[zabba]

Hi this seems like a good place to ask for a little help, I've just started a new Job and we have a Mazak M2, a little old but still very good, all of the programming to date have been done with Mazatrol how ever I have some really cool nc programs that I used on an Okuma Mill, they are very close to Fanuc I would like to try them on the Mazak but have no Idea on what a EIA Mazak program should look like, so if any one could post a small sample program for the Mazak M2 it would really help me out.

[MrMazak]

Here is a sample of code for a VQC 20/40 M2. Cutter length and diameter are handled by the Tool Data page. (D and H codes can be used by parameter change if you prefer that)
Hope that helps you out.


PROGRAM HEAD
%
O1
G54G40G80G90M01
N1
G0G91G28Z0
G90
M06 T1
M01
G17G54G0X20.1537Y.2528Z3.M3S4000M8
G95
G41
Z.1
G1Z-.53F.0052
X20.6518Y.2092F.0078
X21.1432Y.1662
G2X21.5547Y.0178I-.0078J-.6662
G1X23.9193Y-1.897
G2X24.1662Y-2.4148I-.4193J-.5178
G1Y-6.6195
Y-7.1195
G0Z3.
G40


DELETED TO SAVE SPACE


PROGRAM END
G41
X24.5Y-6.2757
Z.1
G1Z-.53F.0052
X15.8202F.0312
G3X15.2184Y-6.6015I0.J-.7188
G2X8.7816Y-6.6015I-3.2184J2.1015
G3X8.1798Y-6.2757I-.6018J-.393
G1X-.5
G0Z3.
G40
M09M05
G0G91G28Z0
G90
M06 T1
(FIRST TOOL LOADING)
(END OF PROG.)
M30
%

[zabba]

Thanks for that it all looks pretty standard but could you tell me what the “N1” is used for?

[MrMazak]

The N code can be used as a restart marker. N1 represents tool Number 1 in this program. A N number can be assigned at every tool change with the current tool. If you need to restart on tool 6 you would do a restart sequence search and input N6 and it would find that sequence number in the program for a restart from that point. Its been awhile since I did it on an M2 but thats roughly how it works. N codes are ignored by the control and are for operator reference only.

[stewartd70]

The sample given would not run on my M2.

I don't think you can have two M codes on the same line.

N simply stands for line number.

My programs must start with G92 X0 Y0 Z0.

Here is a sample the runs on my Mazak M2.

%
O9948
(XY ZERO IS CENTER OF BORE)
N1 G92 X0 Y0 Z0
N6 (4 INCH ICEM)
N11 T2 M06
N16 G54 G90
M38
N21 G00 X12.5 Y2.51 S382 M03
N26 G43 Z3. M50
N31 G01 Z0.1 F600.0
N36 Z-0.1 F5.0
N41 G03 X13. Y2.01 I0.5 J0 F11.5
N46 G02 Y-3.01 I0 J-2.51
N51 G01 X1.5
N56 G02 Y2.01 I0 J2.51
N61 G03 X2. Y2.51 I0 J0.5
N66 G01 Z3. F600.0

( Deleted for space)

(end of program)

N336 G01 Z3. F600.0
N341 M09
N346 M05
N351 G28 G91 Z0
N356 G28 G91 X0 Y0
N361 M30
%

Regards
Don Stewart

[nlh]

Here is a sample of code for a VQC 20/40 M2. Cutter length and diameter are handled by the Tool Data page. (D and H codes can be used by parameter change if you prefer that)
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Could you tell me which parameter controls the D and H?

Thanks

[PrecisionD]

Here is a program for a 2" square contour centered .5 depth

%
O0001
G0G17G40G49G80G90
T1M6
G91G28Z0
G0G90G54X1.Y-1.25S1000M3
G43H1Z.25
Z.1
G1Z-.5F5.
X-1.F10.
G2X-1.25Y-1.R.25
G1Y1.
G2X-1.Y1.25R.25
G1X1.
G2X1.25Y1.R.25
G1Y-1.
G2X1.Y-1.25R.25
G1Z-.4F20.
G0Z.25
M5
G91G28Z0.
G28X0.Y0.
M30
%


Are you running a CAM software

[zabba]

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Are you running a CAM software[/QUOTE]

Hi thanks for the sample I have not yet tried any samples, and my boss is a real tool, he has not given me any time to play even in my own time, so at the moment I am just trying to workout Mazatrol, made more difficult because we don't have the program manual.
I learned Mazatrol about 20 years ago but stumble at simple things and the only help I have is what I can glean from the internet.
I have used Edgecam with my past employer and still have access to it, but I'm not sure if this new boss can see any benefit to using or buying any CAM software I am hope he sees the light soon because at the moment he thinks it's quicker to manual machine than it is to write a program, "The Mazak is a production machine and should only be used if 10 or more parts are required" I disagree with him I come from a toolroom where I did almost every job on a CNC and most jobs where quicker than manual machining and always a better finish.

[PrecisionD]

I can help get you running realitively easily and have a bunch of extra manuals ( Bought mine from an university and they had multiple class books) feel free to give me a call.

Brandon
Precision Design
(269) 720-0384

[zabba]

I can help get you running realitively easily and have a bunch of extra manuals ( Bought mine from an university and they had multiple class books) feel free to give me a call.

Brandon
Precision Design
(269) 720-0384

Hi Thanks for the offer but I'm in Australia, I would be happy to pay postage cost + something for your time, please email me at [email protected] if your keen to post them to me.
Thanks

[javajesus]

Brandon,

I am looking for programming and operations manual for a QT15 with a T-2 contoller. Any chance you have these and are willing to part with them? We are willing to pay.....

[zabba]

Mark Thanks for sending me the VQC 50/20 program Manual, it has and will come in very handy!

[hoathaithanh]

Dear sirs,

I am live in Vietnam.
I would like to learn Mazatrol M2 of Mazak machine, but I haven't got Mazatrol manuals.

Could you kindly help me to send the manuals.
Thank you a lot.

Thanh, Hoa Thai

[zabba]

Hi could someone send me a sample tapping program for the Mazak in EIA format, prefer for a M10 Tap with 1.5 mm pitch.
Cheers