Operating manual
3.6.3Tool inspection
This option is only available when the running program has been interrupted. Activating tool inspection makes the following operations possible:
•Jogging the axes using the JOG keys of the operator panel or handwheels.
•Stop and start the spindle using the keys on the operator panel.
•Access the CNC tables (tools, tool offsets, etc.) and modify their data.
Once tool inspection is completed and before resuming the execution of the program, the spindle must be started and the axes repositioned to the point where tool inspection began. Once the axes are repositioned, press [START] to resume program execution.
Rigid tapping and tool inspection mode
When interrupting the rigid tapping and accessing the tool inspection mode, it is possible to jog the axes (only in jog mode) that are involved in threading. When moving the axis, the interpolated spindle will also move; the spindle used to make the thread. If rigid tapping involves several axes, when moving one of them, all the other ones involved in the thread will also move.
This allows moving the axis into or out of the thread as often as desired until pressing the repositioning softkey. The axes move at the programmed F except when an axis or spindle exceeds its maximum feedrate allowed (parameter MAXMANFEED), in which case, the feedrate will be limited to that value.
The spindle jogging keys are disabled during tool inspection. It is only possible to get out of the thread by jogging one of the axes involved in rigid tapping. Functions M3, M4, M5 and M9 cannot be programmed at the spindle; they are ignored.
While repositioning, when selecting one of the axes of the thread on the softkey menu, it will move all the axes and spindle involved in the thread.
Reposition the axes and the spindle
To end tool inspection and reposition the spindle and the axes at the point where tool inspection began, press the relevant icon.
After pressing this icon, the CNC will show a list of the axes that are out of position. If the spindle was stopped during tool inspection, next to the list of axes, it will also show the status that the spindle had before the inspection.
The axes and the spindle may be repositioned simultaneously.
Reposition the axes.
The axes may be repositioned one by one or all at the same time. To reposition them, select the axes with the relevant softkey and press [START]. The axes reposition at the feedrate defined by the OEM.
The axes may be repositioned using the JOG keys or handwheels. On the other hand, repositioning may be interrupted (using the [STOP] key) to select other axes. Once one axis has reached its position, it will no longer be available.
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AUTOMATIC MODE | selection and execution |
| Program |
CNC 8070
(SOFT V03.0X)
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