How do I know if my Haas VF-5 is set-up to do rigid tapping?

[revlimit]

Hi everyone, I'm curious if our Haas VF-5 is set-up to do rigid tapping. The manual isn't available to us currently and I'm a bit unsure if the machine has this option. Are there any parameters than I can glance at that would give me an answer? Also, does anyone know if there is a way I can set-up this machine to trigger an air blowoff? I'm running some parts that need alot of operator intervention and if I could program the machine to follow a path while blowing air THAT would be fabulous! Thanks for any help in advance!!

[Geof]

There is a parameter for rigid tapping but I foget the number so you will have to search; it should have a 1 beside it to be turned on. In addition there is a setting for repeat rigid tapping.

Regarding your air blast if you are not using the coolant pump you can use the coolant pump circuit to switch a 240volt soleniod valve to turn on air. Another way is to use the User M codes; read up on them in your manual. If you do not have a manual go to the Haas website; www.haascnc.com (I think) click on the Site Map and find Manual Updates.

I can give you more info about User M codes next week when I get back from vacation.

[revlimit]

Thanks Geof...have fun.

[HelicopterJohn]

If you machine is pretty new you may be eligible for a trial period of rigid tapping. This is done with a letter T.

Turning On Rigid Tapping During Trial Period

First turn the Parameter Lock (OFF) so that modifications can be made
Press the Setting/Graph Key
Press Home Key then Page Down Key 7 times to get to the (Editing) Menu
First item is Parameter Lock (Turn Off)
Press right arrow key to toggle to the (Off) position
You can now go to the Parameter Screen to turn on Rigid Tapping.

Also you need to turn on Setting (133) Repeat Rigid Tap
Press the Setting/Graph Key
Press Home Key then Press Page Down 3 times to get to the (Program 3) menu.
Press the Down Arrow Key to get to the last item (133) Repeat Rigid Tap
Toggle on by pressing the right arrow key

Next you press the Parameter/Diagnosis Key
Press the Home Key and it will take you to the (Common SW 1 Menu)
Use the right arrow key to go down list to Item #5 Rigid Tapping
Press the Emergency Stop button.
Enter (1) on the keypad and press the Write/Enter Key
Release the Emergency Stop button (Twist it)
Press Reset/Power Up Restart button.

Next turn the Parameter Lock (On) so that modifications can’t be made to any parameters.
Press the Setting/Graph Key
Press Home Key then Page Down Key 7 times to get to the (Editing) Menu
First item is Parameter Lock (Turn Off)
Press right arrow key to toggle to the (Off) position
Press the Write/Enter Key

You now have activated the Rigid Tapping Feature and have restored the parameter lock protection on your control.

Programmable Air Valve:

I have some information that may be useful for your programmable air valve. Just send me an private message if your are interested.

John