GISEL

DIN/Cutter Location control-programming software for automation jobs

This is DIN 66025 interpreter software for C-series ISEL CNC controllers.

Program description

GISEL is operable under MS-DOS systems. Program packages has integrated mouse sensitive operating surface acc. to SAA-standards and a programming platform for generating ISO-/CL user program. Programming is is achieved acc. to DIN 66025/1/2 and ISO 6982/2 DIS having functional expansion possibilities.

For programming within the Cutter Location language "CL" (ProcessAutomation Language) the PC language "CL" has been implemented. CL language is mainly based on EDS I-DEAS up to version 9 generated output. Operational dialog has been realized via pull-down-menus built-up clear functional structures. Information stated in the status line effectively supports evaluation and familiarization with the program system. Operational and timing errors are shown in error windows as either text or information. At the same time problem solutions and remedies are suggested.

Cutter Location and GISEL have been implemented as components in the isel-control-software for cartesian systems (such as mechanical stage, stroke bracket, XYZ-portal installations with optional round axle A).

Technological programming (interpolation, stating of coordinates, parameters and speed sellings) in the isel GISEL-system has been effected in accordance with the syntax definition of DIN 6602. Corresponding Mnemonics within the CL language criteria have been set for all relevant G- and M-commands.

Features

GISEL / Cutter Location Complex operating surface acc. to SAA standards with integrated text editor. ISO/CL-compiler and CNC-program interpreter

GISEL

Programming acc. to DIN 66025 part 1, having expanded G-commands in order recognize, establish traverse requirements and M-commands for the definition of additional requirements pertaining to Cutter Location

Cutter Location

Programming in accordance with CL-language definition (mnemonic, pertaining to text) coordinate details concerning motion are either direct (value) or indirect (variable). Builtin and command line is provided as a tool CLTRANS. Here is a snippet of CL language: 
PARTNO/'Setup-1'
UNITS/MM
MODE/MILL
PPRINT/'OPERATION CATEGORY & TYPE: Milling Volume Clear'
PPRINT/'OPERATION NUMBER & NAME:   Operation-6-pocket-clear'
LOADTL/0, IN, 4, LENGTH, 0.000000, OSETNO, 0
CUTTER/6.000000, 3.000000, 0.000000, 3.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000, 10.000000
PPRINT/'TOOL IDENTIFIER:           krogelni 6 mm'
PPRINT/'POST TOOL ID:              0'
PPRINT/'TOOL STATION NUMBER:       4'
MULTAX/OFF
ORIGIN/ 0.000000, 0.000000, 0.000000
LINTOL/0.050000
SPINDL/18000.000, RPM, CLW
COOLNT/OFF
PPRINT/'Start Region 1 -- Depth: -13.683507'
RAPID
GOTO/51.184319, 82.528565, 16.000028
RAPID
GOTO/51.184319, 82.528565, -6.999971
FEDRAT/2600.000000, MMPM
GOTO/51.184319, 82.528565, -13.683507
MOVARC/72.490974, 72.508679, -13.683507, 0.000000, 0.000000, -1.000000,$
 23.545098, ANGLE, 25.970990
Click here for a full file Cutter Location Sample

Viewer

G-Code simulating viewer is provided for verifying tool motion and quick checks of bounding dimensions. Here is sample screenshot of pump spiral:

On-Line-Performance

Command compatibility of the isel control system for generating of motion control is given as follows: The following commands are generated in immediate mode for controller 
 Absolute  motion               @(GN)M(gx),(sx),(gy),(sy),(gz),(sz),(gz2),(gz2)
 Relative  motion               @(GN)A(gx),(sx),(gy),(sy),(gz),(sz),(gz2),(gz2)
 Circular interpolation         @(GN)Y(b),(v),(e),(x),(y),(rx),(ry)
 Park motors                    @(GN)R(osi)
 Circle direction               @(GN)f(D)
 Homing speed                   @(GN)d(sx),(sy),(sz)
 ON/OFF 3D interpolation        @(GN)z(I)
 Set absolute zero              @(GN)n(axs)
 Select interpolation axses     @(GN)e(S)
 Give axes                      @(GN)(axs)
The following responses from controller are recognized: 
 2      Stob button presses or motion ended at limit switch 
 3      Invalid number of axes 
 4      No axes given  
 5      Syntax error   
 6      Out of memory    
 7      Invalid command parameters
 8      Invalid program branching  
 c      Invalid loop     
 D      Invalid speed            
 G      No code in memory for execution   
 z      Internal error                     
 (CR)   Invalid end of command

Documentation

Manual in Slovenian is provided:

Software

The software is provided free of charge if you ask for a password for download. The software has undergone minor bug changes over the years. Most revision was done in 2002 to comply to changes in Cutter Location language from I-DEAS 9.

Contact information:

Leon.Kos [at] uni-lj.si

Alternatively soruce code is provided for reviewing and possibly building with Borland BCC compiler 4.55 and Turbo Vision windowing system.

Source code