MACHINE TOOL


MACHINE TOOL

Table 1. Relation of Machine Tool Options

Machine Tool Software Option Documentation Function
R727 Machine Tool Easy Setup Machine Tool Easy Setup Options Manual Graphical interface to set up the robot for machine tool automation.
J984 Machine Tool Connection Robot and Machine Tool Integration Function Operator's Manual, MAROCMTOL08091E Closely coupled integration of robot with specific FANUC CNC models. Please refer to manual for details.
  • Function to connect CNC with robot.

  • Function to display status and operate the robot at CNC.

  • Function to display status and operate the CNC at robot.

J980 Initial Setup Function Initial Setup Function Operator's Manual, MAROCINSE06091E Software to enter settings for robot initial setup.
  • Settings are entered on PC using SFTROBINI750CD ROBOT INITIAL SETUP

  • Settings are loaded to the robot.

  • Machine Tool Easy Setup includes wizard to load settings.


Table 2. Process Navigator

Feature Description
Process Navigator Guides you through each step in the process.
  • Define the Cell is used to setup the robot and machine tool cell.

  • Teach Cell is used to teach home, maintenance, and PNS programs.

  • Run Production is used to monitor production.

Color Buttons The background color of a button can be used to distinguish the links in the Process Navigator:
  • Green - Wizard button

  • Yellow - Navigator button

  • Cyan - Shortcut to other menu

  • Lavender - Shortcut to TP Editor with specified program

Wizard Function Keys When a wizard is in progress, the function keys are defined as follows:
  • F2 BACK will go back one step.

  • F3 NEXT will continue to the next step.

  • F3 FINISH will finish the wizard and return to the Process Navigator.

  • F5 CANCEL will cancel the wizard and return to the Process Navigator. Sometimes CANCEL is on F10 so you may need to press NEXT to get the next page of function keys.

  • F4 DIRECT ENTRY is used to directly enter the tool frame or user frame values.

  • F5 SKIP is used to skip the tool frame or user frame and directly go to the program step.

Wizard is Remembered When a wizard is in progress, the current step is saved when the Machine Tool menu is exited. It will resume the wizard when the Machine Tool menu is reentered. If this is not what you want, please press CANCEL to return to the Process Navigator.
Machine Tool Shortcuts When MENUS key is pressed, the Machine Tool menu can be selected by pressing F1 in the Menu Favorites dialog. While in the TP Editor, the function key labelled MTOOL will shortcut to the Machine Tool menu.
Password Protection If passwords are setup, then SETUP level is required to change any of the settings in the Machine Tool menu. All wizards still operate, but will not let you change any data. The shortcuts are still available. While in the TP Editor, then PROGRAM level is required.

Table 3. Define the Cell

Function Purpose
Setup Machine List Wizard to setup the number of machine tools and configure I/O. Up to 4 machine tools can be connected to the robot. When Machine Tool Connection option is loaded, the wizard will contain additional steps, such as selecting the I/O device, loading the standard configuration, and setting data communications.
Setup Gripper Wizard to setup single or dual gripper, create the tool frame(s) and edit the gripper open and close macros.
Setup Part Infeed Station Wizard which selects the station from a predefined list, such as fixture, fixed grid, flexible location using iRVision, or drawers. The wizard will create the user frame(s) and edit the pick program.
Add a Pre Process Operation Wizard to add a pre process operation and edit the pre process program.
Setup Machine Station Wizard to create the user frame and edit the load/unload program for each machine tool in the cell.
Add a Post Process Operation Wizard to add a post process operation and edit the post process program.
Setup Finish Part Station Wizard which selects the station from a predefined list, such as fixture or fixed grid. The wizard will create the user frame(s) and edit the place program.
Setup Machine Diagnostics Shortcut to SETUP Visual Diagnostics if R702 Visual Diagnostics option is loaded. Refer to the Visual Diagnostics section in the HandlingTool Setup and Operations Manual for more information.

Table 4. Teach Cell

Functions Purpose
Teach Home Position Shortcut to TP Editor with the home position macro.
Teach Maintenance Position Shortcut to TP Editor with the maintenance program.
Program Number Selection Wizard to create and edit PNS programs which can be started by CNC.
Teach Reference Position Shortcut to the Reference Position menu. When using Machine Tool Connection option, the robot program can be started by CNC only when the robot is at reference position 1.

Table 5. Run Production

Function Purpose
Production Status Shortcut to a Production Status screen. This screen can be changed using the BROWSER Panel Wizard menu. Start the Panel Wizard and select Panel 1.
CNC Status Shortcut to CNC Status screen if Machine Tool Connection option is loaded. There are several screens which can be displayed: CNC Actual Position, CNC Alarm, CNC Message, CNC Running Program, and I/O data connected with CNC. If Machine Tool Connection option is not loaded, this will link to the Browser FAVORITES menu. If the CNC has a web server, a link can be made to display its information.
Manual CNC Operation Shortcut to Machine Tool Operation screen. This is only shown if Machine Tool Connection option is loaded. This screen enables you to operate jog feed of the connected machine tool.
View Machine Diagnostics Shortcut to STATUS Visual Diagnostics if R702 Visual Diagnostics option is loaded. Refer to the Visual Diagnostics section in the HandlingTool Setup and Operations Manual for more information.