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  1. #1
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    NC reading tool length from offset page, not data page..?

    Hi, I am using a Mazak FJV-25 w/ Mazatrol M-Plus control. I am using the semi-auto tool length measurement with the MMS unit. When I measure a tool, the length in the Tool Data page updates. However, to get the tip of my tool where I want it on the workpiece I have to go into the Tool Offsets page, subtract my measured tool length (5") from the total Z axis stroke (18.11") and enter a negative number (-13.11).

    This seems a little..strange. Is there a parameter I can set that makes it not take the length from the offset page? Or is this just how it works? I saw L95 in the Parameters book, but it didn't seem to do anything.

    I can just work around it for now, but it seems like extra work.

    Thanks for reading,
    Ryan

  2. #2
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    Feb 2006
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    Never mind. I guess L 95 worked. I guess it just wasn't working like I thought it would. Tool is on the part now

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