Before starting operation, maintenance, or programming, carefully read the
manuals supplied by Mori Seiki, the NC unit manufacturer, and equipment
manufacturers so that you fully understand the information they contain.
Keep the manuals carefully so that they will not be lost.
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Consequently, please bear in mind that there may be slight discrepancies
between the contents of the manual and the actual machine. Changes to
the instruction manual are made in revised editions which are
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• Should you discover any discrepancies between the contents of the
manual and the actual machine, or if any part of the manual is unclear,
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machine. Mori Seiki will not be liable for any damages occurring as a
direct or indirect consequence of using the machine without clarifying
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CONTENTS
SIGNAL WORD DEFINITION
FOR SAFE OPERATION
FOREWORD
BEFORE READING THIS PROGRAMMING
MANUAL
A :BEFORE PROGRAMMING
B :G FUNCTIONS
C :M FUNCTIONS
D :T, S, AND F FUNCTIONS
E :AUTOMATIC TOOL NOSE RADIUS
OFFSET
F :MANUAL TOOL NOSE RADIUS OFFSET
G :CUTTER RADIUS OFFSET
H :MULTIPLE REPETITIVE CYCLES
I :HOLE MACHINING CANNED CYCLE
J :TOOL LIFE MANAGEMENT B
FUNCTION (OPTION)
K :EXAMPLE PROGRAMS
APPENDIX
INDEX
SIGNAL WORD DEFINITION
A variety of symbols are used to indicate different types of warning information and advice.
Learn the meanings of these symbols and carefully read the explanation to ensure safe
operation while using this manual.
<Symbols related with warning>
The warning information is classified into three categories, DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION.
The following symbols are used to indicate the level of danger.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury damages to the machine.
The information described following the caution symbol must be strictly
observed.
<Other symbols>
COMMAND
The format identified by this symbol gives information for programming.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
will result in death or serious injury.
The information described in the DANGER frame must be strictly
observed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
could result in death or serious injury.
The information described in the WARNING frame must be strictly
observed.
which, if not avoided,
which, if not avoided,
Indicates the items that must be taken into consideration.
Indicates useful guidance relating to operations.
Indicates the page number or manual to be referred to.
The number in ( ) indicates the section number.
Indicates the procedure used for displaying the required screen.
Indicates the example of operations.
FOR SAFE OPERATION
This machine is intended for use by persons who have a basic knowledge of machine tools,
including cutting theory, tooling and fixtures. Mori Seiki cannot accept responsibility for accidents
that occur as a result of operation or maintenance of the machine by personnel who lack this basic
knowledge or sufficient training.
Workpiece materials and shapes vary widely among machine users. Mori Seiki cannot predict the
chucking pressure, spindle speed, feedrate, depth of cut, etc., that will be required in each case
and it is therefore the user's responsibility to determine the appropriate settings.
Each machine is shipped with a variety of built-in safety devices. However, careless handling of
the machine can cause serious accidents. To prevent the occurrence of such accidents, all
programmers and other personnel that deal with the machine must carefully read the manuals
supplied by Mori Seiki, the NC unit manufacturer, and equipment manufacturers, before
attempting to operate, maintain, or program the machine.
Because there are so many "things that cannot be done" and "things that must not be done" when
using the machine, it is impossible to cover all of them in the Instruction Manual. Assume that
something is impossible unless the manual specifically states that it can be done.
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The following manuals are supplied with your NC lathe:
I.Safety Guidelines prepared by Mori Seiki
II.Instruction Manual prepared by Mori Seiki
•MAINTENANCE MANUAL
•OPERATION MANUAL
•PROGRAMMING MANUAL
III. NC unit Operation and Maintenance Manuals prepared by the NC unit manufacturer
IV. Instruction Manuals prepared by equipment manufacturers
In addition to these manuals, ladder diagrams, parameter tables and electrical circuit diagrams are
also supplied with the machine to help with electrical maintenance. The ladder diagrams are
provided in the document box, parameter tables and electrical circuit diagrams are stored in the
document compartment inside the electrical cabinet. Please make use of these materials when
carrying out maintenance work.
Fundamental safety information is presented in the following pages.
All cautions on operation must be strictly observed when operating the machine, carrying out
maintenance work, or writing programs. Failure to observe fundamental safety information can
cause accidents in which the operator or other personnel working near the machine are seriously
injured, or the machine is damaged. All personnel that deal with the machine must carefully read
and thoroughly understand the information in the following pages before attempting programming
or operating the machine.
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The vocabulary and terms used for machine parts and operations in the warnings, cautions and
notes are defined or explained in the manual texts and illustrations.
If you are unsure of the meaning of any word or expression, please refer to the corresponding
textual explanation or illustration. If you still cannot understand or are unsure of the meaning,
contact Mori Seiki for clarification.
"Operator", as used in these cautions, means not only the operator who operates or supervises a
machine tool to perform machining, but also any person, including maintenance personnel who
maintain and inspect a machine tool or safety device or safety measures provided with it, and the
programmers who create programs used for machining, who are engaged in operations which
deal with a machine tool.
Therefore, all persons engaged in these operations must carefully read these cautions and related
materials, and thoroughly understand the contents before attempting to operate the machine.
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1CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE
The cautions that must constantly be born in mind when operating the machine are listed
below.
Listed below are important cautions that apply to all machine-related work (machine
operation, maintenance, inspection, programming, etc.).
DANGER
1.Never touch a switch, button, or key with wet hands.
If it is not properly grounded or is leaking current, you could receive
an electric shock.
2.Before starting machine operation, check that there is nobody inside
the protective cover or close to rotating or moving parts of the
machine. Never touch or stand near the rotating or moving parts of
the machine while it is operating; you could be seriously injured by
being entangled in the rotating parts or crushed by the moving parts.
3.Never operate the machine with the protective cover removed or
while interlocks or other safety devices are ineffective, since the
machine could operate in an unexpected manner, causing accidents
involving serious injuries.
Contact Mori Seiki, the NC unit manufacturer or relevant equipment
manufacturers immediately if the protective cover or safety devices
are damaged.
4.Always lock out the power to the machine before carrying out work
inside the machine – such as setup work or cleaning the inside of the
machine – and before carrying out inspections, repairs, or
maintenance work. In addition, set the main switch to the OFF
position and lock it, and place "PERSONNEL INSIDE MACHINE" or
"UNDER MAINTENANCE" signs around the machine to stop anyone
from switching on the power or operating the machine while the
work is in progress. If work inside the machine or inspection or
maintenance work is carried out with the power switched on,
machine elements could be moved, and the personnel carrying out
the work could be seriously injured by being entangled in the
rotating parts or crushed by the moving parts of the machine.
5.Always switch off the power before carrying out inspection or
maintenance work in the electrical cabinet or on motors and
transformers. If work has to be done while the power is switched on,
it must be carried out by a qualified electrical engineer, taking the
proper precautions; there is a danger of electric shock.
6.Cover power supply cables that are run along the floor with rigid
insulated plates to prevent them from being damaged. Damage to
the insulation of the power supply cable could cause electric shocks.
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DANGER
WARNING
7.Even after the power is turned off, some devices will remain charged
and the temperature of motors, lights inside the machine, etc., will
remain high. Make sure that the charge has been discharged or the
temperature has fallen before carrying out maintenance work or
inspections on these devices. If you touch these devices/units
carelessly while they are still charged or while the temperature is still
high you could receive an electric shock or be burned.
8.Check that all cables are properly insulated before using the
machine. There is considerable danger of electric shock if damaged
cables are used.
1.Keep the floor area around the machine tidy and clean; do not leave
things lying on it, and clean up spilled water or oil immediately. If
you fail to do this, plant personnel may injure themselves by tripping
over or slipping on the floor.
2.Before operating the machine, check the area where you will have to
stand and walk to make sure you can operate the machine safely. If
you do not check your footing beforehand, you could loose your
balance while working and injure yourself by putting your hands in a
dangerous place while trying to find support, or by falling over.
3.Before using a switch, button, or key, check visually that it is the one
you intend to use, and then press or set it decisively. Pressing the
wrong switch, button, or key by mistake can cause accidents
involving serious injuries or damage to the machine.
4.Keep the doors closed during machine operation. Leaving the
machine running or operating it with doors open could cause
accidents involving serious injuries or damage to the machine; plant
personnel could be seriously injured by being entangled in the
rotating parts of the machine, crushed by its moving parts, struck by
broken tools, workpieces or jaws flying out of the machine, hit by
flying chips, or splashed with coolant.
5.The parameters are set on shipment in accordance with the machine
specifications; do not change them without first consulting Mori
Seiki. If the parameters are changed without consultation, the
machine may operate in an unexpected manner, causing accidents
involving serious injuries or damage to the machine.
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WARNING
6.The machine specifications are set before shipping so that the
machine can deliver its full performance. If the specifications and/or
settings have to be changed or the machine has to be modified to
meet new machining requirements or due to changes in the
operating conditions, consult Mori Seiki. Changing the settings
without consultation may lead to accidents involving serious
injuries, impaired machine performance, and considerable
shortening of the machine service life.
7.Before operating or programming the machine, or performing
maintenance work, carefully read the instruction manuals provided
by Mori Seiki, the NC unit manufacturer and the equipment
manufacturers so that you fully understand the information they
contain. Keep these instruction manuals safely so that you do not
lose them. If you do lose an instruction manual, contact Mori Seiki,
the NC unit manufacturer, or the relevant equipment manufacturer. If
you attempt to operate the machine without having carefully read the
instruction manuals first, you will perform dangerous and erroneous
operations which may cause accidents involving serious injuries or
damage to the machine.
8.Always observe the instructions in the caution labels stuck to the
machine. Carefully read the Safety Guidelines supplied with the
machine so that you fully understand them. If the writing on the
labels becomes illegible, or if the labels are damaged or peel off,
contact Mori Seiki. Also contact Mori Seiki if you cannot understand
any of the labels. If you operate the machine without observing the
instructions on the labels, or without understanding them properly,
you will perform dangerous and erroneous operations which may
cause accidents involving serious injuries or damage to the
machine.
9.Never operate, maintain, or program the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs. Your concentration will be impaired,
you may loose your balance and fall against dangerous parts of the
machine, and you may operate the machine incorrectly, causing
accidents involving serious injuries or damage to the machine.
10.Machine operators and authorized personnel working inside the
plant and in the vicinity of the machine must put their clothing and
hair in order so that there is no danger they will be entangled in the
machine. If you have uncontrolled long hair or loose clothing and it
gets caught in the machine, you will be seriously injured by being
entangled in the rotating parts of the machine or crushed by its
moving parts. Always wear safety shoes, eye protectors and a
helmet.
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WARNING
11.The machine is equipped with interlock functions such as the door
interlock, chuck interlock, tailstock spindle interlock (applies only to
machines equipped with a tailstock) and electrical cabinet door
interlock to ensure the operator's safety. All the interlock functions
must be ON when operating the machine. If you have to operate the
machine with the interlocks released, you must recognize that there
are many hazards involved and pay particular attention to safety
while operating the machine in this condition. After finishing the
necessary work, you must switch the interlocks back ON.
If the machine is operated with the interlocks released, it may
operate in an unexpected manner, causing accidents involving
serious injuries or damage to the machine.
12.The door interlock function serves only to protect the machine
operator from accidents that can be prevented by inhibiting manual
and automatic operation of the spindle, axis movement, and all other
operations in automatic operation when the door is opened and
while it is open; it will not afford protection against other hazards.
For example, each machine user will machine a variety of workpiece
types and use a variety of workpiece holding fixtures, cutting tools,
and cutting conditions; you are still responsible for ensuring safety
with regard to the hazards that can arise from these user-specific
conditions.
13.If the door interlock function is released, the machine is able to
operate with some limitations while the door is open, exposing you
to danger. In daily production operation, the door interlock function
must be set "valid" and the key operating the switch must be
removed from the switch and kept safely.
When shaping soft jaws, measuring the tool offset data, program
check, test cutting or carrying out other setup work, it may be
necessary to release the door interlock function. If you have to carry
out work while the interlock function is released, you must recognize
that there are many hazards involved and pay particular attention to
safety. While the door interlock function is released, the warning
lamp blinks in red and the warning buzzer beeps intermittently. You
must recognize that the door interlock function is in the released
state when the warning lamp is blinking in red and the warning
buzzer is beeping intermittently. After finishing the necessary work,
you must switch the interlock function back valid.
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WARNING
14.Before operating the machine, memorize the locations of the
emergency stop buttons so that you can press one immediately from
any location and at any time while operating the machine. The
emergency stop buttons are used to stop all operations in the event
of an emergency. If there is an obstacle in front of an emergency
stop button it will not be possible to press it immediately when an
emergency occurs and this could cause accidents involving serious
injuries or damage to the machine.
15.Always switch the tailstock spindle interlock function ON before
carrying out center-work operations. If this function is OFF, it will be
possible to start automatic operation when the tailstock spindle is
extended, even though it may not support the workpiece correctly. If
automatic operation is started in this condition, the workpiece will fly
out, causing serious injuries or damage to the machine. (Applies
only to machines equipped with a tailstock.)
16.Adjust the position of the tailstock body so that the workpiece is
securely held by the tailstock spindle center when the tailstock
spindle is extended.
After making this adjustment, clamp the tailstock body to the bed. If
the tailstock body is not clamped to the bed, or if the position of the
tailstock body is incorrectly adjusted, it will be possible to start
automatic operation when the tailstock spindle is extended, even if
the workpiece is not supported by the tailstock spindle center. If
machining is carried out while the workpiece is not supported by the
tailstock spindle center, the workpiece will fly out, causing serious
injuries or damage to the machine. (Applies only to machines
equipped with a tailstock.)
17.To prevent hazardous situations, the plant or equipment supervisor
must bar entry to the plant or the vicinity of the machine to anyone
with insufficient safety training. Allowing persons without sufficient
safety training unhindered into the plant and the vicinity of the
machine could cause accidents involving serious injuries.
18.Because of the inertia of the moving parts of the machine, they may
not be stopped immediately when the emergency stop button is
pressed. Always confirm that all operations have stopped before
going near these parts. If you approach the moving parts of the
machine without due care you may be entangled in them and
seriously injured.
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WARNING
19.Do not leave articles such as tools and rags inside the machine. If
the machine is operated with such articles inside it they may become
entangled with a tool and thrown out of the machine, and this could
cause accidents involving serious injuries or damage to the
machine.
20.When the machine is running, operating noise may possibly be
produced, depending on the cutting conditions and other factors.
When an operator works near the machine, either change cutting
conditions to limit generation of noises or the operator must wear
protective gear, meeting the level of generated noise, which will not
cause inconvenience for performing intended work. Working under
noises might impair operator's health, such as hearing.
21.This is not the explosion-proof specification machine. Dangers such
as the ejection of a large workpiece or harmful dust or an explosion
caused by the machining of metals such as magnesium are not
preventable even if the door is closed. Do not rely on door and
protective devices alone. Recognition of the dangers involved in
machining procedures is required at all times.
22.This machine is equipped with a read-ahead function for the running
program, and retains the read-ahead program commands stored in
the NC memory during a temporary stop of automatic operation in
order to eliminate latency time when restarting. Therefore, check the
program commands or present positions of the axes when stopping
the machine temporarily. In cases such as when discontinuing the
CAUTION
machining, press the (RESET) key to clear the program
RESET
commands stored in the NC if necessary. Changing the program
start position after a temporary stop in particular may cause
accidents after the machining is restarted since the program
commands stored in the NC are activated. Pay extra attention to the
difference in the specifications in relation to other manufacturers'
machines because the read-ahead program data may be cleared at
temporary stops on these machines.
1.User programs stored in the memory, parameters set before shipping, and the
offset data input by the user, can be destroyed or lost due to incorrect operation
or other causes. To protect data against destruction and loss, back it up using an
external I/O device (option), or other device.
If you fail to make backup files, Mori Seiki cannot accept responsibility for any
problem resulting from destroyed programs or lost parameter data and/or offset
data.
Keep the parameter table supplied with the machine in a safe place. Note that if
the data is destroyed it will take some time to set the parameters again.
2.Never touch chips or the cutting edges of tools with your bare hands since you
may be injured.
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CAUTION
3.Take care not to stumble over the footswitch since you may be injured.
4.If it becomes necessary to perform a memory clear operation, contact Mori Seiki
first. If a memory clear operation is performed without due care, the entire
memory contents may be deleted, making the machine inoperable.
5.The machine operator must have normal sensory perception. If a person who
has an abnormality affecting any sense operates the machine, he/she will not be
able to accurately confirm the machine status and surrounding conditions by eye/
ear/touch. Sensory confirmation is extremely important when operating the
machine and an inability to make such confirmations properly could cause
accidents involving serious injuries or damage to the machine.
6.Ensure that the workplace is adequately lit. If there is insufficient light, the
operator may trip over something or be unable to perform or check work
accurately, and this could cause accidents involving serious injuries or damage to
the machine.
7.Remove any obstacles around the machine.
Secure adequate space around the machine for working and adequate
passageway, considering both ease of operation and safety. If there are any
obstacles or if there is insufficient space or passageway, the operator may trip
and fall or be unable to work properly, and this could cause accidents involving
serious injuries or damage to the machine.
8.Stack products (workpieces) stably. If they are not stacked stably they may fall
and injure the machine operator. Unstable stacking may also damage the
products (workpieces), causing defects.
9.Keep the area around the machine clean; remove chips and foreign matter near
the machine. If left, chips and foreign matter may cause plant personnel to fall
and injure themselves.
10.Use a working bench strong and stable enough to support the weight of the
workpieces and tools. If an unstable working bench is used the workpieces and
tools could fall off and injure the machine operator.
If a machine alarm or NC alarm occurs, check its meaning by referring to the alarm list in
NOTE
the instruction manual or ladder diagram, and take the appropriate action. If this is
ineffective, consult Mori Seiki or the NC unit manufacturer and take action only when you
understand clearly what to do.
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2SAFETY PRACTICES DURING PROGRAMMING
The safety practices that the programmer must observe while programming are presented below.
Read them before attempting programming.
Workpiece shapes and materials vary widely among machine users and, since the workpiece
holding fixtures, cutting tools, cutting methods, and machining conditions will also vary
accordingly, Mori Seiki cannot predict what factors will apply in individual cases. It is the machine
user's responsibility to take these factors into account when creating a program. It is also the
machine user's responsibility to ensure safety with respect to the hazards that may arise due to
these user-dependent factors.
WARNING
1.Specify a spindle speed limit that is lower than the lowest of the
individual allowable speed limits for the chuck, fixture, and cylinder.
If you do not follow this instruction, the workpiece could fly out of
the machine, causing serious injuries or damage to the machine.
2.Clamp workpieces and cutting tools securely. Determine the depth
of cut and cutting feedrate for test cutting with safe operation as the
first priority; do not give priority to productivity when making these
determinations. If you fail to observe this warning, the tool or
workpiece could fly out of the machine, causing serious injuries or
damage to the machine.
3.Always select the most appropriate cutting tool and holder for the
material and shape of the workpiece to be machined and cutting
method, and check that the workpiece can be machined without any
problems.
If an inappropriate cutting tool or holder is selected, the workpiece
could fly out of the chuck during machining, causing serious injuries
or damage to the machine. Machining accuracy will also be
adversely affected.
4.Before starting spindle rotation, check that the workpiece is securely
clamped. Or, if performing center-work, check that the tailstock
spindle center securely supports the workpiece. (Applies only to
machines equipped with a tailstock.)
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If the workpiece is not securely clamped or supported, it will fly out
when the spindle is rotated, causing serious injuries or damage to
the machine.
5.Do not insert bar stock into the spindle while the spindle is rotating
or you will be entangled in the machine. The length of the bar stock
must be shorter than the spindle length unless a bar feeder is used.
If the bar stock protrudes from the spindle it will increase spindle
runout, and could bend, causing accidents involving serious injuries
or damage to the machine.
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WARNING
6.For the machine with the flat type operation panel, always place the
operation selection key-switch in the "operation enable" or
"operation disable" position after completing program entry. Be
aware that the program will be updated if program editing operations
are carried out with the operation selection key-switch at the
"operation and edit enable" position. If the program is executed after
being accidentally updated in this way the machine could operate
unexpectedly, causing serious injuries or damage to the machine.
7.For the machine with the discrete type operation panel, always place
the edit enable key-switch in the "edit disable" position after
completing program entry. Be aware that the program will be
updated if program editing operations are carried out with the edit
enable key-switch at the "edit enable" position. If the program is
executed after being accidentally updated in this way the machine
could operate unexpectedly, causing serious injuries or damage to
the machine.
8.For the machine with the touch panel, always return the WRITE
PROTECT switch (PROGRAM) back to ON after completing program
entry. Be aware that the program will be updated if program editing
operations are carried out with the WRITE PROTECT switch
(PROGRAM) set OFF. If the program is executed after being
accidentally updated in this way, the machine could operate
unexpectedly, causing serious injuries or damage to the machine.
9.Select the appropriate chucking pressure and tailstock spindle
thrust force (applies only to machines equipped with a tailstock) for
the workpiece shape and material, and the cutting conditions. If you
cannot determine the appropriate chucking pressure, contact the
chuck manufacturer or cylinder manufacturer. If you cannot
determine the appropriate spindle thrust force (applies only to
machines equipped with a tailstock), contact Mori Seiki. If the
chucking pressure or spindle thrust force (applies only to machines
equipped with a tailstock) is not set appropriately in accordance with
the shape and material of the workpiece being machined and the
cutting conditions, the workpiece could fly out during machining,
causing serious injuries or damage to the machine. Incorrect setting
could also distort the workpiece.
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WARNING
10.Give full consideration to the type of chuck and cylinder used when
setting the chucking pressure. Even if the same hydraulic pressure
is applied to the chuck, the chuck gripping force will vary according
to the manufacturer and type of chuck and cylinder.
For details on the chuck gripping force, consult the chuck and
cylinder manufacturers.
If the chuck gripping force is different from that intended, the
workpiece could fly out when the spindle is started, causing serious
injuries or damage to the machine.
11.Workpiece materials and shapes vary widely among machine users.
Mori Seiki cannot predict the workpiece clamping method, spindle
speed, feedrate, depth of cut, and width of cut, etc., that will be
required in each case and it is therefore the user's responsibility to
determine the appropriate settings.
Note also that the machining conditions determined in automatic
programming are the standard conditions, which are not necessarily
the most suitable for the user's purposes and may have to be
changed in accordance with the workpiece, chuck, etc. The
conditions determined in automatic programming are for reference
only and the final responsibility for determining the conditions rests
with the user. (Conversational NC specification)
If you have difficulty determining these conditions, consult the
chuck and cylinder manufacturers and tool manufacturer. Machining
under inappropriate machining conditions can cause the workpiece
to fly out of the chuck during machining, causing serious injuries or
damage to the machine. It will also adversely affect machining
accuracy.
12.While the machine is temporarily stopped during machining –for
example when checking a program, performing test cutting, or
cleaning chips out of the machine – do not feed the axes or index the
turret head in manual operation. Or, if it is absolutely necessary to
do so, be sure to return the axes and turret to their original positions
before restarting the program. If machining is restarted without
returning them to their original positions, the turret will move in
unexpected directions, causing collisions between the cutting tools,
holders, or turret head and the workpiece, chuck, or tailstock (if
featured), which could cause serious operator injuries or damage the
machine. The workpiece could also be machined with the wrong
tool, and the cutting tool could be damaged.
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WARNING
13.If the program is input to the NC memory not by the programmer but
by a machine operator, the operator may misread the numerical
values and input incorrect values. This could cause accidents
involving serious injuries or damage to the machine: the workpiece
could fly out of the chuck during machining, and the cutting tool,
holder, or turret head, could interfere with the workpiece, chuck,
fixture, or tailstock (if featured). It could also cause the workpiece
being machined with the wrong tool, or cause damage to the cutting
tool.
14.If you forget to enter a decimal point in a program entry that requires
one and start the machine without noticing the error, the turret may
move to an unexpected position, causing, causing accidents
involving serious injuries or damage to the machine. Check that you
have entered decimal points where necessary.
15.Do not change the spindle gear range while a cutting load is applied.
The workpiece could fly out of the chuck, causing serious injuries or
damage to the machine and the cutting tool. In addition, excessive
loads will be applied to the machine motors and machine elements,
shortening their service lives. (Applies only to machines equipped
with a transmission.)
16.Before starting the spindle, carefully check the workpiece gripping
conditions and the machining conditions, including the chucking
pressure, spindle speed, cutting feedrate, and depth of cut. If you
start the spindle without adequate checking, the workpiece could fly
out of the chuck, causing serious injuries or damage to the machine.
17.The chuck gripping force may be reduced due to a malfunction of the
chuck or cylinder or a centrifugal force during high-speed spindle
rotation. If machining is performed without securing a sufficient
gripping force, the workpiece may fly out, causing serious injuries or
damage to the machine.
If the chuck gripping force is reduced due to deterioration over time
or damage from an accident or inadequate maintenance, contact
Mori Seiki Service Department.
To prevent the chuck gripping force from lowering, clean and grease
the chuck at regular intervals.
If the gripping force is reduced due to the centrifugal force applied to
the jaws during high-speed spindle rotation, readjust the cutting
conditions such as chucking pressure, cutting feedrate or cutting
amount. Refer to the manuals prepared by the chuck manufacturer
and the cylinder manufacturer.
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CAUTION
1.Contact Mori Seiki when cutting cast iron, ceramics, or other materials which
generate powder-type chips in dry cutting. If chips are not dealt with in an
appropriate manner for the workpiece material, they can cause machine faults.
2.Before starting mass production, always check the program and perform test
cutting in the single block mode. If you fail to do this the workpiece could collide
with the cutting tool during machining, causing damage to the machine.
Machining defects could also be caused.
3.When shifting the coordinate system in order to check a center-work program, set
the shift direction and shift amount carefully to avoid interference between the
turret and tailstock, which could cause damage to the machine. (Applies only to
machines equipped with a tailstock.)
4.You will probably use a variety of workpiece shapes and materials, and the
chucking method will differ according to the workpiece type. Therefore, when
checking a program with the workpiece clamped in the chuck, check for
interference carefully, taking the workpiece shape and material, and the chuck
gripping force, into account. Depending on these factors, the cutting tool, holder,
or turret head might interfere with the workpiece, chuck, fixture, or tailstock (if
featured), causing damage to the machine.
5.When the emergency stop button or reset key has been pressed to stop the
machine during a threading operation or a hole machining operation, especially a
tapping operation, carefully feed the axes after checking the workpiece and
cutting tool carefully for damage. If you feed the axes without due care, the
workpiece and cutting tool may collide or interfere with each other, and this could
cause damage to the machine.
6.Do not discharge coolant while the spindle is not rotating.
In addition, take measures to ensure that coolant does not enter the spindle
bearings when it is discharged while the spindle is rotating. If coolant enters the
spindle bearings, the spindle will be damaged.
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7.Support the workpiece securely before stepping on the chuck clamp/unclamp
footswitch to remove it. If you step on the footswitch without taking this
precaution the workpiece will fall and this could cause damage to the machine.
8.If abnormal vibration or chattering is generated during machining due to improper
combination among jig, cutting tool, workpiece material, etc., change the
machining conditions to proper values. If machining is continued forcibly under
the machining conditions with improper values, it will bring critical problems for
the machine and accuracy such that the bearings is damaged quickly and cutting
tool is worn excessively will take place.
9.If data is set for "COMMON" ("EXT" for MSC-
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) on the WORK OFFSET screen
by specifying G10 or system variable commands, the workpiece zero point is
shifted in the same direction in all of the work coordinate systems, G54 - G59.
Careless data setting for COMMON of the WORK OFFSET screen causes the
tool or the turret to interfere with the chuck resulting in damage to the machine.
3TO ENSURE HIGH ACCURACY
The accuracy of the finished product cannot be maintained unless the following points are
observed when operating the machine. Failure to observe these points can also cause serious
injuries and damage to the machine. Study these points carefully before operating the machine.
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WARNING
1.Provide a chucking allowance that is large enough to ensure that the
workpiece will not come out of the chuck due to cutting forces or the
centrifugal force generated by spindle rotation. Depending on the
shape of the workpiece, it may need to be supported by the tailstock
(applies only to machines equipped with a tailstock). If the
workpiece flies out of the chuck during machining it could cause
serious injuries or damage to the machine.
2.Workpiece materials and shapes vary widely among machine users,
and Mori Seiki cannot predict the requirements for individual cases.
Give full consideration to the workpiece material and shape in order
to set the appropriate machining conditions. If inappropriate
settings are used, the workpiece and cutting tool could fly out during
machining, causing serious injuries or damage to the machine.
Inappropriate settings will also adversely affect machining accuracy.
3.When forged or cast workpieces are used, the cutting allowance with
respect to the finished dimensions varies greatly. Either write a
program which takes the variation into consideration or perform premachining so that a uniform cutting allowance is left on the
workpiece. If this caution is not observed, the workpiece could fly
out during machining, causing serious injuries or damage to the
machine. In addition, an excessive load could be applied to the
cutting tool, breaking it.
CAUTION
1.When machining bar stock on a machine equipped with a bar feeder or spindle
through-hole, use straight workpieces only. When machining bar stock with a
diameter smaller than that of the spindle (or draw bar), always use guide bushes
in order to prevent vibration. If you use a bent workpiece or fail to use guide
bushes, the machine will vibrate and the workpiece will shake; this could cause
damage to the machine. It will also seriously affect machining accuracy.
2.When setting the tooling, refer to the turret interference diagram and axis travel
diagram in the maintenance manual (DRAWINGS or PARTS LIST l published
separately) so as to avoid interference. In the case of machines with two
spindles, also make sure there will be no interference during workpiece transfer.
Careless tooling will lead to interference between the tools and the workpiece,
chuck, chuck jaws, covers, tailstock (if featured) or headstock 2 (if featured),
which could cause damage to the machine.
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NOTE
1.When chucking or supporting a workpiece, take the rigidity of the workpiece into
account when determining the chucking or supporting method and chucking
pressure or tailstock thrust force (if a tailstock is featured), so as not to distort the
workpiece. If the workpiece is distorted the machining accuracy will be adversely
affected.
2.If any chips become entangled with the workpiece or cutting tool, machining
accuracy will be adversely affected. Select a cutting tool and machining conditions
which do not cause entangling of chips.
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4CAUTIONS RELATING TO SPINDLE SPEED
The cautions that relate to spindle speed are given below. Observe these cautions during
programming.
WARNING
1.The spindle speed limit set using G50 must be no higher than the
lowest of the individual allowable speed limits for the chuck, fixture,
and cylinder. If you set a higher speed the workpiece will fly out of
the machine, causing serious injuries or damage to the machine.
2.In the G96 (constant surface speed control) mode, the spindle speed
increases as the cutting tool approaches the center of the spindle.
Near the center of the spindle, the spindle speed will reach the
allowable maximum speed of the machine. At this speed, the chuck
gripping force, cutting force, and centrifugal force cannot be
balanced to hold the workpiece securely in the chuck. As a result,
the workpiece will fly out of the machine, causing serious injuries or
damage to the machine.
The spindle speed limit must always be specified in a part program
by using the G50 command in a block preceding the G96 block, in
order to clamp the spindle speed at the specified speed.
3.When a G97 speed command is used in a program, specification of
the maximum speed with a G50 command will be ignored. Therefore,
when specifying the spindle speed with a G97 command, specify a
speed no higher than the lowest speed among the allowable speed
limits for the chuck, fixture, and cylinder. If you set a higher speed
the workpiece will fly out of the machine, causing serious injuries or
damage to the machine. (FANUC)
4.The setting of the spindle speed override switch (if there is one) is
valid even when a spindle speed limit is set using G50.
If the switch is set to 110% or 120%, for example, the programmed
spindle speed will be overridden in accordance with this setting. If
this causes the actual spindle speed to exceed the allowable speed
of the chuck, fixture, or cylinder, the workpiece will fly out of the
chuck during machining, causing serious injuries or damage to the
machine.
Therefore, the spindle speed override switch must be set at 100% or
lower.
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When the spindle speed control mode is switched from the G96 mode to the G97 mode, if
NOTE
no spindle speed is specified in the G97 block, the spindle speed obtained in the block
immediately preceding the G97 block is used as the spindle speed for the G97 mode
operation.
Therefore, if no spindle speed is specified in the G97 block, the spindle speed for the G97
mode will depend on the position of the cutting tool in the block preceding the G97 block,
and this could adversely affect machining accuracy and shorten the life of the tool.
When switching the spindle speed control mode to the G97 mode, always specify a
spindle speed.
5CAUTIONS RELATING TO THE RAPID TRAVERSE RATE
The cautions that relate to the rapid traverse rate are given below. Observe these cautions during
programming.
WARNING
CAUTION
When setting the G00 mode approach to the workpiece, determine the
approach paths carefully, taking the workpiece shape and cutting
allowance into consideration. The approach point in the Z-axis direction
should be more than "chucking allowance + 10 mm" away from the
workpiece end face.
When the spindle is rotating, centrifugal force acts on the chuck jaws,
reducing the chuck gripping force. This can cause the workpiece to come
out of the chuck.
Unless the approach point is at least "chucking allowance + 10 mm" away
from the workpiece end face, the cutting tool could strike the workpiece
while moving at the rapid traverse rate if the workpiece does come out of
the chuck, or if there is a large amount of material to be removed. This
could cause accidents involving serious injuries or damage to the
machine.
If X- and Z-axis movements are specified in the same block in the G00 mode, the tool
path is not always a straight line from the present position to the programmed end
point. Make sure that there are no obstacles in the tool path, remembering that X- and
Z-axis movement is at the rapid traverse rate. If the workpiece, fixture or tailstock (if
featured) lies in the tool path, it could interfere with the tool, tool holder, or turret head.
Depending on the workpiece holding method, there could also be interference with the
chuck and chuck jaws. This interference will cause damage to the machine.
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6CAUTIONS RELATING TO CENTER-WORK
The cautions that apply when carrying out center-work or both-center-work are given below.
Observe these cautions during programming. (Applies only to machines equipped with a
tailstock.)
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WARNING
CAUTION
In machining programs for both-center-work, specify the M11 command to
unclamp the chuck before the M30 command to reset and rewind the
program. If the M11 command is not executed and the (START) switch
is pressed by mistake, automatic operation will start and the operator may
be injured.
However, if the M11 command is executed when the center at the spindle
side is held by the chuck during programming, the center will fall or shift,
which in turn will cause the workpiece to fall, causing damage to the
machine. If the center at the spindle side is held by the chuck, do not
execute the M11 command. (Applies only to machines equipped with a
tailstock.)
In a center-work program, if you program approach movement by specifying the X-axis
and Z-axis commands in the same block in the G00 mode, the cutting tool could strike
the tailstock.
For center-work, move the Z-axis first and then the X-axis to position the cutting tool at
the approach point.
In the cutting tool retraction operation, retract the cutting tool in the X-axis direction first
to a point where continuing cutting tool movement does not result in interference with
the tailstock. After that, move the Z-axis to the required retraction position. (Applies
only to machines equipped with a tailstock.)
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7CAUTIONS RELATING TO COORDINATE SYSTEM SETTING
The cautions that apply when setting the coordinate system are given below.
Observe these cautions during programming.
WARNING
CAUTION
When the coordinate system is set using G50, the start and end points of
the part program must be the same point.
At the end of a part program, the tool wear offset data of the cutting tool
used to set the coordinate system must be canceled.
If you do not cancel the tool wear offset data, the X and Y coordinate
values will be shifted by the tool wear offset data each time the program is
executed. This will shift the start (end) point of the program, which could
cause interference between the cutting tool, holder or turret head and the
workpiece, chuck, fixture, or tailstock (if featured), causing accidents
involving serious injuries or damage to the machine.
1.When setting the coordinate system using the machine coordinate system setting
function, any mistake in specifying the X and Z values in the G50 block will cause
interference between the cutting tool, tool holder, or turret head, and the
workpiece, chuck, fixture, or tailstock (if featured), damage to the machine, or will
cause the cutting tool failing to reach the cutting position.
2.When the coordinate system is set using G50, do not input the tool geometry
offset data. If you input this data, the workpiece zero point will be shifted by the
amount of the tool geometry offset data, which could cause interference between
the cutting tool, holder or turret head and the workpiece, chuck, fixture, or
tailstock (if featured), causing damage to the machine.
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8CAUTIONS RELATING TO G CODES
The cautions that relate to G codes (also called "preparatory codes") are given below.
Observe these cautions during programming.
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CAUTION
NOTE
1.Never specify "G28 X0 Z0;" to return the axes to the machine zero point, since
the axes will first be positioned at the workpiece zero point (X0, Z0) and then
moved to the machine zero point, and this may cause the cutting tool to strike the
workpiece.
Instead, specify "G28 U0 W0;" to return the axes directly from the present
position to the machine zero point.
2.In the G98 mode, the turret moves at the feedrate specified by the F code even
when the spindle is not rotating. Make sure that the cutting tool will not strike the
workpiece, etc., since this could cause damage to the machine.
3.When using the stored stroke check function, always execute a machine zero
return operation after switching the power ON, otherwise the function will not be
valid. If the machine is operated in this condition it will not stop even if the cutting
tool enters the prohibited area, and this could cause damage to the machine.
(stored stroke check specification)
1.When specifying G codes in a block, they must be placed before the addresses
(other than G and M) which are executed under the mode they establish. If a G code
is specified after addresses for which it establishes the mode of processing, the
mode established by it is not valid to these addresses.
2.When executing a dwell using the G04 command, if the cutting tool is kept in contact
with the workpiece at a position such as the bottom of a groove for a long time it will
shorten the life of the tool nose as well as adversely affecting machining accuracy.
The dwell period should be the time it takes for the spindle to rotate approximately
one turn.
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9CAUTIONS RELATING TO M CODES
The cautions that relate to M codes (also called "miscellaneous codes") are given below. Observe
these cautions during programming.
CAUTION
1.Do not stop the spindle or rotary tool (milling specification) by specifying the M05
command while the cutting tool is in contact with the workpiece. If the spindle or
rotary tool (milling specification) is stopped while the cutting tool is in contact with
the workpiece, the cutting tool could be damaged.
2.Rotate the spindle or rotary tool by executing either M03 or M04 (M13 or M14 for
the milling specification) command before the cutting tool comes into contact with
the workpiece. If the cutting tool is brought into contact with the workpiece while
it is not rotating, the cutting tool could be damaged.
3.Always specify an M05 command to stop spindle rotation before using a pull-out
finger or workpiece pusher, etc. If spindle rotation is not stopped the machine
could be damaged.
4.Specify the M10 or M11 command in a block without other commands, and
specify the G04 command in the next block to allow the chuck to complete the
clamp or unclamp operation correctly. Since the time required for the chuck to
carry out the clamp or unclamp operation varies depending on the chuck type
and chucking pressure, the dwell time should be a little longer than the actual
clamp/unclamp time.
If G04 is not specified in the block following the M10 or M11 block, the next block
will be executed while the chuck is still opening or closing, and this could cause
damage to the machine.
5.When the M73 command is specified, make sure that the turret head or
headstock 2 spindle (Applies only to machines equipped with two spindles) is
retracted to a position where it will not interfere with the parts catcher when it
swings out to the chuck side position. Interference could cause damage to the
machine.
6.When the automatic door is closed by specifying the M86 command, make sure
that your fingers, etc., do not get caught in the door and that there are no
obstacles that will prevent the door from closing. If your fingers are caught in the
door you could be injured.
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CAUTION
7.Specify the M25 command (to extend the tailstock spindle) or M26 command (to
retract the tailstock spindle) in a block without other commands, and specify the
G04 command in the next block to suspend program operation for a period long
enough to allow the tailstock spindle to extend and the center to hold the
workpiece correctly, or long enough to allow the tailstock spindle to retract into
the tailstock correctly.
If G04 is not specified in the block following the M25 or M26 block, the next block
will be executed before the workpiece is held by the center properly, or before the
tailstock spindle has retracted properly; the tool, holder, or turret head will then
interfere with the tailstock spindle or tailstock spindle center, causing damage to
the machine.
The period of time specified for suspension of program execution should be
longer than the time required to extend or retract the tailstock spindle. (Applies
only to machines equipped with a tailstock.)
8.Specify the M73 command (to swing the parts catcher out) or M74 command (to
swing the parts catcher in) in a block without other commands, and specify the
G04 command in the next block to suspend program operation for a period long
enough to allow the parts catcher to complete the swing in/out operation.
If G04 is not specified in the block following the M73 or M74 block, the next block
will be executed before the parts catcher has reached the swing in/out end
position; the tool, holder, or turret head will then interfere with the parts catcher,
causing damage to the machine.
The period of time specified for suspension of program execution should be
longer than the time required for the parts catcher to complete the swing IN or
swing OUT operation. (Applies only to machines equipped with a parts catcher.)
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FOREWORD
Machining workpieces in a CNC lathe requires programs.
This manual describes the items that are required to create programs.
An overview of each chapter is given below.
A: BEFORE PROGRAMMING
This chapter describes the basics for creating a program. It is written for beginners
who might be creating a program for the first time.
B: G FUNCTIONS
This chapter describes the G functions. The G codes are also called the preparatory
functions. The NC determines the machining method and axis control mode for each
block according to the specified G code.
C: M FUNCTIONS
This chapter describes the M functions. The M codes are also called the
miscellaneous functions. In addition to serving in auxiliary roles when used with G
codes, M codes are used to suspend program execution, discharge or stop coolant,
etc.
D: T, S, AND F FUNCTIONS
This chapter describes the T, S, and F functions. The T function rotates the turret to
index the required tool and calls the tool offset number. The S function specifies the
spindle speed, rotary tool spindle speed or cutting speed. The F function specifies the
feedrate of the cutting tool.
E: AUTOMATIC TOOL NOSE RADIUS OFFSET
This chapter describes how the automatic tool nose radius offset function works.
Because the cutting edge of the tool does not come to a sharp point, but is slightly
rounded, the position of the tool nose actually engaged in cutting differs slightly from
the point assumed for program writing. The error caused by this difference is
automatically offset by specifying the appropriate G codes (G41, G42).
F: MANUAL TOOL NOSE RADIUS OFFSET
This chapter describes how the value for tool nose offset is determined. Because the
tool edge does not come to a sharp point, but is slightly rounded, the position of the
tool nose actually engaged in cutting differs slightly from the point assumed for
program writing. By manually calculating the offset data and slightly shifting the tool
nose, the programmed tool point (imaginary tool nose) can be offset to coincide with
the cutting point.
G: CUTTER RADIUS OFFSET
This chapter describes the cutter radius offset function used by the Y-axis
specification machines of the SL, SL-S, and TL series. Cutter radius offset means the
shift of the tool path by the radius amount to the right or left from the programmed
path. This function is mainly used for pocket cutting or contouring with the end mill.
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H: MULTIPLE REPETITIVE CYCLES
This chapter describes the multiple canned cycles. Using a multiple canned cycle,
roughing processes that would otherwise require several blocks of commands can be
defined by a single block of commands, preceded by a G code that calls a multiple
canned cycle. This is followed by blocks that define the finished shape. The tool
paths from rough cutting cycles to finishing cycles are generated automatically.
I: HOLE MACHINING CANNED CYCLE
This chapter describes hole machining canned cycle function. It specifies hole
machining cycle using commands in one block including a G function, which usually
requires several blocks.
J: TOOL LIFE MANAGEMENT B FUNCTION (OPTION)
This chapter describes the tool life management B function. The tool life management
B function automatically selects an available tool in a registered tool group if the tool
called in the same group has been used to the preset life.
K: EXAMPLE PROGRAMS
This chapter describes the programming procedure using several examples.
APPENDIX
The appendix shows a program for center work with consideration given to safety.
Please read this Programming Manual carefully. The manual is written to help you
operate your CNC lathe more effectively.
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BEFORE READING THIS PROGRAMMING MANUAL
To machine a workpiece in a CNC lathe, a program must be created. This manual
describes the basic information to be understood before starting programming and several
example programs. When reading this manual, always remember the following points.
Also please note that the programs and portions of programs given in this manual are only
examples that help readers understand the explanation easier. Therefore, the programs in
this manual are not always applicable to actual production. Programming method and
numeric values in a program such as machining conditions must be determined meeting
actual machine operating environment including the workpiece material and shape.
1The programmer is requested to read this manual carefully and
observe the cautions it contains when creating programs, so as
to ensure the safety of the operator during operation. If the
cautions in this manual are ignored when creating a program,
the machine may operate in an unexpected manner when the
program is run, causing accidents involving serious injuries or
damage to the machine.
2Explanation for programs will include the discussion on
parameters. The parameters are set on shipment in accordance
with the machine specifications; do not change them without
first consulting Mori Seiki. If the parameters are changed
without consultation, the machine may operate in an
unexpected manner, causing accidents involving serious
injuries or damage to the machine.
1There are two methods for specifying the coordinate values; an absolute
command and an incremental command. In this manual, the absolute
command is usually being described. Unless otherwise stated, the
program can also be created using incremental commands. When a
specified method using incremental commands is different from one using
absolute commands, or if either an absolute or an incremental command
cannot be used, some cautionary notes will be described at that point.
Absolute commands and incremental commands are discussed in detail in
Chapter A.
For absolute commands and incremental commands, refer to
page A–20 (8.).
2The illustrations used in this manual may vary depending on the machine
model.
3The contents of this manual apply to machine tools which conform to JIS
standards.
For CNC lathes that have a reversed JIS specification for the
X-axis, refer to page A–33 (12.).
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