The actual tool number is queried via 2 different methods, modal and parameter. For tool number T05 the output would be: Actual tool number (modal) 5 Actual tool number (macro) 5 ALARM STATUS If there’s no alarm FanudDataGui shows ‘No Alarm’ In case there is an alarm the program outputs the alarm number (0 - 15) and it’s description. Jun 09, 2010 Fanuc Macro Help Sign. I am trying to engrave progressive serial numbers on parts 0001 0002 0003 ect with a Fanuc. If C is omitted the serial number.

Hello my name is Quinten and I have a question about macros in MasterCAM. I have many parts that need serial numbers, however it is a pain in the butt to move around the numbers and then tool path it. Is there any way of making a macro that would serialize these parts and number them in order so that it wouldn't take me hours in programing? Example: I have 200 parts all of witch need a serial number. First one would start out at 001 and continue up from there (001,002,003,004.). Would there be a way to make a macro that would do this all for me?

I hope this makes since. Thanks Quinten.

You cant use the Haas G47 engraving that comes on the machine. Engraving (G47) G47 ENGRAVING GROUP 00 E = Plunge rate (units/min) F = Engraving feed rate (units/min) I = Angle of rotation (-360. To +360.), default is 0. J = Scaling factor in inches (minimum = 0.001 inches), default is 1.0 inch P = l for Sequential Serial Number Engraving = 0 for Literal String Engraving R = Return plane X = X start of engraving Y = Y start of engraving Z = Depth of cut The text to engrave should be in the form of a comment on the same line as G47, with either a P1 or P0 before it. P1 selects Sequential Serial Number Engraving and P0 selects Literal String Engraving. SEQUENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER ENGRAVING This method is used to engrave numbers on a series of parts, with the number being incremented by one each time.

The '#' symbol is used to select the number of digits in the serial number. For example: G47 P1 (#### ) will limit the serial number to four digits. The initial serial number can be either programmed or set manually. If it is programmed, for example: G47 P1 (1234) This code will set the initial serial number to '1234'. The initial serial number can also be set manually into a macro variable. The 'MACROS' option does not have to be enabled to do this.

Macro variables are temporary storage locations for numbers. Macro variable #599 is used to hold the initial serial number to be engraved.

To set this variable, go to the CURNT COMDS page and press the PAGE DOWN key until the 'Macro Variables' page appears. Then type in '599' and press the (DOWN ARROW). Now enter the desired initial serial number at the cursor and press the WRITE key. For example, when macro variable #599 is set to '1234', G47 P1 (####) will produce this: 1234 If the number in macro variable #599 has more characters than specified in the format string, only the quantity specified will be printed. For example, if #599 is set to'12345' and only four places are specified in the format string, only '2345' will be engraved.

Man it's been a long time since i've used G47 engrave cycle on the Haas, thanks for the reminder. Tim, slick interface.

Haven't used it but it seems like you should be charging a couple bucks for it. A product like that has needed to exist for a looong time. Maybe there are but i don't know about them. Chook in mastercam? I appreciate the kind words. I'd like to think that I know a few things about UI design.

I did it for the very reason you described. It's been a long time coming, As far as charging for it, there just isn't that much demand. If there was enough demand for a C-Hook I suppose I might do it.

860.749.1780 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FANUC Tech Bulletin 3 - FANUC Control Communication Wednesday, September 7, 2011 FANUC Tech Bulletin 3 - September 2011 In This Issue: Communicating with FANUC Controls FANUC controls are capable of performing amazing tasks. These controls can execute part programs to cut parts to exacting precision while, at the same time, keeping track of tool changers, safety devices, hundreds of I/O points and an untold number of switches. However, no control can perform these operations on its own. They require information from the outside world, executive software to run the control, hundreds of Parameters, and NC programs. Communications is a catchall term to describe the various ways this information is sent to, and received from, the FANUC control.

Overview Beginning with the very first CNC, there has always been a need to transfer information to and from a control. Cakewalk Studio Instruments 1.0 Serial. Over the years, although the general type of information has not greatly changed, the methods used to communicate this information have changed and improved greatly. Initially, NC programs were fed into a control using punched paper tape. After the demise of paper tape readers, most CNC data was communicated through a wired serial (RS-232) port. Although serial connectivity is still used extensively in many manufacturing sites, newer communication methods are being employed, including wireless serial, Ethernet, HSSB, and solid-state media, including USB. Types of Data That Can Be Transferred To-And-From A Control Outlined below are the various types of information which can be accessed and updated in a FANUC CNC control: Part Programs (including subprograms and macro programs) NC programs, containing specific code for part geometry, comprise the data most commonly communicated to a control. Typically, NC programs are saved in the control memory as they are being received from an outside source.