MANUAL OPERATION B-43
12
ROTARY TOOLS (M TYPE)
The procedure used for registering a rotary tool for a machine of the M type, and for C-axis
operation, is explained below.
12-1
Registering Rotary Tools
When the rotary tool is mounted on the turret head, register the machining direction of the tool -
the X-axis direction or the Z-axis direction - on the ROTARY TOOL screen.
Machining with a tool rotating in the wrong direction due to incorrect registration can
damage the tool and the machine and can cause machining defects. Be sure to check
the direction of rotation of each rotary tool.
<Procedure>
Set the machining direction of the rotary tool when the rotary tool spindle is stopped.
1)
Display the ROTARY TOOL screen.
Function selection key
(CUSTOM1)
[ROTARY TOOL]
Or
Function selection key
(CUSTOM1)
Data entry key "4"
INPUT key
2)
Using the cursor keys, move the cursor to the station number where a rotary tool is mounted.
A rotary tool can be mounted at station number 1, 3, or 5.
3)
Input "1" and press the INPUT key for a tool for machining in the X-axis direction.
Input "0" and press the INPUT key for a tool for machining in the Z-axis direction.
1.
Rotary tools can be mounted in the X-axis direction only.
2.
If a value other than "0" or "1" is input, an alarm occurs.
4)
To return to the PCMDI menu screen, press the
[EXIT]
soft-key.
CAUTION
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