
B–62444E–1/04
1. OVERVIEW
GENERAL
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OVERVIEW
This manual describes the functions related to the one–/two–path lathe
Super CAP T and Super CAP II T of the FANUC Series 16/18–TB and
FANUC Series 16/18–TC Series 16i/18i–TA. (The Super CAP II T is
usable only with the FANUC Series 16/18–TC, Series 16i/18i–TA.)
The one–/two–path Super CAP T and Super CAP II T differ from each
other only in conversational programming screens and machining
simulation. All other aspects such as screen displays, key operations, and
machining operations are identical. Therefore, this manual mainly
describes the former Super CAP, and explains the conversational
automatic programming function of the latter Super CAP as required.
For other functions, refer to the operator’s manual for the FANUC Series
16/18–TB or FANUC Series 16/18–TC Series 16i/18i–TA.
The specifications and usage of the conversational automatic
programming function may vary according to the specifications of the
operator’s panel of a machine tool. Be sure to read the manual provided
by the machine tool builder.
The functions of the CNC machine tool system are determined not only
by the CNC, but by the combination of the machine tool, the power
magnetic circuit in the machine tool, the servo system, the CNC, and the
operator’s panel.
It is impossible to cover all possible combinations of all functions,
programming methods, and operations in a single manual.
This manual explains only the conversational automatic programming
function provided for the CNC. For individual CNC machine tools, refer
to applicable manuals from the machine tool builders.
The manuals from machine tool builders take precedence over this
manual.
This manual explains as many detailed functions as possible. However,
it is not possible to describe all of the items which cannot be done or which
the operator must not do. Therefore, please assume that functions other
than those described in this manual cannot be performed.
Detailed information and special conditions are explained in notes. The
readers may encounter new technical terms in the notes not previously
defined or described. In this case, read this manual through first, then
review the details.
Overview of the manual