3. Operation
VMCTOPES8D51
3.3.3 Tool number designation/inpute
Tool selection type of this machine is MEMORY RANDOM or FIXED ADDRESS. In Memory
Random type, the relationship between tool number and pot number is changed with tool
change.
FIXED ADDRESS is compared to each other as follows;
MEMORY RANDOM : T code = Tool number = Pot number
FIXED ADDRESS : T code = Tool number = Pot number
To avoid confusion, we recommend the following tooling method
1. Tool management sheet 2. Always be aware that “T code”
command doesn't call “Pot”
number but “Tool” number.
3. It's not necessary to check the
tool position again during nor-
mal operation condition.
4. Please check the tool num-
ber and position after set-up
change or ATC maintenance,
etc..
5. Please check the status of tool
magazine by cycle “L44” after
loading or remove tool.
Step
Operation
Location
Remark
1
Decide tool types and number
Program
2
Match tool number with its type
Tool management
sheet
– Sketch tool if necessary
3
Tool loading/unloading
Tool magazine
– Refer to 3.3.2
4
Record the designated number
Tool management
sheet
5
Search tool list screen
MDI/CRT
– Refer to NC instruction
manual
6
Input tool and pot number
Set-up
3 – 7
example
¯60
Tool type
¯5 drill
M6 tap
¯12 endmill
Tool number
1
2
3
4
Pot number
7
13
1
5
