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FANUC Series 16i-TB
2 CPU 3-path control function
Specifications
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ED. DATE DESIG. DESCRIPTION
TITLE
DRAW.NO.
01 Aug.01.’02 Newly registered
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2.3 Spindle speed control
2.3.1 General
3-path control has one spindle interface in each path, that is three interfaces as total. For
example, a work fixed at one or two spindles can be machined by three tool posts and power
tools in same time.
Each spindle interfaces (first spindle, second spindle, third spindle) is controlled by the
program command of each path independently. Which spindle is controlled by the program
of which path can be switched by the spindle command select signals (SLSPA, SLSPB). And
the spindle feedback select signals (SLPCA, SLPCB) can select which spindle sends the
feedback signal of the position coder to which path.
2.3.2 Details
(1) 1-spindle control, 2-spindle control, and 3-spindle control
In 3-path controlled lathe, the following spindle formation can be selected by the number of
spindle.
(a) 1-spindle control
Spindle interface belonging to path 1 is used.
(b) 2-spindle control (Parameter No.3703 2SP = 1)
Spindle interfaces belonging to path 1 and path 2 are used.
(c) 3-spindle control (Parameter No.3703 3SP = 1)
Spindle interfaces belonging to the all paths are used.
(2) Selecting the spindle command
Each spindle obeys the command of which path is selected by the spindle command select
signals SLSPA
#1
<G0063#2>, SLSPA
#2
<G1063#2>, SLSPA
#3
<G2063#2>, SLSPB
#1
<G0063#3
>, SLSPB
#2
<G1063#3>, and SLSPB
#3
<G2063#3>.
(3) Selecting the position coder feedback
Each path takes in the position coder feedback of which spindle is selected by the spindle
feedback select signals SLPCA
#1
<G0064#2>, SLPCA
#2
<G1064#2>, SLPCA
#3
<G2064#2>,
SLPCB
#1
<G0064#3>, SLPCB
#2
<G1064#3>, and SLPCB
#3
<G2064#3>. Therefor it is possible
to do machining by using the feedback of the other path such as thread cutting or feed per
revolution by the spindle connected to path 2 or path 3.