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Goto park (home) position (front left) |
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not used |  |
Goto part loading position (back right) |
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Release tool from spindle |  |
Goto part setup position (center) |  |
Change to T0 (unload spindle) |
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Extend/retract dust shroud |  |
not used |  |
Batch measure all 12 tools |
| M10 | Clamp tool in spindle |
| M11 | Unclamp tool in spindle |
| M21 | Pick up new tool (used by M6 procedure) |
| M22 | Put away current tool (used by M6 procedure) |
| M23 | Measure current tool (used by M6 procedure) |
| M31 | Extend dust shroud |
| M32 | Retract dust shroud |
| Parameter | Typical value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 175 | 5.0 | Time (in minutes) to continue to run spindle cooling fan after spindle stops. |
| 942 | 0.000 | Z Reference for tool measurement (distance down from home to tool pad with Reference Tool) |
| 950 | 106.58 | X axis position for tool rack |
| 951 | 7.95 | Y axis position for tool rack "slot 0" (one space before slot 1) |
| 952 | 3.937 | Y axis spacing between tool rack pockets |
| 953 | -5.790 | Z distance (down from home) to engage tool in rack |
| 954 | 2.000 | X distance (incremental, positive) to get tool clear of rack |
| Variable | Typical value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | 0 - 12 | Tool number currently in spindle |
| Location | Use |
|---|---|
| Return Point #1 (G28) |
Part loading position (back right) |
| Return Point #2 (G30) |
Part Setup position (center right) |
| Return Point #4 (G30 P4) |
Spindle aligned over tool touch pad (tool-measuring start point) |
The PLC program can generate the following error and fault messages, in addition to those listed in the Centroid operator's manual:
The air supply to the machine is low or shut off
Check the air connection, shutoff valve, and regulator.
You attempted to start the spindle, but the tool clamp is open.
Close the clamp, or load a tool as needed with M6, then try again.
