NC COMMAND 3
3-3
3-2 Command
1. Tool indexed function
A next tool can be designated for the machine provided with ATC function by commanding
T-code in the format shown below. The next tool refers to a tool used for the next machining,
which can be assigned when it is currently accommodated in the magazine. The next tool in the
magazine can be indexed at ATC position beforehand by commanding the next tool, thus
permitting reduced ATC time.
See “2. M-code (ATC)” in “5-2 Detail of Miscellaneous Function” for more information.
(1) Programming format
[With Upper turret]
T t
1
. c
1
T t
2
. c
2
M06 (Tool-number designation)
T t
3
T t
4
M06 (Group-number designation)
[With Lower turret]
T t
1
000. c
1
(Tool-number designation)
T t
3
(Group-number designation)
It depends on the setting of F94 bit4 whether Tool-number designation or Group-number
designation is selected.
Tool command method using T-codes
0: Group-number designation
1: Tool-number designation
(2) Command data
Tool-number of the tool to be changed for
000 to Tool quantity: (Note)
Tool-number of the tool to be used next
Group-number of the tool to be changed for
Group-number of the tool to be used next
Tool ID code of the tool to be changed for
Tool ID code of the tool to be used next
Note : Use F162 bit4 to select the number of digits for the tool function with lower turret. The
appropriate code (“000” or “00”) should be commanded after T-code depending on
setting the parameter.
0: 4 digits in T-command for turning (T**00)
1: 6 digits in T-command for turning (T***000)
Serial No. 294060
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