FANUC Series 0i-MODEL D, Series 0i Mate-MODEL D. OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Graphic coordinate system

Select a desired graphic coordinate system for tool path drawing then set the corresponding number.

0. XY

1. YZ

2. ZY

3. XZ

4. XYZ

5. ZXY

Fig. 13.1.1 (m) Graphic coordinate system

Select a desired graphic coordinate system for tool path drawing from the following and set its number in

parameter No. 6510.

Setting

value = 0

value = 1

value = 2

value = 3

Setting

value = 4

value = 5

value = 6

value = 7

Setting

value = 8

Fig. 13.1.1 (n) Graphic coordinate system

For a two-path lathe system with one spindle and two turrets (bit 1 (SPC) of parameter No. 6500 is 1),

select a desired coordinate system from the following and set its number in parameter No. 6509.

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Setting value = 0 or 10

Setting value = 1 or 11

Setting value = 2 or 12

Setting value = 3 or 13

Setting value = 4 or 14

Setting value = 5 or 15

Setting value = 6 or 16

Setting value = 7 or 17

Setting value = 8 or 18

Setting value = 9 or 19

Fig. 13.1.1 (o) Graphic coordinate system (one spindle and two turrets)

NOTE

The above graphic coordinate system for one spindle and two turrets is enabled

when two paths are displayed at the same time.

Graphic range setting

For tool path drawing in a drawing area on the PATH GRAPHIC screen, set a graphic range. Two

methods are available:

1. Method by setting the maximum and minimum values of coordinate positions

2. Method by setting the graphic range center and scale factor

Whether method 1 or method 2 is used is determined by which parameters were set most recently. A set

graphic range is preserved even if the power is turned off.

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Method by setting the maximum and minimum values of coordinate

positions

Set the desired graphic range by the maximum and minimum coordinate values in the workpiece

coordinate system.

Drawing is performed so that the entire set range falls within the drawing area.

The graphic range center and scale factor are automatically calculated from the set maximum and

minimum values, and then the settings of the graphic range center and scale factor on the graphic

parameter screen are updated.

Even when the scale factor is automatically determined, the value is clamped to the range of 0.01 to 100.

The maximum value must be larger than the minimum value.

NOTE

When you set the graphic parameters for the maximum and minimum values in

the graphic range, the graphic parameters for the graphic range center and scale

factor are automatically updated. When you change the graphic range center

and scale factor, however, the maximum and minimum values in the graphic

range are not updated.

2. Method by setting the graphic range center and scale factor

Set the central coordinates of the drawing area by coordinate values in the workpiece coordinate system.

Next, set the scale factor to make the graphic range fall within the drawing area.

Set a value of 0.01 to 100 as the scale factor.

With a smaller scale factor, you can perform tool path drawing in a wider range.

With a larger scale factor, you can perform drawing while enlarging the vicinity of the graphic range

center.

Graphic range setting

For tool path drawing in a drawing area on the PATH GRAPHIC screen, set a graphic range. Two

methods are available:

1. Method by setting the blank length and diameter

2. Method by setting the graphic range center and scale factor

Whether method 1 or method 2 is used is determined by which parameters were set most recently. A set

graphic range is preserved even if the power is turned off.

1. Method by setting the blank length and diameter

Set the length and diameter of a blank in a machining program for drawing.

Drawing is performed so that the entire set range falls within the drawing area.

The graphic range center and scale factor are automatically calculated from the set the length and

diameter of a blank, and then the settings of the graphic range center and scale factor on the graphic

parameter screen are updated.

Even when the scale factor is automatically determined, the value is clamped to the range of 0.01 to 100.

NOTE

When you set the graphic parameters for the blank length and diameter, the

graphic range center and scale factor are automatically updated. When you

change the graphic range center and scale factor, however, the blank length and

diameter are not updated.

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2. Method by setting the graphic range center and scale factor

Set the central coordinates of the drawing area by coordinate values in the workpiece coordinate system.

Next, set the scale factor to make the graphic range fall within the drawing area.

Set a value of 0.01 to 100 as the scale factor.

With a smaller scale factor, you can perform tool path drawing in a wider range.

With a larger scale factor, you can perform drawing while enlarging the vicinity of the graphic range

center.

Drawing end block

To perform drawing for a part of a program, set the sequence number of a block at which to end the

drawing. Once the drawing has completed, this value is automatically canceled and change to -1.

Automatic erasure

The previous graphic is automatically erased before drawing is started.

1 : The previous graphic is automatically erased immediately before drawing is started.

0 : The previous graphic is not automatically erased.

Soft limit

When 1 is set, an area of stored stroke limit 1 is drawn with a dashed-two dotted line.

Graphic color

Set a graphic color number for a tool path for each of cutting feed and rapid traverse.

1: Red

2: Green

3: Yellow

4: Blue

5: Purple

6: Sky blue

7: White

NOTE

For any value other than the above settings, the graphic color of a tool path is

green.

Horizontal rotation angle

When a three-dimensional graphic coordinate system such as 4.XYZ or 5.ZXY is selected, the coordinate

system can be rotated with the horizontal plane used as the rotation plane. Set a rotation angle from

-360° to +360°.

In Fig. 13.1.1 (p) below, the graphic coordinate system XYZ is converted to X”Y”Z” by the following

settings:

Horizontal rotation angle:

210°

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X’

Y’

210°

Horizontal rotation

plane

Fig. 13.1.1 (p) Coordinate system rotation in horizontal direction

Vertical rotation angle

When a three-dimensional coordinate system such as 4.XYZ or 5.ZXY is selected, the coordinate system

can be rotated with an axis on the horizontal plane specified as a vertical rotation axis. Set a rotation

angle from -360° to +360°.

In Fig. 13.1.1 (q) below, the graphic coordinate system XYZ is converted to X'Y'Z' by the following

settings:

Vertical rotation angle:

20°

Vertical

rotation plane

20°

Vertical

rotation axis

Vertical rotation axis

rotation plane

Fig. 13.1.1 (q) Coordinate system rotation in vertical direction

Graphic axis number

Set which controlled axis to be assigned to which graphic axis.

For each controlled axis, set one of the following graphic axis numbers:

First graphic axis:

Second graphic axis:

Third graphic axis:

Axis not used for drawing:

NOTE

1 When 0 is set for all controlled axes, it is assumed that 1, 2, and 3 are set

sequentially for the first to the third controlled axes.

2 With the T series, a tool path is drawn along the first and second graphic axes.

No tool path is drawn along the third graphic axis.

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13.1.2 Path Graphic Screen

Explanation

Press the function key

(or

when a small MDI unit is used) and then press the [GRAPH] soft

key to display the PATH GRAPHIC screen.

The PATH GRAPHIC screen mainly consists of three parts.

• Drawing area part for tool path drawing

• Part for display of machining information including a tool position

• Part for display of the graphic coordinate system

Fig. 13.1.2 (a) PATH GRAPHIC screen (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.1.2 (b) PATH GRAPHIC screen (10.4-inch LCD)

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Screen for simultaneously displaying two paths

(Two-path lathe system)

Fig. 13.1.2 (e) PATH GRAPHIC screen (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.1.2 (f) PATH GRAPHIC screen (10.4-inch LCD)

Screen for displaying a single path

When you set bit 2 (DOP) of parameter No. 3193 to disable the simultaneous display of two paths, each

path is displayed in the same way as on the screen for one-path system.

Tool path

In the graphic coordinate system set with a graphic parameter, a tool path is drawn in the workpiece

coordinate system. A distinction can be made between travel paths for rapid traverse and cutting feed by

setting graphic colors.

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Even if a tool position changes discontinuously due to origin setting and switching of the workpiece

coordinate system, the tool path is drawn assuming that the tool moves.

Tool path drawing continues even after you switch to another screen.

NOTE

Drawing does not continue and a drawn path is not retained when:

- You switch to the conversational macro screen.

- You switch to a screen displayed by the C language executor.

- You switch to the Manual Guide i screen.

- You start or stop the CNC screen display function.

Machining information

On the right side of the screen, you see a position in the workpiece coordinate system as well as the

feedrate (F), spindle speed (S), and tool number (T).

NOTE

Up to three graphic axes are supported for the M series and up to two graphic

axes are supported for the T series.

Graphic coordinate system

The coordinate axes and axis names are displayed in the lower right corner of the screen.

- Scale factor and dimensions

When the graphic coordinate system is on a plane, the scale factor for a graphic range and the

dimensional values of measures are displayed.

Coordinate axes in the workpiece coordinate system

In a drawing area, graphic axes in the workpiece coordinate system are displayed.

Note that you see the position of the workpiece coordinate system set at the time when drawing starts.

During automatic operation, the positions of the coordinate axes are not changed even if the workpiece

coordinate system is changed.

Procedure for drawing a path on the path graphic screen

Procedure

Starting drawing

Press the function key

(or

when a small MDI unit is used) and set necessary graphic

parameters on the GRAPHIC PARAMETER screen.

Press the [GRAPH] soft key to display the PATH GRAPHIC screen.

Start automatic or manual operation. Movements of the machine are drawn on the screen.

NOTE

1 Set the machine lock state to perform drawing only without moving the tool.

2 When the feedrate is high, the tool path may not be drawn correctly. In such a

case, decrease the feedrate by performing, for example, a dry run.

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Stopping drawing

Press the function key

(or

when a small MDI unit is used).

If the PATH GRAPHIC screen does not appear, press the [GRAPH] soft key to display the screen.

Tool path drawing stops when automatic operation has completed or is stopped halfway.

Erasure of the drawing

Press the [CLEAR] soft key. The tool path drawn so far is erased.

Procedure for enlarging or reducing a drawn path on the path graphic screen

On the tool path graphic screen, you can move the center position of the tool path drawing or enlarge the

tool path drawing while viewing the drawn tool path.

If any of these operations is executed, the tool path already drawn is cleared.

Procedure

Press the function key

(or

when a small MDI unit is used).

Press the [GRAPH] soft key to display the PATH GRAPHIC screen, and then draw a tool path.

Press the [LARGE] soft key

Procedure for changing the graphic range by setting a graphic center and

magnification

The center position of drawing can be moved. At the same time, the scale can also be changed. So, the

tool path can be enlarged or reduced at a desired new center position.

After step 3 described above, press the [CENTER] soft key.

A yellow cursor appears at the center of the screen, and the soft key display is changed.

Move the yellow cursor to a new graphic center position by using the cursor key

, or

When changing the scale, key in a value from 0.01 to 100 (magnification) then press the [INPUT]

soft key. An input value is displayed at "SCALE" in the lower-right corner of the screen.

When you press the [+INPUT] soft key, the current magnification is incremented by an input value.

Press the [EXEC] soft key to end the operation.

After this step, the setting for graphic movement is effective to enable drawing with the new setting.

Before graphic movement

After graphic movement

Fig. 13.1.2 (g) Graphic movement (magnification = 2.00）

Procedure for changing the graphic range with a rectangle

A tool path can be drawn by enlarging a specified rectangular area.

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After step 3 described above, press the [AREA] soft key.

Two cursors, one in red and the other in yellow, appear at the center of the screen, and the soft key

display is changed.

Move the yellow cursor by using the cursor key

, or

. The cursor to be

moved can be switched by pressing the [HI/LO] soft key.

Move the two cursors to the diagonal points of a new rectangular graphic range. A tool path is

drawn next time so that the drawn tool path is contained in this rectangular range.

Press the [EXEC] soft key to end the operation.

After this step, the setting made in the above steps is effective to enable drawing in the new graphic

range.

Before graphic enlargement

After graphic enlargement

Fig. 13.1.2 (h) Graphic enlargement

NOTE

1 To stop an enlargement/reduction operation, press the [CANCEL] soft key.

2 Even if you perform an enlargement/reduction operation, the tool path already

drawn on the screen is neither moved nor enlarged. The enlargement/reduction

setting is effective next time drawing is performed.

13.2 DYNAMIC GRAPHIC DISPLAY (M SERIES)

Overview

The dynamic graphic display function has two features:

• Path Drawing

The path of coordinates specified in a program is drawn on the screen.

By displaying a travel path on the screen, the path can be checked easily before performing

machining actually.

• Animation

The figure of a workpiece to be machined by a programmed tool movement is drawn.

By drawing the three-dimensional figure of a workpiece to be machined in an animation-like way,

the intermediate machining process and final figure can be grasped easily.

When machining is performed according to a program, this function can draw a tool path with another

program.

This function performs drawing much faster than the graphic display function based on automatic

operation, so that a program check can be made more swiftly.

This function is distinguished from automatic program operation as indicated by the following

terminology:

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Automatic operation

Operation performed for actual machining

Background operation

Virtual operation performed for drawing

13.2.1 Path Drawing

Overview

The following tool path drawing screens are used to make various settings and execute drawing:

• PATH GRAPHIC (SETTING) screen

This screen is used to set data needed for tool path drawing.

• PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

This screen is used for tool path drawing.

Enlarge or reduce a graphic range, or rotate the graphic coordinate system.

• PATH GRAPHIC (POSITION) screen

This screen is used to indicate the current tool position during automatic operation by showing the

graphic cursor on the path drawn on the PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen.

13.2.1.1 PATH GRAPHIC (SETTING) screen

This screen is used to set graphic parameters needed for tool path drawing.

Data set using this screen is made valid by displaying the PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen or

executing drawing. If a tool path is already drawn, the path is erased.

Graphic parameter data once set is preserved even if the power is turned off.

Path Graphic (Setting) screen: Operating procedure

Procedure

Press the function key

(or

when a small MDI unit is used) to display the PATH

GRAPHIC (SETTING-1) screen.

Fig. 13.2.1.1 (a) PATH GRAPHIC (SETTING-1) screen (first page) (8.4-inch LCD)

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Fig. 13.2.1.1 (d) PATH GRAPHIC (SETTING-2) screen (first page) (10.4-inch LCD)

Two screens are used for the PATH GRAPHIC (SETTING) screen.

Use the MDI page keys to switch between the screens for display of a desired setting item.

Use the MDI cursor keys to place the cursor at the value of the desired item. Use the numeric keys

to type a numeric value to be set.

(The typed numeric value is stored in the key-in buffer.)

To directly set the numeric value typed in step 3, press the

key or the [INPUT] soft key.

To increment the current value by the numeric value typed in step 3, press the [+INPUT] soft key.

For each setting item, see the explanation.

Explanation

The setting items on the PATH GRAPHIC (SETTING) screen are described below.

Graphic coordinate system (GRAPHIC COORDINATE)

Select a graphic coordinate system for drawing from the following and set its number.

Setting=0 (XY)

Setting=1 (YZ)

Setting=2 (ZY)

Setting=3 (XZ)

Setting=5 (XYZ)

Setting=5 (ZXY)

Fig. 13.2.1.1 (e) Graphic coordinate system

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Scale (SCALE)

Set the scale factor for drawing in the range of 0.01 to 100.00 (times).

With a small scale factor, it is possible to draw within a wide range.

With a large scale factor, it is possible to draw in the vicinity of the graphic center being enlarged.

NOTE

When 0 is set, the scale factor and central coordinate positions for drawing are

determined according to graphic parameters for the graphic range (maximum

and minimum values).

Graphic range center (GRAPHIC RANGE CENTER)

To specify the center coordinates of a graphic range, set a coordinate on each axis in the workpiece

coordinate system of the program executed for drawing.

NOTE

1 Set a coordinate on each axis in the machine coordinate system in case of bit 3

(BGM) of parameter No.11329=1.

2 This setting is effective when a nonzero value is set as the graphic parameter for

the scale factor.

Graphic range (maximum value)/(minimum value) (RANGE(MAX.)/(MIN.))

Set the desired graphic range by the maximum and minimum coordinate values in the workpiece

coordinate system.

The scale factor and central coordinate positions for drawing are automatically calculated from the set

maximum and minimum values, and drawing is performed so that the entire set range falls within the

drawing area.

NOTE

1 This setting is effective when 0 is set as the graphic parameter for the scale

factor.

2 The scale factor for drawing is clamped to the range of 0.01 to 100.00.

3 Set the position of the maximum value larger than the minimum value.

4 When bit 3 (BGM) of parameter No. 11329 is 1, set a coordinate value on each

axis in the machine coordinate system.

Start/end sequence numbers (START/END SEQUENCE NO.)

Set start and end sequence numbers for drawing. A drawing target program is executed from the

beginning, but drawing is performed only for the portion between the start and end sequence numbers.

When 0 is specified as the start sequence number, drawing is performed from the beginning of the

program.

When 0 is specified as the end sequence number, drawing is performed until the end of the program is

reached. The sequence numbers are checked with no distinction between the main program and

subprogram.

Tool offset (Path) (TOOL OFFSET(PATH))

For tool path drawing, whether to enable or disable the tool offset function (tool length compensation,

cutter compensation) can be selected.

Setting

0: The tool offset function is enabled for drawing.

1: The tool offset function is disabled for drawing.

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Graphic color (GRAPHIC COLOR)

Set colors to be used for tool path drawing.

The colors that can be set are indicated below together with their setting values:

Graphic color

White

Red

Green

Yellow

Blue

Purple

Light blue

Setting value

Path (PATH)

Set colors to be used for a drawn tool path.

Tool position (TOOL POS)

Set a graphic cursor color to be used for PATH GRAPHIC (POSITION) screen.

Automatic change (AUTO CHANGE)

T codes specified in a drawing target program can be used to automatically change the color of a tool path

during drawing.

Setting

0: The automatic change is not performed.

1: The automatic change is performed.

When 1 is set, the setting for the tool path color is incremented by 1 each time a T code is executed; the

tool path color changes accordingly. When the setting reaches 6, it is reset to 0.

Auto erase (AUTO ERASE)

When drawing is started with the [AUTO] or [START] soft key from a state where drawing is not being

executed or is not stopped temporarily, the previously drawn path can be erased.

Setting

0: The previously drawn path is not erased.

1: The previously drawn path is erased.

Rotation angle

Set a rotating angle of the graphic coordinate system that centers on the graphic range center. The rotating

angle is a range of -360°-+360°.

Set a rotating angle as a reference position (position of the rotating angle 0°) on the indicated direction of

each graphic coordinate system.

Vertical plane rotation angle

Set a rotating angle at the horizontal direction center in front of the screen.

The rotation direction is as follows.

Rotation center

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Horizontal plane rotation angle

Set a rotating angle at the vertical direction center in front of the screen.

The rotation direction is as follows.

Rotation center

Screen center rotation angle

Set a rotating angle at the vertical direction center of the screen plane.

The rotation direction is as follows.

Rotation center

13.2.1.2 PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

The PATH GRAPHIC screen is used to draw a tool path. The following operations can be performed:

• Starting/ending tool path drawing

• Rewind of a drawing target program

• Erasing a drawn tool path

• Enlarging/reducing/moving the graphic range

• Changing/rotating the graphic coordinate system

The screen is composed of the following items:

(1) Drawing area

(2) Status display of Background operation

(3) Program number and sequence number for drawing execution

(4) Current coordinates

(5) Feedrate and M/S/T/D code instruction information

(6) Graphic coordinate system

(7) Actual dimension line

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Fig. 13.2.1.2 (g) PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

(enlarging/reducing/moving the graphic range) (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.2.1.2 (h) PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

(enlarging/reducing/moving the graphic range) (10.4-inch LCD)

Press the [COORDINATE] soft key to display the soft keys for changing the graphic coordinate

system.

Fig. 13.2.1.2 (i) PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

(changing the graphic coordinate system) (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.2.1.2 (j) PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

(changing the graphic coordinate system) (10.4-inch LCD)

Press the [ROTATION] soft key to display the soft keys for rotating the graphic coordinate system.

Fig. 13.2.1.2 (k) PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

(rotating the graphic coordinate system) (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.2.1.2 (l) PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

(rotating the graphic coordinate system) (10.4-inch LCD)

For the operation of each soft key, see the explanation.

Explanation

- Graphic program selection

Drawing is performed for the program selected as the main program. On the program list screen,

however, you can select another program only for drawing.

The procedure is as follows.

Press the [(OPRT)] soft key on the program list screen, and then press the continuous menu key

several times to display the [DRAW SELECT] soft key.

Fig. 13.2.1.2 (m) Program list screen ([DRAW SELECT] soft key) (8.4-inch LCD)

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Fig. 13.2.1.2 (n) Program list screen ([DRAW SELECT] soft key) (10.4-inch LCD)

Use the MDI keys to type the number of a program for drawing.

Press the [DRAW SELECT] soft key.

The number of the program selected in the above steps is prefixed with "#" indicating that the program is

selected for drawing.

Fig. 13.2.1.2 (o) Program list screen (drawing target program selection state) (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.2.1.2 (p) Program list screen (drawing target program selection state) (10.4-inch LCD)

NOTE

The file that can be selected as the drawing target program is only a file that can

be selected as the main program.

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Starting / Stopping drawing

To draw the tool path of a program selected for drawing, press one of the following soft keys displayed

by step 3 mentioned above:

•

[AUTO] soft key

This soft key performs automatic scaling. Before drawing is started, the maximum and minimum

coordinate values for the drawing target program are determined and set as the graphic parameters

for the maximum and minimum values in the graphic range, and 0 is set for the scale factor and

graphic range center. Drawing is then started. The tool path is drawn properly on the screen.

•

[START] soft key

This soft key starts drawing from the head of the program.

•

[1BLOCK] soft key

This soft key executes the program for drawing and stops temporarily on a block-by-block basis as

with ordinary single block stop operation.

If a program is executed with a soft key above, the soft key display is changed to the following:

Fig. 13.2.1.2 (q) Soft keys displayed during drawing execution (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.2.1.2 (r) Soft keys displayed during drawing execution (10.4-inch LCD)

The operations of these soft keys are as follows:

•

[END] soft key

This soft key terminates the execution of the drawing target program to stop drawing.

•

[PAUSE] soft key

This soft key temporarily stops the execution of the drawing target program to stop drawing

temporarily.

•

[1BLOCK] soft key

This soft key executes the program for drawing and stops drawing temporarily on a block-by-block

basis as with ordinary single block stop operation.

•

[RESTART] soft key

If the

[RESTART] soft key is pressed in the stop state set by the [PAUSE] soft key or the

[1BLOCK] soft key, the execution of drawing can be restarted from the block where drawing is

stopped.

NOTE

When the new path was drawn by the operation of starting drawing without

erasing of the old path before the operation, it is impossible to redraw the old

path by each operation of enlarging/reducing/moving the graphic range and

changing/rotating the graphic coordinate system.

The state of drawing is indicated as follows:

DRAWING: Indicates that drawing is being executed.

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Fig. 13.2.1.2 (s) State indication during drawing

STOP: Indicates that drawing is temporarily stopped.

Fig. 13.2.1.2 (t) State indication during temporary stop

ALM: Indicates that occurring of alarm in the Background operation.

Fig. 13.2.1.2 (u) State indication during occurring of alarm

End of drawing

When M02 or M30 is executed, the program executed for drawing terminates drawing.

Upon program termination, the soft key display returns to the soft keys (Fig. 13.2.1.2 (e)/(f)) displayed

before drawing is started.

Rewind of a drawing target program

If the execution of drawing of a selected program has ended or is stopped halfway, press the [REWIND]

soft key to restart drawing from the beginning of the program.

Erasing a drawn tool path

Press the [ERASE] soft key to erase a drawn tool path.

NOTE

1 If the screen display is switched during tool path drawing, the background

operation is stopped to end drawing.

2 A tool path once drawn is erased when the screen display is switched.

Enlarging/reducing the graphic range

The following soft keys displayed by step 4 are used:

•

[LARGE] soft key

This soft key increases the scale to enlarge the graphic range.

•

[SMALL] soft key

This soft key decreases the scale to reduce the graphic range.

•

[AUTO] soft key

When the graphic parameters for the graphic range (maximum and minimum values) are set, this soft

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key automatically scales the set graphic range so that the range falls within the drawing area. When

the graphic range (maximum and minimum values) is not set (0 is set), this operation is disabled.

NOTE

1 Set the unit of scale for one enlargement/reduction operation in parameter No.

14713.

2 An enlargement/reduction scale used here is set in the graphic parameter for

scale.

Moving the graphic range

The following soft keys displayed by step 4 are used:

•

[←MOVE] soft key

This soft key moves the graphic range to left.

•

[MOVE→] soft key

This soft key moves the graphic range to right.

•

[↑MOVE] soft key

This soft key moves the graphic range upward.

•

[↓MOVE] soft key

This soft key moves the graphic range downward.

•

[CENTER] soft key

This soft key returns the graphic range to the original position.

NOTE

1 Set the travel increment made by one horizontal move operation in parameter

No. 14714.

2 Set the travel increment made by one vertical move operation in parameter No.

14715.

3 The graphic range modified here is not set in the graphic parameter for graphic

range center.

Changing the graphic coordinate system

The following soft keys displayed by step 5 are used.

A graphic coordinate system selected here is the same one as set in the graphic parameter for the graphic

coordinate system.

•

[XY] soft key

This soft key selects the graphic coordinate system of XY (with a setting of 0).

•

[YZ] soft key

This soft key selects the graphic coordinate system of YZ (with a setting of 1).

•

[ZY] soft key

This soft key selects the graphic coordinate system of ZY (with a setting of 2).

•

[XZ] soft key

This soft key selects the graphic coordinate system of XZ (with a setting of 3).

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[XYZ] soft key

This soft key selects the graphic coordinate system of XYZ (with a setting of 4).

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[ZXY] soft key

This soft key selects the graphic coordinate system of ZXY (with a setting of 5).

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[OK] soft key

This soft key changes the current graphic coordinate system to the graphic coordinate system

selected by one of the soft keys above.

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[CANCEL] soft key

This soft key cancels the graphic coordinate system selected by one of the soft keys above to return

to the original graphic coordinate system.

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NOTE

The graphic coordinate system selected here is set in the graphic parameter for

the graphic coordinate system.

Rotating the graphic coordinate system

The following soft keys displayed by step 6 are used.

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[↑] soft key

This soft key rotates the graphic coordinate system upward.

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[↓] soft key

This soft key rotates the graphic coordinate system downward.

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[←] soft key

This soft key rotates the graphic coordinate system to left.

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[→] soft key

This soft key rotates the graphic coordinate system to right.

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[CW] soft key

This soft key rotates the graphic coordinate system clockwise.

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[CCW] soft key

This soft key rotates the graphic coordinate system counterclockwise.

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[OK] soft key

This soft key changes the rotation angle of the current graphic coordinate system to the one set by

one of the soft keys above.

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[CANCEL] soft key

This soft key cancels the rotation of the graphic coordinate system performed by one of the soft keys

above to return to the original graphic coordinate system.

NOTE

1 Set the travel increment made by one rotation operation in parameter No. 14716.

2 The rotation angle of the graphic coordinate system set here is not set in the

graphic parameter for rotation angle.

13.2.1.3 PATH GRAPHIC (POSITION) screen

The PATH GRAPHIC (POSITION) screen indicates the current position during operation by the cursor

on a tool path drawn on the PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen; you can check a programmed tool

movement during automatic operation.

The screen is composed of the following items:

(1) Drawing area

(2) Current coordinates

(3) Feedrate and M/S/T/D code instruction information

(4) Graphic coordinate system

(5) Actual dimension line

(6) Cursor to show current position

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Fig. 13.2.1.3 (c) PATH GRAPHIC (POSITION) screen (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.2.1.3 (d) PATH GRAPHIC (POSITION) screen (10.4-inch LCD)

For the method of checking the current tool position, see the explanation.

Pressing a soft key other than the [POS] soft key displays the corresponding screen.

Explanation

Use the following procedure to check the tool position during operation on the PATH GRAPHIC

(POSITION) screen:

(1) Draw the tool path of the selected program on the PATH GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen.

(2) After the end of drawing, switch the screen display to the PATH GRAPHIC (POSITION) screen.

(3) Start automatic operation with the program executed for tool path drawing.

After automatic operation is started, the blinking cursor moves along the drawn tool path as the tool

moves. The cursor blinking rate is fast when the tool is moving, and the cursor blinking rate is slow

when the tool is stopped.

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The following items displayed on the screen are provided for the program under automatic operation:

• Current coordinates

• Feedrate and M/S/T/D code specification information

NOTE

1 A tool path drawn by setting the tool offset parameter to 1 (to disable the tool

offset function) is different from the actual tool path. In this case, the cursor

indicating the tool position may not move along the drawn tool path.

2 The tool path cannot be drawn correctly if a command not supporting drawing or

a command that specifies operation different from operation performed during

drawing is specified or if an operation dependent on the operation state or

setting on the machine side is performed. So, the tool path in actual operation

may differ from a drawn tool path. In this case, the cursor indicating the tool

position does not move along the drawn tool path.

3 When the graphic parameter of the graphic coordinate system, graphic range

(maximum and minimum values), scale, graphic range center, and rotation angle

is changed, the drawn tool path drawn is erased.

Therefore, please draw the tool path again on the PATH GRAPHIC

(EXECUTION) screen to display the tool position by setting the changed graphic

parameter.

13.2.2 Animation

Overview

For animation drawing, make necessary settings and perform operations for drawing execution on the

following screens:

• ANIME GRAPHIC (SETTING) screen

On this screen, data required to execute animation drawing can be set.

• ANIMATION GRAPHIC (EXECUTION) screen

This screen is used for animation drawing.

On this screen, the graphic range can be reduced/enlarged, and the graphic coordinate system can be

rotated.

• ANIMATION GRAPHIC (3-PLANE) screen

On this screen, a three-plane diagram can be drawn for a machining profile that has been drawn.

In addition, the positions of side views and cross sections can be changed.

13.2.2.1 ANIME GRAPHIC (SETTING) screen

This screen is used to set graphic parameters needed for animation drawing.

Data set using this screen is made valid by displaying the ANIMATION GRAPHIC (EXECUTION)

screen or executing drawing.

Graphic parameter data once set is preserved even if the power is turned off.

ANIME GRAPHIC (SETTING) screen: Procedure

Procedure

Press the function key

(or

when a small MDI unit is used) to display the ANIME

GRAPHIC (SETTING-1) screen.

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Fig. 13.2.2.1 (c) ANIME GRAPHIC (SETTING-2) screen (8.4-inch LCD)

Fig. 13.2.2.1 (d) ANIME GRAPHIC (SETTING-2) screen (10.4-inch LCD)

Two screens are used for the ANIME GRAPHIC (SETTING) screen.

Use the MDI page keys to switch between the screens for display of a desired setting item.

Use the MDI cursor keys to place the cursor at the value of the desired item. Use the numeric keys

to type a numeric value to be set.

(The typed numeric value is stored in the key-in buffer.)

To directly set the numeric value typed in step 3, press the

key or the [INPUT] soft key.

To increment the current value by the numeric value typed in step 3, press the [+INPUT] soft key.

For each setting item, see the explanation.

Explanation

The setting items on the ANIME GRAPHIC (SETTING) screen are described below.

However, the graphic parameters listed below are shared for tool path drawing. So, refer to the

explanation of the PATH GRAPHIC (SETTING) screen for tool path drawing.

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