Turm Mate Manual

FANUC TURN MATE *
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
B-64254EN/04
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In this manual we have tried as much as possible to describe all the various matters.
However, we cannot describe all the matters which must not be done, or which cannot be
done, because there are so many possibilities.
Therefore, matters which are not especially described as possible in this manual should be
regarded as ”impossible”.
B-64254EN/04 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using a machine equipped with the FANUC TURN MATE i, be
sure to observe the following safety precautions.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS B-64254EN/04
DEFINITION OF WARNING, CAUTION, AND NOTE
This manual includes safety precautions protecting the user and

preventing damage to the machine. Precautions are classified into
Warning and Caution according to the degree of the risk or the
severity of damage.
Also, supplementary information is described as Note.
Read the Warning, Caution, and Note thoroughly before attempting to
use the machine.
WARNING
Applied when there is a danger to the user being
injured or when there is a risk to the user, being
injured, and the equipment, being damaged, if the
warning statement is not followed up.
CAUTION
Applied when there is a danger to the equipment
being damaged, if the caution statement is not
followed up.
NOTE
The Note is used to indicate supplementary
information other than Warning and Caution.
• Read this manual carefully, and store it in a safe place.
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B-64254EN/04 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
To ensure safety while using a machine featuring the TURN MATE i

function, observe the following precautions:
WARNING
1 Confirm, on the screen, that the data has been
entered correctly before proceeding to the next
operation. Attempting operation with incorrect data
may cause the tool to strike the workpiece or
machine, possibly breaking the tool and/or machine
and/or injuring the operator.
2 When using constant surface speed control, set the
maximum rotating speed of the spindle to a value
that is allowed for the workpiece and workpiece
holding unit. Otherwise, the workpiece or holding
unit may be removed by centrifugal force damaging
the machine or injuring the operator.
3 Set all necessary parameters and data items
before starting TURN MATE i operations. Note that
if the cutting conditions are not suitable for the
workpiece, the tool may be damaged and/or the
operator may be injured.
4 After creating a machining program using TURN
MATE i functions, do no run the machining
program immediately on the machine . Before
starting production machining, run the machine
with no workpiece attached to the machine to make
sure that the tool will not strike a workpiece or the
machine. If the tool strikes the machine and/or
workpiece, the tool and/or machine may be
damaged, with possibility to injure the operator.
5 Switching between inch and metric inputs does not
convert the measurement units of data such as the
workpiece origin offset, parameter, and current
position. Before starting the machine, therefore,
determine which measurement units are being
used. Attempting to perform an operation with
invalid data specified may damage the tool, the
machine itself, the workpiece, or cause injury to the
user.
CAUTION
After pressing the power-on button, do not touch
any keys on the keyboard until the initial screen
appears. Some keys are used for maintenance or
special operations such that pressing such a key
may cause an unexpected operation.
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B-64254EN/04 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................s-1
DEFINITION OF WARNING, CAUTION, AND NOTE ............................................. s-2
GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS............................................................... s-3
I. GENERAL
1 OVERVIEW OF THIS MANUAL.............................................................. 3
2 MACHINE OPERATOR’S PANEL .......................................................... 4
3 SCREEN LAYOUT .................................................................................. 5
3.1 BASE SCREEN LAYOUT .............................................................................. 6
3.2 SCREEN NAVIGATION................................................................................. 9
4 CUTTING METHODS ............................................................................ 10
4.1 MANUAL CUTTING..................................................................................... 11
4.2 MANUAL CUTTING IN A LIMITED AREA ................................................... 12
4.3 CUTTING CYCLE........................................................................................ 13
4.3.1 Cutting Cycle with Manual In-feeding (D-CUT=0)...............................................13
4.3.2 Cutting Cycle with Automatic In-feeding (D-CUT>0) ..........................................13
5 NOTES ON OPERATIONS ................................................................... 15

5.1 SPECIFICATION OF T CODE FOR TOOL SELECTION ............................ 16
5.2 MANUAL CUTTING IN A LIMITED AREA ................................................... 16
5.3 INHIBITION OF OPERATIONS ................................................................... 16
5.4 MANUAL INTERVENTION DURING CUTTING CYCLES ........................... 17
5.5 TOOL NOSE RADIUS COMPENSATION ................................................... 17
5.6 CLEAR OPERATION FOR SRAM DATA OF TURN MATE i....................... 17
6 MANDATORY PARAMETERS ............................................................. 18
II. OPERATION
1 SPINDLE ............................................................................................... 21
1.1 CONSTANT SURFACE SPEED OFF.......................................................... 22
1.2 CONSTANT SURFACE SPEED ON ........................................................... 23
1.3 GEAR NUMBER .......................................................................................... 24
2 FEEDRATE ........................................................................................... 25
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3 TOOL..................................................................................................... 26
3.1 TOOL SELECTION...................................................................................... 27
3.2 TOOL OFFSET............................................................................................ 28
3.2.1 Direct Input of Tool Offset Values.........................................................................28
3.2.2 Measurement of Tool Offset Values ......................................................................31
4 WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM................................................ 34

5 MANUAL CUTTING IN A LIMITED AREA............................................ 37
6 CUTTING CYCLE.................................................................................. 40
6.1 CREATION OF CUTTING CYCLE .............................................................. 41
6.2 EDITING CUTTING CYCLE ........................................................................ 42
6.3 CYCLE INPUT DATA SCREEN................................................................... 43
7 FREE FIGURE....................................................................................... 44
7.1 FREE FIGURE INPUT DATA SCREEN....................................................... 45
7.1.1 List of Figure Elements ..........................................................................................47
7.1.2 Figure Elements Button..........................................................................................48
7.1.3 Drawing Area .........................................................................................................49
7.1.4 Message Display Area............................................................................................49
7.1.5 Processing Data Number of Cycle .........................................................................49
7.1.6 Soft Key..................................................................................................................50
7.2 CREATION OF A NEW FREE FIGURE ...................................................... 51
7.3 EDITING A FREE FIGURE.......................................................................... 52
7.4 STORAGE OF A FREE FIGURE................................................................. 53
8 LANGUAGE, UNIT, FINISHING AMOUNT ........................................... 55
8.1 LANGUAGE SELECTION ........................................................................... 56
8.2 INCH/METRIC SELECTION ........................................................................ 57
8.3 DEFAULT FINISHING AMOUNT VALUES.................................................. 58
9 ALARMS AND OPERATOR MESSAGES ............................................ 59
10 CALCULATOR FUNCTION .................................................................. 60
11 CYCLE MEMORY POSITION SCREEN ............................................... 63
11.1 CYCLE SELECTION ................................................................................... 64
11.2 CYCLE DELETION...................................................................................... 65
12 NON-MONOTONIC FREE FIGURE CYCLES....................................... 67
12.1 TOOL PATH FOR NON-MONOTONIC FIGURES....................................... 68
12.1.1 Cutting Cycle with Automatic In-feeding (D-CUT>0) ..........................................68
12.1.2 Cutting Cycle with Manual In-feeding (D-CUT=0)...............................................69
12.2 RESTRICTION IN CREATING NON-MONOTONIC FIGURES ................... 70
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12.3 RESTRICTION IN EXECUTIING CYCLES WITH NON-MONOTONIC

FIGURES..................................................................................................... 73
12.3.1 Tool Angle Checking .............................................................................................73
12.3.2 Interference Checking to Work-piece ....................................................................73
13 SEQUENTIAL EXECUTION OF CYCLES ............................................ 74

13.1 PROCESS LIST SCREEN........................................................................... 75
13.1.1 Layout of Process List Screen ................................................................................75
13.1.2 Cycles List..............................................................................................................76
13.2 OPERATION ON PROCESS LIST SCREEN .............................................. 77
13.2.1 Screen Change between Base and Process List......................................................77
13.2.2 Insertion of Process ................................................................................................78
13.2.3 Alteration of Process ..............................................................................................80
13.2.4 Deletion of One Process .........................................................................................81
13.2.5 Deletion of All Processes .......................................................................................81
13.2.6 Comment Editing ...................................................................................................82
13.2.7 Program Selection ..................................................................................................83
13.2.8 Program Execution .................................................................................................84
13.2.9 Setting of Tool Change Position ............................................................................85
13.2.10 Setting of Approach Position .................................................................................87
13.3 TOOL MOTION BEFORE CUTTING CYCLE .............................................. 88
14 MDI KEY OPERATION FUNCTION (OPTIONAL FUNCTION)............. 90
14.1 BASE SCREEN ........................................................................................... 91
14.2 CYCLE SELECTION SCREEN.................................................................... 92
14.3 CYCLE INPUT DATA SCREEN................................................................... 93
14.4 FREE FIGURE INPUT DATA SCREEN....................................................... 94
14.5 PROCESS LIST SCREEN........................................................................... 96
15 MEMORY CARD ................................................................................... 97
15.1 INPUT/OUTPUT OF CYCLE DATA............................................................. 99
15.1.1 Output of a Cycle Data to Memory Card ...............................................................99
15.1.2 Output of Plural Cycles Data to Memory Card ....................................................101
15.1.3 Input of Cycle Data to CNC (No Change in Cycle Memory Position Number) ..103
15.1.4 Input of Cycle Data to CNC (Change in Cycle Memory Position Number) ........105
15.1.5 Format of Memory Card.......................................................................................107
15.2 INPUT/OUTPUT OF PROGRAM............................................................... 108
15.2.1 Output of Program to Memory Card ....................................................................108
15.2.2 Input of Program to CNC (No Change in Cycle Program Number) ....................110
15.2.3 Input of Program to CNC (Change in Cycle Program Number) ..........................111
15.2.4 Format of Memory Card.......................................................................................112
15.3 MEMORY CARD WARNING MESSAGES ................................................ 113
15.3.1 Warning of Cycle Data Deletion or Selection ......................................................113
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15.3.2 Warning when Outputting Data to Memory Card ................................................113

15.3.3 Warning when Inputting Data from Memory Card ..............................................114
15.3.4 Warning when Memory Card is Formatted..........................................................114
16 NC PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION

(OPTIONAL FUNCTION) .................................................................... 115
16.1 NC ISO PROGRAM CONVERSION FROM BASE SCREEN .................... 116
16.2 NC ISO PROGRAM CONVERSION FROM PROCESS LIST SCREEN ... 119
16.3 NOTE OF NC ISO PROGRAM CONVERSION ......................................... 122
16.4 WARNING MESSAGE............................................................................... 123
16.4.1 Warning before Converting NC ISO Program .....................................................123
16.4.2 Warning of Destination Program Making Window .............................................123
16.4.3 Warning of Converting NC ISO Program ............................................................123
III. CYCLE MACHINING

1 TYPE OF CUTTING CYCLES ............................................................. 127
1.1 GENERAL GROUP OF CUTTING CYCLES ............................................. 128
1.2 DETAILED GROUP OF CUTTING CYCLES ............................................. 129
2 RECTANGULAR CYCLE .................................................................... 133
2.1 OUTLINE ................................................................................................... 134
2.2 INPUT DATA ............................................................................................. 136
2.3 TOOL CUTTING MOTIONS ...................................................................... 138
2.3.1 Rough Cutting Motions ........................................................................................138
2.3.2 Finish Cutting Motions.........................................................................................146
3 CHAMFER CYCLE.............................................................................. 150

3.1 OUTLINE ................................................................................................... 151
3.2 INPUT DATA ............................................................................................. 153
4 TAPER CYCLE ................................................................................... 161
4.1 OUTLINE ................................................................................................... 162
4.2 INPUT DATA ............................................................................................. 164
5 RADIUS CYCLE.................................................................................. 181

5.1 OUTLINE ................................................................................................... 182
5.2 INPUT DATA ............................................................................................. 184
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6 FACE CYCLE...................................................................................... 186

6.1 OUTLINE ................................................................................................... 187
6.2 INPUT DATA ............................................................................................. 188
7 FREE FIGURE CYCLE........................................................................ 193
7.1 OUTLINE ................................................................................................... 194
7.2 INPUT DATA ............................................................................................. 195
8 THREAD CYCLE................................................................................. 197
8.1 OUTLINE ................................................................................................... 198
8.2 INPUT DATA ............................................................................................. 199
8.2.1 Input Data Thread Cycle ......................................................................................199
8.2.2 Input Data Thread Repair Cycle...........................................................................201
8.3.1 Outer Thread Motions ..........................................................................................204
8.3.2 Inner Thread Motions...........................................................................................206
8.3.3 Cutting Method ....................................................................................................208
9 GROOVE CYCLE................................................................................ 214

9.1 OUTLINE ................................................................................................... 215
9.2 INPUT DATA ............................................................................................. 217
10 HOLE CYCLE...................................................................................... 226

10.1 OUTLINE ................................................................................................... 227
10.2 INPUT DATA ............................................................................................. 228
10.2.1 Drill Cycle ............................................................................................................228
10.2.2 Tap Cycle .............................................................................................................229
10.3.1 Drilling Motions ...................................................................................................230
10.3.2 Tapping Motions ..................................................................................................233
APPENDIX
A ACTIVATION OF TURN MATE i......................................................... 237
A.1 ASSIGNMENT OF TURN MATE i TO FUNCTION KEY............................ 238
A.2 PMC SIGNAL TO ENABLE/DISABLE TURN MATE i................................ 239
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B PARAMETERS.................................................................................... 240
B.1 PARAMETERS RELATED TO BASIC OPERATIONS .............................. 241
B.2 PARAMETERS RELATED TO COLOR PALETTE .................................... 246
B.2.1 Color Palette for Base Screen...............................................................................246
B.2.2 Color Palette for Guidance Windows...................................................................248
B.3 PARAMETERS INFLUENCING CUTTING MOTIONS .............................. 251
B.3.1 Common ...............................................................................................................251
B.3.2 Turning Cycles .....................................................................................................252
B.3.3 Thread Cycle ........................................................................................................254
B.3.4 Groove Cycle........................................................................................................256
B.3.5 Drill Cycle ............................................................................................................256
C ALARMS ............................................................................................. 257

C.1 ALARMS COMMON TO ALL CYCLES...................................................... 258
C.2 TAPER, RECTANGULAR, CHAMFER, RADIUS, FREE FIGURE, AND
FACE ......................................................................................................... 258
C.3 THREAD .................................................................................................... 259
C.4 GROOVE................................................................................................... 259
C.5 HOLE......................................................................................................... 259
C.6 SEQUENTIAL EXECUTION ...................................................................... 260
C.7 SPINDLE SPEED CHECKING .................................................................. 260
D LADDER PROGRAM ADAPTATION.................................................. 261
D.1 SETTING OF OPERATION MODE AT POWER ON ................................. 262
D.2 STARTING A CUTTING CYCLE ............................................................... 263
D.3 CYCLE START FOR STANDARD NC ISO PROGRAMS.......................... 265
D.4 LADDER MODIFICATION FOR REVERSE-TAP CYCLE.......................... 266
D.4.1 Reverse Float Tap Cycle ......................................................................................266
D.4.2 Reverse-rigid Tap Cycle.......................................................................................267
D.5 SETTING SPINDLE STATE BY CW/CCW BUTTON ................................ 269
E USER MACRO PROGRAM CUSTOMIZATION.................................. 271
E.1 HOW TO MAKE USER MODULE.............................................................. 272
E.2 NOTE......................................................................................................... 273
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I. GENERAL
B-64254EN/04 GENERAL 1.OVERVIEW OF THIS MANUAL
1 OVERVIEW OF THIS MANUAL

This manual describes the functions of "TURN MATE i" for the
Series 0i-TC and Series 0i Mate-TC.
For other functions, other than TURN MATE i, refer to the operator’s
manual for the Series 0i-TC or Series 0i Mate-TC.
The specifications and features of TURN MATE i may differ from the
specifications of the operator’s manual supplied by the machine tool
builder. Be sure to read the manual provided by the machine tool
builder.
The functions of the CNC machine tool system are determined not
only by the CNC, but by the combination of the machine tool, the
power magnetic circuit of the machine tool, the servo system, the
CNC, and the operator’s panel.
It is impossible to cover all possible combinations of all functions,

programming methods, and operations in a single manual.
This manual explains only the TURN MATE i operations provided for
the CNC. For individual CNC machine tools, refer to applicable
manuals supplied by the machine tool builders.
This manual explains as many detailed functions as possible. However,

it is not possible to describe all the items which cannot be done or
which the operator must not do. Therefore, please assume that
functions not described in this manual cannot be performed.
Detailed information and special conditions are explained in notes.

The readers may encounter new technical terms in the notes not
previously defined or described. In this case, read this manual through
first, and then review the details.
NOTE
TURN MATE i has functions to support turning
cycles. This manual covers these functions
assuming that your machine has all these functions.
However, your machine may not actually be
provided with some of these functions.
Refer to the manual published by the machine tool
builder of your machine for details.
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2.MACHINE OPERATOR’S PANEL GENERAL B-64254EN/04
2 MACHINE OPERATOR’S PANEL

Following buttons are necessary to operate TURN MATE i.
Please include them on machine operator’s panel prepared by MTB.
START Cycle starting button to start cutting cycle
STOP Stop button to pause cutting cycle

CNC changes into HOLD mode. Push [START] button to re-start.
Spindle control buttons (CW rotation, spindle stop, CCW rotation)
JOG switches to move axes manually in +X, -X, +Z, -Z directions
Two Manual pulse generators to move manually X and Z axis
NOTE
Other buttons may be required depending from the
specification of the machine.
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B-64254EN/04 GENERAL 3.SCREEN LAYOUT
3 SCREEN LAYOUT
In this chapter the layout of the base screen and the screen hierarchy is
outlined.
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3.1 BASE SCREEN LAYOUT
The Base Screen is divided in 12 screen areas.

By touching each screen area, the related screen appears.
(5)
(2)
(3)
(1)
(4)
(6) (7)
(8) (11)
(9) (10) (12)
(1) Actual Position

In this screen area the actual axis position, the load ratio and load
meter of the servo axis are displayed.
If this screen area is touched, then workpiece coordinate system
setting screen appears.
(2) Spindle speed

In this screen area the load ratio, the load meter, the actual
spindle rotation speed in RPM and the commanded spindle speed
are displayed. In addition the information concerning direction of
rotation (CW or CCW), velocity command (in RPM or in
constant surface speed) are represented by icons.
If this screen area is touched, then spindle setting screen appears.
(3) Feedrate
In this screen area the actual feedrate and commanded feedrate
are displayed.
If this screen area is touched, then feedrate setting screen
appears.
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(4) Tool number

In this screen area the current active tool number is displayed.
If this screen area is touched, tool setting screen appears.
(5) Machine status

In this screen area the state of the machine is displayed.
MTN : At least one axis is moving (the CNC is in MEM
mode)
ALM : State of CNC alarm being active
EMG : State of emergency stop being active
RESET : State of reset
HOLD : State of temporary stop, pushing START key cutting
execution will continue
STOP : State of automatic drive stop
FIN : State of execution of a miscellaneous function (M
code)
MSG : State of operator message being active
(6) Guidance drawing for cutting cycle

In this screen area the guidance drawing of the cutting cycle
under execution or being edited is displayed.
If this screen area is touched, then cutting cycle selection screen
is displayed.
(7) Cutting cycle data

In this area of the screen the cycle input data fields are displayed.
If this screen area is touched, then the operator can edit and
modify the cycle data.
(8) Alarm
In this screen area the alarm message is displayed. The alarm
message can be maximum 38 characters long.
If this screen area is touched, then the alarm message screen is
displayed.
(9) Soft key for manual cutting operations in a limited area

If this button is touched, then manual machining in a limited area
screen appears.
(10) Soft key for setting data such us default finishing amount.
If this button is touched, then the Setting screen appears
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(11) Cycle memory position number

This screen area shows the number of the cycle being
displayed.
If this screen area is touched, then the cycle memory positon
screen is displayed.
NOTE
The maximum number of cutting cycles stored in
memory is 40.
(12) Soft keys to recall saved cycles

Let us assume the cycle number N is displayed.
If these buttons are touched, then contiguous cycle N+1 or N-1 is
displayed.
Touch the buttons to display the

previous or next saved cycle
NOTE
TURN MATE i displays the convex button as
touchable area. If you want to exaggerate the
appearance, please tune up the parameter
No.9156 and No.9162.
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3.2 SCREEN NAVIGATION
TURN MATE i is based on a three levels screen hierarchy.
Level 0 Level 1 Level 2
Spindle speed setting

screen
[RET]
Feedrate setting screen
[RET]
Tool selection screen Tool data editing screen
[RET] [RET]
Workpiece coordinate
setting screen Cutting cycle data editing
[RET] screen
Cutting cycle - Rectangular
Base Screen
selection screen - Chamfer
[CAN] - Taper
[RET]
- Radius
- Face
- Free figure
[SAVE],[CAN] - Thread
- Hole
Manual cutting in a
- Groove
limited area
[RET]
Setting screen
[RET]
Alarm screen
[RET]
Cycle memory position screen
[RET]
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4.CUTTING METHODS GENERAL B-64254EN/04
4 CUTTING METHODS
Following 3 cutting methods are available in TURN MATE i.
(1) Manual cutting

(2) Manual cutting in a limited area
(3) Cutting cycle
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B-64254EN/04 GENERAL 4.CUTTING METHODS
4.1 MANUAL CUTTING
It is possible to move the tool with the manual pulse generator or the
JOG switch.
Workflow is as follows.
Setting of spindle speed
Setting of workpiece coordinate
Tool movements with manual

pulse generator or JOG
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4.2 MANUAL CUTTING IN A LIMITED AREA
It is possible to move the tool in a limited area with manual pulse

generator or JOG switch only while manual cutting in a limited area
screen is displayed.
Restricted area
Z X
Setting of limited cutting area
Operation with manual pulse

generator or JOG
NOTE
Refer to Chapter 5, “MANUAL CUTTING IN A
LIMITED AREA” in Part II, “OPERATION” for
details.
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B-64254EN/04 GENERAL 4.CUTTING METHODS
4.3 CUTTING CYCLE
Following 2 cutting cycles types are available. The selection of the

machining type depends from the cutting depth [D-CUT] value.
(1) Cutting cycle with manual in-feeding (D-CUT = 0)

(2) Cutting cycle with automatic in-feeding (D-CUT > 0)
4.3.1 Cutting Cycle with Manual In-feeding (D-CUT=0)

In this case the operator control the cutting depth manually for each
cutting motion.
Execution
START
Refer to Part III, “CYCLE MACHINING” for details regarding each

cycle.
4.3.2 Cutting Cycle with Automatic In-feeding (D-CUT>0)

If D-CUT >0 then TURN MATE i generates complete cutting motion
including roughing and finishing from current tool position.
Beforehand it is necessary to move the tool to the start position.
Refer to Part III, “CYCLE MACHINING” for details regarding each
cycle.
START Execution
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Setting of feedrate
Selection of tool
(Setting of offset)
Setting of cycle data
Cycle starting
Yes
D-CUT>0
No
Cycle machining Cycle machining

with manual in-feed with automatic in-feed
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B-64254EN/04 GENERAL 5.NOTES ON OPERATIONS
5 NOTES ON OPERATIONS
Before operating TURN MATE i read carefully following notes.
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5.NOTES ON OPERATIONS GENERAL B-64254EN/04
5.1 SPECIFICATION OF T CODE FOR TOOL SELECTION
In TURN MATE i T code for tool selection has following pattern:

Txyxy ( 4 digit number)
It means that tool number and tool offset number shall be the same.
Up to 16 tools can be registered in TURN MATE i, from 1 to 16. Tool
numbers and tool offset number in a range from 1 to 16 cannot be
used on CNC side.
Tool numbers and tool offset number in a range from 17 to 32 are
reserved for future improvements of TURN MATE i so they should
not be used on CNC side.
Tool numbers in a range between 33 and 64 cannot be used in TURN
MATE i programs. Tool numbers and tool offset number in a range
from 33 to 64 can be used on CNC side.
CAUTION
If parameter No.5002#0 (LD1) =1 then TURN
MATE i does not work correctly. Be sure to set
parameter No.5002#0 (LD1)=0
5.2 MANUAL CUTTING IN A LIMITED AREA
This function uses stored stroke check 2 (parameters No.1322 and

No.1323).
Consequently stored stroke check 2 function can be used exclusively
by TURN MATE i for manual cutting in a limited area, Stored stroke
check 2 cannot be used for other purposes.
CAUTION
Chuck and tail stock barrier function, cannot be
used together with Stored stroke check 2 function .
So, if Manual Cutting in a limited area is used,
please be sure to set Parameter No.8134#1(BAR)
to 0 to deactivate Chuck and tail stock barrier
function.
5.3 INHIBITION OF OPERATIONS
In following four conditions TURN MATE i cannot execute automatic

operations.
(1) PMC signal OP (F000#7) is on.
(2) PMC signal SPL (F000#4) is on.
(3) PMC signal AL (F001#0) is on.
(4) PMC messages / operator messages are being displayed.
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5.4 MANUAL INTERVENTION DURING CUTTING CYCLES
If a cutting cycle is stopped by feed hold then do not execute any

manual intervention. There is no guarantee the tool will returns to the
position where the cutting cycle has been stopped.
WARNING
If a cutting cycle is stopped by feed hold and a
manual intervention is executed then there is a
danger to the user, being injured, and the
equipment, being damaged.
5.5 TOOL NOSE RADIUS COMPENSATION
The tool path of TURN MATE i is generated taking into account the
tool nose radius value in the tool movements command.
Consequently the activation of tool nose radius compensation
function is not required for cutting cycle.
CAUTION
If tool nose radius compensation function is
activated before a cutting cycle then TURN MATE i
cancels it automatically.
5.6 CLEAR OPERATION FOR SRAM DATA OF TURN MATE i
There is an area of the SRAM memory reserved for TURN MATE i.
Upon installing TURN MATE i for the first time on the CNC, please
be sure to clear the SRAM area reserved for TURN MATE i as
follows.
(1) Power ON pushing [CAN] ( ) key on the MDI keyboard.

(2) The message “NOW LOADING” will appear on the screen and
after a few seconds the message “SRAM DATA CLEARED”
will appear on the top right hand side of the screen.
(3) SRAM memory area of TURN MATE i is now clear.
CAUTION
Neglecting to clear the SRAM memory area
reserved for TURN MATE i will cause to have
incorrect default values of the cutting cycles data.
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6.MANDATORY PARAMETERS GENERAL B-64254EN/04
6 MANDATORY PARAMETERS
In order to run TURN MATE i it is necessary to set the following
parameters.
(1) P3112#0(SGD)=0
This parameter setting disables servo waveform display.
If this parameter is set to 1, then no graphic display function
other than servo waveform display is available and TURN
MATE i will be not visible.
(2) No.3201#6=1
M02, M30, and M99, do not specify the end of the program.
(3) No.7100#0=1
In JOG mode Manual Handle feed is available.
(4) No.8650#0=1
If RESET key is pressed, then the key code is passed to TURN
MATE i.
(5) No.8650#1=1
If NC alarm is issued while the TURN MATE i is displayed then
the screen does not switch to the standard NC alarm screen.
(6) No.8701#4=1
Reading vacant P code macro variables is allowed.
(7) No.8701#6=1
TV check is skipped during edit operation.
(8) No.9000#0=0
The parameter to debug macro program must be zero.
(9) No.9000#7=0
This parameter must be set to zero.
If the parameter is set to 1 then TURN MATE i screen is not
updated during maching and the maching itself is not executed
correctly.
(10) No.9112≠0
The parameter specify the PMC R signal used by TURN MATE i
to communicate with the PMC.
(11) No.5002#0=0
Tool offset number is specified using the latest two digits of T
code.For example in T**xy the number xy identify the tool offset
number xy.
(12) No.6004#2=0
Tool position offset values are read with system variales #5121
through #5124.
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II. OPERATION
B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 1.SPINDLE
1 SPINDLE
It is necessary to set the spindle speed before any cutting operation.
If the spindle speed screen area on the Base Screen is pushed, then the
spindle speed setting screens are displayed.
Following screens are available to specify the spindle data.
(1) Setting screen for constant surface speed control OFF, tab CSS
OFF.
(2) Setting screen for constant surface speed control ON, tab CSS
ON.
(3) Setting screen for gear number, tab Gear-Number.
NOTE
If the spindle data are specified in the input data
screen of the cutting cycles, then it is not
necessary to specify the spindle speed data on
Spindle Speed Setting Screen.
< Reference >
By setting parameter No.9103#5=1, if Spindle control CW/CCW
button is pushed on the machine operator’s panel, then the Spindle
state (modal information of the CNC) is updated according to the data
saved in Spindle Setting Screen.
The operation is as follows.
(1) If in the Spindle Setting Screen the soft key [SET] is pushed,
then the inputted data are saved into Turn Mate i memory. The
data will hold into Turn Mate i memory as default spindle state
after Power OFF or RESET
(2) If Spindle control CW/CCW button is pushed on the machine
operator’s panel, then the Spindle state (modal information of the
CNC) is updated according to the data saved into the Spindle
Speed Setting Screen.
NOTE
1 It is necessary to adapt ladder program in order to
meet the above feature. Please refer to the
Appendix of “D.5 SETTING SPINDLE SPEED BY
CW/CCW BUTTON”.
2 Please note that when the [SET] soft key is pushed
on Spindle Setting screen, then the Spindle state
(modal information of the CNC) is not directly
updated. If the spindle control CW/CCW button is
pushed on the machine operator’s panel, then the
Spindle state (modal information of the CNC) is
updated according to the data saved into TURN
MATE i memory.
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1.SPINDLE OPERATION B-64254EN/04
1.1 CONSTANT SURFACE SPEED OFF
If tab CSS OFF is selected, then following screen is displayed. On this

screen the spindle speed is specified in rotations per minute.
CSS OFF Gear Number
CSS ON
SET Return to the

Base screen.
The workflow is as follows.
(1) Input into the data area named S-SET the desired spindle speed,
then push [INPUT] ( ) key.
(The message “KEY IN NUMERALS. (/MIN)” is displayed on
the bottom left side of the screen).
(2) Then push soft key [SET].
(3) The specified value in rotations per minutes is displayed next to
string S-SET on the upper left side of the screen.
(The value displayed next to S represents the actual spindle speed
read from the CNC).
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 1.SPINDLE
1.2 CONSTANT SURFACE SPEED ON
If tab CSS ON is selected, then following screen is displayed. On this

screen the spindle speed is specified in m/min.
SET
The workflow is as follows.
(1) Input into the data area named S-CSS the desired spindle speed,
(The message “KEY IN NUMERALS. (M/MIN, FEET/MIN)” is
displayed on the bottom left side of the screen).
(2) Input into the data area named S-MAX the value of the
maximum spindle speed, then push [INPUT] key ( ).
(The message “KEY IN NUMERALS. (/MIN)” is displayed on
the bottom left side of the screen).
(3) Then push [SET] button.
(4) The specified value for constant surface speed is displayed next
to string S-CSS on the left side of the screen. The specified value
for maximum spindle speed is displayed next to string S-MAX
on the left side of the screen
(The value displayed next to S represents the actual spindle speed

read from the CNC)
NOTE
The input unit for constant surface speed is
changed into feet/min by inch/metric parameter
switch.
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1.SPINDLE OPERATION B-64254EN/04
1.3 GEAR NUMBER
If tab Gear-Number is selected, then following screen is displayed.

Gear number from 1 to 4 can be specified on this screen.
Four icon buttons are displayed on the left side of the screen. To
specify the desired gear number it is necessary to push the
corresponding icon button.
It is also possible to specify the gear number by inputting the
corresponding numerical value from the MDI keyboard.
Gear number
SET
NOTE
1 Setting parameter No.9102#6 it is possible to
display/not display the Gear Number field.
2 Please set parameters No.9115-No.9118
specifying the M code used to select the gear
number. The corresponding M code is executed
upon selecting the gear number and pushing on
soft key [SET].
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 2.FEEDRATE
2 FEEDRATE
It is necessary to specify the feedrate before any cutting operation.
If the feedrate screen area on the Base Screen is pushed, then the
feedrate setting screen is displayed.
To return to the Base Screen push the [RET] button at the bottom right
of the screen.
SET RET
The operation method is as follows.
(1) The desired federate is input into the data area of F-SET, then
push [INPUT] ( ) key.
(The message “KEY IN NUMERALS. (MM/REV, INCH/REV)”
is displayed on the bottom left side of the screen).
(2) Then push [SET] button.
(3) The specified value of the feedrate is displayed next to string
F-SET on the left side of the screen.
The value displayed next to F represents actual feedrate read from the
CNC.
NOTE
1 The unit of the federate can be in mm/rev or
inch/rev.
2 If the feedrate is specified in the input data screen
of each cutting cycle, then it is not necessary to
specify the feedrate on the feedrate setting screen.
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3.TOOL OPERATION B-64254EN/04
3 TOOL
If the tool screen area on the Base Screen is pushed, then the tool
selection screen is displayed.
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 3.TOOL
3.1 TOOL SELECTION
The tool number that has been selected and the corresponding tool
offset values are displayed on the upper side of the screen.
To select a tool, push the corresponding button number and then push
[SET] button. Tool number will be stored into the corresponding NC
System Variable #4120.
To edit the tool offset data of the selected tool, push the [EDIT] button
at the bottom of the screen to display the tool offset setting screen and
change the tool offset values.
To deselect the selected tool, push the [T0] button at the bottom of the
screen. As a result, 0 will be displayed as selected tool and the offset
values will be displayed as zero.
To return to the Base Screen push the [RET] button at the bottom right
of the screen.
Tool selected
Tool Selection Tool Edit
T0
NOTE
1 Up to 16 tools can be registered in TURN MATE i.
2 Upon pressing the Tool Selection button, the tool
compensation will be affected according to setting
of parameter No.5002.
3 Tool nose radius compensation is not activated in
Tool selection screen.
4 Tool selection screen is displayed according to
setting of parameter No.9102#7.
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3.2 TOOL OFFSET
After selecting the tool if the Tool Edit button is pushed, then tool
offset set screen is displayed. In this screen is possible to edit tool data
for the selected tool.
3.2.1 Direct Input of Tool Offset Values

The tool data include tool nose radius R, virtual tool tip position TIP,
and offset values X-OFS and Z-OFS.
< Setting of tool offset in absolute value >
Move to Absolute tab.

Input tool offset values into input data fields OFS_X and OFS_Z,
To store the newly input tool offset values into the corresponding
System Variables of the selected tool, push [SET] key.
The actual offset values are displayed at the bottom left side of
the screen.
Absolute Incremental
Measure
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< Setting of tool offset in incremental value >
Move to Incremental tab.

It is possible to add or to subtract a certain amount from the
actual offset value and tool nose radius by inputting a value into
the data area OFS_X+ , OFS_Z+, and R+ and then pushing
[INPUT] ( ) key.
Push [SET] key to store the newly input tool offset values into
the corresponding System Variables of the selected tool.
NOTE
Tool offset value is set to Geometric offset only.
TURN MATE i does not used to Wear offset.
Therefore, please clear Wear offset value before
measure tool offset.
< Setting of tool nose radius >
Move to Absolute tab or Incremental tab.

Input the tool nose radius value into the data area R or R+, and
To store the newly input tool nose radius value into the
corresponding System Variables of the selected tool push [SET]
key.
The actual tool nose radius value is displayed at the bottom left
side of the screen.
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< Setting of virtual tool tip >
Move to Absolute tab or Incremental tab.

Input the corresponding value of virtual tool tip position into the
data area TIP, and then push [INPUT] ( ) key.
To store the newly input virtual tool tip into the corresponding
System Variables of the selected tool, push [SET] key.
The actual virtual tool tip selection is displayed at the bottom left
side of the screen.
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3.2.2 Measurement of Tool Offset Values

If Measure tab is displayed then X and Z coordinates values of the
tool offset can be directly measured.
NOTE
Only the tool with the corresponding number
assigned to system variable #4120 shall be directly
measured.
In other words, only the tool, with the corresponding
tool offset values active, shall be measured.
Example of screen of X coordinates value
Example of screen of Z coordinates value
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X and Z coordinates values of the tool offset can be measured

following the procedure described below.
< Measurement of X coordinates value >
(1) Measure the diameter of the workpiece.

(2) Touch with the tool the workpiece side moving along X
axis.
(3) Insert the value of the workpiece diameter in input item X.
(4) Push [SET] button.
(5) The value calculated from below expression is updated next
to OFS-X on the bottom left of the screen.
(Actual position of the X axis, read from system variable

#5041) - (diameter of workpiece) + (current offset value as
displayed in OFS-X data) = new X-OFS offset value.
< Measurement of Z coordinates value >
(1) Touch with the tool the workpiece face side moving along Z
axis.
(2) Insert the Z coordinate of workpiece face (usually 0) in
input item Z.
(4) The value calculated from below expression is updated next
to Z-OFS on the bottom left of the screen.
(5) Move to the tool selection screen and push the Tool
Selection soft key
(Actual position of the Z axis, read from system variable

#5042) - (Z coordinate of workpiece face) + (current offset
value as displayed in Z-OFS data) = new Z-OFS offset
value.
NOTE
If the tool data (offset, nose radius, tip) of the tool
assigned to system variable #4120 is edited or
measured, then the tool change command is
executed automatically.
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Example) Below a numerical example on how to set tool offset data.
10 Actual Position at the touching point:

X=45.0 (value of system variable #5041)
Z=15.0 (value of system variable #5042)
φ 40
Current tool offset value:
X=30.0
Z=5.0
Origin of workpiece
coordinate system
(1) Touch with the tool the workpiece side moving in X coordinate,
and measure the diameter of workpiece.
(2) In this example the diameter is 40, then input 40 in input item X,
and push [INPUT] ( ) key.

Result: (Actual position of the X axis, 45)-(diameter of
workpiece, 40)+ (current offset value X, 30) = (new X-OFS
offset value, 35)
(4) Touch with the tool the workpiece face side moving in Z
coordinate.
(5) Insert the Z coordinate of workpiece face in input item Z, in this

example Z coordinate of workpiece face is 10, then input 10 in
input item Z and push [INPUT] ( ) key.

Result: (Actual position of the Z axis, 15)-( the Z coordinate of
workpiece face, 10.0) + (current offset value Z, 5)= (new X-OFS
offset value, 10).
(7) Move to the tool selection screen and push the Tool Selection
soft key.
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4.WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM OPERATION B-64254EN/02
4 WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM

It is necessary to set the workpiece coordinate system each time a new
workpiece is attached to the chuck before start cutting.
It is assumed that the coordinate system of TURN MATE i is as

schematized in the picture below.
-X
+Z
-Z
+X
Push on the position screen area of the Base Screen to display the
workpiece coordinate system set screen. The actual position and the
active tool number are displayed on the upper left side of the screen.
On the bottom left side of the screen a guidance drawing is displayed.
Example of screen of X coordinates value
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 4.WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM
Example of screen of Z coordinates value
The components X and Z of the workpiece coordinate system can be

measured following the procedure described below.
< Measurement of X coordinates value >
(1) Measure the diameter of the workpiece

(2) Make the spindle rotate and touch with the tool the side surface
of the workpiece.
(3) Stop the spindle, and insert the diameter of the workpiece into
input item X.
(5) The new X coordinate value of the workpiece surface is
displayed on the upper left side of the screen.
< Measurement of Z coordinates value >
(1) Make the spindle rotate and touch with the tool the front surface
of the workpiece.
(2) Chose the Z coordinate value of the front surface of the
workpiece and insert the value into input item Z.
(4) The new Z coordinate value of the workpiece surface is displayed
on the upper left side of the screen.
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4.WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM OPERATION B-64254EN/02
Example)
Below a numerical example on how to set workpiece coordinate
system data.
10
φ 40
+Z
Origin of workpiece
coordinate system
+X
(1) Measure the diameter of the workpiece.
(2) Make the spindle rotate and touch with the tool the side
surface of the workpiece. Stop the spindle as soon as you
see the first chip.
(3) Input the measured value of the diameter (in this example
40.0) into the data area X coordinates, then push [INPUT]
( ) key.
(4) Push [SET] button (The new X coordinate value of the

workpiece surface will be displayed on the upper left side of
the screen, in this example 40.0 will be displayed).
(5) Make the spindle rotate and touch with the tool the front
surface of the workpiece. Stop the spindle as soon as you
see the first chip.
(6) Chose the Z coordinate value of the front surface of the

workpiece (in this example 10) and insert the value into
input item Z.
(7) Push [SET] button (The new Z coordinate value of the

workpiece surface will be displayed on the upper left side of
the screen, in this example 10.0 will be displayed).
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 5.MANUAL CUTTING IN A LIMITED AREA
5 MANUAL CUTTING IN A LIMITED AREA

The range of movements of the tool when moving with JOG switch or
manual pulse generator can be restricted in a limited area on the
following screen.
On the same screen is also possible to specify the JOG feedrate.
The range of the movements of the tool is permitted within a
rectangular area. Movements outside the area are prohibited.
Clear SET RET
< Setting of the tool movements range >

The range of movement of the tool can be defined by inputting
the boundary values for X and Z coordinate.
(1) Input into the data areas named [-X], [+X], [-Z], [+Z] the
boundary values for X and Z coordinate.
(2) After pushing [SET] button on the bottom right side of the
screen, the limited area becomes effective.
If the operator tries to move the tool over the boundary an
alarm is displayed and the tool is stopped. Then it is
possible to move the tool only in the opposite direction
(3) To release the bounds values push [Clear] or [RET] buttons

on the bottom left of the screen.
(4) If [RET] button is pushed, then bounds values are released

and the Base Screen is displayed.
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5.MANUAL CUTTING IN A LIMITED AREA OPERATION B-64254EN/02
By setting the parameter No.9103 #2 and #1 to 1, it is possible

to set the following JOG feedrate and the movement range
without using [SET] button.
RET
< Setting of JOG feedrate and the tool movement range>
The previous inputted value are displayed as default values in

each input item. If this window is closed and displayed again
later then the data specified on this window remain effective.
1. JOG feedrate
JOG cutting feedrate can be defined by inputting the Unit value

and the Feedrate value.
(1) The buttons MIN (Feed per minute) and REV (Feed per
revolution) are displayed at the bottom left side of the
screen when the cursor is moved to input item UNIT.
(2) If MIN (Feed per minute) is specified in UNIT field, then

the desired JOG feedrate value (in mm/min or inch/min) is
input into the data field F-JOG. Finally, [INPUT] ( )
key is pushed, and the jog feedrate is activated.
(3) If REV (Feed per revolution) is specified in UNIT field,

then the desired JOG feedrate value (in mm/rev or inch/rev)
is input into the data field F-JOG. Finally, [INPUT] ( )
key is pushed, and the jog feedrate is activated.
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 5.MANUAL CUTTING IN A LIMITED AREA
2. Tool movement range
The range of movements of the tool can be defined by specifying

the effectivity state and the boundary values for X and Z
coordinate.
(1) The buttons ON (Limit effective) and OFF (Limit

uneffective) are displayed at the bottom left side of the
screen when the cursor is moved to input item LIMIT.
(2) If OFF (Limit uneffective) is specified in LIMIT field, the

input field of [-X], [+X], [-Z], [+Z] are not displayed and
the limit is released.
(3) If ON (Limit effective) is specified in LIMIT field, the input

field of [-X], [+X], [-Z], [+Z] are displayed and the limit
becomes effective. Then the value is input into the data area
named [-X], [X], [-Z], [Z] the boundary values for X and Z
coordinate.
(4) After pushing [INPUT] ( ) key, the value becomes

effective.
If the operator tries to move the tool over the boundary an
alarm is displayed and the tool is stopped. Then it is
possible to move the tool only in the opposite direction
(5) If [RET] button is pushed, then bounds values are released

and the Base Screen is displayed.
CAUTION
1 As this feature uses Stored Stroke Check 2
(No.1300#0, No.1310#0, No.1322, No.1323),
if this screen is displayed then the original data are
invalid. In other screens except this screen, Stored
Stroke Check 2 is valid, because TURN MATE i
return the data to the original values.
2 As this feature uses the JOG feedrate parameters
if this screen is displayed then, the original data are
invalid. In other screens except this screen, JOG
feedrate specified in parameters No.1402#4 and
No.1423 is valid, because TURN MATE i returns
the data to the original values.
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6.CUTTING CYCLE OPERATION B-64254EN/02
6 CUTTING CYCLE
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 6.CUTTING CYCLE
6.1 CREATION OF CUTTING CYCLE
Below the workflow to create a new cutting cycle is described.
(1) To display the cutting cycle selection screen push the guidance
drawing on the Base Screen.
(2) To select the desired cycle menu push on the corresponding

drawing in the CYCLE tab.
(3) The DETAIL tab is automatically displayed, to select the desired

cycle push the corresponding drawing.
(4) The input data screen is automatically displayed. Fill in the cycle
data
(5) To save the data and to return to the Base Screen push the SAVE
key.
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6.CUTTING CYCLE OPERATION B-64254EN/02
6.2 EDITING CUTTING CYCLE
Below the workflow to edit a cutting cycle is described.
(1) To display the input data screen of the cutting cycle push the
cycle data area on the Base Screen.
(2) Data can be edited on the cycle input data screen.
(3) To save the data and to return to the Base Screen push the SAVE
key.
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 6.CUTTING CYCLE
6.3 CYCLE INPUT DATA SCREEN
The layout of the input data screen is described below.
Figure Method
Condition
*
Cycle data
Guidance
drawing and
touch screen
for data input
Delete Button Save Button Cancel Button
(1) Guidance drawing

In this area of the screen the guidance drawing of the cutting
cycle being edited is displayed. The guidance drawing of the
cutting cycle changes according to the input data in focus. For
some data this area of the screen is used to input data
(2) Tabs
Input data are divided within Figure, Method, and Condition,
tabs.
(3) Cycle data

Cycle data define cutting conditions, geometry and cutting
methods, of the profile to be cut.
Asterisk symbol “*” next to an input data means that the input
data can be left blank.
(4) Save button

Push [SAVE] button to save the input data in memory and to
return to the Base Screen.
(5) Cancel button

Push [Cancel] button to cancel input data and to return to the
Base Screen without saving.
(6) Delete button

Push [Delete] button to delete input data and to return to the Base
Screen without saving.
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7.FREE FIGURE OPERATION B-64254EN/02
7 FREE FIGURE
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 7.FREE FIGURE
7.1 FREE FIGURE INPUT DATA SCREEN
Pushing on the guidance drawing screen area the following screen

appears.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) (5)
(6) [CAL] [DEL] [RET]
Free figure input data screen
The screen is composed of the following six areas.
(1) List of figure elements

This list shows the figure elements specifying the figure being
edited.
(2) Figure element buttons

To insert a new figure element is necessary to push the
corresponding button.
(3) Drawing area

The resulting figure being edited is displayed.
(4) Message display area

The NC alarm messages or the error messages are displayed.
(5) Processing data number of cycle

The cycle number being edited is displayed.
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(6) Soft keys

CAL : Soft key to update the figure in case a figure element is
modified.
DEL : Soft key to delete the figure element selected.
RET : Soft key to return to cycle input data screen.
NOTE
The maximum number of figure elements for each
free figure cycle is 10.
If the parameter No.9104 #0 #1 is set to 1, it is
possible to extend the maximum number from 10 to
15 or 30.
But, it takes longer time to start a free figure cycle
than 10 elements.
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7.1.1 List of Figure Elements

Each figure element is characterized by a set of input data.
The input data value is assigned by inputting the numerical value into
the corresponding edit box and then pushing the [INPUT] ( ) key.
The icons below represent each figure element.
Start Point
Straight Line
Counterclockwise Arc
Clockwise Arc
R Corner Radius
C Corner Chamfer
NOTE
1 Either a diameter or radius amount of travel along
X can be applied.
The choice is specified by parameter No. 1006#3.
If a diameter is set to be used for specifying the
amount of travel along X axis then “DX” is
displayed in front of each edit box related to X axis.
If a radius is set to be used for specifying the
amount of travel along X axis then “X” is displayed
in front of each edit box related to X axis.
2 Following input data are subject to below
constraints:
·X≥0
· -360 < A < 360
·R>0
·C>0
3 [DELETE] ( ), [ALTER] ( ) and [INSERT]
( ) on the MDI keyboard are not effective.
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7.1.2 Figure Elements Button

The following figure elements buttons are available to define the free
figure.
Nine different figure elements are available.

(1) Straight line X, Z:
It is defined specifying the end coordinates (X,Z).
(2) Straight line X, A:
It is defined specifying the end coordinate X and angle A.
(3) Straight line Z, A:
It is defined specifying the end coordinate Z and angle A.
(4) Counterclockwise circular arc R:
It is defined specifying the end coordinates (X,Z) and radius R.
(5) Counterclockwise circular arc I, K:
It is defined specifying the end coordinates (X,Z) and center
point of the arc (I,K).
(6) Clockwise and circular arc R:
It is defined specifying the end coordinates (X,Z) and radius R.
(7) Clockwise circular arc I,K:
It is defined specifying the end coordinates (X,Z) and center
point of the arc (I,K).
(8) Corner Radius R:
It is defined specifying the radius R of the arc in the corner.
(9) Corner Chamfer C:
It is defined specifying the amount C of chamfer in the corner.
If any of the figure elements button is pushed, then the corresponding
figure element is inserted just below the element where the cursor is
positioned.
NOTE
Angle A is counterclockwise (+) and clockwise(-)
around –Z axis as follows.
－A
－Z
＋A
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7.1.3 Drawing Area
The figure being edited is displayed.
Start Point
Figure element where the cursor is located
The figure is updated in the following cases.
(1) When a new graphic element is inserted at the bottom of the

figure element list.
(2) When CAL soft key is pushed.
(3) When the RET soft key is pushed.
NOTE
1 : This icon represents the start point of the
figure.
2 The figure is always automatically scaled in order
to fit in the drawing area.
3 The selected figure element is highlighted in the
drawing area with the corresponding line in a
different color than the rest of the figure.
4 If there is a wrongly defined figure element, only
the preceding defined figure elements are drawn in
the drawing area, the rest are discarded.
7.1.4 Message Display Area

The NC alarm message or the error message is displayed.
If there is an undefined figure element then an error message is
displayed.
7.1.5 Processing Data Number of Cycle

The cycle number being edited is displayed.
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7.1.6 Soft Key

(1) CAL soft key:
Soft key to update the drawing after a figure element has been
modified.
In the following cases it is necessary to update the figure.
• Insertion of a new figure element not at the bottom of the

list.
• Alteration of a figure element data
• Deletion of a figure element
NOTE
1 If CAL soft key is not pushed, the drawing is not
updated in case a data is altered, deleted, or a new
figure element is inserted not at the bottom of the
list.
2 If the solution of the geometry allows two or more
arcs then the software will automatically select the
arc with the shortest path.
(2) DEL soft key:

The figure element, where the cursor is placed, will be deleted.
A confirmation message is displayed before actual deletion.
(3) RET soft key:

Soft key to return to cycle input data screen.
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7.2 CREATION OF A NEW FREE FIGURE
(1) When the free figure input screen is opened, the start point block
is inserted automatically.
(2) The cursor moves to the next edit box when data is input, and
then MDI [INPUT] ( ) key is pushed.
(3) The figure being edited is always automatically scaled in order to

fit into the drawing area.
(4) If any of the figure elements button is pushed, then the

corresponding figure element is inserted just below the figure
element where the cursor is positioned.
NOTE
1 If the free figure contains pockets or overhang then
an alarm will occur during machining.
Free figures with following characteristics can be
machined:
- Outer free figure → monotonously decreasing
- Outer back figure → monotonously increasing
- Inner free figure → monotonously increasing
When the parameter No.9104#7 is set to 1, the

above restriction can be removed. Please refer to
“12 NON-MONOTONIC FREE FIGURE CYCLES”.
2 If there is a wrongly defined figure element then the

cursor moves on to the wrong block and a
message alarm is displayed.
3 If there is a wrongly defined figure element, then
only the preceding defined figure elements are
drawn in the drawing area, the rest are discarded.
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7.3 EDITING A FREE FIGURE
(1) The cursor can be moved to any edit box by using cursor keys
(←, →, ↑, ↓).
(2) Data can be altered by inserting a new value and then pushing
[INPUT] ( ) key.
(3) If any of the figure elements button is pushed, then the

corresponding figure element is inserted just below the figure
element where the cursor is positioned.
(4) If [DEL] key is pushed, then the contour block where the cursor
is positioned, is deleted.
(5) [CAL] soft key is used to update the drawing in case a figure
element is modified.
NOTE
If [CAL] key is not pushed, then the drawing is not
updated
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7.4 STORAGE OF A FREE FIGURE
To store the figure is necessary to push the soft key [RET]. After
pressing RET two cases are possible.
(1) In case of error

The cursor moves to the edit box of the undefined graphic
element and a pop up window appears showing the error message
and a confirmation message. Soft keys [YES] and [NO] are
displayed.
By pushing the soft key [YES] only first portion of the figure,
composed by up to the last correct figure element, is displayed in
the guidance window area of the cycle. The second part of the
figure, from the incorrect figure element until the latest element,
is discarded.
SAVE CAN
To return to the base screen and to save the free figure created is
necessary to push soft key [SAVE].
To return to the base screen without saving the free figure

created is necessary to push soft key [CAN].
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(2) In case of no error

The final shape of the part is displayed in guidance drawing area.
The area of the part material is dark painted.
SAVE CAN
To return to the base screen and to save the free figure created is
necessary to push soft key [SAVE].
To return to the base screen without saving the free figure

created is necessary to push soft key [CAN].
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 8.LANGUAGE, UNIT, FINISHING AMOUNT
8 LANGUAGE, UNIT, FINISHING AMOUNT

If the Setting button on the Base Screen is pushed, then set screen is
displayed. Within the set screen is possible to set the language, the
measurement unit and to specify the default finish amount.
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8.LANGUAGE, UNIT, FINISHING AMOUNT OPERATION B-64254EN/02
8.1 LANGUAGE SELECTION
To change the language of the messages it is necessary to push the

button corresponding to the desired language.
Selected
language
NOTE
Soon after the language selection it is necessary to
switch off and then on the CNC.
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 8.LANGUAGE, UNIT, FINISHING AMOUNT
8.2 INCH/METRIC SELECTION
Measurement unit can be switched by pushing the corresponding

button.
Selected unit.
WARNING
1 After switching measurement unit, the software
does not convert the data of the cycles already
programmed into the new measurement unit.
2 Switching between inch and metric inputs does not
convert the measurement units of data such as the
workpiece origin offset, parameter, and current
position. Before starting the machine, therefore,
determine which measurement units are being
used. Attempting to perform an operation with
invalid data specified may damage the tool, the
machine itself, the workpiece, or cause injury to the
user.
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8.LANGUAGE, UNIT, FINISHING AMOUNT OPERATION B-64254EN/02
8.3 DEFAULT FINISHING AMOUNT VALUES
For the following cutting cycles is possible to specify a default finish

amount value:
(1) Standard Corner cycle

(2) Taper cycle
(3) Arc of circle cycle
(4) Free figure cycle
(5) Grooving cycle
The data inserted on this screen are used as default finish amount
values in the corresponding cutting cycles.
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 9.ALARMS AND OPERATOR MESSAGES
9 ALARMS AND OPERATOR MESSAGES

If the message display area on the bottom left side corner of the Base
Screen is pushed, then alarm screen is displayed.
ALARM MSG
If tab ALARM is pushed then NC alarm and the external alarm

messages are displayed.
If tab MSG is pushed then operator messages are displayed.
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10.CALCULATOR FUNCTION OPERATION B-64254EN/02
10 CALCULATOR FUNCTION
When numeric data is input, expressions for arithmetic operations,
trigonometric functions, square root calculations, and so forth can be
input for calculation.
1. Applications
The calculator function can be used for cycle data input, free
figure data input, setting of various data items. (Workpiece
coordinate system etc.)
2. Calculation methods
(1) Arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division)
Arithmetic operations are performed using the key
operations described below. The result of a calculation is
displayed at the cursor position for input data.
(a) Addition : 100.+200. [INPUT]
(b) Subtraction : 100.-200. [INPUT]
(c) Multiplication : 100.*200. [INPUT]
(d) Division : 100./200. [INPUT]
Example of input
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 10.CALCULATOR FUNCTION
(2) Trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent, arcsine,

arccosine, arctangent)
Trigonometric function calculations are made using the key
(a) Sin : SIN[45] [INPUT]
(b) Cosine : COS[45] [INPUT]
(c) Tangent : TAN[45] [INPUT]
(d) Arcsine : ASIN[0.5] [INPUT]
(e) Arccosine : ACOS[0.5] [INPUT]
(f) Arctangent : ATAN[20,2] [INPUT]
(Note that for an arctangent calculation, a special format

using two arguments is required. Enter data according to the
format ATAN[a,b]. arctan(a/b) is calculated.)
For a calculation, [ ] is required at all times.
(3) Square root

A square root calculation is made using the key operations
described below. The result of a calculation is displayed at
the cursor position for input data.
(a) Square root : SQRT[45] [INPUT]
(4) Exponential functions

Exponential function calculations are made using the key
(a) Exponential function 1 (An exponential function of e =
2.718... can be calculated.) :
EXP[4][INPUT]
(b) Exponential function 2 ("a" raised to the power of "b"
can be calculated.) :
PWR[4,3] [INPUT]
(Note that for a calculation of exponential function 2, a

special format using two arguments is required. Enter data
according to the format PWR[a,b]. "a" raised to the power
of "b" is calculated.)
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10.CALCULATOR FUNCTION OPERATION B-64254EN/02
(5) Logarithmic functions (common logarithm, natural

logarithm)
Logarithmic function calculations are made using the key
(a) Common logarithm : LOG[45] [INPUT]
(b) Natural logarithm : LN[45] [INPUT]
(6) Absolute value

An absolute value calculation is made using the key
(a) Absolute value : ABS[-45] [INPUT]
(7) Rounding
Rounding operations are performed using the key
(a) Rounding 1 (rounding off to an integer) :
RND[1.234] [INPUT]
(b) Rounding 2 (rounding off "a" to the decimal places
specified by "b") :
RND2[1.267,0.01] [INPUT]
(Note that for a calculation of rounding 2, a special format

using two arguments is required. Enter data according to the
format RND[a,b]. The value of "a" is rounded off to the
decimal places specified by "b". As "b", do not specify a
value other than 1, 0.1, 0.01, and so forth.)
(8) Discarding
This operation discards all decimal places. A discarding
operation is performed using the key operations described
below. The result of a calculation is displayed at the cursor
position for input data.
(a) Discarding : FIX[1.234] [INPUT]
(9) Circle ratio

A circle ratio calculation is made using the key operations
described below. The circle ratio 3.14... is indicated.
(a) Circle ratio : PAI [INPUT]
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 11.CYCLE MEMORY POSITION SCREEN
11 CYCLE MEMORY POSITION SCREEN

If the cycle memory position number is pushed on the base screen,
then the cycle memory position screen is displayed as follows.
2
3
[SET] key [DEL] key [RET] key
1. Cycle memory position button

There are 40 buttons. If the [SET] key is pushed, then the desired
cycle memory position number is selected and the base screen is
displayed. The icon which represents the cycle type is displayed
on the button. The icon is not displayed on the button in the case
there is no cycle.
2. Cycle name and cutting condition display

The cycle name and cutting condition of the cycle highlighted by
the cursor are displayed in the area marked by the balloon 2 in
the above picture.
3. Input buffer
The cycle memory position numbers which are inputted with
MDI key are displayed in the area marked by the balloon 3 in the
above picture. This area is used to specify the deletion of
multiple cutting cycles.
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11.CYCLE MEMORY POSITION SCREEN OPERATION B-64254EN/02
11.1 CYCLE SELECTION
The cycle data can be selected by the following operations.
(1) The operator selects the cycle memory position by pushing on the
cycle memory position button or moving the cursor with
[↑][↓][←][→] keys on MDI.
As to the below picture, the cycle memory position 7 is selected.
(2) The content of the cycle memory position is displayed at the

screen below.
(3) The operator pushes the [SET] key, and the desired cycle is
selected and displayed on the base screen.
(4) The operator pushes the [RET] key, and the base screen is
displayed without selection.
Cycle memory position 7 is

selected.
The content of Cycle memory

position 7 is displayed.
[SET] key [DEL] key [RET] key
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 11.CYCLE MEMORY POSITION SCREEN
11.2 CYCLE DELETION
The data of one or more cycles can be deleted by the following

operations.
(1) The cycle memory position number of cycle to be deleted is

specified. Following two methods to specify it are available.
(a) The cycle memory position button is pressed for deleting

one cycle.
(b) The cycle memory position number of cycles to be deleted
are input in Input Buffer with the MDI key for deleting two
or more cycles.
(2) If the operator pushes the [DEL] key, then the deletion
confirmation window is displayed. In addition, the buttons of the
selected cycles (1 - 4, 12, 15, 24, and 27 in below pictures) are
displayed in the dark gray as follows.
Deletion confirmation window
Input
Buffer
(3) If the [YES] soft-key is pressed, then the deletion confirmation

window closes and the data of the specified cycles are deleted.
(4) If the [NO] soft-key is pressed, then the deletion confirmation

window closes without any deletion.
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11.CYCLE MEMORY POSITION SCREEN OPERATION B-64254EN/02
The input format of Input Buffer is as follows.
Case-1) No input
If nothing is input into the input buffer, then the data of the
cycle, where the cursor is positioned, is selected.
Case-2) Specification of one cycle number

Format : X
If a number X is input, then the cycle at position X is
selected
Case-3) Specification of multiple cycles

Format : X1,X2,*,*,
If two or more numbers (X1,X2, ...) delimited by the
comma are input, then the cycles at position "X1", "X2", ...
are selected.
Case-4) Range specification

Format : XS-XE
The cycles data from position “XS" to “XE" are selected.
Case-5) Combination of multiple and range specification

Format : X1, X2, XS-XE
It is possible to combine the selection of multiple cycles
with the selection of a range of cycles.
Case-6) Input other than the above mentioned

If signs other than the comma, the hyphen and numbers
from 1-40 are input, then message "INPUT VALUE IS
NOT CORRECT " is displayed.
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION12.NON-MONOTONIC FREE FIGURE CYCLES
12 NON-MONOTONIC FREE FIGURE

CYCLES
In Free figure cycles, profiles with following course of the curve are
available.
NOTE
This feature is available by setting the parameter
9104#7.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9104 NMS
NMS On the input data screen of Free figure cycle,

0 : Editing of non-monotonic figures is disabled.
1 : Editing of non-monotonic figures is enabled.
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12.NON-MONOTONIC FREE FIGURE CYCLESOPERATION B-64254EN/02
12.1 TOOL PATH FOR NON-MONOTONIC FIGURES
The tool path for non-monotonic figures is as follows.
12.1.1 Cutting Cycle with Automatic In-feeding (D-CUT>0)

(1) If the X coordinate position of the tool, at the time the cycle is
started, is larger than the X coordinates of the profile edited, then
the tool path is as follows.
Inputted profile
(2) In inner turning if the X coordinate position of the tool, at the

time the cycle is started, is smaller than the X coordinates of the
profile edited, then the tool path is as follows.
Inputtedprofile
Inputted
Inputted profile
profile
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(3) If the element, which intersects first with the cutting path, is part
of the inputted profile, then the tool path is as follows.
Inputted profile
12.1.2 Cutting Cycle with Manual In-feeding (D-CUT=0)

If the element, which intersects first with the cutting path, is part of
the inputted profile, the tool path is as follows.
X
Inputted profile
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12.2 RESTRICTION IN CREATING NON-MONOTONIC FIGURES
The inputted profile is not checked during editing and cutting motion.
Therefore, the inputted profile has to meet the following requirement
in order to execute correct and safe cutting motions.
[Requirement] : The straight segment which connect the start

point of the figure to the end point of the figure
must lay outside of work-piece.
<Example 1. Outer inputted profile, which meets the requirement>
Z
Start point
Inputted profile
Straight segment
connecting Start
End point point to End point.
<Example 2. Outer inputted profile, which meets the requirement>
Inputted profile
End point
Straight segment
connecting Start
X
point to End point.
Start point
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<Example 3. Outer inputted profile, which does not meet the requirement>
In this case, it is not possible to cut correctly.
Start point
Inputted profile
Straight segment
connecting Start
point to End point.
End point
The tool path is as follows.
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<Example 4. Outer inputted profile, which does not meet the requirement>
In this case, it is not possible to cut correctly.
End point Start point

Inputted profile
Straight segment
connecting Start
point to End point.
X
The tool path is as follows.
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12.3 RESTRICTION IN EXECUTIING CYCLES WITH

NON-MONOTONIC FIGURES
12.3.1 Tool Angle Checking

Cutting motions are calculated without taking into account the actuale
tool nose angle and tool cutting angle of the tool being used.
The software assumes that the tool angles are fit for the programmed
figure. So, in the figure showed in below picture, the tool will
interfere with the work-piece.
Non-cutting portion
12.3.2 Interference Checking to Work-piece

The interference checking with the work-piece in the escape motion at
the end of the rouging cycle is not executed. So, in the overhang
profile showed below, the tool will interfere the work-piece.
Roughing end point
・
・
・
・
・
Escape motion to move clearance X
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13.SEQUENTIAL EXECUTION OF CYCLES OPERATION B-64254EN/02
13 SEQUENTIAL EXECUTION OF CYCLES

The following functions are available.
(1) Function to create a program by selecting two or more machining

(2) Function to execute the program created in (1)
'Single execution function' will be referred to the execution of one

cycle at the time (one by one).
'Sequential execution function' will be referred to the creation of a
program, linking more cycles, and to the execution of this program.
'Process' will be referred to a cycle and a common tool change
position.
Single execution function Sequential execution function
Program
Machining cycle 1 Process 1 Machining cycle 1
Machining cycle 2 Process 2 Machining cycle 2
Process 3 Machining cycle 3

Machining cycle 3
NOTE
Sequential execution function is available by
setting parameter 9102#5.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9102 SEQ
SEQ Sequential execution function

0 : is not available.
1 : is available.
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 13.SEQUENTIAL EXECUTION OF CYCLES
13.1 PROCESS LIST SCREEN
13.1.1 Layout of Process List Screen

The screen of Sequential execution function is displayed as follows.
We call it “Process List screen”.
(1)
(2) (3)
(4)
[INSERT] [ALTER] [DELET] [COMMEN] [ITEM]
(1) Program tab

The program tabs from 1 to 5are displayed.
(2) Program comment sentence

The comment sentence registered in the program is displayed.
(3) Tool change position

Coordinates of the tool change position are displayed.
(4) Cycles list

Cycle nameand cutting conditions are displayed.
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13.1.2 Cycles List

The following information is displayed in the list.
Display item Content

NO. Execution order of the cycles
CYCLE Machining cycle name
CUT Cutting method
FIGURE Type of the figure
AREA Cutting area
T Tool number.
S Spindle speed.
CSS Constant surface speed ON/OFF
F Feed rate
ID ID number of the machining cycle
D-CUT Depth of cut
XA Approach point X coordinates value
ZA Approach point Z coordinates value
The above information is displayed dividing them into the following

two displays items.Pushing [ITEM] key is possible to toggle between
Display item 1 and Display item 2.
(1) Display item 1
(2) Display item 2
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13.2 OPERATION ON PROCESS LIST SCREEN
13.2.1 Screen Change between Base and Process List

If the [MODE] key is pushed, then the screen toggles between Base
screen and Process list screen.
Base screen
[ ] [LIMIT] [SETING] [←] [→]
[MODE] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Process list screen
[INSERT] [ALTER] [DELET] [COMEN] [ITEM]
[MODE] [ ] [ALLDEL] [TOLPS] [REWIN]
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13.2.2 Insertion of Process

If the [INSERT] key is pushed, then the Cycle Selection screen, to
insert a process in the program, is displayed.
The operator pushes the button number, corresponding to the process
he wants to insert in the program, and then pushes the [EXEC] key to
add the process in the program.
[INSERT] [ ALTER] [DELET] [COMEN] [ITEM]
Cycle Selection screen
[EXEC] [ ] [ ] [ ] [RET]
The process is inserted as a process on Process list screen.
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NOTE
1 In Cycle selection screen, on each button is
displayed the icon of the corresponding cycle. No
icon is not displayed in case no cycle is associated
to the button.
2 If the selected cycle is empty, then the machining
cycle menu select screen is displayed so that
operator can create a new machining cycle.
3 The process is inserted after ctual cursor position
in Process list screen. If you want to insert a cycle
to the first row, please move the cursor to “%” in
the upper part of Process list screen, and insert the
process.
4 Pushing [INSERT] ( ) key of MDI has the same
effect as pushing [EXEC] key.
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13.2.3 Alteration of Process

If the [ALTER] key is pushed, then the data input screen of machining
cycle, where the cursor is located, is displayed.
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ SAVE ] [CAN]
The process is altered on Process list screen.
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13.2.4 Deletion of One Process

If the [DELET] key is pushed, then the process, where the cursor is
located, is deleted from the Process List.
The process is deleted from the Process List.
13.2.5 Deletion of All Processes

If you want to delete all processes, please push the [ALLDEL] of next
soft-key.
[INSERT] [ALTER] [DELET] [COMEN] [ITEM]
All processes are deleted from the Process List.
NOTE
When the [DELET] or [ALLDEL] is pushed, a pop
up window of confirmation message is displayed.
By pushing [YES] key, the process is deleted from
the Process list screen.
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13.2.6 Comment Editing

If the [COMEN] key is pushed, then window, to input or edit the
program comment, is displayed.
The operator inputs the comment, and then pushes the [OK] key to
register it into the program.
Window for editing the comment
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ OK ] [CAN]
The comment is registered into a program.
NOTE
The maximum length for the comment is 30
character
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13.2.7 Program Selection

The program can be selected from PROGRAM 1 to PROGRAM 5 by
pushing MDI key [←] [→] or touching the tab portation.
The program number is changed by

pushing MDI key [←] [→] or touching tab
portion.
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13.2.8 Program Execution

It is possible to execute a program from the Process list screen.
(1) It is possible to start the execution of the program from the

process where the cursor is located.
- The operator can move the cursor on any process before
pressing cycle start.
- If [REWIN] key is pushed, then the cursor is positioned on
the first process.
(2) The position, spindle speed, feed rate and T code are updated
during execution.
(3) The cursor is moved on the process, which is being executed.
NOTE
In Sequential execution function, the process of
Cutting Cycle with manual in-feeding (D-CUT=0)
can not be executed. When it is executed, the
alarm of PS3045 “Wrong Cutting Depth” is
displayed on the screen.
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13.2.9 Setting of Tool Change Position

If the [TOLPS] key is pushed, then window for setting the tool change
position is displayed.
The operator moves the tool (in JOG or HND mode) to a preferred
position as Tool Change Position and then pushes [SET] and [OK]
keys to register it into the program.
Window for setting the tool

change position
[SET] [ ] [ ] [ OK ] [CAN]
The current position in machine coordinate system is

set into the “SET OF TOOL-CHG-POS” window as Tool
Change Position.
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The operation to set the tool change position is as follows.
(1) The operator opens the window for setting the tool change
position by pushing [TOLPS] key.
(2) The operator moves the tool in JOG/HND mode to a preferred
position as tool change position.
(3) The operator pushes [SET] key and the current position in
machine coordinate system is set into the “SET OF
TOOL-CHG-POS” window.
(4) Then the operator pushes [OK] key and the data of the window is
registered into the program.
NOTE
1 Tool change position will be common for all cycles
of a program.
2 TURN MATE i uses the second reference position
(G30) of parameter No.1241 as the tool change
position. When the operator set the tool change
position to the window or selects the other
program, TURN MATE i overwrites them to the
parameter No.1241
3 Tool change position on Process list screen is
displayed according to parameter 9202#3.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9202 TPD
TPD Tool change position

0 : is not displayed on Process list screen.
1 : is displayed on Process list screen.
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13.2.10 Setting of Approach Position

After the tool change, the tool approaches the work-piece in Rapid
traverse. So, the operator can define a safe approach position in each
machining cycle.
The item of Approach position [XA], [ZA] are displayed on the input
data screen. of METH tab for each cycle.
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ SAVE ] [CAN]
NOTE
The item of Approach position is displayed on the
input data screen according to parameter 9202#2..
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9202 APD
APD The item of Approach position [XA], [ZA]

0 : are not displayed on the input data screen of METH tab.
1 : are displayed on the input data screen of METH tab.
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13.3 TOOL MOTION BEFORE CUTTING CYCLE
The meaning of each position is as follows.

• Tool initial position : Position of tool when cycle start button is
pushed
• Tool change position : Position where tool is exchanged
(The turret rotates at this position)
• Approach position : Passed position when moving from tool
change position to cutting start position
• Cutting start position : Position where cutting begins
The tool motion before machining cycle is shown in the following
figure.
Cutting Start Position

X
(3) Tool Initial Position

(4)
Approach Position
(2) (1)
(5)
Tool Change Position
(1) Order of axes movement from Tool Initial Position to Tool

Change Position is done according to the parameter No.9202 #5,
#6 and #7.
(2) Order of axes approach movement from Tool Change Position to
Approach Position is done according to the parameter No.9202
#5, #6 and #7.
(3) Order of axes approach movement from Approach Position to
Cutting Start Position is set suitably and automatically by TURN
MATE i.
(4) Order of axes escape movement from Cutting Start Position to
Approach Position is set suitably and automatically by TURN
MATE i.
(5) Order of axes escape movement from Approach Position to Tool
Change Position is done according to the parameter No.9202 #5,
#6 and #7.
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#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9202 AP1 AP2 AP3
AP3 Order of axes movement in Inner Cycle

0 : X → Z axes approach movement
Z → X axes escape movement
1 : Z → X axes approach movement
X → Z axes escape movement
AP2 Order of axes movement in Outer Back Cycle
AP1 Order of axes movement in Outer Cycle
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14.MDI KEY OPERATION FUNCTION (OPTIONAL FUNCTION) OPERATION B-64254EN/02
14 MDI KEY OPERATION FUNCTION

(OPTIONAL FUNCTION)
It is possible to operate TURN MATE i only with MDI key using this
function. That is, Operation without touch panel is available in TURN
MATE i.
The screen area in focus is highlighted with a thick line. This is

called a Button Cursor.
Button cursor
The Button Cursor can be moved with cursor keys [↑], [↓], [←], [→]
of MDI key. Moreover, if the [INPUT] key of MDI key is pushed,
then the selected screen is displayed same as pushing the
corresponding screen area with a touch panel display.
NOTE
1 This function is an optional function of TURN
MATE i.
2 This function needs the following CNC software
series and edition.
Series 0i -TC : D6B1 / Ed.8 or later
Series 0i -TC : D6C1 / Ed.3 or later
Series 0i Mate-TC : D711 / Ed.7 or later
The method of each screen of moving the button cursor is explained.
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 14.MDI KEY OPERATION FUNCTION (OPTIONAL FUNCTION)
14.1 BASE SCREEN
Each screen area is identified as follows.
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) (8)
The Button Cursor is moved by pushing each cursor key [↑], [↓], [←],
[→] as shown in the following table.
Position of Destination of Destination of Destination of Destination of

button cursor pressed [↑] key pressed [↓] key pressed [→] key pressed [←] key
(1) (7) (5) (2) (2)
(2) (8) (3) (1) (1)
(3) (2) (6) (4) (1)
(4) (2) (6) (1) (3)
(5) (1) (7) (6) (6)
(6) (3) (8) (5) (5)
(7) (5) (1) (8) (8)
(8) (6) (2) (7) (7)
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14.2 CYCLE SELECTION SCREEN
(1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6) (7) (8)
(9) (10)
(11)
Position of button Destination of Destination of Destination of Destination of

cursor pressed [↑] key pressed [↓] key pressed [→] key pressed [←] key
(1) - (3) (2) (2)
(2) - (4) (1) (1)
(3) (1) (6) (4) (5)
(4) (2) (7) (5) (3)
(5) (11) (8) (3) (4)
(6) (3) (9) (7) (8)
(7) (4) (10) (8) (6)
(8) (5) (11) (6) (7)
(9) (6) (1) (10) (11)
(10) (7) (2) (11) (9)
(11) (8) (5) (9) (10)
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14.3 CYCLE INPUT DATA SCREEN
(1) (2) (3)

(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(4) (5)

(1) - (6) (2) (3)
(2) - (6) (3) (1)
(3) - (6) (1) (2)
(4) - - (5) (5)
(5) - - (6) (4)
(6) (2) (7) - (4)
(7) (6) (8) - (4)
(8) (7) (9) - -
(9) (8) (6) - -
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14.4 FREE FIGURE INPUT DATA SCREEN
The figure element buttons becomes effective by pressing [INS]

soft-key or [INSERT] key of MDI keyboard, then the Button Cursor
is displayed.
Figure element buttons
[ INS] [ ] [ CAL] [ DEL] [RET]
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [RET]
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The contour block is inserted after the figure element button is

selected, then the Button Cursor disappears.
NOTE
If the data in final edit box is inputted (number +
[INPUT] key on MDI), then [INS] soft-key is
automatically pressed, and the figure element
button becomes effective. So, it is not necessary to
press the [INS] soft-key.
(1) (2) (3)
(4) (5)
(6) (7)
(8) (9)

(1) (8) (4) (2) (3)
(2) (9) (5) (3) (1)
(3) - - (1) (2)
(4) (1) (6) (5) (5)
(5) (2) (7) (4) (4)
(6) (4) (8) (7) (7)
(7) (5) (9) (6) (6)
(8) (6) (1) (9) (9)
(9) (7) (2) (8) (8)
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14.5 PROCESS LIST SCREEN
(2)
(1)
(3) (4)
(5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
(10)
(11)

(1) (11) (5) (2) (2)
(2) (10) (3) (1) (1)
(3) (2) (5) (4) (1)
(4) (2) (10) (1) (3)
(5) (1) (10) (6) (9)
(6) (1) (10) (7) (5)
(7) (1) (10) (8) (6)
(8) (3) (10) (9) (7)
(9) (3) (10) (5) (8)
(10) (5) (Note 1) (11) (Note 2) - -
(11) (10) (1) - -
NOTE
1 At the time the [↑] key is presssed the cursor is at
the top of the Process List
2 At the time the [↓] key is presssed the cursor is at
the bottom of the Process List
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 15.MEMORY CARD
15 MEMORY CARD
The cycle data and the program can be input and output with a
memory card.
1. Cycle data
(1) Output from CNC to memory card

The cycle data or plural cycles data (All cycle data) can be
output to memory card.
(2) Input from memory card to CNC

The cycles data can be input to CNC.
Moreover, it is possible to input the cycle data by changing
the cycle memory position number.
(3) Format of memory card

When a memory card never formatted is used, the operator
can format it.
2. Program
(1) Output from CNC to memory card

A program can be output to memory card.
(2) Input from memory card to CNC

The program can be input to CNC.
Moreover, it is possible to input the program by changing
the program number.
(3) Format of memory card

When a memory card never formatted is used, the operator
can format it.
NOTE
1 It is necessary to set parameter 9103#6 in order to
use this feature.
2 The program outputs the cycle data selected as a
process together.
3 There is a possibility to cause unexpected
operation when the file output to the memory card
is edited with the personal computer etc., and the
edited file is input afterwards.
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15.MEMORY CARD OPERATION B-64254EN/02
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9103 MIO
MIO 0: Memory card function is not available.

1: Memory card function is available.
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15.1 INPUT/OUTPUT OF CYCLE DATA
The input/output of cycle data is done on the cycle memory position

screen.
15.1.1 Output of a Cycle Data to Memory Card

The cycle data to be output to memory card is selected by pushing the
cycle button.
(1) The cycle memory position screen is displayed.
(2) The cycle button of the cycle to be output is pressed.

(The cycle data of the pressed button only is specified. Two or
more-cycle data cannot be specified pressing the cycles button on
screen. )
In below picture it is showed an example of the screen when the

cycle button No.12 is pressed.
(3) Either software key to both ends is pressed, and the soft-key line
is switched as follows.
[Output] [Input] [Format] [ ] [ ]
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(4) If the [Output] soft-key is pressed, the file name input window is
displayed. Moreover, the button of the selected cycle to be output
is displayed in dark gray colour.
Cycle button for output
File name window
[ ] [ ] [ ] [Execute] [Cancel]
(5) After the file name (Max. 11 characters) is specified, and

[Execute] soft-key is pressed, while the cycle data are transferred
the message "OUTPUTING" is displayed in the message display
area.
NOTE
When the file name window is opened, the
following file names are displayed by default.
"TMCYC01.DAT" ~ "TMCYC40.DAT"
(6) When the transfer is completed, the message "OUTPUT

COMPLETE" is displayed in the message display area, and the
file name window is closed.
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15.1.2 Output of Plural Cycles Data to Memory Card

The output of one or more cycles is selected by inputting the cycles
numbers values into the input buffer with the MDI key.
(2) The cycle memory position number of the cycles to be output is

inserted into the Input buffer with the MDI key. (The cycle
numbers of one or more cycles can be specified)
NOTE
As to the input format of Input Buffer, please refer
to “11.2 CYCLE MEMORY POSITION DELETION”.
In below picture it is showed an example of the screen as when

the cycle memory position numbers 1 - 4, 12, 15, 24, and 27 are
inserted into the input buffer with the MDI key.
Input Buffer
is switched as follows
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(4) When the [Output] soft-key is pressed, the file name input
window is displayed. Moreover, the buttons (1 - 4, 12, 15, 24,
and 27) are displayed in dark color.
Cycle button for output
File name window

area.
NOTE
When the file name input window is opened, the
following file name is displayed by default.
"TMCYCPL.DAT"

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15.1.3 Input of Cycle Data to CNC

(No Change in Cycle Memory Position Number)
The cycle data can be input to CNC without changing the cycle
memory position number by the following operations.
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(3) When the [Input] soft-key is pressed, the following memory card
file list windows is displayed.
Memory card file list window
[Input] [No.Input] [ ] [ ] [Return]
(4) The cursor is moved with the cursor keys "↑" or "↓" on the MDI
keyboard, and the file is selected.
(5) After the [Input] soft-key is pressed, and the file is being
trasnferred the message "READING" is displayed in the
message display area.
(6) When the transfer is completed, the message of "READ

COMPLETE " is displayed in the message display area.
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15.1.4 Input of Cycle Data to CNC

(Change in Cycle Memory Position Number)
The cycle data can be input to CNC changing the cycle memory
position number by the following operations.
(1) The following memory card file list windows are displayed when
operations (1) - (3) described in “15.1.3 Input of cycle data" are
executed.
(2) When the [No.Input] soft-key is pressed, the following input

destination window is displayed.
Input destination window
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(3) The desired cycle memory position number, is input with the
MDI key.
(4) After the [Execute] soft-key is pressed, the message

"READING" is displayed, and the file is transferred to the
desidered cycle memory position number.
(5) When the transfer is completed, "READ COMPLETE" is

displayed in the message display part, and the input destination
windows is closed.
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15.1.5 Format of Memory Card

The memory card can be formatted by the following operations.
(1) When the [Format] soft-key is pressed, the following format

confirmation message is displayed.
Format confirmation window
(2) When the [YES] soft-key is pressed, the memory card is

initialized.
(3) When the format of memory card is completed, the confirmation

window is closed.
(4) When the [NO] soft-key is pressed, the format confirmation

window is closed without initializing memory card.
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15.2 INPUT/OUTPUT OF PROGRAM
The input/output of program is done on the process list screen.
15.2.1 Output of Program to Memory Card

The program can be output to the memory card by the following
operations.
(1) The output program is selected by pressing MDI key "←" "→"
or by pressing on each tab.
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(3) When the [Output] soft-key is pressed, the following file name
input window is displayed.
File name input window

area.
NOTE
When the file name input window is opened, the
following file name is displayed by default of the
output data.
"TMPRG01.DAT" ~ "TMPRG05.DAT"

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15.2.2 Input of Program to CNC (No Change in Cycle Program

Number)
The program can be input to CNC without changing the program
number by the following operations.
(2) When the [Input] soft-key is pressed, the following memory card
file list window is displayed.
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(3) The cursor is moved with the cursor key "↑" or "↓"on the MDI
keyboard, and the input file is selected.
(4) After the [Input] soft-key is pressed, while the program data are
transferred the message "READING" is displayed in the message
display area.
(5) When the transfer is completed, the message "READ

COMPLETE" is displayed in the message display area.
15.2.3 Input of Program to CNC (Change in Cycle Program Number)

The program can be input to CNC changing the program number by
the following operations.
(1) The following memory card file list windows is displayed when
operations described in (1) - (2) of “15.2.3 Input of program" are
executed.
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(2) When the [No.Input] soft-key is pressed, the following input

destination window is displayed.
Input destination window
(3) The desired cycle memory position number, is input by the MDI
key.
(4) After the [Execute] soft-key is pressed, the message

"READING" is displayed, and the fileis. transferred to the
desidered cycle memory position number.
(5) When the transfer is completed, "READ COMPLETE" is

displayed in the message display area, and the input destination
windows is closed.
15.2.4 Format of Memory Card

The operation is the same as for cycle data.
Please refer to “15.1.5 Format of memory card”.
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15.3 MEMORY CARD WARNING MESSAGES
The warning messages are displayed as follows.
15.3.1 Warning of Cycle Data Deletion or Selection

(1) "INPUT DATA IS WRONG."
When the cycle memory position number other than 1-40 is input
on the cycle memory position screen, and [Select] or [Delete]
soft-key is pressed, the above warning message is displayed.
15.3.2 Warning when Outputting Data to Memory Card

(1) "INPUT DATA IS WRONG"
When the cycle memory position number other than 1-40 is input
on the cycle memory position screen, and [Output] soft-key is
pressed, the above warning message is displayed.
(2) "NO MEMORY CARD IS MOUNTED."

When the memory card is not correctly set when the cycle data or
the program is output, the above warning message is displayed.
(3) "MEMORY CARD IS WIRTE PROTECTED."

If the memory card is protected when the cycle data or the
program is output, the above warning message is displayed.
(4) "BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW LEVEL."

When the battery of the memory card is consumed or the voltage
of the battery has decreased when the cycle data or the program
is output, the above warning message is displayed.
(5) "FAILED IN WRITING MEMORY CARD."

If the memory card is taken out before completion of the writing
processing, the above warning message is displayed.
(6) "ILLEGAL FILE NAME"

If the output file name does not include alphanumeric characters,
the above warning message is displayed.
(7) "NO SPACE IN MEMORY CARD."

When the area, which can be output to the memory card is
insufficient, the above warning message is displayed.
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15.3.3 Warning when Inputting Data from Memory Card

(1) "NO MEMORY CARD IS MOUNTED."
When the memory card is not correctly set when the cycle data or
the program is input, the above warning message is displayed.
(2) "FORMAT ERROR"

When the mistake is found in the content of the file or when the
operator tries to input files other than the cycle data or the
program, , the above warning message is displayed.
(3) "CYCLE DATA ALREADY EXISTS"

If an operator is trying to transfer a cycle from memory card to
CNC and the same cycle data already exists on CNC memory
(4) "FAILED IN LOADING CYCLE DATA."

The above warning message is displayed, when failing in the
loading the cycle data.
(5) "PROGRAM ALREADY EXISTS."

If an operator is trying to transfer a program from memory card
to CNC and the same program already exists on CNC memory
(6) "FAILED IN LOADING PROGRAM."

The above warning message is displayed. when failing in the
loading of the program.
15.3.4 Warning when Memory Card is Formatted

(1) "FAILED IN FORMAT MEMORY CARD."
The above warning message is displayed when failing to format
the memory card..
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B-64254EN/04 OPERATION 16.NC PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION (OPTIONAL FUNCTION)
16 NC PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION

(OPTIONAL FUNCTION)
The cutting cycle made with TURN MATE i can be converted into
NC ISO program and output to the NC program memory.
(1) Selected cutting cycle can be converted into NC program on

Base screen.
(2) Selected program can be converted into NC program on Process

List screen.
NOTE
1 This function is an optional function of TURN
MATE i.
2 This function needs the following CNC software
series and edition.
Series 0i-TC : D6B1 / Ed.8 or later
Series 0i-TC : D6C1 / Ed.4 or later
3 Please confirm the content like the use tool, cutting
speed, spindle speed, and the tool path, etc. of the
converted NC ISO program before executing it.
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16.NC PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION (OPTIONAL FUNCTION) OPERATION B-64254EN/02
16.1 NC ISO PROGRAM CONVERSION FROM BASE SCREEN
Selected cutting cycle is converted into NC program on the base

screen.
The operation for NC program conversion is as follows.
(1) The base screen is displayed.
Base screen
[ ] [ Limit] [Setting] [←] [→]
(2) Cutting cycle which you want to convert into NC program is

selected with the [←] or [→] soft-key.
(3) Either soft-key to either ends is pressed, and the second software
key line is displayed.
[NC prog cnv]
(4) The [NC prog. cnv] of soft-key is pressed.
(5) The destination program number window is displayed as follows.
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(6) Specify the program number that will contain the NC ISO
program resulting from the conversion of the TURN MATE i
cycle.
Destination program number

window conversion
[Start] [Stop] [Return]
(7) When the [Start] soft-key is pressed, the NC program conversion

begins.
The message "NC CONVERSION IS EXECUTING" is

displayed while converting the cycle into NC ISO program, and
the created number of blocks are displayed at the bottom of the
destination program number window.
Message and outputted

number of blocks is displayed.
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NOTE
1 When the inputted program number already exists,
the message of "DEST.PROGRAM EXISTS.
OVERWRITE? " and [YES] and [NO] soft-key are
displayed. When the [YES] soft-key is pressed, the
existing program content is deleted, , and the NC
program conversion is executed.
2 When the soft-key or MDI key is pressed during NC
ISO program conversion, the warning message
"CAN'T OPERATE ON EXECUTING" is displayed
and the key operation is nullified.
3 When the RESET key or [Stop] soft-key is pressed
while converting the NC program, the NC program
conversion is interrupted.
(8) When the NC ISO program conversion ends, the message "NC
CONVERSION IS COMPLETED" is displayed.
When the [Return] soft-key is pressed, the screen returns to the

base screen.
If you want to confirm the converted NC program, please switch

the PROG screen on NC side and confim it.
Message is displayed.
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16.2 NC ISO PROGRAM CONVERSION FROM PROCESS LIST

SCREEN
Selected program is converted into the NC ISO program.on Process

List screen.
The operation for NC ISO program conversion is as follows.
(1) The process list screen is displayed.
Process List screen
[Insert] [Delete] [Alter] [Coment] [Item]
(2) The program which you want to convert into NC ISO program is
selected with tab from [PROGRAM 1] to [PROGRAM 5].
(3) Either soft-key to either ends is pressed, and the second software
key line is displayed.
[NC prog cnv.]
(4) The [NC prog cnv.] of soft-key is pressed.
(5) The destination program number window is displayed as follows.
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(6) Specify the program number that will contain the NC ISO
program
resulting from the conversion of the TURN MATE i program.
Destination program
making window conversion
(7) When the [Start] soft-key is pressed the NC ISO program

conversion begins.
The message "NC CONVERSION IS EXECUTING" is

displayed during TURN MATE i program conversion to NC ISO
program, and the created number of blocks are displayed at the
bottom of the destination program number window
Message and outputted

number of blocks is displayed.
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NOTE
1 When the inputted program number already exists,
the message of "DEST.PROGRAM EXISTS.
OVERWRITE? " and [YES] and [NO] soft-key are
displayed. When the [YES] soft-key is pressed, the
existing program content is deleted, , and the NC
program conversion is executed.
2 When the soft-key or MDI key is pressed during NC
ISO program conversion, the warning message
"CAN'T OPERATE ON EXECUTING" is displayed
and the key operation is nullified.
3 When the RESET key or [Stop] soft-key is pressed
while converting the NC program, the NC program
conversion is interrupted.
(7) When conversion into the NC program ends, the message of "NC
CONVERSION IS COMPLETED" is displayed.
When the [Return] soft-key is pressed, the screen returns to the

base screen
If you want to confirm the converted NC program, please switch

the PROG screen on NC side and confim it.
Message is displayed.
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16.3 NOTE OF NC ISO PROGRAM CONVERSION
(1) The call of subprograms with T code or M code, etc. instruction

is output as it is. (It is not unfold and not outputtred .)
(2) When the cutting cycle that T, F, S was omitted is converted, NC

program without T, F, S instruction is outputted. Therefroe, the
result of the output cannot be executed as it is.
(3) It is not possible to start at the cycle while converting the NC

program. Because the signal of GRDY for ready CYCLE
START is OFF.
(4) When the screen of touch panel is pressed while converting the
NC program, the warning message of "CAN'T OPERATE ON
EXECUTING" is displayed and the operation is invalid.
(5) If the MDI key is pressed during the NC ISO program

conversion, the key operation is nullified.
(6) When the cutting cycle with Manual In-feeding (D-CUT=0) is

converted in the NC program, the warning message of
"MANUAL IN-FEED CYCLE CAN'T CONVERT NC PROG."
is displayed and the NC program conversion is not executed.
(7) The warninig message of "NO SPACE IN PROGRAM

MEMORY." is displayed and the NC ISO conversion is
interrupted if CNC memory is insufficient.
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16.4 WARNING MESSAGE
16.4.1 Warning before Converting NC ISO Program

(1) "ALARM OCCURED."
When the [NC prog. cnv] soft-key is pressed during an alarm, the
above message is displayed.
(2) "EXECUTING OPERATION"

When the [NC prog. cnv] soft-key is pressed in, the above
message is displayed.
16.4.2 Warning of Destination Program Making Window

(1) "DEST. PROGRAM EXISTS. OVERWRITE?"
When the program number already exists, the above message is
displayed.
(2) "SELECTED PROGRAM NUMBER IS SAME AS ORIGINAL"

When the program number is the same of the selected program
on the NC side, the above message is displayed.
(3) "FORMAT ERROR"

If the value inserted is not recognized as a program number, the
(4) "PROGRAM IS PROTECTED."

When the program number is one of the protected program, the
(5) "TOO MANY PROGRAMS."

If the CNC memory has reached the maximum number of
programs in memory, the above message is displayed.
16.4.3 Warning of Converting NC ISO Program

(1) "CAN'T OPERATE ON EXECUTING"
When the soft-keys, the function keys, and touch panel other
than [Stop] soft-key and RESET are pressed while converting the
NC program, the above message is displayed.
(2) "MANUAL IN-FEED CYCLE CAN'T CONVERT NC PROG."

When the cutting cycle with Manual In-feeding is selected
(D-CUT=0) and the cycle is converted, the above message is
displayed.
(3) "NO SPACE IN PROGRAM MEMORY."

If CNC memory is insufficient, the above message is displayed.
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III. CYCLE MACHINING
B-64254EN/04 CYCLE MACHINING 1.TYPE OF CUTTING CYCLES
1 TYPE OF CUTTING CYCLES

The selection screen of the cycles is composed of CYCLE tab and
DETAIL tab.
1.1 GENERAL GROUP OF CUTTING CYCLES ........................128

1.2 DETAILED GROUP OF CUTTING CYCLES .......................129
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1.TYPE OF CUTTING CYCLES CYCLE MACHINING B-64254EN/04
1.1 GENERAL GROUP OF CUTTING CYCLES
The cutting cycles are grouped in families of cutting cycles.
CYCLE DETAIL
(4)
(1) (7)
(8)
(2)
(3) (9)
(5) (6)
Within the CYCLE tab is possible to select the following families of

cutting cycles.
(1) Rectangular cycles

(2) Chamfer cycles
(3) Taper cycles
(4) Radius cycles
(5) Face cycle
(6) Free figure cycles
(7) Thread cycles
(8) Groove cycles
(9) Hole cycles
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1.2 DETAILED GROUP OF CUTTING CYCLES
The DETAIL tab is automatically displayed after selecting the desired

family of cutting cycle.
The following DETAIL tabs are displayed depending from the

selected family of cutting cycle (For Face cycle there is no submenu).
(1) Rectangular cycles familiy (nine cycles)

• Outer rect./ rect. R/ rect. C
• Outer back rect./ rect. R/ rect. C
• Inner rect./ rect. R/ rect. C
(2) Chamfer cycles familiy (six cycles)

• Outer chamfer R/chamfer C
• Outer back chamfer R/chamfer C
• Inner chamfer R/chamfer C
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(3) Taper cycles familiy (three cycles)

• Outer taper
• Inner taper
• Outer back taper
(4) Radius cycles familiy (six cycles)

• Convex/concave outer radius
• Convex/concave outer back radius
• Convex/concave inner radius
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(5) Free figure cycles familiy (three cycles)

• Outer free figure
• Outer back free figure
• Inner free figure
(6) Thread cycles familiy (four cycles)

• Outer thread
• Inner thread
• Outer thread repair
• Inner thread repair
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(7) Groove cycles familiy (three cycles)

• Outer Groove
• Inner Groove
• Face Groove
(8) Hole cycles familiy (two cycles)

• Drill cycle
• Tap cycle
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B-64254EN/04 CYCLE MACHINING 2.RECTANGULAR CYCLE
2 RECTANGULAR CYCLE
2.1 OUTLINE.................................................................................134
2.2 INPUT DATA ..........................................................................136
2.3 TOOL CUTTING MOTIONS ..................................................138
2.3.1 Rough Cutting Motions................................................138
2.3.2 Finish Cutting Motions.................................................146
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2.RECTANGULAR CYCLE CYCLE MACHINING B-64254EN/04
2.1 OUTLINE
The rectangular cycle is characterized by following properties.
(1) The rectangular shape is defined by specifying start point, end

point and radius or camfer amount.
(2) The cycle is used to cut a rectangular corner.
(3) The corner can be shaped with an arc or with a chamfer.
(4) It is possible to select the cutting direction between Z, and X.
(5) In roughing cutting the tool moves parallel to the Z or X axis. In
finishing cutting the tool moves along the final shape
(6) Depending from the value of D-CUT it is possible to machine by
manual in-feeding or automatic in-feeding.
(7) The finish amount can be specified as cycle data.
(8) The tool number, feedrate, and spindle speed can be specified as
cycle data.
CAUTION
For outer rect. the programmed figure shall be
monotonously decreasing.
For outer back rect. and inner rect. the
programmed figure shall be monotonously
increasing.
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Outer rect.
+Z
C
Start point +X
R
Cutting area
End point
Outer back rect.
+Z
C
Start point +X
Cutting area R
End point
Inner rect.
+Z
End point
Cutting area
R +X
Start point
Ｃ
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2.2 INPUT DATA
In the following description the input data for outer rect. C cycle is
explained in detail. As the meaning of the data input for the other
rectangular cycles is the same they are not explained in this document.
Input data for outer rect. C cycle
Item Meaning Tab Mandatory Note

X1 Start X coordinate of the shape FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
Z1 Start Z coordinate of the shape FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
X2 End X coordinate of the shape FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
Z2 End Z coordinate of the shape FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
R/C Corner radius R / amount of FIG × Bigger than zero
chamfering C
D-CUT Depth of cut FIG ○ Equal or bigger than zero
DIR The direction of cutting is specified METH. × As default cutting direction is
with the button on touch screen. along Z is selected.
[Z]: Direction along Z (1)
[X]: Direction along X (2)
R+F The cutting method is specified with METH. × As default Rough + Finishing
the button on touch screen. cutting is selected
[R+F]: Rough + Finishing cutting (1)
[R]: Rough cutting (2)
[F]: Finish cutting (3)
FIN-X Finishing amount X METH. × The default value of FIN-X is
specified in the set screen.
FIN-Z Finishing amount Z METH. × The default value of FIN-Z is
XA X coordinate of Approach position METH. × Display only if No.9202#2=1
ZA Z coordinate of Approach position METH. × Display only if No.9202#2=1
T Tool number COND. ×
F Feedrate COND. ×
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CSS Constant surface speed COND. ×
ON (1)
OFF (2)
S Spindle speed COND. ×
S-MAX Maximum spindle speed COND. × Display only if CSS=1
S-DIR Spindle rotate direction COND. × NORMAL is set as default
NORMAL (1) value.
REVERSE (2) Display only if No.9202#1=1.
Refer to No.9213,9214,9215.
G The gear number is specified with COND. × 1-4 is specified.
the button on touch screen.
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2.3 TOOL CUTTING MOTIONS
In this section will be explained in detail tool cutting motions of Outer

rect. C cycle. The tool cutting motion of the others Rectangular Cycles
can be deducted for symmetry.
2.3.1 Rough Cutting Motions
The tool cutting motions are primarly influenced by following

characteristics:
• Tool position at the time Cycle Start is pressed;

• Cutting direction (DIR);
• Depth of cut (D-CUT);
• Roughing, Finishing operation (R+F);
The space around the workpiece is divided in 7 areas named [A], [C],
[E], [F], [G], [H], [I].
The tool position at the time Cycle Start is pressed can be somewhere
into the area [E] only if D-CUT=0.
The tool cannot be positioned into the area [A].
Clearance Z
[A]
[C]
P1
[E] [F]
Clearance X
P3 P2
[G] [H] [I]
Outer rect.
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Clearance Z
Clearance X
Outer back rect.
Clearance X
Clearance Z
Inner rect.
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1. Depth of cut D-CUT=0, cutting direction DIR=Z, tool in [E]+[F]

(1) The tool moves from the initial position, somewhere in [E]+[F],
in cutting feedrate until the edge of the programmed figure is
reached.
(2) The tool retracts by the escape amount (ESCPAMT) specified in
parameter No. 9212.
(3) The tool return to the initial position in rapid traverse, moving
first along Z and then along X.
Tool Initial Position

Somewhere in [E]+[F]
1
3
2
2. Depth of cut D-CUT=0, cutting direction DIR=Z, tool in [C]+[G]+[H]+[I]

(1) The tool moves from the initial position, somewhere in
[C]+[G]+[H]+[I], to P1 moving in rapid traverse first along the Z
axis and then along the X axis.
(2) From P1 the tools moves in cutting feed along the programmed
figure until P3.
2 P1
Somewhere in
[C]+[G]+[H]+[I]
3
P3
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3. Depth of cut D-CUT>0, cutting direction DIR=Z, tool in [C]+[G]+[H]+[I]

(2) The tool retract in rapid traverse along the X axis by D-CUT.
(3) The tool moves in cutting feedrate, along the Z axis, until the
edge of the programmed figure is reached.
parameter No. 9212.
(5) The tool moves in rapid traverse along the Z axis until the edge
of clearance Z.
(6) The tool retract in rapid traverse along the X axis by
−(D-CUT+ESCPAMT).
(7) Steps 3 - 6 are repeated until the tool reaches P1.
(8) The tool moves in cutting feedrate until the edge of the
programmed figure is reached.
parameter No. 9212.
(10) The tool moves in rapid traverse along the X axis until the edge
of clearance X Ex.
Clearance Z
P1
9 8 7
3 2
4
5 D-CUT
P2
Clearance X 10 Ex 11
Somewhere in
1
[C]+[G]+[H]+[I]
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4. Depth of cut D-CUT>0, cutting direction DIR=Z, tool in [F]

(1) The tool moves from the initial position, somewhere in [F], to the
edge of clearance Z moving in rapid traverse first along the Z
axis.
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance Z.
−(D-CUT+ESCPAMT).
(6) Steps 2 - 5 are repeated until the tool reaches P1
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance X Ex.
Clearance Z
P1
8 7 6
5
D-CUT
2 1
3 4
9 Somewhere in [F]
P3
Clearance X 10
Ex
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5. Depth of cut D-CUT=0, cutting direction DIR=X, tool in [E]+[H]

(1) The tool moves from the initial position, somewhere in [E]+[H],
reached.
parameter No. 9212.
first along X and then along Z.
3
6. Depth of cut D-CUT=0, cutting direction DIR=X, tool in [C]+[F]+[G]+[I]

[C]+[F]+[G]+[I], to P3 moving in rapid traverse first along the X
axis and then along the Z axis.
figure until P1.
(3) From P1 the tool moves along the Z axis in cutting feed covering
a distance equal to the clearance Z.
P1
3
2
P3
1
4
Somewhere in [C]+[F]+[G]+[I]
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7. Depth of cut D-CUT>0, cutting direction DIR=X, tool in [C]+[F]+[G]+[I]

(2) The tool retract in rapid traverse along the Z axis by D-CUT.
(3) The tool moves in cutting feedrate, along the X axis, until the
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance X.
(6) The tool retract in rapid traverse along the Z axis by
−(D-CUT+ESCPAMT).
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance Z Ez.
Clearance Z
3 11
Ez
9
10
Clearance X 8 5
1
P3 7 6 2 P2 Tool Initial Position
Somewhere in
[C]+[F]+[G]+[I]
D-CUT
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8. Depth of cut D-CUT>0, cutting direction DIR=X, tool in [H]

(1) The tool moves from the initial position, somewhere in [H], to
the edge of clearance X moving in rapid traverse along the X
axis.
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance X.
−(D-CUT+ESCPAMT).
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance Z Ez.
Clearance Z
Ez
8
9
Clearance X 4
7
P3 6 5 1 P2
10
D-CUT
Somewhere in [H]
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2.3.2 Finish Cutting Motions

characteristics:

The space around the workpiece is divided in 5 areas named [A], [B],
[E], and clearances.
The area [B] is equal to the union of the areas [C], [F], [G], [H], [I]
described in 2.3.1.
The tool position, at the time Cycle Start is pressed, cannot be into the
area [A]+[E].
Clearance Z
[A]
P1
[E]
Clearance X [B]
P2
P3
Outer rect.
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Clearance Z
Clearance Z
Outer back rect.
Clearance X
Clearance Z
Inner rect.
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1. Finishing only, cutting direction DIR=Z, tool in [B]

(1) The tool moves from the initial position, somewhere in [B], to P1
moving in rapid traverse first along the Z axis and then along the
X axis.
figure until P3.
first along Z axis and then along X axis.
2 P1 Tool Initial Position

Somewhere in [B]
3
P3
2. Roughing + finishing, cutting direction DIR=Z, tool in [B]

The following description refers to tool cutting motions described in
Subsections 3 and 4 of rough cutting motions.
(1) The tool moves from position Ex, to P1 moving in rapid traverse
first along the Z axis and then along the X axis.
figure until P3.
P1
2
Ex 1
P3 3

Somewhere in [B]
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3. Finishing only, cutting direction DIR=X, tool in [B]

moving in rapid traverse first along the X axis and then along the
Z axis.
figure until P1.
P1
2
P3
1
3
4. Roughing + finishing, cutting direction DIR=X, tool in [B]

(1) The tool moves from position Ez, to P3 moving in rapid traverse
first along the X axis and then along the Z axis.
figure until P1.
first along X axis and then along Z axis.
P1
2 3
Ez
1 Tool Initial Position

Somewhere in [B]
P3
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3.CHAMFER CYCLE CYCLE MACHINING B-64254EN/04
3 CHAMFER CYCLE
3.1 OUTLINE.................................................................................151
3.2 INPUT DATA ..........................................................................153
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B-64254EN/04 CYCLE MACHINING 3.CHAMFER CYCLE
3.1 OUTLINE
The chamfer cycle is characterized by following properties.
(1) The chamfer shape is defined by specifying corner point and

radius or camfer amount.
(2) The tool moves parallel to the final shape
cycle data.
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Outer face chamfer R/ chamfer C

+Z
+X
R/C
45 degree
Corner point
Outer back chamfer R / chamfer C

+Z
+X
R/C
45 degree
Corner point
Inner chamfer R / chamfer C

+Z
Corner point
45 degree +X
R/C
- 152 -
3.2 INPUT DATA
In the following description the input data for outer chamfer C cycle is
explained in detail. As the meaning of the data input for the other face
corner cycles is the same other face chamfer cycles are not explained
in this document.
Input data for outer chamfer C cycle

X End X coordinate of the shape FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
Z End Z coordinate of the shape FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
R/C Corner radius R /amount of FIG ○ Bigger than zero
chamfering C
F Feedrate COND. ×
ON (1)
OFF (2)
NORMAL (1) value.
Refer to No.9213,9214,9215.
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In this section will be explained in detail tool cutting motions of outer

chamfer C Cycle Chamfer C. The tool cutting motion of the others
Chamfer Cycles can be deducted for symmetry.
The tool cutting motions are primarly influenced by following data:

[F], [G].
area [A].
[A]
[C]
[F]
[G]
Outer chamfer C
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[A]
[C]
[F]
[G]
Outer back chamfer C
[G]
[F]
[C]
[A]
Inner chamfer C
- 155 -
1. Depth of Cut D-CUT=0, Tool in [F]

(1) The tool moves from the initial position (XS, ZS), somewhere in
[F], in cutting feedrate until position (XS, Z).
(2) The tool moves parallel to the programmed figure, in cutting
feedrate until position (X, Zn).
(3) The tool moves along the X axis, in cutting feedrate, covering a
distance equal to the clearance X.
(XS, Z)
R or C (XS, ZS)
1
(X, Zn) (X, Z)

Clearance X
3 4
- 156 -
2. Chamfer, Depth of Cut D-CUT=0, Tool in [C]

[C], along the X axis in rapid traverse until (X_min, ZS).
(2) The tool moves in cutting feed along the Z axis until (X_min, Z).
(3) The tool moves along the programmed figure, in cutting feedrate
until position (X, Z_min).
(XS, ZS)
1
(X_min, Z)
C
3
(X, Z)
(X, Z_min)
Clearance X 4
5
- 157 -
3. Radius, Depth of Cut D-CUT=0, Tool in [C]

[C], along the X axis in rapid traverse until (X_min, ZS).
(4) The tool moves along the Z axis, in cutting feedrate, covering a
distance equal to the escape amount specified in parameter No.
9212.
(XS, ZS)
1
(X_min, Z)
2
R
4
(X, Z_min) (X, Z)
Clearance X
5 6
- 158 -
4. Depth of Cut D-CUT>0, Tool in [C]+[G]

(1) The tool moves from the initial position, somewhere in [C]+[G],
to P2 moving in rapid traverse first along the Z axis and then
along the X axis.
(2) The tool retracts in cutting feedrate along the X axis by −D-CUT.
position Z.
feedrate until position X is reached.
(6) The tool return to the position reached at the end of step 2, in
rapid traverse, moving first along Z and then along X.
Clearance Z
P1
8
7
R or C
9 3
(X, Z_min) 2 D-CUT
4
P2
(X, Z)
Clearance X 10 5
6
11
1
- 159 -
5. Depth of Cut D-CUT>0, Tool in [F]

edge of clearance Z moving in rapid traverse along the Z axis.
position Z.
feedrate until position X is reached
(5) The tool return to the position reached at the end of step 2, in
rapid traverse, moving first along Z and then along X.
(6) The tool retracts in cutting feedrate along the X axis by −D-CUT.
Clearance Z
P1
8 7
D-CUT
R or C
9 6
(X, Z_min) 2 1
3
(X, Z) P2
Clearance X 10 4
5 11
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B-64254EN/04 CYCLE MACHINING 4.TAPER CYCLE
4 TAPER CYCLE
4.1 OUTLINE.................................................................................162
4.2 INPUT DATA ..........................................................................164
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4.TAPER CYCLE CYCLE MACHINING B-64254EN/04
4.1 OUTLINE
The taper cycle is characterized by following properties.
(1) The taper shape is defined by specifying three intersection points

(1 - 3).
(2) On each intersection point is possible to specify a corner radius
or a chamfer.
(3) 2nd and 3rd point can be defined specifying either the absolute
coordinate or the angle.
(4) It is possible to select the cutting direction between -Z, +Z, +X,
-X.
(6) The finishing amount can be specified into cycle data.
(7) The tool number, feedrate, and spindle speed can be specified
into cycle data.
CAUTION
For outer taper the programmed figure shall be
For outer back taper and inner taper the
increasing.
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Outer taper
Point 1 +Z
Point 2
+X
Point 3 Cutting area
Outer back taper
Point 1
Point 2 +Z
Cutting area +X
Point 3
Inner taper
+Z
Point 3 Cutting area
Point 2 +X
Point 1
- 163 -
4.2 INPUT DATA
In the following description the input data for outer taper cycle is
explained in detail. As the meaning of the data input for the other for
taper cutting cycles is the same other taper cycles are not explained in
this document.
Input data for outer taper cycle

X1 X coordinate of intersection point 1 FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
Z1 Z coordinate of intersection point 1 FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
X2/A1 X coordinate of intersection point FIG ○ The selection between angle
2/angle at intersection point 1 (Note) and coordinate is done via
touch screen button.
The guidance drawing
changes according to the
selection.
Z2/A1 Z coordinate of intersection point 2 FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
X3/A2 X coordinate of intersection point 3/ FIG × If X3 is blank then X3=X2
angle at intersection point 2 (Note) The selection between angle
and coordinate is done via
selection.
Z3/A2 Z coordinate of intersection point 3 FIG × If Z3 is blank then Z3=Z2
R1/C1 Corner radius R/chamfering C at FIG × The selection between corner
intersection point 1 and chamfer is done via
selection.
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R2/C2 Corner R/chamfering C at FIG × The selection between corner
selection.
R3/C3 Corner R/chamfering C at FIG × The selection between corner
selection.
D-CUT Cutting depth FIG ○ Equal or bigger than zero
DIR The direction of cutting is specified METH. × The guidance drawing
with the button on touch screen. changes according to the
[Z] :Direction of Z (1) selection.
[X] :Direction of X (2) An default value cutting
direction X is selected.
the button on touch screen. cutting is selected.
FIN-X Finish amount X METH. × The default value of FIN-X is
FIN-Z Finish amount Z METH. × The default value of FIN-Z is
F Feedrate COND. ×
ON (1)
OFF (2)
NORMAL (1) value.
Refer to No.9213,9214,9215.
- 165 -
NOTE
Position 1
A1
Position 2
Position 3
A2
- 166 -
In this section will be explained in detail tool cutting motions of Outer

Taper Cycle. The tool cutting motion of the others Taper Cycles can
be deducted for symmetry.

characteristics:
[E], [F], [G], [H], [I].
area [A].
- 167 -
Clearance Z
[A]
[C]
P1
[E] [F]
Clearance X
P3 P2
[G] [H] [I]
Outer taper
Outer back taper
- 168 -
Inner taper
1. Depth of cut D-CUT=0, cutting direction DIR=Z, tool in [E]+[F]

(1) The tool moves from the initial position, somewhere in [E]+[F],
reached.
parameter No. 9212.

1
2 3
- 169 -
2. Depth of cut D-CUT=0, cutting direction DIR=Z, tool in [C]+[G]+[H]+[I]

figure until P3.
(3) From P3 the tool moves along the X axis in cutting feed covering
a distance equal to the clearance X.
P1 Tool Initial Position

2
Somewhere in
P3 [C]+[G]+[H]+[I]
3
4
- 170 -
3. Depth of cut D-CUT>0, cutting direction DIR=Z, tool in [C]+[G]+[H]+[I]

(2) The tool retract in rapid traverse along the X axis by D-CUT.
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance Z.
−(D-CUT+ESCPAMT).
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance X.
Clearance Z
8
P1
9
7
3 2
D-CUT
4 5
Clearance X 10 P2
11
Somewhere in 1
[C]+[G]+[H]+[I]
- 171 -
4. Depth of cut D-CUT>0, cutting direction DIR=Z, tool in [F]

edge of clearance Z moving in rapid traverse first along the Z
axis.
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance Z.
−(D-CUT+ESCPAMT).
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance X Ex.
Clearance Z
7
P1
8
6
5 D-CUT
2 1
3 4
Clearance X 9 Tool Initial Position
10 Somewhere in [F]
- 172 -
5. Depth of cut D-CUT=0, cutting direction DIR=X, tool in [E]+[H]

reached.
parameter No. 9212.
3
6. Depth of cut D-CUT=0, cutting direction DIR=X, tool in [C]+[F]+[G]+[I]

figure until P1.
(3) From P1 the tool moves along the Z axis in cutting feed covering
a distance equal to the clearance Z.
P1
3
2
P3
1 4

- 173 -
7. Depth of cut D-CUT>0, cutting direction DIR=X, tool in [C]+[F]+[G]+[I]

parameter No. 9212.
of clearance X.
−(D-CUT+ESCPAMT).
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance Z.
Clearance Z

Somewhere in
[C]+[F]+[G]+[I]
4
11
3 5
Clearance X
8 9 10
P3 P2 1
7 6 2
D-CUT
- 174 -
8. Depth of cut D-CUT>0, cutting direction DIR=X, tool in [H]

axis.
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance X.
−(D-CUT+ESCPAMT).
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance Z Ez.
(10) The tool returns to the initial position in rapid traverse, moving
Clearance Z
3
2
Clearance X 4
8 9
7
P3 6 5 1
Somewhere in [H]
D-CUT
- 175 -

characteristics:

The space around the workpiece is divided in 5 areas named [A], [B],
[E], and clearances.
The area [B] is equal to the union of the areas [C], [F], [G], [H], [I]
described in 4.3.1.
area [A]+[E].
Clearance Z
[A]
P1
[E]
Clearance X
P2
P3
[B]
Outer taper
- 176 -
Outer back taper
Inner taper
- 177 -
1. Finishing only, cutting direction DIR=Z, tool in [B]

moving in rapid traverse first along the Z axis and then along the
X axis.
figure until P3.

Somewhere in [B]
P1
2
P3 3
2. Roughing + finishing, cutting direction DIR=Z, tool in [B]

(1) The tool moves from position Ex, to P1 moving in rapid traverse
first along the Z axis and then along the X axis.
figure until P3.
P1
2
Ex 1
P3

Somewhere in [B]
- 178 -
3. Finishing only, cutting direction DIR=X, tool in [B]

moving in rapid traverse first along the X axis and then along the
Z axis.
figure until P1.
P1
P3
1
3
Somewhere in [B]
- 179 -
4. Roughing + finishing, cutting direction DIR=X, tool in [B]

(1) The tool moves from position Ez, to P3 moving in rapid traverse
figure until P1.
first along X axis and then along Z axis.
P1
2 3 Somewhere in [B]
Ez
1
P3
Tool position of roughness

processing end
Tool Initial Position somewhere in [B]
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B-64254EN/04 CYCLE MACHINING 5.RADIUS CYCLE
5 RADIUS CYCLE
5.1 OUTLINE.................................................................................182
5.2 INPUT DATA ..........................................................................184
- 181 -
5.RADIUS CYCLE CYCLE MACHINING B-64254EN/04
5.1 OUTLINE
Radius cycle is characterized by following properties.
(1) The radius shape is defined by specifying three line and one arc.
-X.
(4) The finishing amount can be specified as cycle data.
cycle data.
Outer convex
+Z
Line1
Arc +X
Line2
Line3 Cutting area
Outer concave
+Z
Line1
Arc
Line2 +X
Cutting area
Line3
Inner convex
Line3 +Z
Cutting area
Line2
Arc Line1 +X
- 182 -
Inner concave
Cutting area +Z
Line3
Line2 Arc
+X
Line1
Outer back convex
+Z
Line1
Line2 +X
Arc
Cutting area Line3
Outer back concave
Line1 +Z
Arc Line2
+X
Cutting area Line3
- 183 -
5.RADIUS CYCLE CYCLE MACHINING B-64254EN/04
5.2 INPUT DATA
In the following description the input data for convex outer radius
cycle is explained in detail. As the meaning of the data input for the
other radius cycles is the same other radius cycles are not explained in
this document.
Input data for convex outer radius circle

Z0 Z coordinate of the start point FIG ×
X1 X coordinate of the start point of the arc FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
Z1 Z coordinate of the start point of the arc FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
X2 X coordinate of the end point of the arc FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
Z2 Z coordinate of the end point of the arc FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
X3 X coordinate of the end point FIG × Absolute coordinate
If X3=blank then X3=X2
Z3 Z coordinate of the end point FIG × Absolute coordinate
If Z3=blank then Z3=Z2
R Radius of the arc FIG ○ Bigger than zero
DIR The direction of cutting is specified with METH. × As default cutting direction
the button on touch screen. along Z is selected.
[Z]: Direction along Z (1)
[X]: Direction along X (2)
R+F The cutting method is specified with the METH. × As default Rough + Finishing
button on touch screen. cutting is selected.
FIN-X Finishing amount X METH. × The default value of FIN-X is
FIN-Z Finishing amount Z METH. × The default value of FIN-Z is
- 184 -

F Feedrate COND. ×
CSS Constant surface speed COND. × An initial value is invalid.
ON (1)
OFF (2)
NORMAL (1) value.
Refer to No.9213,9214,9215.
G The gear number is specified with the COND. × 1-4 is specified.
button on touch screen.
The tool cutting motions of radius cycle are equal to the tool cutting
motions of the taper cylce. Refer to the tool cutting motions
description of the taper cycle (Chapter 4, “TAPER CYCLE”).
- 185 -
6.FACE CYCLE CYCLE MACHINING B-64254EN/04
6 FACE CYCLE
6.1 OUTLINE.................................................................................187
6.2 INPUT DATA ..........................................................................188
- 186 -
B-64254EN/04 CYCLE MACHINING 6.FACE CYCLE
6.1 OUTLINE
The face cycle is characterized by following properties.
(1) The face shape is defined by specifying the end point, witdh and
height of cutting area.
cycle data.
+Z
End point +X
Height
Cutting
area
Width
- 187 -
6.2 INPUT DATA
Data input for face cycle

X0 Height of the area to cut FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
X X coordinate of end point FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
Z Z coordinate of end point FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
E Width of the area to cut FIG ○ Equal or bigger than zero
T Tool number METH. × The default value of FIN-X is
F Feedrate METH. × The default value of FIN-Z is
ON (1)
OFF (2)
S-MAX Maximum spindle speed COND. ×
NORMAL (1) value.
Refer to No.9213,9214,9215.
- 188 -

characteristics:
[E], [F], [G], [H], [I].
area [A].
[A] [C]
[E]
[F]
Clearance X
P2
[G] [H] [I]
- 189 -
1. Depth of Cut D-CUT=0, Tool in [E]+[H]
reached.
parameter No. 9212.
3
Somewhere in [E]+[H]
- 190 -
2. Depth of Cut D-CUT>0, Cutting Direction DIR=X, Tool in [C]+[F]+[G]+[I]

parameter No. 9212.
of clearance X.
−(D-CUT+ESCPAMT).
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance Z Ez.
Clearance Z
9 4
10
3 11
Clearance X
P3 P2 1
7 6 2
D-CUT
- 191 -
3. Depth of Cut D-CUT>0, Cutting Direction DIR=X, Tool in [H]

axis.
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance X.
−(D-CUT+ESCPAMT).
parameter No. 9212.
of clearance Z Ez.
Clearance Z
8 3
9
2
7
Clearance X
P3
6 5
1 10
D-CUT
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B-64254EN/02 CYCLE MACHINING 7.FREE FIGURE CYCLE
7 FREE FIGURE CYCLE

7.1 OUTLINE.................................................................................194
7.2 INPUT DATA ..........................................................................195
- 193 -
7.FREE FIGURE CYCLE CYCLE MACHINING B-64254EN/02
7.1 OUTLINE
The free figure cycle is characterized by following properties.
-X.
(2) Free figures shapes containing up to 10 elements can be edited.
(4) The finishing amount can be specified as cycle data.
cycle data.
CAUTION
For outer figure the programmed figure shall be
For outer back figure and inner figure the
increasing.
NOTE
The maximum number of figure elements for each
free figure cycle is 10.
If the parameter No.9104 #0 #1 is set to 1, it is
possible to extend the maximum number from 10 to
15 or 30.
But, it takes longer time to start a free figure cycle
than 10 elements.
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B-64254EN/02 CYCLE MACHINING 7.FREE FIGURE CYCLE
7.2 INPUT DATA
In the following description the input data for outer free figure cycle is
explained in detail. As the meaning of the data input for the others for
free figure cycles is the same they are not explained in this document.
Screen area where the

edited figure is
displayed
Input data for outer free figure cycle

D-CUT Amount of cut FIG ○ Equal or bigger than zero
DIR The direction of cutting is specified METH. × As default cutting direction
with the button on the touch screen. along X is selected
[X] :Direction along X (1)
[Z] :Direction along Z (2)
the button on touch screen. cutting is selected
T Tool number METH. ×
F Feedrate METH. ×
ON (1)
OFF (2)
S-MAX Maximum spindle speed COND. ×
- 195 -
7.FREE FIGURE CYCLE CYCLE MACHINING B-64254EN/02

NORMAL (1) value.
Refer to No.9213,9214,9215.
The tool cutting motions are equal to the tool cutting motions of the
taper cylce. Refer to the tool cutting motions description of the taper
cycle (Chapter 4, “TAPER CYCLE”).
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B-64254EN/02 CYCLE MACHINING 8.THREAD CYCLE
8 THREAD CYCLE
8.1 OUTLINE.................................................................................198
8.2 INPUT DATA ..........................................................................199
8.2.1 Input Data Thread Cycle ..............................................199
8.2.2 Input Data Thread Repair Cycle...................................201
8.3 TOOL CUTTING MOTION ....................................................204
8.3.1 Outer Thread Motions ..................................................204
8.3.2 Inner Thread Motions...................................................206
8.3.3 Cutting Method ............................................................208
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8.THREAD CYCLE CYCLE MACHINING B-64254EN/02
8.1 OUTLINE
There are two kinds of thread cycle of outer thread and inner thread,
and is characterized by following properties.
(1) Thread shape can be defined by starting point, end point, pitch
and depth of thread.
(2) A straight and taper threading are available.
(3) It is possible to select the cutting direction between -Z, +Z.
(4) Six cutting methods are available (single-edged, straight, zigzag
each of them with constant cutting depth or constant cutting
amount).
cycle data.
NOTE
Manual feed is not available. Only automatic feed
is available.
Outer thread
+Z
Workpiece
Pitch
+X
Depth
Inner thread
+Z
Depth +X
Workpiece Pitch
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8.2 INPUT DATA
8.2.1 Input Data Thread Cycle

In the following the input data for outer thread cycle is explained in
detail. As the meaning of the data input for thread cycles is the same
other thread cycles are not explained in this document.
The picture below shows the guidance drawing of thread cycle.
Input data for thread cycle

XS X coordinate start point of threading FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
ZS Z coordinate start point of threading FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
XE X coordinate end point of threading FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
ZE Z coordinate end point of threading FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
P Pitch of thread (lead) FIG ○ Equal or bigger than zero
H Depth of thread FIG ○ Equal or bigger than zero
METH Following cutting methods can be METH. × The guidance drawing
specified. changes according to the
1: Constant amount of cutting and selection.
single-edged cutting As default cutting constant
2: Constant amount of cutting and depth and single-edged
straight cutting cutting is selected as cutting
3: Constant amount of cutting and method.
zigzag cutting
4: Cutting constant depth and
single-edged cutting
straight cutting
zigzag cutting
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A Tool nose angle METH. × 60° is set as default value.
DIR The direction of cutting is specified METH. × The guidance drawing
with the button on the touch screen. changes according to the
Cutting direction - Z (1) selection.
Cutting direction + Z (2) As default cutting direction is
- Z.
FIN Finishing amount METH. ×
NORMAL (1) value.
Refer to No.9213,9214,9215.
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8.2.2 Input Data Thread Repair Cycle

In the following the input data for outer thread repair cycle is
explained in detail. As the meaning of the data input for outer thread
repair cycles is the same other they are not explained in this document.
Input data for thread repair cycle

XS X coordinate start point of threading FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
ZS Z coordinate start point of threading FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
XE X coordinate end point of threading FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
ZE Z coordinate end point of threading FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
P Pitch of thread (lead) FIG ○ Bigger than zero
H Depth of thread FIG ○ Bigger than zero
SET-Z Screw position Z coordinates for FIG ○ If SET key is pushed, the SET-Z
re-cycle value is automatically specified.
D-CUT Depth of cut FIG ○ Bigger than zero
METH Following cutting methods can be METH × The guidance drawing changes
specified. according to the selection.
1: Constant amount of cutting and As default cutting constant depth
single-edged cutting and single-edged cutting is
2: Constant amount of cutting and selected as cutting method.
straight cutting
3: Constant amount of cutting and
zigzag cutting
single-edged cutting
5: Cutting constant depth and straight
cutting
6: Cutting constant depth and zigzag
cutting
A Tool nose angle METH × 60° is set as default value.
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DIR The direction of cutting is specified METH. × The guidance drawing changes
with the button on the touch screen. according to the selection.
Cutting direction - Z (1) As default cutting direction is - Z.
Cutting direction + Z (2)
FIN Finishing amount METH. ×
S-DIR Spindle rotate direction COND. × NORMAL is set as default value.
NORMAL (1) Display only if No.9202#1=1.
REVERSE (2) Refer to No.9213,9214,9215.
< operation procedure >

(1) Input necessary data fields
(thread start point, thread end point, pitch of thread, depth of t

hread, and depth of cut)
(2) Orient the spindle to zero position. Push [ORIENT] key.
(One-rotation signal of the spindle is matched to the position of

the sensor.)
When the serial spindle is used FANUC (No.9101#5=0),
[ORIENT] key is displayed. When the button is pressed, M code
(No.4960) for the orientation is output.
When the spindle is not used FANUC (No.9101#5=1), the

operator does the orientation manually.
SET ORIENT SAVE CAN
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(3) Move threading tool into the bottom of thread.
X Z
(4) Push [SET] key.
(The value of current position Z is set in input item “SET-Z")
(5) Move away the tool from the piece, over the surface clearance
(parameter No.9221), along the X axis and then move the tool
along the Z axis over the entrance clearance (parameter
No.9220).
(6) Push [SAVE] key at the end.
(If step 5 is not executed then message “Separate the tool from
work” will appear and the input data will not be saved..)
(7) Returning to the base screen (pushing [SAVE] or [CAN]), M

code (No.4961) to release the spindle orientation is executed.
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8.3 TOOL CUTTING MOTION
8.3.1 Outer Thread Motions
The space around the workpiece is divided in 2 areas named [A], [B].
If at the time cycle start is pressed the tool is somewhere into the area
[A] then an alarm is displayed.
Clearance Z
[A]
Clearance X
P2
[B]
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Tool motions of outer thread is as follows.
in rapid traverse first along the Z axis and then along the X axis.
(2) From P2 the threading is realized according to the depth of cut
and the cutting method.
(3) The tool returns to the initial position in rapid traverse first along
the X axis and then along the Z axis.
Entrance clearance
2
(XS, ZS)
(XE, ZE)
Surface clearance
P2
1
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8.3.2 Inner Thread Motions

The space around the workpiece is divided in 2 areas named [A], [B].
If at the time cycle start is pressed the tool is somewhere into the area
[A] then an alarm is displayed.
[B]
P2
Clearance X
[A]
Clearance Z
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Tool motions of inner thread is as follows.
in rapid traverse first along the Z axis and then along the X axis.
(2) From P2 the threading is realized according to the depth of cut
and the cutting method.
(3) The tool returns to the initial position in rapid traverse first along
the X axis and then along the Z axis.
P2
Surface clearance
(XE, ZE)
(XS, ZS)
Entrance clearance
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8.3.3 Cutting Method

Following 6 cutting methods are available. The selection of the cutting
method is done according to the value specified in data input field
METH.
(1) METH = 1 : Constant amount of cut, one-edged cutting
Tip of the
blade
d1
A
d2
d3
dn
H
FIN
The tool cut in order to keep constant the amount of

material cut between each step. The tool cut only with
one edge
D-CUT = Cut amount

FIN = Finish amount
Depth of H = Screw (value obtained by shape data)
A = Tip of the blade corner
Each thread cut cycle, cut amount dn
d1 = D-CUT
d2 = d1×sqrt (2)
d3 = d1×sqrt (3)
:
:
dn = d1×sqrt (n)
NOTE
When the amount of cut is smaller than the
minimum amount of cut (parameter No.9223), the
amount of cut is clamped to the value specified in
parameter No. 9223.
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(2) METH = 2 : Constant amount of cut, both-edged cutting
Tip of
the blade
d1
A
d2
d3
dn
H
FIN
D-CUT = Cut amount

FIN = Finish amount
d1 = D-CUT
d2 = d1×sqrt (2)
d3 = d1×sqrt (3)
:
:
dn = d1×sqrt (n)
The tool cut in order to keep constant the amount of material cut
between each step. The tool cut with both edges contemporaneously.
NOTE
parameter No. 9223.
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(3) METH = 3 : Constant amount cut, both-edge zigzag cutting
Tip of the
blade
A
d1
d2
d3
dn
H
FIN
D-CUT = Cut amount

FIN = Finish amount
d1 = (D-CUT×sqrt(2))/2
d2 = D-CUT×sqrt (2)
d3 = (D-CUT×(sqrt(2)+sqrt(4)))/2
d4 = D-CUT×sqrt (4)
d5 = (D-CUT×(sqrt(4)+sqrt(6)))/2
:
:
dn = D-CUT×sqrt(n) n : Even number
dn+1 = (D-CUT×(sqrt(n)+sqrt(n+2)))/2
The tool cut in order to keep constant the amount of material cut
between each step. The tool cut with both edges alternatively.
NOTE
parameter No. 9223.
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(4) METH = 4 : Constant depth of cut, one-edge cutting
Tip of
the blade
A
D-CUT
D-CUT
H
D-CUT
FIN
D-CUT = Cut amount

FIN = Finish amount
The tool cut in order to keep constant the cut of depth between each
step. The tool cut with one edge only.
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(5) METH = 5 : Constant depth of cut, both-edged cutting
Tip of the
blade
A D-CUT
D-CUT H
D-CUT
FIN
D-CUT = Cut amount

FIN = Finish amount
step. The tool cut with both edges contemporaneously.
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(6) METH = 6 : Constant depth of cut, both-edge zigzag cutting
Tip of the
blade
Ａ
D-CUT
D-CUT H
D-CUT
FIN
D-CUT = Cut amount

FIN = Finish amount
step. The tool cut with both edges alternatively.
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9.GROOVE CYCLE CYCLE MACHINING B-64254EN/02
9 GROOVE CYCLE
9.1 OUTLINE.................................................................................215
9.2 INPUT DATA ..........................................................................217
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B-64254EN/02 CYCLE MACHINING 9.GROOVE CYCLE
9.1 OUTLINE
There are three kinds of groove cycle of outer groove, inner groove
and face groove, and is characterized by following properties.
(1) Groove shape can be specified by reference point, width and

depth of groove.
(2) Corner radius R or chamfering C elements can be specified for
each corner (1 - 4) of the groove.
(3) Two or more groove having the same shape can be cut specifying
the distance between the grooves (pitch).
(4) Roughing cut in parallel in the direction of Z axis(X axis) is
available.
(5) Finishing cut from both sides of the groove right and left and
evenly along the final shape is available.
(6) Pecking cutting motion is available.
cycle data.
NOTE
is available.
Outer groove
+Z
Width of pitch +X
Width
2 3
Depth Cutting area 2 Cutting area 1
1 4
Reference point
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Inner groove
+Z
Reference point
1 4
Depth Cutting area 2 Cutting area 1 +X
2 3
Width of pitch Width
Face groove
+Z
Cutting +X
Width area 2
Depth
3 4
Width of pitch
Cutting
area 1
2 1
Reference point
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9.2 INPUT DATA
In the following the input data for outer groove cycle is explained in
detail. As the meaning of the data input for groove cycles is the same
other they are not explained in this document.
Input data for outer groove cycle

X X coordinate of left bottom corner FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
Z Z coordinate of left bottom corner FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
W Width of groove FIG ○ One cutting at W=0 when
Roughing is specified.
Alarm when Finishing is
specified in case of W=0
D Depth of groove FIG ○ Bigger than zero
NO Number of grooves FIG × Equal or bigger than zero
P Distance between grooves FIG × 1 when empty.
R1/C1 Corner radius R/chamfering C at FIG × Bigger than zero
position 1
position 2
position 3
position 4
E Width of groove tool METH. × Cutting width = width of
groove tool - (tool nose R×2)
If E = (tool nose R×2), Cutting
width = R.
If E < (tool nose R×2), alarm
is displayed.
P-CUT Depth of cut (pecking) METH. × 0 when empty.
P-RET Return Amount (pecking) METH. × 0 when empty.
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DWL Dwell time when the tool reaches the METH. × 0 when empty.
bottom of groove
the button on touch screen. cutting is selected.
[R+F]: Rough + Finishing
cutting (1)
T Tool number METH. ×
F Feedrate METH. ×
ON (1)
OFF (2)
S-MAX Maximum spindle speed COND. × It displays only at CSS=1.
NORMAL (1) value.
Refer to No.9213,9214,9215.
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In this section will be explained in detail tool cutting motions of outer

groove cycle. The tool cutting motion of the others groove cycles can
be deducted for symmetry.

If the tool is inside area [A] when cycle start is pressed then an alarm
occur.
[A]
Clearance
P2 P1
[B]
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Tool motions of outer groove is as follows.
(1) The tool moves from the initial position, somewhere in [B], to
the left hand side of the groove next to the center of the groove
itself, at the edge of the clearance, moving in rapid traverse first
along the X axis and then along the Z.
(2) If pecking is specified then the tool moves in cutting feedrate in
-X axis direction by the cut amount . If pecking is not specified
then the tool moves in cutting feedrate in -X axis direction until
the bottom of the groove.
(3) If pecking is specified then the tool moves in rapid feedrate in
+X direction by the return amount.
(4) Steps 2 and 3 are iteratively repeated until the tool reaches the
bottom of the groove.
(5) From the bottom of the groove the tool moves in rapid traverse
first in X direction up to the edge of the clearance and then in –Z
direction by the tool width cut amount.
(6) The steps 2 to 5 are iteratively repeated until position P2 is
reached.
(7) The tool moves to the right hand side of the groove next to the
center of the groove itself, at the edge of the clearance, moving in
rapid traverse first along the X axis.
(8) The steps 2 to 4 are iteratively repeated until the tool reaches the
(9) From the bottom of the groove the tool moves in rapid traverse
first in X direction up to the edge of the clearance and then in +Z
direction by the tool width cut amount.
(10) The steps 8 and 9 are iteratively repeated until position P1 is
reached.
(11) The tool return to the initial position moving first along X and
then along Z.
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W/2 W/2
4 8
Return amount
Cut amount of
pecking
2
Clearance 3 9 10
6 5
1
P2 P1
7
Cut amount
(Width direct.)
11
Cut amount = Width of grooving tool - (tool nose R×2)
Note)
If Width of grooving tool = (tool nose R×2) then Cut amount = R Width of
If Width of grooving tool < (tool nose R×2) then Alarm occur tool
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In case that multiple grooves have to machined the cutting sequence is

described in below pictures.
Outer groove
Groove 4 Groove 3 Groove 2 Groove 1
Cutting sequence 4 3 2 1
Inner groove
Face groove
Cutting sequence
Groove 4 4
Groove 3 3
Groove 2 2
Groove 1 1
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If the tool is inside area [A] when cycle start is pressed then an alarm
occur.
[A]
Clearance
P2 P1
[B]
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Tool motions of outer groove is as follows.
(1) The tool moves from the initial position, somewhere in [B], to
the left hand side vertical wall of the groove, at the edge of the
clearance in P2, moving in rapid traverse first along the X axis
and then along the Z.
(2) The tool moves in cutting feedrate along the –X direction until
the bottom of the groove.
parameter No. 9212.
(4) The tool moves in rapid traverse first along X and then along Z
until reaching P1.
(5) The tool moves in cutting feedrate in –X direction until the
(6) The tool moves moves in cutting feedrate in –Z direction until
the left hand side vertical wall of the groove.
parameter No. 9212.
(8) The tool moves in rapid traverse first along X and then along Z
until reaching P1.
6
3,7
2
5
Clearance
4,8
9
P2 P1 1
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In case that multiple grooves have to machined the cutting sequence is

described in below pictures.
Outer groove
Inner groove
Face groove
Cutting sequence
Groove 4 4
Groove 3 3
Groove 2 2
Groove 1 1
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10.HOLE CYCLE CYCLE MACHINING B-64254EN/02
10 HOLE CYCLE
10.1 OUTLINE.................................................................................227
10.2 INPUT DATA ..........................................................................228
10.2.1 Drill Cycle ....................................................................228
10.2.2 Tap Cycle .....................................................................229
10.3.1 Drilling Motions...........................................................230
10.3.2 Tapping Motions ..........................................................233
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B-64254EN/02 CYCLE MACHINING 10.HOLE CYCLE
10.1 OUTLINE
In holing the open processing,there is the following features.
(1) Drill shape is defined specifying the base position of the hole
along Z and the depth of the drill.
(2) Tap geometry is defined specifying the base position of the
tapping along Z, the depth of the tapping and the pitch of the
tapping.
(3) Drill cycle can be machined with pecking movements.
(4) Tapping can be specified as clockwise and counterclockwise.
(5) Tap machining can be specified as float and rigid.
cycle data.
NOTE
is available.
Drill cycle
Start coordinates Z
+Z
Depth of hole
+X
Tap cycle
Pitch
Start coordinates Z
+Z
Depth of hole +X
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10.2 INPUT DATA
10.2.1 Drill Cycle

The picture below shows the guidance drawing of drill cycle.
Input data for drill cycle

Z Start Coordinate Z of the hole FIG ○ Absolute coordinate
L Depth of hole FIG ○ Bigger than zero
P-CUT Depth of cut (pecking) METH. × 0 when empty.
Escape amount = No.5114
DWL Dwell time when the tool reaches METH. × 0 when empty.
the bottom of groove
F Feedrate COND. ×
NORMAL (1) value.
Refer to No.9213,9214,9215.
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10.2.2 Tap Cycle

The picture below shows the guidance drawing of tap cycle.
Input data for tap cycle

Z Start Coordinate Z of the hole FIG ○ Absolute coordinates
L Depth of hole FIG ○ Bigger than zero
P Pitch of thread (lead) FIG ○ Bigger than zero
DIR The direction of rotation is specified METH. × CW is the default value
with the button on touch screen.
CW: (1)
CCW: (2)
TYP Tapping type is specified with the METH. × RIGID is the default value
button on touch screen. FLOAT when empty.
FLOAT: Float tapping (1) TYP is displayed only at
RIGID: Rigid tapping (2) No.9101#5=0 and
No.5200#0=0.
( TYP is not displayed at
No.9101#5=1 or
No.5200#0=1. )
DWL Dwell time when the tool reaches the METH. × 0 when empty.
bottom of groove
F Feedrate COND. ×
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10.3.1 Drilling Motions
1. Tool position of start at cycle

If the tool is inside area [D]+[E] when cycle start is pressed then an
alarm occur.
[A]
[D] [E]
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2. High speed peck drilling

Tool motion if parameter No.5101#2=0.
• High speed peck drilling

At No.5101#2=0
Z axis clearance
1
8
Depth of hole
2
3
6 4
5
7
Depth of cut Escape amount

(Pecking) (No.5114)
Base Position
(1) The tool moves from the initial position, to the edge of clearance
Z, moving in rapid traverse along the Z axis.
(2) The tool moves, in rapid traverse along the X axis, to the position
X=0.
(3) The tool moves in cutting feedrate along the Z by P-CUT (Depth
of Cut) in –Z direction.
(4) The tool retracts by the escape amount (parameter No. 5114),
along the Z axis in +Z direction.
of Cut) –escape amount in –Z direction.
(6) Steps 4 and 5 are repeated until the tool reaches the bottom of the
hole.
(7) The tool moves to the edge of clearance Z, moving in rapid
traverse along the Z axis in +Z direction..
(8) The tool return to the initial position, moving in rapid traverse
first along the X axis and the along the Z axis.
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3. Peck drilling
Tool motion if parameter No.5101#2=1.
• Peck drilling
At No. 5101#2=1
Z axis clearance
1
Depth of hole 9
3
7 4
6 5
8
Depth of cut Escape amount

(Pecking) (No.5114)
Base position
X=0.
of Cut) in –Z direction.
traverse along the Z axis in +Z direction..
(5) The tool moves in rapid traverse along the Z axis to the previous
position + escape amount.
of Cut) - the escape amount in –Z direction.
(7) Steps 4 to 6 are repeated until the tool reaches the bottom of the
hole.
traverse along the Z axis in +Z direction.
(9) The tool return to the initial position, moving in rapid traverse
first along the X axis and the along the Z axis.
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10.3.2 Tapping Motions
1. Tool position of start at cycle

If the tool is inside the area [D]+[E] and cycle start is pressed than an
alarm occurs.
[D] [A]
[E]
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2. Tapping tool motion
• Tapping
Z axis clearance
1
6
Depth of hole
2
3
4
5
Base Position
X=0.
(3) The tool moves in cutting feedrate along the Z axis to the bottom
of the hole.
(4) The spindle is stopped.
(5) Spindle rotation is reversed and the tool returns to the edge of
clearance Z. in cutting feedrate
(6) The tool return to the initial position, in rapid traverse, moving
NOTE
It is necessary to set No.4002#5 to 0 for a reverse
tapping cycle.
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APPENDIX
B-64254EN/04 APPENDIX A.ACTIVATION OF TURN MATE i
A ACTIVATION OF TURN MATE i

TURN MATE i starts by pushing a function key. The function key to
start TURN MATE i is assigned by parameter.
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A.ACTIVATION OF TURN MATE i APPENDIX B-64254EN/04
A.1 ASSIGNMENT OF TURN MATE i TO FUNCTION KEY
To assign a function key to start TURN MATE i it is necessary to set

parameter No.9100.
Pushing the assigned function key TURN MATE i screen appears.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9100 GRP MES SYS OFS PRG POS
OFFSET
POS PROG
SETING
CUSTM
SYSTEM MESAGE GRAPH
In case that operation in standard CNC screen should be hidden,

assign TURN MATE i to all function keys setting parameter
No.9100=00111111. If parameter No. 9100=00111111, then to
display standard CNC screen again, turn on the CNC while pushing
[M] and [0] (zero) and then change the parameter.
MTB is responsible to prepare appropriate ladder program for
maintenance purpose.
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B-64254EN/04 APPENDIX A.ACTIVATION OF TURN MATE i
A.2 PMC SIGNAL TO ENABLE/DISABLE TURN MATE i
It is possible to disable and enable TURN MATE i by changing

following PMC signal when parameter No.9101#7 is 1.
G62.4 (PD1T) 0: Disable TURN MATE i

1: Enable TURN MATE i
(1) If PMC signal PD1T is OFF then TURN MATE i screen does not
appear even pushing function key assigned by parameter
No.9100 will not display TURN MATE i..
(2) If PMC signal PD1T is OFF, TURN MATE i screen does not
appear even if parameter No. 9101#0 is set in order to display
TURN MATE i automatically at power on.
(3) If TURN MATE i is displayed and PMC signal PD1T is turned

OFF, then original CNC screen appears.
(4) If original CNC screen is displayed and PMC signal PD1T is

turned ON, then TURN MATE i screen appears by pressing a
function key which has the corresponding bit of parameter No.
9100 set to 1.
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B.PARAMETERS APPENDIX B-64254EN/04
B PARAMETERS
WARNING
Make sure to use the parameters prepared by the
machine tool builder. If you changed the
parameter, there is a possibility that the cycle
machining is not worked correctly.
And it may cause the tool to strike the workpiece or
machine, possibly breaking the tool and/or machine
and/or injuring the operator.
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B-64254EN/04 APPENDIX B.PARAMETERS
B.1 PARAMETERS RELATED TO BASIC OPERATIONS
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9100 GRP MES SYS OFS PRG POS
POS 0: If MDI key <1> is pressed, then TURN MATE i is not displayed.
1: If MDI key <1> is pressed, then TURN MATE i is displayed.
PRG 0: If MDI key <2> is pressed, then TURN MATE i is not displayed.
OFS 0: If MDI key <3> is pressed, then TURN MATE i is not displayed.
SYS 0: If MDI key <4> is pressed, then TURN MATE i is not displayed.
MES 0: If MDI key <5> is pressed, then TURN MATE i is not displayed.
GRP 0: If MDI key <6> is pressed, then TURN MATE i is not displayed.
<1> <2> <3>
POS PROG OFFSET
SETTING
SYSTEM MESAGE
CUSTM
GRAPH
<4> <5> <6>
NOTE
1 If all parameters from 9100#0 to 9100#5 are 1 then
it is not possible to display the standard CNC
screens, only TURN MATE i screen will be
displayed.
In the above case, if for maintenance purpose is
required to access standard CNC screens, then
during power on push at the same time MDI keys
M and 0 (zero) in order to display all other CNC
screens.
2 The MTB may create customer screens accessible
by the MDI key <6>. TURN MATE i is not a Custom
screen, so in order to display customer screens it is
necessary to push twice the MDI key <6>.
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#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9101 G62 FSP PWD
PWD 0: When the power is turned on, the system is not switched to the
TURN MATE i.
1: When the power is turned on, the system is switched to the
TURN MATE i.
FSP 0: FANUC spindle is used.
1: FANUC spindle is not used.
G62 0: To display TURN MATE i , it is not required to set PMC signal
G62.4.
1: To display TURN MATE i , it is required to set PMC signal
G62.4.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9102 TDP GER SEQ LMT LDM SLM CND
CND 0: Tab COND in cycle data input screen is displayed.

1: Tab COND in cycle data input screen is not displayed.
SLM 0: The spindle load meter is displayed on the Base Screen.
1: The spindle load meter is not displayed on the Base Screen.
LDM 0: The servo load meter is displayed on the Base Screen.
1: The servo load meter is not displayed on the Base Screen.
LMT 0: The “LIMIT" button is displayed on the Base Screen.
1: The “LIMIT" button is not displayed on the Base Screen.
SEQ 0: Sequential execution function is not available.

1: Sequential execution function is available.
GER 0: It is possible to set the gear number of the spindle.

1: It is not possible to set the gear number of the spindle.
TDP 0: The tool selection screen is available

1: The tool selection screen is not available.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9103 MIO GST3 LM2 LM1 SFA
SFA 0: Spindle rotation direction It is considered clockwise if PMC

signals G070#5(SFRA)=1 && G070#4(SRVA)=0.
Spindle rotation direction It is considered counter clockwise if
PMC signals G070#5(SFRA)=0 && G070#4(SRVA)=1.
1: Spindle rotation direction It is considered clockwise if PMC
signals G070#5(SFRA)=0 && G070#4(SRVA)=1.
Spindle rotation direction It is considered counter clockwise if
PMC signals G070#5(SFRA)=1 && G070#4(SRVA)=0.
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LM2, LM1 Specify the configuration of Manual Cutting screen.

LM2 LM1 Configuration of Manual Cutting screen
0 0 Range of tool movement
0 1 Reserve
1 0 Reserve
1 1 JOG feedrate + Range of tool movement
GST3 0: The spindle speed (modal information of the CNC) is set on the
Spindle Setting screen by pushing [SET] soft-key.
1: The spindle speed (modal information of the CNC) is set by
pushing the Spindle Control button on the Machine Operator’s
panel.
MIO 0: Memory Card function is not validated.

1: Memory Card function is validated.
NOTE
In order to use Memory Card function, it is
necessary to set the parameter No.20 to 4
(memory card interface).
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9104 NMS BN2 BN1
BN2, BN1 Specify the maximum contour block number in free figure.
BN2 BN1 Maximum contour block number
0 0 10
0 1 15
1 0 30
NMS 0: Editing of non-monotonic figures is disabled.

1: Editing of non-monotonic figures is enabled
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9105 M30 MDL
MDL 0: When the NC program is converted, a modal instruction is

output.
1: When the NC program is converted, a modal instruction is not
output.
M30 0: When the NC program is converted, M30 is output at the end of

program.
1: When the NC program is converted, M02 is output at the end of
program.
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9111 MSGLANG
[Standard value ] 0
TURN MATE i language selection
MSGLANG 0: The TURN MATE i language is the same as the language

displayed on NC side. However, if the displayed language on NC
side is different than English, Japanese, German, French, Italian,
Spanish, and Chinese, then TURN MATE i is displayed in
English.
1 : English
2 : Japanese
3 : German
4 : French
5 : Italian
6 : Spanish
7 : Portuguese
8 : Chinese (traditional)
9 : Chinese (simplified)
The rest: English
9112 PMCSIGN
PMCSIGN This parameter specifies the PMC R signal used by TURN MATE i to
communicate with the PMC.
If the parameter is not set a warning message will be displayed when
trying to execute automatic operations.
9113 ELOFS1
ELOFS1 Value of the load current of the first CNC controlled axis in the steady
status, as converted into a digital value (0 to +6554).
[Valid data range] 0 to +6554
The load meter value of the X axis is controlled by the following
relationship:
Load meter value=
[abs(servo current load)-abs(parameter #9112)]/
[abs(parameter #2086)- abs(parameter #9112)]
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9114 ELOFS2
ELOFS2 Value of the load current of the first second controlled axis in the
steady status, as converted into a digital value (0 to +6554).
[Valid data range] 0 to +6554
The load meter value of the Z axis is controlled by the following
relationship:
Load meter value=
[abs(servo current load)-abs(parameter #9113)]/
[abs(parameter #2086)- abs(parameter #9113)]
9115 GERMC1
GERMC1 M code executed if gear number 1 is selected (0 to 256).

[Valid data range] 0 to 256
9116 GERMC2

9117 GERMC3

9118 GERMC4

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B.2 PARAMETERS RELATED TO COLOR PALETTE
B.2.1 Color Palette for Base Screen

The value assigned to these parameters is a 6 digit decimal number
having the following pattern:
00××△△
(00:Red value, ××: green value, and △△: blue value).
Each basic color is specified with a value between 0 and 63.
If for a basic color the specified value is bigger than 63 then is
interpreted as 63.
If the parameter value is less than 6 digits the value is interpreted as
000000.
The value of the parameter shall have the following pattern XYXYXY
in order to get shadows of gray colors, with XY ranging between 0
and 63 for a monochrome LCD.
9150 DSPCOL1
DSPCOL1 Strings, border of figures, lines in figures, arrows in figures on Base

screen.
9151 DSPCOL2
DSPCOL2 Title bar background, shadow of buttons.
9152 DSPCOL3
DSPCOL3 Free figure line on Free figure drawing screen.
9153 DSPCOL4
DSPCOL4 Load meter scale light gray
9154 DSPCOL5
DSPCOL5 Origin point on Free figure drawing screen.
9155 DSPCOL6
DSPCOL6 Base screen background color
9156 DSPCOL7
DSPCOL7 Light on buttons.
9157 DSPCOL8
DSPCOL8 White character display.
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9158 DSPCOL9
DSPCOL9 Meter place of Load Meter
9159 DSPCOL10
DSPCOL10 Dark gray scale place of Load Meter
9160 DSPCOL11
DSPCOL10 Gray scale place of Load Meter
9161 DSPCOL12
DSPCOL11 Scroll bar, cursor of edit box and frame place of Load Meter
9162 DSPCOL13
DSPCOL13 Shaw of bottom
9163 DSPCOL14
DSPCOL14 Selected figure line of Free figure drawing
9164 DSPCOL15
DSPCOL15 Back ground of Free figure drawing
9165 DSPCOL16
DSPCOL16 Workpiece
If 0 is set in above parameters, then the following data is used as
default.
(1) In the case of monochrome LCD
No.9150 ＝ 000000 Black

No.9151 ＝ 121212 Gray 1
No.9152 ＝ 636363 White
No.9153 ＝ 161616 Gray 2
No.9154 ＝ 000000 Black
No.9155 ＝ 383838 Gray 4
No.9156 ＝ 606060 Gray 5
No.9157 ＝ 636363 White
No.9158 ＝ 606060 Black
No.9159 ＝ 121212 Gray 1
No.9160 ＝ 636363 White
No.9161 ＝ 161616 Gray 2
No.9162 ＝ 161616 Gray 2
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No.9163 ＝ 000000 Black

No.9164 ＝ 161616 Gray 2
No.9165 ＝ 242424 Gray 3
(2) In the case of color LCD
No.9150 ＝ 000000 Black

No.9151 ＝ 000063 Led
No.9152 ＝ 242424 Green
No.9153 ＝ 364416 Yellow
No.9154 ＝ 606000 Blue
No.9155 ＝ 484848 Gray
No.9156 ＝ 003200 Pink
No.9157 ＝ 636363 White
No.9158 ＝ 006060 Light Green
No.9159 ＝ 000000 Black
No.9160 ＝ 181818 Light Gray
No.9161 ＝ 484848 Gray
No.9162 ＝ 636300 Light Blue
No.9163 ＝ 603232 Dark Purple
No.9164 ＝ 242424 Dark Gray
No.9165 ＝ 404040 Light Gray
B.2.2 Color Palette for Guidance Windows
The value assigned to these parameters is a 6 digit decimal number

having the following pattern:
00××△△
(00:Red value, ××: green value, and △△: blue value).
Each basic color (red, green and blue) is specified with a value
ranging between 0 and 63.
If for a basic color the specified value is bigger than 63, then the value
is interpreted as 63.
If the parameter value is less than 6 digits, then the value is interpreted
as 000000.
In order to get shadows of gray colors the value of the parameter shall
have the following pattern XYXYXY, with XY ranging between 0
and 63 for a monochrome LCD.
9182 GIDCOL1
GIDCOL 1 Strings, border of figures, lines in figures, arrows in figures on

guidance windows.
9183 GIDCOL2
GIDCOL2 Reserve
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9184 GIDCOL3
GIDCOL3 Color of chuck
9185 GIDCOL4
GIDCOL4 Color of tool
9186 GIDCOL5
GIDCOL5 Color of workpiece
9187 GIDCOL6
GIDCOL6 Reserve
9188 GIDCOL7
GIDCOL7 Reserve
9189 GIDCOL8
GIDCOL8 Reserve
9190 GIDCOL9
GIDCOL9 Reserve
9191 GIDCOL10
GIDCOL10 Reserve
9192 GIDCOL11
GIDCOL11 Reserve
9193 GIDCOL12
GIDCOL12 Color of drill and tap tool
9194 GIDCOL13
GIDCOL13 Reserve
9195 GIDCOL14
GIDCOL14 Reserve
9196 GIDCOL15
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GIDCOL15 Reserve
9197 GIDCOL16
GIDCOL16 Reserve
If 0 is set in above parameters, then the following data is used as

default.
(1) In the case of monochrome LCD
No.9182=000000 Black
No.9183=060606 Gray 1
No.9184=121212 Gray 2
No.9185=161616 Gray 3
No.9186=242424 Gray 4
No.9187=323232 Gray 5
No.9188=404040 Gray 6
No.9189=636363 White
No.9193=242424 Gray 4
(2) In the case of color LCD
No.9182=000000 Black
No.9183=630000 Red
No.9184=242424 Dark Gray
No.9185=404040 Light Gray
No.9186=003200 Green
No.9187=606000 Yellow
No.9188=006363 Light Blue
No.9189=636363 White
No.9190=000063 Blue
No.9191=000063 Blue
No.9192=404040 Light Grey
No.9193=000000 Black
No.9194=000000 Black
No.9195=636363 White
No.9196=006363 Light Blue
No.9197=404040 Light Gray
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B.3 PARAMETERS INFLUENCING CUTTING MOTIONS
B.3.1 Common
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9200 TPC SPC
SPC 0: If spindle is stopped and Cycle Start button is pushed, then the
alarm is displayed on the screen.
1: If the spindle is stopped and Cycle Start button is pushed, then
the alarm is not displayed on the screen.
NOTE
When the spindle does not rotate (PMC signal
F40#0-#7 and F41#0-#7 is all 0), the P/S alarm
(“3063: WRONG SPINDLE SPEED”) is displayed.
TPC 0: In outer/inner cutting cycles with manual In-feeding (depth of cut

D-CUT=0), if the tool position in X, before pushing Cycle Start
button, is bigger/smaller than the maximum/minimum X
coordinate of work-piece, then the alarm is displayed on the
screen.
1: In outer/inner cutting cycle with manual In-feeding (depth of cut
D-CUT=0), if the tool position in X before pushing Cycle Start
button is bigger/smaller than the maximum/minimum X
coordinate of work-piece, then the alarm is not displayed on the
screen.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9202 AP1 AP2 AP3 TPD APD MO3
M03 0: The item of Spindle rotation [S-DIR] is not displayed on the

input data screen of COND tab.
1: The item of Spindle rotation [S-DIR] is displayed on the input
data screen of COND tab.
APD 0: The item of Approach position [XA], [ZA] are not displayed on
the input data screen of METH tab.
1: The item of Approach position [XA], [ZA] are displayed on the
input data screen of METH tab.
TPD 0: Tool change position is not displayed on Process list screen.

1: Tool change position is displayed on Process list screen.
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AP3 0: Order of axes movement in Inner Cycle is as follows.

X → Z axes approach movement
1: Order of axes movement in Inner Cycle is as follows.
Z → X axes approach movement
AP2 0: Order of axes movement in Outer Back Cycle is as follows.

1: Order of axes movement in Outer Back Cycle is as follows.
AP1 0: Order of axes movement in Outer Cycle is as follows.

1: Order of axes movement in Outer Cycle is as follows.
#7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0
9203 M01
M01 During execution of a program formed by linked cycles

0 : M01 is not outputted at the end of a cycle or tool change.
1 : M01 is outputted at the end of a cycle or tool change.
B.3.2 Turning Cycles
9210 XCLEARF
XCLEARF Clearance value along X axis (radius value, positive value,

incremental value)
Distance from the stock removal, along the X axis, to machining start
point (approach point).
The default value is 2 mm (0.08 inch) if parameter is set to 0.
[Unit of data] For metric system: 0.001 mm

For inch system: 0.0001 inch
NOTE
This parameter is used in, roughing, finishing,
roughing + finish cutting cycles.
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9211 ZCLEARF
ZCLEARF Clearance value along Z axis (radius value, positive value, incremental
value)
Distance from the stock removal, along the Z axis, to machining start

NOTE
This parameter is used in, roughing, finishing,
roughing + finish cutting cycles.
9212 ESCPAMT
ESCPAMT Escape Amount (radius value, positive value, incremental value).

Distance by which the tool retracts from the cutting surface after each
cut
The escape amount value is the same along X and along Z.
The default value is 0.5 mm (0.02inch) if parameter is set to 0.

ESCPAMT
ESCPAMT
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9213 SDNMLM
SDNMLM Spindle normal rotation instruction M code.

(0 to 65535)
M03 is output in case of 0.
9214 SDRVSM
SDRVSM Spindle reverse rotation instruction M code

(0 to 65535)
9215 SDSTPM
SDSTPM Spindle stop instruction M code

(0 to 65535)
B.3.3 Thread Cycle
9220 SCLEARF
SCLEARF Clearance value along X axis (radius value, positive value,

incremental value)
Distance from thread start point, along the X axis, to machining start

9221 ECLEARF
ECLEARF Clearance value along Z axis (radius value, positive value, incremental
value)
Distance from thread start point, along the Z axis, to machining start

9223 TMINAMT
TMINAMT Minimum cutting depth (radius value and positive value).

If the cutting depth value calculated by the cycle is smaller than the
value of this parameter then the cutting depth applied will be the value
specified for this parameter.

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9224 SPLANGQ
QZ Qz is the gap angle between P0 and P1. measured from P0 in

clockwise direction.
If P0=P1 then set QZ=0.
[Unit of data] 0.001 degree
P0
P0: Spindle position after commanding
QZ P1 spindle orientation. It represents the
zero position on spindle position coder.
P1: It represents the spindle zero position
on the spindle chuck. MTB is
Spindle responsible to prepare spindle zero
position on the spindle chuck.
NOTE
It is mandatory to set this parameter to execute
thread repair
4960 ORIENTM1
ORIENTM1 M code specifying the spindle orientation

Specify the M code to change from spindle rotating mode to spindle
positioning mode. Executing the M code the spindle will orient.
Spindle positioning can be specified from the next block.
4961 ORIENTM2
ORIENTM2 M code releasing the spindle positioning mode

Specify the M code to change from spindle positioning mode to
spindle rotating mode.
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B.3.4 Groove Cycle
9230 GMINAMT
GMINAMT Minimum cutting depth (radius value and positive value).

If the cutting depth value calculated by the cycle is smaller than the
value of this parameter then the cutting depth applied will be the value
specified for this parameter.
The default value is P-CUT/10 if parameter is set to 0.

B.3.5 Drill Cycle
9240 SPNNTNM
SPNNTNM M code to specify clockwise tapping before executing the tapping

cycle.
If the value of the parameter is zero or blank no M code will be
commanded before the tapping cycle.
9241 SPNRTNM
SPNRTNM M code to specify counterclockwise tapping before executing the

tapping cycle.
If the value of the parameter is zero or blank no M code will be
commanded before the tapping cycle and alarm 3074 will be issued
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B-64254EN/04 APPENDIX C.ALARMS
C ALARMS
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C.ALARMS APPENDIX B-64254EN/04
C.1 ALARMS COMMON TO ALL CYCLES
Alarm
Message Cause Countermeasure
number
3007 WRONG CUTTING CONDITION Feedrate is not set. Please set feedrate on
feedrate setting screen.
whether to set the value in
feedrate in the COND tab of
Input data screen.
3010 NO MACHINING CYCLE BLOCK. The selected cycle number does Please select a cycle number
not contain any cutting cycle. containing a machining block.
3101 WRONG TOOL POSITION. The position of the tool when Cycle Please move the tool to an
Start is pressed is not compatible appropriate position before
with the cutting motion of the cycle pressing cycle start again.
being executed. The tool shall be placed on a
The current tool position may point not causing a crash after
cause a crash. cycle start is pressed.
3102 NO NECESSARY DATA The necessary data for cutting Please input the necessary
cycle is not inputted. data for cutting cycle.
C.2 TAPER, RECTANGULAR, CHAMFER, RADIUS, FREE

FIGURE, AND FACE
Alarm
number
3006 WRONG CUTTING AREA The cutting area has been not Please review the values
correctly specified because the specified for finishing amount.
finish amount values are too large.
3014 WRONG FIGURE DATA The corner radius value or Please modify the shape
chamfering values are too large. according the following cases:
For an external cutting the In external cutting cycle the
specified figure does not follows figure shall be increasing
an increasing monotonously monotonously along the X axis.
shape along the X axis. For an In internal cutting cycle the figure
internal cutting cycle the specified shall be decreasing
figure does not follows a monotonously along the X axis.
decreasing monotonously shape
along the X axis.
3093 FIGURE IS NOT CLOSED In a free figure, some data of an Please fix if figure can be non
element have not been defined monotonic.
properly. (Refer to (NMS) of parameter
No.9104#7)
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B-64254EN/04 APPENDIX C.ALARMS
C.3 THREAD
Alarm
number
3007 WRONG CUTTING CONDITION The spindle speed has been not Please specify the spindle speed
specified. on the Set screen or in the in the
COND tab of the thread repair
cycle.
3049 WRONG FINISHING The thread depth is smaller than Please specify a thread depth
ALLOWANCE the finishing amount. bigger than the finishing amount.
C.4 GROOVE
Alarm
number
3006 WRONG CUTTING AREA The cutting area has been not Please review the values specified
correctly specified because the for finishing amount and corner
finish amount values are too large radius and chamfering.
and/or the corner radius value or
chamfering values are too large.
3060 WRONG TOOL WIDTH The width of the tool E is smaller Please modify the tool dimension
than twice the tool tip radius R. in order to respect following
E < 2R relationship:
E ≥ 2R
3079 WRONG CORNER SETTING The value of Corner R1-R4 is Please specify Corner R1-R4 not
specified to 0. to 0.
The value of Corner C1-C4 is Please specify Corner C1-C4 not
specified to 0. to 0.
C.5 HOLE
Alarm
number
3074 NO M-CODE BEFORE TAP Even though the counterclockwise Please set the data to parameter
CYCL tapping is selected, the data of No.9241.
parameter No.9241 is 0. (No.9240
= M code to specify
counterclockwise tapping before
executing the tapping cycle.)
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C.ALARMS APPENDIX B-64254EN/04
C.6 SEQUENTIAL EXECUTION
Alarm
number
3045 WRONG CUTTING DEPTH There is D-CUT =0 in Cutting In Sequential execution, Cutting
cycles during Sequential cycle with manual in-feeding can
execution. not be executed.
Please set D-CUT not to 0.
C.7 SPINDLE SPEED CHECKING
Alarm
number
3063 WRONG SPINDLE SPEED Spindle has stopped at pushing Please rotate the Spindle by
Cycle Start button. pushing Spindle control buttons.
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B-64254EN/04 APPENDIX D.LADDER PROGRAM ADAPTATION
D LADDER PROGRAM ADAPTATION

It’s necessary for MTB to adapt ladder program as follows in order to
run TURN MATE i.
In following paragraphs TMi stands for TURN MATE i
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D.LADDER PROGRAM ADAPTATION APPENDIX B-64254EN/04
D.1 SETTING OF OPERATION MODE AT POWER ON
Following ladder modification is not mandatory.

By setting operation mode to JOG as default mode when power is on,
it’s possible to release the operator from changing to JOG mode
manually.
Add ladder program consistently to following sequence to change the

operation mode according to R signal specified in parameter No.9112.
GTMI : Bit 6 of R signal specified in parameter No.9112. The signal

informs whether TURN MATE i is displayed or not.
MD1-4 : PMC signals G043#0 to #2
SEQUENCE
(1) Change operation mode to JOG when GTMI is on.
(2) Change back to original operation mode when GTMI return to
off.
Timing chart
(TMi = TURN MATE i)
GTMI
（TMi->PMC）
MD1-4: JOG mode

（PMC->CNC）
NOTE
Parameter No.7100#0(JHD) must be set to 1 for
enabling manual pulse generators in JOG mode.
CAUTION
In case operation mode is not changed
automatically to JOG mode at power on, then
operator must change to JOG or HNDL mode
manually before manual operations.
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D.2 STARTING A CUTTING CYCLE
To start cutting cycle, it’s necessary to change operation mode to

MEM and then turn ST signal on.
To start a TURN MATE i cutting cycle, it is necessary to turn on R
signal specified in parameter No.9112, change operation mode to
MEM and then turn ST signal on according to following sequence.
GST : Bit 0 of R signal specified in parameter No.9112. It

represents the TURN MATE i programs cycle start.
GST2 : Bit 1 of R signal specified in parameter No.9112. It

represents the PMC acknowledgement that a TURN MATE i
program is going to be executed.
GRDY : Bit 2 of R signal specified in parameter No.9112. It

represents the information that the TURN MATE i Base
screen is being displayed.
GERS : Bit 7 of R signal specified in parameter No.9112. It

represents the end of execution of a TURN MATE i
program.
MD1-4 : PMC signals G043#0 to #2. Signals for CNC mode

selection.
ST : PMC signal G007#2. PMC cycle start signal
RST : Reset signal
If Base Screen is displayed then TURN MATE i turn on PMC signal

GRDY.
SEQUENCE
(1) When cycle start button on machine operator’s panel is pushed
and GRDY signal is ON, turn GST2 signal ON.
(2) When GST signal turns ON, turns GST2 OFF and change
operation mode to MEM and then turn ST signal ON.
(3) When M02 or M30 are executed, or RST signal is ON turn
GERS signal ON.
(4) When GST signal turns OFF, change operation mode to original
mode and then turn GERS signal OFF.
WARNING
In case this modification is not accomplished CNC
ISO programs will be executed each time cycle
start button is pressed with the possibility of
unexpected operations, causing danger to both the
user being injured and the equipment being
damaged.
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Timing chart
(TMi = TURN MATE i)
Cycle staring button
GRDY
(TMi->PMC)
GST2
(PMC-> TMi)
GST
(TMi ->PMC)
MD1-4: MEM mode

(PMC->CNC)
ST
(PMC->CNC)
GERS M02, M30, RST

(PMC-> TMi)
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D.3 CYCLE START FOR STANDARD NC ISO PROGRAMS
With the ladder modification explained in previous section it is

impossible to execute standard NC ISO programs.
In order to execute NC ISO programs is required to raise the PMC
signal ST only when bit 6 of PMC R signal, specified in parameter
No.9112, is 0.
GTMI : Bit 6 of R signal specified in parameter No.9112. The signal

informs whether TURN MATE i is displayed or not.
If TURN MATE i screen is displayed then GTMI is on.
WARNING
In case this modification is not accomplished when
cycle start is pressed there is the possibility of
unexpected operations, with danger for both the
damaged.
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D.4 LADDER MODIFICATION FOR REVERSE-TAP CYCLE
Following ladder modification is required in order to execute reverse

tapping cycles.
CAUTION
1 Without the modification is not possible to execute
reverse tapping cycles.
2 It is necessary to set No.4002#5 to 0 for reverse
tapping cycles.
D.4.1 Reverse Float Tap Cycle

Canned cycle G84 is used for tapping. G84, as standard, can be used
only to create standard tap. Within the execution of G84 the M codes
determining the direction of spindle rotation (M03, M04) are
sequentially commanded.
Therefore to execute a reverse tapping is necessary to reverse the
meaning of M03 and M04 by PMC ladder program.
In TURN MATE i the reverse Tap cycle G84 is executed by using

following template program.
M code value defined in
Mmm1 (M code to specify reverse-tap)
parameter No.9241
M03;
G00 Z_;
X0.;
G84 Z_ R_ Q_ P_ F_;
G80;
G00 X0.;
Z_;
When Mmm1 is executed the spindle rotation for tapping is reversed.

It means the meaning of M03 and M04 are reversed.
At the end of the tapping cycle the meaning of M03 and M04 have to
be reestablished at the original meaning. Use the falling edge of PMC
ladder signal F001#5 to reestablish the original meaning of M03 and
M04.
Please refer to ‘6.4.3 Reverse tapping sequence’.
NOTE
The value of Mmm1 code specifying
reverse-tapping is defined in parameter No.9241.
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D.4.2 Reverse-rigid Tap Cycle

Canned cycle G84 is used for tapping. G84, as standard, can be used
only to create standard tap. Within the execution of G84 the M codes
determining the direction of spindle rotation (M03, M04) are
sequentially commanded.
Therefore to execute a reverse tapping is necessary to reverse the
meaning of M03 and M04 by PMC ladder program.
In TURN MATE i the reverse Tap cycle G84 is executed by using

following template program.
Mmm1 (M code to specify reverse-tap) M code value defined in

parameter No.9241
G00 Z_;
X0. ;
Mmm2 S_;(Mmm2 specify rigid tapping cycle)
G84 Z_ R_ P_ F_;
G80;
G00 X0.;
Z_;
When Mmm1 is executed the spindle rotation for tapping is reversed.

It means the meaning of M03 and M04 are reversed.
At the end of the tapping cycle the meaning of M03 and M04 have to
be reestablished at the original meaning. Use the falling edge of PMC
ladder signal F001#5 to reestablish the original meaning of M03 and
M04.
Please refer to ‘6.4.3 Reverse tapping sequence’.
NOTE
The value of mm1 (M code before a reverse-tap)
reaches the value of No.9241.
The value of mm2 (rigid tapping M code) is decided
as follows.:
M29 in case of parameters No.5210=0&No.5212=0
M code value is specified in parameter No.5210 in
case of parameters No.5210≠0 & No.5212=0.
M code value is specified in parameter No.5212 in
case of No.5212≠0.
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Timing chart
Mmm1:F10 - F13
(CNC->PMC)
REV_new
(Temporary Signal)
TAP: F01#5
(CNC-> PMC)
Point R level
M03: F10 - F13

(CNC ->PMC)
Bottom of Hole
M05: F10 – F13

(CNC ->PMC)
Bottom of Hole Point R level
M05: F10 – F13

（CNC → PMC）
Spindle Reverse
Rotation
(PMC ->MT)
Spindle Rotation
(PMC ->MT)
NOTE
Please make new signal REV_new in order to
reverse Spindle rotation.
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D.5 SETTING SPINDLE STATE BY CW/CCW BUTTON
It is possible to set spindle state (modal information of the CNC) when

the spindle control button is pushed on the machine operator’s panel.
To set the spindle state, it’s necessary to change operation mode to
MEM and then turn ST signal on.
That is, it is necessary to turn on R signal specified in parameter
No.9112, change operation mode to MEM and then turn ST signal on
according to following sequence.
NOTE
This feature is available setting parameter
No.9103#5=1.
GST : Bit 0 of R signal specified in parameter No.9112. It

represents the TURN MATE i programs cycle start.
GST3 : Bit 3 of R signal specified in parameter No.9112. It

represents the PMC acknowledgement that Spindle is going
to be rotated. Consequently the data saved in the Spindle
setting screen are used to fill in a Macro Executor program
that is executed when ST goes to 1
GRDY : Bit 2 of R signal specified in parameter No.9112. It

represents the information that the TURN MATE i Base
screen is being displayed.
GERS : Bit 7 of R signal specified in parameter No.9112. It

represents the end of execution of a TURN MATE i
program.
MD1-4 : PMC signals G043#0 to #2. Signals for CNC mode

selection.
ST : PMC signal G007#2. PMC cycle start signal
RST : Reset signal
If Base Screen is displayed then TURN MATE i turn on PMC signal

GRDY.
SEQUENCE
(1) When spindle control CW/CCW button on machine operator’s
panel is pushed and GRDY signal is ON, then turn GST3 signal
ON.
(2) When GST signal turns ON, turns GST3 OFF and change
operation mode to MEM and then turn ST signal ON.
(3) When M02 or M30 are executed, or RST signal is ON turn
GERS signal ON.
(4) When GST signal turns OFF, change operation mode to original
mode and then turn GERS signal OFF.
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(5) Execute Spindle CW or CCW rotation, and then set Spindle

rotation button signal OFF.
WARNING
In case this modification is not accomplished CNC
ISO programs will be executed each time cycle
start button is pressed with the possibility of
unexpected operations, causing danger to both the
damaged.
Timing chart
(TMi = TURN MATE i)
Spindle rotation
button CW/CCW
GRDY
(TMi->PMC)
GST3
(PMC-> TMi)
GST
(TMi ->PMC)
MD1-4: MEM mode

(PMC->CNC)
ST
(PMC->CNC)
GERS M02, M30, RST

(PMC-> TMi)
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B-64254EN/04 APPENDIX E.USER MACRO PROGRAM CUSTOMIZATION
E USER MACRO PROGRAM

CUSTOMIZATION
MTB can combine their Macro Executor program with TURN MATE
i by making separate User Module (MEM file).
After making User Module, MTB can install it into FROM by using
BOOT SYSTEM.
In order to make a user module, the following Link file and Header
file are necessary.
(1) BH50_U1.LNK : Link file for making User module
(2) F0ITP1.MEX : Header file for making User module
Hereafter, the method to create the user module is explained.
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E.USER MACRO PROGRAM CUSTOMIZATION APPENDIX B-64254EN/04
E.1 HOW TO MAKE USER MODULE
The following operation is a way of making User module.
1. Modify Link file (BH50_U1.LNK) as follows.
(1) Compile Parameter

P9000 = 00000100 :
Set the suitable value according to the macro program
size.
P9001 = 00000001 : #0
If you do not want to output sequence number of
P-code program, it is not necessary.
P9002 = 11000001 : #7, #6
Be sure to set #7 and #6 to 1.
P9008 = 00100000 : #5
Be sure to set #5 to 1.
P9110 = 1 :
Be sure to set 1.
As to the other compile parameter, if necessary, add it to the
original one.
(2) File name of Macro program

Change 'FILE=sample' to the file name which MTB want to
install.
(3) Series name and Version number

MTB can display the series name and version number on
SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION screen by modifying the
following portion.
SERN =USR1
VERN =00ZZ
2. Compile Macro program by using MCOMP0 command.

3. Link the object file with Link file ‘BH50_U1.LNK' by using
MLINK command.
4. Make User Module (MEM file) by using MMCARD
command.
5. Install User Module into FROM by using BOOT SYSTEM.
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B-64254EN/04 APPENDIX E.USER MACRO PROGRAM CUSTOMIZATION
E.2 NOTE
(1) In order to run a user macro, also the macro software of TURN
MATE i, "BH50.mem", is necessary. The macro software,
therefore, has to be installed into FROM.
(2) Please order Custom Software size and set the compile parameter
No.9000 according to the size.
(3) As to the program number and the common varies, there is no

restriction.
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B-64254EN/04 INDEX
INDEX
<A> <D>
TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFAULT FINISHING AMOUNT VALUES ...............58
ACTIVATION OF TURN MATE i .............................. 237 DEFINITION OF WARNING, CAUTION, AND
ALARMS ...................................................................... 257 NOTE ............................................................................. s-2
ALARMS AND OPERATOR MESSAGES ................... 59 Deletion of All Processes ................................................81
ALARMS COMMON TO ALL CYCLES.................... 258 Deletion of One Process ..................................................81
Alteration of Process ....................................................... 80 DETAILED GROUP OF CUTTING CYCLES ............129
ASSIGNMENT OF TURN MATE i TO FUNCTION Direct Input of Tool Offset Values..................................28
KEY .............................................................................. 238 Drawing Area ..................................................................49
Drill Cycle............................................................. 228, 256
<B>
Drilling Motions............................................................230
BASE SCREEN .............................................................. 91
BASE SCREEN LAYOUT ...............................................6 <E>
EDITING A FREE FIGURE...........................................52
<C>
EDITING CUTTING CYCLE ........................................42
CALCULATOR FUNCTION ......................................... 60
CHAMFER CYCLE ..................................................... 150 <F>
CLEAR OPERATION FOR SRAM DATA OF TURN FACE CYCLE ..............................................................186
MATE i ........................................................................... 17 FEEDRATE ....................................................................25
Color Palette for Base Screen........................................ 246 Figure Elements Button...................................................48
Color Palette for Guidance Windows............................ 248 Finish Cutting Motions.................................. 146, 176, 223
Comment Editing ............................................................ 82 Format of Memory Card ....................................... 107, 112
Common........................................................................ 251 FREE FIGURE................................................................44
CONSTANT SURFACE SPEED OFF ........................... 22 FREE FIGURE CYCLE................................................193
CONSTANT SURFACE SPEED ON............................. 23 FREE FIGURE INPUT DATA SCREEN.................45, 94
CREATION OF A NEW FREE FIGURE....................... 51
<G>
CREATION OF CUTTING CYCLE .............................. 41
GEAR NUMBER............................................................24
CUTTING CYCLE ................................................... 13, 40
GENERAL GROUP OF CUTTING CYCLES .............128
Cutting Cycle with Automatic In-feeding
GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................ s-3
(D-CUT>0)................................................................ 13, 68
GROOVE ......................................................................259
Cutting Cycle with Manual In-feeding (D-CUT=0).. 13, 69
Groove Cycle ........................................................ 214, 256
Cutting Method ............................................................. 208
CUTTING METHODS ................................................... 10 <H>
CYCLE DELETION ....................................................... 65 HOLE ............................................................................259
CYCLE INPUT DATA SCREEN............................. 43, 93 HOLE CYCLE ..............................................................226
CYCLE MEMORY POSITION SCREEN...................... 63 HOW TO MAKE USER MODULE .............................272
CYCLE SELECTION ..................................................... 64
<I>
CYCLE SELECTION SCREEN..................................... 92
INCH/METRIC SELECTION ........................................57
CYCLE START FOR STANDARD NC ISO
INHIBITION OF OPERATIONS ...................................16
PROGRAMS................................................................. 265
Inner Thread Motions....................................................206
Cycles List ...................................................................... 76
INPUT DATA
...................... 136, 153, 164, 184, 188, 195, 199, 217, 228
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Input Data Thread Cycle ............................................... 199 NOTE ............................................................................273

Input Data Thread Repair Cycle.................................... 201 NOTE OF NC ISO PROGRAM CONVERSION .........122
Input of Cycle Data to CNC NOTES ON OPERATIONS............................................15
(Change in Cycle Memory Position Number)............... 105
<O>
Input of Cycle Data to CNC
OPERATION ON PROCESS LIST SCREEN................77
(No Change in Cycle Memory Position Number) ........ 103
Outer Thread Motions ...................................................204
Input of Program to CNC
Output of a Cycle Data to Memory Card ........................99
(Change in Cycle Program Number)............................. 111
Output of Plural Cycles Data to Memory Card .............101
Input of Program to CNC
Output of Program to Memory Card .............................108
(No Change in Cycle Program Number) ....................... 110
OVERVIEW OF THIS MANUAL ...................................3
INPUT/OUTPUT OF CYCLE DATA ............................ 99
INPUT/OUTPUT OF PROGRAM................................ 108 <P>
Insertion of Process ......................................................... 78 PARAMETERS ............................................................240
Interference Checking to Work-piece ............................. 73 PARAMETERS INFLUENCING CUTTING
MOTIONS.....................................................................251
<L>
PARAMETERS RELATED TO BASIC
LADDER MODIFICATION FOR REVERSE-TAP
OPERATIONS .............................................................. 241
CYCLE ......................................................................... 266
PARAMETERS RELATED TO COLOR PALETTE...246
LADDER PROGRAM ADAPTATION........................ 261
PMC SIGNAL TO ENABLE/DISABLE
LANGUAGE SELECTION ............................................ 56
TURN MATE i .............................................................239
LANGUAGE, UNIT, FINISHING AMOUNT ............... 55
PROCESS LIST SCREEN ........................................75, 96
Layout of Process List Screen......................................... 75
Processing Data Number of Cycle ..................................49
List of Figure Elements ................................................... 47
Program Execution..........................................................84
<M> Program Selection ...........................................................83
MACHINE OPERATOR’S PANEL .................................4
<R>
MANDATORY PARAMETERS.................................... 18
RADIUS CYCLE..........................................................181
MANUAL CUTTING..................................................... 11
RECTANGULAR CYCLE ...........................................133
MANUAL CUTTING IN A LIMITED AREA... 12, 16, 37
RESTRICTION IN CREATING NON-MONOTONIC
MANUAL INTERVENTION DURING CUTTING
FIGURES ........................................................................70
CYCLES ......................................................................... 17
RESTRICTION IN EXECUTIING CYCLES WITH
MDI KEY OPERATION FUNCTION (OPTIONAL
NON-MONOTONIC FIGURES .....................................73
FUNCTION) ................................................................... 90
Reverse Float Tap Cycle ...............................................266
Measurement of Tool Offset Values ............................... 31
Reverse-rigid Tap Cycle................................................267
MEMORY CARD........................................................... 97
Rough Cutting Motions ................................. 138, 167, 219
MEMORY CARD WARNING MESSAGES ............... 113
Message Display Area..................................................... 49 <S>
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................ s-1
<N>
Screen Change between Base and Process List...............77
NC ISO PROGRAM CONVERSION FROM BASE
SCREEN LAYOUT ..........................................................5
SCREEN ....................................................................... 116
SCREEN NAVIGATION .................................................9
NC ISO PROGRAM CONVERSION FROM PROCESS
SEQUENTIAL EXECUTION ......................................260
LIST SCREEN .............................................................. 119
SEQUENTIAL EXECUTION OF CYCLES ..................74
NC PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION
Setting of Approach Position ..........................................87
(OPTIONAL FUNCTION) ........................................... 115
SETTING OF OPERATION MODE AT POWER ON 262
NON-MONOTONIC FREE FIGURE CYCLES ............ 67
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Setting of Tool Change Position ..................................... 85

SETTING SPINDLE STATE BY CW/CCW
BUTTON ...................................................................... 269
Soft Key .......................................................................... 50
SPECIFICATION OF T CODE FOR TOOL
SELECTION................................................................... 16
SPINDLE ........................................................................ 21
SPINDLE SPEED CHECKING.................................... 260
STARTING A CUTTING CYCLE............................... 263
STORAGE OF A FREE FIGURE .................................. 53
<T>
Tap Cycle ...................................................................... 229
TAPER CYCLE ............................................................ 161
TAPER, RECTANGULAR, CHAMFER, RADIUS,
FREE FIGURE, AND FACE ........................................ 258
Tapping Motions ........................................................... 233
THREAD ...................................................................... 259
Thread Cycle ......................................................... 197, 254
TOOL.............................................................................. 26
Tool Angle Checking ...................................................... 73
TOOL CUTTING MOTIONS
.......................138, 154, 167, 185, 189, 196, 204, 219, 230
TOOL MOTION BEFORE CUTTING CYCLE............. 88
TOOL NOSE RADIUS COMPENSATION ................... 17
TOOL OFFSET............................................................... 28
TOOL PATH FOR NON-MONOTONIC FIGURES...... 68
TOOL SELECTION ....................................................... 27
Turning Cycles.............................................................. 252
TYPE OF CUTTING CYCLES .................................... 127
<U>
USER MACRO PROGRAM CUSTOMIZATION ....... 271
<W>
Warning before Converting NC ISO Program .............. 123
WARNING MESSAGE ................................................ 123
Warning of Converting NC ISO Program ..................... 123
Warning of Cycle Data Deletion or Selection............... 113
Warning of Destination Program Making Window....... 123
Warning when Inputting Data from Memory Card ....... 114
Warning when Memory Card is Formatted................... 114
Warning when Outputting Data to Memory Card ......... 113
WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM ...................... 34
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Revision Record
FANUC TURN MATE i OPERATOR’S MANUAL (B-64254EN)
- Addition of JOG feedrate setting

- Addition of cycle data input/output function
04 Oct., 2006 - Addition of NC program conversion function
- Addition of parameters
- Addition of macro program customization
- Addition of cycle memory position screen
- Addition of non-monotonic free figure cycle
03 Jun., 2006 - Addition of sequential execution of cycles
- Addition of MDI key operation function
- Addition of parameters
- Addition of calculator function

02 Jan., 2006 - Addition of parameters
- Correction of errors
01 Sep., 2005
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DEFINITION OF WARNING, CAUTION, AND NOTE

This manual includes safety precautions protecting the user and

• Read this manual carefully, and store it in a safe place.

GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

To ensure safety while using a machine featuring the TURN MATE i

5 NOTES ON OPERATIONS ................................................................... 15

6 MANDATORY PARAMETERS ............................................................. 18

4 WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM................................................ 34

12.3 RESTRICTION IN EXECUTIING CYCLES WITH NON-MONOTONIC

13 SEQUENTIAL EXECUTION OF CYCLES ............................................ 74

15.3.2 Warning when Outputting Data to Memory Card ................................................113

16 NC PROGRAM CONVERSION FUNCTION

III. CYCLE MACHINING

3 CHAMFER CYCLE.............................................................................. 150

5 RADIUS CYCLE.................................................................................. 181

6 FACE CYCLE...................................................................................... 186

9 GROOVE CYCLE................................................................................ 214

10 HOLE CYCLE...................................................................................... 226

C ALARMS ............................................................................................. 257

1 OVERVIEW OF THIS MANUAL

It is impossible to cover all possible combinations of all functions,

This manual explains as many detailed functions as possible. However,

Detailed information and special conditions are explained in notes.

2 MACHINE OPERATOR’S PANEL

START Cycle starting button to start cutting cycle

STOP Stop button to pause cutting cycle

Spindle control buttons (CW rotation, spindle stop, CCW rotation)

JOG switches to move axes manually in +X, -X, +Z, -Z directions

Two Manual pulse generators to move manually X and Z axis

3.1 BASE SCREEN LAYOUT

The Base Screen is divided in 12 screen areas.

(9) (10) (12)

(1) Actual Position

(2) Spindle speed

(4) Tool number

(5) Machine status

(6) Guidance drawing for cutting cycle

(7) Cutting cycle data

(9) Soft key for manual cutting operations in a limited area

(11) Cycle memory position number

(12) Soft keys to recall saved cycles

Touch the buttons to display the

3.2 SCREEN NAVIGATION

TURN MATE i is based on a three levels screen hierarchy.

Level 0 Level 1 Level 2

Spindle speed setting

Feedrate setting screen

Tool selection screen Tool data editing screen

Cycle memory position screen

(1) Manual cutting

4.1 MANUAL CUTTING

Setting of spindle speed

Setting of workpiece coordinate

Tool movements with manual

4.2 MANUAL CUTTING IN A LIMITED AREA

It is possible to move the tool in a limited area with manual pulse

Setting of spindle speed

Setting of workpiece coordinate

Setting of limited cutting area

Operation with manual pulse

4.3 CUTTING CYCLE

Following 2 cutting cycles types are available. The selection of the