VirtualLine

VirtualPro
Programming support
with VPro Guide
VirtualLine – VirtualPro, the programming support from INDEX

Programming support for practical work

VirtualPro with VPro Guide provides a new and particularly

easy and powerful programming support for all INDEX tur-
ning machines*:
VPro Guide is an innovative programming method from INDEX
guiding the operator consistently through all machining technolo-
gies such as turning, drilling, milling and even the automation of
machines and workpieces.
The current machining situation – which of course also consi-
ders the machine configuration – is always graphically visualized
in VPro Guide so that even difficult entries can be made easily
and safely step by step. Even complex and elaborate program
sequences are created quickly and correctly.
* for machines with C200-4D/S840D control:
ABC, C42/C65, C100, C200, G200, G300, G160, G250, G400, R200, R300, V160C/G
MS machines
VPro Guide
The new scale of
programming

More comfort Clearer view

Practice- and machine- All channels at a glance,
oriented graphics for even during programming
programming support Time-synchronous display
All cycles and functions for easy identification of
reconvertible optimization potentials
Simple geometry User-specific display as
definition by means of NC code or as machining
contour generator description
Read-in of complex Exact display of waiting
geometries via DXF reader times at WAIT-marks
Quick access to your own Easy-to-understand
created program templates structuring of the cycles
Perfect integration into and functions according
the INDEX C200-4D to technologies
machine control Quick access to
Optimum addition for programming instructions,
the Virtual Machine cycle descriptions, and
from INDEX help documents
VirtualLine – VirtualPro, the programming support from INDEX

Optimization included
See more –
Know more
Active recording of the
program runtime at the
real or Virtual Machine
Status signals for displaying
the current time
WAIT-mark synchronized
or runtime-proportional
program display
(following recording)
Numeric output of the
machining-step-related
program runtime
per channel
Runtime-related, synchro-
nized sequence display
of all channels
(of the workpiece program)
Display of the total
program runtime per
channel (cycle time)
Optimization support
through output of the wait-
ing times at WAIT-marks
Far-reaching optimization
options through program-
run-related time analyses

Programming using ready-to-use solutions

B axis functions Tool retraction Undercut contour

• Working in rotated • In 1, 2 or 3 axes • According to DIN 509x,
coordinates • With preset axis order DIN 67C
• Tool change including • To change position or • Freely defined
positioning freely defined
• Milling in an inclined plane

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… VPro Guide gets you to your goal quickly and safely!
VPro Guide – the technology- Example of a VirtualPro machining task
assisted programming sup-
port from INDEX – allows you
to program complex parts
faster and safer.

Thanks to the easy and

practical programming
assistance in VPro Guide,
even inexperienced users
are able to create complete,
executable NC programs.
VPro Guide follows clearly
structured interactive
screens that generate
"step by step" complete NC
program sequences of the
individual steps – including
approach and retract move-
ments.
VPro Guide is part of the Machining steps for turning
INDEX VirtualPro CNC Pro-
gramming Studio and can
be called directly from the
workpiece editor.

Output CNC code

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Machining steps for drilling 6 x D5 on an inclined surface

Output CNC code

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Machining steps for grooving 8 x 5 x 38

Output CNC code

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Program creation made easy

Multi-channel step editor List of functions/ cycles Contour generator DXF reader
Optimum overview and Tabular overview of techno- Contour definition through 2D contour tracking includ-
navigation; easy channel logical and functional cycles geometric elements ing application of geometry
(program) switchover Logic structure by machining (Cylinder, cone, circle, etc.) to open workpiece program
Basis of multi-channel, type and function Programming of continuous Coordinate definition, setting
parallel workpiece Graphics-supported contour paths zero point, clean-up of mea-
program creation detail selection Insertion of form elements surement and auxiliary lines
Parallel WAIT-synchronized Explanatory text and in and between the Reconvertible to geometry
or runtime-related view graphics diagram for geometric elements processor, for example
Runtime-based display input parameters Automatic calculation for subsequent contour
and optimization functions Directly reconvertible of open geometries changes
Direct change "Large" ASCII to the originally used (up to 5 unknowns) Direct access from
single program view and parameterization mask Reconvertible as (multi-channel) editor
between channels Online programming instruc- contour path of the control
tions for program com-
mands, cycles and functions

Operating comfort made-to-order

The VirtualPro programming 2. As extension of the
support makes a 1:1 copy of INDEX Virtual Machine
your individual machine con- software on the PC
figuration. The only machining
operations to be offered are
those that can actually be
machined using the existing
machine configuration.

VirtualPro is available in three

application versions:

3. As extension of the
INDEX Virtual Machine
1. Directly on the directly next to the
control of the machine machine control
(excluding simulation) (including simulation)

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Technical specifications (excerpt)

VirtualPro Guide Examples
Turning operations Face turning / longitudinal turning (outside, inside, center)
Cutting / contouring
Grooving (outside, inside, on face) / cutting off
Undercut (outside, inside) / thread undercut (outside, inside)
Threading
Drilling Drilling radial / axial / included plane / deep-hole drilling
Finishing / Tapping / Reaming
Milling Milling radial / axial / inclined plane
Face milling / Groove-milling / Spigot-milling
Milling standard pockets / Thread milling / Engraving
Handling Workpiece handling (manually, with feeding)
Removing workpiece (manually, with gantry type discharger, WHU)
Workpiece in counter spindle / workpiece in main spindle
Pulling workpiece / regripping / counter spindle back
Counter spindle as tailstock
Miscellaneous WAIT markers / zero offsets / free entry
Force and velocity (moving against hard stop)
Tool breakage monitoring
Axis coupling / spindle coupling
INDEX feeders / UNIMAG

VirtualPro functions Examples

Macro functions Select turning/milling, slinging, tool retraction
Workpiece handling Workpiece from counter spindle, remnant from main spindle
Drilling Drilling and facing, deep-hole drilling, tapping
Drilling patterns Row of holes, circular hole, point grid
Turning Groove, undercut, metal-cutting, extended metal-cutting
Milling - standard Slot on circle, circular slot, rectangular pocket, face milling
Milling - advanced Ellipsis milling, polygon milling (axial or radial)
Counter spindle machining Pulling workpiece forward, counter spindle as tailstock
Transformations (face/circumferential surface machining) Cylinder track milling, machining on the circumference
Spindle and C-axis Spindle functions positioning, coupled spindles electronically
B-axis machining Rotated coordinates, mooving B-axis, tool change and approaching
Other machining types Engraving cycle, cross hole deburring, cutting off

VirtualPro Template Description

Insertion Inserting predefined program templates (including multi-channel ones)
Organization Memory location for filing and organizing templates
Creation Easy creation of templates using the program editor

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VirtualPro contour generator
Contour start Start coordinates (diameter/length), definition of name
Contour elements Cylinder, circle, cone, chamfer, rounding, fits
Contour path Straight line, circle, chamfer, rounding
Shapes Thread undercut, groove (radial and axial)
Correction Undo item

VirtualPro DXF reader

Contour acquisition Files in 2D format, definition of the machine axis names
Selecting the machining plane Zero point definition
Contour elements Definition of start element, definition of end element,
Individual tracking of contour sequence,
Selection of drilling patterns, saving contour
Transfer folder File storage without VirtualPro being open after "TRANSFER"
or direct access to "TRANSFER" folder from CAD reader
Auxiliary functions Cleanup of measuring and auxiliary lines, zoom ±,
Fitting and rotating contour

VirtualPro multi-channel step editor

Multi-channel (workpiece) editor Machining of workpieces ("workpiece" view),
Presentation of all workpiece programs in parallel,
View single program "large"
Synchronized program view Normal view (concatenated sequence of steps),
WAIT markers synchronous view, run-time synchronous
view (by program run), machining time display for
machining blocks and overall view
Step sequence display Structuring into machining blocks, compressed or
expanded representation, working steps/ASCII view,
Navigation help
Functions Recording machining times, On-line programming instructions,
Display of total cycle time, syntax check via synchronous marks

VirtualPro Tool ID sheet output

When used as extension of the INDEX virtual machine, the tools created by the tool manager for simulation
can be output as tool ID sheets
Functions: Insertion of your own company logo, parts list for individual tool components, diagram for tool insertion,
Remarks, Summary Sheet, Print/Export

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