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9/Series CNC Lathe. Operation and Programming Manual - page 3

Chapter 2

Basic Control Operation

To reformat control memory and delete all programs stored in memory,

follow these steps:

1.

Press the {PRGRAM MANAGE} softkey.

(softkey level 1)

PRGRAM

OFFSET

MACRO

PRGRAM

SYSTEM

MANAGE

PARAM

CHECK

SUPORT

FRONT

ERROR

PASS-

SWITCH

PANEL

MESAGE

WORD

LANG

2.

Press the {REFORM MEMORY} softkey.

(softkey level 2)

ACTIVE

EDIT

RESTRT

DISPLY

COPY

PRGRAM

PRGRAM

PRGRAM

PRGRAM

PRGRAM

DELETE

VERFY

PRGRAM

RENAME

INPUT

PRGRAM

PRGRAM

COMENT

PRGRAM

DEVICE

REFORM

CHANGE

MEMORY

DIR

3.

Press the {REFORM YES} softkey. All programs that are stored in

control memory are deleted. To abort the operation, press the

{REFORM NO} softkey.

(softkey level 3)

REFORM

REFORM

YES

NO

It can take several seconds for the control to complete the operation.

During this period, the softkeys on the operator panel are rendered

inoperative.

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2.12

This feature allows the removal of a rotary table or other axis attachment

from a machine. When activated, the control ignores messages that may

Removing an Axis

occur resulting from the loss of feedback from a removed axis such as

(Axis Detach)

servo errors, etc.

Important: This feature removes the selected axis from the control as an

active axis. Any attempt to move the removed axis results in an error.

This means that part programs that use the removed axis name cannot be

executed. Jog moves and MDI commands that attempt to move the

removed axis also result in an error.

This feature can be enabled in AMP. The axis must be selected as

“Detached” to be considered removed. Refer to the documentation

supplied by your system installer for the necessary steps involved in

detaching an axis or physically removing axis hardware from your

machine.

2.13

The Time Parts Count Display logs data relevant to part program execution

such as number of workpieces cut, cycle time, lot size, and remaining

Time Parts Count

workpieces. This data can be displayed and altered through the Time Parts

Display Feature

screen.

There are 3 levels of access to the Time Parts screen. They are listed

below in order of most restrictive to least restrictive. Refer to page 2-23

for details on password protection and access control.

Access:

Protection:

No

Restricts operator from Time Parts screen entirely (softkey

{TIME PARTS} not accessible). Accomplished by denying access to

“Active Program.”

Operator

Restricts operator from setting “Date”or “Time”(softkeys {SET TIME}

and {SET DATE} do not appear). Also restricts operator from setting

“Power-on time/overall”and “Workpieces cut/overall.” Accomplished by

denying access to “Time Parts.”

Supervisor

Full access to all features of the Time Parts screen.

To access the Time Parts screen, follow these steps:

1.

Press the {PRGRAM MANAGE} softkey.

(softkey level 1)

PRGRAM

OFFSET

MACRO

PRGRAM

SYSTEM

MANAGE

PARAM

CHECK

SUPORT

FRONT

ERROR

PASS-

SWITCH

PANEL

MESAGE

WORD

LANG

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2.

Press the {ACTIVE PRGRAM} softkey.

(softkey level 2)

ACTIVE

EDIT

RESTRT

DISPLY

COPY

PRGRAM

PRGRAM

PRGRAM

PRGRAM

PRGRAM

DELETE

VERFY

PRGRAM

RENAME

INPUT

PRGRAM

PRGRAM

COMENT

PRGRAM

DEVICE

REFORM

CHANGE

MEMORY

DIR

3.

Press the {TIME PARTS} softkey. This generates the screen shown in

Figure 2.11.

(softkey level 3)

DE-ACT

SEARCH

MID ST

T PATH

T PATH

PRGRAM

PRGRAM

GRAPH

DISABL

SEQ

TIME

STOP

PARTS

Figure 2.11

Time Parts Screen

PROGRAM

DATE

TIME

XXXXXXXX

MM/DD/YY

HH:MM:SS

POWER-ON TIME/OVERALL

:

99999:59:59

WORKPIECES CUT/OVERALL

:

9999999999

RUN TIME

:

99999:59:59

POWER-ON TIME/AFTER RESET

:

99999:59:59

CYCLE TIME

:

99999:59:59

WORKPIECES CUT/AFTER RESET

:

9999999999

LOT SIZE

:

9999999999

REMAINING WORKPIECES

:

999999999

LOT COMPLETION FLAG

:

0

(PAL messages)

SET

SET

ED PRT

TIME

DATE

INFO

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Important: Some softkeys shown in Figure 2.11 might not appear on your

system due to restricted access. Refer to the beginning of this section and

page 2-23 for details.

You can modify the values on this screen. Press the {ED PRT INFO},

{SET DATE}, or the {SET TIME} softkeys as explained in the Screen Field

Definitions that follow.

Press the exit softkey {›} to save changes and return to the “Active

Program” screen.

Time Part Screen Field Definitions

Program -- is the currently active part program, displayed automatically

by the control.

Date -- is the current date setting. To change this setting:

1.

Press the {SET DATE} softkey, provided that you have

supervisor-level access.

You are prompted for a new date with a line that displays the current

date setting.

2.

Press the [DEL] key to erase the characters displayed.

3.

Type in the new date.

You must use one of these formats:

Format:

Language:

Month / Day / Year

English

Year / Month / Day

Japanese

Day / Month / Year

German

Time -- is the current 24-hour time setting. It can be changed by pressing

the {SET TIME} softkey, provided that you have supervisor-level access.

You are prompted for a new time with a line that displays the current time

setting. Change the current setting by pressing the [DEL] key to erase the

characters displayed and then typing in the new time. You must enter

using the format Hours:Minutes:Seconds. For example, 2:00 pm should be

entered as 14:00:00.

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3

Offset Tables and Setup

3.0

In this chapter we describe the basics for job setup. Major topics include:

Chapter Overview

Topic:

On page:

Changing the active tool offset

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Work coordinate system offset table

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Backing up offset tables

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Programmable zone table

3-21

Single--digit feedrate table

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3.1

Use tool offsets to let the programmer always write a part program with

respect to the same point on the machine regardless of the tool being used.

Tool Offset Tables

Tool lengths are taken into account using tool length offsets as described in

{TOOL GEOMET} and

chapter 20. The radius of the tool tip and tool orientation in the turret are

{TOOL WEAR}

taken into account using TTRC as described in chapter 21. This section

describes entering these values that are called later when the corresponding

offset is activated.

Tool offsets are divided into two tables:

Tool Geometry Table - This table is typically used to enter tool data for

a brand new tool just being installed or replaced.

Tool Wear Table - This table is typically used to record slight changes

that occur to a tools shape during normal usage. Since the tools basic

orientation does not change, no orientation data may be entered into this

table.

When offset data is called in a part program, the control subtracts the value

called from the wear table from the value called from the tool geometry

data table. The result is used as the offset data for that tool. Typically

when a new tool is installed, the wear offset value is zero. As the tool gets

older, the wear value is increased.

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Figure 3.1

Tool Offset

Tool gauge points on turret

from which tool offsets are

usually measured

Tool offset values simplify

programming and allow

processing with different

tools without changing

the part program

You can enter this data into the tool offset tables:

Tool length offset data {TOOL GEOMET} and {TOOL WEAR}

Tool tip radius data {TOOL GEOMET} and {TOOL WEAR}

Tool orientation data {TOOL GEOMET}

Parameters for the resolution of the offset data are determined by the

system installer in AMP. The range available to the system installer is 0.01

to 0.00001 mm (0.001 to 0.000001 inch) with a maximum number of 8

digits.

Tool Offset Numbers

Use a T-word to call out tool offset numbers in a program. The T-word

specifies a one, two, or three-digit offset number. The control then

accesses the values assigned to that offset number in the table. Offsets are

activated as described in the sections on that specific type of offset.

For more information on calling offset numbers, refer to chapter 20.

Offset number “00” is not valid, but can be used to cancel tool offsets.

Different offset numbers may be called from the tool geometry and tool

wear table using the same T-word (depending on the T-word type selected

in AMP). This means that wear offset data corresponding to offset number

1 may not need to correspond to tool geometry offset number 1, etc.

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3.1.1

Tool Dimensional

Parameters

Figure 3.2

Tool Dimensional Offsets

TOOL GEOMETRY, LENGTH

TOOL GEOMETRY, TIP RADIUS

Assumed tool

position

Actual tool

tip point

R

X

Actual tool

Assumed tool

Z

position

tip point

TOOL WEAR, LENGTH

TOOL WEAR, RADIUS

Cutting edge before

Worn cutting

Cutting edge before

tool wear

edge

tool wear

R = R’- R

X/2

R’

Worn cutting

R

edge

Z

Tool Length (Tool Geometry Table)

The dimensions, entered into the tool geometry for length, reflect the

distance from the tool tip to the gauge point on the tool holder. This gauge

point actually moves to the coordinates programmed in a part program, if a

tool offset is not activated.

We use the term “gauge point” to define the precise point on the turret

from which all programmed tool paths originate. Offsets refer to the

distance from this gauge point to the tip or edge of the tool that contacts

the part being cut.

Use the tool length offset function to compensate for the difference

between the tool position as mounted in the turret and the tool position

assumed in writing a program. By using the tool length offset functions

along with tool orientation data, a programmer can write a part program

without further concern for tool position due to mounting. Measure offset

values for each axis to allow for the difference between the assumed and

actual cutting tool locations.

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Figure 3.3

Tool Length Offsets

-Z

Gauge point

Z tool offset

X tool offset (entered

as a diameter value)

-X

The Z offset table value corresponds to the actual Z distance from the tool

tip to the gauge point. The X offset value is the distance on the axis from

the tool tip to the gauge point. Consequently, when the control activates a

tool offset, the Z axis is displaced per the table value, while the X axis is

displaced half the table value.

Generally machines are configured such that axes move in the negative

direction as they move the tool turret towards the workpiece (this refers to

the main or A turret if a two turret lathe). In that case, if the installed tool

protrudes in the negative direction its offset value is entered as positive.

The tool illustrated in Figure 3.3, for example, extends in both the -X and

-Z directions, so its X and Z offsets would be entered as positive. This

holds true regardless of which turret the tool is on.

Tool Tip Radius - TTR (Tool Geometry Table)

The control can compensate for any cutting error resulting from slight or

even large rounding of the cutting tool tip. To do so, the radius of the

cutting tool tip must be entered as the geometry data for tool tip radius

compensation. For more information, refer to chapter 21.

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Figure 3.4

Tool Tip Radius for Typical Lathe Tool

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Radius

Tool Length (Wear Table)

The tool length wear compensation offset takes into account the wear that a

tool incurs from normal usage. Enter a value in the table that is equal to

the difference between the tool tip positions, before and after tool wear.

Tool Tip Radius Compensation - TTRC (Wear Table)

The tool tip radius wear compensation offset takes into account the normal

wear that a tool tip incurs from normal usage. Enter a value in the table

that is equal to the difference between the tool tip radius before and after

tool wear. Tool tip radius wear compensation is factored into both the X

and Z axes.

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3.1.2

ORNT - Tool Orientation (Tool Geometry Data Table)

Tool Orientation Parameters

The control uses the value entered here to determine the orientation of the

tool’s cutting edge relative to the surface of the part. This is necessary for

the control to perform TTRC correctly. Refer to chapter 21.

Figure 3.5

Tool Orientations for Rear Turret Lathe

2

1

6

0 or 9

7

5

3

8

4

The control uses the value entered here to determine the orientation of the

tool when Tool Tip Radius Compensation is active. Each tools’orientation

should be determined from Figure 3.5 and Figure 3.6 and its number

entered (0-9) on the geometry offset table for the ORNT parameters. From

that information the control can keep track of the orientation of the tool

currently being used and help catch some programming errors.

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Figure 3.6

Tool Orientations, Rear Turret Lathe

(Both A and B Turrets if Two-Turret Lathe)

-Z

2

1

6

7

5

9 or 0

-X

8

3

4

Figure 3.7

Tool Orientations, Front Turret Lathe

(Both A and B Turrets if Two-Turret Lathe)

3

4

8

-X

7

5

9 or 0

6

2

1

-Z

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3.1.3

You can set data in the offset tables by using one of six methods. The

method described here requires that the offset data is manually measured

Setting Tool Offset Tables

and then directly keyed into the table. The other five methods are

described in these sections:

Using {MEASURE} (page 3-11)

Programming G10s (chapter 20)

Skip functions (chapter 27)

Setting paramacro system parameters (chapter 28)

Altering through the PAL program (refer to the 9/Series CNC PAL

Reference Manual)

When you use PAL to modify either the work coordinate system

tables or the tool offset tables, tool tip radius compensation should not

be active (G40 mode). If tool tip radius compensation is active, be

aware that the new offset is not placed in part program set-up buffers

that have already been read into control memory. This results in the

offset not being activated until several program blocks after the

current block. The number of setup buffers is dependent on the

number of block retrace steps configured in AMP and what software

features are currently being used.

To manually display or alter the offset tables, follow these directions:

1.

Press the {OFFSET} softkey.

(softkey level 1)

PRGRAM

OFFSET

MACRO

QUICK

SYSTEM

MANAGE

PARAM

CHECK

SUPORT

FRONT

ERROR

PASS-

SWITCH

PANEL

MESAGE

WORD

LANG

2.

Decide whether you want to display the tool geometry offsets or the

tool wear offsets.

To display:

Press:

the geometry offsets (tool length offsets,

{TOOL GEOMET} softkey. Figure 3.8 shows

the tool radius, and tool orientation)

examples of tool offset screens.

the wear offsets (tool length and radius

{TOOL WEAR} softkey. Figure 3.8 shows

wear data)

examples of tool offset screens.

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Figure 3.8

Tool Offset Screens

Tool Wear Table

Tool Geometry Table

3.

Move the cursor to the offset data to be modified. Use the up, down,

left, or right cursor keys to move the block cursor to the tool offset

data on the current page. Press the {MORE OFFSET} softkey to change

pages.

To search all pages for a specific offset number, press the {SEARCH

NUMBER} softkey and key in the desired offset number. When you

press the <TRANSMIT> key, the control locates the cursor at the offset

number you are searching for. The tool offset data located at the

cursor appears in reverse video.

(softkey level 3)

SEARCH

REPLCE

ADD TO

ACTIVE

MORE

NUMBER

VALUE

VALUE

OFFSET

OFFSET

MEAS-

INCH/

RADI/

COPY

URE

METRIC

DIAM

OFFSET

4.

Select data entry type:

Unit selection {INCH/METRIC}

To select units of “mm” or “inch” for the offset data, press the

{INCH/METRIC} softkey. The units used for the currently selected

offset number change each time the softkey is pressed. When the

units are altered, all data previously entered is converted to the newly

selected units (Inch or Metric) for that offset number.

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Diameter or Radius {RADI/DIAM}

If the offset value being changed has been selected in AMP as the

diameter axis (typically the axis perpendicular to the spindle center

line), data may be entered into the offset table as either a radius or

diameter value. The current mode for this axis is displayed with an R

for radius or a D for diameter mode next to that axes offset. Pressing

the {RADI/ DIAM} softkey toggles the offset between these two

modes.

This softkey does not change the current mode of control operation

(as selected with G07 or G08); it only alters how data is entered into

the table. For details on radius or diameter mode, refer to chapter 13

(G07/G08).

(softkey level 3)

SEARCH

REPLCE

ADD TO

ACTIVE

MORE

NUMBER

VALUE

VALUE

OFFSET

OFFSET

MEAS-

INCH/

RADI/

COPY

URE

METRIC

DIAM

OFFSET

5.

Enter offset data; replace or add data as follows:

Press this softkey:

Then:

{REPLCE VALUE}

Type in the new value. Press the [ENTER] key. The new

value replaces the old value for that feedrate.

{ADD TO VALUE}

Type in the number. Press the [ENTER] key. The new value

is added to the old value for that area.

If desired, stored offset data can be copied from one axis to another

axis for all offset numbers (rather than having to change each axis

individually).

A. Press the {COPY OFFSET} softkey.

B. “COPY (SOURCE, DESTINATION):”appears. Enter the axis

letter from which the data is coming, then a comma, and then

enter the axis letter to which the data is going. For example,

COPY (SOURCE, DESTINATION): X,Z

copies the offset data from the X axis to the Z axis for all offset

numbers.

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3.1.4

The measure feature offers an easier method of establishing tool offsets.

The control, not the operator, computes the tool length and wear offsets,

Setting Offset Data Using

and enters these values into the tool offset tables. The measure feature is

{MEASURE}

used to measure tool length offset values for the wear or geometry tables; it

should not be used to modify tool diameter offsets.

To enter tool offsets using measure, follow these steps:

1.

Establish a fixed machine position without a tool in the tool holder.

This position can be any fixed, nonmovable location on the machine

that the tool can be jogged against consistently using a variety of

different tools.

If you enter:

Then:

a tool length in the

jog the machine gauge line (on the axis being updated) to this

geometry offset table

position. The value of this position, located in the work

coordinate system, must be recorded. The user keys in this

value in steps 6 and 7. No tool offsets should be active and no

tool should be in the tool holder.

a tool length wear in the

jog the machine gauge line to the fixed position. Add the

wear offset table,

original tool length offset from the tool geometry table to the

fixed machine location. The user keys in this value in step 7.

No tool offsets should be active and no tool should be in the

tool holder. The value of this position, located in the work

coordinate system, must be recorded.

2.

Access the tool geometry or wear offset table.

3.

Cursor down to the offset that you want to change. The offset can be

displayed in either inch or metric measurements.

4.

Load the tool that you want to measure into the tool holder.

5.

Using incremental, continuous or handwheel mode, jog the tool tip to

the fixed location determined in step 1.

6.

Press the {MEASURE} softkey.

7.

Key in the coordinate value of the fixed location determined in step 1.

8.

Press the [ENTER] key.

The control now subtracts the keyed in position from the current tool

position and enters this difference as the offset value into the table.

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3.1.5

Tool offset range verification checks:

Tool Offset Range

the maximum values entering the tool offset tables

Verification

the maximum change that can occur in either table

To use tool offset range verification, follow this softkey sequence:

1.

Press the {SYSTEM SUPORT} softkey.

(softkey level 1)

PRGRAM

OFFSET

MACRO

PRGRAM

SYSTEM

MANAGE

PARAM

CHECK

SUPORT

FRONT

ERROR

PASS-

SWITCH

PANEL

MESAGE

WORD

LANG

2.

Press the {AMP} softkey.

(softkey level 2)

PRGRAM

AMP

DEVICE

MONI-

TIME

PARAM

SETUP

TOR

PARTS

PTOM

SYSTEM

SI/OEM

TIMING

3.

Press the {AXIS PARAM} softkey.

(softkey level 3)

AXIS

PATCH

UPDATE

UPLD/

BACKUP

PARAM

AMP

BACKUP

DWNLD

AMP

4.

Press the {RANGE PARAM} softkey.

(softkey level 4)

SPNDL

SERVO

AXIS

HOME

REVERS

PARAM

PARAM

CALIB

CALIB

ERROR

RANGE

PARAM

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Your system installer initially sets these values in AMP. You can modify

them with online AMP by using this screen:

Per table values

Per axis values

softkey level 5

About the Offset Range Verification Screen

on a lathe, range checking units for this screen are always RADIUS,

regardless of the program/control mode

display format is fixed

Mode

Places to the left of the decimal point

Places to the right of the decimal point

inch

3

5

metric

4

5

data entry is bounded by the programming resolution of the axes

When Does Verification Occur?

Verification occurs when a value enters the table from:

· data entry screens

· PAL

· paramacros

Important: The control does not perform the verification if the value,

old or new, is zero, nor does it check G10 data-setting

codes.

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Verify for Maximum Value

This value represents the absolute maximum value per table for all tool

offsets in that table.

If you enter:

then:

a positive number greater than the maximum value

the control generates the error message:

“OFFSET EXCEEDS MAX VALUE”

a negative number less than the negative of the

The control does not modify the value in

maximum value

the table.

Verify for Maximum Change

This change represents the amount an offset may change from its current

value. If you exceed the amount set by the system installer in AMP, the

change is not allowed. The control generates the error message “OFFSET

EXCEEDS MAX CHANGE.”

3.2

Use {ACTIVE OFFSET} to allow the manual activation of tool offsets,

Changing the Active Tool

without the need to program the correct T-word to call the corresponding

offset number. This may be necessary when a broken tool has been

Offset {ACTIVE OFFSET}

replaced using the Jog Retract feature, or if a program is to start execution

with a tool active in the chuck and no tool offsets programmed, etc.

Typically tool offsets are changed by programming a T-word in a program

as described in chapter 20. This feature should be used only when it is

necessary to activate one of the tool offset numbers manually.

Important: The control must be in either cycle stop or E-Stop states

before an attempt is made to change the active offset using

this method.

If it is necessary to change the current tool offset values or to activate tool

offset numbers without programming a T-word, follow these steps:

1.

Press the {OFFSET} softkey.

(softkey level 1)

PRGRAM

OFFSET

MACRO

QUICK

SYSTEM

MANAGE

PARAM

CHECK

SUPORT

FRONT

ERROR

PASS-

SWITCH

PANEL

MESAGE

WORD

LANG

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2.

Activate an offset number as follows:

Press This softkey:

To activate:

the {TOOL GEOMET}

a tool geometry offset number

the {TOOL WEAR}

tool wear offset number

The tool offset table is displayed. Currently active offset values

(if any) are indicated with an * to the right of the offset number.

3.

Move the cursor on the offset table until the desired offset is shown in

reverse video. Only one geometry offset and one wear offset number

may be active at the same time.

4.

Press the {ACTIVE OFFSET} softkey when the desired offset is

selected. The tool offsets are made active as described in

chapter 20.

(softkey level 3)

SEARCH

REPLCE

ADD TO

ACTIVE

MORE

NUMBER

VALUE

VALUE

OFFSET

OFFSET

3.3

There are two types of data in the work coordinate system table. They are:

Work Coordinate System

the initial work coordinate system zero point locations that are called

Offset Table

when programming G54 - G59.3.

{WORK CO- ORD}

the external offset which is used to offset all of the G54 - G59.3 zero

points to make the same set of work coordinate systems fit a variety of

applications.

Zero Point Parameters

The zero point parameters refer to the zero point locations of all of the

work coordinate systems called out by G54 - G59.3. Enter positions for

these zero points as machine coordinate values. The control uses the

specified machine coordinate position as the work coordinate system zero

point. Refer to chapter 11 for details on work coordinate system.

Enter a machine coordinate system position for each axis of the work

coordinate system below the corresponding G-code (G54-G59.3) as

described on page 3-16.

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(softkey level 1)

(softkey level 1)

PRGRAM

OFFSET

MACRO

QUICK

SYSTEM

MANAGE

PARAM

CHECK

SUPORT

FRONT

ERROR

PASS-

SWITCH

PANEL

MESAGE

WORD

LANG

2.

Press the {WORK CO-ORD} softkey to display the offset values for the

work coordinate systems and the external offset. See Figure 3.9.

(softkey level 2)

Figure 3.9

Work Coordinate System Setting

3.

Move the cursor to the offset data that you want to modify. Use the

up, down, left, or right cursor keys to move the block cursor to the

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offset data on the current page. Press the {MORE OFFSET} softkey to

change pages. The selected item appears in reverse video.

4.

Select data entry type:

Unit selection {INCH/METRIC}

To select units of “mm” or “inch” for the offset data, press the

{INCH/METRIC} softkey. The units used for the currently selected

offset G-code or external offset change each time the softkey is

pressed. When the units are altered, all data previously entered is

converted to the newly selected units for that offset number.

Diameter or Radius {RADI/DIAM}

If the offset value being changed has been selected in AMP as the

diameter axis (typically the axis perpendicular to the spindle center

line), data may be entered into the offset table as either a radius or

diameter value. The current mode for this axis is displayed with an R

for radius or a D for diameter mode next to that axes offset. Pressing

the {RADI/ DIAM} softkey toggles the offset between these two

modes.

This softkey does not change the current mode of control operation

(as selected with G07 or G08); it only alters how data is entered into

the table. For details, refer to chapter 13 (G07/G08).

(softkey level 3)

5.

Replace or add data as follows:

To :

Press:

replace stored work coordinate

the {REPLCE VALUE} softkey, then type in the

data with new data

value and press [ENTER].

add to previously stored work

the {ADD TO VALUE} softkey, then type the

coordinate data

number and press [ENTER].

Important: The values for the work coordinate systems can be altered

by using the G10 command in MDI or within a part

program. For details, refer to chapter 11.

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3.4

The control can save all of the information that is entered in the tool offset

tables and the work coordinate system tables as a backup. This is

Backing Up Offset Tables

accomplished by the control generating a program consisting of G10

blocks. These G10 blocks contain the offset numbers and their respective

wear and geometry values. Any time your run this program, the set of

values contained in these G10 blocks replace the current values in the

offset tables. The G10 program can be saved in control memory.

This feature is very useful if the same tool or coordinate system offsets are

to be used on different machines. The same offset tables can be easily set

up by running this G10 program on other machines.

The offset table program can be saved in control memory as a program.

This is very useful if the same tools are to be used on different machines.

The offset tables can be easily set up by executing the same offset table

program on all the other machines.

Important: Once the control begins executing a G10 program that has

been previously generated, it clears any data that exists in

the offset table being updated by that G10 command. This

makes it impossible for a G10 block to simply add a few

offset values. A G10 program must load the entire offset

table each time it is run. Tool geometry and tool wear

tables are separate offset tables. Loading data into one does

not clear the other.

To back up the offset tables, follow these directions:

1.

Press the {OFFSET} softkey.

(softkey level 1)

2.

Press the {BACKUP OFFSET} softkey. The control displays the backup

offset screen shown in Figure 3.10.

(softkey level 2)

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Figure 3.10

Backup Offset Screen

3.

Select the offsets to be backed up by moving the cursor to the desired

offset by using the up and down cursor keys. The selected offset

appears in reverse video. The four options include:

TOOL WEAR ---- When wear is selected all data from the tool offset

wear tables is stored as a G10 program.

TOOL GEOMETRY ---- When geometry is selected all data from the

tool offset geometry tables is stored as a G10 program.

WORK COORDINATE ---- When work coordinate systems are selected

the work coordinate offset information for the G-codes G54 - G59.3 and

the external offset value are stored as a G10 program.

ALL ---- When all is selected all data from the tool offset geometry and

wear tables and work coordinate offset tables is stored as a G10

program.

4.

Once the data to save has been selected, press the {TO FILE} softkey

to send the G10 program to control memory. The control asks for a

program name under which to store the program. Enter the program

name by using the alphanumeric keys on the operator panel and press

the [ENTER] key. Refer to chapter 10 on program names. The G10

program is saved under the file name just entered.

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3.5

The programmable zone feature prevents tool motion from entering or

exiting a designated area. For details on programmable zones, refer to

Programmable Zone Table

chapter 12.

This table contains the values for programmable zones 2 and 3. These

values define the boundaries for the programmable zones and are

referenced from the machine coordinate system.

Important: These values may also be entered in AMP by the system

installer. Programmable zone 3 table values may also be

modified by programming a G22 command. Refer to

chapter 12.

To display or alter the values in the programmable zone table, follow these

steps:

1.

Press the {SYSTEM SUPORT} softkey.

(softkey level 1)

2.

Press the {PROGRAM PARAM} softkey.

(softkey level 2)

3.

Press the {ZONE LIMITS} softkey to display the programmable zone

table as shown in Figure 3.11.

(softkey level 3)

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Figure 3.11

Programmable Zone Table

Important: Depending on the currently active program mode,

programmable zone coordinates are displayed in inches or

millimeters for a liner axis and in degrees for a rotary axis.

4.

Use the up or down cursor keys to move the block cursor to the data

to be changed. Data located at the cursor appears in reverse video.

Press the {MORE LIMITS} softkey to change pages.

5.

You can replace data or add to it.

Press This Softkey:

Then:

{REPLCE VALUE}

type in the new value. Press [ENTER].

{ADD TO VALUE}

type in the new number. Press [ENTER].

6.

Complete editing the inhibit zone parameters in two ways:

Press This Softkey:

To:

{UPDATE & EXIT}

store the changes made to the parameters and

leave the inhibit zone screen.

{QUIT}

delete all changes made to the inhibit zones

this session and leave the inhibit zone screen.

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