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Dashboards

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The Dashboard does not go to zero

We use a minimum speed provided by the builder. You may want to lower this to zero. here's how:Click on SetupClick on Machine DetailsCheck the Show All Fields boxChange the Minimum Speed to zero. Then click OK.If you want to save this change to your database click Yes. If you are only doing for this...

Dashboard issues with a Negative Rake Milling Cutter

This was a very negative rake milling cutter that was running stable at 516 RPM, 0.236" Depth at full width of cut. The Dashboard showed red at these parameters. The tool has a very negative rake angle (-11.2 degrees). This causes the insert to rub the workpiece and dramatically increase process dam...

Why are there two files with the same name in the Dashboard folder?

When you click “Publish DCC” there will be two files with the same name. One is the .txf which is your measurement file and the second is .htm, that is the shareable Dashboard that will open in any web browser on his computer.

Does the Dashboard care if the coolant is on or off?

Coolant reduces the temperature of the cutting zone which will impact tool life. It may also allow you to run at a higher stable spindle speed than if run dry. It does not change the stiffness of the tool or the frequency at which it vibrates, so the stable speed zones and maximum stable depths of c...

Understanding Surface Location Error (SLE) and Cutter Dynamic Displacement (CDD) Gages at the bottom of the Dashboard

There are two gages at the bottom of the dashboard that are for estimating Accuracy and Surface Finish. Because we are measuring the movement of the cutter with the tap-test we can predict at what speeds will deliver the highest accuracy or lowest surface location error (SLE). If the tooth arrives t...

Using Dashboard Viewer

We built this viewer to allow you our you customer to search and find dashboards, searchable by the machine make and model, the MSC toolholder or tool SKU number. It is an executable (.exe) file.

Dashboard will not show a width and depth of cut on the endmill graphic. Just shows a vertical line

This occurs when there is no value entered into the Length, Cutting Edge (APMX) field in the tool's details screen.

On Dashboard Power shows Infinity.

If you see this, it is caused by the machine tool having zero in the power field. To fix, click on the 2. Setup button.Click on the Machine Details PageClick on the Show All Fields checkboxEnter value in Maximum Power field either in HP or kW. Click OK. Generate Dashboard.

Dashboard speed dial is all red or all green, power shows zero, SLE and CDD gages are blank

This occurs when no workpiece material was selected or the material Cutting Stiffness and Process Damping Coefficient fields are blank.

Dashboard won't work on iPad or iPhone

NOTE: All Dashboards will open on any PC or laptop browserIn a recent update to the iOS operating system, local HTML files are now opened in a preview mode and not the full Safari or Chrome browser. If you try to open a Dashboard on an iPad or iPhone, you will get this error message:We have requeste...

A user is colorblind, how will they use a Dashboard?

With most cases of colorblindness, the contrast of colors will be muted, but apparent enough to use. However with Achromatopsia, everything appears monochrome where green, yellow and red are indistinguishable, as shown below.Have the user click on and hold down the speed needle with their mouse and ...

The first things to check for if you are having problems with Dashboards

Click on Setup and check the tool data.1. Is there a diameter entered? Without a diameter the Dashboard cannot display a width of cut.2. Is there the number of teeth correctly entered? This is critical, without the correct number of teeth or flutes the stability calculations will be off.3. Is there ...

What data is required/What you will see if you are missing key data and try to generate a Dashboard

This is the data that is the minimum required for a Dashboard to be generated:Machine 1. Maximum RPM 2. Maximum HP Tool 1. Diameter 2. Flute Length/Length of Cut 3. Number of Teeth/Flutes Material 1. You must select a material from the databaseThese are the impacts on Dashboards of missing key data:If the m...

Cannot Open Dashboard sent in an email

The customers' email system is blocking all HTM or HTML attachments in order to prevent phishing attacks.You cannot start a file name with a "."The solution is to upload the Dashboard to the cloud and send them a link. Here's how: https://www.taptest.co/upload-dashboard-to-cloud.html

Setting Starting Values of Dashboards

You may want to have the Dashboard open to: The customer's current parameters. The optimized parameters you have chosen. Here is how you can edit the speed, feed rate, width and depth of cut at which the Dashboard will open: The Dashboard will now open to the values you set in the Current Conditions...

How to read a Dashboard with Ball Nose Endmills

With 3D milling, the three axes can cut to different depths, and create different shapes typically in die and mold work. The axial and radial cutting depths are usually light, but the tools are also often longer and more flexible. They deflect, vibrate and are prone to chatter. Tap-testing and Dashb...

Reducing size of Dashboard to eliminate scrolling

The Dashboard is too large on the screen and you must scroll to see all of it.Click on the boxes icon in the upper right of the screen to change from full screen to a window.Click your cursor on the edge of the Dashboard window and narrow its width. Continue until the entire Dashboard is visible.The...

Limiting the SFM on a Dashboard

If you don't want a customer to try a speed that is much faster than the tool's SFM limit because it shows green on the Dashboard.The alternative to changing the maximum speed on the Dashboard dial is to add a warning. Go to SETUP and the click on the Material Details button. Change the Max. Surface...

Reduce Maximum RPM on Dashboard

By default, the Dashboard dial shows the entire speed range if the machine spindle. With some cutters and some materials you do not want the customer to see speeds above a certain RPM/SFM. Also, you want narrow green bands at the lower RPM's to show up with a higher resolution and be easier to see. ...