6M Z offset input

[TR MFG]

How do I input a Z offset on a Fanuc 6M? If setting tool lenght on top of a part I jog down, press "offsets", cursor to the tool number, "Z" "input", and the current z value is stored in the offset. But what if I want to put in say
-15.255? I've tried everything I can think of.

[WayneHill]

Try MZ****

[TR MFG]

can't hav more than one letter. if press "M" then "Z" the Z cancels the M.

[WayneHill]

Try just the "M"

MZ is used on newer controls.

Will be looking at the controls info when at work tonight.

[TR MFG]

Tried that. no luck.

[Chris D]

It has been a very long time since I stood in front of one of those.

Two possibilities...

Just enter the numeric value -13.3425 or whatever it is. I seem to recall this being the way it is done.

However, my failing memory also is telling me that you may need to precede the input with the letter P as in P-13.3425 but that may have been for parameter input.

Darn it, that is such a simple, easy control, I just can't remember it anymore.

Chris

[TR MFG]

Chris D.
Your memory isn't as bad as you think. It is "P" the value you want to enter "Input". Thanks for the help!!
Why didn't i think of pressing P for a Z value???

[Chris D]

Chris D.
Your memory isn't as bad as you think. It is "P" the value you want to enter "Input". Thanks for the help!!
Why didn't i think of pressing P for a Z value???

GREAT! Glad to hear that my memory isn't so bad after all! ;-)

Chris

[WayneHill]

Glad you were able to figure it out. P for a Z ??

This is from our reference doc for a GE T6 Fanuc control.

Making offsets in the "X" axis

1. Press the "offset" button.
2. Press "cursor up" or "cursor down" until the cursor is under the tool number you want to change.
3. Press the "U" button.
4. Key in the "amount of the offset".
5. Press the "Input" button.
6. Press the "program" button to return to the program.

Making offsets in the "Z" axis

1. Press the "offset" button.
2. Press "cursor up" or "cursor down" until the cursor is under the tool number you want to change.
3. Press the "W" button.
4. Key in the "amount of the offset".
5. Press the "Input" button.
6. Press the "program" button to return to the program.

[Chris D]

Glad you were able to figure it out. P for a Z ??

This is from our reference doc for a GE T6 Fanuc control.

Making offsets in the "X" axis

1. Press the "offset" button.
2. Press "cursor up" or "cursor down" until the cursor is under the tool number you want to change.
3. Press the "U" button.
4. Key in the "amount of the offset".
5. Press the "Input" button.
6. Press the "program" button to return to the program.

Making offsets in the "Z" axis

1. Press the "offset" button.
2. Press "cursor up" or "cursor down" until the cursor is under the tool number you want to change.
3. Press the "W" button.
4. Key in the "amount of the offset".
5. Press the "Input" button.
6. Press the "program" button to return to the program.

Yes, that is for incremental offset value changes, for entering a number directly as opposed to an adjustment, you would use X and Z.

Chris