
8.MULTI-PATH CONTROL B-63943EN-1/02
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8.1.1 CNC Data Display, Setup, and Input/Output
There are offsets and custom macro variables for each path. For the
path selected from the display unit, you can perform data display,
setup, and input/output using a medium such as a memory card.
As for custom macro variables, you can change some or all of
common variables into those for common use by paths, through
appropriate parameter settings.
As for offsets, you can change them into those for common use by
paths, through appropriate parameter settings.
As for input/output, you can rename the files to be input and output
for each path, through appropriate parameter settings.
8.1.2 Multi-path Functions
The functions specific to multi-path control are as listed below.
Waiting M code
Path interference check
Balance cutting
Axis recomposition
Superimposed control
Path spindle control
Memory common to paths
Path single block check function
Path selection/arbitrary path name display
NOTE
The functions waiting M code, memory common to
paths, and path selection/arbitrary path name
display are valid for all machine groups. For
example, waiting can be performed across machine
groups 1 and 2. The other functions are valid only
within the same machine group. For example,
synchronous control cannot be performed across
machine groups 1 and 2.
The following provides an outline of each of the functions.
- Waiting M code
You use an M code if you want to achieve synchronization in the
middle of the machining program for a path.
By specifying a waiting M code in the machining program for each of
multiple paths, you can synchronize these paths. If, during automatic
operation, a waiting M code is specified for one path, the program
waits for the same M code to be specified for another path, then starts
executing the next block.
You must specify the range of M codes that can be used as waiting M
codes in advance, using an appropriate parameter.
For details, see "WAITING M CODES".