NZXNLXPost Processor Manual

NZX2500 – 4000 – 6000
NLX1500 – 2000 – 2500

Table of contents:
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................1
2. Required add-ins ..............................................................................................................1
2.1. How to load an add-in ESPRIT ................................................................................1
2.2. AutoSubStock (optional) (for NLX configuration only) ........................................3
2.3. Turning Work Coordinates .......................................................................................6
3. How to turn on Custom Pages / POST Output Configuration ....................................10
4. Machine Setup ................................................................................................................11
4.1. Introduction .............................................................................................................11
4.2. Set the program name, program number ...............................................................12
4.3. Define the turning stock ..........................................................................................12
4.4. Machine parameters ................................................................................................13
4.4.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................13
4.4.2. Output of Program End (M02), Program End and Rewind (M30) or Sub-
Program End (M99) .......................................................................................................15
4.4.3. Work unloader on spindle 1 or spindle 2 side (for NLX configuration only) .
..........................................................................................................................15
4.4.4. Type of tailstock installed on the machine.....................................................16
4.4.5. Tool station for part transfer and work unloader (for NLX configuration
only) ..........................................................................................................................16
4.4.6. C-axis brake clamp/unclamp...........................................................................17
4.4.7. Set how to skip turning spindle control (for NZX configuration only) .......17
4.4.8. C-axis roll over ................................................................................................17
4.4.9. Set position of optional stop code (M01) in the NC code .............................18
4.4.10. Set position of sequence numbers (N) ........................................................18
5. Tools (T function) ..........................................................................................................19
5.1. T function specifications .........................................................................................19
5.1.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................19
5.1.2. Specify the tool number: Method 1 ................................................................20
5.1.3. Specify the tool number: Method 2 ................................................................22
5.1.4. Additional information: Tool call when machining on spindle 2 side .........24
5.1.5. Restrictions.......................................................................................................25
5.1.6. Tool life management ......................................................................................25
5.1.7. Second home position .....................................................................................29
5.2. Set tool movements .................................................................................................31
5.2.1. Set tool movements from tool change position .............................................31
5.2.2. Set tool movements to tool change position ..................................................32
5.2.3. Moves to tool change position optimization ..................................................33
5.3. SolidTurn Grooving: Control Edge Shift ..............................................................37
5.4. Automatic Determination of Tool Nose Radius (G46) .........................................41
6. Spindle direction, speed (S function) and feedrate (F function) .................................43
6.1. Turning spindle direction and milling tool spindle direction ...............................43
6.2. Turning spindle gear M-codes (for NZX configuration only)..............................44
6.3. Spindle speed output for CSS unit .........................................................................46
6.4. Feedrate for 4-axis milling operations ...................................................................47
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6.5. Output of rapid positioning moves (G00) with linear interpolation moves (G01
F) ..................................................................................................................................48
7. How to output coolant codes .........................................................................................49
7.1. Introduction .............................................................................................................49
7.2. Set the first coolant code .........................................................................................49
7.3. Set the second coolant code (optional) ..................................................................51
7.4. Set a special coolant code (optional)......................................................................52
8. Simultaneous turning operations: Turning on the same spindle with 2 different
turrets (for NZX configuration only) ....................................................................................53
8.1. Balanced roughing cycle .........................................................................................53
8.2. Other turning cycles ................................................................................................54
8.3. Other turning cycles in Balanced Cut Mode .........................................................56
9. Operation synchronization (for NZX configuration only) ..........................................59
10. Park cycle ....................................................................................................................59
10.1. Introduction..........................................................................................................59
10.2. How to park a tool ...............................................................................................59
10.3. Park a turret to its maximal travel position (G53) .............................................62
10.4. Park a turret prior to a transfer (for NLX configuration only) .........................64
10.5. Other functionalities ............................................................................................65
11. How to program finished part catching and part transfer .........................................66
11.1. Introduction..........................................................................................................66
11.2. Finished part catching .........................................................................................66
11.2.1. Catching finished part on spindle 1 side after cut-off (for NLX
configuration only) .........................................................................................................66
11.2.2. Catching finished part on spindle 1 side after cut-off with stock
repositioning (programmed first) (for NLX configuration only) ................................69
11.2.3. Catching finished part on spindle 1 side after cut-off with stock
repositioning (programmed last) (for NLX configuration only) .................................72
11.2.4. Manually catching finished part on spindle 1 side ....................................75
11.2.5. Catching finished part on spindle 2 side (for NLX configuration only) ..77
11.3. Part transfer (for NLX configuration only)........................................................79
11.3.1. Part transfer from spindle 1 to spindle 2 with cut-off ...............................79
11.3.2. Part transfer from spindle 1 to spindle 2 with cut-off (when machine
equipped with a barfeeder) ............................................................................................84
11.3.3. Part transfer from spindle 1 to spindle 2 with cut-off and stock
repositioning (programmed last) ...................................................................................89
11.3.4. Part transfer from spindle 1 to spindle 2 without cut-off ..........................94
11.3.5. Part transfer from spindle 2 to spindle 1 without cut-off ..........................98
11.3.6. Stock repositioning ................................................................................... 102
11.3.7. Machining of long parts with spindle 1 and 2 synchronized ................. 106
11.3.8. Workpiece Pushing Check (G38) ............................................................ 110
11.3.9. Park turret for transfer .............................................................................. 111
12. Multiple repetitive cycles ........................................................................................ 111
12.1. Introduction....................................................................................................... 111
12.2. Roughing cycle ................................................................................................. 113
12.2.1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 113
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12.2.2. O.D./I.D. roughing .................................................................................... 118
12.2.3. Face roughing............................................................................................ 119
12.3. Grooving cycle ................................................................................................. 121
12.3.1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 121
12.3.2. Face grooving............................................................................................ 123
12.3.3. O.D./I.D. grooving .................................................................................... 124
12.4. Threading cycle ................................................................................................ 126
12.4.1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 126
12.4.2. Threading with canned cycle set to single path ...................................... 127
12.4.3. Threading with canned cycle set to off ................................................... 129
12.4.4. Threading with canned cycle set to multiple path .................................. 131
13. Hole machining canned cycles and other functionalities for drilling cycles........ 134
13.1. Introduction....................................................................................................... 134
13.2. Face and side high-speed deep hole drilling / Face and side deep hole drilling
/ Deep hole drilling in turning mode / Deep hole drilling with G74 ............................ 138
13.2.1. Face and side high-speed deep hole drilling (G83/G87) (Parameter #8115
= 1) .................................................................................................................... 138
13.2.2. Face and side deep hole drilling (G83/G87) (Parameter #8115 = 0) .... 139
13.2.3. Deep hole drilling in turning mode.......................................................... 139
13.2.4. Deep hole drilling with G74..................................................................... 140
13.3. Face and side spot drilling (G83/G87) ............................................................ 142
13.4. Tapping at center of spindle (G32) ................................................................. 143
13.5. Face and side synchronized tapping / Face and side synchronized reverse
tapping ........................................................................................................................... 144
13.5.1. Restriction of synchronized tapping ........................................................ 144
13.5.2. Face and side synchronized tapping (M329 G84/M329 G88) ............... 145
13.5.3. Face and side synchronized reverse tapping (M329 G84.1/M329 G88.1) ..
.................................................................................................................... 146
13.6. Face and side boring / Boring in turning mode .............................................. 148
13.6.1. Face and side boring (G85/G89) .............................................................. 148
13.6.2. Boring in turning mode ............................................................................ 149
13.7. Spindle / Rotary Tool Spindle Simultaneous Operation Mode ..................... 150
14. 4-axis wrap milling cycles with interpolation ........................................................ 152
14.1. Introduction....................................................................................................... 152
14.2. Cylindrical interpolation .................................................................................. 152
14.3. Polar coordinate interpolation (Notching) ...................................................... 154
15. Other Functionalities................................................................................................ 156
15.1. Tailstock ............................................................................................................ 156
15.1.1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 156
15.1.2. Defining the tailstock in the Machine Setup ........................................... 157
15.1.3. Creating the tailstock operation ............................................................... 158
15.2. Independent steady rest .................................................................................... 160
15.2.1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 160
15.2.2. Defining the steady rest ............................................................................ 160
15.2.3. Creating the steady rest operation............................................................ 161
15.3. Long Boring Bar (for NZX6000 configuration only) .................................... 164
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16. Custom Settings index ............................................................................................. 167
16.1. On operation pages ........................................................................................... 167
16.2. On tool pages .................................................................................................... 168
16.3. In Machine Setup.............................................................................................. 168
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1. Introduction
These notes are about the following post processors:
NZX2500 – 4000 – 6000 (formerly named NZL):

E12MSP_NZX_2012-03-09_T1.asc: Upper turret, machines on spindle 1 side
E12MSP_NZX_2012-03-09_T2.asc: Lower turret, machines on spindle 1 side
NLX1500 – 2000 – 2500:

E12MSP_NLX_2012-04-03.asc: Turret 1 (upper turret), machines on spindle 1 and
spindle 2 (sub spindle) sides
Note:
 NZX machines with the letter Y in their model number have a Y-axis on upper
turret only; others have no Y-axis. Some NLX configurations have no Y-axis. The
output will match your machine configuration based on the loaded NZX or NLX
Machine Setup in ESPRIT.
For example, if you work on a NZXD, no Y-axis (nor C-axis) movements will be
output in the code.
In the following manual, you can ignore any reference to the Y-axis (or C-axis) if
your machine is not equipped with this axis.
 NZX & some NLX machines do not have a spindle 2. The output will match
your machine configuration based on the loaded NZX or NLX Machine Setup in
ESPRIT.
In the following manual, you can ignore any reference to the spindle 2 if your
machine is not equipped with this spindle.
Post processors require ESPRIT 2012 (Build B19.0.3.1325 or above).
Please refer to NZX & NLX programming manuals for detailed information on the
related G and M-codes.
The mention option on machine refers to a nonstandard machine functionality. Please

contact your Mori Seiki reseller for more details.
2. Required add-ins
2.1. How to load an add-in ESPRIT
To load an add-in in ESPRIT, from the Tools menu, select Add-In...:
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You will then see the add-in window:
To load an add-in, highlight it in the Available Add-Ins list and check in Load Behavior
the box Loaded/Unloaded.
Also check the box Load on Startup: the add-in will then be automatically loaded when
you will start ESPRIT.
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For the Mori Seiki NZX series, you will need to load the following add-ins:
 MoriSeiki AddIn
 Turning Work Coordinates
For the Mori Seiki NLX series, you will need to load the following add-ins:
 AutoSubStock (optional)
 MoriSeiki AddIn
 Turning Work Coordinates
2.2. AutoSubStock (optional) (for NLX configuration only)

The AutoSubStock add-in needs to be turned on prior to open a file. This add-in will
allow you to correctly simulate the spindle 2 machining. It will also allow the simulation
of production machining, when cutting on the spindle 1 and the spindle 2 at the same
time.
Once you are done programming a part, simply play the entire simulation and once
complete click on Auto Sub Stock. This will save the sub stock in the spindle 2 and stop
the simulation.
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If you restart the simulation, you will be able to see the cut on the spindle 1 and spindle 2
sides all at the same time.
Important note: In ESPRIT, from the Tools menu, select Options...
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On the Machining tab, if you check Enable Stock Automation, you will not need to turn
off the AutoSubStock add-in since the Stock Automation will compute the state and
shape of your stock present in both the spindle 1 and spindle 2:
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2.3. Turning Work Coordinates
The Turning Work Coordinate add-in will sort your operations in the appropriate work
coordinates and also offset the NC code for the spindle 2 operations. It is necessary to run
this add-in in order to generate correct NC code.
From the Create menu, select Turning Work Coordinates.
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You will then see the Turning Work Coordinates dialog:
MainSpindle and SubSpindle information are directly coming from the Machine Setup.
 WC Name: It corresponds to the Work Coordinate name. Operations located on

the spindle 1 side will be moved in the G54 work coordinate and on the spindle 2
side in G55. Please note that the name is just informative and will not affect the
code. WC Numbers will.
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 WC Numbers: The first field will be used in the NC code. 54 will output G54 at
the beginning of an operation on the spindle 1 side, 55 will output G55 at the
beginning of an operation on the spindle 2 side.
 Z Offset: It is used to correctly offset the work coordinate on the spindle 2 side.
The value is read from the Part Stock Length field of the Machine Setup (on the
General tab). The spindle 2 work coordinate will be offset by minus this amount
from the spindle 1 work coordinate. That is why the value you enter in the Machine
Setup is critical. A wrong value will cause a wrong offset and as a conclusion a part
not cut correctly.
 Spindle Orientation: This information is coming from the Machine Setup and
is just informative.
On the Options field, Keep Z axis parallel with Tool axis and Reverse Z axis of WC if
spindle Z axis is reversed will have no effect for this machine.
So, you basically do not need to change anything on this dialog. Once you click on ok, all
your operations will be sorted for you in G54 (spindle 1 side) and G55 (spindle 2 side).
Note that if you want to output different work coordinate numbers, you can change the
WC number to 56, 57, 58 or 59. This machine can work with work coordinates G54,
G55, G56, G57, G58 or G59.
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If you did already run the add-in, you can still edit the existing work coordinates and
change the name and number to whatever you need:
On the Features tab, double click on an existing work coordinate. So you will be able to
edit it. You can change on the Work Coordinate dialog the Work Coordinate Name
(informative) and, for the NC code, the Standard Work Coordinate Number.
Please note that you can also create a new work coordinate with the desired number and
then move any operation to it.
Finally, you can set an Autorun Mode. So, you will not need to think about running the
add-in every time you need to output the NC code.
 None: No autorun mode selected, you have to manually run the add-in to sort
operations.
 Before posting: Every time you will output the NC code, the add-in will be run.
 Before simulation: Every time you will start the simulation, the add-in will be
run.
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 Before posting & simulation: Every time you will output the NC code or you
will start the simulation, the add-in will be run.
3. How to turn on Custom Pages / POST Output

Configuration
In the following manual, you might need to use the Custom tab of an operation page or of
the Machine Setup to be able to output specific code related to a special function.
To turn this tab on, in ESPRIT, from the Tools menu, select Options...
On the Machining tab, check the checkbox Custom Page, click on Default... (and Save
current as user defaults) and finally on OK.
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Now, you will have access to the custom page on which you will be able to set some
flags. They will be detailed in the manual, when needed.
Note that when the MoriSeiki AddIn is loaded, you will be able to use the POST Output
Configuration:
 Machine parameters can directly be set on the POST Output Configuration (see
part 4.4. Machine parameters)
 On operation and tool pages, the function of the required custom settings will be
displayed
4. Machine Setup
4.1. Introduction
Some important settings regarding the NC output are set in the Machine Setup.
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To open the Machine Setup, click on Common Machining and then on Setup:
4.2. Set the program name, program number

To set the program name and number output at the beginning of your NC code on each
channel, you will need to go to the NC Output tab of the Machine Setup. Under General
Properties of the Turret Program Output, enter the name of your program, its number.
You can also specify here the unit of your NC code and the coordinate mode.
4.3. Define the turning stock

On the General tab of the Machine Setup, you can define your turning stock. For turning
operations, if you are using the Stock Type Automation, your NC output will be linked to
the defined turning stock.
Use Start Position Z to position the stock along the Z axis. It will be used, for example,
to define the front face facing amount.
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Use Stock Type to define the shape of your stock: Bar, Tube (Inside Diameter will then
be available) or Casting (Casting Feature will then be available for selection).
Use Bar Diameter to specify the diameter of your stock.
Use Total Bar Length to define the total length of your stock.
Finally use Part Stock Length to define the length of your finish part. This will be used
by the Turning Work Coordinates add-in.
Note: The stock configuration will be detailed when needed in this manual.
4.4. Machine parameters
4.4.1. Introduction
Machine parameters can be set on the POST Output Configuration (part of the MoriSeiki
AddIn).
For NZX configuration:
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For NLX configuration:
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4.4.2. Output of Program End (M02), Program End and
Rewind (M30) or Sub-Program End (M99)
On the POST Output Configuration, set Program End Code to M02 to output M02, set
it to M30 to output M30 or set it to M99 to output M99 at the end of the NC code of each
turret.
Please note that M30 is the default.
4.4.3. Work unloader on spindle 1 or spindle 2 side (for

NLX configuration only)
On the POST Output Configuration, set Work Unloader Spindle Side to On Spindle 2
Side if the work unloader of your machine is installed on the spindle 2 side; set it to On
Spindle 1 Side if it is installed on the spindle 1 side.
This will affect the NC output when you program your finished part catching. It will
differ based on the location of work unloader present on your machine.
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Please note that machine with work unloader installed on spindle 1 side is the default.
For additional information on how to program finished part catching, see part 11.2.
Finished part catching.
4.4.4. Type of tailstock installed on the machine

On the POST Output Configuration, set Tailstock Type to Carriage Direct-Coupled if
your machine is equipped with a carriage direct-coupled tailstock; set it to Servo Driven
(Digital for NLX configuration) if it is equipped with a servo driven (digital for NLX
configuration) tailstock.
This will affect the NC output when you program your tailstock operations. It will differ
based on the type of tailstock present on your machine. In addition for NZX
configuration, based on the type of tailstock and machine, you will have to program your
tailstock on head 1 or on head 2:
NZX2500 NZX4000 NZX6000

Servo driven tailstock HEAD1 - HEAD1
Carriage direct-coupled tailstock HEAD1 HEAD2 HEAD2
Please note that machine with servo driven (digital for NLX configuration) tailstock is
the default.
For additional information on how to program tailstock, see part 15.1. Tailstock.
4.4.5. Tool station for part transfer and work unloader (for
NLX configuration only)
By default, station 1 will be used as empty station during part transfer and work unloader.
It can be changed on the POST Output Configuration using the textbox Station on
Turret 1 for Transfer. You can enter a value between 1 and 10 (for turret with 10 tool
stations), between 1 and 12 (for turret with 12 tool stations; option on machine) or
between 1 and 20 (for turret with 20 tool stations; option on machine).
For example, if Station on Turret 1 for Transfer is set to 4, the tool call for transfer will
be T0400.
Note: If the station number specified is out of range (value entered greater than 10 (for a
turret with 10 tool stations for example) or less than 0), you will get the following error
message in your NC code: ERROR: WRONG TRANSFER STATION NUMBER
ENTERED IN MACHINE SETUP.
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For additional information on finished part catching and part transfer, see part 11. How to
program finished part catching and part transfer.
4.4.6. C-axis brake clamp/unclamp

By default, C-axis brake clamp (M68 for spindle 1 and M268 for spindle 2) and unclamp
(M69 for spindle 1 and M269 for spindle 2) M-codes will be output in the NC code.
If you do not want to output these M-codes in the NC code, set on the POST Output
Configuration C-Axis Brake M Code to Do Not Output M Code.
4.4.7. Set how to skip turning spindle control (for NZX

configuration only)
When using spindle priority on turning cycles (see part 8.2. Other turning cycles), you
can specify using Block Skip Method on the POST Output Configuration how to skip the
turning spindle control (spindle start and spindle stop) on the slave turret.
By default, the turning spindle control on the slave turret will be commented out.
Set on the POST Output Configuration Block Skip Method to Block Skip to skip
turning spindle control with block skip (/).
Set on the POST Output Configuration Block Skip Method to Block Skip 2 to skip
turning spindle control with block skip 2 (/2).
4.4.8. C-axis roll over

On the POST Output Configuration, set C-Axis Roll Over to Roll Over On to turn on C-
axis roll over.
Note that you will need to turn it on on the machine control as well.
On machine control, if <Roll over for C-axis> is invalid

(NC Parameter 1008 bit 0 = 0):
 min. C-axis value is -99999.999°
 max. C-axis value is +99999.999°
In ESPRIT, C-Axis Roll Over on the POST Output Configuration is set to Roll Over Off.
On machine control if <Roll over for C-axis> is valid

(NC Parameter 1008 bit 0 = 1):
 min. C-axis value is -359.999°
 max. C-axis value is 359.999°
In ESPRIT, C-Axis Roll Over on the POST Output Configuration is set to Roll Over On.
When C-axis roll over is on, C-axis will be indexed between -360° and 360°.
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Note: During 4-axis milling (wrap and rotary face milling) operations with C-axis roll
over on, if C-axis value exceeds a revolution (value output greater than 360° or less than -
360°), you will get the following error message in your NC code: ERROR: C-AXIS
OVER LIMIT: ROLL-OVER MUST BE TURNED OFF.
4.4.9. Set position of optional stop code (M01) in the NC

code
By default, optional stop codes (M01) will be output on each head after synchronization
codes in the NC code for NZX configuration (this way, optional stop can be turned on on
the machine while running the NC code on both heads at the same time (production
mode)) and will be output after each operation in the NC code for NLX configuration.
Set on the POST Output Configuration Position of M01 Code to At Operations (and
Syncs for NZX configuration) to output optional stop codes after each operation (and
each programmed wait code for NZX configuration). If optional stop is turned on on
NZX machine, this mode can only be used when running NC code on one head at a time
(NC code proofing mode).
Set on the POST Output Configuration Position of M01 Code to At Tool Cancels (and
Syncs for NZX configuration) to output optional stop codes at tool cancellation (and after
each programmed wait code for NZX configuration). If optional stop is turned on on
NZX machine, this mode can only be used when running NC code on one head at a time
(NC code proofing mode).
4.4.10. Set position of sequence numbers (N)

By default, sequence numbers (N) will be output at the beginning of each operation in the
NC code.
Set on the POST Output Configuration Position of Sequence Numbers (N) to At Tool
Changes to output sequence numbers at tool change only.
This setting will only affect regular cutting operations: sequence numbers for transfer
operations will always be output.
Sequence numbers for SolidTurn Roughing operations with canned cycle on will also
always be output. This is to avoid sequence number mismatch since sequence numbers
will be used at the beginning and at the end of profile description.
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5. Tools (T function)
5.1. T function specifications
5.1.1. Introduction
T[][][][];
The first two digits of a T number specify the tool number and the tool geometry offset
number.
The last two digits of a T number specify the tool wear offset number.
NZX2500 – 4000 – 6000:
NLX1500 – 2000 – 2500:
For turret with 10 tool stations:
Spindle to T Code to
use specify
1 Spindle 1 T0101 - T1010
2 Spindle 2 T0131 - T1040
For turret with 12 tool stations (option on machine):
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use specify
1 Spindle 1 T0101 - T1212
2 Spindle 2 T0131 - T1242
For turret with 20 tool stations (option on machine):
use specify
1 Spindle 1 T0101 – T2020
2 Spindle 2 T0131 – T2050
Note: It is recommended to use the same number for the tool number and tool wear offset
number when specifying a T command in a program to avoid operator's errors.
In ESPRIT, you have two different ways to enter the tool call number that will be output
in the NC code. They will be explained below.
5.1.2. Specify the tool number: Method 1

A tool number in ESPRIT shall be entered as three- (101, for example) or four-digit
numbers (1414, for example). It will be entered in the Tool Number dialogue box on the
respective tool page. It will then be output in the NC code.
If, for example on turret 1, the Tool Number entered is 101, the tool call output will be
T0101. If 1414 is entered, the tool call output will be T1414.
Turning tools:
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Milling tools:
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5.1.3. Specify the tool number: Method 2
If the Tool Number is entered as a one-digit number (1, for example) or a two-digit
number (14 for example) in ESPRIT, the post processor will combine this number to the
number entered in the Length Register dialogue box.
If, for example on turret 1, the Tool Number entered is 1 and the Length Register number
entered is 3, the tool call output will be T0103.
Turning tools:
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Milling tools:
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5.1.4. Additional information: Tool call when machining on
spindle 2 side
When machining on spindle 1, the tool number will be output directly as entered in the
Tool Number dialogue box if method 1 is used or as a combination of the entered Tool
Number and Length Register number if method 2 is used.
When machining on spindle 2, the post processor will add 30 to the tool number entered
in the Tool Number dialogue box if method 1 is used or to Length Register number if
method 2 is used.
See the examples below:

 Example 1 for method 1:
If 101 is entered in the Tool Number dialogue box, T0131 will be output in the NC
code.
If 1212 is entered in the Tool Number dialogue box, T1242 will be output in the
NC code.
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If Tool Number it set to 1 and Length Register number is set to 3, T0133 will be
output in the NC code.
If Tool Number it set to 10 and Length Register number is set to 10, T1040 will be
output in the NC code.
5.1.5. Restrictions
Tool number and tool geometry offset T[][]— range of values for NZX configuration:
The two first digits of a tool call entered in ESPRIT have to be contained between 1 and
12 for turret 1 and between 1 and 10 for turret 2.
Tool number and tool geometry offset T[][]— range of values for NLX configuration:
The two first digits of a tool call entered in ESPRIT have to be contained between 1 and
10 (for turret with 10 tool stations), between 1 and 12 (for turret with 12 tool
stations; option on machine) or between 1 and 20 (for turret with 20 tool stations;
option on machine).
Note: If the Tool Number is out of range, you will get the following error message in
your NC code: ERROR: WRONG TOOL NUMBER ENTERED IN ESPRIT.
Tool wear offset T—[][] range of values for NZX configuration:

 Head 1: The entered Length Register number has to be contained between 1
and 40.
 Head 2: The entered Length Register number has to be contained between 1
and 40.
Tool wear offset T—[][] range of values for NLX configuration:

 Machining on spindle 1 side: The entered Length Register number has to be
contained between 1 and 80.
 Machining on spindle 2 side: The entered Length Register number has to be
contained between 1 and 50, 30 will be added to this number.
Note: If the entered Length Register number is out of range, you will get the following
error message in your NC code: ERROR: WRONG LENGTH REGISTER NUMBER
ENTERED IN ESPRIT.
5.1.6. Tool life management

There are two types of tool life management for these machines: one is counting by
length of time, the other is counting by times used.
Counting by length of time:
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On the Custom tab of the tool page, set Tool Life Management (Custom Setting 8) to 99
to turn on this type of tool life management.
This will trigger the output of T****99.
Turning tool page:
Milling tool page:
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Counting by times used:
On the Custom tab of the tool page, set Tool Life Management (Custom Setting 8) to 99
and Count by Times Used (Custom Setting 9) to 89 to turn on this type of tool life
management.
Turning tool page:
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Milling tool page:
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For both types of tool life management, if you omit (or enter a wrong value) to enter the
value in the Tool Life Management field, the tools will be called with G00; T****99 (and
M89) will not be output in the NC code.
5.1.7. Second home position

On the Custom tab of the tool page, set G30 or G28 (Custom Setting 3) to 30 to use the
second zero return of the machine (G30) for this tool.
Turning tool page:
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Milling tool page:
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This will trigger the output of G30 (instead of G28) whenever a turret needs to be sent
home.
If you omit (or enter a wrong value) to enter the value in the G30 or G28 field, turrets
will be sent to the machine zero point with G28; G30 will not be output in the NC code.
5.2. Set tool movements
5.2.1. Set tool movements from tool change position

In ESPRIT, on the Assembly tab of the Machine Setup, select a turret from the list on the
left hand side of the window. You will then see the pull-down Moves From Tool Change.
It will let you specify how the tool moves away from its position to the start of the next
operation once indexed during a tool change.
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Moves From Tool Change can be set to:
 XY Next Z: The tool moves along X and Y only to the entry location, then
moves into position along the Z-axis.
 XYZ: Linear interpolation is used to move the tool from the tool change
position to the start of the cut in a straight line.
 XZ Next Y: The tool moves along X and Z only, then moves along the Y-axis.
 YZ Next X: The tool moves along Y and Z only, then moves along the X-axis.
Notes:
 Based on your selection, the movements output in the NC code will change
accordingly.
 When loading a Machine Setup of the Mori Seiki NZX or NLX series, the
default selection for Moves From Tool Change is YZ Next X.
5.2.2. Set tool movements to tool change position

In ESPRIT, on the Assembly tab of the Machine Setup, select a turret from the list on the
left hand side of the window. You will then see the pull-down Moves To Tool Change. It
will let you specify how the tool moves away from the end of the previous operation to
the tool change position of the next tool.
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Moves To Tool Change can be set to:
 X First: The tool moves away from the part along the X-axis first, then moves
along Y and Z to the tool change position of the next tool.
 XYZ: Linear interpolation is used to move the tool in a straight line from the
part to the tool change position of the next tool.
 Y First: The tool moves along the Y-axis first, then along X and Z.
 Z First: The tool moves along the Z-axis first, then along X and Y.
Notes:
 Based on your selection, the movements output in the NC code will change
accordingly.
 The selection of Moves To Tool Change movement will override the selection
made for Moves From Tool Change. For example, if both Moves To & From Tool
Change are set to XYZ and Moves To Tool Change is changed to X First, Moves
From Tool Change will automatically be changed to YZ Next X. This is to
maintain consistency in the tool movements before and after an operation.
 When loading a Machine Setup of the Mori Seiki NZX or NLX series, the
default selection for Moves To Tool Change is X First.
5.2.3. Moves to tool change position optimization
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Using the Tool Change Movement X, Y, Z settings on the turning and milling tool pages,
you can optimize your tool movements to its tool cancel position. These settings will
allow you to fully utilize the production capabilities of your machine.
Note that the tool cancel position of the current tool is also the tool change position of the
next tool that will be used.
Turning tools:
Milling tools:
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Movement X, Y, Z can be set to:
 None: The tool will not move along the selected axis. If you set for example
Movement X to None, the tool will not move along the X-axis when going to the
tool cancel position.
 Home: The tool will be sent to the machine zero point with G28 along the
selected axis. Note that second home position G30 can be output instead of G28,
please see part 5.1.7. Second home position for additional information. This is the
default when creating a new tool.
 Machine: The tool will move along the selected axis in the machine work
coordinate (G53) to the specified position in Position X, Y, Z fields.
 Position: It cannot be used.
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Note: The X; Y & Z positions entered in ESPRIT (for Machine mode) are absolute in
YZX. So the post processor will compute and output the correct values from this absolute
position based on the turret and the spindle in use.
Once the tool movement has been optimized, the movements sequence will be given by
the Moves To Tool Change setting in the ESPRIT Machine Setup (see part 5.2.2. Set tool
movements to tool change position). See the examples below:
 Example 1:
If Moves To Tool Change is set to X First and Movement X, Y, Z is set to Machine
(Position -100), Home, Home, the NC code output at tool cancel will be:
G53 X-200.0
G28 V0 W0
 Example 2:
If Moves To Tool Change is set to XYZ and Movement X, Y, Z is set to Home,
Home, Home, the NC code output at tool cancel will be:
G28 U0 V0 W0
 Example 3:
If Moves To Tool Change is set to Z First and Movement X, Y, Z is set to None,
Machine (Position 10), Home, the NC code output at tool cancel will be:
G28 W0
G53 Y10.0
Note that if your Moves To Tool Change and Movements X, Y, Z combination would
result in impossible movement (movement that would trigger an alarm on the machine
for example), you will get an error message at the beginning of your NC code.
Here is a list of impossible movements:

 Trying to output G28 & G53 on the same line in the NC code: Home & Machine
cannot be used on combined axes movements.
 Position cannot be used: if any axis is set to position, an error message will be
output for that tool.
 None cannot be set for all three axes at the same time: the tool needs to be
moved away at the end of an operation before indexing of the next tool for safety
reasons.
The output error message will list all the incorrectly set tools to help you find what tools
need to be modified.
Here is an example of an impossible movement that will trigger the output of an error
message: If Moves To Tool Change is set to XYZ and Movement X, Y, Z is set to Home,
Machine, None, you will get this error message in the NC code: ERROR: TOOL
CHANGE MOVEMENT NOT DEFINED CORRECTLY FOR TOOL: TURNING
INSERT OD UL; OPERATION: CONTOURING FACE.
Notes:
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 The very first tool of a program will always be called from home (G28).
 Tool cancel position of current tool will match tool change position of the next
tool.
 Movements X, Y, Z set to None, None, None can only be used for dummy tools
created for park cycle.
 If your machine configuration does not have a Y-axis, Movement Y will not
have any effect on the error checking routine when defining your optimized tool
change position.
 By default, tools will be sent home at tool change and at tool cancel with X-axis
moved first.
5.3. SolidTurn Grooving: Control Edge Shift

When you finish a groove with control edge shift, you can output the NC code controlling
the left corner of the grooving insert for the left side of the groove and its right corner for
the right side of the groove. You can assign to your grooving insert two different tool
wear offset data. One register will be for the left edge of the tool and another will be for
the right edge.
To enable Control Edge Shift in ESPRIT, on the Finish tab of the SolidTurn Grooving
operation, set Control Edge Shift to Yes.
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Notes:
 This is only effective for the finish pass of the groove.
 The Finish Mode has to be set to Per Side.
The second tool wear offset data can be specified on the General tab of the Grooving
Insert tool page in the Edge Shift Register field:
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Tool wear offset range of values for NZX configuration:
 Head 1: The entered Edge Shift Register number has to be contained between 1
and 40.
 Head 2: The entered Edge Shift Register number has to be contained between 1
and 40.
 Machining with tool life management on: The entered Edge Shift Register
number has to be contained between 1 and 40.
Tool wear offset range of values for NLX configuration:

 Machining on spindle 1 side: The entered Edge Shift Register number has to
be contained between 1 and 80.
 Machining on spindle 2 side: The entered Edge Shift Register number has to
be contained between 1 and 50, 30 will be added to this number.
 Machining with tool life management on: The entered Edge Shift Register
number has to be contained between 1 and 80.
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Note: If the entered Edge Shift Register number is out of range, you will get the
following error message in your NC code: ERROR: WRONG EDGE SHIFT
REGISTER NUMBER ENTERED IN ESPRIT.
5.4. Automatic Determination of Tool Nose Radius (G46)

Instead of using G41 or G42 to determine left or right tool offset values, users may
choose to use G46 and have their machine automatically determine the correct offset side
for the tool using G46. To use G46 for any operation in ESPRIT, the user needs to set
Tool Nose Detect (Custom Setting 10) on the operations page to 46. When Cutter Comp
NC is set to Yes, the post will automatically output G46 in place of either G41 or G42.
Operations page, Strategy tab:
41
Operations page, Custom tab:
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6. Spindle direction, speed (S function) and feedrate
(F function)
6.1. Turning spindle direction and milling tool spindle
direction
For turning operations using a cutting insert (Roughing, Balanced Roughing,
Contouring, Grooving and Threading), the spindle direction will automatically be
computed by the post processors and will output the correct M-code (M03, M04, M203
or M204) based on the hand of the tool on the holder and the orientation of the tool. The
field Spindle Direction on the General tab has not effect on the output.
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For the turning Drilling and milling operations, the turning spindle direction or milling
tool spindle direction is specified by the Spindle Direction pull-down on the first tab of
the tool page.
6.2. Turning spindle gear M-codes (for NZX configuration

only)
The turning spindle on NZX6000 machines (B, C and D types) is equipped with gears, as
is the spindle on all NZX4000 machines: M40 (neutral gear, can be used to rotate the
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spindle by hand), M41 (low speed gear) and M42 (high speed gear) have to be output in
NC code in upper turret for turning operations.
In ESPRIT, the gear M-code can be selected using the Spindle Range pull-down on the
General tab of each turning operation page.
NZX6000 (B and C types) and all NZX4000:

Set Spindle Range to:
 Off to output M40
 Low to output M41
 High (Medium or Range 4) to output M42
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NZX6000 (D type):
Set Spindle Range to:
 Off to output M40
 Low (Medium, High or Range 4) to output M41
Note that NZX6000 (E type) and all NZX2500 do not have gears: the above described M-
codes are not necessary and so will not be output in NC code.
6.3. Spindle speed output for CSS unit
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On a turning operation page, if you choose to output the turning spindle speed in the unit
CSS (Constant Surface Speed), a warm up speed will first be output with the G97 code
before the first positioning move. The speed value is computed at the first diameter from
where the CSS command will be turned on. Next, after positioning the tool, the CSS is
turned on by the output of G96 S. The cut is done and finally, at the last diameter, the
CSS is cancelled by the output of G97 S with S computed at the current last diameter.
6.4. Feedrate for 4-axis milling operations

For Wrap Pocketing and Wrap Contouring operations with Cylindrical Interpolation set
to No, Rotary Face Pocketing and Rotary Face Contouring operations with Polar
Interpolation set to No or 5-axis operations with 5 th axis locked with Z-axis (5-axis
operation becomes a 4-axis operation), a rotary feedrate will be computed by the post
processor, based on the linear and rotary (C-axis) moves of the cut.
This computation is necessary since two types of feedrate are involved for 4-axis wrap
cuts: linear feedrates (linear moves along XYZ) in mm/min (or inch/min) and rotary
feedrates (angular moves around the C-axis) in deg/min.
In ESPRIT, when programming such operations, simply enter the desired XY and Z PM
(per minute) feedrate values. The post will then, based on these values, compute the
correct 4-axis feedrate.
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6.5. Output of rapid positioning moves (G00) with linear
interpolation moves (G01 F)
CAUTION !!! Works with milling operations
By default, rapid positioning moves will be output with G00 in the NC code.
If you want to output your rapid positioning moves with linear interpolation (G01 F),
enter the desired rapid feedrate value in the Rapid Feedrate (G01 F) (Custom Setting 1)
field of the Custom tab of the milling operation page.
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7. How to output coolant codes
7.1. Introduction
The Mori Seiki NZX & NLX Series can handle multiple different types of coolant:
Code Function
M08 Coolant ON
M09 Coolant OFF
M382 Bed cover chip removal coolant system ON
M383 Bed cover chip removal coolant system OFF
M478 Through-spindle coolant ON
M479 Through-spindle coolant OFF
The post processor will handle the output of two different coolant codes per tool.
7.2. Set the first coolant code

The first coolant code can be selected using the Coolant pull-down menu on the tool
pages.
Turning tool page:
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Milling tool page:
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Set Coolant to:
 On to output M08 (M09)
 Flood to output M382 (M383)
 Flood Through Spindle to output M478 (M479)
7.3. Set the second coolant code (optional)

If you desire to output a second coolant code (which is optional), enter the coolant code
value in the Second Coolant (Custom Setting 1) field of the Custom tab of the tool page.
Turning tool page:
Milling tool page:
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Set Second Coolant to:
 8 to output M08 (M09)
 382 to output M382 (M383)
 478 to output M478 (M479)
7.4. Set a special coolant code (optional)

If you desire to output a special coolant code (which is optional, like high pressure
coolant code for example), enter the coolant code ON value in the Special Coolant ON
(Custom Setting 6) field of the Custom tab of the tool page and the coolant code OFF
value in the Special Coolant OFF (Custom Setting 7) field of the Custom tab of the tool
page. Note that both values will need to be entered for the M-codes to be output in the
NC code.
The codes will then be output in NC code: special coolant code ON will be output before
turning spindle or live tool speed output; special coolant code OFF will be output after
turning spindle or live tool stop code (M05).
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8. Simultaneous turning operations: Turning on the
same spindle with 2 different turrets (for NZX
configuration only)
8.1. Balanced roughing cycle
When programming a Balanced Roughing cycle, you have the choice between two
different balanced modes:
 Trailing Tool: there is a user defined trailing distance between the two inserts.
 Simultaneous: the cut is mirrored between the turrets, the feedrates can be
doubled.
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For the Trailing Tool balanced mode, a wait code (soft sync) will be output in between
each pass. For the Simultaneous balanced mode, the Balanced Cut Mode (G68) will be
turned on on both involved heads and will be canceled at the end of the cut by the
Balanced Cut Mode Cancel code (G69).
The spindle speed will only be output in channel 1, not in channel 2.
8.2. Other turning cycles

When two heads are cutting at the same time on the same spindle, the spindle command
of a head can override the spindle command of the other head.
For not having this problem, the head with the longest operation must have the
control of the spindle speed.
The head controlling the spindle and the head “slave” are set on the operation page of
turning operations, using the Spindle Priority setting:
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Set Spindle Priority to:
 Off or On to output the spindle speed
 Other Operation: the other head is controlling the spindle and the spindle
speeds are output (by default) as comments (or with a block skip (/) or block skip 2
(/2), see part 4.4.7. Set how to skip turning spindle control).
Note: Make sure, if needed, to activate the block delete function on the control.
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8.3. Other turning cycles in Balanced Cut Mode
CAUTION !!! Do not use with SolidTurn Drilling.
To program simultaneous turning operations in Balanced Cut Mode (G68), you will need
to synchronize head 1 & head 2 prior to the turning operations with the SimMach Sync
Code. It will trigger the simultaneous turning in Balanced Cut Mode: G68 will be output
to turn on Balanced Cut Mode at the beginning of the operations and G69 will be output
to turn it off at the end of the operations.
This functionality is typically used to perform pinch grooving operations.
To program the SimMach Sync Code, you can in ESPRIT create a Sync and then double
click on it on the Operations tab of the Project Manager and change the Sync Code to
SimMach. After clicking on OK, your Sync will become a SimMach Sync Code.
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Or, you can also directly select SimMach from the pull-down on top of the Operations tab
of the Project Manager. Once selected, simply program your sync: it will be a SimMach
Sync Code.
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Note: The SimMach Sync Code will not output an actual wait code. Its only functionality
is to trigger simultaneous turning in Balanced Cut Mode.
This mode will be turned off at the next programmed wait code. So if you program
multiple synchronized turning operations in a row, make sure to follow this routine to
avoid possible machine crash:
SimMach Sync Code followed by Turning operation followed by Regular wait code...
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Note that since two heads are cutting at the same time on the same spindle, the head with
the longest operation must have the control of the spindle speed. For additional
information on how to set the spindle priority, see part 8.2. Other turning cycles.
Notes:
 If you have an operation type mismatch (milling on head 1 while turning on
head 2) below the SimMach Sync Code, you will get the following error message
in your NC code: ERROR: OPERATIONS TYPE DIFFERS BETWEEN HEAD
1 AND HEAD 2.
9. Operation synchronization (for NZX configuration

only)
Operation synchronization M-codes start at M101 and can incrementally reach M197. In
the NC code, when M197 is reached or exceeded, the next output wait code will be
output in the (101; 197) range: M197 will never be exceeded.
10. Park cycle

10.1. Introduction
With the Park cycle of ESPRIT, you will have different possibilities to park a tool located
on head 1 (or 2 for NZX configuration). It is a great way to park a tool above a spindle to
a clearance position, so you can for example freely machine on the same spindle with
another turret for NZX configuration. You can also send a tool home along the X, Y (Y-
axis specifications only) and/or Z axis. You finally can park the turret to its maximal
positions (left or right) or anywhere in-between using the machine work coordinate
system (G53).
10.2. How to park a tool

On the Park tab of the Park operation page, using the Park Position X, Y & pull-downs
and fields, you can set how and where you want to park your tool.
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Set Park Position X, Y or Z to:
 None: The tool will not move along the selected axis. If you set for example
Park Position X to None, the tool will not move along the X-axis when going to the
park position.
 Home: The tool will be sent to the machine zero point with G28 along the
selected axis. Note that second home position G30 can be output instead of G28,
please see part 5.1.7. Second home position for additional information. This is the
default when creating a new tool.
 Machine: The tool will move along the selected axis in the machine work
coordinate (G53) to the specified position in Position X, Y, Z fields.
 Position: The tool will be parked at the specified position in Position X, Y, Z

fields at rapid traverse rate (G00).
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Note: The X; Y & Z positions entered in ESPRIT (for Machine and Position modes) are
absolute in YZX. So the post processor will compute and output the correct values from
this absolute position based on the turret and the spindle in use.
Once your tool movements correctly defined, you will be able to set the Return Mode. It
controls how the axes move to the park position. This setting is available only when at
least 2 axes are allowed to move during the park.
The different existing Return Modes are:

 None: All axes move directly to the park position. All axes allowed to move
will move together.
 X First: The X axis is moved first to Park Position X. Then all other axes move
in a second step.
 Y First: The Y axis moves first. Then all other axes move together.
 Z First: The Z axis moves first. Then all other axes move together.
 X Then Y: X moves first, then Y, then Z.
 X Then Z: X moves first, then Z, then Y.
 Y Then X: Y moves first, then X, then Z.
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 Y Then Z: Y moves first, then Z, then X.
 Z Then X: Z moves first, then X, then Y.
 Z Then Y: Z moves first, then Y, then X.
The options available for Return Mode depend on the axes selected for movement and
their positions type (None, Home, Machine or Position). See the examples below:
 Example 1:
If Park Position X is set to Home, Park Position Y set to None and Park Position Z
set to Home: the choices for Return Mode become None, X First or Z First.
 Example 2:
If Park Position X is set to Home, Park Position Y set to Home and Park Position Z
set to Machine: the choices for Return Mode become Z First, X Then Y, X Then Z,
Y Then X, Y Then Z, Z Then X or Z Then Y.
Since movements in machine work coordinate system (G53) cannot be output in
the NC code on the same line as movements home (G28), ESPRIT is filtering the
forbidden combinations. These combinations will always have Z movement output
on its own line in the NC code.
 Example 3:
If Park Position X, Y & Z are all set to Home: all Return Modes become available.
Note that If your machine does not have a Y-axis, any Y-axis movement programmed
with the Park cycle will be ignored.
10.3. Park a turret to its maximal travel position (G53)

You will need to set Position with G53 (Custom Setting 1) of the Park operation to 53 or
-53 to enable the output of the G53 code.
If you set Position with G53 to -53, the active turret will be parked to its left maximal
travel position.
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Set Position with G53 to 53 to park it to its right maximal travel position.
Turrets maximum travel position values (in the machine coordinate system G53) for NZX
configuration:
Left position Right position

Upper turret T1 G53 Z-1070.0 G53 Z230.0
1000
Lower turret T2 G53 Z-910.0 G53 Z90.0
6000 2000
Upper turret T1
3000
Lower turret T2
1000
Upper turret T1
NZX 1500
Lower turret T2
4000
2000
Upper turret T1
3000
Lower turret T2
600
2500
1000
Turret maximum travel position values (in the machine coordinate system G53) for NLX
configuration:
Left position: -745 mm
Right position: 50 mm
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Note that if the tool you are parking is the same as the previous tool in use, the turret will
be sent home in Y (Y-axis specifications only) then X before the G53 output as a safety.
10.4. Park a turret prior to a transfer (for NLX configuration

only)
By default, tool station 1 will be called prior to a transfer. As seen in part 4.4.5. Tool
station for part transfer and work unloader, this tool station can be changed using the
Station on Turret 1 for Transfer textbox on the POST Output Configuration.
Once correctly setup, you can park the turret using the Park cycle (with G53) prior to a
transfer.
You will first need to create a dummy tool on the turret, in the right station. Set the Tool
Number to 1 (or whatever you set up in the Machine Setup) and the Length Comp
Register to 0, or simply set the Tool Number to 100 (or whatever you set up in the
Machine Setup time 100) and the Length Comp Register to the same number.
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Then, simply program a Park operation using this previously defined tool prior to the
transfer sequence. Note that since the tool call will be made without tool wear offset
number, you will need to set Position with G53 to 53 (or -53, see part 10.3. Park a turret
to its maximal travel position (G53)) on the Park operation Custom tab. The turret will
be parked using G53.
Note: If you omit to enter 53 in the Position with G53 field of the Park operation, you
will get the following error message in your NC code: ERROR: NO TOOL WEAR
OFFSET: PARK WITH POSITION (USING G00) CANNOT BE USED.
10.5. Other functionalities

If you set Output M09 (Custom Setting 2) to 1 on the Custom tab of the Park operation,
the coolants will be stopped.
On the Park tab of the operation, if you set Stop Code to Optional Stop or Stop, a Spindle
Rotation Stop Code (M05) will be output.
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11. How to program finished part catching and
part transfer
11.1. Introduction
In this following part, you will be given detailed instructions on how to manually
program various catching of finished part and various part transfers (for NLX
configuration only) in ESPRIT. A correct program in ESPRIT is necessary to have a
correct NC code.
Please note that the following part catching and part transfer scenarios can be
programmed automatically using the Workpiece Transfer add-in for NLX configuration.
11.2. Finished part catching

11.2.1. Catching finished part on spindle 1 side after cut-off
(for NLX configuration only)
It can be performed if your machine is equipped with a receiver installed on the spindle 1
side.
Note: On the General tab of the Machine Setup, set the Start Position Z:
Start Position Z = Length of stock for facing the front side of the part
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The regular steps to follow are:
1. Machining the part on the spindle 1 side
2. Perform a cut-off operation
Steps to program this part ejection type in ESPRIT:

1. Machining the part on the spindle 1 side.
2. Cut-off:
Use operation Cutoff using tool on MainSpindle (Spindle Name).
To trigger the part catching output, set Use Part Catcher to Yes on the Strategy
tab.
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Sample operation list:
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with stock repositioning (programmed first) (for NLX
configuration only)
If your machine is equipped with a barfeeder, you can reposition the stock, machine the
part, catch the finished part on spindle 1 side and finally loop for the next part.
Start Position Z = - (Length of the finished part (Part Stock Length) + Cut-off tool width
+ Length of stock for facing the back side of the part (if needed))
The steps to follow are the same as previous point. The only difference is that you need to
program a barfeed (by stopper) operation first:
1. Perform a barfeed operation
4. Looping for next parts

1. Perform a barfeed operation:
Use operation Bar Feed By Stopper (Bar Feed Type) using tool on
MainSpindle (Spindle Name).
On Bar Feed tab, set the Feed Length and Reposition Distance:
Feed Length (=Barfeed distance) = Length of the finished part (Part Stock
Length) + Cut-off tool width + Length of stock for facing the front side and, if
needed, the back side of the part
Reposition Distance = 0
With Position X, Y, Z, set the barfeed reference point. Its Z coordinate value
should be equal to the length of stock for facing the front side of the part (if
needed).
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The stopper tool will either be positioned in the G53 work coordinate or the
current machine work coordinate.
To use G53 work coordinate: On the Custom tab, enter in the Stopper G53 X
(Custom Setting 4) field the X position (in G53 work coordinate) of the stopper
tool and in Stopper G53 Z (Custom Setting 5) field the Z position (in G53 work
coordinate) of the stopper tool.
To use current machine work coordinate defined in ESPRIT (see part 2.3.
Turning Work Coordinates): If no value is specified on the Custom tab in the
Stopper G53 X and Stopper G53 Z fields (fields left equal to 0), the stopper tool
will be positioned at the programmed position (Position X, Y, Z specified on Bar
Feed tab) in the current active machine work coordinate.
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3. Cut-off:
tab.
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with stock repositioning (programmed last) (for NLX
configuration only)
If your machine is equipped with a barfeeder, you can after catching the finished part on
spindle 1 side reposition the stock. This way, you can loop for the next part.
The steps to follow are the same as previous point. The only difference is that you need to
program a barfeed (by stopper) operation last:

2. Cut-off:
tab.
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Feed Length (=Barfeed distance) = Length of the finished part (Part Stock
Length) + Cut-off tool width + Length of stock for facing the front side and, if
needed, the back side of the part
Reposition Distance = 0
should be equal to the length of stock for facing the front side of the next part (if
needed).
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11.2.4. Manually catching finished part on spindle 1 side
This type of part release is performed when the part is completely machined on spindle 1
side. To be able to catch the finished part, the machine needs to be stopped with M00.

2. Manually catching the finished part in the spindle 1

2. Program a wait code across the two heads for NZX configuration.
3. Manually catching the finished part in the spindle 1:

To be able to manually catch the finished part in the spindle 1, the machine needs
to be stopped. To do so, the M-code M00 (program stop) needs to be output (in
both heads after the same sync code across the two heads (this is the reason why a
sync code across the two heads needs to be programmed prior to the part release
operation) for NZX configuration).
Use operation Release with MainSpindle (Spindle Name) on Lower Turret

(Turret Name) (for NZX configuration).
To output the stop code M00, set Part Chute to No on the Release tab.
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Note for NZX configuration: If you do not program a sync above your part release
or do not set Part Chute to No, you will get the following error message in your
NC code (in head 2): ERROR: PROGRAM A SYNC ABOVE PART EJECT
OPERATION & SET PART CHUTE TO NO TO OUTPUT M00.
Sample operation list for NZX configuration:
Sample operation list for NLX configuration:
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11.2.5. Catching finished part on spindle 2 side (for NLX
configuration only)
This type of part release is performed when the part is completely machined on spindle 2
side.

2. Catching the finished part in the spindle 2

1. Machining the part on the spindle 2 side:
Note: The operations on the spindle 2 side are output with the origin shifted to the
other face of the part (back face). During operations, only positive Z coordinates
are output.
The setting “Part Stock Length” from the Machine Setup is used as default value
for Turning Work Coordinates Sub Spindle Z Offset.
CAUTION !!! Part Stock Length = Finished Part Length. You must run the
Turning Work Coordinates add-in prior to posting NC Code in order to have
correct NC output.
2. Catching the finished part in the spindle 2:

Use operation Release with SubSpindle (Spindle Name).
Based on the setting set for Work Unloader Spindle Side on the POST Output
Configuration (see part 4.4.3. Work unloader on spindle 1 or spindle 2 side),
the NC output will differ to match your machine specifications: receiver installed
on spindle 1 or spindle 2 side.
Catching the finished part in the spindle 2 on a machine with receiver installed on
spindle 1 or spindle 2 side:
Once you specified on which spindle side the receiver is mounted on the machine,
to trigger the part catching output, set Part Chute to Yes on the Release tab.
In the Catch Position (Custom Setting 8) field of the SolidTurn Release operation
page, enter the part catching position. The spindle 2 will rapid to this position.
Note that you can enter a positive or negative value, the output position will
always be negative since it is output in the machine work coordinate (G53).
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With Workpiece Ejector (M47) (Custom Setting 9), you can specify if you want
to eject the finished part with the optional ejector: set Workpiece Ejector (M47) to
47 if you have the workpiece ejector OUT (M47) option on machine. If you omit
to enter a value in the Workpiece Ejector (M47) field or enter a wrong value, no
part ejection code will be output in the NC code.
Manually catching the finished part in the spindle 2 (machine is stopped with
M00):
To be able to manually catch the finished part in the spindle 2, the machine needs
to be stopped. To do so, the M-code M00 (program stop) needs to be output.
To output the stop code M00, set Part Chute to No on the Release tab.
Sample operation list of finished part catching with receiver or of manual part catching:
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11.3. Part transfer (for NLX configuration only)
11.3.1. Part transfer from spindle 1 to spindle 2 with cut-off


2. Picking the part in the spindle 1 with the spindle 2
3. Pulling the bar with the spindle 2 (if needed)
4. Perform a cut-off and then the spindle 2 goes back home
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Note: It is also possible to perform all operations on spindle 1 and spindle 2 sides and
then finish with the part transfer (after first catching finished part in the spindle 2).
Steps to program this transfer type in ESPRIT:

2. Picking the part in the spindle 1 with the spindle 2:

Use operation Pickup with SubSpindle (Spindle Name). With Position X, Y, Z,
set the pickup point.
Set Sync Spindles to Speed and Direction Only (or to Off) for speed
synchronization code output (M35) or to Oriented for phase synchronization code
output (M34). The spindle speed entered on the SolidTurn Pickup page will be
output after synchronization of the spindles.
Enter the Feedrate PM of the spindle 2 B-axis and its clearance (from the pickup
point).
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3. Pulling the bar with the spindle 2 (if needed):
Use operation Bar Feed by Spindle (Bar Feed Type) on MainSpindle (Spindle
Name) by SubSpindle (Barfeed Spindle Name).
Feed Length (= Barpull distance = Reposition Distance) = Length of the finished
part (Part Stock Length) + Cut-off tool width + Length of stock for facing the
front side and the back side of the part
With Position X, Y, Z, set the same point as for the pickup operation (If the
point is different, chucks will unclamp and clamp before pulling the bar).
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Programming a pickup before the barpull makes the spindle 2 stay at the same
location after the barpull. Without pickup operation, spindle 2 goes home after the
barpull.
On the General tab, enter the Feedrate PM of the spindle 2 B-axis.
4. Cut-off:
To output a dwell (G04 U) above workpiece cut-off detection (M80), enter in the
Dwell Time field on the Rough tab of the Cutoff operation the dwell time in s.
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The spindle 2 automatically goes home after cut-off completion.

are output.
correct NC output.

Spindle 2 needs to be empty before transferring the workpiece from spindle 1 to
spindle 2 (see part 11.2.5. Catching finished part on spindle 2 side for
programming details).
Sample operation list with transfer (with barpull) and cut-off:
Sample operation list with transfer (without barpull) and cut-off:
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(when machine equipped with a barfeeder)
If your machine is equipped with a barfeeder, instead of pulling the part from spindle 1,
you can use the barfeeder to position the bar before pickup and cut-off.

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Feed Length (=Barfeed distance = Reposition Distance) = Length of the finished
should be equal to the entered feed length.
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set the pickup point. Note that the pickup point will be shifted by the reposition
distance amount entered on Bar Feed tab of Bar Feed operation.
point).
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4. Cut-off:
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are output.
correct NC output.

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and stock repositioning (programmed last)
If your machine is equipped with a barfeeder, you can after transferring the finished part
from spindle 1 to spindle 2 reposition the stock. This way, you can loop for the next part.

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point).
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3. Cut-off:
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Feed Length (=Barfeed distance = Reposition Distance) = Length of the finished
should be equal to the length of stock for facing the front side (of the next part).
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are output.
correct NC output.

Sample operation list with transfer, cut-off and barfeed (last):
11.3.4. Part transfer from spindle 1 to spindle 2 without cut-

off
The stock is manually loaded in the spindle 1; the part is not pulled. The finished part in
the spindle 2 has to be released. The entire part is transferred to the spindle 2 when the
work on spindle 1 is finished.
Note: On the General tab of the Machine Setup, set the Start Position Z and Total Bar
Length:
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Total Bar Length = Length of the finished part (Part Stock Length) + Length of stock for
facing the front side and the back side of the part

3. Releasing the part from the spindle 1 and then the spindle 2 goes back home
6. Stop for loading a new stock in the spindle 1


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point).
During this type of transfer, the turning spindles are stopped. Using Spindle
Orientation (Custom Setting 6) on the Custom tab of the Pickup operation, you
can specify how you want to orient your spindles. Set Spindle Orientation to 19 if
you want to use spindle orientation (M19 / M219) or set Spindle Orientation to 45
if you want to use the milling C-axis mode (M45 / M245). If you use milling C-
axis mode, using C Index for M45 (Custom Setting 7), you can specify the C
angle value you want to index to. Make sure to enter a correct value for C. For
example, if C-axis roll-over is on (see part 4.4.8. C-Axis roll over), C has to be
contained between -359.999° and 359.999°.
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Note that the milling C-axis mode is the default. So if you omit to enter a value in
the Spindle Orientation field or enter a wrong value, the spindles will be indexed
using this mode.
3. Releasing the part from the spindle 1:

Use operation Release with MainSpindle (Spindle Name). With Position X, Y,
Z, set the release point.

are output.
correct NC output.
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11.3.5. Part transfer from spindle 2 to spindle 1 without cut-

off
The stock is manually loaded in the spindle 2; the part is not pulled. The finished part has
to be manually unloaded from the spindle 1. The entire part is transferred to the spindle 1
when the work on spindle 2 is finished.
Total Bar Length = Length of the finished part (Part Stock Length) + Length of stock for
facing the front side and the back side of the part
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5. Stop to manually unload the finished part in the spindle 1 (and to load a new stock
in the spindle 2)

are output.
correct NC output.

Use operation Pickup with MainSpindle (Spindle Name). With Position X, Y,
Z, set the pickup point: point that you would like the back of spindle 1 to reach
while picking up the part (usually the zero point of the part in the spindle 2).
point).
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using this mode.

Use operation Release with SubSpindle (Spindle Name). With Position X, Y, Z,
set the release point.
5. Stop to manually unload the finished part in the spindle 1 (and to load a new stock
in the spindle 2):
To be able to catch the finished part in the spindle 1, the machine needs to be
stopped (see part 11.2.4. Manually catching finished part on spindle 1 side for
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11.3.6. Stock repositioning
If your machine is not equipped with a barfeeder, using this type of transfer, you will be
able to reposition the stock in spindle 1 using the spindle 2. This type of transfer can be
programmed anywhere in the program.
Note: Spindle 2 needs to be empty before repositioning since spindle 2 will pick up the
part in spindle 1.

1. Picking the part in the spindle 1 with the (empty) spindle 2
2. Pulling the bar with the spindle 2

1. Picking the part in the spindle 1 with the (empty) spindle 2:
point).
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using this mode.
2. Pulling the bar with the spindle 2:

Feed Length = Barpull distance = Length of stock that spindle 2 will pull out of
spindle 1 for repositioning
Reposition Distance = Set it to 0 if you do not want to shift your Z values after
repositioning or set it to Feed Length if you want to shift your Z values by the
repositioning distance value
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barpull.

Use operation Release with SubSpindle (Spindle Name). With Position X, Y, Z,
set the release point.
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11.3.7. Machining of long parts with spindle 1 and 2
synchronized
To support the stock with both spindles, you first need to pick it up (and, if needed, pull
it) with the spindle 2. You can after program your operations and in the code will be
output the necessary spindles synchronization and unsynchronization codes. Finally, once
machining is completed, you can program one of the transfer scenarios described in the
previous parts at the end of the operation list.
Start Position Z = Length of stock for facing the front side of the part or position of the
stock in spindle 1 before pick up for synchronized machining

1. Machining the parts on the spindle 1 and spindle 2 sides
4. Pulling the bar with the spindle 2 (if needed)
5. Machining the part on the spindle 1 side while the spindles are synchronized and
are both supporting the part
6. Perform one of the previously described transfer scenarios to transfer the part to
spindle 2 side

1. Machining the parts on the spindle 1 and spindle 2 sides:
are output.
correct NC output.
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Based on the following operation, the correct synchronization code will be output
in the code:
- M34 (or M35): Turning operation is next; the spindle speed entered on the
SolidTurn Pickup page will be output after synchronization of the spindles; the
spindle direction code will be output based on the direction of the following
turning operation.
- M480: Milling operation is next; the spindles are stopped.
point).
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Note: The synchronization mode selected (as shown on picture above) on the
pickup operation page will be used for all the following turning operations while
the spindles are both holding the part.
4. Pulling the bar with the spindle 2 (if needed):

Feed Length (= Barpull distance = Reposition Distance)
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barpull.
5. Machining the part on the spindle 1 side while the spindles are synchronized and
are both supporting the part:
The correct synchronization (and unsynchronization) codes will be output in the
NC code based on the programmed operations.
6. Perform one of the previously described transfer scenarios to transfer the part to
spindle 2 side.
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11.3.8. Workpiece Pushing Check (G38)
G38 B_ K_ F_ Q_;
The G38 command can be specified when transferring a workpiece from chuck 1 to
chuck 2 (or from chuck 2 to chuck 1).
In the workpiece transfer operation, when the position error of the B-axis servomotor of
headstock 2 reaches the parameter set value, the workpiece is judged to have been
brought into contact with the reference face of chuck 2 or chuck 1. Then, chuck 2 or
chuck 1 clamps the workpiece and the program advances to the next block.
The output of the workpiece pushing check G38 is triggered on the Custom tab of the
SolidTurn Pickup operation.
Set Push Check (G38) (Custom Setting 1) to 38 to trigger the output of the G38
command.
You can specify in the G38 K Value (Custom Setting 2) field the value of K (B-axis
retraction stroke, unsigned value). If no value is entered, the B-axis is automatically
retracted by the servo error amount in the uni-direction positioning mode.
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You can specify in the G38 Feedrate (Custom Setting 3) field the value of F (B-axis
feedrate (mm/min)). If no value is entered, 30 mm/min will be used by the machine.
You can specify in the G38 Q Value (Custom Setting 4) field the value of Q (Tolerance
for workpiece transfer position). If no value is entered, 1 mm will be used by the
machine.
The spindle 2 will rapid to the programmed clearance location (entered on the Pickup tab
of Pickup operation page) and then feed to the pickup location plus 10% of the
programmed clearance. G38 will be performed on the remaining distance (10% of the
clearance) to the pickup location.
11.3.9. Park turret for transfer

See part 10.4. Park a turret prior to a transfer if you need to park the turret before
transfer.
12. Multiple repetitive cycles

12.1. Introduction
The multiple repetitive cycles simplify the programs for rough and finish cutting
processes on O.D./I.D. and face.
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Roughing processes that require several blocks of commands can be specified by a single
block of commands preceded by a G code calling a multiple repetitive cycle, and blocks
that define the finished shape. The tool paths for rough cutting cycles are automatically
determined.
For example, by defining only the workpiece finish shape, the tool paths for executing
rough cutting operation are automatically generated.
O.D./I.D. rough, face rough and finish cycles:
O.D./I.D. groove, face groove and threading cycles:
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12.2. Roughing cycle
12.2.1. Introduction
In ESPRIT, on the Strategy tab of the SolidTurn Roughing operation page, set Canned
Cycle to Yes to trigger the multiple repetitive cycle output.
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Based on the selected work strategy (Type of Work), the output G-code will be different.
G71 will be output if your profile is on the O.D. or the I.D. of the part. G72 will be output
if you cut on the face of the part.
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Note: Pockets on a turning profile will be cut by the roughing canned cycle, if
Undercutting Mode on the Strategy tab is set to:
 Yes: All pockets on the O.D. or I.D. and the face will be cut.
 Below: Only pockets on the O.D. or I.D. will be cut.
 Front: Only pockets on the face will be cut.
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The first block of the blocks used to define the finish shape must contain both X and Z
axes: Even if either of them does not move in the first block, U0 or W0 will be specified
in the NC code.
A finish pass will only be output with G70 if you set Finish Pass to Yes.
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Information about some of the parameters to enter for the following cycles:
 The relief amount R will be output as entered in ESPRIT.
 The feedrate F (and the cut speed S) can be specified on the General tab of the
operation.
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12.2.2. O.D./I.D. roughing
G71 U(1) R_ ;
G71 P_ Q_ U(2) W_ F_ ;
U(1) and W will be output as entered in ESPRIT. U(2)/2 will be multiplied by 2 to have
the correct value in the NC code U(2). R will be computed based on the entered
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Maximum Depth of Cut and Retract % of Depth value: R = Maximum Depth of Cut *
Retract % of Depth / 100.
For example, if you set Maximum Depth of Cut to 5 and Retract % of Depth to 75, R
output in the NC code will be R3.75 (5*75/100).
12.2.3. Face roughing

G72 W(1) R_ ;
G72 P_ Q_ U_ W(2) F_ ;
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W(1) and W(2) will be output as entered in ESPRIT. U/2 will be multiplied by 2 to have
the correct value in the NC code U. R will be computed based on the entered Maximum
Depth of Cut and Retract % of Depth value: R = Maximum Depth of Cut * Retract % of
Depth / 100.
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12.3. Grooving cycle
In ESPRIT, on the Strategy tab of the SolidTurn Grooving operation page, set Canned
Cycle to Yes to trigger the multiple repetitive cycle output.
Based on the selected work strategy (Type of Work), the output G-code will be different.
G74 will be output if you cut on the face of the part. G75 will be output if your profile is
on the O.D. or the I.D. of the part.
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 The return amount R(1) will be output as entered in ESPRIT.
 P, in radius, and Q will be output as entered in ESPRIT.
operation.
 Note that for face grooving, the value P designates the Step Over and the value
Q designates the Peck Increment. For O.D./I.D. grooving, these values are
REVERSED, i.e. P is the Peck Increment and Q is the Step Over.
Notes: Grooving canned cycles can only be used on grooves with straight wall geometry.
Grooves with a side taper angle must be programmed with a regular groove operation.
Grooving canned cycles can only be used when groove type is set to single plunge or
multiple plunge. If you set groove type to zigzag or zigzag diagonal, you will get the
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following error message in your NC code: ERROR: SET GROOVE TYPE TO
SINGLE PLUNGE OR MULTIPLE PLUNGE FOR GROOVE CANNED CYCLE.
12.3.2. Face grooving

G74 R(1);
G74 X_ Z_ P_ Q_ F_ ;
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12.3.3. O.D./I.D. grooving
G75 R(1) ;
G75 X_ Z_ P_ Q_ F_ ;
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12.4. Threading cycle
In ESPRIT, on the Strategy tab of the SolidTurn Threading operation page, set Canned
Cycle to Single Path to trigger the G76 multiple repetitive cycle output. If you set this
parameter to Off, the threading cycle will be output with G32 or G34 if Lead Variation is
different from 0. When Canned Cycle is set to Multiple Path, the threading cycle will be
output with G92.
 The lead of the thread F will be output as entered in ESPRIT.
 The angle of shift of the thread cutting start angle Q will be output as entered in
ESPRIT.
 The cut speed S can be specified on the General tab of the operation.
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On the Strategy tab, if you set the Lead-Out Type to Chamfer and the Chamfer Length
greater than 0, you will have M23 (chamfer ON) output prior to the G76 or G92
commands. With a different lead-out set, the M-code output will be M24 (chamfer OFF).
12.4.2. Threading with canned cycle set to single path

G76 P(1) Q(1) R(1) ;
G76 X_ Z_ R(2) P(2) Q(2) F_ ;
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R(1), Q(1), P(2) and Q(2) will be output as entered in ESPRIT.
12.4.3. Threading with canned cycle set to off

Threading with canned cycle set to off, lead variation set to 0:
G32 X_ Z_ F_ Q_ ;
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Threading with canned cycle set to off, lead variation different from 0:
G34 X_ Z_ F_ K_ Q_ ;
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K will be output as entered in ESPRIT.
12.4.4. Threading with canned cycle set to multiple path

The post processor will automatically adjust the output if you are cutting a straight or a
tapered thread.
Note: If you set the Lead-In Type to Feed or Chamfer or the Lead-Out Type to Feed, you
will get the following error message in your NC code: ERROR: WRONG LEAD-IN OR
LEAD-OUT TYPE SPECIFIED.
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Straight thread cutting:
G92 X_ Z_ F_ Q_ ;
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Tapered thread cutting:
G92 X_ Z_ R_ F_ ;
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13. Hole machining canned cycles and other
functionalities for drilling cycles
13.1. Introduction
Hole machining programs are so complicated, specified in several blocks. A hole
machining canned cycle, however, allows the hole machining to be programmed in one
block with the appropriate G codes below:
The Face Hole Machining Canned Cycle:

Hole machining is executed by the Z-axis with positioning executed by the combination
of the X-, C- (C-axis specifications only) and Y-axes (Y-axis specifications only).
The Side Hole Machining Canned Cycle:

Hole machining is executed by the X-axis with positioning executed by the combination
of the Z-, C- (C-axis specifications only) and Y-axes (Y-axis specifications only).
In ESPRIT, you can choose between the different drilling canned cycles using the Cycle
Type pull-down on the Drill tab for the SolidTurn Drilling cycle:
On the Drill tab for the SolidMillTurn Drilling cycle:
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On the Wrap Drill tab for the SolidMillTurn Wrap Drilling cycle:
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Also make sure to set Canned Cycle to Yes:
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Note that the correct G-code for the drill canned cycle will be output based on the cycle
type (SolidTurn Drilling or SolidMillTurn Drilling/Wrap Drilling) and the orientation of
the tool in use: you will not need to choose between side or face hole machining canned
cycle, the post processor will do it for you.
 For G83 / G87, the depth of cut per one infeed motion Q is an unsigned value, in
radius for side drilling. Specify Q in mm, it will then be output in units of 0.001
mm without decimal point. For example, if you enter 2 for Q in ESPRIT, the output
will be in the NC code Q2000.
 For G74, the depth of cut per one infeed motion Q will be output as entered in
ESPRIT.
 Enter the dwell P in s, it will then be output in units of 0.001s without decimal
point. For example, if you enter 1.5 for P in ESPRIT, the output will be in the NC
code P1500.
operation.
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13.2. Face and side high-speed deep hole drilling / Face
and side deep hole drilling / Deep hole drilling in turning
mode / Deep hole drilling with G74
13.2.1. Face and side high-speed deep hole drilling
(G83/G87) (Parameter #8115 = 1)
CAUTION !!! Use SolidMillTurn Drilling or SolidMillTurn Wrap Drilling
G83 X_ (Y_) C_ Z_ R_ Q_ P_ F_ ;
G87 Z_ (Y_) C_ X_ R_ Q_ P_ F_ ;
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13.2.2. Face and side deep hole drilling (G83/G87)
(Parameter #8115 = 0)
G83 X_ (Y_) C_ Z_ R_ Q_ P_ F_ ;
G87 Z_ (Y_) C_ X_ R_ Q_ P_ F_ ;
13.2.3. Deep hole drilling in turning mode

CAUTION !!! Use SolidTurn Drilling
If you want to perform a deep hole drilling cycle with the SolidTurn Drilling operation,
set the Cycle Type to Peck and Canned Cycle to No. No canned cycle is supported for the
turn deep hole drilling cycle. The code will be output with linear G01 moves.
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Note: If you omit to set Canned Cycle to No, you will get the following error message in
your NC code: ERROR: CANNED CYCLE NOT SUPPORTED FOR LATHE CYCLE.
13.2.4. Deep hole drilling with G74

G74 R(1)
G74 Z_ Q_ F_ ;
On the SolidTurn Drilling cycle, set the Cycle Type to Drill or Peck 2 to output your
drilling cycle with G74.
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If you select Drill, the depth of cut per one infeed motion Q will be set to the total depth
of cut plus 5 mm (or plus 0.2 in) so the hole will be drilled in one infeed motion.
If you select Peck 2, you will be able to specify the value of Q that will be output in the
NC code:
R(1) corresponds to return amount. It will be output as entered in ESPRIT when Peck 2 is
selected. R0.0 will be output when Drill is selected.
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13.3. Face and side spot drilling (G83/G87)
G83 X_ (Y_) C_ Z_ R_ P_ F_ ;
G87 Z_ (Y_) C_ X_ R_ P_ F_ ;
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13.4. Tapping at center of spindle (G32)
G32 Z_ F_ ;
If you set the Cycle Type to Tap on the SolidTurn Drilling cycle, the tapping canned
cycle will be output with G32.
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Note: The direction of the tap is controlled by the tool spindle direction (clockwise or
counterclockwise) set on the tool page.
13.5. Face and side synchronized tapping / Face and side

synchronized reverse tapping
13.5.1. Restriction of synchronized tapping

CAUTION !!! During the synchronized tapping cycle, the maximum speeds for the
rotary tool is 3000 min -1.
If the maximum speed for the rotary tool holder is less than the above, specify a speed
that is less than the maximum speed for the holder.
Note: Synchronized tapping can only be used with milling drilling operations. On the
SolidTurn Drilling operation, if you set Cycle Type to:
 Tap, the code will be output with G32 (tapping at center of spindle).
 Tap 2, you will get the following error message in your NC code: ERROR:
CANNED CYCLE NOT SUPPORTED FOR LATHE CYCLE.
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13.5.2. Face and side synchronized tapping (M329
G84/M329 G88)
M329 S_ ;
G84 X_ (Y_) C_ Z_ R_ P_ F_ ;
M329 S_ ;
G88 Z_ (Y_) C_ X_ R_ P_ F_ ;
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13.5.3. Face and side synchronized reverse tapping (M329
G84.1/M329 G88.1)
M329 S_ ;
G84.1 X_ (Y_) C_ Z_ R_ P_ F_ ;
M329 S_ ;
G88.1 Z_ (Y_) C_ X_ R_ P_ F_ ;
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13.6. Face and side boring / Boring in turning mode
13.6.1. Face and side boring (G85/G89)

G85 X_ (Y_) C_ Z_ R_ P_ F_ ;
G89 Z_ (Y_) C_ X_ R_ P_ F_ ;
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13.6.2. Boring in turning mode
If you want to perform a boring cycle with the SolidTurn Drilling operation, set the Cycle
Type to Bore and Canned Cycle to No. No canned cycle is supported for the turn boring
cycle. The code will be output with linear G01 moves.
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Note: If you omit to set Canned Cycle to No, you will get the following error message in
your NC code: ERROR: CANNED CYCLE NOT SUPPORTED FOR LATHE CYCLE.
13.7. Spindle / Rotary Tool Spindle Simultaneous

Operation Mode
M90 S_ ;
M91;
M290 S_ ;
M291;
The M90 and M290 (for NLX configuration) commands is used to rotate the spindle and
the rotary tool simultaneously to machine a hole at the center of the spindle (workpiece)
at a proper cutting speed if necessary cutting speed cannot be obtained by rotating only
the spindle or the rotary tool.
On the Custom tab of the SolidTurn Drilling operation, set Simultaneous Operation
(Custom Setting 6) to 90 to trigger the output of the M90 command.
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On the General tab, set in Speed RPM the desired total speed, which mean speed of the
turning spindle plus speed of the rotary tool.
You can then specify with Speed Percentage (Custom Setting 7) the percentage of the
total speed you want to apply to the rotary tool.
Example:
If you set the Speed RPM to 6000 and Speed Percentage to 30, the spindle speed will be
6000 - 30% * 6000 = 4200 rpm and the rotary tool speed will be 6000 * 30% = 1800 rpm.
Notes:
 Set on the General tab, the Feed Unit to Per Minute: You can determine the
feedrate of the tool assuming the spindle speed of 6000 min −1, which is the sum of
the turning spindle speed (4200 min -1) and the rotary tool speed (1800 min −1 ).
 On the General tab, make sure to change the Maximum RPM value according
to the specified Speed RPM value. If Speed RPM is set to 6000 rpm but Maximum
RPM to 5000 rpm, the output will be computed using 5000 rpm, as a safety.
 The direction of rotation has to be specified on the Tool page by the pull-down
Spindle Direction.
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14. 4-axis wrap milling cycles with interpolation
14.1. Introduction
The NC code can be very long for wrap milling operations using the C-axis. But it can be
shorten by turning on the interpolation.
14.2. Cylindrical interpolation

The cylindrical interpolation can be turned on the SolidMillTurn Wrap Pocketing and
Wrap Contouring pages.
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On the Wrap tab of the operation pages, set Cylindrical Interpolation to Yes to output 4-
axis wrap milling operations with cylindrical interpolation.
It will be turned on in the NC code by G07.1 C_ and turned off by G07.1 C0.
C corresponds to the radius of the workpiece (groove bottom). It can be specified (as a
diameter value) on the Wrap tab in the Working Diameter field of the operation pages:
Cylindrical interpolation is used when cutting on cylinder circumference. Programming is

made assuming a plane by developing the cylinder circumference into the plane.
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Using cylindrical interpolation can shorten the program length because ESPRIT outputs
the circular motions in the cylindrical plane.
Without cylindrical interpolation, circular motions in the cylindrical plane are
approximated by small linear moves (quality varies with the tolerance of the operation
page).
14.3. Polar coordinate interpolation (Notching)

The polar coordinate interpolation can be turned on the SolidMillTurn Wrap Face
Pocketing and Wrap Face Contouring pages.
On the Strategy tab of the operation pages, set Polar Interpolation to Yes to output rotary
face milling operations with polar interpolation.
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It will be turned on in the NC code by G112 and turned off by G113.
Tool positions are output in rectangular coordinate system (X; C) (C = Y distance),

instead of XC (C in degrees). The work system rotates to the start C position of the
operation. The start point is always at C (Y distance) = 0.
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15. Other Functionalities
15.1. Tailstock
When machining long work pieces with the Mori Seiki NZX & NLX machines, it is
sometimes beneficial to use a tailstock to support the workpiece while you are machining.
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Note:
For NZX configuration, based on the type of tailstock and machine, you will have to
program your tailstock on head 1 or on head 2 (see part 4.4.4. Type of tailstock installed
on the machine):
NZX2500 NZX4000 NZX6000

Servo driven tailstock HEAD1 - HEAD1
Carriage direct-coupled tailstock HEAD1 HEAD2 HEAD2
For NLX configuration, based on the type of tailstock installed on the machine, the NC
output will differ. The type of tailstock is defined in the Machine Setup in ESPRIT (see
part 4.4.4. Type of tailstock installed on the machine).
15.1.2. Defining the tailstock in the Machine Setup

Open the Machine Setup page and navigate to the Assembly tab. Click on Tailstock to
view the Tailstock Properties window. Under Type select Independent. It is also possible
to define specific geometric properties of the tailstock in this section. Check Custom
Tailstock to use the geometry from the Machine Setup as the tailstock.
Machine Setup Assembly Page:
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15.1.3. Creating the tailstock operation
To create a Tailstock operation, click on the Tailstock operation on the SolidTurn toolbar.
On the Tailstock tab, select Upper Turret or Lower Turret (based on type of tailstock
and machine) for Turret Name for NZX configuration.
With the Tailstock pull-down, you can select whether the operation is an Engage or
Disengage. This tells the machine whether you would like the tailstock to engage with the
workpiece or if you would like it to retract from the workpiece after machining has been
completed.
With Position X, Y, Z, set the reference tailstock engage point. This is the point that the
tailstock will engage the part at during simulation.
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In the Dwell Time field, you can specify a dwell that will be output at the end of the
tailstock engagement.
In the Tailstock Position (Custom Setting 1) field of the operation page, enter the position
of the tailstock (machine coordinate value) V for NZX & NLX with carriage direct-
coupled tailstock configurations. The tailstock will travel to this position. Note that you
can enter a positive or negative value; the output position will always be negative since it
is output in the machine work coordinate.
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15.2. Independent steady rest
When machining long work pieces with the Mori Seiki NZX & NLX machines, it is
sometimes beneficial to use an independent steady rest to support the workpiece while
you are machining.
15.2.2. Defining the steady rest

On the Steady Rest Utility of the MoriSeiki AddIn, you will be able to create your
independent steady rest.
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Note: Please refer to your MoriSeiki AddIn Manual to have detailed instructions on how
to create the steady rest with this utility.
15.2.3. Creating the steady rest operation

To create a Steady Rest operation, click on the Steady Rest operation on the SolidTurn
toolbar.
On the Steady Rest tab, select Lower Turret for Turret Name since the steady rest is
controlled by the lower turret for NZX configuration.
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In the G479V Value (Custom Setting 1) field of the operation page, enter the position of
the steady rest (machine coordinate value) V. The steady rest will travel to this position.
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When you click OK, a new window will pop up that allows you to create the path for
your steady rest. In this window you will have several options to create your steady rest
operation:
 Rapid or Feed moves: Use your cursor to select a point to move to and then click
the “Apply” button to record that move; Note that Rapid and Feed modes will
produce the same NC code since the steady rest is only moved using a macro
(G479 V)
 Open (M340) and Close (M341) at specified diameters: To record an open or
close move, enter the diameter in the field next to the button (Open or Close) you
want to use and simply click on the respective button
 Dwell times and Stop codes: Not used
Note that while programming the steady rest movements, you can use Back if you did a
mistake and need to undo the last created entry.
When you are finished programming your steady rest movements, click on Cycle Stop to
close the window and create your Steady Rest operation.
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In the NC code (of upper and lower turrets for NZX configuration), the steady rest
coolant code (ON/OFF) will automatically be output along with regular coolant codes
while the steady rest is closed.
15.3. Long Boring Bar (for NZX6000 configuration only)

G361 M_. ;
NZX6000 machines support Long Boring Bar (LBB) specification. LBB cannot be
mounted on standard tool holders on the turret due to their size.
LBB holders are directly mounted on the X-axis of the upper turret. They have an
automatic tool changer. Three LBB can be placed in the tool changer.
For LBB specification, tool station 12 on the upper turret is dedicated for LBB mounting.
Once a LBB is mounted in station 12, the upper turret cannot be indexed. Upper turret
can only be indexed when dummy holder is mounted in station 12.
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The LBB tool change command G-code (G361) is used to call the holder in the LBB
magazine. The different options for M_ are:
 M1: Dummy holder on LBB magazine 1
 M2: LBB holder 1 on LBB magazine 2
In ESPRIT, to program an operation using a LBB tool, simply create your LBB in station
13, 14 or 15. Station 13 will contain LBB holder 1 (located on LBB magazine 2), station
14 will contain LBB holder 2 (located on LBB magazine 3) and station 15 will contain
LBB holder 3 (located on LBB magazine 4).
The corresponding G361 M_ codes will be output in the NC code.
Note that in ESPRIT, you need to set your tool number to the magazine number + 12. For
example for magazine 2, you would set your tool number to 14 (12+2).
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When switching to a regular tool holder (located in station 1 to 11), G361 M1 will
automatically be output in the NC code to load the dummy holder prior to index the upper
turret to the regular tool.
16. Custom Settings index

16.1. On operation pages
See page Use Comments

NZX Head 1 & 2 / NLX: Used for Tailstock
158 Tailstock position (G479)
cycle
NZX Head 2 / NLX: Used for Steady Rest
161 Steady Rest position (G479)
cycle
Custom Setting 1 NZX Head 1 & 2 / NLX: Used for Tailstock
62 Park turret with G53
cycle / Used for Park cycle
110 Workpiece pushing check (G38) NLX: Used for Part pickup cycle
Output of rapid moves (G00) with linear
48 NZX Head 1 / NLX: Used for all milling cycles
interpolation moves (G01 F)
64 Output stop coolant code (M09) NZX Head 1 & 2 / NLX: Used for Park cycle
Custom Setting 2 NLX: Used for Part pickup cycle / Goes with
110 B-axis retraction stroke
Custom Setting 1
NLX: Used for Part pickup cycle / Goes with
Custom Setting 3 110 B-axis feedrate
Custom Setting 1
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69 X position of bar stopper tool (G53) NLX: Used for Barfeed (By stopper) cycle
Custom Setting 4 NLX: Used for Part pickup cycle / Goes with
110 Tolerance for workpiece transfer position
Custom Setting 1
Custom Setting 5 69 Z position of bar stopper tool (G53) NLX: Used for Barfeed (By stopper) cycle
Spindle/Rotary Tool Spindle Simultaneous NZX Head 1 / NLX: Used for SolidTurn
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Custom Setting 6 Operation Mode Drilling cycle
94 C-Axis mode for spindle orientation NLX: Used for Part pickup cycle
Percentage of the total speed you want to NZX Head 1 / NLX: Used for SolidTurn
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apply to the rotary tool Drilling cycle / Goes with Custom Setting 6
Custom Setting 7
NLX: Used for Part pickup cycle / Goes with
94 C-Axis angle value
Custom Setting 6
Custom Setting 8 77 Spindle 2 catching position NLX: Used for Part release cycle
Custom Setting 9 77 Workpiece ejector (M47) NLX: Used for Part release cycle
NZX Head 1 & 2 / NLX: Used on all operation
Custom Setting 10 41 Automatic determination of tool nose radius
pages
16.2. On tool pages

Custom Setting 1 51 Second coolant type Used to set a second coolant (Optional)
Custom Setting 2 Not used
Custom Setting 3 29 Second home position Used to use second home position (G30)
Custom Setting 6 52 Special coolant ON Used to turn on special coolant (Optional)
Special coolant OFF Used to turn off special coolant (Optional) /
Custom Setting 7 52
Goes with Custom Setting 6
Custom Setting 8 25 Tool life management Used to turn on/off tool life management
Tool life management - Counting by times Used to output M89 (Counting by times used)
Custom Setting 9 25
used (M89) / Goes with Custom Setting 8
16.3. In Machine Setup

Output of Program End (M02), Program End
Custom Setting 1 15 and Rewind (M30) or Sub-Program End (M99)
Custom Setting 2 15 Work unloader on spindle 1 or 2 side For NLX configuration only
Custom Setting 3 16 Type of tailstock installed on the machine
Tool station for part transfer and work
Custom Setting 4 16 For NLX configuration only
unloader
Custom Setting 7 17 C-axis brake clamp/unclamp
Set how to skip spindle control using comment
Custom Setting 8 17 form, Block Skip or Block Skip 2 For NZX configuration only
Custom Setting 9 17 C-axis roll over

Set position of optional stop code (M01) in the
Custom Setting 10 18 NC code
Custom String 10 18 Set position of sequence numbers (N)
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NZX2500 – 4000 – 6000

NLX1500 – 2000 – 2500

These notes are about the following post processors:

NZX2500 – 4000 – 6000 (formerly named NZL):

NLX1500 – 2000 – 2500:

Post processors require ESPRIT 2012 (Build B19.0.3.1325 or above).

The mention option on machine refers to a nonstandard machine functionality. Please

2.2. AutoSubStock (optional) (for NLX configuration only)

Important note: In ESPRIT, from the Tools menu, select Options...

From the Create menu, select Turning Work Coordinates.

 WC Name: It corresponds to the Work Coordinate name. Operations located on

3. How to turn on Custom Pages / POST Output

4.2. Set the program name, program number

4.3. Define the turning stock

4.4. Machine parameters

For NZX configuration:

Please note that M30 is the default.

4.4.3. Work unloader on spindle 1 or spindle 2 side (for

4.4.4. Type of tailstock installed on the machine

NZX2500 NZX4000 NZX6000

4.4.6. C-axis brake clamp/unclamp

4.4.7. Set how to skip turning spindle control (for NZX

4.4.8. C-axis roll over

On machine control, if <Roll over for C-axis> is invalid

On machine control if <Roll over for C-axis> is valid

4.4.9. Set position of optional stop code (M01) in the NC

4.4.10. Set position of sequence numbers (N)

NZX2500 – 4000 – 6000:

NLX1500 – 2000 – 2500:

For turret with 10 tool stations:

For turret with 12 tool stations (option on machine):

For turret with 20 tool stations (option on machine):

5.1.2. Specify the tool number: Method 1

See the examples below:

Tool wear offset T—[][] range of values for NZX configuration:

Tool wear offset T—[][] range of values for NLX configuration:

5.1.6. Tool life management

Counting by length of time:

This will trigger the output of T****99.

Turning tool page:

Milling tool page:

Turning tool page:

5.1.7. Second home position

Turning tool page:

5.2. Set tool movements

5.2.1. Set tool movements from tool change position

5.2.2. Set tool movements to tool change position

5.2.3. Moves to tool change position optimization

 Position: It cannot be used.

Here is a list of impossible movements:

5.3. SolidTurn Grooving: Control Edge Shift

Tool wear offset range of values for NLX configuration:

5.4. Automatic Determination of Tool Nose Radius (G46)

Operations page, Strategy tab:

6.2. Turning spindle gear M-codes (for NZX configuration

NZX6000 (B and C types) and all NZX4000:

6.3. Spindle speed output for CSS unit

6.4. Feedrate for 4-axis milling operations

7.2. Set the first coolant code

Turning tool page: