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Operators manual
B–63294EN/02
Table of contents
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS s–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. WARNING, CAUTION, AND NOTE s–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS s–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I. OVERVIEW 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. MANUAL OVERVIEW 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. SYMBOLS 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. GENERAL PROCEDURE FROM PROGRAMMING TO EXECUTION 5. . . . . . . . .
4. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Input Data 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Background Editing 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Tool Offset Number 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 Parameters 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
II. Super CAPi M9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 Work Overview 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Creating a Machining Program [Basic Menu 1] 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Editing a Machining Program [Basic Menu 1] 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.1 Modify function 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.2 Insert function 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.3 Move function 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.4 Copy function 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.5 Delete function 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Machining Program Optimization [Basic Menu 2] 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4.1 Optimal process editing function (automatic alteration) 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4.2 Optimal process editing algorithm 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4.3 Optimal process editing function (manual alteration) 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5 Machining Program Check [Basic Menu 3] 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5.1 Tool path drawing 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5.2 Animated simulation 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5.3 Machining time display 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5.4 Background drawing (optional) 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5.5 Changing the screen display colors 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5.6 Notes on drawing 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6 NC Statement Output Function [Basic Menu 4] 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6.1 NC statement output function 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6.2 Alarms raised during NC statement output 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6.3 Settings related to the reader/punch interface 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.7 Conversational Data Setting and Reference [Basic Menu 8] 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.7.1 Data I/O 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.7.2 Initial value file 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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  • Page 1GE Fanuc Automation Europe Computer Numerical Controls Super Cap i M Operator’s Manual B-63294EN/02 TECHNOLOGY AND MORE
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  • Page 3SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using a machine equipped with FANUC Super CAPi M, the following safety precautions must be observed. s–1
  • Page 4SAFETY PRECAUTIONS B–63294EN/02 1 WARNING, CAUTION, AND NOTE This manual includes safety precautions for protecting the user and preventing damege to the machine. Precautions are classified into Warning and Caution according to their bearing on safety. Also, supplementary information is described as
  • Page 5B–63294EN/02 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING 1 Before attempting to use a conversational function (such as the creation/editing/run of machining programs, machining simulation, and the measurement of tool compensation), close the doors of the machine, and apply any other s
  • Page 6SAFETY PRECAUTIONS B–63294EN/02 WARNING 7. When you operate the machine using a machining program created using a conversational function or a machining program generated by converting another machining program to NC program format, be particularly careful to use the correct tool compensation data.
  • Page 7B–63294EN/02 Table of contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . s–1 1. WARNING, CAUTION, AND NOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . s–2 2. GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 8Table of contents B–63294EN/02 1.7.3 Tool list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 1.7.4 Pre–tool list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 9B–63294EN/02 Table of contents 2.5.7 Circular surface (Ring) (ZF07) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 2.5.8 Copy (Random) (ZF08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 10Table of contents B–63294EN/02 2.11.3 Contour pocketing B (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 2.11.4 Contour grooving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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  • Page 13B–63294EN/02 1. MANUAL OVERVIEW 1. MANUAL OVERVIEW This manual describes the functions of FANUC Super CAPi M. For the other functions, refer to the operator’s manual describing the NC of the FANUC Series 16/18/21. The specifications and use of FANUC Super CAPi M depend on the specifications of the m
  • Page 141. MANUAL OVERVIEW B–63294EN/02 2. SYMBOLS This manual indicates key operations by using the following symbols: (1) An MDI key (on which alphanumeric characters or symbols are marked) is enclosed in a pair of angle brackets (<>). Example (2) A soft key (shown at the bottom of the scr
  • Page 15B–63294EN/02 1. MANUAL OVERVIEW 3. GENERAL PROCEDURE FROM PROGRAMMING TO EXECUTION The flowchart below shows a general procedure from programming to machining with the conversational auto- matic programming function. Start Creation and editing of a program by the See Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.7
  • Page 161. MANUAL OVERVIEW B–63294EN/02 Before starting to create a machining program using a conversational function, first check that WARNING all required data within the tool file, cutting condition file, and pre–tool list, is set correctly. If any of the required data is not set correctly, the cutting c
  • Page 17B–63294EN/02 1. MANUAL OVERVIEW 4. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS 4.1 Input Data (1) On the conversational data input screen, enter lengths and coordinates in millimeters (metric mode) or in- ches (inch mode). (2) Usually, entries with an asterisk (*) need not be specified in the FANUC standard macro. Specif
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  • Page 21B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1.1 Work Overview Conversational automatic programming is a technique for creating machining programs by entering the dimen- sions of drawings and other data on the CRT screen. To use the conversational automatic programming functi
  • Page 221. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.2 Creating a Machining Program [Basic Menu 1] A machining program is created by the following procedure: Start 1 2 3 4 â > INPUT PROGRAM NO. Program creation screen PROG. SELECT Automatic â Title input – Enter a program name. Initial setting – Enter the ini
  • Page 23B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M First, the operator selects a machining menu, then enters the type of machining, figure of product, and other data in response to inquiries on the screen. The operator repeats this process to generate a machining pro- gram. *1 The machining data is specified
  • Page 241. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 *2 The screen on which the machining data is specified is basically configured as shown below. The A, B, and C windows show different data. A B C Ten soft keys Return key Next key A : Program screen that is always displayed. The data in the B and C windows de
  • Page 25B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M Examples are given below: The machining programs presented in the following examples differ from those used for actual WARNING machining. Actual data will vary from one machine model to another. Refer to the relevant manual(s), supplied by the machine tool bu
  • Page 261. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 3. When the [INPUT TITLE] key is pressed, the initial setting screen is automatically displayed in the low- er window, as shown below: When the cursor is positioned to an entry in window C, a message relating to the entry is displayed above the soft keys. The
  • Page 27B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 4. Of the following soft keys select the [GUIDANCE] key: The guidance in the B window disappears and the screen shown below is displayed. After the guid- ance is turned off, screens displayed later on do not contain the guidance. Operators familiar with this
  • Page 281. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 6. Select a desired machining menu. When the soft key [FACING] is selected, for example, the following screen is displayed: PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ CREATING 01 SQUARE UNIDIR 02 SQUARE BIDIR 03 CIRCLE UNIDIR 04 CIRCLE BIDIR 05 SQUAREFRING 06 CIRCLE DRING 07 CO
  • Page 29B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 9. Enter desired data, responding to messages and checking the guidance. When the system asks about the tool ID number, enter the ID number of the last tool (the tool to be used last in that machining, excluding chamfering tools). If required, press the soft
  • Page 301. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 NOTE 1 Automatic tool selection function: After the ID number of the last tool (72, in this example) is entered, the function automatically selects the pre–tools required for facing (roughing tool 71, in this example). It also displays the ID numbers of the p
  • Page 31B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M NOTE 2 Automatic cutting condition function: Automatically selects and displays the name, nominal di- ameter, and other data of each tool selected by the automatic tool selection function. Tool ID number Automatic cutting condition Tool name Nominal diameter
  • Page 321. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 11. To change the machining conditions selected by the automatic tool selection function and automatic cutting condition function, press the soft key [WINDOW CHANGE]. The cursor is moved to the ma- chining condition screen. Place the cursor on the data to be
  • Page 33B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 13. Enter desired machining data and press the soft key [INPUT END]. The system automatically checks the input data. If all the data is correct, the square two–way facing process is incorporated into the program. The detailed menu screen for facing is display
  • Page 341. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 Repeat these steps to select another machining menu and enter desired data until a desired machining program is created. In the example below, drilling is selected: 1. Press the soft key [HOLE]. The following screen is displayed. PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ CREAT
  • Page 35B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 4. On the screen, other information (pre–tool list, tool file, tool list) can be referenced and specified. For example, press the soft key [PRE–TOOL]. The pre–tool list appears in the right window. (The display of the soft key [PRE–TOOL] is reversed (reverse
  • Page 361. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 6. After checking that all data is correctly entered, press the soft key [INPUT END]. The system automati- cally checks all the input data. When all the input data is correct, the drilling process is incorporated into the program, and the hole position menu i
  • Page 37B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 9. After checking that all the data is correctly entered, press the soft key [INPUT END]. The parallel dia- gram process is incorporated into the program. The hole position menu screen is displayed again. PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ CREATING 01 POINTS 02 LINE SAM
  • Page 381. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 11. To terminate a program, press soft key [PROGRAMEND]. When the [PROGRAMEND] key is pressed, the following end setting menu is displayed: PROGRAM O1000(MANUAL–1) PAGE :01/ CREATING M30:RESET AND REWIND NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAMEM20:RESET 001 AUXILIARY INIT
  • Page 39B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1.3 Editing a Machining Program [Basic Menu 1] An existing program can be edited (the data can be modified, inserted, moved, copied, and deleted). To execute the editing function, first select basic menu [1]. Move the cursor to the desired program and press [
  • Page 401. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.3.1 Modify function The modify function modifies a process. 1. Move the cursor to the process to be modified. For example, place the cursor on a facing process. The cursor can be placed on a desired option on the machining menu. PROGRAM O1234 PAGE :01/ EDIT
  • Page 41B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 3. To check the data of the next process, press the soft key [NEXT ALTER]. The screen shown below is dis- played. (In this example, the next process is the figure menu of the square two–way facing.) When the soft key [NEXT ALTER] is pressed, the input data ca
  • Page 421. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.3.2 Insert function The insert function inserts a new machining process between machining processes or adds it after a machining process. 1. Place the cursor on the process after which a new process is to be added. For example, move the cursor to a facing p
  • Page 43B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 3. Select a desired machining menu and enter the machining data. The new process is added after the pro- cess at which the cursor is currently placed. When a side cutting process is inserted, for example, the fol- lowing screen is displayed: NOTE 1 Usually, t
  • Page 441. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.3.3 Move function The move function moves a machining process to a desired position. In the example below, a side cutting pro- cess is moved to follow a drilling process. 1. Place the cursor at the beginning of the machining process to be moved. For example
  • Page 45B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 4. Press the soft key [DECIDE]. The range of machining processes to be moved is selected and its display is reversed (reverse video) in a different color. 5. Specify the position to which the selected range of machining processes is to be moved. Move the curs
  • Page 461. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 3. The range can be moved only when the block before the first block or after the last block of the selected range is figure data. Otherwise, the following alarm message is indicated: IT WILL BE INCORRECT PROGRAM AFTER EDIT. 4. The range can be moved only whe
  • Page 47B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1.3.4 Copy function The copy function copies a machining process to a desired position. In the example below, a side cutting pro- cess is copied and placed after a drilling process. 1. Place the cursor on the first block of the range of machining process to b
  • Page 481. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 5. Specify the position at which the selected range of machining processes is to be copied. Move the cursor to the specified position. For example, move the cursor to the process end of drilling. PROGRAM O1234 PAGE :01/ EDITING – COPY NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL N
  • Page 49B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 3. When the first block of the selected range is the process end The following alarm message is indicated: THE EXTENT OF SELECT PROGRAM. 4. When the first block of the selected range is a menu without figure data 1. The range can be copied only when the last
  • Page 501. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.3.5 Delete function The delete function deletes a desired machining process. In the example below, a drilling process is deleted. 1. Place the cursor on the first block of the range of machining processes to be deleted. For example, move the cursor to a dri
  • Page 51B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 5. Press the soft key [EXEC]. The selected range of machining processes is deleted. The original screen is displayed again. PROGRAM O1234 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME TOOL NO N–DIA FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PRE
  • Page 521. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.4 Machining Program Optimization [Basic Menu 2] A machining program created using the conversational automatic programming function can be edited to create a new machining program by automatically changing the machining sequence as described below. (This fu
  • Page 53B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M Below is a detailed description using an example. Even when the optimal process editing function is used, no check is made to determine whether WARNING the machining sequence is satisfactory. For example, even if you program tapping without first preparing a
  • Page 541. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.4.1 Optimal process editing function (automatic alteration) 1. Press [2] of the basic menu screen. The following program screen appears: PROGRAM O6000 PAGE :01/ OPTINUM NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME TOOL NO N–DIA FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FA
  • Page 55B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 5. When the cursor is moved to the end of the desired range, the range is displayed in reverse video to indi- cate that the range is selected. In this example, move the cursor to the end of the drilling processes, then press [DECIDE]. PROGRAM O6000 PAGE :01/
  • Page 561. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.4.2 Optimal process editing algorithm Optimal process editing is shown as follows: Drilling Drill 1 Drilling Drill 1 Rules Drilling Drill 1 Drill 2 Hole position A Hole position A Hole position A Process end Process end Process end å Drilling Drill 2 å Dril
  • Page 57B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M When optimal process editing is applied to a program including any of these processes and NC statements, the partial range setting capability of the optimal process editing function must be used. After checking for any processes whose execution timing must no
  • Page 581. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.4.3 Optimal process editing function (manual alteration) 1. Press [2] of the basic menu screen. The following program screen appears: PROGRAM O1234 PAGE :01/ OPTIMUM NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME TOOL NO N–DIA FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACIN
  • Page 59B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 4. Move the cursor to the number of the item to change, then enter a new sequence number. After entering the number, press [NUMBER]. The entered number appears by the number item. At the same time, the other numbers are changed. (When a number is changed to a
  • Page 601. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.5 Machining Program Check [Basic Menu 3] This function is used to check a created machining program by drawing it. Two functions are available. (1) Tool path drawing (wire–frame): The tool path, machining profile, tool figure, etc. are drawn with lines in t
  • Page 61B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M NOTE The soft keys [SCALING ON/OFF] and [SINGLE BLOCK] indicate drawing execution condi- tions. Pressing these soft keys does not start operation. fAdditional information on [SCALING ON/OFF] Each time this soft key is pressed, the display of [SCALING ON] swit
  • Page 621. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 Soft key Meaning SINGLE ON/OFF Sets the single block mode when the characters of this soft key are displayed in reverse video. When this soft key is pressed in this state, the characters are displayed normally; the single block mode is released. STOP Terminat
  • Page 63B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M After setting a center and relative scale factor, press [SET END], then [DRAW START]. Drawing of the sec- tion to enlarge or reduce begins. PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) O0030 N00030 X 0.000 Y 0.000 Z 0.000 F 280.000 S 254 T 25 z X Y 17.9 MACHINING TIME 00:05:27 M
  • Page 641. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 5. Drawing parameters Press [GRAPH PARAM] to change the tool path drawing parameters. The following drawing parameter screen appears: PATH GRAPHIC PARAMETER AXES = XYZ START SEQ. NO. = 0 ROTATION ANGLE = 0 END SEQ. NO. = 0 TILTING ANGLE = 0 TOOL RADIOS COMP.
  • Page 65B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M (2) Horizontal rotation angle This parameter specifies an angle of rotation (–180_ to +180_ ) around the vertical axis in degrees. (3) Vertical rotation angle This parameter specifies a tilt angle (–180_ to +180_ ) with respect to the vertical axis. (4) Scale
  • Page 661. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 (6) Start sequence number This parameter is used only when an NC program is to be checked. This parameter sets the sequence number of a drawing start block with a four–digit number. When 0 is set, drawing starts at the beginning of the program. A sequence num
  • Page 67B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1.5.2 Animated simulation 1. Animated simulation execution screen Press [SOLID GRAPH]. The following screen appears: NOTE 1 Before entering this menu, select the machining program to be checked and set the mode to AUTO mode. PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) 01234 N00
  • Page 681. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 2. Execution of drawing Press [DRAW START] to execute animated simulation. During execution, only soft key [STOP] can be used. PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) 01234 N01000 X 0.000 Y 0.000 Z 0.000 z Y X MEM **** *** *** 16:16:05 < PATH GRAPH ROTA– 3–PLAN TOP SECT. DR
  • Page 69B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 4. Triplane drawing A triplane drawing is generated. Press [3–PLAN]. PATH GRAPHIC (3–PLANE) 01234 N00008 X 0.000 Y 0.000 Z 0.000 MEM **** *** *** 10:15:43 ← → ↑ ↓ DRAWNG SET ROTATE END Soft key Meaning ← → Moves the cross section position of a left or right s
  • Page 701. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 6. Cross–Sectional View To display a cross–sectional view of a workpiece, press the [SECT.PLAN] soft key on the animated simula- tion screen. The following soft keys appear: Soft key Meaning +SIDE+ Moves a plane in the positive direction when it is on the pos
  • Page 71B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M (1) Blank figures Up to two types of blank figures can be set: – Rectangular parallelepiped – Column/cylinder (parallel to the Z axis) (2) Blank origin (X,Y,Z) This parameter sets the coordinates (X,Y,Z) of the reference position of a blank in the workpiece c
  • Page 721. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 R Programmed point K Tool tip (6) Start sequence number This parameter sets the sequence number of a drawing start block. When 0 is set, drawing starts at the beginning of the program. A sequence number check is made with the main program and subpro- grams as
  • Page 73B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 4. When calculating the time required to execute a rapid traverse block, the time incurred by motion along each axis is obtained from the corresponding parameters for travel distance, rapid traverse rate, and accel- eration/deceleration. The longest time incu
  • Page 741. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 S Workpiece origin offset value The workpiece origin offset value constitutes part of a parameter. The offset values for ma- chining and background drawing offset value are specified separately. When a program is selected using the drawing screen, the workpie
  • Page 75B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M – Starting drawing Press the [DRAW START] key. The selected program is drawn. Press the leftmost return soft key. The screen is returned to the conversational basic menu screen. PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) O0030 N00030 X 0.000 Y 0.000 Z 0.000 F 280.000 S 254 T 2
  • Page 761. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.5.5 Changing the screen display colors The colors used to display the conversational program screen and animated simulation screen can be set as desired. The second page of the drawing parameter screen for animated simulation is used to set the display colo
  • Page 77B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M No. Corresponding part Default 1 Alarm display Red 2 Background of mode display, and soft key characters Green 3 Top title bar Yellow 4 Soft key characters and characters in the text of prompt messages Blue 5 Soft key characters Purple 6 Not used Light blue 7
  • Page 781. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.5.6 Notes on drawing f A program subject to drawing must be stored in memory. Programs that are not stored in memory can not be drawn. All programs subject to drawing must end with M02 or M30. f A drawing can be generated only when the machine is ready. Dra
  • Page 79B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1.6 NC Statement Output Function [Basic Menu 4] 1.6.1 NC statement output function A machining program created in the conversational mode can be directly executed without modification. Such a program can also be converted to an NC statement program for execut
  • Page 801. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 4. When [DECIDE] is pressed, the graphic screen below appears. Then press [DRAW START]. NC state- ment output is executed as well as tool path drawing. (Tool path drawing is always performed after scaling is executed.) PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) CONVERT NC FORM
  • Page 81B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M NOTE By setting the parameter below, a process name, tool name, and nominal diameter can be output as a comment in an NC statement program after conversion. For the method of comment setting, see Section 1.7.11. #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 9140 NCC NCC 0 : Does n
  • Page 821. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.6.2 Alarms raised during NC statement output When a machining program is converted to an NC statement program, it is also executed at the same time for machining operation or drawing. Therefore, a P/S alarm may be raised, depending on the contents of the ma
  • Page 83B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1.6.3 Settings related to the reader/punch interface A machining program converted to an NC statement program is externally punched out via the reader/punch interface. For this and other punch–out operations, the settings described below are required. (1) Sel
  • Page 841. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.7 Conversational Data Setting and Reference [Basic Menu 8] Press [8] of the basic menu screen. The conversational data screen below appears. Soft keys are displayed which represent various files required to create a program in the conversational mode. C.A.P
  • Page 85B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M Before attempting to use a conversational function to create a machining program, ensure that WARNING all required data in the tool file, cutting condition file, and pre–tool list is set correctly. If any of the required data is not set correctly, the cutting
  • Page 861. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.7.1 Data I/O Various conversational data items can be saved and read to and from an external storage unit (reader or punch). Before using this function, connect an external I/O device and set necessary parameters including that for de- vice selection. (For
  • Page 87B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M Here, enter the file number of the medium (such as a floppy disk) that contains the data. READ FILE NO.= > 1 2 3 4 PUNCH READ ALL DEF. PRE– TOOL F.S. EXEC DATA TOOL TOOL FILE FILE Press [READ EXEC]. The specified file is read. NOTE When RS–232–C is specified
  • Page 881. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.7.2 Initial value file Press the [DEF. FILE]. The initial value file screen appears as shown below. Default data for the inquiries can be set and displayed on this screen. The initial value file contains a total of 100 data items. Each data item can be set
  • Page 89B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1.7.3 Tool list Press [TOOL USED]. The following screen appears: USED TOOL : 1 PROGRAM NUMBER 1234 RADIUS COMP. LENGTH COMP. ORDR TOOL NO. TOOL NAME N–DIA. T–CODE D OFFSET H OFFSET 1 72 FACE MILL 40.000 72 72 20.000 172 0.000 2 73 FACE MILL 50.000 73 73 25.00
  • Page 901. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.7.4 Pre–tool list Press [PRE–TOOL]. The following screen appears: LIST PRE–TOOL : 1 AUX TOOL FINL TOOL PRE TOOL1 PRE TOOL2 PRE TOOL3 PRE TOOL4 PRE TOOL5 PRE TOOL6 PRE TOOL7 PRE TOOL8 1TOOL NO. 00 87 25 14 12 3 TOOL NAME CHAMFER TAP DRILL DRILL CENT.DRILL NO
  • Page 91B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1.7.5 Tool file Press [TOOL FILE]. The following tool file screen appears: TOOL FILE : 1 NO. 1 2 3 4 5 TOOL NO. 1 2 3 4 5 TOOL NAME CENT.DRILL CENT.DRILL CENT.DRILL CENT.DRILL CENT.DRILL NOMINAL DIA. 1.000 2.000 3.000 4.000 5.000 MATERIAL CARBIDE HIGH–SPEED S
  • Page 921. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 (4) NOMINAL DIA. : Set the tool diameter. (5) MATERIAL : Select the tool material by pressing the corresponding soft key. When the cursor is placed on this item, materials are displayed on the soft keys as shown below. A material can be set by pressing the so
  • Page 93B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1.7.6 Tool directory Press [TOOL DRCTRY]. The following tool directory screen appears: TOOL DIRECTRY : 1 TOOL NO. TOOL NAME N–DIA. TOOL NO. TOOL NAME N–DIA. 1 1 CENT.DRILL 1.000 17 17 DRILL 15.000 2 2 CENT.DRILL 2.000 18 18 DRILL 18.000 3 3 CENT.DRILL 3.000 1
  • Page 941. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.7.7 Categorized tool directories Press [DIVIDE TOLDIR]. The following tool directory screen appears: DIVIDE TOLDIR : 1 TOOL NAME CENT.DRILL TOOL NO. N–DIA. MATERIAL T–CODE D–CODE H–CODE 1 1 1.000 CARBIDE 1 1 101 2 2 2.000 HIGH–SPEED 2 2 102 3 3 3.000 SPECIA
  • Page 95B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1.7.8 Cutting condition file A Press [F.S. FILE]. The following cutting condition file appears: F.S.FILE : 1 NO. DATA NO. DATA NO. DATA NO. DATA 1 20 17 20 33 25 49 30 2 100 18 100 34 90 50 80 3 8 19 8 35 8 51 8 4 5 20 5 36 5 52 5 5 120 21 110 37 80 53 110 6
  • Page 961. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.7.9 Cutting condition file B 1. Outline By this function, it is possible to use setting data (the tool data file, cutting condition data and pre–tool list data) of CAP I. When the parameter No.9238#0 is set to ‘1’, you can use this function. NOTE When you u
  • Page 97B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M [Tool name] [Tool material] Drilling Center drill HSS tool Cemented carbide Special Drill HSS Cemented carbide Special Tap HSS Cemented carbide Special Reamer HSS Cemented carbide Special Bore HSS (roughing) HSS (finishing) Cemented carbide (roughing) Cemente
  • Page 981. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 2.1 Machining condition of hole Select [1] soft–key on the F.S.file screen, the cutting condition data screen for drill tool is displayed on the following window screen. C.A.P. DATA DATA – INPUT OR OUTPUT OF DATA PRE– – SET DATA OF PRE–TOOLS BEFORE I/O TOOL C
  • Page 99B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 2.3 Machining condition of special Select [3] soft–key on the F.S.file screen, the cutting condition data screen for a chamfering tool is dis- played on the following window screen. C.A.P. DATA DATA – INPUT OR OUTPUT OF DATA PRE– – SET DATA OF PRE–TOOLS BEFOR
  • Page 1001. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 3. Reading the setting data of CAP I When the parameter No.9238#0 is set to ‘1’, it is possible to read setting data of CAP I by reading all CAP data via the reader interface. And the following data of CAP I setting data is read. S The tool data file S The cu
  • Page 101B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 5. Automatic cutting condition function Spindle speed and feed rate are calculated as follows. i) For drill, center drill, reamer and chamfer S In case of metric input S In case of inch input V 1000 V 12 S= S= π D π D F=S R F=S R V : Cutting speed (m/min, fee
  • Page 1021. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 Upper limit of spindle speed is as follows. No.449 Upper limit of spindle speed for center drill No.450 Upper limit of spindle speed for drill No.451 Upper limit of spindle speed for tap No.452 Upper limit of spindle speed for reamer No.453 Upper limit of spi
  • Page 103B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1.7.10 Offset file The compensation for the position for up to 30 workpieces can be specified for X,Y and Z axes for All Copy Pattern menu (ZI06). When you set the input item “OFFSET DATA (K)” of All Copy Pattern to “EFFECT”. The offset data of Offset File is
  • Page 1041. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.7.11 NC statement conversion comment file In an NC statement program generated by conversion using the NC program conversion function, a pro- cess name, tool name, and nominal diameter can be output as a comment statement. Data set using the screen below is
  • Page 105B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M The menu names under MENU NO. are displayed, referencing the menu definition table. NOTE Menu No. 17 and No. 18 are dedicated to contouring, and are not output as comment data. The NC language menu does not call a machining macro, so that comment data cannot
  • Page 1061. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.8 Other Functions 1.8.1 Program list (1) Overview The program list can contain the program type, program name, program creation date, and program size, in addition to the program number. By positioning the cursor within the list, any program can be selected
  • Page 107B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M The fields of the program list are as follows: (1) NO : Program number (2) TYPE : Program type – CNV : Program created by conversational editing function [1] – OPT : Program created by optimal process editing function [2] – CAP : Program created by NC stateme
  • Page 1081. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 – [PROG.DELETE] The program to which the cursor is positioned can be deleted. When this soft key is pressed, the program deletion screen is displayed, as shown below. The same screen is displayed when the MDI key is pressed. To delete the program to
  • Page 109B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M – [LIBRARY] A list of program numbers can be displayed. When this soft key is pressed, only program numbers are listed in the bottom–right window of the screen. To clear the window, press the [LIBRARY] soft key again. PROGRAM DIR. PAGE 01/01 EDIT PROGRAM NO.
  • Page 1101. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M B–63294EN/02 1.8.2 Arithmetic functions Expressions can be entered on the data input screen to perform calculations using entered numeric data. In one operation, any binomial arithmetical operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) can be performed. How
  • Page 111B–63294EN/02 1. OVERVIEW OF Super CAPi M 1.8.3 Embedding tool management numbers When creating a machining program in the conversational mode, enter the management numbers of tools used for machining on the conversational data input screen. NC statements such as those shown below are stored in memor
  • Page 1122. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.1 Types of Machining Menus Each machining menu provides the detailed menus shown below: HOLE PROCESS HOLE DRILLING POINTS POSITION END PECK DRILLING LINE SAM. SP BORING LINE DIF. SP FINE BORING GRID BACK BORING PARALL ELOGR
  • Page 113B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS PROCESS POCKETING SQUARE POCKE POCKET CIRCLE POCKE END POCKETING TRACK POCKET POLY. POCKET PREP. POLY–R POCKE GROOVING COPY RANDOM COPY PATTER CONTOUR CONTOR POCKE CONTOUR HORIZONTAL LINE END VERTICAL LINE CONTOR GROOVE OBLIQUE LINE CUTTING ARC START POINT
  • Page 1142. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.2 Auxiliary PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING 01 INITAL SETING 02 END OF PROG. 03 B AXIS ROTAT. SELECT THIS SCREEN SELECT THIS SCREEN AT THE BEGINNING OF AT THE END OF THE THE PROGRAM. PROGRAM. 04 NC LNG PREP. 05 ALL CP RANDOM 06 ALL CP PATTRN SELECT BEFOR
  • Page 115B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 6) ALL COPY–PATTERN This menu is selected when multi–piece machining of machining pattern of whole program is performed. Multi–piece machining is performed on the basis of fixed shift amount in the X and Y directions. 7) GROUP COPY–RANDOM This menu is sele
  • Page 1162. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.2.1 Initial setting (ZI01) PROGRAM O1000(MANUAL–1) PAGE :01/ CREATING MATERIAL,COOLANT AND Z SEFTY LMT NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAMEARE SURE TO INPUT. Y Y Y WORK WORK WORK CO 1 CO 2 CO 3 ... (G54) (G55) (G56) X X X MACHINE Z ZERO POINT I Y X Z SAFETY LMT W
  • Page 117B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS PROGRAM O1234(TEST) PAGE :01/ EDITING Z Z NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME (YA, YB, YC) 001 YI YJ YK YK YI YJ Y Y X X WHEN COLUMN OR CYLINDER YI : RADIUS OF OUTSIDE CIRCLE YJ : RADIUS OF INSIDE CIRCLE AUXILIARY :INITAL SETING 2/2 (COLUMN IS 0) JORK DIM :YI= * J
  • Page 1182. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.2.2 End of program (ZI02) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME M30:RESET AND REWIND 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING M02:RESET TOOL ID NO.IS SURE TO INPUT. AUXILIARY :END OF PROG. PROGRAM END : C= M30 TOOL ID NO. : T= TOOL TO BE SET AFT
  • Page 119B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.2.3 B axis rotation (ZI03) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME (x,Y,Z) 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING (1 ) (2 ) B AUXILIARY :B AXIS ROTAT. COORDINATES : W= * Z CO–ORD : Z= * B AXIS ROT. : B= X CO–ORD : X= * Y CO–ORD : Y= * INPUT THE
  • Page 1202. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.2.4 NC language preparation (ZI04) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM,OF TOOLS–2 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T R J U V Z AUXILIARY :NC LNG PREP. GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED X CO–ORD : X= FINISHING : U= 0. COORDINATES : W= * Y
  • Page 121B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS J : PITCH Input the cutting allowance for the Z direction for each roughing pass. The cutting allowance for roughing (U – V) is divided by pitch (J) and multiple passes are made. If no pitch is input, the cutting allowance for roughing (U – V) is made with
  • Page 1222. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.2.5 All copy (Random) (ZI05) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAMEWORK COORD 1 TO WORK COORD 6 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING SYSTEMS ARE USED. THE CURRENTLY PRESET WORK ORIGIN OFFSET VALUE IS USED WHEN UNDEFINED. AUXILIARY :ALL CP RAN
  • Page 123B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2. Following this, select ”All Copy” (random) and input the data. Make the total number of copies (E) equal to 3 and do not input the work zero offset value of each work coordinate system. If the work origin offset value is separately measured at the time
  • Page 1242. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.2.6 All copy (Pattern) (ZI06) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING U J A I (1) (2) (3) (4) BI DE– RECTION UNI DE– RECTION WORK COORD 6 SYSTEM IS USED. AUXILIARY :ALL CP PATTRN COORDINATES : W= WORK CD 2
  • Page 125B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS K : OFFSET DATA When you use Offset file, please set it to ‘EFFECT’. Please refer to ‘1.7.10 Offset file for multi wor- keieces. 3) Example of the program Refer to 3). Refer to 2.2.6 4). 4) Notes S This program can not select ”All Copy” (Random) when this
  • Page 1262. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.2.7 Group copy (Random) (ZI07) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING G52 LOCAL COORD SYSTEM IS NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAMEUSED. 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING AUXILIARY :GRP CP PANDM GROUP SELECT :YB= A–GROUP Z CO–ORD : Z= 3RD X CO–ORD:YI= COPY TOTAL : E= 2ND X :
  • Page 127B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.2.8 Group copy (Pattern) (ZI08) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING U J A I (1) (2) (3) (4) BI DE– RECTION UNI DE– RECTION G52 LOCAL COORD SYSTEM IS USED. AUXILIARY :GRP CP PATTRN GROUP SELECT :YB= A–GR
  • Page 1282. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 A : ANGLE Input the angle of the X direction and of the U direction. 0 is input if there is no other input. 3) Example of the program Refer to the example of the program of Group copy (Tarn). 4) Notes S In groups A–C, ”Group Copy” can be selected up to thr
  • Page 129B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.2.9 Group copy (Turn) (ZI09) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING A (X,Y) G68 COORD ROTATION IS USED. AUXILIARY :GRP CP TURN GROUP SELECT :YB= A–GROUP PITCH ANGEL : A= COPY TOTAL : E= X CO–ORD : X= Y CO–
  • Page 1302. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 1. First, input the data selecting the initial setting screen. 2. Next, select ”Group Copy” (TURN) and set ”Group Selection” to ”A Group”. 3. After inputting the data of Group Copy (TURN), select the machining menu in sequence and input the data. At this t
  • Page 131B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.2.10 All copy mirror (ZI10) EDITING O2600(NODA1) EDIT 16:37:27 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME Y 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 AUXILIARY ALL CP PATTRN 003 POCKET/GROOV CONTOR POCKETEND MILL 1 POCKET WALL PREP 2 START POINT 3 LINE 4 LINE 5 LINE 6 LINE 7 LIN
  • Page 1322. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 Program contents ZI01 (Initial setting) Q_M_I···; ZI10 (All copy mirror) Q_X_Y···; ZP01 (Pocketing/grooving) YB_R_Z···; Track pocketing ZP04 (Track pocket) YA_X_Y···; ZE99 (End of machining); ZH01 (Drilling) YB_B_V···; Hole machining ZL02 (Line (same space
  • Page 133B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.2.11 Group copy mirror (ZI11) EDITING O2600(NODA1) EDIT 16:38:14 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME Y 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 AUXILIARY ALL CP PATTRN 003 POCKET/GROOV CONTOR POCKETEND MILL 1 POCKET WALL PREP 2 START POINT 3 LINE 4 LINE 5 LINE 6 LINE 7 L
  • Page 1342. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 Program contents ZI01 (Initial setting) Q_M_I···; ZI11 (Group copy mirror) YB_Q_X···; ZP01 (Pocketing/grooving) YB_R_Z···; Track pocketing (Group copy mirror is specified.) ZP04 (Track pocket) YA_X_Y···; ZE99 (End of machining); ZH01 (Drilling) YB_B_V···;
  • Page 135B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.3 Hole Machining PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING 01 DRILLING 02 PECK DRILING 03 BORING 04 FINE BORING 05 BACK BORING 06 TAPPING 07 REAMING 08 FACING SELECT SOFTKEY. < 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 GUIDAN PROCES CE END If ”HOLE” is pressed on the machining menu
  • Page 1362. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.3.1 Drilling (ZH01) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME T 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL FACING PREP. FACE MILL I FACING SQUARE BIDIR PROCESS END C R B V YE Z HOLE :DRILLING GROUP
  • Page 137B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS C : CHAMFER DIA Input the outer dia. when chamfering. The chamfering tool is decided automatically in ”Tool Auto.”. When the chamfering tool is automati- cally set, it is displayed at the far left side of the screen, and other tools are shifted one row to
  • Page 1382. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 F : FEED RATE It is the feed rate of the tool. It is decided automatically using the F.S. AUTO soft key. It is calculated considering the spindle speed (S) and the cutting condition file data. After the automatic decision, this value can be altered if nece
  • Page 139B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS i) At feed rate change (YC) = UNUSED The ordinary drilling cycle is done. ii) At feed rate change (YC) – during APPROACH When point I is omitted When point I is inputted I R R F’ F’ B B F F Z Z Dwell Dwell 1. Rapid traverse up to point R 2. Just before the
  • Page 1402. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 iv) At feed rate change (YC) = AP & PENET. When point I is omitted When point I is inputted I R R F’ F’ B B F F YE YE F’ F’ Z Z Dwell Dwell 1. Rapid traverse up to point R 2. Just before the tool approaches the workpiece (see Note 2), the feed rate is chan
  • Page 141B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.3.2 Peck drilling (ZH02) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME T 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL FACING PREP. FACE MILL I FACING SQUARE BIDIR PROCESS END C R B J U K V Z HOLE :PECK D
  • Page 1422. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 a) Movements of the peck drilling (DD) cycle This opration changes as follows, depending on the rereact depth (U). i) When retract depth (U) ii) When retract depth, (U) point > <= Cutting depth/pass R (R)–point Z (Z) R R Z Z iii) When cutting depth/pass <
  • Page 143B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.3.3 Boring (ZH03) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME T 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL FACING PREP. FACE MILL I FACING SQUARE BIDIR PROCESS END C R B V Z HOLE :BORING GROUP COPY :
  • Page 1442. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 YA: CUTTING DEPTH OF ONE PATH For cutting to a valid depth by several paths, input the cutting depth of one path. When no value is input or 0 is input, the valid depth (V) is assumed to be the cutting depth of one path. It is automati- cally decided using
  • Page 145B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.3.4 Fine boring (ZH04) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME T 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL FACING PREP. FACE MILL I FACING SQUARE BIDIR PROCESS END C R B V X,Y Z HOLE :FINE BORIN
  • Page 1462. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 a) Movement of the fine boring (FB) cycle When point I is omitted When point I is inputted M03 I M03 R R F F Dwell Dwell M19 Z M19 Z XY XY 1. Rapid traverse up to point R 2. Cutting feed from point R to point Z 3. Dwell at point Z 4. Positioning of spindle
  • Page 147B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.3.5 Backboring (ZH05) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME T 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL I FACING PREP. FACE MILL FACING SQUARE BIDIR C PROCESS END B U Z V X,Y R HOLE :BACK BORI
  • Page 1482. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 3) Movement explanation The following machining cycle is executed using the tool that has been set. Machining Center drill Drill Tap Reamer Bore Back bore End mill Face mill Chamfer cycle Modal D D Impossible D BR BB D Impossible D Canned G81 G73 Impossibl
  • Page 149B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.3.6 Tapping (ZH06) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME J T 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL FACING PREP. FACE MILL I FACING SQUARE BIDIR PROCESS END C R B YE V Z HOLE :TAPPING GROUP
  • Page 1502. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 a) Movement of the tapping (TP) cycle When point I is omitted When point I is inputted M03/04 I M03/04 R R F F F F Dwell Z Z Dwell M03/04 Dwell M03/04 1. Rapid traverse up to point R 2. Cutting feed from point R to point Z 3. Dwell at point Z. 4. Spindle C
  • Page 151B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.3.7 Reaming (ZH07) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL FACING PREP. FACE MILL I FACING SQUARE BIDIR PROCESS END C R B V YE Z HOLE :REAMING GROUP C
  • Page 1522. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 a) Movement of the reaming cycle The reaming cycle movement is the same as that of the drilling cycle (D). When bit 2 of parameter No. 9221 is 1, however, retraction along the Z axis is performed in cutting feed mode. b) Movement of the boring (BR) cycle R
  • Page 153B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.3.8 Spot facing (Circle cut) (ZH08) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME T 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL FACING PREP. FACE MILL I FACING SQUARE BIDIR PROCESS END C R B K V YE Z HO
  • Page 1542. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 3) Movement explanation The following machining cycle is executed using the tool that has been set. Machining Center drill Drill Tap Reamer Bore Back bore End mill Face mill Chamfer cycle Modal D D Impossible D BR Impossible D Impossible CF Canned G81 G73
  • Page 155B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.4 Hole Pattern PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING 01 POINTS 02 LINE SAM.SP 03 LINE DIF.SP 04 GRID 05 PARALLELOGRM 06 BOLT HOL CIR 07 ARC SAME SP 08 ARC DIFF SP TO BE CONTINE NEXT PAGE. SELECT SOFTKEY. < 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 GUIDAN PROCES + CE END PROGRAM
  • Page 1562. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 9) COPY (RANDOM) This is a menu to be selected when multiple copies of a hole position pattern defined in (1) through (9) are produced at an arbitrary position. 10)COPY (PATTERN) This is a menu to be selected when multiple copies of a hole position pattern
  • Page 157B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.4.1 Group of points (ZL01) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 HOLE DRILLING DRILL HOLE PATERN :POINTS COORDINATES : W= * Y : I= Y : Y= POINT–1 X : A= POINT–3 X : J= POINT–5 X : Z= Y : B= Y : K= Y :
  • Page 1582. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.4.2 Line (Same space) (ZL02) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 HOLE DRILLING DRILL U E I 3 2 1 A X ,Y HOLE PATERN :LINE SAM.SP COORDINATES : W= * PITCH : I= OMIT POINT 2 :YG= * X CO–ORD : X= LINE
  • Page 159B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS Hole machining sequence Line–(same space) Grid Square Circle Arc–(same space) – 149 –
  • Page 1602. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.4.3 Line (Differ SPC) (ZL03) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 HOLE DRILLING DRILL YH YG YF A X ,Y HOLE PATERN :LINE DIF.SP COORDINATES : W= * PITCH 1 :YF= PITCH 5 :YJ= X CO–ORD : X= PITCH 2 :YG=
  • Page 161B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.4.4 Grid (ZL04) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING U 002 HOLE DRILLING DRILL E V 2 C D 3 1 2 A 1 X ,Y HOLE PATERN :GRID COORDINATES : W= * V LENGTH : V= U–V ANGEL : C= 90. X CO–ORD : X= U NUMBER : D= O
  • Page 1622. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.4.5 Parallelogram (ZL05) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING U 002 HOLE DRILLING DRILL E V 2 C D 3 1 2 A 1 X ,Y HOLE PATERN :PARALLELOGRM COORDINATES : W= * V LENGTH : V= U–V ANGEL : C= 90. X CO–ORD : X
  • Page 163B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.4.6 Bolt hole circle (ZL06) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 2 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 1 002 HOLE DRILLING DRILL R 3 A X ,Y E HOLE PATERN :BOLT HOL CIR COORDINATES : W= * ANGEL : A= 0. OMIT POINT 3 :YH= * X CO–ORD : X= NUM
  • Page 1642. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.4.7 Arc (Same space) (ZL07) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 HOLE DRILLING DRILL 2 3 1 R C A X ,Y E HOLE PATERN :ARC SAME SP COORDINATES : W= * START ANGEL : A= 0. OMIT POINT 2 :YG= * X CO–ORD :
  • Page 165B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.4.8 Arc (Differ space) (ZL08) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 HOLE DRILLING DRILL R YH YG YF A X ,Y HOLE PATERN :ARC DIFF SP COORDINATES : W= * START ANGEL : A= 0. ANGEL 4 :YI= X CO–ORD : X= ANG
  • Page 1662. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.4.9 Copy (Random) (ZL09) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAMETHE PREVIOUS VALUE IS TAKEN OVER WHEN UNDEFINED 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 HOLE DRILLING DRILL HOLE PATERN :COPY RANDOM COPY TOTAL : E= Y CO–ORD :YG= Y CO–ORD :YK= X
  • Page 167B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.4.10 Copy (Pattern) (ZL10) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 HOLE DRILLING DRILL U J A I (1) (2) (3) (4) BI DE– RECTION UNI DE– RECTION HOLE PATERN :COPY RANDOM COPY PATH :YA=UNI–DIREC. V PITCH :
  • Page 1682. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 3) Example of program It is used only for one machining menu with a series of processes like the figure below when the multiple parts are made from a single sheet. In this case, only the track pocket is made using several menu copies (Pattern). 1. The data
  • Page 169B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.5 Facing PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING 01 SQUARE UNIDIR 02 SQUARE BIDIR 03 CIRCLE UNIDIR 04 CIRCLE BIDIR 05 SQUAREFRING 06 CIRCLE DRING 07 COPY RANDOM 08 COPY PATTRN WHEN COPYING EACH MENU,SELECT EITHER ONE IN ADVANCE. SELECT SOFTKEY. < 01 02 03 04 05
  • Page 1702. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.5.1 Facing prepare (ZF01) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–2 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME T 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING E*2D J K VY Z U FACING :FACING PREP. GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED FINISHING : Y= 0. Z POINT : Z= THICKNESS : U= REMOVAL : V=
  • Page 171B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS J : PITCH Input the machining allowance of one pass for rough cutting in the Z direction. Cut dividing the machining allowance (V–Y) of the rough cutting by the pitch (J) into several passes. The machining allowance (V–Y) is cut in one pass if not input. Y
  • Page 1722. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 a) When the machining operation (B) is a rough cutting operation. J V Y Z Y Z 1. Machining is done considering the cutting amount of one pass, that is, pitch (J). 2. When cutting in one plane is completed, further advance in Z direction by the pitch (J) an
  • Page 173B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS b) When the machining operation (B) is a finish cutting operation. Y Z Z 1. The amount cut is the finish cutting machining allowance (Y). 2. Finishing cutting is done with a cutting amount equal to zero when the finish cutting machining allowance (Y) is 0.
  • Page 1742. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.5.2 Square (uni–dir) (ZF02) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME U 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING YD 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL (1) (2) V (X,Y) (3) (4) YC A FACING :SQUARE UNIDIR COORDINATES : W= * V LENGTH : V= ESCAPE :YD= 5.
  • Page 175B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS YD : ESCAPE Input the gap between the tool edge and the workpiece when the tool moves away from the work. It is assumed to be 5 mm if there is no input. 3) Explanation of movements a) When the operation (B) is a rough cutting operation. 1. Rapid traverse u
  • Page 1762. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 5. 6. 3. 4. 1. 2. 1. 4. 5. 3. 6. 2. – 166 –
  • Page 177B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.5.3 Square bi–dir (ZF03) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME U 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING YD 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL(1) (2) V (X,Y) (3) (4) YC A FACING :SQUARE BIDIR COORDINATES : W= * V LENGTH : V= ESCAPE :YD= 5. X CO–
  • Page 1782. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 7. 3. – 6. is repeated. 8. Rise along the Z axis up to the common safety point Z. 4. 1. 3. 2. 1. 3. 4. 2. 6. 5. 5. 6. – 168 –
  • Page 179B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.5.4 Circle uni–dir (ZF04) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING YD 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL (1) (2) R (X,Y) (3) (4) YC FACING :CIRCLE UNIDIR COORDINATES : W= * START POINT : B= (4) X CO–ORD : X=
  • Page 1802. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.5.5 Circle bi–dir (ZF05) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL YD (1) (2) R (X,Y) (3) (4) YC FACING :CIRCLE BIDIR COORDINATES : W= * START POINT : B= (4) X CO–ORD : X= AP
  • Page 181B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.5.6 Square (Ring) (ZF06) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME U 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL (1) I (2) V J × (X,Y) YD (3) (4) YC A FACING :SQUARE FRING COORDINATES : W= * V LENGTH : V= START POINT :
  • Page 1822. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 3. 1. 2. 1. 3. 2. – 172 –
  • Page 183B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.5.7 Circular surface (Ring) (ZF07) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING (1) (2) 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL R I (X,Y) YC (4) (3) YD FACING :CIRCLE DRING COORDINATES : W= * RING WIDTH : I= X CO–ORD
  • Page 1842. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.6 Side Cutting PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING 01 SQUARE O–SIDE 02 SQUARE I–SIDE 03 CIRCLE O–SIDE 04 CIRCLE I–SIDE 05 TRACK O–SIDE 06 TRACK I–SIDE 07 ONE SIDE 08 CONTOR PREP. TO BE CONTINUE NEXT PAGE. SELECT SOFTKEY. < 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 GUIDAN PROC
  • Page 185B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 7) TRACK INSIDE This menu is selected when machining of track shape inside is performed. 8) ONE SIDE This menu is selected when machining of only one side is performed. 9) CONTOUR PREPARE If you perform side cutting of an arbitrary shape using contour func
  • Page 1862. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.6.1 Side preparation (ZS01) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–4 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T C R J K V Y Z I X U A SIDE CUTING :SIDE PREP. GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED SIDE PITCH : I= BOTTOM FINSH : Y= 0. R POINT : R
  • Page 187B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS U : SIDE REMOVAL Input the side machining allowance. Be sure to input. I : SIDE PITCH Input the side machining allowance of one pass for rough cutting. Cut dividing the machining allow ance (U–X) in the rough cutting by the pitch (I) into several passes. T
  • Page 1882. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 F : FEED RATE It is the tool feed rate. It is decided automatically using the ”F.S. AUTO” soft key. It is calculated from the spindle speed (S) and the cutting condition file data. After automatic setting, the feed rate can be changed as needed. YE : Z CUT
  • Page 189B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS In this case, the roughing allowance is 22 mm (= 24 – 2). It will be cut in three passes when cutting with a pitch of 10 mm and a smaller final pitch. 1st pass : 10.0 mm 2nd pass : 10.0 mm 3rd pass : 2.0 mm This way, when the remaining machining allowance
  • Page 1902. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 c) When the machining operation (B) is a side finish cutting operation (Without tapering). X Before side finishing After side finishing 1. The amount of cutting in the Z direction in one path is equal to the finishing pitch (K). If the finishing pitch is n
  • Page 191B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS The path of the chamfering tool is calculated as follows. C ∆y θ ε ι ∆x ι : Samll diameter: For chamfering tool θ : Angle: Tool nose angle of a chamfering tool ε : 3 mm fixed. Parameter No. 9214 (TEA) can also be used to compensate the tool–nose position i
  • Page 1922. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 e) When the machining operation (B) is roughing (tapering) U’ U I X J 1 2 3 V 4 5 Y The number shows the machining se- quence Before roughing After roughing The machining allowances in the XY plane of the upper surface and of the base have different taper-
  • Page 193B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS f) When the machining operation (B) is a bottom surface finishing (tapering) operation. U’ U I X 1 2 Y The number shows the machining se- quence Before bottom surface finishing After bottom surface finishing It is the same if there is no tapering. g) When
  • Page 1942. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 h) When the machining process (B) is chamfering (tapering) C Before chamfering After chamfering It is the same if there is no tapering. The path of the chamfering tool is shown below. C ι ∆y θ ε ∆x ι:Samll diameter: For chamfering tool θ:Angle: Tool nose a
  • Page 195B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.6.2 Square outside (ZS02) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING U 002 SIDE CUTING SIDE PREP. END MILL R V (X,Y) A SIDE CUTING :SQUARE O–SIDE COORDINATES : W= * U LENGTH : U= APPROACH :YC = 5. WAY OF CUTN
  • Page 1962. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 a) Down cut Rotation of the cutting tool in the forward direction. Cutting direction ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ ÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇÇ b) Up cut Rotation of the cutting tool in the reverse direction. Cutting direction ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ X : X C
  • Page 197B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS a) If there is no input. Corner edging b) If 0 is input. Corner smoothing c) If a positive value is input. Corner R which uses the input value as radius is cut. A : ANGLE Input the center (X and Y) of the quadrangle when the workpiece is inclined with resp
  • Page 1982. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 3) Explanation of movements a) When the machining operation (B) is a rough cutting operation. 1. Rapid traverse up to the start point (The approach clearance (YC) is considered) 2. Rapid traverse along Z–axis up to point R 3. Descent along the lower Z–axis
  • Page 199B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS b) When the machining operation (B) is a bottom finish cutting. 1. Rapid traverse up to the start point. (The approach clearance (YC) is considered) 2. Z–axis rapid traverse up to point Z coordinate (Z) + bottom finishing allowance (Y) + 3 mm (Refer to the
  • Page 2002. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 6. Moves away from the workpiece following a circular path after cutting 7. Moves away 3 mm on axis Z in cutting feed mode. (Refer to the parameter No. 9108.) 8. 3.– 7. are repeated up to point Z. If the last machining allowance is less than the odd allowa
  • Page 201B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS R V r r d d R r V r d d d) When the machining operation (B) is a chamfering. 1. Rapid traverse up to the start point 2. Rapid traverse along the Z axis to the machining point + 3 mm (Refer to the parameter No. 9108.) 3. Descent along the Z axis to the mach
  • Page 2022. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (Square outside cutting, chamfering, and cutting operation diagram.) 5. 4. 5. 6. – 192 –
  • Page 203B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.6.3 Square inside (ZS03) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME U 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 SIDE CUTING SIDE PREP. END MILL R V (X,Y) A SIDE CUTING :SQUARE I–SIDE COORDINATES : W= * U LENGTH : U= APPROACH :YC = 5. WAY OF CUTN :
  • Page 2042. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 b) At R=d c) At R < d These is an error message because machining is not possible. U : U length V : V length Input the horizontal and vertical length of the quadrangle respectively. Be sure that U y V. At that time, input the length with angle (A) = 90. Fo
  • Page 205B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.6.4 Circle outside cutting (ZS04) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 SIDE CUTING SIDE PREP. END MILL R (X,Y) SIDE CUTING :CIRCLE O–SIDE COORDINATES : W= * RADIUS : R= WAY OF CUTN :YA=DOWN CUT APPRO
  • Page 2062. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.6.5 Circle inside (ZS05) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 SIDE CUTING SIDE PREP. END MILL R (X,Y) SIDE CUTING :CIRCLE I–SIDE COORDINATES : W= * RADIUS : R= WAY OF CUTN :YA=DOWN CUT APPROACH :YC=
  • Page 207B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.6.6 Track outside (ZS06) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 SIDE CUTING SIDE PREP. END MILL R U (X,Y) A SIDE CUTING :TRACK O–SIDE COORDINATES : W= * DISTANCE : U= WAY OF CUTN :YA=DOWN CUT RADIUS :
  • Page 2082. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.6.7 Track inside (ZS07) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 SIDE CUTING SIDE PREP. END MILL R U (X,Y) A SIDE CUTING :TRACK I–SIDE COORDINATES : W= * DISTANCE : U= WAY OF CUTN :YA=DOWN CUT RADIUS : R
  • Page 209B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.6.8 One side (ZS08) EDITING O2600(NODA1) EDIT 16:39:50 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 SIDE CUTING SIDE PREP. END MILL 003 AUXILIARY ALL CP PATTRN U 004 POCKET/GROOV CONTOR POCKETEND MILL 2 1 POCKET WALL PREP 2 START POINT A 4
  • Page 2102. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 9. 3. – 8. are repeated until reaching the allowance in the XY direction (U – X) when rough cutting. If the last side cutting width is less than the allowable amount (%) of cutting conditions file No. 475, it is added to the previous side pitch (I) for cut
  • Page 211B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS c) When the machining operation (B) is a side finish cutting operation. 1. Rapid traverse up to the starting point (The approach or escape clearance (YC/YD) is considered) 2. Descent along the Z–axis with rapid traverse by the workpiece surface – finishing
  • Page 2122. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.6.9 Contour prepare (ZS09) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITNG MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–4 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T C R J K V Y Z I X U A SIDE CUTING :CONTOR PREP. GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED SIDE PITCH : I= BOTTOM FINSH : Y= 0. R POINT : R
  • Page 213B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS For other input items, refer to 2.6.1 2). 3) Explanation of movements Refer to 2.6.1 3). 2.6.10 Copy (Random) (ZS10) Refer to Copy (Random) (ZL09). 2.6.11 Copy (Pattern) (ZS11) Refer to Copy (Pattern) (ZL10). – 203 –
  • Page 2142. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.7 Pocketing PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING 01 SQUARE POCKET 02 CIRCLE POCKET 03 TRACK POCKET 04 POLY. POCKET 05 POLY–R POCKET 06 GROOVING 07 CONTOR POCKET 08 TO BE CONTINLE NEXT PAGE. SELECT SOFTKEY. < 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 GUIDAN PROCES + CE END PROG
  • Page 215B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 7) GROOVING This menu is selected when machining of linear grooves is performed. 8) CONTOUR POCKEING This menu is selected when pocket machining of arbitrary figures is performed. 9) CONTOUR GROOVING This menu is selected when grooving of arbitrary figures
  • Page 2162. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.7.1 Pocketting prep. (ZP01) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM,OF TOOLS–4 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T E*2D C R K YF V Y Z X POCKETTING :POCKETTING PREP. GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED PITCH : K= TOOL ID NO. : T= R POINT : R= BO
  • Page 217B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS V : REMOVAL Input the depth of the pocket. Be sure to input. K : PITCH Input the machining allowance of one pass for rough cutting, in the Z direction. Cut dividing the machining allowance (V – Y) of the rough cutting by the pitch (K) into several passes.
  • Page 2182. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 YF : Z CUT SPEED It is decided automatically by pressing the F.S. AUTO soft key. It is the cutting feed rate in the Z direction from point R (R). It is calculated from the feed rate (F) and cutting condition file No. 476. YG : HOLE Z POINT It is the Z poin
  • Page 219B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS b) When the machining operation (B) is a bottom finish cutting operation. Before bottom finishing X C R V Y Z After bottom finishing X C R V Z 1. Machine an amount according to the bottom finishing allowance (Y). 2. The bottom finish cutting is not done un
  • Page 2202. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 d) When the machining operation (B) is a chamfering operation. Before chamfering C R V Z After chamfering R V Z 1. The chamfer (C) is cue in cut in one pass. 2. For the method of calculating the path of the chamfering tool, refer Side Preparation (ZS01) (3
  • Page 221B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS In canned cycles, parameters Nos. 5114 and 5115 are referred to. 9224 Retract depth during hole (peck) machining Unit of setting: 1/1000 mm 1/10000 inch 9225 Dwell during hole machining and hole (peck) machining Unit of setting: 1/1000 – 211 –
  • Page 2222. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.7.2 Square pocket (ZP02) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME U 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 POCKETTING POCKETTING PREP.END MILL R V (1) (2) (X,Y) A POCKETTING :SQUARE POCKET COORDINATES : W= * U LENGTH : U= START POINT : B= (1)
  • Page 223B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (Quadrangular pocket, rough cutting, and cutting operation diagram) 1. 2. 3. 7. 6. 8. 9. 5. b) When the machining operation (B) is a bottom finish cutting operation. 1. Rapid traverse up to the start point. 2. Rapid traverse along the Z–axis up to point Z
  • Page 2242. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (Quadrangular pocket, bottom finish cutting, and cutting operation diagram) 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 5. c) When the operation (B) is a side finish cutting operation. Refer to ”(c) When the machining operation (B) is a side finish cutting” in ”(3) Operation descripti
  • Page 225B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.7.3 Circle pocket (ZP03) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 POCKETTING POCKETTING PREP.END MILL R (2) (1) (X,Y) POCKETTING :CIRCLE POCKET COORDINATES : W= * RADIUS : R= WAY OF CUTN :YA=DOWN CUT STA
  • Page 2262. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.7.4 Track pocket (ZP04) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME U 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 POCKETTING POCKETTING PREP.END MILL (X,Y) R (1) (2) A POCKETTING :TRACK POCKET COORDINATES : W= * DISTANCE : U= WAY OF CUTN :YA=DOWN CUT
  • Page 227B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.7.5 Polygonal pocket (ZP05) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 1 × 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 POCKETTING POCKETTING PREP.END MILL × 5 2× (U,V) × × 3 4 POCKETTING :POLY. POCKET COORDINATES : W= * Y : Y= Y :YH= STARTING X : U=
  • Page 2282. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 1st top 2nd top 5th top Start point (U,V) X : Side finishing allowance 4th top 3rd top d/2 : Tool radius 2. Connect each corner of the drawing offset by the tool diameter with the start point (U, V), and di- vide equally the longest line segment by the cut
  • Page 229B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 4. Connect the equally divided points of each line segment, and cut spirally from inside in the order of 1st and 2nd corner from the start point (U, V). 1st top 2nd top 5th top 4th top 3rd top (A–2) Some of the concave polygon shapes which cannot be normal
  • Page 2302. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 c) When the machining operation (B) is a side finish cutting operation. The side finish allowance is cut along each vertex as in the figure below. 1st top 2nd top 5th top Start point (U,V) 4th top 3rd top d) When the machining operation (B) is a chamfering
  • Page 231B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.7.6 Polygonal pokt (with radius) (ZP06) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 4× 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 POCKETTING POCKETTING PREP.END MILL 1 × (U,V) 2 3 × × POCKETTING :POLY–R POCKET COORDINATES : W= * Y : Y= RAD. :YH= STA
  • Page 2322. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.7.7 Grooving (ZP07) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING U NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 POCKETTING POCKETTING PREP.END MILL (1) (2) (X,Y) YC YD A POCKETTING :GROOVING COORDINATES : W= * U LENGTH : U= APPROACH : YC= 5. WAY OF CUT
  • Page 233B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (Grooving, rough cutting, and cutting operation diagram) 1. 2. 4. 3. 7. 6. It does not apply when the groove width is not big enough for the tool diameter. b) When the machining operation (B) is a bottom finish cutting operation. 1. Rapid traverse up to th
  • Page 2342. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 6. The groove bottom side is cut leaving the side finish allowance (X). 7. Rapid traverse back to the common safety point Z c) When the machining operation (B) is a side finish cutting operation 1. Rapid traverse up to the start point 2. Rapid traverse alo
  • Page 235B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.7.8 Cont pocket prep (ZP08) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–3 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME T 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING C R J K V Y Z 70% X A POCKETTING :CONTOR POCKET GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED CUTTING DIR. : U= X AXIS BOTTOM PITCH : J= COO
  • Page 2362. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2) Input item description B : PROCESS There are seven processes, namely, the ”ROUGHING”, ”FINISHING”, ”Chamfering”, ”HOLE MA- CHINING”, ”HOLE (PECK)”, SPIRAL BOTTOM FINISH”, AND ”SPIRAL SIDE FINISH”. The ma- chining processes that can be specified differ d
  • Page 237B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 3) Operating procedure a) Cutting pocket and island walls 1. The tool moves to the supplementary approach point of the pocket wall (point A in the figure) at rapid traverse. 2. Rapid traverse along the Z axis to point R. 3. The tool moves to the machining
  • Page 2382. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 8. The same operations as described in steps 1. to 7. are repeated to cut all island walls. b) Area machining (two–way cutting) 1. The tool moves from point R to the Z–axis machining point along the Z–axis at the specified cutting feedrate. 2. The tool cut
  • Page 239B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS c) Area machining (one–way cutting) 1. The tool moves from point R to the Z–axis machining point along the Z–axis at the specified cutting feedrate. 2. Assuming that one cutting stroke horizontally along the X–axis (or horizontally along the Y–axis if the
  • Page 2402. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 d) Finishing 1. The tool moves to the supplementary approach point of the pocket wall (point A in the figure) at rapid traverse. 2. The tool moves to point R along the Z–axis at rapid traverse. 3. The tool moves to the approach start point (point B in the
  • Page 241B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.7.9 Contour grooving preparation (ZP09) PROGRAM O1000(MANUAL–1) PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS––4 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL T FACING SQUARE BIDIR 70% C PROCESS END 003 HOLE TAPPING CENTE
  • Page 2422. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 For an explanation of other input items, refer to ”(2) Input item description” of ”Contour pocketing preparation.” 3) Operation description a) Rough machining A groove is cut by moving the tool in order from 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to 6, as shown below: 2 1
  • Page 243B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 7. The tool moves by means of rapid traverse to the machining end point (point G) along the X– and Y–axes simultaneously. Cutting is performed along the Z–axis, after which an arc is cut via auxilia- ry point 2 (point H) to auxiliary point 3 (point E). The
  • Page 2442. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 c) Chamfering 1. The right and left sides of the groove are chamfered separately in the same manner as that for finish machining for the groove sides. Center line Zc of the groove Dc d) When the machining operation (B) is a hole machining or hole (peck) op
  • Page 245B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.8 NC Language PROGRAM O1000(MANUAL–1) PAGE :01/ EDITING 01 POSITIONING 02 LINE 03 ARC 04 STOP/END 05 FEED RATE 06 COOLANT 00 30 01 98 MM/MIN 02 99 INCH/MIN 07 SPINDLE 08 NC LANG. /MIN SELECT FORM SOFT–KEYS. < 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 GUIDAN PROCES CE END
  • Page 2462. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.8.1 Positioning (ZN01) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING ( X,Y,Z) NC LANGUAGE :POSITIONING G CODE : G= 0. X COMMAND : X= Y COMMAND : Y= Z COMMAND : Z= INPUT THE POSITION X COORD. < GUIDAN INPUT CE END
  • Page 247B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.8.2 Line (ZN02) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING ( X,Y,Z) F NC LANGUAGE :LINE G CODE : G= 1. FEED RATE : F= X COMMAND : X= Y COMMAND : Y= Z COMMAND : Z= INPUT THE END POINT X COORD VALLE OF THE LINEA
  • Page 2482. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.8.3 Arc (ZN03) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING START POINT END POINT (X,Y) R J END POINT START POINT (X,Y) I (CENTER) (NOTE) RADIUS OF ARC MORE THEN 180 DEG. IS EXPRESSED WITH NEG- NC LANGUAGE :ARC
  • Page 249B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.8.4 Program stop/end (ZN04) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING M CODE FUNCTION NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 0 PROGRAM STOP 1 OPTIONAL STOP 2 END OF PROGRAM 30 END OF TAPE 98 SUBPROGRAM CALL 99 END OF SUBPROGRAM NC LANGUAGE :STOP/E
  • Page 2502. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.8.5 Feed rate (ZN05) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING F CODE MM/MIN. INCH/MIN. 1 1 0.01 2000 2000 20.00 8000 8000 80.00 NC LANGUAGE :FEED RATE FEED RATE : F= INPUT THE FEED RATE. < GUIDAN INPUT CE EN
  • Page 251B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.8.6 Coolant (ZN06) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING M CODE FUNCTION NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 8 COOLANT ON 9 COOLANT OFF NC LANGUAGE :COOLANT M CODE : M= INPUT THE M CODE. < GUIDAN INPUT CE END 1) Screen explanation Select th
  • Page 2522. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.8.7 Spindle (ZN07) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING M CODE FUNCTION NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 3 SPINDLE CW ROTATION 4 SPINDLE CCW ROTATION 5 SPINDLE STOP 19 ORIENTED SPINDLE STOP NC LANGUAGE :SPINDLE SPINDL SPED : S= M CODE :
  • Page 253B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.8.8 NC language (ZN08) PROGRAM O1000(MANUAL–1) PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL FACING SQUARE BIDIR PROCESS END 003 HOLE TAPPING CENTER DRI TAPPING DRILL TAPPING DRILL TAPPING TAP
  • Page 2542. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.9 2 + 1/2 Convex Cut PROGRAM O1234 PAGE :01/ EDITING 01 CUX QUAD PR 02 CUX HEMISPHERE 03 CUX HALF CYL L 04 CUX HLF CYL RING 05 COPY(RANDOM) 06 COPY(PATTERN) WHEN COPYING EACH MENU,SELECT EITHER ONE IN ADVANCE. SELECT SOFTKEY. < 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 GU
  • Page 255B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.9.1 2 + 1/2 Convex cut prep. (ZV01) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–3 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T R YF K V J I Z X U 2+1/2 CVX :2.5CVX CUT PREP GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED SIDE PITCH : I= BOTTOM FINSH : Y= * R PO
  • Page 2562. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 Side removal diagram U U I : SIDE PITCH Input the side removal per rough cutting. Cut the removal (U–X) in rough cutting several times for each pitch (I). Cut the removal (U–X) in rough cutting once if nothing is input. X : SIDE FINISH Input the removal in
  • Page 257B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS M : COOLANT This is the coolant used in this machining menu. It is automatically set by the software key ”F.S. AUTO”. The coolant set by the initial setting menu is displayed. It can be modified as needed after it has been set automatically. S : SPINDLE SP
  • Page 2582. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 b) When the machining process (B) is bottom finish cutting Convex type bottom finish cutting order diagram U’ U I X 1 2 Y Number indicates the order of machining . Before bottom finish cutting After bottom finish cutting 1. One cutting is carried out for s
  • Page 259B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.9.2 CVX QUAD PR (ZV02) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME YC 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING (1) 002 2+1/2 CUX 2.5CUX CUT PREP END MILL U SIDE DIR A (2) CENTER X AXIS (X,Y) U I YI 2+1/2 CVX :CVX QUAD PR COORDINATES : W= * LENGTH1 : U
  • Page 2602. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 YH : DEPTH 2 Input the height of the other side of quadrate pillar. If nothing has been input, it is assumed that the height 1 has been input. YI : WIDTH 2 Input the width of the other side of quadrate pillar. If nothing has been input, it is assumed that
  • Page 261B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (Convex quadrate pillar rough cutting (upper surface) procedure) i. ii. iii. iv. vi. v. 1. Rapid traverse to the start point (approach amount (YC) is added) 2. Rapid traverse along Z axis to R point 3. The Z axis is lowered by the cutting feed (YE) for bot
  • Page 2622. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 7. The Z–axis goes up to the common safety Z point by rapid traverse. (Convex quadrate pillar Rough cutting procedure) 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. 6. 7. b) When the machining process (B) is bottom finish cutting: 1. Rapid traverse to the start point (approach amount (Y
  • Page 263B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 5. The procedure 3. above is repeated until the side removal (U–X) in rough cutting. 6. The Z–axis goes up to the common safety Z point. (Convex quadrate pillar Bottom finish cutting procedure) 1. 2. 4. 3. 6. 5. c) When the machining process (B) is side fi
  • Page 2642. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 5. The Z–axis goes up to the common safety Z point. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Rapid traverse to the start point (approach amount (YC) is added) 7. Rapid traverse along Z axis to R point 8. The Z axis is lowered by the cutting feed (YE) by the amount of finish pitc
  • Page 265B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (Convex quadrate pillar side finish cutting procedure) 6. 7. 8. 9. 11. 10. – 255 –
  • Page 2662. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.9.3 CVX hemisphere (ZV03) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING (2) NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 2+1/2 CUX 2.5CUX CUT PREP END MILL YC (1) (3) (4) H U 2+1/2 CVX :CVX HEMISPHERE COORDINATES : W= * RADIUS : R= APPROACH :YC= 5. WAY
  • Page 267B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 3) Operation description The basic operation in each machining process is the same as that of CVX QUAD PR (ZV02). See ”2.9.2 (3)” for details. – 257 –
  • Page 2682. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.9.4 CVX half CYL L (ZV04) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME (2) 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 2+1/2 CUX 2.5CUX CUT PREP END MILL (X,Y) U A CENTER YC (1) H D 2+1/2 CVX :CVX HALF CYL L COORDINATES : W= * RADIUS : I= RADIUS : R=
  • Page 269B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS D : WIDTH Input the width of semicylinder. Input either height (H) or diameter (U). If nothing has been input, it is assumed that the radius (R) has been input. A : START ANGLE Input this when the work slants toward the X–axis in reference to the center (X
  • Page 2702. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.9.5 CVX HLF CYL ring (ZV05) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 2+1/2 CUX 2.5CUX CUT PREP END MILL YC A (1) (X,Y) (2) H D 2+1/2 CVX :CVX HLF CYL RING COORDINATES : W= * RADIUS : I= WIDTH : D= WAY OF
  • Page 271B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.10 2 + 1/2 Concave Cut PROGRAM O1234 PAGE :01/ EDITING 01 CCV QUAD PR 02 CCV HEMISPHERE 03 CCV HALF CYL L 04 CCV HLF CYL RING 05 COPY(RANDOM) 06 COPY(PATTERN) WHEN COPYING EACH MENU,SELECT EITHER ONE IN ADVANCE. SELECT SOFTKEY. < 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
  • Page 2722. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.10.1 2 + 1/2 Concave cut prep. (ZC01) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–4 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME T 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING E*2D R XC YF Z I J Y 2+1/2 CCV :2.5CCV CUT PREP GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED BOTTOM FINSH : Y= * TOOL ID NO. : T=
  • Page 273B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 1) Screen description Always select this screen for performing the 2.5 concavo cutting. Input the position data in the Z direction and data related to tools. The pre–tool and machining process are automatically set by ”TOOL AUTO”. There are a maximum of fo
  • Page 2742. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 Q : TOOL NAME The tool name corresponding to the value input to the tool ID number (T) is read from the tool file and the tool name is displayed. B : PROCESS There are four types of machining processes, namely ”Rough cutting”, ”Bottom finish cutting”, ”Sid
  • Page 275B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 3) Concave type cutting operation description The 2.5 concave type cutting is divided into the following four processes depending on the machining process (B). 1. Rough cutting 2. Bottom finish (concave quadrate pillar with corner rounding only) 3. Side fi
  • Page 2762. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 b) When the machining process (B) is bottom finish cutting (concave quadrate pillar with corner rounding only): (Concave type bottom finish cutting procedure) X R C Z Depth Y X R C Z Depth Y 1. Cutting amount is machined by bottom finish removal (Y). 2. Th
  • Page 277B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS c) When the machining process (B) is side finish cutting (Concave type side finish cutting procedure) Before side finish cutting R C J Z Depth X NOTE Only the concave quadrate pillar is machined from the top to bottom. After side finish cutting R C J Z Dep
  • Page 2782. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 d) When the machining process (B) is chamfering (Concave type chamfering procedure) Before chamfering R C Z Depth After chamfering R Z Depth The chamfering amount (C) is cut at one time. When no chamfering amount (C) has been input, cham- fering is not per
  • Page 279B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.10.2 CCV QUAD PR with Corner Rounding (ZC02) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 2+1/2 CCV 2.5CCV CUT PREP END MILL U SIDE DIR U A (X,Y) CENTER (X,Y) I YI YH H YL R 2+1/2 CCV :CCV QUAD PR COORDINATE
  • Page 2802. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (Concave quadrate pillar with corner rounding rough cutting procedure) 1. 2. 3. 4. 8. 7. 6. 5. b) When the machining process (B) is bottom finish cutting: 1. Rapid traverse to the start point 2. Rapid traverse by Z point coordinate (Z) + bottom allowance (
  • Page 281B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (Concave quadrate pillar with corner rounding bottom finish cutting procedure) 1. 2. 3. 7. 6. 4. 5. c) When the machining process (B) is side finish machining: 1. Rapid traverse to the start point 2. Rapid traverse to machining point +3 mm along the Z–axis
  • Page 2822. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (Concave quadrate pillar with corner rounding side finish cutting procedure) 1. 2. 5. 4. 3. 8. 6. 7. d) When the machining process (B) is chamfering: 1. Rapid traverse to the start point 2. Rapid traverse to machining point +3 mm along the Z–axis (Refer to
  • Page 283B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (Concave quadrate pillar with corner rounding chamfering procedure) 5. 4. 5. 6. – 273 –
  • Page 2842. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.10.3 CCV hemisphere (ZC03) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING (2) 002 2+1/2 CCV 2.5CCV CUT PREP END MILL (1) (X,Y) (3) (4) U R H 2+1/2 CCV :CCV HEMISPHERE COORDINATES : W= * RADIUS : R= WAY OF CUT : C=
  • Page 285B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.10.4 CCV half CYL L (ZC04) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME V 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING YA 002 2+1/2 CCV 2.5CCV CUT PREP END MILL (2) I A (1) U CENTER D R 2+1/2 CCV :CCV HALF CYL L COORDINATES : W= * RADIUS : I= RADIUS : R= W
  • Page 2862. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.10.5 CCV HLF CYL ring (ZC05) PROGRAM O1000 PAGE :01/ EDITING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 2+1/2 CCV 2.5CCV CUT PREP END MILL YA I (2) (1) D R 2+1/2 CCV :CCV HLF CYL RING COORDINATES : W= * RADIUS : I= WIDTH : D= WAY OF CUT
  • Page 287B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.11 Contour Cutting Programming Contour programming can be used for the following cutting: 1) Side cutting 2) Pocket cutting 3) Groove cutting 2.11.1 Contour side cutting Contour side cutting forms a specified contour that consists of lines and arcs as sh
  • Page 2882. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A APPROACH CIR- CIR- TANGENT VERTICAL TYPE CUMSCRIB CUMSCRIB ED CIRCLE ED CIRCLE CLOCK- COUNTER- WISE CLOCK- WISE D CUTTER RIGHT LEFT COMPENSA- TION (1) Screen explanation When the [INPUT END] soft key is pressed on the contour side prepara
  • Page 289B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS Unit of setting : 1/1000 mm 1/10000 inch I : APPROACH POINT DISTANCE J : APPROACH POINT DISTANCE Distance from the approach point to the machining start point. The approach point is determined from the approach radius and this data. With both distances, th
  • Page 2902. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (3) Explanation of operation (a) For CIRCUMSCRIBED CIRCLE CLOCKWISE/CIRCUMSCRIBED CIRCLE COUNTERCLOCKWISE Registration in memory ZY10 (start point) X_Y_ X: Machining start point coordinate X Y: Machining start point coordinate Y ZY14 (approach) X_Y_R_E_H_A
  • Page 291B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (b) For TANGENT Registration in memory ZY10 (start point) X_Y_ X: Machining start point coordinate X Y: Machining start point coordinate Y ZY14 (approach) X_Y_E_H_A_D_F_ X: Approach point coordinate X Y: Approach point coordinate Y E: Auxiliary approach po
  • Page 2922. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (c) For VERTICAL Registration in memory ZY10 (start point) X_Y_ X: Machining start point coordinate X Y: Machining start point coordinate Y ZY14 (approach) X_Y_A_D_F_ X: Approach point coordinate X Y: Approach point coordinate Y A: Approach type D: Cutter
  • Page 293B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS On the screen in the above figure, pressing the rightmost soft key [+] changes the soft key display to that shown in the figure below. 2. Horizontal line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 B HORIZON- ² ³ TAL DIREC- TION (1) Screen explanation When the [²] or [³] soft key is
  • Page 2942. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 3. Vertical line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 B VERTICAL ± ° DIRECTION (1) Screen explanation When the [±] or [°] soft key is pressed on the figure selection screen, this screen appears. (2) Explanation of input items Refer to ”(2) Explanation of input items” of ”Horiz
  • Page 295B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 4. Slanted line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 B MOVEMENT ½ ¾ ¼ ¿ DIRECTION H HORIZON- HORIZON- RIGHT TAL/RIGHT TAL ANGLE ANGLE (1) Screen explanation When the [½], [¾], [¼], or [¿] soft key is pressed on the figure selection screen, this screen appears. (2) Explanation
  • Page 2962. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 [Programming figure example] To enter the figure shown above, the slant of slanted line No5 can be specified as follows: H : HORIZONTAL/RIGHT ANGLE = HORIZONTAL P : REFERENCE BLOCK NUMBER = 3 U : AUXILIARY POINT X COORDINATE V : AUXILIARY POINT Y COORDINAT
  • Page 297B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 5. Arc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 B MOVEMENT DIRECTION (1) Screen explanation When the [ ] or [ ] soft key is pressed on the figure selection screen, this screen appears. (2) Explanation of input items B : DIRECTION OF ROTATION Select between the [ ] and [ ] soft key
  • Page 2982. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 As shown in the figure below, an arc is defined by specifying the angle of the slant of the tangent straight line at the start point of the arc Q, arc radius R, and direction B. The end point of the circle can be defined by specifying the length of the cho
  • Page 299B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (2) Explanation of input items B : CHAMFER AMOUNT Enter the amount of chamfer at a corner. This item must always be specified. NOTE It is not possible to enter chamfer amounts in succession. I I Chamfer amount 8. Corner R (1) Screen explanation When the [C
  • Page 3002. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 9. Cancel By pressing the [CANCEL] soft key, the last entered contour figure is deleted. This is useful for modifying or reentering a contour figure. 10. Escape 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A ESCAPE CIR- CIR- TANGENT VERTICAL TYPE CUMSCRIB CUMSCRIB ED CIRCLE ED CIRCLE
  • Page 301B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS R : ESCAPE RADIUS Radius assumed to move from the machining end point to the escape point. This item must always be specified. The initial value can be set for parameter No. 9431. 9431 Initial value of the escape radius Unit of setting : 1/1000 mm 1/10000
  • Page 3022. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 Registration in memory ZY15 (escape) X_Y_B_C_D_E_R_F_A X: Escape point coordinate X Y: Escape point coordinate Y B: Target point coordinate X C: Target point coordinate Y D: Auxiliary escape point X E: Auxiliary escape point Y R: Escape radius F: Escape ra
  • Page 303B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (c) For VERTICAL Registration in memory ZY15 (escape) X_Y_B_C_D_F_A_ X: Escape point coordinate X Y: Escape point coordinate Y B: Target point coordinate X C: Target point coordinate Y D: Auxiliary escape point X F: Escape rate Z A: Escape type Results of
  • Page 3042. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.11.2 Contour pocketing A Contour pocketing A is used to machine a pocket with an arbitrary figure consisting of straight lines and arcs, such as that shown in the figure below. In a pocket, up to six islands can be specified. The heights of the individ-
  • Page 305B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 H CUTTER LEFT RIGHT COMPENSA- COM- COM- TION DIREC- PENSA- PENSA- TION TION TION Q CUTTING UP TWO–WAY DOWN DRCT. (1) Screen explanation When the [INPUT END] soft key is pressed on the contour pocketing preparation screen, this screen is alw
  • Page 3062. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 F : Z AXIS FEEDRATE Feedrate assumed up to the machining Z point. This item must always be specified. The initial value can be set for parameter No. 9406. 9406 Initial value of the Z axis feedrate Unit of setting : 1/1000 mm 1/10000 inch 2. Specification o
  • Page 307B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS For an explanation of contour figures such as straight lines and arcs, refer to ”Contour side.” NOTE When defining a pocket figure, specify a point on a side as the start point of the pocket outer wall. For example, when defining a pocket shown in the figu
  • Page 3082. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (2) Explanation of input items Q: ISLAND REQUIRED? Following the specification of the pocket, select between the [YES] and [NO] soft keys to specify whether island figures are to be specified. When the [NO] soft key is pressed, followed by the [INPUT END]
  • Page 309B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 5. Island outer wall end 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Q END/CON- END CONTINUE TINUE? (1) Screen explanation When the [END] soft key is pressed on the figure selection screen, this screen appears. On this screen, specify whether to continue the entry of an island figure
  • Page 3102. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.11.3 Contour pocketing B (option) Contour pocketing B is used to machine a pocket figure programmed with arbitrary straight lines and arcs from the inside to the outside or from the outside to the inside in a spiral fashion (web fashion). After the tool
  • Page 311B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (a) When the machining process (B) is rough machining 1. Rapid traverse to the start point. The start point is automatically calculated by the system. 2. Rapid traverse along the Z axis to the machining start point. The machining start point can be specifi
  • Page 3122. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 9473 Clearance amount in the tool diameter direction (Cr) 9474 Clearance amount in the tool axis direction (Ct) Unit of setting : 1/1000 mm/min 1/10000 inch/min NOTE Depending on the clearance amount and the method of movement during in–feed, the tool may
  • Page 313B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS Specify the cutting method at corners during pocketing. CNR = 0 : Interpolates corners with arcs. = 1 : Interpolates corners with straight lines. Specify whether to machine the top of islands. ILA = 0: Machines the top by controlling the depth of cut. = 1:
  • Page 3142. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (c) When the machining process (B) is chamfer Refer to ”(d) Finish machining” of ”(3) Explanation of operation” of ”Contour pocketing prepa- ration (ZP09).” (d) When the machining process (B) is hole machining or hole (peck) Refer to ”Explanation of operat
  • Page 315B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.11.4 Contour grooving Contour grooving is used to machine a groove with an arbitrary figure consisting of straight lines and arcs, such as that shown in the figure below. NOTE In contour grooving, rough machining is executed while decreasing the amount o
  • Page 3162. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (2) Explanation of input items X : START POINT X COORDINATE Y : START POINT Y COORDINATE Enter the absolute X and Y coordinates of the machining start point of a contour grooving figure. F : Z AXIS FEEDRATE Feedrate assumed up to the machining Z pint. This
  • Page 317B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 3. Contour end When the [CONTOUR END] soft key is pressed on the figure selection screen, the data for the created contour figure is stored in the program memory. This allows a series of contour figures to be specified. CAUTION When entering a contour figu
  • Page 3182. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.11.5 Calculating a contour figure A contour figure is hereinafter called a figure block. A figure block whose end point has not been determined yet is called a pending figure block. A pending figure block is displayed as a dashed line. The contour figure
  • Page 319B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2. (End point of 1., start point of 2.) 1. Y When the figure block is an arc, the intersection selection request screen (below) is displayed. Specify 1 or 2 to select a desired intersection. PROGRAM O6000 PAGE :01/ CREATING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME TOOL
  • Page 3202. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 4. When (B), (Q), and (Y) are programmed ⇒ The intersection between the current and preceding figure blocks is calculated. Q (End point of 1., start point of 2.) (End point of 2.)2. 1. (c) When the preceding figure block is pending and the contact point is
  • Page 321B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 3. When (X) is programmed ⇒ As with 1. above, the contact point selection request screen is displayed. Select a desired contact point on the screen. X 1 Y 2 4. When (B) and (Y) are programmed ⇒ From the two contact points, select the contact point whose Y
  • Page 3222. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 6. When (X) and (Y) are programmed ⇒ As with 4. above, the horizontal line that is not pending is created. X 1 Y (2) Vertical line Positive direction of a vertical line (B) Y coordinate of the end point of a vertical line (Y) X coordinate of a vertical lin
  • Page 323B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 3. When (X) and (Y) are programmed ⇒ The vertical line is uniquely defined. (End point) (XS,Y) (Start point) (XS,YS) (b) When the preceding figure block is pending and the contact point is not specified 1. When (B) is programmed ⇒ A warning message is disp
  • Page 3242. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 3. When (X) and (Y) are programmed ⇒ The intersection between the current and preceding figure blocks is calculated. (X,Y) 2. 1. (End point of 1., start point of 2.) 4. When (B), (Q), and (X) are programmed ⇒ The intersection between the current and preced
  • Page 325B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2. When (B), and (Q) are programmed ⇒ As with 1. above, the contact point selection request screen is displayed. Select a desired contact point on the screen. Q 1 2 3. When (Y) is programmed ⇒ As with 1. above, the contact point selection request screen is
  • Page 3262. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 5. When (B), (Q), and (X) are programmed ⇒ As with 4. above, the vertical line that is not pending is created. X Q 1 6. When (X) and (Y) are programmed ⇒ As with 4 above, the vertical line that is not pending is created. (X,Y) 1 (3) Oblique line Positive d
  • Page 327B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2. When (B), (Q), and (J/K < 90°) are programmed ⇒ The oblique line is uniquely defined. (End point) Q K (Start point) 3. When (Q) and (J/Ky 90° ) are programmed ⇒ The oblique is uniquely defined. (End point) Q K (Start point) 4. When (Q), (I), and (J/K) a
  • Page 3282. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 6. When (J/Ky 90° ) is programmed ⇒ The oblique line is pending. Q K (Start point) 7. When (I) and (J/K) are programmed ⇒ The oblique line is pending. Q J (Start point) 8. When (B), (J/K < 90° ), and (X) or (Y) are programmed 9. When (J/Ky 90° ) and (X) or
  • Page 329B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (End point) (X,Y) 2. (End point of 1., start point of 2.) 1. When the figure block is an arc, the intersection selection request screen (below) is displayed. Specify 1 or 2 to select a desired intersection. PROGRAM O6005 PAGE :01/ CREATING NO. CYCLE PROCES
  • Page 3302. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 4. When (X) and (Y) are programmed ⇒ The intersection between the current and preceding figure blocks is calculated. PROGRAM O6000 PAGE :01/ CREATING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME TOOL NO N–DAI FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 POCKETTING CONTOR PO
  • Page 331B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2. When (B), (R), (X), and (Y/K) are programmed ⇒ The arc of a smaller circle is selected. (End point) (X,Y) R (Start point) 3. When (B), (I), (J), (X), and (Y/K) are programmed ⇒ The arc is uniquely defined. (X,Y) (End point) (Start point) (I,J) 4. When (
  • Page 3322. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 5. When (B) and (R) are programmed ⇒ Specify a contact point and X coordinate of the end point of a horizontal line. Then, the arc can be defined uniquely. (X,Y) 1. R Contact point 3. 2. (b) Data programming when the preceding figure block is pending and t
  • Page 333B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2. When (B), (I), (J), and (Y/K) are programmed ⇒ The contact point between the current and preceding figure blocks is calculated. (End point of 2.) (I,J) 2. K (Start point of 1.) Contact point 1. 3. When (B), (I), (J), (X), and (Y/K) are programmed ⇒ The
  • Page 3342. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2. (Start point of 1.) R (I,J) 1. Contact point 2. When (B), (I), (J), (Y/K), and (R) (for an arc whose direction is the same as that of an arc specified in the preceding block) are programmed ⇒ The contact point between the current and preceding figure bl
  • Page 335B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (5) Specifying a line that touches two arcs 2. 3. (I3,J3) 1. (I1,J1) 1. Arc created by programming (B), (I), and (J) (pending) 2. Oblique line created by programming only (B) (pending) 3. Arc created by programming (B), (R), (I), and (J) If the above figur
  • Page 3362. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.11.6 Contour repetition function (option) (1) Outline In contouring by conversational automatic programming, a series of figures can be automatically repeated several times. There are three repetition types. This function helps the operator to program ev
  • Page 337B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 4. Screen configuration PROGRAM O0040(CONTOUR–2) PAGE :01/ CREATING 5 6 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME TOOL NO N–DIA FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 SIDE CUTING CONTOR PREP. END MILL 65. 10.000 229. 1272. 1 START PT. X= –10.4 Y= –10. 2 APPROA X= 0
  • Page 3382. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (2) Explanation of input items R: NO. OF REPEAT Specify the repetition count. (3) Operation procedure 1. Create the figure to be repeated, then press the [TRANSLAT CO] soft key. The linear move- ment screen is displayed. 2. Input 2 for NO. OF REPEAT (R), a
  • Page 339B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 6. Press the [EXEC] soft key to confirm the figure. 1.2 Rotation PROGRAM O0040(CONTOUR–2) PAGE :01/ CREATING–ROT.COPY 5 6 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME Y 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 SIDE CUTING CONTOR PREP. END MILL END PT. 4 1 START PT. X= 2 APPROA X= 3
  • Page 3402. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 NOTE As the rotation angle, the angle between the line connecting the start point of a speci- fied figure and the rotation center, and the line connecting the end point and the rota- tion center, is normally specified. If a different angle is specified, mo
  • Page 341B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (3) Operation procedure Refer to ”(3) Operation procedure” of ”Linear movement.” NOTE 1 If the program expands to more than 50 blocks as a result of repetition, an alarm is issued. NOTE 2 When a corner R and chamfer are included in a figure to be repeated,
  • Page 3422. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.11.7 Contour editing (1) Inserting Figure data is inserted after the block specified with the cursor as follows: 1. Move the cursor to the position at which data is to be inserted. The soft keys change as follows: > DELETE ALTER INSERT FIGURE WINDOW Fig.
  • Page 343B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.11.8 Contour figure window function During contour programming, the programmed contour figure is drawn in a window. The contour figure dis- played in the window can be resized by using the scaling function. The conventional method of display can also be
  • Page 3442. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (2) Figure scaling function Pressing the [+] soft key on the figure selection screen displays the soft keys used for scaling. SCALE1 : ncreases the scaling factor applied to the display of the contour figure. The scaling factor can be increased to a maximu
  • Page 345B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.11.9 Contour alarms (1) Alarm types Alarms are handled according to their types as follows: (i) Alarms related to input data (ii) Alarms related to the calculation of the intersections (iii) General alarms other than (i) and (ii) above (iv) System alarms
  • Page 3462. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 14. Cannot alter other contour form. ⇒ Figures such as those for the approach or start point, or those specified in screens such as the screen for pocket wall start/end or island wall start/end cannot be changed to oth- er figures. 15. Cannot make the last
  • Page 347B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.11.10 Restrictions and rules on calculating the contour (1) Rules on the automatic determination of the tangent When the calculation of the tangent of a line and arc yields two points, one of the two points is automatically selected as the tangent by the
  • Page 3482. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (c) Arc and oblique line (i) When first an arc is defined and then an oblique line is defined (the slope is given for the oblique line) A tangent vector on an arc is determined so that it indicates the direction in which the tool moves along the arc. If th
  • Page 349B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS A B Intersection A is selected. (X) (ii) When first a horizontal line is defined and then an arc is defined When the X coordinate of the start point of the horizontal line, (X), and the positive horizontal direc- tion, (B), of the line are given, the direc
  • Page 3502. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (ii) When first and an oblique line is defined and then an arc is defined When the X and Y coordinates of the start point of the oblique line, (X) and (Y), and the positive direction, (B), of the line are given, the directions from the start point to the i
  • Page 351B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (3) The circle which contacts non–intersecting two circles Input Data Circle C1 : Direction of Rotation, Center Point, Radius Circle C2 : Direction of Rotation, Radius Circle C3 : Direction of Rotation, Center Point, Radius Circle C2, which contacts circle
  • Page 3522. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (5) Others (a) Specify both the X and Y coordinates of the specified points for an arc. (X, ?) (?, Y) Arc C can’t be defined. C (b) A circle with tangent lines which do not intersect (parallel lines) cannot be defined by only specifying the direction of ro
  • Page 353B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.12 U–axis Machining (Option) 2.12.1 U–axis machining menu items By enabling the movement of a tool along the U–axis (in the radial direction), lathe cutting functions can be added to a machining center. Such additional U–axis machining functions are prov
  • Page 3542. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (2) Inner contour (INNER CONTOR) Select this item to perform inner surface U–axis contouring. (3) End face contour (FACE CONTOR) Select this item to perform end face U–axis contouring. (4) Outer groove (OUTER GROOVE) Select this item to perform outer surfa
  • Page 355B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.12.2 Creating and editing a U–axis machining program 2.12.2.1 Outer contour (ZU01) PROGRAM O0010(U–AXIS DEMO) PAGE :01/ CREATING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T X (R,Z) U YA K E Y V U–AXIS MACHIN:OUTER CONTOR
  • Page 3562. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (2) Explanation of input items YB : GROUP COPY When ”GROUP COPY” is selected, this menu is used to designate whether the selection is made valid. ”Group Copy is not used.” if there is no setting. W : COORDINATES Specify this to modify the work coordinate s
  • Page 357B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS R : CUT PT. U/R – CUT PT. U (U–axis machining) Specify the U coordinate (using the workpiece coordinate system) of a cutting start point by enter- ing a radius value. If this item is not specified, an automatically calculated point is assumed.
  • Page 3582. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 YD : DIRECTION OF ROTATION This item specifies the direction of rotation about the spindle. Select between the [FORWARD] and [REVERSE] soft keys. Contour data (a) U–axis preparation PROGRAM O0010(U–AXIS DEND) PAGE :01/ CREATING SPECIFY CUTTING DIRECTION DU
  • Page 359B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS [Normal] [High–speed] A : ROUGHNESS (Specified when finishing is to be performed) Specify a surface roughness for finishing by pressing the corresponding soft key ([1∇] to [10∇∇∇∇]). These soft keys are also displayed on page 2. – Roughing Surface roughnes
  • Page 3602. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (b) Specification of the machining start point PROGRAM O0010(U–AXIS DEND) PAGE :01/ CREATING SPECIFY THE START POINT. NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING U 002 U–AXS MACHIN OUTER CONTOR OUT–GENRAL OUTER CONTOR OUT–GENRAL (UU ,Z) 1 Z CON
  • Page 361B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.12.2.2 Inner contour PROGRAM O0010(U–AXIS DEND) PAGE :01/ CREATING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T (R,Z) U YA K V Y X U–AXS MACHIN :INNER CONTOR GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED HOLE DIA. : X= TOOL ID NO. : T= COORDINA
  • Page 3622. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (2) Explanation of input items V : EFFEC DEPTH Enter the effective depth of the workpiece in the Z direction. When hole machining is to be per- formed, enter the effective depth of the hole to be drilled. This item must always be specified. This item must
  • Page 363B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.12.2.3 End face contour PROGRAM O0010(U–AXIS DEND) PAGE :01/ CREATING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T X U YA E K (R,Z) Y V U–AXS MACHIN :FACE CONTOR GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED OUTER/HOLE : X= TOOL ID NO. : T= COO
  • Page 3642. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (2) Explanation of input items V : EFFEC HEIGH Enter the effective depth of the workpiece in the Z direction. This item must always be specified. X : OUTER/HOLE When performing forward cutting, enter the outer width of the workpiece to be machined. When pe
  • Page 365B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J CUTTING FOR- RE- DRCT. WARD VERSE K MOTION NOR- HIGH MAL SPEED A ROUGH- 1∇ 2∇ 3∇∇ 4∇∇ 5∇∇∇ 6∇∇∇ 7∇∇∇ 8∇∇∇∇ 9∇∇∇∇ 10∇∇∇∇ NESS (1) Screen explanation When all the necessary end face contour data is entered and the [INPUT END] soft key
  • Page 3662. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.12.2.4 Outer groove (ZU04) PROGRAM O0010(U–AXIS DEND) PAGE :01/ CREATING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T X Y (R,Z) V U–AXS MACHIN :OUTER GROOVE GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED OUTER WIDE : X= TOOL ID NO. : T= COORDINA
  • Page 367B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (2) Explanation of input items R : CUT PT. U/R – CUT PT. U (U–axis machining) Specify the U coordinate (using the workpiece coordinate system) for a cutting start point by en- tering a radius value. If this item is not specified, an automatically calculate
  • Page 3682. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (2) Explanation of input items Q : NUM OF GRV. When specifying multiple grooves, each having the same pitch, enter the number of grooves to be machined. If this item is not specified, the number of grooves is assumed to be 1. R : PITCH When cutting grooves
  • Page 369B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS +U Start point End point +Z For an explanation of other contour data, refer to ”Contour data” of ”Outer contour.” – 359 –
  • Page 3702. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.12.2.5 Inner groove (ZU05) PROGRAM O0010(U–AXIS DEND) PAGE :01/ CREATING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T YA Y (R,Z) V X U–AXS MACHIN :INNER GROOVE GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED HOLE DIA. : X= TOOL ID NO. : T= COORDI
  • Page 371B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (2) Explanation of input items R : CUT PT. U/R – CUT PT. U (U–axis machining) Specify the U coordinate (in the workpiece coordinate system) of the cutting start point by enter- ing a radius value. When this item is not specified, an automatically calculate
  • Page 3722. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.12.2.6 End face groove (ZU06) PROGRAM O0010(U–AXIS DEND) PAGE :01/ CREATING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T (R,Z) U YA V U–AXS MACHIN :FACE GROOVE GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED OUTER WIDE : X= TOOL ID NO. : T= COORD
  • Page 373B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (2) Explanation of input items R : CUT PT. U/R – CUT PT. U (U–axis machining) Specify the U coordinate (in the workpiece coordinate system) of a cutting start point by entering a radius value. When this item is not specified, an automatically calculated po
  • Page 3742. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 [Positive value] Pitch Pitch +U Basic groove +Z [Negative value] Pitch Pitch +U Basic groove +Z For an explanation of other input items, refer to ”(2) Explanation of input items” of ”Outer groove.” (b) Specification of the machining start point PROGRAM O00
  • Page 375B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS Start point End point +U +Z For an explanation of other contour data, refer to ”Contour data” of ”Outer contour.” – 365 –
  • Page 3762. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.12.2.7 Outer thread (ZU07) PROGRAM O0010(U–AXIS DEND) PAGE :01/ CREATING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T U (R,Z) X V U–AXS MACHIN :THREAD PREP. GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED U–DIRC.DIA. : X= TOOL ID NO. : T= COORDIN
  • Page 377B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (2) Explanation of input items V : CUT DEPTH Enter the effective depth of the workpiece in the Z direction. This item must always be specified. X : U–DIRC. DIA. Enter the outer width of the workpiece to be machined. This item must always be specified. I :
  • Page 3782. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 PROGRAM O0010(U–AXIS DEND) PAGE :01/ CREATING NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 U–AXS MACHIN THREAD PREP. OUT–THREAD AMNT SINGLE ( ,YB) AMNT BOTH H DEPTH SINGLE DEPTH BOTH U–AXS MACHIN:OUTER THREAD 1/2 (YC,YD) START PT. U2 :YE= ST
  • Page 379B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.12.2.8 Inner thread (ZU08) PROGRAM O0010(U–AXIS DEND) PAGE :01/ CREATING MAX NUM.OF TOOLS–10 NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING T U (R,Z) X V U–AXS MACHIN :THREAD PREP. GROUP COPY :YB= UNUSED U–DIRC. DIA. : X= TOOL ID NO. : T= COORDI
  • Page 3802. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (2) Explanation of input items X : U–DIRC. DIA. When hole preparation is not required (when a preparatory hole has already been drilled), enter the diameter of the hole. If this item is not specified, hole preparation is assumed to be necessary. R : CUT PT
  • Page 381B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.12.3 Checking a U–axis machining program When [3] is selected from the basic menu screen, the tool path graphic screen appears. First, press the [GRAPH PARAM] soft key to set U AXIS DSP=ON. Then, press the [SET END] soft key to display the tool path grap
  • Page 3822. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) O0010 NO0010 X 0.000 Y 0.000 Z 0.000 U 0.000 F 10.000 S 100 T 121 z X Y 30.5 MEM **** *** *** 14:19:03 < SOLID GRAPH SCALE TOOL ERASE SCALIN SINGLE DRAW GRAPH PARAM POS. G OFF OFF START Even after animated simulation has been used
  • Page 383B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.12.4 U–axis machining program NC statement output 2.12.4.1 NC statement output for G10 commands for animated simulation In U–axis machining program NC statement output, many G10 commands, used to define workpiece figures and tool figures, are output. Whe
  • Page 3842. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.12.4.2 Left–handed coordinate system capability (1) Outline U–axis machining assumes that, when a machining program is created, a figure is specified using the right–handed coordinate system (ZU plane) and that the machining operation of the machining pr
  • Page 385B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 3) G10 commands for animated simulation Those graphic commands for animated simulation that start with G10 P**** are not converted to an NC format program. (Set GRO of parameter No. 9133 to 1.) NOTE Animated simulation of an NC format program that has been
  • Page 3862. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.12.5 Tool file for U–axis machining Press the [TOOL FILE] soft key. Then, the following tool file screen appears. TOOL FILE : 26 NO. 126 127 128 129 130 TOOL NO. 126 127 126 128 129 130 TOOL NAME INN–GENRAL INN–GENRAL INN–GENRAL INN–GENRAL INN–GENRAL REV
  • Page 387B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS Example – Outside cutting tool = 3 (negative (–) direction) – Outside cutting tool = 4 (positive (+) direction) – End face grooving tool = 2 (left–hand reference) – End face grooving tool = 3 (right–hand reference) 1 5 4 6 0 8 2 7 3 (6) NOSE ANGLE (AN) Ent
  • Page 3882. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (9) Tool figure The [TOOL FIG.] soft key is displayed only when a U–axis machining tool is displayed on the tool file screen. When the [TOOL FIG.] soft key is pressed, the figure corresponding to the tool to which the cursor is positioned is displayed in a
  • Page 389B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.12.6 Restrictions imposed on U–axis machining 2.12.6.1 Coordinate system for U–axis machining The direction of the Z–axis in a workpiece coordinate system is opposite to that of a programming coordinate system used with the U–axis conversational function
  • Page 3902. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.12.6.2 U–axis machining operations (1) U–axis outer/inner/end face contouring – Residual machining of those portions where the tool and workpiece interfere is not performed automat- ically. If residual machining is specified in the specification of a fig
  • Page 391B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.12.6.3 U–axis machining program creation (1) Contour – U–axis data can be specified as a radius or diameter. The parameter below can be used to determine which specification to use. Parameter No. 9400 UDI (bit 6) = 0 : Uses a radius for U–axis data setti
  • Page 3922. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.13 Setup Guidance Function 2.13.1 Outline The workpiece coordinate system and cutter compensation/tool length offset values can be set easily in con- versation mode. This reduces considerably the time and labor required for setup. There are centering fun
  • Page 393B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.13.2 Operation ”SETUP GUIDANCE” is added to 5 on the basic menu screen. When softkey [5] is pressed, the program directory screen is displayed. Select the program to perform setup. To add ”SETUP GUIDANCE” to the basic menu screen, the following parameter
  • Page 3942. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 When a program is selected, the setup main menu is displayed. PROGRAM O5002 (TEST2) PAGE :01/ SETUP NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME TOOL NO N–DIA FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL 73 CENTERING TOOL MEASURE FACING PREP. F
  • Page 395B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (1) Circle Center Measuring When the softkey [CIRCLE CENTER] is pressed, the circle center measuring screen is displayed. PROGRAM O5002 (TEST2) PAGE :01/ SETUP NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME TOOL NO N–DIA FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FAC
  • Page 3962. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2. Press softkey [X- ] . ‘G31G91X- 100. F10’ is executed. Touch sensor moves to X-100., touches the workpiece, skip signal turns on and the machine stops. NOTE If the additional amount is set as 5. 0, the touch sensor does not touch the work piece and skip
  • Page 397B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 9139 #0 During corner measurement and Z axis reference plane measurement, the reference point is: Bit 0 = 0: Not shifted. = 1: Shifted. (4) Z Axis Reference Point Measuring When softkey [Z AXIS REF. ] is pressed, Z Axis Reference sc
  • Page 3982. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 Method 1: Machine ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ Zero Point ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ work work work work work. work coord. 1 coord. 2 coord. 3 coord. 4 coord. 5 coord. 6 workp. workp. 3 workp. 6 workp. ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ wrkp. 1 2 4 wrkp. 5 ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
  • Page 399B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (2) To store the data at the selected work coordinate, press softkey [X, Y AXIS SETING] . In case of Z axis reference point measuring, the softkey [Z AXIS SETING] is displayed. (3) To repeat measuring, press the softkey [RETRY] and the setup function retur
  • Page 4002. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 PROGRAM O5002 (TEST2) PAGE: 01/ SETUP NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME TOOL NO N–DIA FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 002 FACING FACING PREP. FACE MILL 73 CENTERING TOOL MEASURE WORK COORDI- TOOL OFFSET TOOL MEASURE CONTOR PREP. FACE MILL 71 NATE FACING
  • Page 401B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.13.2.3 Data Setting When the softkey [DATA SETING] is pressed at the setup guidance main menu, the screen shown below is displayed. PROGRAM O5002 (TEST2) PAGE: 01/ SETUP NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME TOOL NO N–DIA FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITAL SETING 00
  • Page 4022. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 3) SHIFT X, SHIFT Y GUIDANCE Contents Shift value between touch sensor center and spindle center. (X,Y) 4) RETURN AMOUNT GUIDANCE Contents After touching the measure point, the touch sensor separates from this point by the return amount. Setting of the ret
  • Page 403B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 6) OVER RUN GUIDANCE Contents Over rundistance , w hento uchsen sortouc hesthe meas urepoint. ÑÑÑÑ Ñ OVER RUN Ñ 7) ADDITIONAL MOVEMENT GUIDANCE Contents At first, the touch sensor is moved to the measuring start position by manual operation. From this poin
  • Page 4042. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 9) DISTANCE X, DISTANCE Z GUIDANCE Contents Setting of distance between machine reference point and touch Z+ point at tool setter. Input positive or negative direction (+ or - ). Z X+ X ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ ÑÑÑÑÑÑÑ 10)LENGTH APPROACH X, Y, Z GUIDANCE Contents Setting o
  • Page 405B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 12)ADDITIONAL MOVEMENT GUIDANCE Contents At first, the tool is moved to the measuring start position. From this ÑÑ point, the tool infeeds automatically to the tool setter touch point. The setting distance for additional movement has to be longer than ÑÑ Ñ
  • Page 4062. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 15)RETURN AMOUNT GUIDANCE Contents After touching the tool setter, the tool separates from the touch ÑÑ point by the return amount. Setting of the return distance. ÑÑ ÑÑ ÑÑ ÑÑRETURN AMOUNT 16)REFERENCE POINT DISTANCE GUIDANCE Contents Setting of the distan
  • Page 407B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 2.13.3 Appendix 2.13.3.1 Ladder Program The following ladder program is necessary for the setup operation guidance function. D700. 0 MD1 MODE1 MODE2 D700.0 MD2 Switch to MEM mode. MODE3 D700.0 MD4 D700.2 ERS Sett ingw henmachin in gmacro is finished. ST.M
  • Page 4082. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (1) Mount touch sensor in spindle. (2) Move the touch sensor with exactly the same feedrate as applied for measuring to the measure point and memorize the touch point coordinates. (3) Turn the spindle by 180_ , repeat the procedure as described in (2) and
  • Page 409B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (3) Z axis over run calculation. (4) Measure the length of an accurate block gage with exactly the same feedrate as applied for Z refer- ence point measuring. With the result the Z axis over run can be calculated as follows. A : diameter ring gage. B : mea
  • Page 4102. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.14 Direct Operation of C.A.P. Program 2.14.1 General The menu called ”6 PROGRAM EXEC” is added to the basic menu screen. Created machining program can be executed directly from the conversational screen of this menu. To add ”PROGRAM EXEC” to the basic me
  • Page 411B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (b) Process Table Display The operating program is displayed on the screen. The cursor indicates operating process. (c) Current Position Display The position data can be displayed for up to 5 axes. (The position data more than 6th axis are dis- played by p
  • Page 4122. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (2) RELATIVE POSITION DISPLAY The relative position is displayed by pushing the soft key [REL COOD] on the operating screen. PROGRAM O1000 N00001 (TEST PROGRAM) EXECUTION NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME (REL–COOD) TOOL NO N–DIA FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITIA
  • Page 413B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (5) MODAL VALUES DISPLAY The following screen is displayed by pushing the soft key [MODAL] on the operating screen. PROGRAM O1000 N00001 (TEST PROGRAM) EXECUTION NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME (ABS–COOD) TOOL NO N–DIA FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITIAL SETTING
  • Page 4142. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (7) NC FORMAT DISPLAY The following screen is displayed by pushing the soft key [NC FORMAT] on the operating screen. PROGRAM O1000 N00001 (TEST PROGRAM) EXECUTION NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME (ABS–COOD) TOOL NO N–DIA FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITIAL SETTIN
  • Page 415B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS REL = 0 : The relative coordinate display screen is not displayed. = 1 : The relative coordinate display screen is displayed. OVA = 0 : The overall coordinate display screen is not displayed. = 1 : The overall coordinate display screen is not displayed. If
  • Page 4162. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 2.14.3 Program restart The machining operation can be restarted, when a tool is broken down or when it is desired to restart ma- chining operation after the power off. When you stop NC execution, the block number which is executed by that time is displayed
  • Page 417B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS Operation Select “6. PROGRAM EXEC” on the basic menu screen. (1) Retract the tool and replace it with a new one on the screen of MDI or handle operation. When you select the MDI mode, the following screen is displayed. Input G or M code from CRT/MDI panel
  • Page 4182. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (6) Press the softkey [BLOCK SET]. Then, the following window is displayed on the screen. PROG RESTART BLOCK NUMBER : 124 The operator can specify the number of the block from which the program is to be restarted, by refer- encing the number displayed on t
  • Page 419B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS (7) Press the softkey [RE–START]. Then, the block number is searched for, and the program start screen appears on the CRT display as follows. PROGRAM O1000 N00001 (TEST PROGRAM) EXE BLOCK: 123RESTART NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME TOOL NO N–DIA (DESTINAT.) FE
  • Page 4202. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 (8) Turn off the program restart switch on the machine operator’s panel. PROGRAM O1000 N00001 (TEST PROGRAM) EXE BLOCK: 123RESTART NO. CYCLE PROCESS TOOL NAME PROGRAM TOOL NO (MDI) N–DIA FEED SPINDL 001 AUXILIARY INITIAL SETTING M 3 002 FACING FACING PREP.
  • Page 421B–63294EN/02 2. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS 4. Limitations D Restart Under any of the following conditions, restart cannot be performed: S When automatic operation has not been performed since the power was turned on S When automatic operation has not been performed since an emergency stop was relea
  • Page 4222. MACHINING MENU DESCRIPTIONS B–63294EN/02 As a rule, the tool cannot be returned to a correct position under the following conditions. Special WARNING care must be taken in the following cases since none of them cause an alarm: S Manual operation is performed when the manual absolute mode is OFF.
  • Page 423III. PARAMETERS AND ALARM
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  • Page 425B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS 1. PARAMETERS Always use the parameters set by the machine tool builder. If you change the setting of a param- WARNING eter, the machining program may not operate as intended. If the machining program does not operate as intended, the tool may collide with the workpiece, a
  • Page 4261. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 Set the position where a animation will be drawn by specifying margins on the CRT screen. The units are dots. Standard setting Parameter No. Margin When DP0 = 0 When DP0 = 1 6511 Right 0 100 6512 Left 0 0 6513 Top 32 32 6514 Bottom 10 10 DP0 is bit 5 of parameter No. 6500.
  • Page 427B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS 1.2 Macro Executor #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 FANUC standard settings 9000 L2R MKG RSC EXS STP NDP SQD 00001000 SQN = 0 : Does not display the sequence number, (Does not output the sequence number of convert NC format.) = 1 : Displays the sequence number.(Output the sequence
  • Page 4281. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 1.3 CAP Control FANUC standard settings 9101 Program number of the input end check macro 9927 9102 Number of the machining menu containing the initial settings 9 Number of the machining menu containing the initial settings specified by the TT instruction. The machining men
  • Page 429B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS FANUC standard settings 9108 Z axis approach/escape amount with a regular figure 0 9109 Program number of the initial value setting macro 9974 9110 Machining menu number for drilling 1 9111 Machining menu number for NC language 6 9112 Machining menu number for miscellaneou
  • Page 4301. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 CEM : The system 0 : has not CE–Marking hard key 1 : has CE–Marking hard key ASP : When an alarm is issued during editing, 0 : The system switches to the alarm screen after editing is completed. 1 : The system switches to the alarm screen by interrupting editing. RSP : Whe
  • Page 431B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 FANUC standard settings 9132 MN5 MN4 MN3 MN2 00000000 Program list MN2 : Determines whether the program list is displayed when menu 2 is selected. 0 : Not displayed 1 : Displayed MN3 : Determines whether the program list is displayed when menu 3 is
  • Page 4321. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 FANUC standard settings 9135 ACS LDM 00000000 Screen display for machining program operation LDM : Determines whether the load meter is displayed. 0 : Not displayed 1 : Displayed ACS : Determines the actual speed display format. 0 : Only the actual
  • Page 433B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 9137 – – – – – – BLK MPG 00000000 MPG : Determines whether the MDI program screen is displayed. 0 : Not displayed 1 : Displayed BLK : Determines whether the block specification function is used when a program is re- started. 0 : Not used 1 : Used 91
  • Page 4341. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 1.4 CAP File (30 byte) #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 FANUC standard settings 9200 T24 T23 T22 T21 T14 T13 T12 T11 00110111 9201 T44 T43 T42 T41 T34 T33 T32 T31 01110110 9202 T64 T63 T62 T61 T54 T53 T52 T51 01110111 9203 T84 T83 T82 T81 T74 T73 T72 T71 00010101 9204 TA4 TA3 TA2 T
  • Page 435B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 FANUC standard settings 9212 TAD TAC TAB TAA T9D T9C T9B T9A 00000000 9213 TCD TCC TCB TCA TBD TBC TBB TBA 00000000 9214 TED TEC TEB TEA TDD TDC TDB TDA 00010000 9215 T0D T0C T0B T0A TFD TFC TFB TFA 00000000 TnA to TnD : Sets whether the cursor skip
  • Page 4361. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 TND : Number of digits of a tool ID number 0: 8 1: 4 FANUC standard settings 9217 Item displayed for variable item A in the tool list screen for each tool 1 9218 Item displayed for variable item B in the tool list screen for each tool 2 9219 Item displayed for variable ite
  • Page 437B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 FANUC standard settings 9226 U24 U23 U22 U21 U14 U13 U12 U11 00000000 9227 U44 U43 U42 U41 U34 U33 U32 U31 01000000 9228 U64 U63 U62 U61 U54 U53 U52 U51 01000100 9229 U84 U83 U82 U81 U74 U73 U72 U71 00110011 Un1 to Un4 : Determine whether the cursor
  • Page 4381. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 FANUC standard settings Serial number (minimum) for which a U–axis tool can be set on 9234 120 the tool file screen Multiple of 20 Serial number (maximum) for which a U–axis tool can be set on 9235 160 the tool file screen Multiple of 20 Tool ID number (minimum) for execut
  • Page 439B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS 1.5 Menu Control (60 byte) #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 FANUC standard settings 9300 ED8 ED7 ED6 ED5 ED4 ED3 ED2 ED1 00111100 9301 E16 E15 E14 E13 E12 E11 E10 ED9 00000000 FANUC standard settings Type of tool displayed when the address T code of the 1st TT 9304 2 instruction is
  • Page 4401. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 FANUC standard settings Type of tool displayed when the address T code of the 3rd MN 9322 5 instruction is entered (only for drilling) Type of tool displayed when the address T code of the 4th MN 9323 5 instruction is entered (only for drilling) Type of tool displayed when
  • Page 441B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 FANUC standard settings 9349 Type of tool used for grooving end face 22 9350 Type of tool used for threading (outer surface) 23 9351 Type of tool used for threading (inner surface) 24 Parameters Nos. 9344 to 9351 are effective when the U–axis machin
  • Page 4421. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 1.6 Contour #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 FANUC standard settings 9400 CMF UDI PBD CGO CUT PCK 00000000 PCK : Sets whether the interference between the tool and the island or wall of the contour pock- et machining is checked. 0 : Checked 1 : Not checked CUT : Sets whether in–fee
  • Page 443B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS FANUC standard settings Number of a detailed menu which automatically changes the 9408 9 contour menu (CONTOUR side 1) Number of a machining menu which automatically changes the 9409 0 contour side 2 Number of a detailed menu which automatically changes the 9410 0 contour
  • Page 4441. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 FANUC standard settings 9425 Default value of the type of retraction 1 9426 Default value of the tangential distance for approach 10000 9427 Default value of the tangential distance for retraction 10000 9428 Default value of the normal distance for approach 10000 9429 Defa
  • Page 445B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS FANUC standard settings 9442 Chamfering amount for threading 0 9443 Machining menu number for U–axis machining 10 9444 Detailed menu number to be changed to U–axis contour (outer surface) 1 9445 Detailed menu number to be changed to U–axis contour (inner surface) 2 9446 De
  • Page 4461. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 FANUC standard settings Surface roughness corresponding to code 8 ∇∇∇∇ 9458 70 (0.0001mm/0.00001inch) Surface roughness corresponding to code 9 ∇∇∇∇ 9459 40 (0.0001mm/0.00001inch) Surface roughness corresponding to code 10 ∇∇∇∇ 9460 30 (0.0001mm/0.00001inch) Default value
  • Page 447B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS FANUC standard settings 9470 Hole cut–in angle assumed during contour pocketing B (deg) 0 Feedrate assumed during movement in the tool diameter direction in 9471 0 contour pocketing B (rapid traverse if 0) Feedrate assumed during movement in the tool axis direction in 9472
  • Page 4481. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 1.7 Workpiece Material Name #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 FANUC standard settings 9500 WKN 00000000 WKN = 0 : Display the material name of the workpiece by reference the editing macro program. = 1 : Display the material name of the workpiece by reference the parameters No.9503 –
  • Page 449B–63294EN/02 1. PARAMETERS 9552 The 1st string code of the material name of the workpiece 5 0 : : : 9563 The 12th string code of the material name of the workpiece 5 0 9564 The 1st string code of the material name of the workpiece 6 0 : : : 9575 The 12th string code of the material name of the workp
  • Page 4501. PARAMETERS B–63294EN/02 1.8 VGA Display #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 FANUC standard settings 9700 FWC GSF NBC SBC 00000000 SBC : Determines the color of the characters on selected window bars. 0 : White 1 : Black NBC : Determines the color of the characters on unselected window bars. 0 : White 1 : Bla
  • Page 451B–63294EN/02 2. ALARMS 2. ALARMS When a machining program created conversationally is executed, errors in the program cause the alarms listed below to be issued. If an alarm not listed below is issued, refer to the operator’s manual of the NC. 2.1 Alarms Related to Machining Other than Contouring Al
  • Page 4522. ALARMS B–63294EN/02 2.2 Alarms Related to Contouring The alarm numbers of the displayed alarms related to contouring are classified as follows: (1) Contour side cutting → 3190 (2) Contour pocketing → 3191 (3) Contour grooving → 3192 Message Description Related operations LACKING BOTTOM REMOV The
  • Page 453IV. GLOSSAR
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  • Page 455B–63294EN/02 1. GLOSSARY 1. GLOSSARY This glossary lists the terms specific to Super CAPi M. For an explanation of CNC–specific terms, refer to the glossary of the CNC operator’s manual. Name Meaning All copy A method of specifying the same processes as those of a machining program more than once. A
  • Page 4561. GLOSSARY B–63294EN/02 Name Meaning Path number In contour pocketing, the number used by the system to identify the type of a figure block. A path number is automatically set when a figure block is input. Pattern number Serial number of data in the pre–tool list. Pending block Figure block in whic
  • Page 457B–63294EN/02 Index [Numbers] Changing the screen display colors, 66 Checking a U–axis Machining Program, 371 2 + 1/2 Concave Cut, 261 Circle Bi–Dir (ZF05), 170 2 + 1/2 Concave Cut Prep. (ZC01), 262 Circle Inside (ZS05), 196 2 + 1/2 Convex Cut, 244 Circle Outside Cutting (ZS04), 195 2 + 1/2 Convex Cu
  • Page 458Index B–63294EN/02 [D] Initial Value File, 78 Inner Contour, 351 Data I/O, 76 Inner Groove, 360 Data Setting, 391 Inner Thread, 369 Delete Function, 40 Input Data, 7 Direct Operation of C.A.P. Program, 400 Insert Function, 32 Drilling (ZH01), 126 [L] [E] Left–handed Coordinate System Capability, 374
  • Page 459B–63294EN/02 Index Optimal Process Editing Function (Automatic Al- Side Preparation (ZS01), 176 teration), 44 Spindle (ZN07), 242 Optimal Process Editing Function (Manual Alter- ation), 48 Spot Facing (Circle Cut) (ZH08), 143 Other Functions, 96 Square (Ring) (ZF06), 171 Outer Contour, 345 Square (U
  • Page 460Revision Record FANUC Super CAPi M OPERATOR’S MANUAL (B–63294EN) 02 Feb., 2001 Applied to 16i–MB, 18i–MB, and 21i–MB 01 Sep., 2000 Edition Date Contents Edition Date Contents
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