Switching the operating mode with FUNCTION MODE
Application
The control offers a FUNCTION MODE operating mode for each of the technologies milling, milling-turning and grinding. Additionally, you can use FUNCTION MODE SET to activate settings defined by the machine manufacturer (e.g., switching the traverse range).
Related topics
- Mill-turning operations (#50 / #4-03-1)
- Grinding operations (#156 / #4-04-1)
- Editing kinematic models in the Settings application
Requirements
- Control adapted by the machine manufacturer
The machine manufacturer defines which internal functions the control performs with this function. The machine manufacturer must define selection possibilities for the FUNCTION MODE SET function.
- For FUNCTION MODE TURN, the Turning software option (#50 / #4-03-1)
- For FUNCTION MODE GRIND, the Grinding software option (#156 / #4-04-1)
Description of function
When the operating modes are switched, the control executes a macro that defines the machine-specific settings for the specific operating mode.
With the FUNCTION MODE MILL, FUNCTION MODE TURN and FUNCTION MODE GRIND NC functions you activate a machine kinematics setting that the machine manufacturer defined and stored in the macro.
If the machine manufacturer has enabled the selection of various kinematic models, then you can switch between them using the FUNCTION MODE function.
If turning mode is active, the control shows a corresponding symbol in the Positions workspace (#50 / #4-03-1).
If the cylindrical grinding mode is active, the control shows a corresponding symbol in the Positions (#156 / #4-04-1) workspace.
Input
NC programs contained in this User's Manual are suggestions for solutions. The NC programs or individual NC blocks must be adapted before being used on a machine.
Change the following contents as needed:
- Tools
- Cutting parameters
- Feed rates
- Clearance height or safe position
- Machine-specific positions (e.g., with M91)
- Paths of program calls
Some NC programs depend on the machine kinematics. Adapt these NC programs to your machine kinematics before the first test run.
In addition, test the NC programs using the simulation before the actual program run.
With a program test you determine whether the NC program can be used with the available software options, the active machine kinematics and the current machine configuration.
11 FUNCTION MODE TURN "AC_TURN" | ; Activate turning mode with the selected kinematic model |
NC programs contained in this User's Manual are suggestions for solutions. The NC programs or individual NC blocks must be adapted before being used on a machine.
Change the following contents as needed:
- Tools
- Cutting parameters
- Feed rates
- Clearance height or safe position
- Machine-specific positions (e.g., with M91)
- Paths of program calls
Some NC programs depend on the machine kinematics. Adapt these NC programs to your machine kinematics before the first test run.
In addition, test the NC programs using the simulation before the actual program run.
With a program test you determine whether the NC program can be used with the available software options, the active machine kinematics and the current machine configuration.
11 FUNCTION MODE SET "Range1" | ; Activate the machine manufacturer setting |
To navigate to this function:
Insert NC function All functions Special functions Machining mode (MODE)
The NC function includes the following syntax elements:
Syntax element | Meaning |
---|---|
FUNCTION MODE | Syntax initiator for the machining mode |
TURN, MILL, GRIND or SET | Select the machining mode or machine manufacturer setting |
Name or Parameter | Name of a kinematic model or machine-manufacturer setting Text or string parameter Selection by means of a selection window Optional syntax element |
Notes
- Clamp the workpiece in the spindle center
- Clamp workpiece securely
- Program low spindle speeds (increase as required)
- Limit the spindle speed (increase as required)
- Eliminate unbalance (calibrate)
- Clamp the workpiece in the spindle center
- Clamp workpiece securely
- Program low spindle speeds (increase as required)
- Limit the spindle speed (increase as required)
- Eliminate unbalance (calibrate)
- In the optional machine parameter CfgModeSelect (no. 132200), the machine manufacturer defines the settings for the FUNCTION MODE SET function. If the machine manufacturer does not define the machine parameter, then FUNCTION MODE SET is not available.
- If the functions Tilt working plane (#8 / #1-01-1) or TCPM (#9 / #4-01-1) are active, you cannot select a different machining mode.
- The preset must be in the center of the turning spindle in turning mode.