Super CAP T and Super CAP II T
for Series 16/18-TB, 16/18-TC, and 16i/18i-TA
Operator's Manual
GFZ-62444E-1/04October 1997
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
as Used in this Publication
Warning notices are used in this publication to emphasize that hazardous voltages, currents,
temperatures, or other conditions that could cause personal injury exist in this equipment or
may be associated with its use.
In situations where inattention could cause either personal injury or damage to equipment, a
Warning notice is used.
Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is not taken.
GFL-001
Warning
Caution
Note
Notes merely call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding and
operating the equipment.
This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts
have been made to be accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover all
details or variations in hardware or software, nor to provide for every possible contingency in
connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Features may be described herein
which are not present in all hardware and software systems. GE Fanuc Automation assumes
no obligation of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made.
GE Fanuc Automation makes no representation or warranty, expressed, implied, or statutory
with respect to, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, sufficiency, or
usefulness of the information contained herein. No warranties of merchantability or fitness for
purpose shall apply.
PowerMotion is a trademark of GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc.
When using a machine equipped with the F ANUC Super CAP T and F ANUC Super CAP II T, be sure to observe
the following safety precautions.
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DEFINITION OF WARNING, CAUTION, AND NOTE
This manual includes safety precautions for protecting the user and preventing damage to the
machine. Precautions are classified into W arning and Caution according to their bearing on safety.
Also, supplementary information is described as a Note. Read the Warning, Caution, and Note
thoroughly before attempting to use the machine.
WARNING
Applied when there is a danger of the user being injured or when there is a damage of both the user
being injured and the equipment being damaged if the approved procedure is not observed.
CAUTION
Applied when there is a danger of the equipment being damaged, if the approved procedure is not
observed.
NOTE
The Note is used to indicate supplementary information other than Warning and Caution.
Read this manual carefully, and store it in a safe place.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING
1.
Before starting to use the conversational functions (such as creation/run of machining programs,
measurement of tool compensation, and specification of a chuck barrier), close the doors of the
machine, and take any other necessary safety measures.
Failure to take a necessary safety measure may bring about the death of, or a serious injury to,
the user.
2.
Before going to the next step of handling or operation, check the display on the screen carefully
to assure that the intended data has been entered correctly.
If the machine is used with incorrect data, the tool may bump against the machine and/or
workpiece, possibly causing damage to the tool and/or machine, and even injuries.
3.
When you are using a tool compensation function, before starting the machine, check the
direction and amount of compensation so that the tool will not bump against the workpiece or
machine.
If the tool bumps against the machine and/or workpiece, the tool and/or machine may be
damaged, and even injuries may occur.
4.
After you create a machining program using a conversational function, do not run the machine
on that program immediately . Instead, carry out machining simulation to make sure that the tool
path and machining operation are correct and that the tool will not bump against the workpiece
or machine (including the chuck and tailstock).
If the tool bumps against the machine and/or workpiece, the tool and/or machine may be
damaged, and even injuries may occur.
5.
After you convert a machining program created using a conversational function to NC program
format, do not run the machine on that program immediately . Instead, confirm every step of the
resultant NC program, and make sure that the tool path and machining operation are correct and
that the tool will not bump against the workpiece or machine (including the chuck and tailstock).
Before starting production machining, run the machine with no workpiece attached to the
machine to make sure that the tool will not bump against a workpiece (when attached) or the
machine (including the chuck and tailstock).
If the tool bumps against the machine and/or workpiece, the tool and/or machine may be
damaged, and even injuries may occur.
6.
Before starting to create a machining program using a conversational function, make sure that
all necessary data among the tool data, cutting condition data, surface roughness data, pre–tool
list, and chuck and tailstock data, and all parameters necessary for the conversational function
are set correctly.
If the necessary data is not set correctly , any required cutting conditions will not be set correctly ,
possibly causing damage to the tool, and even injuries.
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W ARNING
7.
When you run the machine using a machining program created using a conversational function
or a machining program generated by converting another machining program to NC program
format, be sure to use the correct tool geometry compensation data measured on the relevant
measurement guidance screen provided by the conversational function.
If the machine is used with incorrect data, the tool may bump against the machine and/or
workpiece, possibly causing damage to the tool and/or machine, and even injuries.
The method to measure the tool compensation amount may be provided by the machine tool
builder. If this is the case, before starting measurement, read carefully and understand
sufficiently the applicable user’s guide from the machine tool builder.
8.
Before using a chuck barrier or chuck/tailstock barrier, perform a manual operation (such as jog
feed or manual pulse generator feed) to make sure that the barrier area data is set correctly , that
the barrier function occurs at the correct position, and that the tool will not bump against the
chuck or tailstock.
If the tool bumps against the chuck and/or tailstock, the tool and/or machine may be damaged,
and even injuries may occur.
9.
When pressing the power ON button, do not touch any key on the keyboard before a display
appears on the screen. Some keys on the keyboard are allocated to maintenance or other special
operations. Pressing any of these keys may cause the machine to behave unexpectedly.
This manual describes the functions related to the one–/two–path lathe
Super CAP T and Super CAP II T of the FANUC Series 16/18–TB and
FANUC Series 16/18–TC Series 16i/18i–TA. (The Super CAP II T is
usable only with the FANUC Series 16/18–TC, Series 16i/18i–TA.)
The one–/two–path Super CAP T and Super CAP II T differ from each
other only in conversational programming screens and machining
simulation. All other aspects such as screen displays, key operations, and
machining operations are identical. Therefore, this manual mainly
describes the former Super CAP, and explains the conversational
automatic programming function of the latter Super CAP as required.
For other functions, refer to the operator’s manual for the F ANUC Series
16/18–TB or FANUC Series 16/18–TC Series 16i/18i–TA.
The specifications and usage of the conversational automatic
programming function may vary according to the specifications of the
operator’s panel of a machine tool. Be sure to read the manual provided
by the machine tool builder.
The functions of the CNC machine tool system are determined not only
by the CNC, but by the combination of the machine tool, the power
magnetic circuit in the machine tool, the servo system, the CNC, and the
operator’s panel.
It is impossible to cover all possible combinations of all functions,
programming methods, and operations in a single manual.
This manual explains only the conversational automatic programming
function provided for the CNC. For individual CNC machine tools, refer
to applicable manuals from the machine tool builders.
The manuals from machine tool builders take precedence over this
manual.
This manual explains as many detailed functions as possible. However,
it is not possible to describe all of the items which cannot be done or which
the operator must not do. Therefore, please assume that functions other
than those described in this manual cannot be performed.
Detailed information and special conditions are explained in notes. The
readers may encounter new technical terms in the notes not previously
defined or described. In this case, read this manual through first, then
review the details.
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1. OVERVIEW
GENERAL
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The models covered by this manual, and their abbreviations, are:
MODELABBREVIATION
FANUC Series 16–TB16–TB
FANUC Series 18–TB18–TB
FANUC Series 16–TC16–TC
FANUC Series 18–TC18–TC
FANUC Series 16i–TA16i–TA
FANUC Series 18i–TA18i–TA
About the Super CAP II T
The Super CAP II T is added with the following functions, as compared
with the Super CAP T.
1 Background color of the display screen, and stereoscopic frames of the
window/soft keys
2 Stereoscopic display of a soft key when it is in a depressed state
3 Machining simulation based on a solid model
4 Tool trajectory drawing based on isometric projection in C–/Y–axis
machining simulation
5 Changes to screen display colors, and storage of additional four groups
of screen display colors
All other functions such as screen displays, key operations, and
machining functions are the same as conventional ones.
Moreover, machining programs, tool data, and conversational function
parameters created on the Super CAP T can be used also on the Super CAP
II T.
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SYMBOLS USED
The following explains how keys and buttons are indicated in this manual.
(1) Function buttons are indicated in bold type:
(2) Numeric keys to be entered from the key board are underlined:
(3) The input key is indicated in bold type in the same way as the
GENERAL
Example)PRGRM, OFSET
Example)12.345
function buttons. Generally, the input key follows numeric key
input.
Example)12.345
INPUT
2. SYMBOLS USED
(4) The edit keys are also indicated in bold type:
Example)ALTER key:ALTER
INSRT key:INSRT
DELET key:DELET
(5) Soft keys are enclosed in brackets [ ]:
Example)[NEW], [NEW-PR]
(6) The cursor keys are indicated by the following symbols:
↑, ↓, ←, and →.
(7) The page keys are indicated by the following symbols:
and
.
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3. FLOWCHART FROM CREATING
A PROGRAM TO EXECUTING IT
FLOWCHART FROM CREATING A PROGRAM TO
EXECUTING IT
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GENERAL
This chapter shows a flow indicating how a machining program is created
and executed using the conversational automatic programming function.
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3.1
CREATING A
MACHINING
PROGRAM
Press the PRGRM function
button.
NC-format programming input
menu
GENERAL
3. FLOWCHART FROM CREATING
A PROGRAM TO EXECUTING IT
Select the conversational mode.
Main menu
Program input menu
(initial settings)
Program input menu (process data)
Program input menu
(figure data)
[FIGURE END]
To select the conversational mode, press the conversational key on the
machine operator’s panel or press the [CAP-I] soft key after entering the
EDIT mode.
Press the [1] soft key to create a new machining program on the main menu.
Enter necessary data, such as the number and name of a machining program, the material of tools used in common in machining programs, and
blank figures.
Moving the cursor forward automatically creates processes.
Select entries for necessary items, such as the type of machining and the
area to be machined. The tools and cutting conditions used for the machining are then automatically determined.
Following the operation guidance on the screen, specify a contour figure.
Press the [PLOT] soft key, if necessary, to display and check the contour
figures previously entered for other processes.
After specifying all necessary figures, press the [FIGURE END] soft key.
After specifying all necessary processes, press the [PRGRM END] soft key.
[PRGRM END]
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3. FLOWCHART FROM CREATING
A PROGRAM TO EXECUTING IT
3.2
CHECKING A
MACHINING
PROGRAM
Press the PRGRM function button.
NC-format programming input
menu
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Select the conversational mode.
Main menu
Registered-program directory
screen
Program screen
Page key
To select the conversational mode, either press the conversational key on
the machine operator’s panel or enter the EDIT mode and press the [CAP-I]
soft key.
Press the [2] soft key for creating a new machining program on the main
menu.
Move the cursor to the program to be edited. Press the [EDIT] soft key.
If the program does not fit on one page, press the page key to scroll the
screen.
Pressing the leftmost soft key [ ] returns to the main menu.
[ ]
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3.3
SELECTING A
MACHINING
PROGRAM TO BE
EXECUTED
Press the PRGRM function button.
NC-format programming input menu
GENERAL
3. FLOWCHART FROM CREATING
A PROGRAM TO EXECUTING IT
Select the conversational mode.
Main menu
Registered-program directory
screen
Setting screen before execution
To select the conversational mode, press the conversational key on the
machine operator’s panel or enter the EDIT mode and press the [CAP-I] soft
key.
Select the automatic operation mode on the machine operator’s mode.
Press the [4] soft key to operate a conversational machining program direct-
ly after entering the MEM mode on the main menu.
[PRE-EX]: Press this key to specify a chuck barrier, workpiece shift, and
position where the tool is changed (tool change position).
[EXEC]:Press this key to select a machining program to be executed
only when the power is turned on or when a new program is
selected.
On the setting screen before execution, specify the chuck barrier, workpiece
shift, and tool change position. This operation is required only once for each
machining program.
Program screen
Program execution screen
End of execution
When another machining program is selected
Check that the selected machining program is correct, then start automatic
operation.
While the machining program created conversationally is being executed,
the program execution screen is displayed.
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4. SELECTING THE MENU AND
INPUTTING DA TA
SELECTING THE MENU AND INPUTTING DATA
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GENERAL
Whenever you are uncertain of the operation to be performed next, check
relevant part of this manual. Alternatively, press the [GUIDE] soft key
to display the operation guidance screen for the current operation.
When the screen selected on the conversational main menu is displayed
and you are at a loss what to do next, press the leftmost soft key [
main menu then appears on the screen and you can start from the
beginning.
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4. SELECTING THE MENU
AND INPUTTING DATA
4.1
SOFT KEYS
Example
Example
Soft keys displayed on the conversational screens have different colors
depending on their functions as follows:
(1) Green soft keys
Used mainly for displaying other screens.
[MCHN–C]: Displaying the cutting condition data screen
[TOOL–D]: Displaying the registered tool directory screen
[DETAIL DATA] : Displaying process data not shown on the
machining program screen
[GUIDE]: Displaying operation guidance
(2) Yellow soft keys
Used for selecting the menus.
[1 BAR]: Selecting the type of machining
[1 O–END]: Selecting the area to be machined
[↑↓]: Selecting a figure pattern
(3) Purple soft keys
Used for editing.
Example
[DELETE]: Deleting a process or figure
[INSERT]: Inserting a process or figure
[COPY]: Copying a program or process
When the [+] soft key appears at the right end of the screen, there are soft
keys other than those displayed on the current screen. Press the [+] soft
key to display the other soft keys, if necessary.
The leftmost soft key [<], which is called the super return key , is used to
return from a conversational screen to the main menu.
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4. SELECTING THE MENU AND
INPUTTING DA TA
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4.2
CALCULATION
FUNCTIONS SIMILAR
TO THOSE OF A
HAND–HELD
CALCULATOR
4.2.1
Operation for
Calculation
· Addition100. +200.INPUT
· Subtraction200. –100.INPUT
· Multiplication 100.
· Division200. /10.INPUT
20.INPUT
*
Data can be entered for items on the conversational programming menus
(except for the detailed data screen) while calculation is performed on the
same menu.
The four arithmetic functions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division, operate on two numbers. By substituting the result as one term
at the next calculation, calculation can be iterated indefinitely.
Data to be entered for an item must conform to the type of data in the item.
If data contains a component less than the minimum input limit, the
component is ignored.
The following shows key operations for each function.
The result reads at the location where input
keys are displayed.
Example of operation)
12
06
.
210.0–65.3
DELETEWINDOW
(INPUT key)↓
INSERT FIGUREPROCES
To enter the calculated result for the desired item, press the INPUT key
again after checking the result.
Pressing the CAN key deletes characters successively in the input field
from the last character entered.
Key input operation and input key display when the following expression
is calculated:
210. – 65.3 + 1.25
.
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53INPUT1
START POINT X
ON/OFF
EDIT
+2.5
MCHN–C TOOL–D DETAIL
DATA
INPUT INPUT
PLOTGUIDE
144.7
DELETEWINDOW
INSERT FIGUREPROCES
ON/OFF
START POINT X
MCHN–C TOOL–D DETAIL
EDIT
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PLOTGUIDE
DATA
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Second key operation for the calculation↓
4. SELECTING THE MENU
AND INPUTTING DATA
144.7+1.25
DELETEWINDOW
INSERT FIGUREPROCES
ON/OFF
(INPUT key)↓
145.95
DELETEWINDOW
INSERT FIGUREPROCES
ON/OFF
(INPUT key)↓
The result, 145.95, is entered for the item START POINT X. The cursor
automatically proceeds to the next data item.
START POINT X
MCHN–C TOOL–D DETAIL
EDIT
START POINT X
MCHN–C TOOL–D DETAIL
EDIT
PLOTGUIDE
DATA
PLOTGUIDE
DATA
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4. SELECTING THE MENU AND
INPUTTING DA TA
4.2.2
Keys for Calculation
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Example of a keyboard)
T
For the 10″ LCD
L
*
789
456
123
+
/
SHIFTINPUT
0 .
CAN
(1) Addition (+)
SHIFT
(2) Subtraction ()
(3) Multiplication ()
SHIFT
(4) Division (/)
/
→
→
L
+
T
*
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5. HIERARCHY OF THE
GENERAL
CONVERSA TIONAL SCREENS
HIERARCHY OF THE CONVERSATIONAL SCREENS
Main menu
Creating programs
PROGRAM
NO
Selecting processes Program screen
TYPE OF
MACHINING
=
Inputting figuresAnimated simulation
Editing programs
PROGRAM LIST
FOR EDITING
Editing processes
Machining simulation
PROGRAM LIST
FOR
SIMULATION
Setting
before execution
Chuck
barrier
Animated simulation
plus path drawing
Direct operation
PROGRAM LIST
FOR DIRECT
OPERATION
Setting
before execution
Chuck
barrier
T ooling data
Measuring tool offsetCutting condition data
Converting NC programs
PROGRAM LIST
FOR CONVERTING
NC PROGRAMS
Setting
before execution
Chuck
barrier
Animated simulation
plus path drawing
Tool/cutting condition data
TOOL DA TA
MENU
T ool list
Tool data file
T ool of fset
Editting NC programs
Path drawingPosition screen
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Pre-tool list
FINAL TOOL
PRE-TOOL
Chuck/tail stock data
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