OSP300M question

[jeff]

Is there an M code or a variable that I can use for a heavy tool and a large tool?

10lb (including holder), 4" facemill is what I have.

Max 18lbs but I would think I want it as a heavy tool so the atc goes slower.

Max dia is 3.54 with adjacent tools.

My other tools are small tools no larger than a 1/2" endmill, so I think I can just get away without doing anything.

I just want to make sure.

[Mr. M]

Setting the tool up in the tool page as a heavy and large tool will do it. Easiest way to do it is by "inserting" in to the magazine with adjacent empty pots. It will then set the adjacent pots as "Dummy".

[Machineguy]

Jeff What machine?

[jeff]

Jeff What machine?

Genos M560V

[jeff]

Setting the tool up in the tool page as a heavy and large tool will do it. Easiest way to do it is by "inserting" in to the magazine with adjacent empty pots. It will then set the adjacent pots as "Dummy".

That's what I was going to do. Is there an M code or Variable I can put in the program to do this also? Or is the tool page the only way?

I looked and didn't see an M code, but I figured I would ask anyway.

[Machineguy]

Some machines are different, but do set it up as a large tool.

[Machineguy]

On the tool page only.

[Mr. M]

Tool page only AFAIK. The "Large Tool" setting I would be surprised to see it able to be done by M-Code as it affects other tool pots. The heavy tool would be a handy M-Code though. I use it for a lot of delicate tools

[YoDoug®]

Tool page only AFAIK. The "Large Tool" setting I would be surprised to see it able to be done by M-Code as it affects other tool pots. The heavy tool would be a handy M-Code though. I use it for a lot of delicate tools

 

As Ben says, because large tool requires empty pots on either side so you cannot change tool/magazine attributes from the NC code. There are read only variables that specify the tool/magazine attributes, but I don't really see value in being able to check if a tool is set to large tool since it requires the pots next to it to be empty. I can see where being able to check for heavy tool attribute could be handy.

[jeff]

Thanks guys!

[Goldorak]

in the turret ( or tool box) page the large will appear with an L or a D  and the previous and next pots will be locked  ( they previously need to be N/A )

 

we got 5 generations of okuma mill and they are all slightly different about large tool 

[Matthew Hajicek - Singularity]

Easy as pie to do on a Haas!

 

[jeff]

Easy as pie to do on a Haas!

 

rofl, you better duck behind that couch!