PREPARATION BEFORE STARTING MASS PRODUCTION E-1
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CONDITIONS FOR STARTING AUTOMATIC OPERATION
For carrying out memory (tape) mode operation to check the program, to execute test cutting, or to
run the program for mass production, or for carrying out MDI mode operation, the conditions
required for automatic operation must be satisfied.
If the automatic operation does not start even if the
(START) switch is pressed, check the
following items if they are satisfied.
The conditions indicated below are the conditions to turn on the automatic operation
start circuit in the NC unit. Workpiece mounted conditions, pressure setting, tool offset
setting, etc. must be checked by the customer according to the customer's operation
needs.
<Conditions>
1.
The front door is closed.
For details, refer to "DOOR INTERLOCK FUNCTION".
2.
The PANEL key-switch is placed in the
(OFF) position.
3.
An automatic operation mode (memory, tape, MDI) is selected.
4.
The chuck is clamped.
(The status indicator
[CHCL]
is lit.)
5.
The NC and the machine are free of program error and machine error.
(The status indicator
[ERR]
is not lit.)
6.
The turret is indexed to the correct position.
(The status indicator
[TRCL]
is lit.)
7.
If the spindle is rotating, the spindle speed attained signal has been turned on.
8.
Restart of spindle rotation is not valid when automatic operation is temporarily suspended.
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9.
External start interlock signal (the signal which disables spindle rotation) is not input.
10.
All axes have been returned to the zero point after the machine lock function is switched
from valid to invalid.
11.
The spindle OFF mode function is invalid.
12.
The steady rest has been opened/closed.
13.
The steady rest has been extended or retracted.
14.
For operation in the memory mode, the steady rest base is clamped.
It is possible to start automatic operation in the MDI mode.
15.
For the manual steady rest specification, the steady rest has been clamped or unclamped.
16.
The tailstock spindle is not in the inching state (tailstock specification).
17.
If the tailstock spindle interlock function is valid, the tailstock spindle is in the OUT position
(tailstock specification).
18.
The tailstock body is clamped (tailstock specification).
CAUTION
NOTE
