Vs 50

VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER
VS50/60
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OPERATION
SEIKI-SEICOS Σ16M/18M
Version 1.01
BO-2782-1-0221-E-1-01
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Introduction
Thank you for your having purchased the machine, favoring our product lines for your use.
This manual contains fundamental information on the machine operation. Please read and fully
understand the contents for your safe machine operation.
In particular, the contents of the items concerning safety in this manual and the descriptions on the
“caution plates” attached to the machine are important. Please follow the instructions contained
and keep them always in mind to ensure safe operation.
The reference record papers on adjusting setting values such as a parameter list are attached to
the machine unit and enclosed in the packing. These are necessary for maintenance and
adjustment of the machine later on. Please keep them safely not to be mislaid.
The design and specifications of this machine may be changed to meet any future improvement.
As the result, there may arise some cases where explanations in this manual could become partly
inconsistent with the actual machine. Please note this point in advance.
In this manual, items on the standard and optional specifications are handled indiscriminately.
Please refer to the “delivery note” for the detailed specification of your machine confirmation.

CONTENTS
OPERATION OF MACHINE ...................................................................... 1 -1

1. Daily Maintenance and Inspection....................................................................................... 1 -1
2. Outline of Main Operation Panel and NC Operation Panel .................................................. 1 -1
2-1 Operation by Using the Main Operation Panel and Sub-operation Panel ...................... 1 -1
2-2 NC Operation Panel ................................................................................................. 1 -15
3. Operational Procedures.................................................................................................... 1 -18
3-1 When Starting the Machine ...................................................................................... 1 -18
3-2 Warming-up Operation of Spindle ............................................................................ 1 -19
3-3 Zero Return Procedures .......................................................................................... 1 -20
3-4 When Completing the Daily Operation ..................................................................... 1 -21
4. Manual Operation .............................................................................................................. 1 -22
4-1 Each Axial Feed ....................................................................................................... 1 -22
4-2 Rapid Traverse ........................................................................................................ 1 -22
4-3 Mounting and Dismounting the Tool ......................................................................... 1 -23
5. Manual Data Input (MDI) Operation ................................................................................... 1 -24
5-1 Each Axial Feed ....................................................................................................... 1 -24
5-2 Coolant .................................................................................................................... 1 -24
5-3 Spindle Speed Change and Spindle Revolution........................................................ 1 -24
5-4 Spindle Positioning ................................................................................................... 1 -25
6. Registration of Program ..................................................................................................... 1-26
6-1 Registration from an External Device .......................................................................... 1-26
6-2 Manual Registration by the Address/Numeral Keys ..................................................... 1-27
7. Program No. Search ........................................................................................................... 1-29
7-1 Search by Key in a Program No. ................................................................................. 1-29
7-2 Search to Utilize the Program List. .............................................................................. 1-30
8. Edition of Program .............................................................................................................. 1-31
8-1 Preparation in Advance at the Time of the Edition of Program. .................................... 1-31
8-2 Search of Word ........................................................................................................... 1-32
8-3 Edition of Program ....................................................................................................... 1-33
8-4 Back Ground Editing .................................................................................................... 1-39
8-5 Copy of Program ......................................................................................................... 1-41
8-6 Editing Procedure of Range Designation (Expanded Tape Editing/Option) ................. 1-42
8-7 Alteration of Word (Expanded Tape Editing) ................................................................. 1-43
8-8 Deletion of Program ..................................................................................................... 1-45
8-9 Arrangement of Program ............................................................................................. 1-46
8-10 Process After Edition ................................................................................................. 1-47
9. Output of Program .............................................................................................................. 1-48

10. Automatic Operation ........................................................................................................ 1-50
10-1 When Machining the First Workpiece, Checking the Newly Created Program .......... 1-50
10-2 Program Memory Operation ...................................................................................... 1-50
10-3 When Inserting Manual Operation in Automatic Operation......................................... 1-51
10-4 When Performing MDI Operation in Automatic Operation.......................................... 1-51
11. Operation of Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) ................................................................... 1 -52
11-1 Names of ATC Each Section .................................................................................. 1 -52
11-2 Explanation of Actions ............................................................................................ 1 -53
11-3 Rotation of Tool Storage Magazine (at Single Mode) .............................................. 1 -56
11-4 Attachment and Detachment of Tools .................................................................... 1 -57
11-5 Relation Between Spindle Nose Key and ATC........................................................ 1 -58
11-6 Attention When Using Oil Hole Tool ........................................................................ 1 -58
11-7 ATC Program Operation ......................................................................................... 1 -59
11-8 Condition Check During ATC Execution ................................................................. 1 -60
12. Setting (Data).................................................................................................................... 1-62
12-1 Outline ....................................................................................................................... 1-62
13. Time Measuring, Data ....................................................................................................... 1-64
13-1 Time Measuring ......................................................................................................... 1-64
13-2 Date and Time ........................................................................................................... 1-65
14. Animated Drawing ............................................................................................................. 1-66
14-1 Outline ....................................................................................................................... 1-66
14-2 Drawing Parameter .................................................................................................... 1-67
15. Parameter Setting ............................................................................................................. 1-70
16. Operations Concerning W-Setter ................................................................................... 1 -74
16-1 Outline.................................................................................................................... 1 -74
16-2 Input Signal and Various Operations ...................................................................... 1 -74
16-3 Operation for Setting of Work Setter Reference Surface ....................................... 1 -75
16-4 Operation for Setting of Work Setter Reference Hole ............................................ 1 -76
16-5 Operation for Setting of Work Setter Coordinate Modification ................................ 1 -77
16-6 Manual Overwriting of Work Zero Point Offset Amount. ......................................... 1 -78
16-7 Setting Operation of Tool Setter ............................................................................. 1 -78
16-8 Tool Length Measuring Mode, Tool Diameter Measuring Mode .............................. 1 -80
16-9 Parameter .............................................................................................................. 1 -81
16-10 Others .................................................................................................................... 1 -82
17. Safety Guard ..................................................................................................................... 1-84
17-1 Safety Guard (Tool Length) ........................................................................................ 1-84
17-2 Safety Guard (Comparison) ....................................................................................... 1-88
18. Tool Life Management ....................................................................................................... 1-92
18-1 Tool Life Management ................................................................................................ 1-92
18-2 Spare Tool Management ............................................................................................ 1-94
18-3 Premachining Tool Check .......................................................................................... 1-95
18-4 Tool Skip and Tool Reset ............................................................................................ 1-96
18-5 Tool Life Management Program ................................................................................. 1-96
18-6 Tool Life Management Operation ............................................................................. 1-100
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18-7 Tool Life Screen ....................................................................................................... 1-101
18-8 Spare Tool Screen.................................................................................................... 1-105
18-9 Tool Status List Screen ............................................................................................ 1-108
18-10 Tool Life Management Parameters and Their Setting ............................................ 1-109
18-11 Alarms .................................................................................................................... 1-110
19. Cutting Monitoring Unit .................................................................................................... 1-111
19-1 Outline ...................................................................................................................... 1-111
19-2 Monitoring Method ..................................................................................................... 1-111
19-3 Monitoring Functions ................................................................................................ 1-112
19-4 Cutting Monitoring Program ..................................................................................... 1-115
19-5 Data Setting ............................................................................................................. 1-118
19-6 Cutting Monitoring Operation.................................................................................... 1-120
19-7 Set Load Screen ...................................................................................................... 1-124
19-8 Load Graph Screen.................................................................................................. 1-127
19-9 Life Graph Screen .................................................................................................... 1-128
19-10 Display and Setting of Parameters ........................................................................ 1-129
19-11 Alarms .................................................................................................................... 1-133
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OPERATION OF MACHINE
1. Daily Maintenance and Inspection

To prevent trouble with the machine and keep it always in a good operating condition, daily check
is as important as the periodic maintenance and inspection. As for the daily maintenance, refer to
Chapter 2 “Daily Inspection Item List” of the “Maintenance Manual” and carry out necessary
inspections accordingly.
2. Outline of Main Operation Panel and NC Operation Panel

2-1 Operation by Using the Main Operation Panel and Sub-operation Panel
Group Operation method Effective mode

No. Name Use Push Lamp Auto. Manual
button
Note : When you operated a function which the specifications do not allow, the lamp of that push
button switch blinks, and the alarm lamp [8] and call light are turned on. Also, “NO
OPTION” is displayed on the CRT.
[1] Mode selector These are used for selecting
switches operation modes: “MDI”, “PROGRAM
EDITING”, “MEMORY AUTOMATIC O O O
OPERATION” and “TAPE
AUTOMATIC OPERATION”.
[2] Function CANCEL Z... A machine lock
selector condition is applied to the Z axis only.
O O O O
switches (Push It is convenient if used for a program
a necessary test run.
function switch MACHINE LOCK... Only a display
with the proceeds omitting axial moves of the
SELECT” machine. O O O O
switch This function enables checking of
pressed.) program coordinate values without
moving the axes.
DRY RUN... A manual jog feed rate
become valid instead of a feed rate O O O
specified by the program
1-1

Name Use
No. Push Lamp Auto. Manual
button
[3] Spindle rotation These push button switches start
effective key and stop the spindle.
O O O
(It is necessary to specify a spindle
speed in advance.)
[4] Mode selector These are used for selecting
switches operation modes: “FEED”, and O O O
“ZERO RETURN”.
FEED... This mode enables a
manual continuous feed. A feed axis
and its direction are selected by the
axis move push button switches [6], O O O
and a feed rate by the FEEDRATE
[19] switches. Rapid traverse is
available by the rapid traverse
button.
RAPID... This mode enables a rapid
traverse. A rapid traverse axis and
its direction are selected by the push
button switches [6] and a rapid O O O
traverse rate (override) by the
RAPID OVERRIDE push button
switches [17].
ZERO RETURN... This mode
enables zero return. For an axis to
be returned to the zero point, select
with the push button switches [6]. O O O
For a feed rate, an override of 25%
is applied.
When zero return is completed,
green lamp at [6] is lighted up, from
the blinking state.
[5] Program START START... IN the AUTO or MDI mode,
/ FEED HOLD this push button switch start the
switches program. While this push button O O O
switch is pressed and the program is
running, a lamp located above lights
up.
1-2

Name Use
button
[5] Program FEED HOLD.. This push button
START / FEED switch suspends a program’s
HOLD switches progress. An axis being operated
stops and a red lamp located above
lights up. During operation by an O O O
auxiliary command (M, S or T), the
program’s progress stops after
executing the remaining action of
respective command.
[6] Axis move These push button switches move
switches the X, Y, Z and A (optional) axes
respectively.
Axis selection and its moving
direction abide by the indication
given on the respective push button O O
switches.
For a feed rate, select among the
FEEDRATE switches [22].
When executing rapid traverse, push
the rapid traverse button at the some
time.
[7] Initial position APC INITIAL POSITION... This lamp
check indicates that each machine section
is located at its specified position, O O
when executing an automatic. pallet
change (APC) command.
ATC INITIAL POSITION... This lamp
indicates that each machine section
is located at its specified position, O O
when executing an automatic tool
change (ATC) command. During T
cycle operates, this lamp lights up.
[8] Status display ALARM ... A red lamp lights up when
O O O
lamp an alarm occurred.
PROGRAM STOP... When M00 or
M01 is executed during operation in
an automatic mode, a red lamp lights O O
up. It is lit off by starting or
continuing the program.
1-3

Name Use
button
[9] Automatic This makes the automatic power
power shut-off shut-off function effective. After
switch machining cycle is completed, the O O O
power is automatically shut-off by
M30 when no pallet exists.
[10] Call right off This switches off the lighting call
O O O
switch light (yellow lamp melody horning.
[11] Work setter Makes the following functions
effective, making use of a reference
touch tool
TOOL SETTER... Measures a tool
length and a tool diameter and
O O O
automatically sets their offset
amounts in the offset memory.
REF. SURFACE, REF. HOLE ...
Measures the coordinate system
shift amounts of the reference
surface and hole against the O O O
machine coordinate system and
sets them in the coordinate system
shift memory.
COORD ALIGN... By measuring 3
points on the orthogonal or jig
located on the X-Y plane,
differences in rotation angle with the O O O
X and Y axes are calculated and
stored, thus compensating X-axis
and Y-axis program coordinate
values.
[12] Safety check Measure a machining tool length by
the 1st program start. Measure the
workpiece at an actual machining
position with the reference touch
tool mounted to the spindle by the
2nd program start. A workpiece-tool
interference check is made by Z-
axis approach (G00) command,
adding the tool offset amounts used
for these two information.
1-4

Name Use
button
[12] Safety check TOOL LENGTH... Measures and
stores the length of the tool used for O O O
an actual machining program.
COLLATION... Sets the Z axis to a

machine lock state, operates the
machine with an actual machining
program and checks whether there O O O
is an interference between the
workpiece and tool when Z axis
approaches.
[14] Override MEMORY... Memorizes optimum
override values (feed rate, spindle
speed) found in trial cutting, etc., O O O
making them corresponding to the
tools used.
AUTO. ... The override values
memorized are automatically input O O O
to a program.
[15] Feedrate These push button switches apply
override an override (ranging from 0 to
switches 200%) to a feed rate in automatic (Rotary switch) O
(cycle) operation. During a canned
cycle for tapping, the override is
ignored, resulting in 100%.
[16] Spindle These push button switches apply
override an override (ranging from 50 to (Rotary switch) O O
switches 150%) to a spindle speed command.
1-5

Name Use
button
[17] Rapid override These push button switches apply
switches an override (ranging from 0 to
100%) to a specified rapid traverse
rate. When the power is turned ON,
the override value becomes less (Rotary switch) O O
than 25%. In the manual operation,
the rapid traverse rate becomes
0~25%.
Note)The manual feed is not
available in 0%.
[18] Conveyor This push button switch runs the
O O O O
switch chip conveyor.
[19] Work light This push button switch turns on a
O O O O
switch work light.
[20] Coolant These push button switches work
switches various kinds of coolant indicated
on them respectively. Each kind of O O O O
coolant can be turned ON/OFF
manually even during automatic
operation.
1-6

Name Use
button
[21] Feedrate These push button switches select a
switches manual jog feed rate between 0 mm/
min and 5,000 mm/min. (Rotary switch) O
(In case of the A-axis, it becomes
between 10 deg/min and 1,400 deg/
min.)
[22] Optional block This switch makes the block skip
skip function command by program
O O O
effective. During programming, the
slash “/” used.
[22] Restart of The RESTART OF BLOCK becomes
block effective by pressing this switch and
the indication lamp lights up. This
becomes ineffective by repressing
this switch and the indication lamp
goes out. When the RESET OF O O O
BLOCK is not provided as option,
this switch becomes ineffective and
the indication lamp puts out.
Through designating a sequence No.
that is not restarted by this functions,
the machining can be restarted from
that block.
[24] Power ON ... turns on the main power to the _ _
O
NC unit.
OFF ... Turns off the main power. O _ _
[25] Standby Drive preparation state as for the NC
unit to make the machine ready for O O _ _
operation.
[26] Emergency Stops the machine completely. All
stop motors are stopped and the NC unit
(Main/Sub- is reset. O O O
operation
panel)
[27] Memory LOCK... Protects the information
stored in the NC unit. Normally, shift (Key) O
this switch to “LOCK”.
1-7

Name Use
button
[28] Memory WRITE ... Shift this switch to
“WRITE” when writing or correcting (Key) O
memory information.
[29] Speed meter Indicates a spindle speed.
(Meter) O O
[30] Load meter Indicates a spindle load to a motor’s

(Meter) O O
rated power in terms of percentage.
[31] Tool clamp/ CLAMP ... Clamp a tool to the
O O
unclamp spindle.
UNCLAMP ... Unclamp the spindle
tool. When the tool is unclamped, a
O O O
yellow lamp lights up and you
cannot run the spindle.
[32] Optional stop When M01 is commanded in the
tape, tape operation stops after all
the commands in the block are O O O
completed. The indication lamp
lights up. This is released by
repressing the START button and
indication lamp puts out.
[33] Single block Program commands are executed
one block by one block. However,
(Toggle O O
canned cycles are executed one
switch)
cycle by oneb cycle.
[34] Program restart The program restarts.
The indication lamp lights up. This
O O O
is released by repressing the button
and the indication lamp puts out.
[35] Manual pulse Get the handle mode by the push
generator button and select the feed axis by
(Portable) the rotary switch. For a feed rate,
you can select 1 pulse/graduation
(1/1), 10 pulses/graduation (10/1) O O O
and 100 pulses/graduation (100/1).
Since it is portable, you can draw it
out to a convenient position for use.
For inch specifications, you can
select 1/1, 10/1 and 50/1.
1-8

Name Use
button
[36] State OK Information such as mode, override,
indication interlock, and spindle tool No. O O O O
necessary for machining can be
monitored.
[37] Cutting monitor The screen of the cutting monitor
can be monitored.
[38] Cutting monitor Monitoring data is automatically set
by the “AUTOMATIC SETTING”
teaching cutting data.
Select switch (Select switch) O
INEFFECTIVE ... makes the cutting
monitor function ineffective.
EFFECTIVE ... makes the cutting
monitor function effective.
[39] Block skip This makes the block skip 2~9
effective. O O O
“/(2~9)” is used in the program.
[40] AIR BLOW Tool nose Air is spouted out from
the nozzle directed to the
O O O O
tool nose
Through Air is spouted out from
the through coolant
O O O O
nozzle.
[41] Magazine The ATC magazine rotates to index
rotation (ATC) tools.
Forward rotation: CW O O
Reverse rotation: CCW
1-9

Name Use
button
[42] Manual Replacement of tools can be done
indexing even when automatic operation is
going on.
ON ... “FORWARD” and
“REVERSE” buttons are effective. O O
OFF ... The above buttons are not
effective. To switch off manual
interrupt, keep pressing on the
“OFF” switch for at least 3 seconds.
[43] ATC initial This is a push button for making the
position return restoration easy after emergency
O O
stop or power failure etc. during
ATC.
[44] Auto door OPEN ... The door is opened. O O
CLOSED ... The door is closed.
O O
[45] DOOR ‘‘Effective’’ : Interlock of door

INTERLOCK open becomes effective. (Key switch) O O
‘‘Ineffective’’ : Interlock of door
open becomes ineffective.
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Main operation box (I)
[41]
1 - 11

Fig.4-2 Main operation box (II)
1 - 12

Auxiliary operation box (I)
Spindle tool clamp/unclamp
Auxiliary operation box (II) — ATC magazine
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Handle operating panel
Magnification of
handle
Axis selection
Handle mode selection
Manual pulse
generator
1 - 14

2-2 NC Operation Panel
1 - 15

NC Operation Panel
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NC Operation Keys
No. Name Description

[1] RESET key Press this key when resetting the CNC unit in order to reset
an alarm so on.
[2] Function keys When the function menu is displayed at the bottom of the
CRT, there are the keys to select the menu. When the
menu is not displayed, they serves as the keys to select the
Position, Program, Tool, Work Coordinate, Setting, Plot and
I/O screens. Press the F9/SEL/FUNC key when displayed
the function menu at the bottom of the CRT.
[3] OPER/MAINTE Press this key when displaying the PC, Alarm or
Maintenance screen. Pressing it once displays the function
menu at the bottom of the CRT, and pressing it again
erases the menu.
[4] RETURN key Press this key when you want to return to the Overall
screen.
[5] AUX. Key
[6] HELP key
[7] Address and Numerical Used to input the alphabet, numbers, etc.
keys
[8] SHIFT key There are some address keys which have 2 characters
marked on them. If you press the address key after the
SHIFT key, upper left character is input.
[9] INPUT key If the address or numerical key is pressed, it is input into
the key input buffer once, and then, displayed on the CRT.
Press the INPUT key when actually setting the data input
into the key input buffer.
[10] CANCEL key Press this key when deleting the characters or symbols
input into the key input buffer.
[11] ORIGIN key This key is used to clear the Plot screen.
[12] DELET ALTER and INSRT Used to perform deletion, alteration and insertion in editing
keys the program.
The alter key is also used for restoring F menu screen after
having selected an item on the F menu.
[13 ] Cursor move key There are 4 keys which are used to move the cursor up/
down and right/left.
[14] Page key There are 2 keys which are used to page in the forward and
backward directions.
[15] OPER. GUIDE
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3. Operational Procedures
3-1 When Starting the Machine
(1) Turn on the supply power Switch.
(2) Turn on the power switch on the electric cabinets
(3) Press the POWER ON push button switch located on the upper part of the main operation
panel.
Caution
The main panel and NC cabinet are enclosed lest the open air should enter
directly. Therefore, do not leave each door open for a long time while the power
is turned on. Check on the display and that cooling fan motors inside and
outside the cabinet are started.
(4) Release EMERGENCY STOP button on the main operation panel.

(5) Press the STANDBY push button switch located of the main operation panel. (A green
lamp lights up.)
(6) Before starting daily operation, reciprocate the X, Y and Z axes several times. (When this
is done, be careful not to have the axes overtravelled.)
(7) Return each axis to the zero point (refer to the description for zero return). By performing
zero return, a basic machine coordinate system is set and stored stroke limits are made
effective.
(8) Turn on the conveyor switch.
Caution
Do not make operation under the state that massive chips are cast in the trough.
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3-2 Warming-up Operation of Spindle
3-2-1 Warming-up at the Time of Starting Daily Operation
Caution
It is necessary to keep the bearing lubrication in a good condition for getting the normal
spindle revolution. If the spindle is suddenly rotated at a high speed without warming-
up, there is a danger of the oil film being cut and the bearing is burnt stuck. To have
the spindle operated correctly in full capacity, warming up operation is necessary of
which the following should always be practiced practice.
Warming-up before starting daily operation (30 minutes)

[1] 30% of maximum spindle revolution (10 minutes)
↓
↓
Practice warming in the order of [1] , [2] , [3] .
3-2-2 Warming-up When the Machine Was Not Operated for More Than One Week or
Longer
Caution
In case of starting the spindle of oil air lubrication, after it has not been used for more
than one week, warming-up must be practiced taking a longer time than usual, as oiling
into bearing is necessary. In this case, please make sure up practice warming-up
according to the following schedule.
1. #50 - Spindle of 10,000min-1 specification (oil air lubrication)

Warming-up after the spindle has not been used for more than
one week (minimum warming-up time 4 hours)
[1] By 2,500min-1 for 1 hour or longer
↓
-1
[2] By 5,000min for 1 hour or longer
↓
-1
[3] By 7,500min for 1 hour or longer
↓
Practice warming in the order of [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] .
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2. #40 - Spindle of 20,000min-1 specification (oil air lubrication)
Warming-up after the spindle has not been used for more than
one week (minimum warming-up time 4 hours)
↓
↓
↓
Practice warming in the order of [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] .
3-3 Zero Return Procedures

Be sure to perform manual zero return so that you may set the basic machine coordinate
system after turning on the power.
Display on the pushbutton for zero point direction of each axis flickers.
(1) Operate the mode switching push button for “Zero return”.
(2) Of the push button switches for the axis desiring “Zero return”, press the one with the origin
mark ( ).
(3) By the specified speed of the rapid feed override, the axis returns to the zero point in the
rapid feed speed, and stops at zero point. Then, the zero point position confirmation lamp
of the axis is lit on.
(4) When the lamp lights up, release the switch.
Even when unhanded during decelerated speed movement, the axis stops after zero point
is generated.
The above operations will complete zero return.
Caution
1. Make zero return operations for each axis one by one.
2. When the axis for which zero return is intended is already located close to the zero
point, move axis once to the opposite side of the zero point by about 50mm then
move it again to the direction of the designated zero return point.
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3-4 When Completing the Daily Operation
(1) Confirm that START display lamp on the main operation panel is lit off.
(2) Press EMERGENCY STOP button on the main operation panel.
(3) Clean the machine.
(4) Release EMERGENCY STOP button on the main operation panel.
(5) Set operation preparation, and drive the conveyor.
(6) Stop the conveyor after all of cutting chips in the bed are discharged.
(7) Move each axis to the stop position.
X-axis ......... center of the stroke
Y-axis .......... center of the stroke
Z-axis .......... the head upward movement end
(8) Press EMERGENCY STOP button on the main operation panel.
(9) Press POWER OFF button of the main control panel to cut out the control device power.
(10) Cut out power of the high voltage control panel.
(11) Cut out supply power.
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4. Manual Operation
4-1 Each Axial Feed
— In case of manual jog feed —
(1) Select the operation mode selector push button switch “JOG”.
(2) Press the FEEDRATE push button switch to set an appropriate feed rate. Pressing the
manual jog feed push button switch for a desired axis, move the machine in a desired
direction.
When it comes to a specified position, release the switch.
(The machine moves only while the switch is pressed.)
Applications : • Warming-up operation
• When bringing close to the zero point
• When cutting by manual operation
• Work rearranging operation
— In case of handle feed —

(1) Select the operation mode selector push button switch “HANDLE”.
(2) Select an axis with the axis selector push button switch.
(3) With the manual handle, you can move the machine by 0.001 mm (0.0001 inch) per
graduation (when 1/1 is selected) or by 0.01 mm (0.001 inch) per graduation (when 10/1 is
selected).
Applications: • When moving the machine by a very fine amount, such as when setting
the zero point by centering a workpiece or fixture
4-2 Rapid Traverse

(1) While pushing the rapid traverse mode switch, press the push button switch for the axis
you want to move at a rapid traverse rate (rapid traverse is applied only while the push
button switch is pressed). At this time, an override of 0, 1, 10, 50 or 100% can be applied
to a specified rapid traverse rate.
(2) Releasing rapid traverse push button switch changes the rapid traverse to normal feed.
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4-3 Mounting and Dismounting the Tool
(1) Stop the spindle head at an arbitrary position.
(2) Select one of manual operation modes; JOG, RAPID, HANDLE or ZERO RETURN.
(3) Holding a tool firmly, shift to UNCLAMP the TOOL CLAMP/UNCLAMP selector push button
switch, which is located on the front of the spindle head, and press it.
When the tool has been mounted, if the push button switch is released, the tip of the
drawbar will push the pull-stud bolt, thus removing the tool from a spindle taper hole (hold
the tool firmly lest it should drop). While the tool is unclamped, the yellow lamp located on
the upper left part lights up.
(4) When mounting the tool, eliminate dust completely from the taper section of the tool shank.
Clean the spindle taper hole properly with an accessory cleaner.
(5) Insert the tool shank into the spindle hole, and shift the TOOL CLAMP/UNCLAMP selector
push button switch to CLAMP and press it. The tool is automatically mounted to the
spindle and the yellow lamp lights off.
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5. Manual Data Input (MDI) Operation
5-1 Each Axial Feed

(1) After pressing RETURN button to get the general screen, set the mode selection
pushbutton switch to [MDI].
(2) General (MDI) is displayed on the display unit.
(3) Select the axis, which you want to mode, with the address keys, and enter the sign and the
numerical value by the numerical keys then press the RETURN key.
(4) Press the INSERT button.
(5) Repeating the steps (2) and (3), input one block worth of data.
(6) Press the PROGRAM START button.
5-2 Coolant
(3) Press the address key M .
(4) Enter 0 and 8 by operating the numerical keys then press the RETURN key.
(5) Press the INSERT button, and then, the PROGRAM START button.
Coolant is discharged from the nozzle at the spindle head.
(6) If you give M09 by similar operation, the coolant will stop.
5-3 Spindle Speed Change and Spindle Revolution

(3) Press the address key S .
(4) Input the spindle revolution speed by the numerical keys then press the RETURN key.
(5) Press the INSERT button.
(6) Similarly, input an M code for spindle forward revolution or reverse revolution.
(8) To stop the spindle, give M05 by similar operation.
Example
MDI → S → 1 5 0 0 → EOB → M → 0 3 →
INSERT → PROGRAM START
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5-4 Spindle Positioning
(3) Press the address key M
(4) Enter 1 and 9 by operating the numerical keys then press the RETURN key.
(5) Press the INSERT button, and then, the PROGRAM START buttons, the spindle runs at
a low speed and stops at its home position.
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6. Registration of Program
There are following two methods to register a program into the NC unit.
1. Registration from an external input device
2. manual registration by the address/numeral keys
6-1 Registration from an External Device

1) Connect an input device RS-232-C terminal
and make a possible condition of
transmission.
2) Set a mode to [EDIT].
3) Set the memory key to [WRITE].
4) Press the function key
F8/IN-OUTPUT .
A right sketch is displayed.
5) Press the F1/INPUT key.

• Start reading from the first EOB of the NC program and continue until the % code.
• The program No. is registered the 0 No. registered in the input device.
• Display at the program No. list after completion of reading.
• At the time of input, the ISO/EIA information is recognized automatically.
Note) If the program No. already registered is inputted, it becomes an alarm condition.
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6-2 Manual Registration by the Address/Numeral Keys
1) Set a mode [EDIT].
3) Press the F2/PRGRM key.
4) Key in a desired program No. and press the

INSERT key.
Example: 0 1 2 3 4 INSRT
5) Set the cursor to; by the cursor key.
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6) Input a program according to the order of
the NC program.
Example:
G 9 1 G 2 8 X 0
Data>G91 G28 X0;
EOB INSRT
• The EOB key must be inputted at the

end of one block.
• Press the CANCEL key when the data
which has inputted want to be deleted.
A word deletes one by one.
7) Press the RETURN key and return to the

initial screen after input of all program is
completed.
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7. Program No. Search
There are following two methods to search a program.
1. Search by key in a program No.
2. Search to utilize the program list.
7-1 Search by Key in a Program No.

1) Set a mode to the [MEMORY] or [EDIT].

F2/PRGRM .
4) Key in the program No. to be searched and O 1 2 3 4

press the key.
Example: O 1 2 3 4
Calling up program is displayed.
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7-2 Search to Utilize the Program List.
1) Set a mode to the [MEMORY] or [EDIT].

F2/PRGRM .
4) Press the F7/PROGRAM LIST key.
5) Set the cursor to the program No. to be

searched by the cursor key and press the
INPUT key.
Calling up program is displayed.
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8. Edition of Program
The keys to edit a program are as follows;
INSERT : Insert a content of key input after the cursor.
ALTER : Alter a content of key input at a section of the cursor.
DELETE : Delete a section of the cursor.
Use it deletion of program as well.
8-1 Preparation in Advance at the Time of the Edition of Program.

To edit a program, the following conditions should
be made.
1) Set a mode [EDIT].

F2/PRGRM .
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8-2 Search of Word
A word can be searched by the following method.
1) A method by means of the page and cursor
keys.
[1] Press the page key and display the
page to be edited.
[2] Press the cursor key and move the

cursor to the word to be edited.
• The cursor moves at a block unit by
the keys.
• The cursor moves at a word unit by
the keys.
2) A method by means of word or address
search.
Since a message is displayed as “Not found”
if it is not found, try it again.
[1] Word search, No. search
Key in the address and numerals to be
searched and press key.
Example: M06 M 0 6
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When searching a section above the
current position of cursor, press the
key
[2] Block search
Check a word in a block and search a M 0 6 T 0 6
block which contains a relevant word EOB
only.
Key in all address and numerals of one
block then press EOB and key.
Example: When searching a block of
M06 T06;
Note) The EOB should be inputted at the

end of a block.
8-3 Edition of Program

(1) Insertion of word, block
New word is inserted just after the word
currently located the cursor.
[1] Designate a word immediately
before a section to be inserted.
[2] Key in a new data to be inserted
then press the INSERT key.
Example: when inserting Y 100.0 after Y 1 0 0 .
X-250.0 0 INSRT
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[3] When inserting one block, key in data
of one block and press EOB and
INSERT key.
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(2) Alteration of word
Alter a word, the cursor located currently, to
the new word.
Alteration is done by a word unit.
[1] Set the cursor to the word to be altered.
[2] Key in the new word then press the
ALTER key.
Example: Alter S1000 to S2000. S 2 0 0 0
ALTER
After alteration
S1000 replaces S2000.
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(3) Deletion of word, block
A word currently located the cursor or a
certain boundary of a program can be
deleted.
(a) Deletion of word
[1] Set the cursor to a word to be deleted.
[2] Press the DELETE key.
Example: When deleting Z-200.0
Set the cursor to Z-200.0
then press the
DELETE key.
After deletion
Z-200.0 is deleted.
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(b) Deletion of block
It can be deleted one block at a time.
[1] Set the cursor to the head of the block
to be deleted.
[2] Press the EOB and DELETE .
Example: When deleting a block G04
X 10.0;
Set the cursor to G04 and
press the EOB and
DELETE key.
After deletion
The block G04... is deleted and
program moves upward.
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(c) Boundary deletion
Delete blocks after the cursor to before the
designated sequence No.
[1] Set the cursor to the head word to be
deleted.
[2] Key in the sequence No. just after the
last block to be deleted and press the
DELETE key.
Note) Search the sequence No. before
deletion and check how far is it
deleted.
Example: When deleting
S1000 M03;
~
G28 X0 Z0 M19;
Set the cursor to S1000 and press
N 3 DELETE key.
After alteration
The program
moves upward.
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8-4 Back Ground Editing
Generally, “Editing” means front side editing, however this editing could not watch contents of
program and also edition is not available while executing a program.
In fact, giving a possibility to edit a program while executing a program is a back ground editing.
• An editing is available to other than currently executing program.
• A program under back ground editing can not execute.
• Editing can be done both manual and automatic mode.
1) Turn the memory key to [WRITE].
2) Press the F2/PROGRAM key.
3) Press the
F2/BACK GRD EDIT key.
A title of the screen becomes a “Back
ground editing”.
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4) Search a program wanted to edit.
A procedure of search is exactly same
as a (front) editing.
Caution
Never execute a reset operation, since the machine will stops if reset is done during
machine operation at the time of back ground editing.
5) Execute edition of program.

A procedure of edition is exactly same
as a (front) editing.
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6) End of back ground editing
[1] Press the F2/BACK GRD EDIT key.
A title of screen becomes a “Program”.
It becomes normal editing screen.
8-5 Copy of Program

A program being displayed can be copied on the
other number and displayed.
1) Display a program wanted to be copied.
2) Key in a new program No. and press
INPUT key.
Example: When altering to O2001 O 2 0 0 1 INPUT
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8-6 Editing Procedure of Range Designation (Expanded Tape Editing/Option)
Designate a range of program and this “Insertion”, “Deletion” or “Storage” can be done at the
program screen.
• Starting of range editing

Operation...... Press the F3/RANGE EDIT key.
The function changes into that for range editing.
• Designation of range
Operation...... Press the F4/RANGE SET key.
The cursor becomes a frame.
A cursor range increases by moving this. That is a range.
• Release a designation of range
Operation...... Press the F4/RANGE SET key and F3/EXIT key.
It becomes a normal cursor and a range is released.
• Storage of range
Operation...... Press the F5/RANGE STORE key.
A part of range is stored.
If a size of range exceeds 2,048 characters (approx. 5m), “Range exceeds a limit.” is
displayed and not stored.
It can be used by the range insertion at any time, since it is stored until a power turned
off.
• Insertion of range
Operation...... Press the F6/STORE→INSERT key.
Insert a part of storage after the cursor by storage of range.
• Deletion of range
Operation...... Press the F7/RANGE DELETE key.
A part designated by range is deleted.
If the size of range exceeds 2,048 characters (approx. 5m), a message “Range exceeds
limit” is displayed and the storing is ineffective.
While the source power is kept on, the stored data is maintained and the data is
available by F8/DELETE→INSERT whenever desired.
• Inserting deletion
Operation...... Press the F8/DELETE→INSERT key.
The portion stored by range deletion is inserted at the cursor position.
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8-7 Alteration of Word (Expanded Tape Editing)
At the program screen, search a designated word to be altered in the program and rewrite it to a
word to be altered.
There are following two methods for alteration of word.
1) Search one word each and alter if after confirmation.
2) Alter words collectively (or after words continuously with display an altering condition).
The words to be altered collectively are maximum 400,000 words.
A method to search a word is the same as the word search, words combined one character of
alphabet (or “#” mark) and numerals becomes the number search as words showing the numeral
value and recognize it with or without a decimal point.
For example, of changing “X.1” to “X.5”, a row of characters such as “X0.1”, “X0.100”, “X00.10”,
“X.1” or “X.100” which coincide with “X.1” as numeral value, become the object of alteration and
change all to “X.5”.
Also, if adding a “?” mark on the word to be changed as “X.1?” such as changing “X.1?” to “X.5”,
a row of characters “X.1” becomes the object of alteration, then “X1” becomes “X.5” and “X.100”
becomes “X.500”, however, “X.01”, “X0.100” and “X00.10” does not have the row of character
“X.1” so it does not become an object of alteration.
Outline of operation
[1] Start alteration of word by pressing the F5/WORD CONVT. key.
INPUT in the order of a word to search and alter then a word to replace it.
If replacing word is blank, it becomes a deletion.
[2] When searching a word one by one, designate a searching direction by the cursor ,
and press the Y key if found a word to be altered.
[3] For altering a word contained in many places of the file collectively, designate the
searching direction by the function menu. Confirm that such overall alteration is
unmistakable, then press Y key.
Once word alteration starts, it goes on to the beginning or end of the file, depending
on the searching direction. For suspending the alteration,
Press the F5/EXIT key.
In case of the alteration of words collectively as mentioned item [3], alter it except a
row of characters in the comment. To change inside of comment, alter it by the
method [2].
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OPERATION MESSAGE
F5/WORD CONVT. ........................................ “INPUT a word to be altered.”
Input the word to be altered ........................... “Input the word to be altered.”
Input the word to be replaced ....................... “Alter word from....to....”
The words are to be searched by cursor using ,
keys. “Alter word from....to....”
... INPUT as it is blank ................................. “Delete a word......”
...Alteration of word will be completed even if pressing the CANCEL key from • mark.
...Designate a searching direction of word by , key.
...If it is not found ........................................... “Not found”
...“Search by cursor , .”
...If it is found ................................................. “Alter a word....to....”
...Alter by Y key.
F1/BLANKET ALL Regardless of cursor position, searching starts with the

program head.
F2/BLANKET BEFORE Searching takes place in the forward part following the
cursor including the word with the cursor.
F3/BLANKET AFTER Searching takes place in the backward part preceding
the cursor including the word with the cursor.
...By operating , keys collective alteration starts.

...Alteration is executed by pressing Y key.
When alteration has be completed ................ “Word replaced”
When the word is not found ........................... “Not found”,
.............. “0 word replaced”
Press F5/EXIT key. ...................................... “Alteration suspended”
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8-8 Deletion of Program
There are following two methods to delete a program.
1. Delete it by the program list screen.
2. Delete it by key input at the program screen.
1) Deleting method by the program list screen.

[1] Press the F7/ PROGRAM LIST key at
the program screen.
[2] Set the cursor at the program to
be deleted by the program list.
Press the cursor key.

[4] Against a message “Is it all right
to delete?”, press the Y key if
you agree.
A program which is designated
by the cursor is deleted.
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2) Deleting method by key input
[1] Display the program screen.
[2] Key in the program No. to be deleted
and press the DELETE key.
Example: In case of deleting O100 O 1 0 0 DELET
[3] Against a message “Is it all right

to delete?”, press the Y key if
you agree.
A program keyed in is deleted.
3) Continuous deletion by Program No.

[1] Press F7/PROGRAM LIST .
[2] Place the cursor at the Program No. to
be deleted then press the SPACE bar.
An asterisk marked at the head of the
Program Nos. selected.
Example: Screen display shown below
is the case of deleting
Program
Nos. O100, O111, O169, O200.
For deleting the entire program, press
ORIGIN and DELETE keys.
8-9 Arrangement of Program

When editing a program, a size of program becomes larger than actual size occasionally. In this
case, available memory can be increased a little by arrangement of program. This operation is
called “Condensation”.
Operation ... Confirm that it is in the editing mode, not background editing, and NC is in reset
condition. (When there is secondary series or background drawings, it must also
be in reset condition.)
Press the F1/CONDENSE key.
A comment message “Condensing program” appears on the display, then after a
while, it changes to “Condensation complete”.
It takes several seconds to several minutes to complete program condensation,
depending on the size of memory and the condition of memory usage. If any key is
touched during the midst of this process, the comment message “Condensing
program” disappears and the process is suspended.
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Caution
If source power is switched off during “Condensation”, the program is destroyed.
When a program is found to be abnormal, initialize the program memory, and input the
program anew.
8-10 Process After Edition

Press the RETURN key.
Return to the initial screen.
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9. Output of Program
NC program can be outputted to the external in/output equipment.
1) Connect an output device to the RS-232-C Refer to the instruction manual of output
terminal and make it ready. device.
2) Make a mode selection to [EDIT].
3) Press the function key F8/IN/OUT .

Note) When “Dondon FD” is on the screen
display, press the
F5/DONDON FD COMPLETE
key, and get the “Data Output”
screen.
A right sketch is displayed.
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4) By pressing F7/ LIST CHANGE , switch
over the screen display from “Program No.
List” to “Program No. Detail”.
• To select Program No.

Place the cursor at the Program No. to be
select then press the SPACE .
An asterisk is marked at the head of the
Program No. selected. When selecting all
programs, repeat pressing “ORIGIN”
several times until the mark “*” is
displayed.
Example: O5, O6, O7.
5) Press the RETURN key after completion of

output and return to the original screen.
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10. Automatic Operation
10-1 When Machining the First Workpiece, Checking the Newly Created Program
(1) Go through the steps (1) through (5) mentioned in 4-6-2 “Program Memory Operation”
(2) Turn on the [SINGLE BLOCK] switch. (When this is done, it is recommended to set a
rapid override value to 10% for safety.)
(4) Check one block worth of functioning, press the PROGRAM START button again to
sequentially advance a program.
10-2 Program Memory Operation
Caution
Close the front door and the ATC magazine door.
(1) Check that the ALARM lamp on the main operation panel is not lit up.
(2) Check and correct tool length and tool compensation data, if necessary.
(3) Set the mode selector switch to “MEMORY”. For normal operation, at this time, turn
off the DRY RUN, OPTIONAL STOP, MACHINE LOCK, BLOCK SKIP and SINGLE
BLOCK switches, and set the FEEDRATE OVERRIDE, SPINDLE OVERRIDE and
RAPID OVERRIDE switches to 100%.
(4) Press the RESET button on the setting operation panel.
(5) Call the PROGRAM AUTOMATIC to the display screen by pressing the
F2/PRGRM button to check the initial state.
! WARNING
In order to suspend the machine durintg operation, press STOP button on the
operation panel or turn [ON] SIGNAL BLOCK switch.
In case of emergency, press the EMERGENCY STOP button to immediately stop the
machine on the operation panel.
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10-3 When Inserting Manual Operation in Automatic Operation
(1) Press the PROGRAM STOP push button switch (while program operation is suspended, a
red lamp lights up.) or suspend the machine operation by turnig [ON] SINGLE BLOCK
switch.
(2) Select the operation mode selector push button switch either [HANDLE] or [JOG] and
perform manual operation.
(3) On completion of manual operation, return the mode selection to [MEMORY].
(4) Press the PROGRAM START button to restart the program.
Caution
Even when the PROGRAM STOP button is pressed, the M, S and T functions
continue until their actions are completed. Manual operation is available only after these
actions are completed.
10-4 When Performing MDI Operation in Automatic Operation

(1) Turn on the [SINGLE BLOCK] switch on the operation panel.
(2) Shift the mode selection switch do [MDI] after the machine stops.
(3) Press RETURN button to get the general screen.
(4) Enter necessary actions with the address keys and numerical keys, and press the
INSERT button.
(5) Press the PROGRAM START button after confirming the data of one block has
been input.
(6) To restart the automatic operation, shift the mode selector switch to [MEMORY] or
[TAPE] and turn off the SINGLE BLOCK switch.
Caution
1. When an auto command immediately before is a canned cycle and you specify an
action other than the canned cycle by MDI operation, be sure to specify a
necessary G code.
2. When MDI operation is inserted in the state mentioned in Note 1, you must specify
hole machining data preceding MDI insertion, if you want to execute the auto
command again.
! WARNING
After you enter actions by MDI operation, if you forget to execute them (due to a certain
reason such as leaving a work site) and restart automatic operation, the machine
functions in an unexpected way and endangers you, because buffer contents for
automatic operation have been replaced with unexecuted MDI buffer contents. Be full
aware of it.
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11. Operation of Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)
11-1 Names of ATC Each Section
Bed
Magazine
Servo motor
(Magazine rotation)
Tool setting position

Tool change position
Tool feed hand

Proximity switch
Air cylinder
(Tool feed hand open/close)
(Hand forward and backward movement)
LS603A, 603B
Proximity switch Proximity switch
(Waiting grip, tool ready or not) (Hand forward and backward movement)
LS54A LS92A, 92B
Twin arms
Tool grip
Cum box Solenoid valve

(Twin arms rotates, (Backup pump)
goes up and down.) SOL636
Photo macro Solenoid valve
(LS637A, (Tool feed hand)
637B, 637C) SOL603A, 603B
Solenoid valve
(Hand forward and backward movement)
SOL92A, 92B
Inverter motor
(Twin arms rotates, goes up and down.
Tool lock oil hydraulic)
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11-2 Explanation of Actions
ATC operates continuously according to command contents.
1. Change Spindle and Waiting Tool……M06 Operation

Note) (M1**) in the figures operates only at the maintenance mode.
1) Open the shutter, and move to the 4) Move to X-axis second original point, and
spindle orientation Z-axis second index magazine of waiting tool number.
original point.
Z-axis second original point
Second original point
Shutter closed
(M100)
2) Move to X-axis third original point (tool

change position).
Third original point position
5) Shutter is closed.
3) Tool change action (M117)
Tool loosened
Arm downward Shutter closed
movement
(M101)
Arm rotation
Arm upward
movement
Tool fastened
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2. Call Tool to Waiting Position………….T01~T20 (T30 Option)
1) Index magazine of waiting tool number. 5) Index magazine of T code number.
6) Feed hand is closed (M102).
7) Move feed hand to twin arms side

(M105).
3) Move feed hand to magazine side.

(M104)
8) Feed hand is open (M103).
9) Index magazine of spindle tool number.
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3. Return Waiting Tool to Magazine……….T00 Action
1) Index magazine of waiting tool number. 5) Index magazine of spindle tool number.
7) Move feed hand to twin arms side

(M105).
3) Move feed hand to magazine side.

(M104)
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11-3 Rotation of Tool Storage Magazine (at Single Mode)
The magazine is rotated while the pushbutton switch on the ATC single operation panel is being
pressed. When requested pot No. comes close to the specified position, release the
pushbutton, which makes the magazine decelerate, position and stop.
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11-4 Attachment and Detachment of Tools
Attachment and detachment of tools are accomplished through the tool attachment/
detachment window on the right side of the machine. The procedures are as follows.
[1] Keep pressing manual indexing button “ON” on ATC control panel until the button is lit on.
[2] Index the magazine to be attached or detached to the tool attachment/detachment position.
(Operate until this stage, keep closing the tool attachment/detachment window.)
Tool attachment
[3] Align the tool holder V groove and the magazine grip.
(Refer to the next section for tool key grooving method.)
[4] Push a tool horizontally into the magazine side.
(Pay attention to the spring of the magazine clip section when pushing.)
Tool detachment
[5] Hold the taper section of the tool holder and the tool shank section firmly with both hands,
and pull them out horizontally towards you.
[6] Close the tool attachment/detachment window
[7] Press the manual indexing button “OFF” on ATC control panel for three seconds or more.
Magazine manual indexing is executed by normal/reverse rotation selection button on ATC

control panel. It rotates per pitch by inching operation, and rotates continuously by keeping
pressing the button.
Caution
When attaching and detaching, give full attention to edges of tools and weight for
safety operation.
Tool attachment/detachment
method Tool attachment/ Tool holder V groove

detachment position
Guide for attachment/detachment
Tool attachment/detachment window
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11-5 Relation Between Spindle Nose Key and ATC
When turning edges of tools which have directionality such a boring bar in the direction of key
of the magazine grip, the edges, attached to the spindle by ATC action, turn to the left from the
machine front.
Key of tool grip
Spindle center Change position
Tool change diagram
Tool attachment/detachment
View from spindle end face position
11-6 Attention When Using Oil Hole Tool

• When attaching an oil hole tool, attach it so that the pilot plunger (positioning pin) may
come in the direction of the key of the magazine clip.
• When using an oil hole tool, cutting chips attached to oil hole block side may cause
troubles in insertion and positioning of pilot plunger of a tool into block. Regardless of
manual or automatic operation, turn “ON” oil hole coolant, or blow down coolant tentatively
by M50 command before attachment. After cleaning the block like this, change tools.
* Be sure to use an oil hole tool exclusively for HITACH SEIKI VS50/60.
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11-7 ATC Program Operation
(1) Block operation by the program (automatic mode)
The ATC carries out the following block operations, depending on the program:
T ; Calls the tool No. from the tool magazine to an arm “standby
position”.
M06 ; Replace the tool in the spindle with that located at the arm standby
position.
T M06 ; Calls the tool No. from the magazine to the “spindle”. (ATC
canned cycle)
T00 ; Returns to the tool magazine the tool located at the arm standby
position.
(2) ATC Single Block Stop

When single block is on, ATC action by M06 goes on by each step shown in M06 action (1)
- (5) of ATC action explanation.
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11-8 Condition Check During ATC Execution
1) • Tool No. on the spindle

• Tool No. at the ATC arm standby position are displayed on the general screen.
2) • Tool No. commanded in a program is displayed on the commanded value screen.
How to display each screen is as follows:

1) How to display the general screen
When pressing the RETURN key, the general screen appears.
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2) How to display the commanded value screen
Display the general screen → Press the F1/POSITION key → Press the function key
F4/COMMAND VALUE for commanded values → The commanded value screen appears.
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12. Setting (Data)
12-1 Outline
Various setting data required to operate the machine can be set.
The setting (Data) screen is displayed by pressing the F5/SET key.
In this screen, parameters frequently used are classified together by item or purpose for easy
setting.
An option is not displayed if it is not provided.
Since it consist of several pages, change it by pressing the page key or alphabetical key
corresponding a menu at the left side of the screen.
The number search also available.
Setting (Data)
(1) Display and setting

In case of a selection such as “Do/Don’t”, marks are on at the side of setting has done if
you want.
Set the cursor by the cursor key and press the INPUT key.
Further, when the cursor key is pressed, it moves at the side of mark. The
HITACHI SEIKI’s standard is the left side.
Numeral data is set through the key input area. Needless to say, calculation and absolute/
increment value input are also available.
Caution
Input limit for writing key etc. is not applied on the setting screen is different from the
parameter screen, change it with fully attention by an operator himself.
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(2) Number search
Since all pages have serial number, a page or cursor can be moved at once by the number
search. A search executes by pressing a cursor key after inputting N and
following numerals.
Example N: Number = 12 (Move to No. 12)
N: Number = 1 + 10 (Move to No. 11)
(3) Setting method

1. Set the key switch for writing of
memory to “write side”.
2. Select the setting data screen.
Press the RETURN key.
Press the F5/SET key.
3. Set the cursor to the item to be

changed by the page and cursor key
or number search.
Press the page key and N

display a section to be or, input the setting number.
changed.
4. Key in a desired numeral and press

the INPUT key.
5. press the RETURN key and display

the initial screen after completion of
setting.
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13. Time Measuring, Data
Machining time and cutting time are displayed at the lower right of the general screen. It can be
displayed by pressing the RETURN key.
13-1 Time Measuring

Four type of time is measured at the lower right of the screen. It can be measured in the limit
of less than 10,000 hours.
Input in here execute by moving the cursor after pressing the F9/SEL/FUNC key
Example: (Hour/Minute/Second) = 0 (Set to zero)
(Hour/Minute/Second) = 1 (Input as 1:00:00)
(Hour/Minute/Second) = 1/2 (Input as 1:02:00)
(Hour/Minute/Second) = 1/2/3 (Input as 1:02:03)
(1) Prearrangement of completion

Advance notice of completion becomes effective when “SET END TIME” on the operation
panel of the machine is “ON”.
A time of a prearrangement of completion is a time from start to the time of a advance
notice of completion at the automatic operation.
If an operator inputs a time of a prearrangement of completion of a program, inform it by
call light when a machining time reaches to the prearrangement of completion.
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(2) Machining time
Accumulate a time during machining. (A time of the start lamp is being on.)
(3) Cutting time

Accumulate a time during cutting feed. (A time during cutting feed by G01, G02 or G03)
(4) Lap time

Measure a lap time between a tool and tool. At the time of tool change set it to zero
automatically. Measurement does not execute while the NC is stand by condition.
13-2 Date and Time

The date and time is displayed by the clock builted in.
The date shows by A.D. and time shows by 24 hours. (1 p.m. is 13 hours.)
Since it is backed up by a battery, it moves even if the power is turned off.
Do not change it unnecessarily, however, if discrepancy of the time has occurred from one cause
or another, it should be set correctly because it uses at the time of periodical check.
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14. Animated Drawing
14-1 Outline
When the F7/GRAPH key is pressed, the animated drawing screen is displayed.
Animated drawing of a locus of a tool is executed here. Also, the following data are displayed for
the reference of animated drawing.
Animated drawing plane of parameter
Tool tip position
Rotation S, Feed F, Tool command T
Machining time, Cutting time
List of programs currently under execution
A locus is drawn based on a value of the tool tip coordinate system. Since a moving point becomes
unclear if drawing consist of plenty of lines, a tip is expressed by a small point.
Normally, synchronous drawing is displayed. For pre-processing drawing, press the
F9/PREVIEW key and get the display of the list of function keys for pre-processing drawing.
Then, press the F3/PREVIEW START key and pre-processing drawing will start.
Pressing the F2/AUTO RANGE key, pre-processing drawing will start and the drawing range is
set in such a way that the locus of the cutting feed is properly shown within the frame of the screen
when drawing finishes.
For canceling the display of a drawing, press the ORIGIN key.
Following setting can be done for drawing. Refer to the following item for details.
Selection of drawing plane
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Indication of rotating angle (Horizontal, Vertical)
Drawing zone (Maximum, Minimum)
Indication of drawing for each tool (Color designation)
Selection of cutting feed line
Selection of rapid traverse line
Color designation for drawing dot lines.
14-2 Drawing Parameter

The drawing parameter screen is overlapped with the drawing screen when pushing the
F1/GRAPHIC PARAM. of the drawing screen ( F7/GRAPH. ).
By pressing the F2/RANGE key, the display changes into the range setting screen.
By pressing the F3/PLANE key, the display of plane setting screen can be called up.
GRAPHIC parameter (Range setting) GRAPHIC parameter (plane setting)
Setting parameter for drawing: Move the cursor by cursor keys to the parameter
column to be set. Brief explanation is displayed on the
explanation column.
[Range setting]
(1) Drawing zone
Set the maximum or minimum value of each axis to draw.
Center coordinate (mean value of max. or min. value) and magnification (Max, and min.
value are shown in the screen.) are decided.
Input a coordinate value (work coordinate) in the key input area and decide it by pressing
the INPUT key.
In this case the maximum value should be set larger than the minimum value.
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(2) Drawing for each tool
Change a drawing color at each time of tool change.
Applicable color are up to six and return to the beginning color beyond it.
Execute the setting by the color designation.
marks are on at the side of setting has done. Change is decided by pressing the
INPUT key after selection by cursor key .
(3) Cutting feed line
Designate the type of the cutting feed line.
(4) Rapid traverse line
Designate the type of the rapid traverse line.
(5) Color designation
Set a color to be changed when the drawing for each tool is effective.
Only this color designation change is available later.
Select a color designation by the cursor key and designate a tool by the cursor key
.
Decide it by pressing the INPUT key after inputting a numeral from 0 to 7 according to the
instruction.
(6) Color of Drawing Point
Designate color of the first point of drawing.
Select color of drawing point by cursor for setting.
Select the figure between 0 and 7 according to the explanation, and press
INPUT for deciding.
[Plane Setting]
(1) The drawing plane is designated. A plane is selectable from the following 5 options.
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Enter numeral 0-4 (according to the above illustrations), then press the INPUT key.
The selected plane is displayed on the screen.
A numeral with minus sign is ineffective, which gives no drawing plane on the screen.
(2) Rotation Angle
This is effective for drawing plane “0” (3-axis expression) only.
Key in the value of angle in the appropriate area provided for entering, then press the
INPUT key.
(a) Horizontal rotation angle
The rotation angle on the horizontal plane is designated within the range of ±180
degrees by step of 1 degree.
Example: The case of vertical rotation angle = 90° degrees in (XYZ).
(b) Vertical rotation angle

Angle is adjusted to the inclination of the vertical axis.
Example: The case of horizontal rotation angle = 0° degrees in (XYZ).
(3) Designation of Axis

The axis used for the drawing is designated.
Enter the name of axis desired to be designated. Axis name with minus sign is allowed.
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15. Parameter Setting
The parameter setting is executed by the following
procedure.
1) Set the mode to the [MDI].

2) Set the memory key to the [Write].
3) Make effective the “Parameter rewriting” of
the setting (data).
[1] Press the F5/SET key.
[2] Set the cursor to “7. Rewriting of

parameter” by the cursor key .
[3] Move the mark to the “Valid” by the
cursor key and press the
INPUT key.
The parameter writing is ready.
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4) Press the RETURN key and make the
initial screen.
5) Press the OPER/MAINTE key and
then the F4/SYSTEM key.
It becomes the menu screen.
6) Set the cursor to “1. PARAMETERS” by

cursor key and press the
INPUT key.
The screen changes to the parameter

setting items.
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7) Select an item to be changed by the cursor
key and press the INPUT key.
The parameter list is displayed.
If the setting is “Selected”, it displays as the
right side sketch for example.
8) Set the cursor to the parameter No. to be

changed by the page key or cursor
key or direct call by N etc.
9) Change the parameter.
The parameter has two types as a data
indicates by 0 or 1 and numerical data.
(a) A data indicated by 0 or 1 .
[1] Set the cursor to a bit to be changed
by the cursor key .
[2] Key in 0 or 1 and press the
INPUT key at the condition of
display as “P: ABS=” the lower left of
the screen.
Move the cursor display for each bit
to set.
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[3] Return the cursor display to the
“Number” column by the cursor key
after completion of setting.
The parameter can be changed by
direct input of hexadecimal number.
(b) A data indicated by numerals.
[1] Key in the new numerals and press
the INPUT key at the condition of
display as “P: ABS=” the lower left
of the screen.
10) Procedure after setting

[1] Press the RETURN key and make the
initial screen.
[2] Press the F5/SET and display the

“Setting (Data)” screen.
[3] Make the “Rewriting of parameter”,

“Invid” by the cursor key .
[4] Set the memory key to “Lock”.
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16. Operations Concerning W-Setter
16-1 Outline
W-setter enables automatic setting of tool offset amount and work
origin offset amount by a simple manual operation with a touch sensor
mechanism.
Work setter (Setting of work origin offset amount)
Reference surface
Reference hole
Coordinates modification
Tool setter (Setting of tool offset amount)
16-2 Input Signal and Various Operations

Work setter reference surface selection button ........ WSS
Work setter reference hole selection button ........ WSH
Work setter coordinates modification selection button ........ WSC
Tool setter selection button ........ OFH
Touch sensor signal ........ SKIP
(1) Work setter reference surface (2) Work setter reference hole
X-axis coordinate
Touch probe Z-axis coordinate Y-axis coordinate
(boring)
X, Y-axis (3) Work setter coordinates modification

coodinate
Coordinate rotation
angle (R)
(4) Tool setter tool length X-axis Y-axis coodinate
coodinate
Tool lengtht * Example of touch sensor

use on table
Tool length
Reference block
(5) Tool setter tool length diameter

* Example of touch sensor use on table
Reference
block
Tool diameter
Tool diameter
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16-3 Operation for Setting of Work Setter Reference Surface
(1) Execute reference point return of 3 standard axes manually. Attach the touch probe to the
spindle.
(2) In the manual mode, have the work setter reference surface screen ON.
→ Work coordinate (compensation) screen (Fig. 1.8) is selected automatically.
(3) Select the work coordinate desired to be set by operating the page key and cursor keys.
(4) Have the touch probe come into contact with the reference surface by the manual feed
operation.
(5) The system automatically judges the axis of which the touch sensor signal comes on,
calculates the work origin offset amount and the data is automatically written in.
(6) When the setting of all the necessary offset amounts for the work origin is completed, let
the work setter reference surface screen OFF.
(Note 1) The touch probe data used for calculating offset amount is to be set with
parameter (No.6252~6255) in advance.
Fig.1.8 Screen Display on Work Coordinate
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16-4 Operation for Setting of Work Setter Reference Hole
spindle.
(2) In the manual mode, have the work setter reference hole screen ON.
→Work coordinate (compensation) screen (Fig. 1.8) is selected automatically.
(4) Have the touch probe come into contact with an arbitrary point of the reference hole by the
manual feed operation.
→The system memorizes the position of the main/auxiliary axis where the touch sensor
signal became ON, and displays a commentary message to be ready for the measurement
of the second point.
(5) Have the touch probe come into contact with the second measuring point of the reference
hole.
→The system memorizes the position of the second point and displays a commentary
message to be ready for the measurement of the third point.
(6) Have the touch probe come into contact with the third measuring point of the reference
hole.
→The system memorizes the position of the third point and calculates the center of the
three points and determines the work origin with which the work origin offset amount is
written in automatically.
→Now ready for the measurement of the first point of another reference hole.
the work setter reference hole screen OFF.
* After the procedure (5) in the above, when the F2/2-POINTS MEAS. key is pressed, the
system calculates the midpoint of the two points and the work origin offset amount thus
calculated is written in automatically. In this case, the groove width is displayed on the
right of the commentary message.
* When measurement in the Z-axis direction is made, the system calculates the third axis
work origin and the offset amount, which is written into the system automatically.
(Note 1) When the system is reset in the midst of the setting operation (during 2nd or
3rd point is being measured), the system returns to the initial status (the status
to be ready for the 1st point measurement).
(Note 2) The mutual distances between the 3 points is short against the parameter
setting (No.6257), the measurement cannot be made and a commentary
message is displayed accordingly. By resetting, the status is released and the
system is initialized.
(Note 3) When you only wish to know hole diameter or boss diameter without rewriting
the work origin offset amount, press the F3/3-POINTS MEAS. key after the
procedure (5) in the above then have the probe contacted to the third point.
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By this key operation, the hole diameter or boss diameter is displayed on the
right of the commentary message.
(Note 4) The touch probe data used for calculating work origin and offset amount is to
be set with parameter (No.6252~6255) in advance.
16-5 Operation for Setting of Work Setter Coordinate Modification

spindle.
(2) In the manual mode, have the work setter coordinate modification screen ON.
→Work coordinate (compensate) screen (Fig. 3.1) is selected automatically.
(4) Have the touch probe come into contact with an arbitrary point of the reference surface by
the manual feed operation.
→The system memorizes the position of the X, Y-axis positions where the touch sensor
signal became ON, and displays a commentary message to be ready for the measurement
of the second point.
(5) Have the touch probe come into contact with the second measuring point of the reference
surface.
→The system memorizes the position of the second point and displays a commentary
message to be ready for the measurement of the third point.
(6) Have the touch probe come into contact with the third measuring point on the surface
intersecting rectangularity.
→The system memorizes the position of the third point, based on which it calculates the
position of the corner and the coordinate rotation angle thereby the work origin offset
amount is written in automatically.
→Now ready for the measurement of the first point of another reference surface.
the work setter coordinate modification screen OFF.
* After the procedure (5) in the above, when the F2/2-POINTS MEAS. key is pressed,
the system calculates the coordinate rotation angle only and the work origin offset
amount is written in automatically.
* When measurement in the Z-axis direction is made, the system calculates the Z-axis
work origin offset amount, which is written into the system automatically.
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(Note 1) When the system is reset in the midst of the setting operation (during 2nd or
3rd point is being measured), the system returns to the initial status (the status
to be ready for the 1st point measurement).
(Note 2) The mutual distances between the 3 points is short against the parameter
setting (No.6257), the measurement cannot be made and a commentary
message is displayed accordingly. By resetting, the status is released and the
system is initialized.
(Note 3) Command G code of axis rotation in the program to operate by rotating the
coordinate.
Y axis
X axis
Determine a corner position at the point where a line through the points P1 and P2,
and a vertical line through P3 cross.
This axis rotation angle (R) is that between a line through P1 and P2, and X-axis.
16-6 Manual Overwriting of Work Zero Point Offset Amount.

(1) Press the function key F4/WORK COORDINATE for selecting the work coordinate
(modify) screen (Fig. 1.8).
(2) Select the work zero point offset amount to be set by the page key and the cursor key.
(3) At first, press [P] (input the given amount as work zero point offset amount) or [I] (input the
given amount added as work zero point offset amount). Next, select an axis to be inputted
by the cursor key, or press axis name to be inputted, and press [Numerical value] INPUT
which overwrites the specified work zero point offset amount.
16-7 Setting Operation of Tool Setter

(1) Return the basic 3 axes to manual reference point. Install the standard block on the table
or the touch censor on the table.
(2) Turn on the tool setter by manual mode.
(3) Set the distance from the zero point to the standard block to the parameters (No.
6249~6251). When this value is fixed, the operation in this item is unnecessary. When
position of the standard gauge is not fixed, following operation to set a correct value is
necessary.
By pressing F2/REF. GAUGE parameters (No.6249~6259) are displayed. When the
touch probe is touched to the standard block, by the same calculation as the work setter
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(the standard surface), the distance between zero point and the standard block is set to the
parameters (No.6249~6251). Also, by measuring from Z axis direction, safety guard
parameters (No.6258~6259) are set at the same time. Be sure to return to the previous
screen by pressing F2/REF. GAUGE .
(4) Select an offset number to be set by the page key and the cursor key.
(5) Have the tool come into contact with the reference gauge.
→NC automatically judges the axis of which the touch sensor signal comes on, and the tool
offset amount is automatically written in.
X, Y-axis ..... Tool diameter is calculated and the tool shape compensation amount
for diameter compensation is rewritten.
Z-axis ..... Tool length is calculated and the tool shape compensation amount for
length compensation is rewritten.
(6) When the setting of all the necessary offset amounts for the tool is completed, let the tool
setter screen OFF.
Fig. 1.8 Tool (Compensation)
(Note 1) When writing in a tool diameter, if measurements are repeated several times without
changing the designated offset No., the offset amount is rewritten only when the result
of a later measurement gives a larger value than that of previous one. If the
designation of the offset No. is changed or tool setter button is pressed anew,
however, the first measurement result is written in as the offset amount.
(Note 2) The reference gauge means the contact surface of a reference block. When using a
touch sensor on a table other than a reference block, the reference gauge means its
contact surface.
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(Note 3) Data of the touch probe used for measurement is set in parameter (No.6252~6255) in
advance. There are two ways of the setting, one is to write in as parameter and the
other is to write in on the tool (compensation) screen. For the latter method, press
F8/SENSOR SET and get the multi-window setting screen (Fig.1.9) on which data
setting can be arranged.
Fig. 1.9 Sensor Setting
Instead of using a touch probe, it is also possible to measure the distance to the reference
gauge by using a tool of known size (called as a reference tool). In this case, set the parameter
(No.6242, 5-bit) as “1” and set the size of the reference tool in advance with parameter
(No.6260~6263).
16-8 Tool Length Measuring Mode, Tool Diameter Measuring Mode

By setting “1” with parameter No.6242 4-bit, the tool length measuring mode and the tool
diameter measuring mode.
In these modes: If tool diameter is measured in the tool length measuring mode, alarm
(No.716) is issued.
If tool length is measured in the tool diameter measuring mode, alarm
(No.716) is issued.
If measurement is made on screen other than tool (compensation) scene,
alarm (No.716) is issued.
This system enables to prevent offset setting error arising from any wrong probe contact.
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Tool setter Tool length measuring mode (Cursor position = Length compensation
column)
F5/Length-Diameter Switch Over or [←] [←] [→] [→]
Tool diameter measuring mode (Cursor position = Diameter
compensation column)
The tool length/diameter measuring mode is effective during the reference gauge setting
operation. In the tool length/diameter measuring mode, setting is made for X, Y positions/Z
position respectively.
16-9 Parameter
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
5F ES TS HD NO EXT
No.6242
WST R2P PRM MD JMP OFS
To deduct or
not to deduct
external work
origin offset
from work
setter
measured 0: Not deduct
value 1: Deduct
When tool setter is
selected, to set or not to
set the cursor automatically 0: To set
at the spindle tool No. 1: Not to set
0:
To be set to 0 1: Setting prohibited
Tool setter tool length/diameter 0: Invalid
measuring mode 1: Valid
Parameter for touch probe size used for the 0: No.6252 ~ 6255
setting of tool setter reference gauge 1: No.6260 ~ 6263
To rewrite or not to rewrite work offset “R” (angle) in 0: Not rewrite

coordinate modification 2-points measure 1: Rewrite
0: Invalid
W-setter applicable to 5-surface processing machine (VF) 1: Valid
6249 Distance from reference point to the X-axis reference gauge

6250 Distance from reference point to the Y-axis reference gauge
6251 Distance from reference point to the Z-axis reference gauge
6252 Diameter of probe ball
6253 Eccentricity from the spindle axis center to the probe ball center in the main axis
direction
6254 Eccentricity from the spindle axis center to the probe ball center in the auxiliary
axis direction
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6255 Sensor length measured from the gauge line
6256 Retracting amount at time of re-touching
6257 Minimum value of the distance for hole and corner 3-point measurement
6258 Relief guard measurement position (X)
6259 Relief guard measurement position (Y)
6260 Reference tool diameter
6261 Eccentricity from the spindle axis center to the reference tool center in the main
axis direction
6262 Eccentricity from the spindle axis center to the reference tool center in the
auxiliary axis direction
6263 Reference tool length measured from the gauge line
16-10 Others
Caution
(1) Work setter and tool setter are effective in the manual mode.
(2) While the work setter or the tool setter is in operation, when a touch sensor
signal comes on, further axis movement becomes possible only in the opposite
direction, any other axis movement being prohibited.
(3) When a touch sensor signal comes on, buzzer begins to sound and it continues
until the axis is moved out to the opposite direction by a distance equivalent to
the value of the parameter setting (No.6265). While buzzer is sounding,
rewriting of work origin offset amount and tool offset amount does not take place
even when a touch sensor signal comes on.
(4) The automatic rewriting of the work origin offset amount or the tool offset amount
in the work setter and tool setter operations functions on the offset amount on
which the cursor is positioned at the time of the touch sensor signal coming on.
Even when screen then displays other than work coordinate (compensation) or
tool (compensation) scene, the system keeps the last location of the cursor in
memory.
(5) When measuring with the handle, if the following methods are applied to make
the censor touch, they may not keep the axis free (the axis doesn’t move.) Pay
attention.
[1] Turn the handle intermittently by few scales for touching.
[2] To bring the censor near or to keep it away (to turn the handle in + and -
direction alternately) for touching.
[3] To touch with extremely low speed.
When these phenomena appear, press the reset button to free the axis, and
measure again.
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Caution
(6) When making a hole measurement, three measuring points for probe touch
should be selected as mutually distant as possible.
(7) When making measurement, the center of the probe ball correctly positioned
against the measuring face.
(8) When the thermal displacement compensation function is used together with the
work setter function, attention should be paid to the following points.
Parameter No.6242 0-bit should be set as “1”.
Before making measurement, direct the command of ATC (M06Txx) or M code
for effecting the thermal displacement compensation data.
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17. Safety Guard
17-1 Safety Guard (Tool Length)
This function measures the tool length of the tool used for the machining program in the AUTO
mode.
(1) Operation method
[1] Perform zero point return.
[2] Attach a touch probe to the spindle and a reference block to the table.
[3] Measure the reference block position. (Omissible if having been already measured.)
For measuring method, see “Setting Operation of Tool Setter” of “Operation
Concerning W Setter” in the operation version or (2) Reference Gauge.
[4] Call the machining program in the AUTO mode.
[5] Turn ON the TOOL LENGTH button.
[6] Press PROGRAM START .
[7] Execute the machining program’s T code, M06.
[8] Tool length measurement is carried out with H command.
(Note 1) Tool length measurement is carried out when offset No. has been changed.
(Note 2) Measurement is carried out in M06 when tool offset by tool No. is effective.
(Note 3) As for measuring operation, see (4) Description of Measurement Operation.
(Note 4) Commands except for M00, M01, M02, M06, M30, M98, M99 and T are not
available.
(Note 5) Neither M00 nor M01 operate when Parameter No. 6243, #3 = 1.
[9] Data of the safety guard page are cleared with M02 or M30. For the safety guard
page, push F3/TOOL → F6/SAFETY GUARD .
[10] Set TOOL LENGTH button to OFF.
(2) Reference gauge

[1] After setting [Handle] or [Feed] mode, push ON TOOL SETTER button.
[2] Press F3/TOOL (TOOL), F2/REF. GAUGE in that order. → The Reference Gauge
Setting screen appears.
[3] Put the touch probe into contact with the Z directional contact surface of the reference
block. → The buzzer sounds and the parameters No. 6251, 6258 and 6259 are
rewritten.
[4] Relieve the Z axis until the buzzer sound goes off.
[5] Press F2/REF. GAUGE in that order.
[6] Set TOOL SETTER button to OFF.
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(3) Sample program
O0001;
N1 G54 G90 G00 X0 Y0;
N2 G30 G91 X0 Y0 Z0;
N3 T01 M06; -----Executes T01 and M06.
N4 G00 G90 X100. Y100.
N5 G43 Z-100. H1; -----Measures the H1 tool length.
N6 M98 P2;
N7 T02; -----Executes T02.
N8 G30 G91 X0 Y0 Z0;
N9 M06;
N10 G00 G90 X200. Y200.;
N11 G43 Z-100. H2; -----Measures the H2 tool length.
N12 M98 P2;
N13 M30; -----Clears the data on the screen.
%
O0002;
N100 G01 G91 X10. F200;
N101 G02 J-10.;
N102 G01 Z50.;
N103 M99.
%
* The tool length has been measured is not measured until M30 or M02 is executed. For
example, if the program is restarted from the beginning after it was executed as far as
N5, tool length measurement is performed from the next block, invalidating H1 in the N5
block.
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(4) Description of Measuring Operation
[1] The X and Y axis move to the reference
block position at rapid traverse rate.
[2] Bring the Z axis close to the reference
block by the [HANDLE] or [JOG] feed.
(Operate just in the automatic mode.)
[3] Apply the Z axis to the reference block
by the [HANDLE] or [JOG] feed.
→ The buzzer sounds and the offset
amount of the H code is rewritten.
[4] Retract from the block by the [HANDLE]
or [JOG] feed until the buzzer goes off.
[5] Press the [PROGRAM START] switch.

[6] The Z axis moves to the ATC position at rapid traverse rate and the program proceeds
to the next block.
* If the [PROGRAM START] switch is pressed after completing the movement, [1],
the program proceeds to the next block, cancelling the movement [2] on.
(5) ATC Operation

Ordinary ATC operations, as mentioned below, vary by machine type, which operate in the
same way as ATC canned cycle.
ATC (M06)
[1] The coolant stops and the spindle
stops.
[2] The Z axis moves to the ATC position at
rapid traverse rate.
[3] Spindle orientation is performed, and
the X and Y axes move to the ATC
position at rapid traverse rate.
[4] ATC
[5] The X and Y axes move to the
reference block position at rapid
traverse rate.
(Note) As with the ATC canned cycle, set the parameters in advance.
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(6) Parameters
Refer to 17-2 Safety Guard (Comparison).
(7) Alarms
No. 213 Safety guard tool length operation error
[#001] TOOL LENGTH button has been pushed except in reset state.
[#002] After tool length measurement is started, prior to resetting (M02, M30, Reset
key, %) being applied, TOOL LENGTH button is set OFF.
[#003] Measurement has taken place for 2 or more axes simultaneously.
[#004] On start of tool length measurement for 5-sided machine, a horizontal shaft
head is fitted. Or, a horizontal shaft head is fitted while in measurement.
[#005] Either the manual or the handle mode switch has been pressed.
No. 715 Measurement error Used in machine-lock state.
(8) Cautions
[1] Operate tool length measurement with the SINGLE BLOCK switch turned OFF.
[2] When using tool offset or multiple corrections using a tool number, the tool length is
measured per correction number.
[3] Perform operation with machine-lock OFF state.
[4] Perform tool length measurement as holding Auto mode.
[5] As ATC canned cycle is operated in M06, set the parameter for ATC canned cycle
beforehand.
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17-2 Safety Guard (Comparison)
This function executes the machining program in the AUTO mode with the X and Y axes moving
and the Z axis machine-locked, measures the workpiece profile (Z-axis direction) in an optional Z-
axis positioning block, and checks for an interference with workpiece.
(1) Operation method
[1] Perform zero point returning.
[2] Mount the spindle touch sensor.
[3] Set touch sensor scope. Setting, if having been already done, can be omitted.
As for setting procedures, see “Reference Gauge” of “Safety Guard (Tool Length).”
[4] Call a machining program in AUTO mode.
[5] Push ON COLLATION button.
[6] Push PROGRAM START .
* G00 Zxx;
Measures the workpiece profile when executing the block containing a Z-axis
positioning command, and at the same time, checks for an interference with the
workpiece.
* Block other than G00 Zxx;
Executed with Z axis machine locked, M06 invalidated and dry run.
(Note) No verification is carried out with G00 Zxx; command which is given while in
Special Canned Cycle or in Canned Cycle mode or together with canned
cycle cancel command block.
(EX) G80 G00 Zxx;... No verification carried out.
[7] With M02 or M30, data of the safety guard page are cleared.
For the safety guard page, push F3/TOOL → F6/SAFETY GUARD .
[8] Set COLLATION button to OFF.
[9] Perform zero point returning of Z axis.
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(2) Sample program
O0001;
N1 G54 G90 G00 X0 Y0;
N2 G30 G91 X0 Y0 Z0;
N3 T01 M06;
N4 G00 G90 X100. Y100.;
N5 G43 Z-100. H1; ----Comparison
N6 M98 P2;
N7 T02;
N8 G30 G91 X0 Y0 Z0;
N9 M06;
N10 G00 G90 X200. Y200.;
N11 G43 Z-100. H2; -----Comparison
N12 M98 P2;
N13 M30; -----Clears the data on the screen.
%
O0002;
N100 G01 G91 X10. F200;
N101 G02 J-10.;
N102 G01 Z50.;
N103 M99;
%
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(3) Comparison movements
[1] Bring the Z axis close to workpiece by the [HANDLE] or [JOG] feed.
[2] Apply the Z axis to this workpiece by the [HANDLE] or [JOG] feed.
→The buzzer sounds and the work-piece profile is measured.
[3] Retreat from the block by the [HANDLE] or [JOG] feed until the buzzer goes off.
[4] Press the [PROGRAM START] switch. (execution of comparison)
→ A warning message if the position when the program is actually executed
interferes with the workpiece.
[5] The Z axis moves to the ATC (comparison start) position at rapid traverse rate
and the program proceeds to the next block.
* If the [PROGRAM START] switch is pressed after completing the movement [1],
the program proceeds to the next block, canceling the movement [2] on.
* If the [PROGRAM START] switch is pressed when a warning No. 215 (the tool
entered the disabled areas in safety guard comparison) occurred, operation can
be continued, canceling the warning.
(4) Parameters
No. 6243, #0 = 0 Compares only first G00 Z coming after a (T ) command.
1 Compares all G00 Z .
#1 = 0 The measurement position Z of comparison is the difference between
a command value and a measured value.
1 The measurement position Z of comparison is the work coordinates
of the touch position.
#2 = 0 Does not position to the 2nd reference point at comparison start time.
Positions to the 2nd reference point at comparison start time.
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#3 = 0 M00, M01 is executed on tool length execution.
1 M00, M01 is ignored on tool length execution.
No. 6251 Distance from the reference point to the reference gauge Z end face.
No. 6255 Distance from the spindle nose to the -Z directional end face of the
probe sphere.
No. 6256 Retouch return amount
No. 6258 Reference gauge position (X axis)
No. 6259 Reference gauge position (Z axis)
(5) Alarms
No. 214 Safety guard verification operation error
[#001] COLLATION button has been pushed ON except in reset state.
[#002] After verification is started, prior to resetting (M02, M30, Reset key, %) being
applied, COLLATION button has been set OFF.
[#003] Measurement has been performed for 2 or more axes simultaneously.
[#004] On start of verification measurement for 5-sided machine, a horizontal shaft
head is fitted. Or, in measurement, a horizontal shaft head is fitted.
[#005] Manual or Handle mode switch has been pushed.
No. 215 Safety guard verification error ....... Tool has entered disabled area in the
safety guard verification.
No. 715 Measurement error ........................ Used in machine-locked state.
(6) Cautions
[1] Operate safety guard comparison with the SINGLE BLOCK switch turned off.
[2] Be sure to perform zero point return after operating safety guard comparison.
[3] Perform operation with machine-lock OFF.
[4] Perform verification as holding Auto mode.
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18. Tool Life Management
18-1 Tool Life Management
1. Feature
The tool life management function counts the tool life use values of the tools used in the
machining program according to the life units for each tool.
It compares a counted tool use value with a tool life set value to control a tool life. When
you do not want tool life management in the measuring program, control this function by a
G-code. When the power is turned on or the NC unit is reset, the G131 mode is selected.
G130 ----- Tool life management disabled
G131 ----- Tool life management enabled
2. Functioning
Tool life management carries out the following actions sequentially.
• Selecting a tool for the spindle (when a Txx command in the program is executed)
• Checking the spindle tool status (when M06 in the program is completed)
• Counting the tool life (during machining by the program)
[1] Selecting the tool for the spindle
When a Txx command is executed in the machining program, the tool life
management function selects a tool to be called to the spindle. If the Txx command is
a spare tool command, a defectless tool will be automatically selected out of a spare
tool group.
* If the selected tool is an unused one, a new tool signal is output to the PC.
(During TF)
[2] Checking the spindle tool status
The tool life management function checks the tool status of the tool called to the
spindle by the M06 command in the machining program.
• When the tool is unused → Designates the tool status “USED” or
“MONITORED.”
• When the tool is out of life → Displays a warning, “781 OUT-OF-LIFE TOOL WAS
SELECTED.” In the M56 mode, however, the
machine stops due to feedhold.
• When the tool is broken → Displays a warning, “780 BROKEN TOOL WAS
SELECTED.” The machine stops due to feedhold.
[3] Counting the tool life
When the following requirements are met, the tool life management function counts the
tool life use value of the spindle tool according to the tool life units preset for each tool.
• Under automatic operation in the MEMORY mode
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• Dry run, Z-axis cancel, and machine lock are not turned on
• In the M53 mode (M54 monitoring function is not stopping)
• In the G131 mode
When a counted use value reaches a preset life value, the tool status for that tool is
designated OUT OF LIFE, but machining continues as it is. When the life set value is
zero, only counting of the life use value is performed and out-of-life judgment is not
made.
* When the tool status is designated OUT OF LIFE and that tool or all the tools in
the same tool group are defective, a tool change signals output to the PC.
3. Life Units
As tool life units, set time, use times, length, and number of holes for each tool. The tool life
is counted as follows according to the life units.
• Time ................ Counts cutting feed time (minutes) during spindle forward rotation.
When the parameter No. 8002 #0 is “1”, it is counted even during spindle
reverse rotation.
• Use times ........ Counts how many times the tool has been called to the spindle (at the
time of M06).
• Length .............. Counts a cutting distance (meters) during spindle forward rotation.
• No. of holes ..... Counts the number of holes machined in a canned cycle for tapping or
drilling. It is counted earlier than actual machining because it is counted
by buffering.
(Note) The data below a minute and meter (seconds and millimeters) are intern ally
counted and memorized.
TxxM06; -------------- If the life units are use times, use times is counted
here.
S1000M03;
G54G90G00X0Y0;
G43Z50.0H12;
G01Z38.F500;
X50.F280;
-------------- If the lift unit are time and distance, time or cutting
Y10.;
distance is counted.
X0.;
G00Z100.;
G91G28Z0M05;
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4. Tool Status
The TOOL screen lists the status of each tool as follows. It is displayed when the machine
specification requires it. Typical specification is mentioned in parentheses, but it is not
always displayed.
USED ..................................... The tool is used.
MONITORED ......................... The tool is used with load monitoring enabled.
OUT OF LIFE ......................... The tool is out of life.
WORN OUT ........................... The tool is worn out. (Cutting monitoring)
SKIP ....................................... The tool is skipped by a skip signal.
TOOL NOSE MEAS. N.G. ....... The tool was found out no good in tool nose
measurement. (Macro measurement, etc.)
WORK MEAS. N.G. ................ The tool was found out no good in work measurement.
(Macro measurement, etc.)
OVERLOAD ERROR ............. An overload error resulted. (Cutting monitoring)
NO-LOAD ERROR ................ A no-load error resulted. (Cutting monitoring)
EXTERNAL ERROR .............. An external error resulted. (Breakage detection, etc.)
18-2 Spare Tool Management

1. Feature
If the Txx command in the machining program is a spare tool command, the spare tool
management function will automatically select a defectless tool out of a preregistered spare
tool group. The tool is selected out of the spare tool group in order of used tool
(MONITORED included), unused tool of higher order registration, and last selected tool if all
the tools are out of life.
2. Functioning
Determine a group number for the tools of identical type which are specified as spare tools
in the program, using an arbitrary number larger than the numerical value in the parameter
no. 8078 (standard value: 1,000), and register it as a call number used to specify a spare
tool in the SPARETOOL screen.
Register the spare tools in the tool group in ORDER 1 onward.
After setting the call number and spare tool number, specify a spare tool in the program.
The spare tool management function automatically selects a defectless tool out of the spare
tool group.
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3. Specifying the Offset
(1) Tool Offset by Tool Number
If a “tool offset by tool number” option is added to the NC unit for the SEICOS-Σ, tool
offset can be applied by a spindle tool number without taking offset data “H” and “D”
into account, even if the spare tools are used. (You only have to specify an offset
instead of specifying H and D.)
(2) Tool Offset by Optional Block Skip

An offset for the spare tool is specified by informing the NC unit of a spare tool
registration position as an optional block skip position. (For two or more tools, an NC
option is required)
Caution
If the [OPTIONAL BLOCK SKIP] switch on the operation panel is used by an NC
program, machine operation becomes unstable because it is duplicated by offset
designation for the tool life (optional block skip). When using offset designation for the
spare tool, separate the [OPTIONAL BLOCK SKIP] switch on the operation panel from
the program used.
Make a machining program by combining an offset number with a block skip number.
4. Spare Tool Data

Since the tool life set value and life units for the tool group are set under CALL NUMBER, it
is not necessary to set them for each spare tool. The tools registered as spare tools are
displayed less clearly in the TOOLLIFE screen and you cannot set the data for them. Set
the data in the SPARE TOOL screen.
If a tool number is registered in ORDER 1 in setting only the call number (the tool name and
life set value of the call number are zero), the tool name and life data for the ORDER 1 tool
will be set as the data for the call number.
Cutting monitoring is performed based on the data for the first spare tool.
18-3 Premachining Tool Check

1. Feature
At the beginning of the machining program, specify the tools to be used in the subsequent
machining. The premachining tool check function will checks whether all the tools used,
including spare tools, are defectless or not.
If there is even one defective tool, the machine stops, displaying a warning, “782
PREMACHINING TOOL CHECK ERROR.”
2. Functioning
If the tool used for machining is specified (spare tool) between M51 and M59 in the
program, it will be checked if the specified tool is defectless or not. If there is even one
defective tool, the machine stops upon completion of premachining tool check (M59),
displaying “782 PREMACHINING TOOL CHECK ERROR.”
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At this time, the tool numbers of defective tools are listed as defective tools in the TOOL
STATUS screen. Interlocking this function with automatic return sets the next work and
carries out next machining. (PPL system)
This function helps prevent production of incomplete products.
18-4 Tool Skip and Tool Reset

Input a tool skip signal from an external device. The tool status of the then spindle tool is designated
SKIPPED and that tool will be skipped (not used) from the next time.
* When the tool status is designated SKIPPED and that tool or all the tools in the same tool
group are defective, a tool change signal is output to the PC.
If a tool reset signal is input from an external device, the tool status and tool life use value of the
then spindle tool will be cleared.
These signals are effective in any mode.
18-5 Tool Life Management Program

1. Special Purpose M-codes for Tool Life
(1) Disabling/Enabling the Tool Life and Cutting Monitoring Functions (M54/M53)
M54 is used when disabling the tool life and cutting monitoring functions. After using
M54, cancel it by M53.
M54 ....... Stops the tool life/cutting monitoring function. Although it disables a tool
status check, life count, premachining tool check, and tool life suspension
(M55), spare tool call, tool offset, and life data setting remains enabled.
M53 ....... Cancels M54. When the power is turned on, M53 is selected.
(2) Machine Stop by Out-of-life Tool and its Reset (M56/M55)

M56 is used to stop the machine when a tool is out of life.
M56 ....... Stops the machine when an out-of-life tool comes to the spindle.
(3) Assisting/Resetting Spare Tool Offset (M45/M46)

Block skip and optional block skip are used to select a spare tool offset. Be sure to
enclose an offset selection by M45 and M46 to program it.
(Note) Register M45 and M46 in the NC non-buffering M-codes.
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To select a tool offset, inform the NC unit of the registration position from
“ORDER 1” registered as a spare tool by block skip.
Program Example (with Option)
CALL NO. T1100 BLOCK SKIP
T1100M06;
ORDER TOOL SIGNAL
M45
1 10 0
G43Z_H1/2 H11/1 H10
2 11 1
M46 3 12 2
H12 -- Offset for the tool No. 12
(Note 1) When optional block skip is not effected, offsets for ORDER 3 onward are
adjusted to the tool no. 10.
(4) Premachining Tool Check (M51/M59)

This function checks whether or not the tools are defectless, including the spare tools.
You specify the tool number you want to check between M51 and M59. A judgment
result can be known when M59 is executed.
M51 ----- Starts a premachining tool check
M59 ----- Ends a premachining tool check
(Note) A command other than Txx is specified between M51 and M59, an error
message, “783 MONITORING FORMAT ERROR,” appears. A T-code
command for premachining tool check does not call a tool.
(Example)
M51;
T01; Checks whether or not all the tools specified here are
T20; defectless.
T1100; (Checks the tools T01 and T20, and spare tool T1100)
M59;
(5) Life Data Automatic Setting (M57/M59)

This function downloads the tool life set value and use value from the NC program.
M57; ........ Starts downloading the life data.
Txx; ........ Specifies a tool number.
1st Sxxx; ........ Sets the life set value for Txx (Life set value for the group in case of
call number)
2nd Sxxx; ........ Sets the life use value for Txx (Omissible, nothing is done in case of
call number)
M59; ........ Ends downloading the life data
When the 1st S-code command is executed, it is determined by parameter setting to

select the life units and clear the tool status and life use value.
• Parameter No. 8001 #6 = 1 ......Times
• Parameter No. 8001 #7 = 1 ...... Minutes
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• Parameter No. 8003 #7 = 0 ......Clears the tool status and tool life use value when
the tool life is set.
8003 #7 = 1 ......Does not clear the tool status and tool life use value
when the tool life is set.
(Note) When a command format is not correct, an error message, “783
MONITORING FORMAT ERROR,” appears. After setting the data, be sure
to specify a spindle rpm command, Sxxx.
(Example)
M57; ......... Starts downloading the life data
T05; .......... Specifies the tool No. 5
S20;.......... Sets 20 as a life set value for the tool No. 5
;
T01; .......... Specifies the tool No. 1
S230; ........ Sets 230 as a life set value for the tool No. 1
S80;.......... Sets 80 as a use value for the tool No. 1
;
T5321; ...... Specifies the tool No. 5231
S150; ........ Sets 150 as a life set value for the call No. 5231
;
T30000; .... Specifies the call No.30000
S250; ........ Sets 250 as a life set value for the call No. 30000
S80;.......... Does not set a use value for the spare tool of the call No. 30000
;
M59; ......... Ends downloading the life data
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2. Sample Program
Without Spare Tool With Spare Tool
M51 M51
M51 M51
T10 T1100
Premachining tool
T15 T1200
check
T30 T30
: :
M59 Stops due to an out-of-life M59
M56 toll M56
T10M06 Spindle tool command T1100M06
T15 Standby tool command T1200
G54G90S1000 G54G90S1000
G00X0Y0 G00X0Y0
M45
G43Z50.0H10 Tool offset command G43Z50.0H12/2H11/1H10
M46
M03
G98G81R3.0Z-10.0F500 CALL NO. T1100
X-10.0 T10
Y-10.0 T11
G00Z100.0M15 T12
M01
:
M55 Does not stop due to an CALL NO. T1200
out-of-life tool T15
:
T16
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18-6 Tool Life Management Operation
1. Preparations for Operation
After changing a setup and setting in the tool magazine the tools you want to use for next
machining, input their tool data (tool name, life units, life set value, life use value) in the
TOOL LIFE screen.
To operate with a spare tool, set in the SPARE TOOL screen the call number used to
specify the spare tools in the machining program, and input the life units and life set values
for that tool group.
Set the spare tools in ORDER 1, ORDER 2, and so on with tool numbers and set the life
use value for each tool.
2. Machining Operation
Tool life management counts the tool lives of the tools used for machining by an NC
program.
When the tool runs out of its life, this function assumes that tool OUT OF LIFE and
continues machining. When the out-of-life tool is called to the spindle by a tool command in
next machining, an error message, “781 OUT-OF-LIFE TOOL WAS SELECTED,” appears
and a call light is turned on. In the M56 mode, the machine stops feeding the axes.
When the tool used is running out of its life, the tool status in the TOOL STATUS screen
becomes “ ”. Change the tool if early change is required.
3. Tool Change
When there is an out-of-life tool, stop the tool and change it to a new one.
After changing to the new tool, delete the tool life use value and tool status, and then, restart
machining.
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4. Tool Life Management Operational Procedure
CALL NO. T1100

T10
T11
CALL NO. T2000

T20
T21
Setting the life units Setting the spare tool Setting T22
for each tool the life units for the spare tool
Setting the life value Setting the life value for the
for each tool spare tool
MACHINING PROGRAM
01230
M51
T01
← T1100
---
M59
T1100M06
Displaying the tool status G54G90G00X_ Y_
Altering the tool status M45
G43Z_ H11/2 H10/1
M46
---
18-7 Tool Life Screen

Press F3/TOOL in the OVERALL screen. The following function screen is displayed. Although
the function keys, F1/TOOL NAME , F2/REF. GAUGE , F3/TOOL CHANGE ,
F4/ , F5/ , F6/SAFETY GUARD , F7/DATA CLEAR ,
F8/SENSOR SET , F9/LIFE SPARE , and F0/ , are also displayed on the right end of the
screen, they will be omitted hereinafter.
Press F9/LIFE SPARE .
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Fig. 1
(Note) The data for the tools registered as spare tools are displayed dimly. No entry is
allowed through the TOOL LIFE screen.
1. Setting the Tool Name (A tool name can be set for each tool)
The tool life management function is not affected even if a tool name is not set.
[1] Using the Page keys and and cursor keys and , move the cursor to the
tool number whose tool number you want to set. Or, enter N followed by a tool
number (numerical value) and press .
[2] Press F1/TOOL NAME → A Tool Name Setting window is displayed.
[3] Input a tool diameter, etc. in the alphanumerical entry →The input data is displayed in
the key input area.
[4] Move the cursor with the key and select a tool name.
[5] Press INPUT → The Tool Setting window disappears. Set the tool name.
When interrupting operation (turning off the Tool Setting window), press
F1/TOOL NAME .
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[Example] Setting [100 milling cutter] for T003
[1] Using the key, move the cursor to “003”.
[2] Press F1/TOOL NAME → The cursor is located at an alphanumerical entry.
[3] Press the keys, 1 , 0 , 0 , and SPACE in that order.
[4] Using the key, move the cursor to “MILL”.
[5] Press INPUT .
TOOL NAME TOOL NAME

ALPHANUMERAL INPUT CHAMFER
DELETE TOOL NAME BORE
MILL BACK BORE
SENSOR SPOT FACE
DRILL BACK SPOT FACE
BURNISH CORNER MILL
TAP SHELL
REAMER ANGULAR
END MILL SIDE MILL
CHAMFEWR METAL SAW
2. Setting the Life Units (Setting the life units for each tool)
Life units ..... Minutes: Time, Times: ATC times,
LIFE UNITS
Length: Cutting length,
MINUTES TIME
Hole: Number of holes (number of holes TIMES: ATC TIMES
machined by a canned cycle for LENGTH: CUTTING LENGTH (m)
drilling/tapping) HOLE: NUMBER OF HOLES
Initially, “Minutes” is selected. When you want to
alter it;
[1] Using the , , , and keys, move the cursor to the tool number for which
you want to set a life unit. Or, enter followed by a tool number (numerical
value), and press N .
[2] Press F2/UNIT → A Life Unit Setting window is displayed.
[3] Using the key, move the cursor and select a life unit.
[4] Press INPUT →The Life Unit Setting window disappears and the life unit is set.
When interrupting operation (turning off the window), press F2/UNIT .
3. Setting the Life Value

[1] Using the , , , and keys, move the cursor to the tool number for which you
want to set a life value. Or, enter followed by a tool number (numerical value), and
press N .
[2] Using the key, move the cursor to the [SETTING] field.
[3] Input a life value (numerical value) and press INPUT .
For a tool life value, set the life value preset for each tool, when the tool with unknown life
value is used, machining is performed assuming a set value zero. When the tool becomes
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unsharp, take note of the life use data. That data is used as a life set value.
The tool is judge out of life in the following cases:
• Rough finishing surface • Occurrence of burr • High cutting sound
• Much chattering • Adhesion of a built-up edge
4. Deleting the Use and Setting Data

• Deleting the Use, Setting, and Status Data for All the Tools
When there are old data remaining, delete all the data first.
[1] Press F7/DATA CLEAR → A Delete Item window is displayed.
[2] Using the key, move the cursor to “DELETE (USE, SETTING, & STATUS) FOR
ALL TOOLS”.
[3] Press INPUT → A message, “OK.? Y-YES N-NO,” is displayed.
[4] Press Y → The Delete Item window disappears and the use and setting data for
all the tools are deleted.
When interrupting operation (turning off the Delete Item window), press
F7/DATA CLEAR again or press N in [4].
DELETE ITEM
DELETE USE & STATUS
DELETE (USE & STATUS) FOR ALL TOOLS
DELETE (USE, SETTING, & STATUS) FOR ALL TOOLS
• Clearing the use value when the out-of-life tool is changed

[1] Using the , , , and keys, move the cursor to the tool number whose
tool was changed. Or, enter N followed by the tool number (numerical value),
and press .
[2] Move the cursor to [DELETE USE & STATUS].
[3] Press INPUT → A message, “OK.? Y-YES N-NO,” is displayed.
[4] Press Y →The Delete Item window disappears and the tool use data and
status are deleted.
Or,
[1] Using the , , , and keys, move the cursor to the tool number whose tool
was changed. Or, input the N tool number (numerical value), and press .
[2] Using the key, move the cursor to “USE”.
[3] Press 0 following by INPUT → The use value and status are deleted.
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18-8 Spare Tool Screen
In the screen shown in Fig. 1, press F6/SPARE TOOL . The SPARE TOOL screen in Fig. 2
appears.
Fig. 2
1. Setting the Call Number

[1] Move the cursor to a position of “CALL
NO.”.
[2] Input a call number (1,000 or greater)
and press INPUT .
The call number must be greater than
the value set in the monitor parameter
No. 8078. (Standard value: 1,000)
2. Setting the Tool Name

Set a tool name for the tool group. The
spare tool function is not affected even if
the tool name is not set.
3. Setting the Life Units

Set the life units for the tool group.
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4. Setting the Life Value
Set a life value for the tool group
[1] Move the cursor to “LIFE SETTING”.
[2] Input a life value (numerical value) for the tool group and press INPUT .
5. Registering the Call Number (Spare Group)

[1] Move the cursor to a call number (any number will do).
[2] Press F3/TOOL INSERT .
[3] Input the call number (numerical value) you want to register additionally and press
INPUT .
→ With the cursor located at a position of the added call number, the call numbers are
redisplayed in the numerical order.
6. Deleting the Call Number (Spare Group)

• Deleting the arbitrary call number (spare group)
[1] Move the cursor to the call number you DELETE ITEM
want to delete. DELETE LIFE & STATUS
[2] Press 0 followed by INPUT → The DELETE SPARE GROUP
DELETE ALL SPARE GROUPS
call number and spare tool are deleted.
DELETE ALL GROUPS
• Deleting all the call numbers (spare group)

[1] Press F7/DATA CLEAR → The Delete Item window is displayed.
[2] Using the key, move the cursor to “DELETE ALL GROUPS”.
[3] Press INPUT → A message, “OK.? Y-YES N-NO,” appears.
[4] Press Y →The Delete Item window disappears and all the call numbers and
spare tools are deleted.
When interrupting operation, press F7/DATA CLEAR again.
7. Registering the Spare Tool

• Registering the first spare tool
[1] Move the cursor to “TOOL” for ORDER 1.
[2] Input a tool number which you want to register as a spare tool, and press INPUT .
(Note) When a spare tool is set in ORDER 1 with the tool name of the call number and its
life setting data left unset, the tool name and life set value of the tool registered in
ORDER 1 are also set for the call number.
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• Additionally registering to the end of the spare tools
[1] Move the cursor to “TOOL” for last ORDER X.
[2] Input the number you want to register as a spare tool, and press INPUT .
• Registering halfway the spare tools

[1] Move the cursor to the position where you want to add a spare tool.
[2] Press F3/TOOL INSERT . (The spare tool is inserted into the line above the
cursor)
[3] Input the number you want to add, and press INPUT .
When interrupting operation, press F3/TOOL INSERT again.
8. Deleting the Spare Tool

• Deleting an arbitrary spare tool
[1] Move the cursor to the tool you want to delete.
[2] Press 0 (zero) followed by INPUT .
• Deleting the spare tool group of the call number

[1] Move the cursor to any position of the call number group you want to delete.
[2] Press F7/DATA CLEAR → The Delete Item window is displayed.
[3] Using the cursor, move the cursor to “DELETE SPARE GROUP”.
[5] Press Y →The Delete Item window disappears and the spare tools in the group are
deleted.
When interrupting operation, press F7/DATA CLEAR again.
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18-9 Tool Status List Screen
In the screen shown in Fig. 1, press F8/TOOOL STATUS .
When interrupting operation, press F8/TOOOL CHECK to display the
DEFECTIVE TOOL LIST screen, and then, press F8/TOOL STATUS .
Fig. 3
<Tool Status> × ......... Defective tool (broken or out of life)

........ Running out of life ( % or more of the parameter No. 8060)
Blank ........ Usable (Less than % of the parameter No. 8060)
1. Deleting and Skipping the Tool Status

[1] Move the cursor to a tool number.
[2] Press F7/DATA CLEAR →The Delete Item window appears.
[3] Move the cursor to your desired delete item to delete.
[5] Press Y →The Delete Item window disappears and the selected item is deleted.
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DELETE ITEM
DELETE THE USE AND STATUS DATA.
SKIP STATUS.
2. Listing the Defective Tools

Press F8/WORK TOOL CHECK in the TOOL STATUS LIST screen. The DEFECTIVE
TOOL LIST screen appears.
Fig. 4
This screen lists up to 10 tools found defective in one premachining tool check (M51 to
M59).
Since the defective tools are not displayed cumulatively, the screen displays results of the
last premachining tool check.
18-10 Tool Life Management Parameters and Their Setting

1. Displaying the Parameters
Press F4/SYSTEM and enter 1 , INPUT , followed by N 8 0 0 0 . With the
arrow key, display a cutting monitoring parameter, No. 8000.
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2. Setting the Parameter
[1] [MDI] mode
[2] Reset state
[3] Turn on the [WRITE] switch.
[4] Rewriting of parameters is enabled (SETTING screen)
[5] Move the cursor to the number you want to set
[6] Input the setting data with the keys
[7] Press the INPUT key
3. Parameters Related to Tool Life

• No. 8001 #6 ...........Sets the tool life in terms of times when deleting all the data.
• No. 8001 #7 ...........Sets the tool life in terms of minutes when deleting all the modes.
• No. 8003 #0 ...........Spare tool position output 1 to 9
• No. 8003 #7 ...........Clears the tool status and life use value when downloading the life set
value by M57.
• No. 8060 ................% data marked by “ ” in the TOOL STATUS LIST screen (Standard
value: 80)
• No. 8078 ................In call number offset, tool numbers greater than this number will be
call numbers for the spare tools. (Standard value: 1000)
18-11 Alarms
780 BROKEN TOOL WAS SELECTED
This alarm is issued when a broken tool is called to the spindle position. When manually
resetting this alarm, check and change the tool and reset the alarm.
After replacing the tool by a new one, clear the life use value and tool status for the old
tool.
781 OUT-OF-LIFE TOOL WAS SELECTED
This alarm is issued when an out-of-life tool is called to the spindle position. When
manually resetting this alarm, check and change the tool and reset the alarm.
After replacing the tool by a new one, clear the life use value and tool status for the old
tool.
782 PREMACHINING TOOL CHECK ERROR
One of the tools checked in a premachining tool check was found defective (out of life,
broken, and so on)
Replace the defective tool by a new one and clear the life use value and tool status for
the defective tool.
783 CUTTING MONITORING FORMAT ERROR
There is a programming error in premachining tool check or tool life data automatic
setting.
Correct a program command and rerun.
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19. Cutting Monitoring Unit
19-1 Outline
The cutting monitoring unit monitors the cutting loads of the spindle and feed axes of the NC
machine tool to prevent abnormal cutting and manufacturing of defective products.
You can set monitoring data and monitoring functions for each tool to ensure detailed monitoring.
The tool life management function is required because this unit is interlocked with it.
19-2 Monitoring Method

1. Monitoring Axes
The cutting monitoring unit monitors the loads of the spindle motor and NC feed axes (X-, Y-
, and Z-axis) at real time. Monitoring is performed by a combination of a main monitoring
axis, where all the monitoring functions work, and a sub-monitoring axes, where overload
detection and wear detection work. You set for each tool which axis should monitor in what
way.
The main monitoring axis is one of the spindle, X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, and the sub-
monitoring axes are the other axes.
• Main monitoring axis ........ Mainstay of cutting monitoring and provides overload detection,
no-load detection, wear detection, adaptive control, and idle
cutting time reduction.
• Sub-monitoring axes ....... Detects an overload and wear of the sub-monitoring axes in
combination with the main monitoring axis.
Normally, monitoring by the main monitoring axis is enough, where the spindle motor has
been set as the main monitoring axis. When you want to monitor by the feed axes
simultaneously, however, turn on monitoring by the sub-monitoring axes. For a large-
diameter drill, and so on whose cutting load is clearly detected in the thrust direction, the Z-
axis can be used as the main monitoring axis.
When monitoring the load of the feed axes, monitor them without changing the cutting
conditions. They may malfunction if you change a feed rate override, and so on halfway.
When the load of a cutting axis is not known or a cutting load is small, do no monitor by the
feed axes because monitoring by them will result in erroneous detection.
2. Monitoring Data Unit

Monitoring data is displayed in terms of load factor, down to the first decimal place.
A load factor of “100.0%” has the following meaning.
• Spindle .......... 30-minute rated output (120% at maximum)
• Feed axes ..... Maximum continuous rated output
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3. Selecting the Monitoring Function
The monitoring functions for the main monitoring axis include overload detection, no-load
detection, wear detection, adaptive control, and idle cutting time reduction, and those for the
sub-monitoring axes include overload detection and wear detection.
Select a desired function for each tool in the SET LOAD screen.
19-3 Monitoring Functions

1. Overload Detection
When a cutting load keeps exceeding an overload detection value for an overload judgment
time, this function detects an overload, judging it a cutting error (tool-workpiece
interference, improper machining condition, or defective tool nose).
When an overload is detected, an error message, “ AXIS OVERLOAD ALARM,” is
displayed and the machine stops feeding the axes and stops the spindle.
Spindle overload judgment time ......... Parameter 8031 × 0.1 second
X-axis overload judgment time ........... Parameter 8035 × 0.1 second
Y-axis overload judgment time ........... Parameter 8039 × 0.1 second
Z-axis overload judgment time ........... Parameter 8043 × 0.1 second
2. No-load Detection
When a cutting load does not exceed a no-load detection value in each cutting, this function
detects a state of no load, judging it a cutting error (tool breakage, improper workpiece
mounting, no tool setting, or program error), because there was no cutting state found.
When the state of no load is detected, an error message, “NO-LOAD ALARM,” is displayed
and the machine stops feeding the axes and stops the spindle.
(Note) No-load detection is activated when overload detection is enabled.
Each cutting is;

• Spindle ......... Between M03 and M04/M05 (M13 or M14 also allowed)
• Feed axes .... Between start and end of cutting feed.
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3. Wear Detection
When a cutting load reaches a state of wear load, that tool’s status is regarded “worn out.”
Machining continues even if wear is detected, but that tool will be treated in the same
manner as an out-of-life tool in a tool command in next machining.
Since wear detection and adaptive control cannot be enabled simultaneously, disable
adaptive control when you enable wear detection. There are two wear detecting methods;
load time detection or load calculation detection.
(Note) Wear detection is activated when overload detection is enabled.
(a) Load time detection mode (Wear judgment time parameter ≠ 0)

When a cutting load keeps exceeding a wear detection value for wear judgment time,
wear is detected and that tool is regarded worn out.
Spindle wear judgment time .... Parameter 8032 × 0.1 second
X-axis wear judgment time ...... Parameter 8036 × 0.1 second
Y-axis wear judgment time ...... Parameter 8040 × 0.1 second
Z-axis wear judgment time ...... Parameter 8044 × 0.1 second
(b) Load calculation detection mode (Wear judgment time parameter = 0)

A cutting load value is calculated out of each cutting load, and when it exceeds a wear
detection value, wear is detected and that tool is regarded worn out.
A cutting load value is calculated out of all the load data collected from one cutting by a
data sampling and averaging method (sampling and averaging the load values in a
certain range). A specific calculation range is specified by a parameter.
Spindle ..... Parameter 8010/8011
X-axis ....... Parameter 8016/8017
Y-axis ....... Parameter 8022/8023
Z-axis ....... Parameter 8028/8029
Unless the parameters are correct, a maximum
load value is regarded a cutting load value.
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4. Adaptive Control (Feed Rate Override Control)
When a cutting load exceeds a no-load value into a cutting state, a feed rate override is
controlled so that the cutting load will stay between an upper-limit adaptive value and lower-
limit adaptive value.
When the cutting load is still exceeding the upper-limit adaptive value for 2 seconds even if
the override is minimized, an overload is detected, judging it a cutting error.
Since adaptive control and wear detection cannot be enabled simultaneously, disable wear
detection when you enable adaptive control.
(Note) Overload detection must be working.
Upper-limit adaptive value ....... Adaptive control value × Parameter 8050

Lower-limit adaptive value ....... Adaptive control value × Parameter 8051
Decrease judgment time ......... Parameter 8055 × 0.1 second
Increase judgment time ........... Parameter 8056 × 0.1 second
Override interval ...................... Interval between override increase and decrease
Maximum override ................... Maximum override value
Minimum override .................... Minimum override value
5. Idle Cutting Time Reduction (Feed Rate Override Control)

In an idle cutting state where a cutting load is lower than a no-load value, a feed rate
override is set to 200% to reduce an idle cutting time.
* The following figure lists each set value in terms of load versus time.
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19-4 Cutting Monitoring Program
1. Cutting Monitoring Special M-code
(1) Stopping/Resetting the Tool Life Management Function and Cutting Monitoring Function
(M54/M53)
Since a cutting load does not take place up to an actual machining start point in
remachining from halfway, M54 is executed to disable the tool life management function
and cutting monitoring function when cutting monitoring makes erroneous detection.
Operation is restarted after executing M53 at the actual machining start point.
M54 ....... Stop the tool life management function and cutting monitoring function.
Each detecting function related to cutting monitoring does not work.
Note that the tool life management related functions do not work.
(2) Monitoring Data Automatic Setting (M58/M59)

This function downloads the monitoring data from an NC program. Settable data
include an overload value, adaptive value, and wear value for the main monitoring axis,
and an overload value for the sub-monitoring axis.
M58 ; ...... Starts downloading the monitoring data
Txx ; ...... Specifies a tool number
1st Sxxx ; ...... Sets overload value data for the main monitoring axis
2nd Sxxx ; ...... Sets adaptive value data for the main monitoring axis
3rd Sxxx ; ...... Sets wear value data for the main monitoring axis
4th Sxxx ; ...... Sets overload data for the X-axis position of the sub-monitoring
axis
5th Sxxx ; ...... Sets overload data for the Y-axis position of the sub-monitoring axis
6th Sxxx ; ...... Sets overload data for the Z-axis position of the sub-monitoring axis
M59 ; ...... Ends downloading the monitoring data
<Notes>
• When a tool number is a call number, the data is set in the TOOL column of ORDER
1 registered in CALL NO.
M58; Indicates a call No. 1100. A data
setting area is TOOL 25 of
T1100;... ORDER 1.
CALL NO. 1100
S200;... Sets a main monitoring axis
ORDER TOOL USE STATUS
overload value for TOOL 25 to
1 25 0
2 26 0 20.0.
3 S150;... Sets a main monitoring axis
adaptive value for TOOL 25 to
15.0.
M59;
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• For Sxxxx;, set the data in the format of xxx.x.
• When the valid data is set, the monitoring functions are enabled.
• When an overload value for the main monitoring axis is set, other monitoring data
are cleared.
• When an adaptive value is set, a no-load value is automatically calculated and set.
No-load value = Adaptive value × Parameter 8009 ÷ Parameter 8008
• The 2nd S-code command onward are omitted unless there is setting data.
• When a data format is not correct, an error message, “783 MONITORING
PROGRAM FORMAT ERROR,” appears.
• Specify a spindle rotation command again after downloading the data.
M58;
T01;
Sets a main monitoring axis overload value for the tool No. 01 to 12.5.
S125;
T05;
Sets a main monitoring axis overload value for the tool No. 05 to 45.0.
S450;
Sets a main monitoring axis adaptive value for the tool No. 05 to 37.0.
S370;
Sets a main monitoring axis adaptive value for the tool No. 05 to 0.0.
S0;
Sets a sub-monitoring X-axis overload value for the tool No. 05 to 17.6.
S176;
T1100; Sets a main monitoring axis overload value for the tool No. 25 to 20.0.
S200; Sets a main monitoring axis adaptive value for the tool No. 25 to 15.0.
S150;
M59;
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2. Sample Program
O77;
M51; Checks the tool status of T01 and T1000 in a premachining tool
T01; check → An alarm is issued to stop the machine if M59; there is any
T1000; defective tool.
M59;
M56; ....... Selects a feed hold stop because of an out-of-life tool.
G91G28X0Y0Z0;
G91G30X0Y0Z0M19;
T01M06; ....... Tool command (T01 to the spindle).
The machine stops feeding the axes if the tool is out of life.
G54G90G00X0Y100.;
M03S1000T1000;
G43Z50.H01;
G01Y0.F620; Spindle motor monitoring section ...... Feed monitoring section
G00X10.;
G01Y100.; ....... Feed monitoring section
G00Z100.M15;
G91G30Z0;
G30X0Y0M19;
;
T1100M06; ....... Spare tool command CALL NO. 1100
(T25/T26/T27 to the ORDER TOOL USE STATUS
G54G90G00X0Y100.;
spindle) 1 25 0
M03S1000; 2 26 0
M45; 3 27 0
G43Z30. H27/2 H26/1 H25; Selects a spare tool offset
M46; (See Tool Life Management)
.......Feed monitoring section
G01Y0.F620;
Spindle motor
G00X10.; monitoring
G01Y100.; section .......Feed monitoring section
H00Z100.M15;
G91G30Z0;
G30X0Y0M19;
M30;
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19-5 Data Setting
1. Selecting the Main Monitoring Axis
In the SET LOAD screen, select the spindle, X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis as the main monitoring
axis for each tool. When machining is done with this tool, determine on which one of the
spindle motor, X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis a change of the cutting load is reflected, and set
that axis as the main monitoring axis.
Normally, select the spindle motor as the main monitoring axis to monitor, but it is possible
to select one of the X-, Y-, and Z-axis as the main monitoring axis to monitor cutting.
The main monitoring axis monitors the loaded state of a selected axis to activate overload
detection, no-load detection, wear detection, adaptive control, and idle cutting time
reduction.
2. Selecting the Monitoring Functions

In the SET LOAD screen, you can turn on/off each function switch for each tool to select
how you want to activate the cutting monitoring functions on which axis, such as overload
detection, no-load detection, wear detection, adaptive control, and idle cutting time
reduction.
3. Setting the Monitoring Data

(1) Manual Setting
When the cutting monitoring data for the tool is known, set in the SET LOAD screen
the monitoring data corresponding to a tool number (pot) at setup time.
[1] Setting the individual data
To set the individual data such as OVERLOAD, WEAR, ADAPTIVE, and NO
LOAD, move the cursor to a data setting position, input the setting data, and press
INPUT .
[2] Setting the data with a reference value
This is a setting method with a load reference value. When a cutting load
reference value for that tool is input with the cursor located at REF. VALUE, the
monitoring data for the function set to “ ON” is automatically set according to the
parameter setting. The data for the function set to “ OFF” is cleared.
<Example> Calculated load values when the spindle motor’s reference value is
input
• OVERLOAD ............ (Reference value × Parameter No. 8006)/100

(X: 8012, Y: 8018, Z: 8024)
• WEAR ..................... (Reference value × Parameter No. 8007)/100
(X: 8013, Y: 8019, Z: 8025)
• ADAPTIVE ............... (Reference value × Parameter No. 8008)/100
(X: 8014, Y: 8020, Z: 8026)
• NO LOAD ................ (Reference value × Parameter No. 8009)/100
(X: 8015, Y: 8021, Z: 8027)
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[3] Setting the data by downloading
Download the monitoring data from the NC program.
(2) Automatic Setting

Set the CUTTING MONITOR mode selector
switch on the operation panel to AUTOMATIC
DATA SET and perform teach cutting. The
load reference value for the tool used for
machining is calculated from the cutting data
for the monitoring section and set. If the
reference value is set, the monitoring data for
the selected function is automatically set as
with 2 Setting the data with the reference
value in (1) Manual Setting.
Monitoring is performed with the automatically set data. When the monitoring data is
low, however, erroneous detection may occur because the monitoring conditions
become strict. If this is the case, alter the monitoring data to change the monitoring
conditions, and monitor cutting. The data is altered as described in 1 Setting the
individual data in (1) Manual Setting.
When setting the data automatically, the standard data have been set in the
parameters as reference data as shown in the table below. When you want to change
them depending on the machining conditions or monitoring conditions, set the data
according to the working conditions.
Spindle X-axis Y-axis Z-axis

Parameter Data Parameter Data Parameter Data Parameter Data
NO. NO. NO. NO.
OVERLOAD 8006 150 8012 200 8018 200 8024 200
WEAR 8007 120 8013 120 8019 120 8025 120
ADAPTIVE 8008 100 8014 100 8020 100 8026 100
NO LOAD 8009 60 8015 60 8021 60 8027 60
AV HIG 8010 95 8016 95 8022 95 8028 95
AV LOW 8011 90 8017 85 8023 85 8029 85
<Calculation Example> When the load reference value for teach cutting is 40.0% in
monitoring the spindle motor load = (40 × 150 (parameter
8006))/100 = 60.0%
4. Monitoring Section
The spindle motor is monitored while the spindle is rotating in the forward direction (spindle
reverse rotation also allowed), and the NC feed axes are monitored in the cutting feed
section. During data unstable time at the time of start, the data for each axis is cancelled
for the time specified by the respective parameters.
Spindle ..... Parameter 8030 × 0.1 second
X-axis ....... Parameter 8034 × 0.1 second
Y-axis ....... Parameter 8038 × 0.1 second
Z-axis ....... Parameter 8042 × 0.1 second
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Caution
Every time the S-data is altered while the spindle is rotating , a cancellation time is
activated. For the feed axes, the cancellation time is activated when cutting starts, but
it is not between continuous cutting feed block. When the machine is operated in the
SINGLE BLOCK mode, an axis is started at machine start time, and therefore, the
cancellation time is activated every time. Note that the monitoring conditions are
changed by turning on/off the [SINGLE BLOCK] switch. Monitor cutting at a constant
feed rate override.
19-6 Cutting Monitoring Operation

Prior to starting monitoring operation, set the monitoring functions and monitoring data for the tool
whose cutting you want to monitor. The monitoring data becomes valid when the tool is brought
from a standby position to the spindle. If the spindle has the same tool since a start of machining
after the power is turned on, cutting is not monitored until next tool change. The same applies
when the monitoring data is changed halfway monitoring.
To enable the monitoring function, turn on a relevant function switch and set the monitoring data for
the function. Overload detection must be working.
The following table lists the conditions to enable each of the monitoring function.
----- Condition required to activate the function

× ----- Condition you should not select to activate the function
Wear Detection Idle Cutting
Overload Adaptive No-load
By Time
Detection By Time Control Detection
Calculation Reduction
Overload Detection ON
Overload
Wear Detection ON
Wear Value
Adaptive Control ON × ×
Adaptive Value
No-load Detection ON
No-load Value
Idle Cutting Reduction
ALL/BEFORE/AFTER
<Example> To enable this function in wear detection, set the overload detecting function to
ON, an overload value to non-zero, wear detecting function to ON, and a wear
value to non-zero in the SET LOAD screen in case of either wear detection by
time or calculation. However, it will not work if the adaptive control function is set
to ON.
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1. Monitoring Conditions
Basic monitoring conditions are as follows:
[1] Completion of tool change operation
(From the standby position to the
spindle)
[2] In memory operation
[3] The [CUTTING MONITOR] switch is set
to [ON]
[4] M53 mode (M54 is not specified in the
program)
[5] Overload detection is working (Unless
overload detection is working, the other
monitoring functions will not)
When the above-mentioned conditions are met, the following monitoring sections are
monitored according to the selected function and set monitoring data.
Spindle motor ............. During spindle forward rotation (reverse rotation also allowed by
parameter setting)
Feed axis motor ......... During cutting feed
2. Overload Detection
Turn on the overload detecting function for a desired tool and set the overload detection
data. Overload monitoring operation is activated in the monitoring section. When the
monitoring conditions are met, an overload is monitored simultaneously with four axes.
To activate each of the functions such as no-load detection, wear detection, adaptive
control, and idle cutting time reduction, be sure to activate overload detection.
When an overload is detected, an error message, “ AXIS OVERLOAD ALARM,” is
displayed and the machine stops the spindle after stopping axis feed.
(1) Manual return
Reset the NC unit to move each axis to a safe position, and replace a broken tool. After
replacing it, clear the life use value and maximum load value for the broken tool.
(2) Automatic return (depending on the machine specification)
In case of automatic return, store the broken tool status. When an overload is
detected, the NC unit is reset by a sequence and a return program is started by an NC
unit external sequence search to perform next machining. After a broken tool is
replaced, clear the tool status and life use value for the replaced tool, and the
maximum load value.
3. No-load Detection
Turn on the no-load detecting function for a desired tool and set the no-load detection data.
No-load detection is made every time cutting is completed.
When no-load detection is made, an error message, “NO-LOAD ALARM,” is displayed and
the machine stops the spindle after stopping axis feed. A resetting method is the same as
in 2. Overload Detection.
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Each cutting is;
• Spindle ......... Between M03 and M04/M05 (M13 or M14 also allowed)
• Feed axes .... Between start and end of cutting feed
4. Wear Detection
Turn on the wear detecting function for a desired tool and set the wear detection data.
Wear detecting operation is activated. When wear is detected, that tool is regarded worn
out, but cutting continues as it is.
If there is a spare tool in next machining, it will be selected automatically. If a worn-out tool
is brought to the spindle, an error message, “781 OUT-OF-LIFE TOOL WAS SELECTED,”
is displayed. When M56 has been executed in advance, the machine stops after stopping
axis feed.
Replace a worn-out tool and clear the tool status and life use value for the replaced tool, and
the maximum load value.
5. Adaptive Control
no-load data. Adaptive control is activated.
When a cutting load exceeds a no-load value into a cutting state, a feed rate override is
controlled so that the cutting load will stay between an upper-limit adaptive value and lower-
limit adaptive value.
When the cutting load keeps on exceeding the upper-limit adaptive value for a descent
judgment time, the override is decreased, and when it keeps staying lower than the lower-
limit adaptive value for an increase judgment time, it is increased.
Even if the override is minimized, an overload is detected if the cutting load keeps
exceeding the upper-limit adaptive value.
6. Idle Cutting Time Reduction

Select the idle cutting function to either
“ALL,” “BEFORE,” or “AFTER” for the tool
whose idle cutting time you want to reduce,
and set the no-load data. A feed rate
override is set to 200% in the idle cutting
state in which the cutting load does not
exceed a no-load value.
The idle cutting function can be effected
before, after, or before and after machining.
Select either one of them.
Caution
Do not use a tool whose loaded state is difficult to determine.
As an undercut load is expected, select a proper tool.
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7. Cutting Monitoring Operational Procedure
Presetting
Setting and Confirmation of
Parameters
Setting of the life units (Also settable

in tool life management)
→ Setting of the main monitoring axis
(For each tool) (Select your desired
cutting monitoring function for each
→ tool)
Selection of the spindle, X-axis, Y-
axis, or Z-axis; ON/OFF selection of
the detection item; Over-load, Wear,
Adaptive, No-load
↓
Setting of the monitoring data
1. Select [AUTOMATIC DATA SET]
2. Machining of the workpiece
3. Automatic setting of each data
based on the load data in
machining
↓
Start of monitoring operation
1. [CUTTING MONITOR] switch to
← [ON]
← 2. Machining
(Capable of End
altering the data
for the spindle
(Capable of graphing tool)
8 tool lives)
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19-7 Set Load Screen
[1] Press F3/TOOL in the OVERALL screen → The TOOL screen appears and displays the
following functions.
[2] Press F9/LIFE SPARE → The TOOL LIFE screen appears and displays the following
functions.
[3] Press F4/REAL SET → The SET LOAD screen appears.

When interrupting operation (turning off the SET LOAD screen), press F4/REAL SET
again.
Fig. 5
• Screen selecting method

[1] Press the (previous page) key to display the previous TOOL NUMBER screen.
[2] Press the (next page) key to display the next TOOL NUMBER screen.
[3] Enter following by a tool number (numerical value) and press the N key.
Pressing N replaces “P:ABS. =” on the lower left of the screen by “N: TOOL NO. =.”
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• Input position selecting method
Using the cursor move keys, , , , and , move the cursor to the position where
you want to alter or input the data.
1. Selecting the Main Monitoring Axis

Initially, the “S (SPINDLE)” has been set as the main monitoring axis. When you want to
change it;
[1] Using the key, move the cursor to “AXIS.”
[2] Select and enter an axis name you want to change to; S , X , Y , or Z .
[3] Press INPUT .
(Note) Changing the main monitoring axis means to replace it and one of the sub-
monitoring axes with each other. The set data are also replaced, but ADAPTIVE,
NO-LOAD, and IDLE CUT data are cleared.
2. Selecting the Monitoring Function

Select for each tool which monitoring functions should be activated for the main monitoring
axis and sub-monitoring axis. Set to “ ON” a relevant selector switch for the function you
want to select.
• Turning on the function
[1] Using the , , , and keys, move the cursor to “ON” of your desired
monitoring function.
[2] Press INPUT → A dot mark, “ ”, appears on the “ON” side.
• Turning off the function
[1] Using the , , , and keys, move the cursor to “OFF” of the monitoring
function you want to deselect.
[2] Press INPUT → A dot mark, “ ”, appears on the “OFF” side.
3. Setting the Data

Set the monitoring data for each tool. There are two kinds of methods available; setting for
individual items and setting with a load reference value.
• Setting the individual data
To set the individual data such as OVERLOAD, WEAR, ADAPTIVE, and NO LOAD,
move the cursor to a data setting position, input the setting data, and press INPUT .
• Setting the data with the reference value
This is a setting method with the load reference value. When a cutting load reference
value for that tool is input with the cursor located at REF. VALUE, the monitoring data
for the function set to “ ON” is automatically calculated and set according to the
parameter setting. The data for the function set to “ OFF” is cleared.
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<Example> Calculated load values when the spindle motor’s reference value is input
• OVERLOAD ........ (Reference value × Parameter No. 8006)/100
(X: 8012, Y: 8018, Z: 8024)
• WEAR ................. (Reference value × Parameter No. 8007)/100
(X: 8013, Y: 8019, Z: 8025)
• ADAPTIVE ........... (Reference value × Parameter No. 8008)/100
(X: 8014, Y: 8020, Z: 8026)
• NO LOAD ............ (Reference value × Parameter No. 8009)/100
(X: 8015, Y: 8021, Z: 8027)
4. Deleting the Data

[1] Press F7/DATA CLEAR → The
Delete Screen window appears. DELETE ITEM
[2] Using the key, move the cursor DELETE MAXIMUM VALUE
to a selected item. DELETE ALL DATA
[3] Press INPUT → A message, DELETE MAXIMUM VALUES OF ALL TOOLS
DELETE ALL DATA OF ALL TOOLS
“OK.? Y-YES N-NO,” appears.
[4] Press Y → The Delete Item window disappears and the data are deleted.
When interrupting operation (turning off the window), press F7/DATA CLEAR again or
press N in [4].
• DELETE MAXIMUM VALUE .......Deletes the maximum value data of the tool
displayed in the screen.
• DELETE ALL DATA ...................Deletes all the monitoring data of the tool displayed
in the screen.
• DELETE MAXIMUM VALUES OF ALL TOOLS ....... Deletes the maximum value data
of all the tools.
• DELETE ALL DATA OF ALL TOOLS ... Deletes all the monitoring tools of all the tools.
When this is done, the main monitoring axis is
the spindle and overload detection is set to
“ON.”
(Note) When you wan to turn off overload detection with DELETE ALL DATA OF ALL
TOOLS selected, change setting of the parameter No. 8001.
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19-8 Load Graph Screen
Press the [CUTTING MONITOR] key on the operation panel or press F5/REAL GRAPH .
The LOAD GRAPH screen appears.
Fig. 6
The LOAD GRAPH screen is a display with respect to the spindle tool and graphs a loaded state
after one of the spindle, X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis is placed under monitoring.
This screen is displayed when the MONITOR mode is set to ON .
• Display time ........ Set arbitrary data whose display time width is 1 minute or longer.
Move the cursor to “TIME”, input display time data, and press INPUT .
• Display mode
AVERAGE ........... Displays an average value of load data per unit time of display.
PEAK .................. Displays the maximum and minimum values of load data per unit time of
display in the form of bar graph.
• Altering the life data and monitoring data
The life data and monitoring data being displayed in the load graph can be altered through this
screen.
[1] Using the and keys, move the cursor to a setting position.
[2] Input the numerical data and press INPUT .
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• Use the Page keys and to select the display for the spindle, X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis.
19-9 Life Graph Screen

Press F5/LIFE GRAPH in the REAL GRAPH screen. The LIFT GRAPH screen appears.
Fig. 7
The LIFE GRAPH screen graphs the cutting load data ranging from a start of using a life managed
tool to its point of running out of life. You can see at a glance the loaded state by lapse of time until
the tool runs out of life.
This screen can display the life graphs for preregistered 8 tools; it displays the post-registration
cutting data. No graph is displayed unless monitoring operation is enabled.
• Selecting the display
Select the life graph for the tool number you want to display.
[1] Using the and keys, move the cursor to the tool number whose life graph
you want to display.
[2] Press INPUT →The life graph for the selected tool is displayed.
• Setting the tool number
Set the tool number you want to display in the life graph.
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[1] Using the and keys, move the cursor to a setting position.
[2] Input the tool number you want to set.
[3] Press INPUT → The registered tool number is set.
(Note) The life graph collects the cutting data on the eight registered tools.
If a tool which is halfway its life is registered, the cutting data after that point will be
displayed.
19-10 Display and Setting of Parameters

1. Displaying the Parameter
Press F4/SYSTEM and enter 1 , INPUT , and N 8 0 0 0 . Then, use the key
to display the parameter No. 8000 for cutting monitoring.
2. Setting the Parameter

[1] Select the [MDI] mode
[2] Press the [RESET] switch
[3] Turn on the [WRITE] switch
[4] Enable rewriting of parameters (SETTING screen)
[5] Move the cursor to the number you want to set
[6] Input the setting data
[7] Press the INPUT key
3. Selecting the Monitoring Data System (Parameter 8000)

Select whether the monitoring data should be of absolute value system or reference value
system. The absolute value system assumes A/D input data “0” to be monitoring data “0”.
The reference value system assumes A/D data just after cancellation time in the monitoring
section to be “0”.
• Parameter 8000 (0: Absolute value system 1: Reference value system)
Bit 0 ..... Spindle monitoring reference value system
Bit 1 ..... X-axis monitoring reference value system
Bit 2 ..... Y-axis monitoring reference value system
Bit 3 ..... Z-axis monitoring reference value system
4. Selecting Initial Setting (Parameter 8001)

When you select and execute “DELETE ALL DATA OF ALL TOOLS” with the DATA DELETE
function in the SET LOAD screen, the monitoring functions selected with this parameter are
set to “ON.”
• Parameter 8001 (0: Not selected, 1: Selected)
Bit 0 ..... Overload of the main monitoring axis
Bit 1 ..... Wear of the main monitoring axis
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Bit 2 ..... Adaptive control of the main monitoring axis
Bit 3 .....
Bit 4 ..... Overload of the sub-monitoring axis
Bit 5 ..... Wear of the sub-monitoring axis
Bit 6 ..... Initialization in the tool life times mode
Bit 7 ..... Initialization in the tool life time mode
5. Selecting the Function (Parameter 8002)

• Parameter 8002 (0: Not selected, 1: Selected)
Bit 0 ..... Spindle reverse rotation
6. Displaying the Monitoring Data (Parameter 8004)

• Parameter 8004 (0: Displays the data in percentage (%), 1: Displays the data in
ampere (A))
Bit 6 = 1 ...... Displays the monitoring data in ampere (A)
A displayed data amount complies with the parameters No. 8070 to No. 8073.
7. Automatic Calculation Parameters (8006 to 8029)

You set the parameters which automatically calculate the monitoring data (detection values)
for the spindle, X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, and those which calculate cutting load reference
value.
Unit of Setting Values: %
OVERLOAD 8006 8012 8018 8024
WEAR 8007 8013 8019 8025
ADAPTIVE 8008 8014 8020 8026
NO LOAD 8009 8015 8021 8027
AV HIG 8010 8016 8022 8028
AV LOW 8011 8017 8023 8029
<Calculation Example> When the spindle is monitored and

a machining load reference value is
40%
An overload is set as follows: 40 ×
150 (Parameter 8006)/100 = 60%
(1) Detection value calculation parameters

• Spindle overload value = Key-input reference load (or Calculated load value) ×
Parameter 8006/100
• X-axis overload value = Key-input reference load (or Calculated load value) ×
Parameter 8012/100
• Y-axis overload value = Key-input reference load (or Calculated load value) ×
Parameter 8018/100
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• Z-axis overload value = Key-input reference load (or Calculated load value) ×
Parameter 8024/100
• Wear value = Key-input reference load (or Calculated load value) ×
Parameter 8007 (8013, 8019, or 8025)/100
• Adaptive value = Key-input reference load (or Calculated load value) ×
Parameter 8008 (8014, 8020, or 8026)/100
• No-load value = Key-input reference load (or Calculated load value) ×
Parameter 8009 (8015, 8021, or 8027)/100
(2) Reference load calculation parameters

Parameter 8010 Parameter 8010
• Spindle load calculation value = Σ Load data / Σ No. of load data
• X-axis load calculation value = Σ Load data / Σ No. of load data
• Y-axis load calculation value = Σ Load data / Σ No. of load data
• Z-axis load calculation value = Σ Load data / Σ No. of load data
8. Timer Parameters (8030 to 8044)

You set the timer data used for monitoring. A timer setting increment is 0.1 second.

Cancellation time 8030 8034 8038 8042
Overload judgment time 8031 8035 8039 8043
Wear judgment time 8032 8036 8040 8044
• The cancellation time refers to a data invalid time upon starting the spindle, changing a
spindle speed, or starting cutting feed.
• The overload judgment time refers to a time required to determine an overload when a
cutting load exceeds an overload value.
• The wear judgment time refers to a time required to determine wear when a cutting load
exceeds a wear value.
When you need more than one spindle cancellation time, use the following parameters
other than 8030.
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Low-speed Gear (1st) High-Speed Gear (2nd)
Switched rpm for Switched rpm for
Spindle cancellation Spindle cancellation
spindle cancellation spindle cancellation
time 1-4 time 5-8
time time
Cancellation time 1 Cancellation time 5
8030 8066
1-2 switching point 2 5-6 switching point 6
8080 8063 8083 8067
2-3 3 6-7 7
8081 8064 8084 8068
3-4 4 7-8 8
8082 8065 8085 8069
(Notes)
• When none of the 1st through 4th gears has been selected (when the machine has
no gear, see the parameter for the low-speed gear.
• When the 3rd or 4th gear is selected, see the parameter for the high-speed gear.
• Even if the high-speed gear has been selected, see 8030 when 8083 equals 0 and
8066 equals 0.
• See 8030 when 8080 equals 0.
9. Adaptive Parameters
(1) Upper-limit adaptive value (Parameter 8050)
A parameter to set a target load upper-limit value when activating adaptive control.
Upper-limit adaptive value = Adaptive value × Parameter 8050/100
(2) Lower-limit adaptive value (Parameter 8051)
A parameter to set a target load lower-limit value when activating adaptive control.
Lower-limit adaptive value = Adaptive value × Parameter 8051/100
(3) Adaptive maximum override (Parameter 8052)
Set a maximum override for adaptive control to “110 to 200.”
(4) Adaptive minimum override (Parameter 8053)
Set a minimum override for adaptive control to “10 to 90.”
(5) Adaptive override step (Parameter 8054)
Set to “10 to 50” feed rate override change intervals which are controlled by adaptive
control.
(6) Adaptive decrease judgment time (Parameter 8055)
When a cutting load exceeds an upper-limit adaptive value in adaptive control, set a
time to determine to decrease an override. A setting increment is 0.1 second.
(7) Adaptive decrease judgment time (Parameter 8056)
When a cutting load becomes lower than a lower-limit adaptive value in adaptive
control, set a time to determine to increase an override. A setting increment is 0.1
second.
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10. Data Parameters
(1) No. of spindle data averaging times (Parameter 8058)
Set to “0 to 40” the number of times to average the spindle load data form the A/D.
(2) No. of feed axis data averaging times (Parameter 8059)
Set to “0 to 40” the number of times to average the feed axis load data from the servo.
(3) Spindle load 100% data (Parameter 8070)
(4) X-axis load 100% data (Parameter 8071)
(5) Y-axis load 100% data (Parameter 8072)
(6) Z-axis load 100% data (Parameter 8073)
19-11 Alarms
770 SPINDLE OVERLOAD ALARM
A spindle load exceeded an overload value during cutting.
771 NO-LOAD ALARM
Since machining is completed without a no-load value being exceeded by a cutting
load for the main monitoring axis, a no-load alarm results, judging it erroneous mounting
or tool breakage.
772 X-AXIS OVERLOAD ALARM
An X-axis load exceeded an overload value during cutting.
773 Y-AXIS OVERLOAD ALARM
A Y-axis load exceeded an overload value during cutting.
774 Z-AXIS OVERLOAD ALARM
A Z-axis load exceeded an overload value during cutting.
When the above-mentioned alarms take place, the machine stops feeding the axes and stops the
spindle in 3 seconds. When manually returning the machine, move each axis to a safe position,
check a tool, and replace it if necessary.
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VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER
VS50/60
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OPERATION
SEIKI-SEICOS Σ16M/18M
Version 1.01
9-2000
8-1997 First Edition

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OPERATION OF MACHINE ...................................................................... 1 -1

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1. Daily Maintenance and Inspection

2. Outline of Main Operation Panel and NC Operation Panel

Group Operation method Effective mode

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[30] Load meter Indicates a spindle load to a motor’s

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Spindle tool clamp/unclamp

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Handle mode selection

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(4) Release EMERGENCY STOP button on the main operation panel.

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3-2-1 Warming-up at the Time of Starting Daily Operation

Warming-up before starting daily operation (30 minutes)

1. #50 - Spindle of 10,000min-1 specification (oil air lubrication)

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5-1 Each Axial Feed

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6-1 Registration from an External Device

A right sketch is displayed.

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• The EOB key must be inputted at the