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Fanuc control 18-21 M&T
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Custom M-codes

I once created an M40 to use on a VMC instead of M30.
This custom M-code would home Z axis, stop spindle, turn off coolant, move table forward for loading, and turn on chip conveyor.
With a couple parameters you can easily attach sub programs to any free M-codes.

Mazak Integrex "I" model

The new "I" and "J" models of Mazak's Integrex bring about changes in the programming style. Traditionally programmed as a lathe w/milling, it is now the opposite. The milling aspect has been greatly improved in many ways, and the milling units are now programmed just like a Horizontal.

G72 facing cycle with incremental move

Using a canned facing cycle, try an incremental move on the last line of the contour...
G0 X2. Z1.;
G72 W.1 R.05;
G72 P10 Q20 U0. W.01 F.01;
N10 G0 Z0.;
G1 X0.;
N20 G1 "W.05"; (feeds out .050 incrementally rather than all the way back to start point Z1., saving cycle time)

2011

In 2011 the US spent more on new Machining technology than it has in the past 15 years!

1st. Blog entry

Brand new CNC Blog...
Good stuff coming soon!