREQUENCY- Is the amount of times the beam pulsates in a second
DUTY- Is the percentage of on time with in a pulse.
All of the above items combined make a cutting mode there are three variations
A. Pulse- Low power, low frequency, low duty, commonly used for piercing, corner control, and
start control.
B. High frequency - power varies, a frequency ranging from 800-1500 and a duty cycle between
50%- 80%.
C. CW/ Continuous wave- any power, frequency doesnt matter because the duty cycle is set to
100%.
FEED- How fast the machine is cutting in inches per minute.
OFFSET- This variable can be used to offset the beam kerf; this function does not get used if the post
processor uses D- variable offsets.
GS-PRS- Gas pressure used for condition, measurement is in MPA.
GS-TP- Gas type used for a condition.
1. Oxygen 135-150 PSI.
2. Compressed air 135-150 PSI.
3. Nitrogen- 350-400 PSI.
PIERC- Any value in this column means that condition is used for piercing.
FOCUS- Recommended focal position for that material.
NZL-GP- Recommended nozzle gap for that condition
ADD-FUNC- This section allows for various functions to be turned on
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CUTTING CONDITION PAGE 2

The above image illustrates page two of the cutting condition tech table. This page also displays cutting
tech lines 12-17. These conditions are generally used for piercing, start, corner, and restart processing. How
these functions activate will be explained below.
Corner 1 & 2- The corner control function is a user activated function that allows the machine to slow
down and change cutting conditions based on geometry.
STR- Is start control which allows the machine to begin the cut slow after piercing and ramp its speed back
up after a user determined length.
End- Is essentially the opposite of start control and slows the machine at the end of a cut.
Restart- Is used when the program is stopped and restarted, the machine will use this condition for a user
defined length.
#21- Valid/ Invalid- A value of 1 in this column will enable the function; a value of 2 will enable it with a
retract.
#22 Length- This row defines how long the machine will use a condition identified in row #23.
#23 Condition no- This row identifies what condition will be used when a function is activated.
#24 Cooling time- This specifies a cooling period while a function is activated.
#25 Beam on time- Dwell time between condition changes when switching from an activated function
back to a normal cutting condition.
#26 Corner angle- This parameter activates the function when the machine sees an angle less than or
equal to the value entered.
#27 Radius R- This parameter activates the function when the machine sees a radius less than or equal
to the entered value.
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PROGRAM SEARCH
Searching a program
1. Search the program into memory by pressing PROCESS OPERATION then SEARCH.

FILE FOLDER PULLDOWN MENU

2. Using the FILE FOLDER PULLDOWN MENU, select the folder that contains the program you want
to process.

3. Scroll through the program list with any of the arrow keys until you find the program you want, or tab
to the second field and type in the exact program number then press SEARCH on the touch screen.

4. Press the MEMORY button

5. Check graphics screen for correct program with no errors.

6. Check proper cutting condition is loaded for cutting.
7. Close the front safety door.
START

8. Press START to run the program

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e-PROC GRAPHICS
Select E-PROC screen (e-PROC BUTTON)

The display should already show the graphic of the part you are about to process.

1. To refresh the screen to display a new program

a. Press "Reset"
b. Press "Erase"
c. Press "Auto Scale"

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2. Searching a Program in the Graphic Screen

Press the SEARCH button and enter the program number

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DRY RUN AND CUTTING A PART

DRY-RUN moves the machine along the path of the cut without the laser beam, assist gas or height sensor
operation.
1. Confirm the program is ready to DRY RUN.
a. Move the processing head, in the X and Y axes, to the start point with [RAPID] traverse or
[HANDLE] box.
b. View the PROCESS OPERATION - PROCESS screen.
c.

Confirm the program is searched into memory.

2. Activate M-Code Lock

a. Select PARAMETER - ON/OFF PARAMETER screen.

b. Select

The functions on the touch screen will highlight in yellow when active.

3. Close the front safety door.

4. View the PROCESS OPERATION and PROCESS screen.

5. Press the MEMORY key

NOTE: If the MEMORY light does not illuminate, confirm the Handle box axis switch is
in the OFF position.
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START

6. Press the

button to start the program.

7. When the Dry Run is finished, press

part to the origin starting point.

SAFETY

and

buttons at the same time to return the

8. Deactivate M-Code Lock:

a. Select PARAMETER - ON/OFF PARAMETER screen

function on the touch screen. It should return to blue after you

b. Turn OFF the

touch it.
c.

View the PROCESS OPERATION - PROCESS screen.

9. Cut a part:
a. Close the safety door.
START

b. Press the

key and then the

button to start the program.

NOTE: If the MEMORY light does not illuminate, confirm the Handle box axis switch
is in the OFF position.
10. Part removal:
a. Put on gloves before handling cut parts to avoid getting burned.
b. Remove the test piece and check for uniform edge quality.
11. Safety Notes:

Do not touch the worktable while the machine is processing.

STOP

When you want to interrupt the processing, simply press the STOP button
START

cutting, press START

In case of emergency, pressing the EMO EMERGENCY STOP button will top all
processing.

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and to resume

P-ADMIN
The P-ADMIN screen can be used to set a processing schedule of 2D programs. When this function is
validated the machine will run off the set schedule.
NOTE: In order to run P-ADMIN you must place your sheets in the same spot on both
pallets. You must also make the head traverse to its starting point at the end of every
program run under P-ADMIN.
1. Navigate to the [P-ADMIN] sub menu within the [PROC OPERAT] menu.

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In order to run a schedule on the above screen you need to input the program you wish to cut under the
program column in row #1: to do this you need to highlight the empty box in row 1 under program.
Then press the example key on the right which is highlighted in the red box #2, this will bring up a
pop up screen from which you can select the program you wish to insert into your schedule. After you
have selected your program press the insert button on the bottom of the pop up screen.

In the red box above labeled #3 you will see your CNDFILE column; highlight the box directly below
and then push the example button on the right side of your screen. You will then see another pop up
screen showing your condition files, select the condition you wish to use for your processing and then
press the input key on your pop up screen.

Under the SCH Column in the red box labeled #4 you will input how many times you want that
particular program to be run, input the number you wish and then press your green input button on
the bottom right hand of your screen.

Input in rows 2-10 any other programs you wish to run on this schedule, once you have finished
inputting your programs push the valid key on the right hand column labeled #5.

Once this has all been done you can push your memory button and then push your green start
button to begin processing your schedule.

To get out of running your schedule simply push your Valid button and It will get you back into
normal processing mode.
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ITEM
PROGRAM
TYPE
CND FILE
SCH
PROC
STOP
TIME
DATE

DETAILS
The set processing program number or multi-set file name is displayed.
The type of data set in the FILE is displayed. The display is as follows, and cannot
be edited.
For processing program: "PROGRAM"
For multi-set file:
"MULTI"
Displays the set processing condition file.
The set scheduled number of processing times desired.
The number of completed processes is displayed.
The number of times that processing was interrupted by reset, etc., is displayed.
The cumulative processing time is displayed. The display is "Hour:Minute:Second"
The last date processing was carried out is displayed. When both NO. OF
PROCESSING TIMES and NO. OF INTERRUPTIONS are set to 0, this item will
change to a blank box. The display is "yy/dd/mm".

2. Explanation of settings
ITEM
PROGRAM
TYPE
CND FILE
SCH
PROC
STOP
TIME
DATE

DETAILS
The number of the processing program or the name of
the Multi-set file to be processed is set.
This is automatically set.
Setting for the processing condition file for processing.
Setting this value is not necessary when the condition
search lies within the processing program (M100).
Set the scheduled number of processing times.
The number of processed times is displayed, this can be
edited.
The number of times processing was interrupted with a
reset, etc., is displayed. This can be edited.
The cumulative processing time can be cleared. The
display is "Hour:Minute:Second".
This cannot be set.

SETTING RANGE
(UNIT)
20 alphanumeric
characters
0 to 999
0 to 999
0 to 999
-

3. Sub-menus
ITEM
VALID
EXAMPLE
CLEAR
INSERT
COPY
NEW
LOAD
SAVE
DELETE

DETAILS
The processing management function is valid; use this to enable the scheduler.
When the cursor is at the FILE column, the processing program and multi-set file
list is displayed. The processing program or Multi-set file can be selected.
All settings on the line where the cursor is at are cleared. After clearing, the
settings on the next line are shifted up.
One blank line is inserted before the line where the cursor is at. The data following
the inserted line is shifted down.
The setting data on the line where the cursor is at can be designated and copied.
All of the setting data on the screen is cleared.
The setting data saved as a file is read onto the screen.
The setting data currently on the screen is saved in a file.
Setting data file is deleted.

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4. Using process management

Set the PROGRAM number, CNDFILE and SCH. Reset PROC and STOP to 0.

Validate the processing management function by hitting VALID with the

cursor anywhere within the desired line to process.

Be sure to push the Pallet Set button and then the Auto Change button,
then you may Press Start to begin the operation.

After processing is completed, the PROC or STOP values will be updated.

When SCH PROC + STOP, the operation will proceed to the next line.

To carry out the next program, press the START switch.

This operation is repeated until No. 10 is completed, or the processing

management function is invalidated.

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5. Notes
Note 1: The executed "NO." setting cannot be edited while the management is valid. (The other "NO" can
be edited.)
Note 2: The "NO." for which the "FILE" column is blank is interpreted as not set, and the operation will
proceed to the next "NO.".
Note 3: Processing management cannot be validated while the machine is running.
Note 4: The validity of the set processing program, multiple setup file and processing conditions is checked
for each "NO." data when each "NO." is executed. If set data is not found, an error will occur, and the
processing management will be invalidated.
Note 5: If the processing management is invalidated during automatic operation, the processing results
will be reflected on "PR QY" and "ST QY", so the setting will not be invalidated immediately. The
management will be invalidated after the results are reflected on the processing results after automatic
operation is completed. The display at the bottom of the screen will change from "UND MNGT" to
"HALTED" to "NO DISPLAY".
Note 6: The processing administration cannot be validated while "HALTED" is displayed at the bottom of
the screen.
[Special notes]
(1) The screen can be changed while processing management is valid.
(2) Immediately after the executed "NO." is changed while processing management is valid, the next "NO."
operation search, multiple setup setting and processing condition search are being carried out, so the
START switch may not function. Wait a moment and then press the START switch.
(3) The previous settings will appear when the PROCESSING MANAGEMENT screen is opened.
(4) When the "NEW" or "LOAD" sub-menu buttons are pressed, a message confirming whether to save the
processing management data currently being edited will appear. If the file needs to be saved, save it.

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MULTI-SET
MULTIPLE PART PROCESSING
The Multi-Set function allows a single part program to nested into a grid pattern for processing.
1. In the PROC OPERAT tab Press the MULTI tab

2. In #1 PART PROG. NO. enter the part program to be nested.

3. In #2 SHEET SIZE S enter the size of the sheet for both X and Y.
4. In #3 PART SIZE P enter the part size for both X and Y.
NOTE: Part size can be found on your e-PROC screen at the top of the black graphics screen.)
5. In #4 WEB SIZE G enter the distance between parts for both X and Y.

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6. #5 GRID SIZE N will generate automatically for the number of parts in X and Y.
7. #8 START POINT enter the coordinates for X and Y starting position.
8. #9 MAIN PROGRAM is always 9990.
9. Press the MULTI button at the bottom left (it will turn YELLOW when valid) and press start.

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SYSTEM SHUT DOWN

1. Turn off the resonator by pressing the LASER key.
DO NOT turn the power OFF yet.
Wait until the green "LASER" LED on the operation panel stops blinking before
turning off any electrical power.

2. Turn the READY key to the OFF position after the LASER LED has stopped
blinking.
NOTE: This will shut off your dust collector and chiller as well, as long as a
communication line has been set up between it and the laser.
3. Close all the assist gas bottles.
4. Turn off Nitrogen beam purge.
5. Turn off Dust collector.
6. Turn off the Chiller.
After the green "LASER" LED on the operation panel has stopped blinking, turn off the chiller (if it is
manually controlled.)
If manually controlled, Turn the chillers Green power switch to OFF and then turn the main Red
power switch OFF.
If the "LASER" LED does not stop blinking after 2 minutes, confirm you have
[CLG UNIT START] parameter is turned OFF (looks blue) on the [PARAMETER] [ON/OFF PRM] screen.
7. Turn off the NC Controller (LCD).
Press the Red button in the upper right hand corner of the numerical
controller.
Wait until the screen turns all BLACK before moving to the next step.
After the screen is totally black, it is then OK to turn off the NCs computer
power by shutting off the main power supply breaker.
8. Turn off the main power supply circuit breaker (on the upper right side of the
resonator).

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G & M CODES
G CODES

M CODES
00

PROGRAM STOP

00

POSITIONING

01

OPTIONAL STOP

01

LINEAR CUT

02

MACHINE STOP

02

CIRCULAR CUT(CW)

22

PALLET CHANGE

03

CIRCULAR CUT (CCW)

30

PROGRAM END

66

SHUTTER OPEN

04

DWELL

67

SHUTTER CLOSE

09

EXACT STOP CHECK

28

ZERO POINT RETURN

74

HEIGHT HOLD ON (SENSOR UP)

30

2ND, 3RD, 4TH ZERO POINT RETURN

75

HEIGHT HOLD OFF (SENSOR DOWN)

40

CUTTER COMPENSATION CANCEL

78

ASSIST GAS MEDIUM PRESSURE ON

41

CUTTER COMPENSATE LEFT

79

ASSIST GAS LOW PRESSURE ON

42

CUTTER COMPENSATE RIGHT

80

ASSIST GAS ON

50

SCALING CANCEL

81

ASSIST GAS OFF

51

SCALING ON

86

BEAM ON

50.1

MIRROR IMAGE OFF

87

BEAM OFF

51.1

MIRROR IMAGE ON

92

CURRENT CONTROL

52

LOCAL COORDINATE

93

POWER CONTROL

53

MACHINE COORDINATE

98

SUBPROGRAM CALL

54

WORKPIECE COORDINATE

99

SUBPROGRAM RETURN

55

WORKPIECE COORDINATE

100

PROCESSING CONDITION SEARCH

56

WORKPIECE COORDINATE

120

PROCESSING START PIERCING

57

WORKPIECE COORDINATE

121

PROCESSING END (BEAM OFF/GAS OFF)

58

WORKPIECE COORDINATE

198

HEIGHT CONTROL ON

59

WORKPIECE COORDINATE

199

HEIGHT CONTROL OFF

61

EXACT STOP CHECK

SKIP AND RETRY POSITION

DESIGNATION

61.1

HP CONTROL MODE

200
352

AUTO GAS CHANGE

4-1

68

COORDINATE ROTATE ON

69

COORDINATE ROTATE OFF

90

ABSOLUTE VALUE COMMAND

91

INCREMENTAL VALUE COMMAND

92

MACHINE COORDINATE

4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LASER PIERCE PROGRAMS

MILD STEEL

0
0

9004
9009
9010
9012

.125
3
mm

.187
4.5
mm
*

.250
6
mm
*

.312
8
mm
*

.375
9.5
mm
*

.500
12.7
mm

.625
16
mm

.750
19
mm

1.0
25
mm

9013 H50
9013 H62
9013 H75
9013 H100

H50
H62*
H75*
H100*

9112
STAINLESS
STEEL
9009
9010
9111
ALUMINUM
9009
9010
9111

9004
9008
9009
9010
9012
9013
9111
9112

.125

.187

0
*

.125
*

.187
*

.250

.312

.375

.500

*
*

*
*

*
*

*
*

.250

.312

.375

.500

.625

.750

1.0

.625

.750

1.0

PIERCE NAMES AND DEFINITIONS

Jet pierce (LVPlus II or special option on some LVPlus and all NX)
ETCH (Uses no pierce)
Quick/ Pulse
Slope/ Ramp
Power/ Aggressive
Combo (Double nozzle) - Aggressive pulse pierce
Soap spray (Same as 9009) / (LVPlus II & NX only)
Oil spray (Same as 9009) / (LVPlus II & NX only)

NOTES: * - Use for fastest / Optimal processing

The 9004 pierce program can only be used with material files that have a condition in line #13 using only
1.2 mm nozzle.
The 9012 pierces is for 1.2mm or smaller nozzles processing and uses condition #10 to pierce. Confirm the
material you are cutting has condition #10 with a 0.0 feed rate and a pierce time before using.
The 9013(H__) (PIERC,.376 / PIERC,.501 / PIERC,.625 / PIERC,.750 / PIERC,.999) pierce is only for
Double Nozzle processing and uses special material files to set power for pierce. These Material files must
be loaded into the PIERCE folder in the machine prior to using 9013 pierce program.
The 9111 and 9112 pierce that use a sprayer to spray either oil or soap on material prior to piercing it. This
feature is standard on the NX but can come as an option on the EX. A single machine can only be setup to
use either soap or oil, not both.

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SAMPLE PROGRAM
O00000592(example)

Program # 592 assigned by Programming software

(anything in brackets is a comment not recognized by the machine)
(PART NAME : example)
Comment for operators reference
(PART SIZE : 2 X 2)
Comment for operators reference
(MATERIAL : MS,O2,F07,S12,US,0.500) Comment for operators reference
(CONDITION-VARIABLES)
#102=102
#103=103
#104=104
#105=105()
#106=106
#107=107()
#108=108
#109=109
#110=110
#121=2.
#122=2.

Cut conditions assigned by software - () designates it is used in the program

(SET-CUTTER-COMP)
#2001=.004(D01)
#2003=.004(D03)
#2004=.004(D04)
#2005=.004(D05)
#2006=.004(D06)
#2007=.004(D07)
#2008=.004(D08)
#2009=.004(D09)
#2010=.004(D10)

Beam offset variables - Used to compensate for diameter of the beam

Variable 5(#105) is equal to condition 5(105) - Cut condition for the hole
Variable 7(#107) is equal to condition 7(107) - Cut condition for the outside

Part size in X
Part size in Y

Offset 5 (D5) is being used due to condition 5 being used and it is set to .004"
Offset 7 (D7) is being used due to condition 7 being used and it is set to .004"

N0010 (MATERIAL-SELECT)
N0020 M100[MS,O2,F07,S12,US,0.500]
N0030 M66
N0040 G90G92X0Y0

Automatic material call - This will override anything the operator searches
Shutter open - This opens the shutter to let the laser beam out
Sets the zero point of the part wherever the head is currently located

G52 X.25 Y.25

This will offset the program .25 in the X+ and Y+ direction adding a border to the part.

N0050 (BND:1)
N0060 #3002=0 (TIMER)
N0070 G0G40M101X1.Y1.
N0080 #501=#105
N0090 M98P9010
N0100 G1G42D5X1.Y1.125
N0110 G2X1.Y1.125I0J-0.125
N0120 M87
N0130 M199

In this case you can start from the exact corner of a sheet and the part will be .25 in
Boundary 1 (First cut)
Resets the timer to 0
Moves the head (without cutting) to coordinate X1Y1
Selects variable 5 as the cutting condition (which at the top is set to condition 5)
Calls up subprogram(M98P) 9010 to pierce the material
Movement while cutting(G1) using right offset(G42) D5 to X1.Y1.125 (lead in)
Circular Interpolation - Cuts a circle
Beam off
Height control off - Head will raise to set evasion height

N0140 (BND:2)
N0150 G0G40M101X2.13Y2.
N0160 #501=#107
N0170 M98P9010
N0180 G1G42D7X2.Y2.
N0190 G1X0Y2
N0200 G1X0Y0
N0210 G1X2.Y0
N0220 G1X2.Y1.97
N0230 M121
N0240 G0G40X2.Y1.97
N0250 M199
N0260 G0G28Z0
N0270 M30

Boundary 2 (Second cut)

Moves the head (without cutting) to coordinate X2.13Y2.
Selects variable 7 as the cutting condition (which at the top is set to condition 7)
Calls up subprogram(M98P) 9010 to pierce the material
Movement while cutting (G1) using right offset(G42)D7 to X2.Y2. (lead in)
Cut straight line to X0Y2
Cut straight line to X0Y0
Cut straight line to X2Y0
Cut straight line to X2Y1.97 - notice the Y value is 1.97 not 2.0, there is a .030 micro joint
Process end (beam off & gas off)
Canceling cut comp with G40
Height control off - Head will raise to set evasion height
Zero return(G28) the Z axis
Program End

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NESTED SHEET CUTOFF PROGRAM

Shown below is a program that allows the operator to make an irregular cut after cutting a nest to save the
scrap material. Some notes:

You can plot out up to 8-points, including the edge that you lead into and the edge that you finish at.

You can tell it from 2 to 8 points, so either a simple, straight-line cutoff or a cutoff with some zig-zags
or an L cutoff. The first point should be the edge of the material where its leading in, and the last
point is the edge of the material where it leads out.

I have also included the ability to make L type cutoffs. This is the only permissible 3-point cutoff.

You can make the cutoff in any direction. Position the head at either end of the sheet and it will know
which way to cut. No need to specify direction.

The only rule is that the first and last moves cannot be at an angle. If the first or last moves need to
be at an angle, simply plot a point thats barely on the sheet, and then make the angle move. This
basically simulates an angle cutoff.

The pictures below show various 2-point through 8-point cutoff examples, with the black numbers
indicating how many points were plotted.

To use this program, proceed as follows:

Search up program 7997.

Move to the first edge of the sheet. Put in Memory mode and press START.
Move to the next point, put in Memory mode and press START again.
Repeat until you plot out your points and have reached the end of the sheet.
When youve reached the last point (end of the sheet) press START again in the same position
as the last time you pressed START.
The head will now rise, move back to the start point, turn on the beam and make the cuts.

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