Conversational Programming

Conversational Wizards allow simple G-code programs to be created directly on the controller for basic machining operations.

 

A single wizard can be used to create a simple cut, or up to 50 wizards can be combined to generate a more complex machining program.

 


Creating a Conversational Wizard

 

  • Open the screen on MASSO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Select and enter a name for the wizard.

  • A .wiz file will be saved to the USB flash drive and can be loaded again later.

 

 

 

 


Adding and Editing Wizards

 

  • Click to open the wizard selection menu.

  • Highlight the required wizard.

  • Click to open the wizard.

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Enter the required parameters.

  • Press when complete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • If a parameter is missing or incorrect, a warning message will be displayed and the relevant field will be highlighted.

     

 

 

  • After saving, you will return to the Conversational page where additional wizards can be added or G-code can be generated.

     


Managing Wizard Order

Multiple wizards can be combined to form a single program.

 

  • Use and to change the order of cuts

  • Use to create a copy of an existing wizard

 

The order shown determines the order of operations in the final G-code file.

 

 

 


Wizard Details and Output Settings

 

  • A description and creation or revision date can be entered if required

  • An Output G-code name must be entered

  • The .nc file extension is added automatically

  • An output folder can be specified to save the file in a specific directory

     

Press to update the project and save the .wiz file to the USB flash drive.

 

 

 

 


Generating the G-code File

Press Post G-code to generate the G-code file.

 

The file will be saved to the USB flash drive.

 


Loading and Running the Program

 

  • The .wiz file can be reopened from the F6 – screen for editing or re-posting

 

 

 

 

  • To machine the project, load the generated G-code file and run it normally

     

 

 

 

CAUTION: MASSO Conversational Wizards do not manage safe tool change positions for lathe automatic tool changers. When using an automatic tool changer, the generated G-code must be reviewed before running to ensure the tool moves to a safe position prior to a tool change. This does not affect manual tool changes, as the operator moves the tool to a safe position before changing tools.