
FANUC Series 16i/18i-TB Compound Machining Function A-78656E/01
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2.2
On changing command modes
On changing modes between turning and milling, the information for
the modes is handled as follows.
Data kind On changing modes
G, F, S and D/H codes Data are independent for each mode.
The data for the current mode are to be saved and
the other’s to be validated.
T code Tool selection number is common for modes.
Coordinate system Coordinate system data are independent for each
mode.
When axes are moved by motion commands,
coordinate positions for both modes are to be
updated.
Reference point Common for modes.
Spindle control Selectable by a parameter whether spindles stop
or keep the current rotation on changing modes.
Tool offset Tool offset must be cancelled before changing
modes.
PMC axis control Not affected on changing modes. The current
condition remains.
NOTE
Basically, the information is independent for each
mode. Therefore, changing data for one mode does
not affect the others. In other words, when the mode
is switched, the one of the mode after it is switched
becomes effective as for modal information and so on.
That is to say, they are switched from the one at the
previous state of the switch and changes into the
following one.
So, beware not to cause any unexpected situation on
changing modes.