An invaluable companion to the author’s best selling CNC Programming Handbook, this book is a general introduction to the subject of macros (known as Custom Macros or User Macros). Its purpose is to make you aware of what macros are, how to develop them, and how to use them effectively. It also explores important related subjects and identifies several other helpful topics in this increasingly important and exciting field of CNC programming.
• Offers many practical do’s and don’ts while covering all the popular Fanuc control systems exclusively.
• Provides the basis for exploring in great depth the extremely wide and rich field of programming tools that macros are.
• Numerous examples and sample programs are used throughout that serve as practical applications of the techniques presented and as the basis of ready-to-run macro programs.
• Includes a CD containing all of the sample programs.
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Preface
Chapter 1 : Fanuc Macros
Chapter 2 : Basic Program Codes
Chapter 3 : Review of Subprograms
Chapter 4 : System Parameters
Chapter 5 : Data Setting
Chapter 6 : Macro Structure
Chapter 7 : Concept of Variables
Chapter 8 : Assigning Variables
Chapter 9 : Macro Functions
Chapter 10 : System Variables
Chapter 11 : Tool Offset Variables
Chapter 12 : Modal Data
Chapter 13 : Branches and Loops
Chapter 14 : Alarms and Timers
Chapter 15 : Axis Position Data
Chapter 16 : Auto Mode Operations
Chapter 17 : Editing Macros
Chapter 18 : Parametric Programming
Chapter 19 : Family of Similar Parts
Chapter 20 : Macros for Machining
Chapter 21 : Custom Cycles
Chapter 22 : External Output
Chapter 23 : Probing with Macros
Chapter 24 : Additional Resources
Chapter 25 : Macro Course Outline
Index
