
B-63344EN/02 GENERAL 1.OVERVIEW
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1 OVERVIEW
Overview of the manual
This manual describes the functions related to 1-path Lathe
MANUAL GUIDE of Series 16i/18i/21i-TA/TB.
For other functions, refer to the operator’s manual for the Series
16i/18i/21i-TA/TB.
The specifications and usage of the MANUAL GUIDE may vary
according to the specifications of the operator’s panel of a machine
tool. Be sure to read the manual provided by the machine tool builder.
The functions of the CNC machine tool system are determined not
only by the CNC, but by the combination of the machine tool, the
power magnetic circuit in the machine tool, the servo system, the
CNC and the operator’s panel.
It is impossible to cover all possible combinations of all functions,
programming methods, and operations in a single manual.
This manual explains only the MANUAL GUIDE operations
provided for the CNC. For individual CNC machine tools refer to
applicable manuals from the machine tool builders. The manuals from
machine tool builders take precedence over this manual.
This manual explains as many detailed functions as possible.
However, it is not possible to describe all of the items which cannot
be done or which the operator must not do. Therefore, please assume
that functions other than those described in this manual cannot be
performed.
Detailed information and special conditions are explained in notes.
The readers may encounter new technical terms in the notes not
previously defined or described. In this case, read this manual through
first, then review the details.