[gearsoup]

Is it possible to change the amount the part counter increments when it hits an M30? Sometimes we run fixtures that produce an odd number of finished parts, and it would make it quicker to keep track of tool life and part count....
I know, just multiply the counter by the parts per load. I'd like to make it easier for my "less skilled" operators....

BTW, it's a Fanuc 18-M

[Ozemale6t9]

You could change the parameter for parts counter so it uses M10 (iirc) instead of M30, then put an M10 in the program after each part is complete.

regards, Oz

[Capt Crunch]

Hi
you can also try G10 P5 (wear offset) U0.0001 or W0.0001; use it at the end of last toll that finishes the part. I use it often for our large production runs.

Gerry

[dcrace]

On our pallet machines, we normally run more than 1 part per pallet. The way I do is it with setting a macro variable,
example cutting 2 parts per cycle=
>G-code program here<
#500=[#500+2] (this will add 2 to variable #500)
Be sure to use variable #500-599 as these will stay set after power down. You can adjust the value [#500+__] to match the number of parts completed before a pallet change or at the end of your cycle. I also sometimes run different parts on the same pallet so I can easily keep track of completed parts, ex:
#500=[#500+4] (4 pcs p/n 1234)
#501=[#501+10] (10 pcs. p/n 1235)
Good luck!

[ChattaMan]

#3901 is your part counter
#3902 is total parts count

at end of prog write this, if doing 5 components....

#3901=#3901+4 (adds 4 to part count)
M30 (adds 1 to part count)