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8.2
The operation of tool post
Turret index can be commanded in manual and automatically.
Turret can be indexed after the machine satisfies the condition as follows.
- Machine ready status
- The front door is closed
(1) Manual operation
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2
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(2) Automatic operation
T-code will be used in order to change tool wanted in automatic operation.
1) T-code command enable mode
In order to validating T-code command, the mode shown below should be selected
in the machine.
2) T-code command
T-code is commanded in the same form in upper and lower unit, and can be
commanded in the same block with M-code, S-code and axis traverse command.
T △△ D□□ ;
- Example → If T-code is commanded, turret will rotate into specified tool no. and
apply offset.
58 | Part 2
[Selecting manual mode]
Change the machine mode into manual mode by
pressing the switch shown in left side.
[Starting index]
Press the "TOOL INDEX CW" button, then turret
will rotate in clockwise direction, and if "TOOL
INDEX CCW" button is pressed. Turret will rotate
in counterclockwise direction
[Current number display]
Currently clamped number is displayed after
completing rotation and clamping of turret.
△△ :Command tool No.
□□ :Cuting Edge No.
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