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fanuc control all clear function for tool lengths 11m to 16m

fanuc control all clear function for tool lengths 11m to 16m

fanuc control all clear function for tool lengths 11m to 16m

(OP)
is it possible to to preset all the tool lengths in the library to 999,000 to prevent tools 'crashing' into the work space you can press the all clear soft key and it will set all your tool length offsets to 000.000 . can you change this figure if so how and where.. we had to replace a spindle 6 months ago,  due to an inexperienced operator not entering a tool length

RE: fanuc control all clear function for tool lengths 11m to 16m

(OP)
sorry new on here we are using fanuc control varying from 11m to 16m on 3 axis cnc milling machines

RE: fanuc control all clear function for tool lengths 11m to 16m

theturbo
The use of tool offset to cause a crash is just one of the ways an operator can destroy your machine. You cannot protect against all eventualities. The question I pose is how do you train your operators to avoid most of these bad results in the future?

Let me guess about the crash, it occurred on an off shift soon after this new operator had been on days for 2-4 weeks to get trained to run the machine. The day shift operator did all the running and the new operatior watched. The new guy was given all the grunt jobs to do while the day shift operator sat back and ran the machine.

Train your operators properly and test them if necessary before cutting them loose on your machines.

RE: fanuc control all clear function for tool lengths 11m to 16m

Typical Fanuc format:

O1
M00(RESET ALL OFFSETS TO 0?)
#100=1
WHILE[#100LT100]DO1
G10G90P#100R0
#100=#100+1
END1
M30

This will set all offsets to zero. Maybe you can modify this to suit your needs?

Dave

RE: fanuc control all clear function for tool lengths 11m to 16m

Hello,  first time posting here but have been watching...

Quote:

O1
M00(RESET ALL OFFSETS TO 0?)
#100=1
WHILE[#100LT100]DO1  (note:  this resets numbers 1-99, if you have more or less, change this value)
G10G90P#100R0
#100=#100+1
END1
M30

This macro would work except you'll need an "L" command and it will depend on if you have offset type A, B or C.  For ex:

G10G90L10P#100R0.  ( L10 is tool length for type B and C )

Of course, if you want to set to "999.0", then change the G10 line to"

G10G90L10P#100R999.



RE: fanuc control all clear function for tool lengths 11m to 16m

Hello,  first time posting here but have been watching...

Quote:

O1
M00(RESET ALL OFFSETS TO 0?)
#100=1
WHILE[#100LT100]DO1  (note:  this resets numbers 1-99, if you have more or less, change this value)
G10G90P#100R0
#100=#100+1
END1
M30

This macro would work except you'll need an "L" command and it will depend on if you have offset type A, B or C.  For ex:

G10G90L10P#100R0.  ( L10 is tool length for type B and C )

Of course, if you want to set to "99.0", then change the G10 line to"

G10G90L10P#100R99.



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