haas VF2 questios

[rgollar]

I just started using a Haas vf2 vmc. My question is there a part timer on the display to show how long a part takes to run. I looked in the menus but I cant find it. Just wondering if the haas has that option. I know the Fadals I have ran int he past you got to turn that option on. Thanks in advance for the help.

[iowajim62]

 

From the manual

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The first page of the Current Commands display shows 24 lines of the active program, as well as feedrate and spindle speed. The column on the far right shows programmed feed and speed (PGM Fnnnn, PGM Snnnn), actual feedrate (ACT Fnnnn), commanded spindle speed (CMD Snnnn) and actual

 

speed (ACT Snnnn). Actual speed and feed values are just that – what the spindle and feedrate are really operating at with any adjustments using the Override keys. In addition, this page shows spindle load, axis loads, surface speed, chip load, and spindle CW, CCW or STOP commands. Current axis positions are shown in the upper right corner. Change the coordinates displayed (Operator, Work, Machine, or Distance to Go) by using the cursor up and down arrow keys.

 

 

The Current Display Command page lists both modal and non-modal command values for the program that’s running.

 

The System Timers page shows power-on time, cycle start time, feed cutting time, current and previous cycle times, and two M30 counters. To clear any of these displays, highlight it with the cursor and press ORIGIN.

 

For machines equipped with optional macros, the Macro Variables page lists those values.

 

The Maintenance page helps you monitor things like filters and lubricants, and schedule upkeep. Items are tracked by hours of use; when an item is activated, the control will enter the default value, which may be adjusted. (For example, you may want to change the coolant more frequently than every 100 hours.) When any activated item reaches zero, the message MAINTENANCE DUE will appear at the bottom of the screen. This is not an alarm; it simply alerts the operator that one of the listed items needs attention.

 

The last two pages in Current Commands, Tool Life and Tool Load Management, help you prevent tools from breaking and parts from being scrapped. The Usage register on the Tool Life page increases by 1 every time that tool is called up into the spindle. Enter the number of times you want the tool to be used in the Alarm column, and when the Usage number for that tool reaches the number of uses in the Alarm column, the machine will stop with an alarm. On the Tool Load page, spindle load can be regulated for each tool; if the spindle load limit defined for that tool is reached, the machine will notify you (see Setting 84, below, for details). The Tool Life and Tool Load registers are cleared by cursor-selecting the one you wish to clear and pressing ORIGIN. To clear everything in a column, cursor to the top of the column (onto the title) and press ORIGIN.

 

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[iowajim62]

here's a link to all Haas Manuals u can download

Haas Manuals

[Mike @ BC-MFG]

Hit the current commands key, while in memory, and page down twice.

[Programinator]

The new controls have a larger screen with the timers always viewable..I like that and cant wait to get one

[rgollar]

thank you all for the help

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Nice Jim,

 

You wanna come work for us?

[iowajim62]

It has been spoken about a lil bit.

Gotta alot of current troubleshooting skills on the 30i and 405 H-Plus and NC-4 and MP700 and the macro edits and and and

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

 

Henry could REALLY use a hand up there. He's busier than a one armed wall paper hanger.