[H234]

I recently was tasked with programming a Puma MX2000ST with the Fanuc 18i-TB control and I have a couple questions about the tool offsets.

When a tool is called, you must call M06 T28028 for tool 28 and offset 28. G43 simply comes back with "improper G-code". As far as that is concerned, how do you take care of the tool offsets when you are using the rotating head in various orientations? The X and Z offset values would clearly changed based upon the rotation. Do you neglect to use an offset in the machine and just take care of it in your post processor?

The Fanuc 18i manual discusses options such as high speed cutting / smoothing / tool center point compensation. Is there a way to determine what options are enabled on the machine just to see what my programming options are?

[dcoupar]

The MX series use G400 to apply tool offset to the tilting head.

There is a programming manual that describes this quite well (MXTTPGE68). I'm unable to upload the .pdf file to this site, so if you'll PM me your email address, I'll send you a copy.

As far as the installed options, short of contacting the dealer or Doosan, I don't know of a way to tell what you have. I don't imagine you have the option you described, however.

[Snoddas81]

Hi i know that it´s an old thread but there may be outhers who like to know how it works.
The G400 code is programmed as follows:
G400B-45.J2.K1.2R3W1
B=The angle of B-axis
J=the rotation of the tool 1 is 0° and 2 is 180°
K=noseradius
R=The direction of the tool
W=Offset used.

Hope this was helpful.