Make Machine Beep During Program?

[behindpropeller]

Is there a code to make the buzzer on the control beep during a program?

Thanks

Tim

[Machineit]

During a program???? Or, at the end of a program? Can't see anyone wanting it to beep all during a program.

[behindpropeller]

During a program???? Or, at the end of a program? Can't see anyone wanting it to beep all during a program.

During the program...

I have 25 parts to threadmill 1 hole in each and would like it to beep at me when it has two parts left.

Tim

[Geof]

Do you have macros enabled on your machine?

Macro variable #3006 is a programmable stop that acts like M00. You would have to have something like IF["Part Count" EQ 23] THEN #3006=101. This is not a proper macro statement, you would have to find out what variable stores the L count and use this in place of "Part Count".

This will stop the machine and flash the green light but I don't know if you can have it sound the beeper.

[Matt@RFR]

Put a parts counter at #500.

IF [#500=23] GOTO 20

N20 M97 P100

N100 M3 S20
G4 P1
S6000
G4 P1
S20
G4 P1
S6000
M99

Then return back to your program and run the last two parts. You should easily hear the spindle ramping up and down over a beep anyway.

[Vern Smith]

This thread got me thinking about using a macro to stop the machine after a tool change. I have lots of jobs where it's necessary to do something with the work pieces somewhere prior to M30. I currently do this with option stop but that means I have to delete all the M01's with the exception of the one where I want the machine to stop. I don't need it to beep

Is there a simple little macro I can stick in my programs at the appropriate spots to do this?

Vern

[Matt@RFR]

M0 won't work?

[Vern Smith]

I don't seem to understand M00 Program stop (as per the Haas machinist reference guide) I did not realize that a program could be restarted after M00 by simply punching the start button. I guess that is what you are telling me?

[Matt@RFR]

That's exactly correct. Just remember that you need to essentially call a tool change and restate G43 even if you're restarting with the same tool:

(MACHINING WITH T1)
G53 Z0. Y0. M5
M0
(THIS LINE WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED IF YOU'D LIKE TO PUT A NOTE HERE)
(PRESS CYCLE START TO BEGIN PROGRAM AT THIS POINT)
M6 T1
G43 H1
M3 S6000 M8
(DO STUFF TO OTHER STUFF)

[Vern Smith]

Looks simple enough, thanks for the help. This is the problem with being overly dependent on CAM software

[KenFoulks]

There is currently no provision for activating the lights or the buzzer on the Haas machine. You can do things like activate the auto air gun, TSC, auto door, spindle, or you can hook up a separate alarm system and activate it using a spare M-code.

[helocat]

There is currently no provision for activating the lights or the buzzer on the Haas machine. You can do things like activate the auto air gun, TSC, auto door, spindle, or you can hook up a separate alarm system and activate it using a spare M-code.

I have wondered about using a M-code to trigger text message. This way the mill can tell me its done or about done. Kind of the same original thread request for a beep, just one that reaches out regardless where I am in the shop.

Mark