Hurco Mill Training Course
This training class covers conversational programming for 3 axis machines and basic operation of the control. Students are guided through a course of programming parts from basic to more complex.
Please Note: This course is designed for users on the MAX5 control. If you have a MAX4 Control (see figure below) please see the original Mill Training Intro series located here
WinMax Introduction
In this video we cover the buttons on the control panel, the icon bar for the desktop software, and introduce you to the most commonly used screens.
Tool Setup
In this video we explain how to describe the tools that you will be using in your program, and how to apply speeds and feeds data, turning on coolant, etc...
Graphics & Settings
This video will teach you how to use all the settings and the different controls in Max5 UI graphics.
Create A New Program & Stock Geometry
In this video we will show you how to create new conversational programs, and how to designate stock geometry for use in graphics.
Intro 1: Mill Circle
Intro 2: Mill Circle
Intro 3: Mill Frame
Intro 4: Mill Frame & Mill Face
Intro 5: Multi-Feature Part With Ellipse
Intro 7: Holes
Note: Intro 6 is in your print packet. Intro 6 is an optional print for you to do on your own.
Intro 8: Holes
Intro 9: Bolt Circle
Intro 10: Bolt Circle
Intro 11: Holes Skip List
Exercise 1: Guide Plate
In this exercise we will be programming many of the features we have covered up to this point, all brought together in one part print. Please program this part on your own and then review the video below.
Review: Guide Plate Exercise 1
Intro 13 & 14: Patterns
Intro 16: Lines & Arcs
Note: Intro 15 is in your print packet. Intro 15 is an optional print for you to do on your own.
Intro 18 & 19: Lines & Arcs
Note: Intro 17 is in your print packet. Intro 17 is an optional print for you to do on your own.
Intro 20: Pocket Island
Intro 21: Lines & Arcs
Intro 27 & 28: Patterns
In this video we will be discussing the ability to "nest" patterns. One pattern block to create the grid pattern of holes, and a second to pattern duplicate those features in the necessary locations.
Note: Intro 22-26 is in your print packet. Intro 22-26 are optional prints for you to do on your own.
Exercise 2: Ram Plate
In this exercise we will be programming many of the features we have covered up to this point, all brought together in one part print. Please program this part on your own and then review the video below.
Review: Ram Plate Exercise 2
Slot Plate
In this video we introduce the slot block to create the required slots for this print.
Hex Nut
In this video we will introduce the polygon and thread mill blocks to complete the part print.
Program Parameters
This video will define the many parameters that can be used when programming conversationally on the Hurco control.
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