Re: Old Cincom L16, Quick start guide for programming and machine setup.
Hi Roberto,
Look at this thread for your T01 cant start problem:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/genera...cle-start.html
or, the manual is here: the alarm is on page 23:
http://dl.mitsubishielectric.com/dl/...2201(eng)l.pdf
Machining data tells the machine your work piece length, bar size, stickout from the subspindle, and more. It is important to fill in this data accurately as the machine determines positions based off these values.
Tool Pattern: the Mitsubishi control can be set for different tool types, but with the correct tool pattern setting, the machine will behave the same. For example, if you wanted to switch from a standard 80* front turn (insert faces the top of the shank), to a Y axis turn tool (insert faces end of tool) you could just change the tool type and the control automatically offsets the tool the radius of the barstock, and flips the X and Y axis, all in the background. Normally, you dont have to change the tool type often once they're set. stick tools remain relatively constant. The live tools can change depending if you're using a single cross, single face, or triple face live tool.
Center is your Y axis Center height. This value is automatically applied when you call a tool, so if you have -.010 in your Center value to get your tool on center, you do not need to command G0 X.760 Y0 Z-.05. The Y0 is automatically applied when you enter it in your PREP "CENTER" (or "CORE" on newer controls)
Diameter is like tool geometry, but the control looks at the largest DIA value before tool change, goes above the largest diameter, then changes the tool. It can also be used to raise the gang more for a tool with a head on it, like some cutoff tools. On the old L20 I ran, .900" was the standard PREP DIA for turn tools. Live tool DIA depended on the stickout of the tool.
LEN Z is the Z axis tool geometry in PREP. We never used LENGTH (or LONGITUDE on newer controls).
We did update CENTER and DIAMETER values with every setup. Let me know if you have more questions. I have a manual that may be helpful. PM me your email.
Thanks
CNC Product Manager / Training Consultant