Introduction

In this topic we will cover each of the default post blocks in the Mill post processor. The purpose and use of each block will be explained. It is important to know that the description or name of the block may differ from post processor to post processor as the name (the text to the right of the post block number) is not used by the post processor engine, and is simply a reference to aid in understanding the purpose of the block.

 

The post blocks are organized by numeric sequence. This post blocks themselves may or may not be in numeric sequence in a post processor

Probing Post Blocks

Probing - General

Block 3997. Probe - Start of file with probe tool

This block is used when a probing operation is the 1st operation in an NC program. In this block the codes should be defined to:

• Set up the job
• Load the probe tool
• Turn on the probe
• Apply offsets for the probe
• Move to initial position prior to starting the probe cycle itself.

 

Block 3998. Probe - Tool Change

This block is used when a toolchange is required to load a probe into the spindle for the next operation. In this block the codes should be defined to:

• Prepare for the toolchange
• Load the probe tool
• Turn on the probe
• Apply offsets for the probe
• Move to initial position prior to starting the probe cycle itself.

 

Block 3999. Probe - Null Tool Change

This block is used when the previous operation was using a probe tool, and the next operation is using the same probe tool. In this block the codes should be defined to:

• Clear any previous operation settings that need to be cleared.
• Setup any new settings in preparation for the new probing operation
• Apply offsets for the probe that may need changed
• Move to initial position prior to starting the probe cycle itself.

 

Block 4000. Probe - Probe ON

This block is called automatically by the posting engine when it is required to turn on the probe for a probing operation. In this block you use the "probe_on" variable to output the string defined to turn on the probe.

 

Block 4001. Probe - Probe OFF

This block is called automatically by the posting engine when it is required to turn off the probe after a probing operation. In this block you use the "probe_off" variable to output the string defined to turn on the probe.

 

Block 4002. Probe - End of probe cycle

This block is called automatically by the posting engine at the end of a probing cycle. This block can be used to end or cancel any commands necessary when a probing cycle is complete.

 

Block 4003. Probe - Protected move

This block is used to build the commands necessary to position the probe using the protected mode. This is used for pre-positioning before/after a probing cycle to avoid collisions.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_protected

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

Block 4004. Probe - X Single Surface

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute an X Single Surface probing cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_x_single

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

Block 4005. Probe - Y Single Surface

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute an Y Single Surface probing cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_y_single

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4006. Probe - Z Single Surface

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute an Z Single Surface probing cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_z_single

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4007. Probe - Web

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute a web probing cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_web

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4008. Probe - Pocket

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute a pocket probing cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_pocket

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4009. Probe - Boss (4 Point Method)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute boss probing cycle using a 4 point method.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_boss_4

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4010. Probe - Bore (4 Point Method)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute bore probing cycle using a 4 point method.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_bore_4

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4011. Probe - Boss (3 Point Method)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute boss probing cycle using a 3 point method.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_boss_3

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4012. Probe - Bore (3 Point Method)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute bore probing cycle using a 3 point method.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_bore_3

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4013. Probe - Internal Corner

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute an internal corner probing cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_int_corner

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4014. Probe - External Corner

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute an external corner probing cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_ext_corner

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4015. Probe - 5-Point Rectangle (External)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute a 5-point rectangle probing cycle for probing external points.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_ext_5rect

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4016. Probe - 5-Point Rectangle (Internal)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute a 5-point rectangle probing cycle for probing internal points.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_int_5rect

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4017. Probe - Angled Surface in XY Plane

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute an angled surface in XY plane probing cycle.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4018. Probe - Angled Surface in XYZ Plane

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute an angled surface in XYZ plane probing cycle.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4019. Probe - Angled Web

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute an angled web probing cycle

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angled_web

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4020. Probe - Angled Pocket

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute an angled pocket probing cycle

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angled_pocket

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4021. Probe - 4th Axis Measurement (A Axis)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute a 4th axis measurement cycle with an A axis.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_4th_axis

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4022. Probe - 4th Axis Measurement (B Axis)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute a 4th axis measurement cycle with an B axis.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_4th_axis

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4023. Probe - 4th Axis Measurement (C Axis)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute a 4th axis measurement cycle with an C axis.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_4th_axis

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4024. Probe - 4th Axis Measurement (C2 Axis)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute a 4th axis measurement cycle with a secondary C axis.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_4th_axis

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4025. Probe - Boss on PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute a boss measurement PCD cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_boss_pcd

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4026. Probe - Bore on PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to execute a bore measurement PCD cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_bore_pcd

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4027. Probe - Stock Allowance

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define stock allowance in probing cycles.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4028. Probe - Feature to Feature XY Plane

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define feature to feature XY plane value for probing cycles.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4029. Probe - Feature to Feature Z Plane

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define feature to feature Z plane value for probing cycles.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4030. Probe - SPC Tool Offset  (Storing Probe Coordinate)

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the tool offset value for SPC cycles.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4031. Probe - Angle Measure in X

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the angle measure in X probing cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angled_surf

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4032. Probe - Angle Measure in Y

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the angle measure in Y probing cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angled_surf

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Probing - Contact Tool Setter Blocks

Block 4997. Probe - Start of file with tool setter (Contact Tool Setter)

This block is used when a tool setter probing operation is the 1st operation in an NC program. In this block the codes should be defined to:

• Set up the job
• Load the tool to be probed
• Turn on the probe
• Move to initial position prior to starting the probe cycle itself.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4998. Probe - Tool Setter Tool Change (Contact & Non Contact Tool Setter)

This block is used when a toolchange is required to load a new tool into the spindle for the next tool measurement operation. In this block the codes should be defined to:

• Prepare for the toolchange
• Load the new tool
• Turn on the probe
• Move to initial position prior to starting the probe cycle itself.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4999. Probe - Tool Setter Null Tool Change (Contact & Non Contact Tool Setter)

This block is used when a toolchange is required to complete another tool measurement operation on the same tool that is currently in the spindle of the machine. In this block the codes should be defined to:

• Prepare for the next measurement cycle
• Move to initial position prior to starting the probe cycle itself.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4100. Probe - CTS Automatic Length

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the automatic length measure CTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_auto_length

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

Block 4101. Probe - CTS Automatic Diameter

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the automatic diameter measure CTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_auto_diam

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4102. Probe - CTS Automatic Length and Diameter

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the automatic length and diameter measure CTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_auto_length_diam

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4103. Probe - CTS Automatic Length Feed Up

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the automatic length feed up measure CTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_auto_length_up

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4104. Probe - CTS Broken Tool

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the broken tool checking CTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_broken_tool

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4105. Probe - CTS Manual Length

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the manual length measuring  CTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_manual_length

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4106. Probe - CTS Manual Diameter

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the manual diameter measuring  CTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_manual_diam

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4107. Probe - CTS Thermal Compensation

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the thermal compensation measuring  CTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_thermal_comp

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

Probing - Non Contact Tool Setter Blocks

Block 4150. Probe - NTS Tool Length

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the tool length measuring NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_length

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4151. Probe - NTS Tool Diameter

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the tool diameter measuring NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_diameter

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4152. Probe - NTS Tool Length and Diameter

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the tool length and diameter measuring NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_length_diam

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

Block 4153. Probe - NTS Cutting Edge Checking

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the cutting edge checking NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_cutting_edge

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4154. Probe - NTS Broken Tool - Plunge

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the broken tool detection NTS cycle using plunge method

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_broken_plunge

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4155. Probe - NTS Broken Tool - Solid Tool

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the broken tool detection NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_broken_solid

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4156. Probe - NTS Radius Profile Checking

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the radius profile checking NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_radius_check

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4157. Probe - NTS Linear Profile Checking

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the linear profile checking NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_linear_check

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4158. Probe - NTS Thermal Compensation

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the thermal compensation measuring NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_thermal_full

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4159. Probe - NTS Thermal Compensation - Spindle

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the spindle thermal compensation measuring NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_thermal_spindle

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4160. Probe - NTS Thermal Compensation - Radial

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the radial thermal compensation measuring NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_thermal_radial

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

 

Block 4161. Probe - NTS Corner Radius Measurement

This block is used to build the commands necessary to define the corner radius measuring NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_corner_measure

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Probing - Prefix Definitions

Block 4200. Macro Call Code

This block is used to define the string for probing macro call.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• macro_call

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4201. Probe On Command

This block is used to define the string for turning on the probe.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_on

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4202. Probe Off Command

This block is used to define the string for turning off the probe.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_off

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4203. Probe Protected Move Cycle

This block is used to define the string protected positioning mode.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_protected

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4204. Probe X Single Surface Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the probe X single surface cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_x_single

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4205. Probe Y Single Surface Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the probe Y single surface cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_y_single

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

Block 4206. Probe Z Single Surface Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the probe Z single surface cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_z_single

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4207. Probe Web Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the probe web cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_web

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4208. Probe Pocket Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the probe pocket cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_pocket

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4209. Probe Boss 4 Point Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the probe boss 4 point cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_boss_4

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4210. Probe Bore 4 Point Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the probe bore 4 point cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_bore_4

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4211. Probe Boss 3 Point Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the probe boss 3 point cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_boss_3

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4212. Probe Bore 3 Point Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the probe bore 3 point cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_bore_3

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4213. Probe Internal Corner Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the probe internal corner cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_int_corner

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4214. Probe External Corner Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the probe external corner cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_ext_corner

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4215. Probe External 5 Point Rectangle Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the external 5 point rectangle probe cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_ext_5rect

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4216. Probe Internal 5 Point Rectangle Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the internal 5 point rectangle probe cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_int_5rect

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4217. Probe Line Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the line probe cycle. (Angle Single Surface with A D inputs)

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_line

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4218. Probe 3 Point Plane

This block is used to define the string for the 3 pint plane probe cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_surface

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4219. Probe Angled Web Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the angled web probe cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angled_web

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4220. Probe Angled Pocket Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the angled pocket probe cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angled_pocket

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4221. Probe 4th Axis Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the 4th axis probe cycle. Rotary axis around X.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_4th_axis

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4222. Probe 4th Axis Cycle (Y/B)

This block is used to define the string for the 4th axis probe cycle. Rotary axis around Y.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_4th_axis_2

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4223. Probe Boss on PCD Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the boss PCD probe cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_boss_pcd

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4224. Probe Bore on PCD Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the bore PCD probe cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_bore_pcd

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4225. Probe Angled Surface Cycle

This block is used to define the string for the angled surface probe cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angled_surf

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4250. Probe Prefix for X Position in Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the X position in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• x_pos

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4251. Probe Prefix for Y Position in Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the Y position in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• y_pos

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4252. Probe Prefix for Z Position in Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the Z position in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• z_pos

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4253. Probe Prefix for Bore and Boss Diameter Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the bore and boss diameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_b_dia

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4254. Probe Prefix for Angle Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the angle parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angle

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4255. Probe Prefix for Bore/Boss First Angle Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the first angle parameter of the Bore/Boss probing cycle

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angle1

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

Block 4256. Probe Prefix for Bore/Boss Second Angle Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the second angle parameter of the Bore/Boss probing cycle

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angle2

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4257. Probe Prefix for Bore/Boss Third Angle Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the third angle parameter of the Bore/Boss probing cycle

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angle3

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4258. Probe Prefix Probe Distance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the probe distance parameter for probing cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_dist

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4259. Probe Prefix for X Distance Parameter in Corner Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the X distance parameter for corner probing cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_x_dist

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4260. Probe Prefix for Y Distance Parameter in Corner Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the Y distance parameter for corner probing cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_y_dist

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4261. Probe Prefix for Second X Distance Parameter in Corner Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the second X distance parameter for corner probing cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_x_dist2

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4262. Probe Prefix for Second Y Distance Parameter in Corner Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the second Y distance parameter for corner probing cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_y_dist2

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4263. Probe Prefix X Distance Parameter on 4th Axis Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the X distance parameter for 4th axis probing cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• x_dist

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4264. Probe Prefix Y Distance Parameter on 4th Axis Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the Y distance parameter for 4th axis probing cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• y_dist

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4265. Probe Prefix X Length Parameter Used in Rectangle Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the X length parameter for the rectangle probing cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• x_length

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4266. Probe Prefix Y Length Parameter Used in Rectangle Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the Y length parameter for the rectangle probing cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• y_length

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4267. Probe Prefix for Z Measure Position Parameter in Bore PCD

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the Z measure position parameter in the bore PCD probing cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• z_pos_k

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4268. Probe Prefix for Face for 2 Measurement Parameter in Rectangle Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the face for 2 measurement parameter in rectangle probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• 5rect_face

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4269. Probe Prefix for P2 and P4 Measure Position Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the P2 and P4 Measure Position Parameter in Rectangle Probing

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• 5rect_p2_p4_pos

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4270. Probe Prefix for Distance Between 2 Points

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the distance between two points parameter in rectangle probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• 5rect_dist

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4271. Probe Prefix for Second Distance Parameter in Rectangle Probing

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the second distance parameter in rectangle probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• 5rect_p1_p3_pos

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4272. Probe Prefix for Probe Surface Output Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the probe surface output parameter.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_surf_output

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4273. Probe Prefix for 4th Axis Probing Type Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the 4th axis probing type parameter.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_rotary

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4274. Probe Prefix for the Pitch Circle Diameter Parameter in Bore/Boss PCD

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the PCD parameter in Bore/Boss PCD cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_pcd

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4275. Probe Prefix for the Number of Feature Parameter in Bore/Boss PCD

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the PCD number of features parameter in the Bore/Boss PCD cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_num_features

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4276. Probe Prefix for the Angle Tolerance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the angle tolerance parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angle_tol

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

 

Block 4277. Probe Prefix for the Experience Value Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the experience value parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_experience

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4278. Probe Prefix for the Feedback Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the feedback parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_feedback

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4279. Probe Prefix for the Feature Tolerance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the feature tolerance parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_feature_tol

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4280. Probe Prefix for the True Tolerance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the true tolerance parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_true_tol

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4281. Probe Prefix for the Overtravel Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the overtravel parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_overtravel

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4282. Probe Prefix for the Incremental Distance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the incremental distance parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_inc_distance

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4283. Probe Prefix for the Work Offset Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the work offset parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_work_offset

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4284. Probe Prefix for the Tool Offset Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool offset parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_tool_offset

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4285. Probe Prefix for the Upper Tolerance Limit Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the upper tolerance limit parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_upper_tol

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4286. Probe Prefix for the Null Band Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the null band parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_null_band

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4287. Probe Prefix for the Print Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the print parameter in probing.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_print

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

 

Block 4288. Probe Command for Opening the Print Port

This block is used to define the command used for opening the print port on the machine.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_print_open

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4289. Probe Command for Closing the Print Port

This block is used to define the command used for closing the print port on the machine.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_print_close

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4400. Probe String for the Contact Tool Setter Automatic Length Cycle

This block is used to define the string used for the automatic length cycle for CTS.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_auto_length

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4401. Probe String for the Contact Tool Setter Automatic Diameter Cycle

This block is used to define the string used for the automatic diameter cycle for CTS.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_auto_diameter

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4402. Probe String for the Contact Tool Setter Automatic Length and Diameter Cycle

This block is used to define the string used for the automatic length and diameter cycle for CTS.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_auto_length_diam

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4403. Probe String for the Contact Tool Setter Automatic Length Up Cut Cycle

This block is used to define the string used for the automatic length up cut cycle for CTS.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_auto_length_up

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4404. Probe String for the Contact Tool Setter Broken Tool Cycle

This block is used to define the string used for the broken tool cycle for CTS.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_broken_tool

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4405. Probe String for the Contact Tool Setter Manual Length Cycle

This block is used to define the string used for the manual length cycle for CTS.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_manual_length

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4406. Probe String for the Contact Tool Setter Manual Diameter Cycle

This block is used to define the string used for the manual diameter cycle for CTS.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_manual_diam

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

Block 4407. Probe String for the Contact Tool Setter Thermal Compensation Cycle

This block is used to define the string used for the thermal compensation cycle for CTS.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_thermal_comp

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4420. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Measurement Type Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the measurement type parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_tool_type

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4421. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Tool Diameter (Rotating) Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool diameter parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_tool_diameter

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4422. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Tool Length Tolerance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool length tolerance parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_tool_tol

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4423. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Length Experience Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the length experience parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_length_exper

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4424. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Tool Out of the Tolerance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool out of the tolerance parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_broken

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4425. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Overtravel Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the overtravel parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_overtravel

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

Block 4426. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Tool Offset Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool offset parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_tool_offset

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

Block 4427. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Tool Length Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool length parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_tool_length

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4428. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Tool Offset Type A Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool offset parameter (Type A offset tables) in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_tool_offset_typeA

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

Block 4429. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Diameter Experience Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the diameter experience parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_diam_exper

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4430. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Extra Z Clearance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the extra Z clearance parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_z_clearance

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4431. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Z Measure Position Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the Z measure position parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_z_measure

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4432. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Incremental Radial Distance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the incremental radial distance parameter (Upfeed Cycle) in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_inc_radial

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4433. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Rapid Position Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the rapid position parameter in broken tool CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_rapid_pos

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4434. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Clearance Position Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the clearance position parameter in broken tool CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_clearance

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4435. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Thermal Comp Cycle Type Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the thermal comp cycle type parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_thermal_type

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4436. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Thermal Comp Measure Position Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the thermal comp measure position parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_thermal_measure

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4437. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Thermal Comp X Storage Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the thermal comp X storage parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_thermal_x_storage

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4438. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Thermal Comp Y Storage Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the thermal comp Y storage parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_thermal_y_storage

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4439. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Thermal Comp Z Storage Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the thermal comp Z storage parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_thermal_z_storage

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4440. Probe Prefix String for the Contact Tool Setter Overtravel Distance & Radial Clearance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the overtravel distance and radial clearance parameter in CTS cycles.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_cts_overtravel_radial

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4500. Probe String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Tool Length Cycle

This block is used to define the string used for the tool length NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_length

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4501. Probe String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Tool Diameter Cycle

This block is used to define the string used for the tool diameter NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_diameter

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4502. Probe String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Tool Length & Diameter Cycle

This block is used to define the string used for the tool length and diameter NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_length_diam

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4503. Probe String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Cutting Edge Checking

This block is used to define the string used for the cutting edge checking NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_cutting_edge

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4504. Probe String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Broken Edge - Plunge

This block is used to define the string used for the broken edge checking NTS cycle using plunge method.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_broken_plunge

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4505. Probe String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Broken Tool - Solid Tool

This block is used to define the string used for the broken tool checking NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_broken_solid

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4506. Probe String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Radius Profile Checking

This block is used to define the string used for the radius profile checking NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_radius_check

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4507. Probe String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Linear Profile Checking

This block is used to define the string used for the linear profile checking NTS cycle.

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_linear_check

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4508. Probe String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Full Thermal Compensation

This block is used to define the string used for the full thermal compensation NTS cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_thermal_full

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4509. Probe String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Spindle Thermal Compensation

This block is used to define the string used for the spindle thermal compensation NTS cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_thermal_spindle

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4510. Probe String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Radial Thermal Compensation

This block is used to define the string used for the radial thermal compensation NTS cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_thermal_radial

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4511. Probe String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Corner Radius Measure

This block is used to define the string used for the corner radius measure NTS cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_corner_measure

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4550. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Measurement Type

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the measurement type parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_tool_type

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4551. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Tool Length Tolerance Value Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool length tolerance value parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_tool_tol

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4552. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Tool Length Experience Value Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool length experience value parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_length_experience

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4553. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Tool Out Of Tolerance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool out of tolerance parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_broken

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4554. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Overtravel Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the overtravel parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_overtravel

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4555. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Spindle Speed Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the spindle speed parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_spindle_speed

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4556. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Tool Offset Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool offset parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_tool_offset

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4557. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Radial Step-over Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the radial step-over parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_stepover

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4558. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Solid Tool Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the solid tool parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_solid_tool

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4559. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Cutter Edge Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the cutter edge parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_cutter_edge

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4560. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Diameter Offset Number Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the diameter offset number parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_diam_offset

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4561. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Diameter Tolerance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the diameter tolerance number parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_diam_tol

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4562. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Step Distance for Radial Measure Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the step distance for radial measure parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_step_dist

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4563. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Radial/Dia Experience Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the radial/diameter experience parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_diam_exper

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4564. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Tool Diameter Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool diameter parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_tool_diameter

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4565. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Search Distance for High Spot Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the search distance for high spot parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_search_dist

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4566. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Measure Height Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the measure height parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_measure_z

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4567. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Number of Cutting Edges Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the number of cutting edges parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_num_edges

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4568. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Feed Per Rev Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the feedrate per revolution parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_feed_rev

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4569. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Run-Out Tolerance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the run-out tolerance parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_runout_tol

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4570. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Safety Plane Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the safety plane parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_safety_z

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4571. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Start Angle for Profile Checking Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the start angle for profile checking parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_start_angle

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4572. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter End Angle for Profile Checking Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the end angle profile checking parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_end_angle

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4573. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Profile Checking Height Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the profile checking height parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_check_height

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4574. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Profile Checking Linear Distance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the profile checking linear distance parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_linear_dist

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4575. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Profile Checking Radial Distance Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the profile checking radial distance parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_radial_dist

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4576. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Work Offset in Thermal Checking Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the work offset parameter in thermal checking.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_work_offset

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4577. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Tool Length in Thermal Checking Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the tool length parameter in thermal checking.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_tool_length

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4578. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Corner Radius Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the corner radius parameter.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_corner_rad

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4579. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Corner Measure Number of Touches Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the number of touches parameter in the corner measure cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_num_touch

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

Block 4580. Probe Prefix String for Non-Contact Tool Setter Corner Measure Radial Measure Option Parameter

This block is used to define the prefix string used for the radial measure parameter in the corner measure cycle.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_nts_radial_option

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

 

 

 

 

 

Block 4700. Probe - Angle Output Mode For Probing

This block is used to set the output mode used for outputting Angle values in a probing cycle.

 

Values are:

• 0 = -180 to +180
• 1 = 0 to 360
• 2 = any

 

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

 

• probe_angle
• probe_angle1
• probe_angle2
• probe_angle3

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill

 

 

Block 5000. Thru 5049. Mill Turn - Absolute Prefix Blocks

 

These postblocks define the prefix to be used for corresponding axes based on the numerical order of the list.

 

How The Prefix Is Associated To An Axis:

In the Current Settings > Machine Definition page for mill turn machine types, there is a button for the Axis ID Manager.

 

 

 

In the Axis ID Manager window you are presented with a listing of each of the machine components and the Axis ID. You can arrange the listing of axis components using the arrows  on the dialog. The Axis ID represents the Prefix Number listed in the postblocks.

 

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill Turn

 

Block 5050. Thru 5099. Mill Turn - Incremental Prefix Blocks

 

These postblocks define the prefix to be used for corresponding axes based on the numerical order of the list.

 

NOTE: See Block 5000 for details on how these prefixes are assigned to specific axes.

 

Job Type:

• Mill Turn

 

 

Block 5100. Thru 5149. Mill Turn - Axis Scaling Blocks

 

These postblocks define the scale factor to be used for corresponding axes based on the numerical order of the list. These scale factors are applied globally and will affect all output from variables associated with an axis. Keep in mind that many post variables may have additional post questions that define other scaling to the output, and any value entered into these blocks will be applied in addition to any other post questions that affect the same variable in use.

 

NOTE: See Block 5000 for details on how these scale factors are assigned to specific axes.

 

Job Type:

• Mill Turn

 

Block 5150. Thru 5199. Mill Turn - Axis Shift Blocks

 

These postblocks define the shift amount to be applied to the corresponding axes based on the numerical order of the list. These shift values are applied globally and will affect all output from variables associated with an axis. Keep in mind that many post variables may have additional post questions that manipulate the output, and any value entered into these blocks will be applied in addition to any other post questions that affect the same variable in use.

 

NOTE: See Block 5000 for details on how these scale factors are assigned to specific axes.

 

Job Type:

• Mill Turn

 

Block 5200. Thru 5208. Mill Turn - Tool Orientation Mapping Blocks

 

These postblocks are used to define the mapping scheme applied to the output from the "tool_orientation" posting variable used to output and define the tool orientation as needed for some mill turn machine controllers.

 

In the BobCAD-CAM software, when a tool is mounted and used in an operation, the tool orientation is defined. To allow the output from the posting variable to be aligned with a specific machine tool controller needs, each corresponding orientation can be assigned here.

 

Posting Variables Applied To:

• tool_orientation

 

Job Type:

• Mill Turn

 

Block 6000. Thru  8499. Mill Turn - Zone  Blocks

 

These postblock are used to define option controlling many things as it pertains to sets of machine components assigned to work together. See the topic: Mill Turn Zone Post Blocks for more information and complete details.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill Turn

 

Block 10000. Thru  10999. Mill Turn - Workpiece  Blocks

 

These postblock are used to define option controlling many things as it pertains to workpiece(spindle) machine components. See the topic: Mill Turn Zone Post Blocks for more information and complete details.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill Turn

 

Block 20000. Thru  20999. Mill Turn - Tool Device Blocks

 

These postblock are used to define option controlling many things as it pertains to tool devices(turrets and 5 axis spindle) machine components. See the topic: Mill Turn Zone Post Blocks for more information and complete details.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill Turn

 

Block 20X40. Thru  20X59. Mill Turn - Coolant Codes

 

For MillTurn the Post blocks 20X40 to 20X59 need to be used to define each tool device coolant code.

See the topic:  840-859 for more information on using multiple coolant options and complete details.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill Turn

Block 30000. Thru  30999. Mill Turn - Tailstock Device Blocks

 

These postblock are used to define option controlling many things as it pertains to tailstock devices. See the topic: Mill Turn Zone Post Blocks for more information and complete details.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill Turn

 

 

Block 40000. Thru  40999. Mill Turn - Steady Rest Device Blocks

 

These postblock are used to define option controlling many things as it pertains to steady rest devices. See the topic: Mill Turn Zone Post Blocks for more information and complete details.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill Turn

 

Block 50000. Thru  50999. Mill Turn - Parts Catcher Device Blocks

 

These postblock are used to define option controlling many things as it pertains to parts catcher devices. See the topic: Mill Turn Zone Post Blocks for more information and complete details.

 

 

Job Type:

• Mill Turn