Re: What's you're program numbering strategy?
I have begun to think about this lately too. I was thinking of a system based on a customer number and print number. One of the issues I have is that I have over 1000 programs and I would probably have to renumber them.
Unlike some, I do not leave a lot of programs in the machine when not in use. I also am constantly modifying programs as they run to make them better and faster, so they are constantly replaced in my computer.
I do keep a basic program group in the control. They are O00001 thru whatever, like O00020 or so. These are programs like Basic Drill and Tap, Basic Surfacing, G13 ( A great Haas function), Pins( for doing round contours with compensation), etc.. These can be quickly modified to do so many functions.
The issue I have with changing it all is that even print numbers and all will repeat. The human brain, even with what 99,000 program numbers available, we will try to use the same numbers. I myself lie O30000 series numbers.
I think the overall best strategy is not to keep many numbers in the control, keep them in customer files and send and receive as needed.
Mike
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