Custom vertical lathe tools

[tobee1]

Machine: Mazak Integrex w/Matrix control

 

Post/X7 issue: The vertical position (B90.) for custom lathe tools is not being read.

There is no issue with the non-custom lathe tools.

 

Post code from lathe tool change (ltlchg$)/tool call section only:

 

ptoolcall

[

if synch_flg & vert, pbld, n$,"G0 B90. W-15.",e$

else,

if vert, pbld, n$,"G0 B90.",e$

if not(vert) & spindle_no$ = 0,pbld, n$,"G0 B0.",e$

if not(vert) & spindle_no$ = 1,pbld, n$,"G0 B180.",e$

]

 

Post code for tool call:

ptoolcall

 

if posttype$ <> 2,

[

if cuttype = 2, tdircode = 0.01

if abs(cuttype) = 3 | cuttype = 4, tdircode = 0.01

if cuttype = -2,tdircode= 0.01

if cuttype > 5, tdircode = 0.01 # use .0 for all 5-axis except when 5-axis with 4-axis output

if cuttype = 5 & not(mr3$), tdircode = 0.01

if cuttype = 5 & mr3$ & mill5$ = 1,

[

if fmtrnd(babs) = 90, tdircode = 0.01

else, tdircode = 0.02

]

if lturret$ = 0, tdircode = .7575

]

if posttype$ = 2 & vert, #vertical tools

[

if orient$ = 1, tdircode = 0.02 #unrotated mill spindle

if orient$ = 5, tdircode = 0.02

if orient$ = 2, tdircode = 0.05 #rotated mill spindle

if orient$ = 6, tdircode = 0.05

]

if posttype$ = 2 & not(vert) & spindle_no$ = 0, #horizontal tools on main

[

if orient$ = 4, tdircode = 0.01 #unrotated mill spindle

if orient$ = 8, tdircode = 0.01

if orient$ = 1, tdircode = 0.04 #rotated mill spindle

if orient$ = 5, tdircode = 0.04

]

if posttype$ = 2 & not(vert) & spindle_no$ = 1, #horizontal tools on sub

[

if orient$ = 5, tdircode = 0.03 #unrotated mill spindle

if orient$ = 8, tdircode = 0.03

if orient$ = 6, tdircode = 0.06 #rotated mill spindle

if orient$ = 7, tdircode = 0.06

]

if mi6$ > 0, tdircode = mi6$/10 # Override #entered as integer

if mi6$ > 9, tdircode = mi6$/100 # Override

if mr2$ & sav_tdircode = 0,

[

sav_tdircode = tdircode

tdircode = 0

]

toolno = int(t$)

#suffix = ((t$/100) - toolno) / 100

if tcode_sw = 0,

 

toolno = toolno + tdircode #4-Digit T-Code

result = newfs(21,toolno)

#if lturret$ = 0, result = newfs(24,toolno)

 

if toolchng, pbld, n$, *toolno,next_tool$,"M6",tloffno$, e$

else, pbld, n$, toolno, e$

 

The tool path code in the posted program for the custom tool is correct for a lathe tool at B90. However, the B on the main spindle outputs B0. and the sub spindle outputs B180. If I manually change the B to B90. in the program there is no issue. Non-custom lathe tools will output correctly.

 

Sample tool path code:

N1

(Custom Vert lathe tool)

G28 U0. Y0.

G28 W0.

M901

M202

T17.04 T17 M6 D17

G0 B0. – Should read B90.

G53.5

G18

G50 S2000 R1 (MAIN)

G96 S100 M03 R1 (MAIN)

**removed tool path code**

[tobee1]

PS

I have created the custom lathe tool by level and file with no avail.

[crazy^millman]

How are you setting the B angle in the operation? The tool is left in one position when drawn and then it's defined with the correct setup and B-Angle. What does your post builder say about this issue when you sent them the file to review your issue?

[tobee1]

The B angle is calculated per planer definition through a series of custom postblocks (pxyzcout).

This issue was not present with X5. (We updated directly from X5 to X7 / All post updating was performed correctly)

[tobee1]

Correction:

The B angle is calculated per planer definition through a series of custom postblocks (pxyzcout and 'bout).

[tobee1]

X7 backplots and verifies correctly for custom vertical lathe tool.

[crazy^millman]

Okay are you using MU1? There was a known bug with certain tools in X7 that caused all kind of havoc for lathe that was addressed in MU1. I suggest you make a .z2g and shoot it off to your dealer and let them take alook to help you sort it out. I never set my tools up the way you are describing so unless I have something to follow not going to be much help.