Fundamentals
Refer to your machine manual.
Pallet table management is a machine-dependent function. The standard functional range is described below.
Pallet tables (.p) are mainly used in machining centers with pallet changers. The pallet tables call the different pallets (PAL), fixtures (FIX) optionally, and the associated NC programs (PGM). The pallet tables activate all defined presets and datum tables.
Without a pallet changer, you can use pallet tables to successively run NC programs with different presets with just one press of NC Start. This type of usage is also called job list.
Tool-oriented machining is possible with pallet tables and with job lists. The control will reduce the number of tool changes, thereby reducing the machining time.
Pallet counter
You can define a pallet counter on the control. This allows you to define the number of parts produced variably (e.g., in case of pallet handling with automatic workpiece change).
To do this, define a nominal value in the TARGET column of the pallet table. The control repeats the NC programs of this pallet until the nominal value is reached.
By default, every processed NC program raises the actual value by 1. If, for example, an NC program produces several workpieces, define the value in the COUNT column of the pallet table.
The control displays the defined nominal value and the current actual value in the Job list workspace.