Switching the operating mode with FUNCTION MODE

Application

With FUNCTION MODE SET, you can activate settings defined by the machine manufacturer, such as changes of the traverse range.

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Requirement

  • 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.

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.

If the machine manufacturer has enabled the selection of various kinematic models, then you can switch between them using the FUNCTION MODE function.

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.

 
Tip

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

MILL 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

  • 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.