4. Additional data for operation
VMCTOPES8D51
The following two methods are recommended when using large tool, and the second one needs
special care in programming.
1) The method to empty the adjacent pots of all tools
To use all tools like as large tool.
1. The collision between tools can occurs because of
program mistake, if “00” to empty pot is not input.
2. The number of tools available=The number of pots / 2
2) The method to use always the same pot for large tool
To load always the large tool into the designated pot which adjacent pots are empty, if large
tool used.
Step
Operation
Remark
1
Load the tools into 1,3,5,7 ··· or
2,4,6,8 ··· pots skipping one pot.
– Loading tool
2
Input the loaded tool’s number
– Refer to 3.3.5
3
Input “00” as the number of skipped pot.
Step
Operation
Remark
1
Empty the adjacent pots when a
large tool used
– Loading tool
2
Input “00” as the number of skipped pot.
– Refer to 3.3.5
3
Do program as like the process
described below when calling the large tool
– Programming
<Loading example>
Cutting with small tool
Large tool call
Tool change
Cutting with large tool
Tool chagne
other tool call
No tool
called.
<Loading example>
Use of large tool
4 – 5
