CNC Setup Utility Manual
P/N 70000490C - Machine Constants
2-90
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10-December-04
Enabling M19 Commands
Format:
M19
Enable/disable the M19 command during tool changer operations through
the
MC_5007: Tool changer installed
parameter in the Tool
Management Setup. The M19 command orients the spindle to a given
angle via the
MC_5004:
Spindle orientation RPM
. The orientation is
performed in Closed Loop Mode.
An M19 commands the orientation. The spindle will remain held in closed
loop control, even after the Programmable Controller transmits the Finish
signal for the M19, until a Tool Change Finish signal is next transmitted.
The M19 Code may be output at any time during the M6 automatic tool
change cycle. (For example: A positive spindle position is necessary
until the tool is removed from the draw bar or other tool holding
mechanism.)
The
MC_5007: Tool changer installed
parameter configures the
replacement of tools into the tool changer. Set the parameter to
Fixed
Replacement
if a tool should be replaced in the bin from which it was
taken. Set the parameter to
Random Replacement
to return the tool to
the first available bin.
NOTE:
The Random Replacement setting adds two columns to the Tool
Page, FIX and BIN. In the BIN column, enter the initial Bins for
all tools in the Tool Page. Enter a Y in the FIX column for tools
that must always be returned to their original bins. See
6000M CNC Programming and Operations Manual
for more details.
Guidelines for Setting the Number of Digits for T-Words
Use the
MC_5011: Number of digits in T word
parameter to configure
the number of available T-words. In the CNC program, a four-digit
selection is necessary to enable four-digit tool codes:
"T 30 04"
The first two digits specify the tool "pot" or carousel position of the tool to
be used (30). The second two digits specify the tool offset being used
(T 04).
If a two-digit code is programmed, the offset number being used and the
tool being used will be the same:
"T 04" - calls offset number 4 and tool pot number 4
A six-digit selection will permit the programmer to use six-digit tool codes:
"T 130 104"
The first three digits specify the tool "pot" or carousel position of the tool
to be used (130). The second three digits specify the tool offset being
