BUG-O Systems Programmable Shape Machine - Manual (Page 10)

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1. Draw the required shape on paper to some convenient scale.
2. Refer to the Segment Chart (Chart #1) and divide the shape into straight line and arc segments.
3. Decide on the operation sequence and mark any other operations such as turning torch on or off, or delay.
4. Number all the segments in sequence, including other operations if any, and make a table with required
data. Example for a clockwise circle starting from the top, ensure machine is set in metric mode before
programming:
(dimensions described for metric version)
Seg. No. Type Quadrant Dimensions
1 1 1 300 30 mm
2 1 4 300
3 1 3 300
4 1 2 300
5. With the machine powered up and pendant plugged in, select which shape number this will be: say we
want No. 3. Push C : display reads “Shape No._”, Push 3 for No. 3, press ENTER key (backward arrow)
The program is now in Shape No. 3
6. Push A: display reads “Total segments?”, Push 4 for 4 segments and ENTER. Display reads “1 Type?”
waiting for Segment 1 data.
7. Push 1 for type, clockwise arc. (Refer to Chart #1).
Display reads “Quadrant?”
Push 1 for quadrant 1.
Display reads “mm x 10”
Push 3, 0, 0, ENTER, for 300, which is 30.0 mm.
Segment 1 has now been entered,
Display reads “2. Type?”, asking for data for segment 2.
8. Repeat above steps to enter data for all segments, in sequence. Display will read “Ready” after all
segments are entered. The shape program is now stored in memory as shape No. 3, and the machine is
ready to cut the shape.
SHaPE PROGRaMMING
SaVING PROGRaMS:
The machine has 20 storage areas numbered cut 0 to 19 in memory. To switch to a different cut number, Push
“C” on the pendant keypad and enter the desired number. Program data is retained until reprogrammed. At
any time, one of these numbers are selected, it will stay selected even when power is shut off and turned back
on, it will not change until the program number is changed by the operator.
PROGRaMMING, daTa ENTRY:
When entering data with the pendant keypad, multiply inches, degrees, or seconds by 100 and enter the
number without a decimal point. For metric dimensions, multiply mm X 10 or cm X 100.
Example: 350 for 3.5 inches,
800 for 80 mm, on metric machines
1500 for 15 degrees
Press the return button after the number is entered.
For plasma cutting, a value for the time delay is also required to allow for the delay in striking the arc. A
commonly used delay is 3 seconds (enter 300 on the pendant keypad).
NOTE: If the STOP / RESUME button is pressed, the machine will be in pause mode, and cannot be
programmed. Press the reset button to get back to the ready mode for programming.
SHaPE PROGRaMMING