spindle orientation

[JAMES GABEL]

I have fanuc 16i-m controls on my machines. I want to be able to orientate the spindle to any angle. Does anybody know what the m or g codes it is to do so?

[Zoober]

Depends on the machine. Some builders allow for programmable angle orientation, and some have one position (M19) that is checked by proximity switch or other means. While you can usually make an offset adjustment for tool changer alignment, the one-position type is pretty fixed.

Contact your machine builder or distributor to see if your machine(s) support this.

[Preston]

This is how it works on my 18i m119 second orientation

 

#1133=1024 (90*)

M119

M00

#1133=2048 (180*)

M119

M00

#1133=3072 (270*)

M119

M00

#1133=4096 (360*)

M119

M00

M30

 

the angel is out put in the forward direction in relation to the fixed position