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    972 - ILLEGAL CMD TOOL TIP PT CTRL (ALARM WHEN REACHING G69) - MAZAK 730

    He all,
    Code is running fine until it hits this G69 command then bombs out with 972 alarm.
    Tried many things but can't seem to get program to run beyond this point without resetting program and restarting at tool call after the G69.
    Thing is the code at the end of every tool path looks exactly the same (post produced) and they all seem to run fine.
    Any ideas?
    Thanks,
    Ian

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    Re: 972 - ILLEGAL CMD TOOL TIP PT CTRL (ALARM WHEN REACHING G69) - MAZAK 730

    Quote Originally Posted by Nessy75 View Post
    He all,
    Code is running fine until it hits this G69 command then bombs out with 972 alarm.
    Tried many things but can't seem to get program to run beyond this point without resetting program and restarting at tool call after the G69.
    Thing is the code at the end of every tool path looks exactly the same (post produced) and they all seem to run fine.
    Any ideas?
    Thanks,
    Ian
    Before the G69 line, try moving to a safe point (e.g., retract Z and X), canceling tool comp (G40), and then doing the G69.
    G0 Z100. ; retract to safe height
    G0 X0. ; or home X if needed
    G40 ; cancel cutter comp
    G69 ; cancel TCP
    Sometimes that avoids the illegal state the controller gets into when G69 is issued during or after an incompatible move.
    http://cncmakers.com/cnc/controllers/CNC_Controller_System/CNC_Retrofit_Package.html

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