In actual production, using macro programs to machine circularly divided holes on a Fanuc CNC system is considered a common task. However, there are still some challenges when machining these types of features. Typically, one approach to evenly divide a counterbore around the circumference is by using a forming tool for drilling. Another method involves utilizing the G52 offset function of the machine. If the counterbore is not a standard size, the first method may not be applicable. Meanwhile, the second method can be time-consuming and error-prone.
After years of hands-on experience, I have developed a new macro program that effectively handles circularly divided holes. This program is concise, practical, and significantly improves efficiency in such operations.
As shown in the drawing, eight equally spaced holes with a depth of 10 mm and a diameter of 17 mm were milled around a circle with a radius of 100 mm. The starting angle of the first hole was set at 15 degrees.
Here’s an example of the macro program:
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O0001 (Program number)
T10 M6 (Call milling cutter with diameter 10)
G90 G54 (Set coordinate system G54)
G43 H10 G0 Z200 (Tool length compensation)
S600 M3 (Spindle speed 600 RPM, clockwise)
G0 Z100 (Safe Z height)
#1 = 8.5 (Hole radius)
#2 = 11 (Tool offset D11 - R5.2)
#3 = 45 (Angle between each hole)
#4 = 10 (Depth of cut)
#5 = 15 (Starting angle of the first hole)
#7 = 10 (Tool offset D10 - R5)
#8 = 100 (Circle radius)
N10 #9 = COS[#5] * #8 (X coordinate of the hole)
... (For full details, refer to "Metalworking (Cold Processing)", Issue 9, 2013)
G3 I-#1 (Counterclockwise circular interpolation)
G0 Z100 (Rapid move to Z100)
G40 X0 Y0 (Cancel tool offset)
#5 = #5 + #3 (Increment angle by 45 degrees)
IF [#5 LT 360] GOTO 10 (Loop until full circle)
G0 Z200 (Rapid move to Z200)
M9 (Coolant off)
M5 (Spindle stop)
M30 (End of program)
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This program is not only suitable for evenly dividing counterbores within a 360-degree range but can also be adapted for dividing internal holes at any angular interval, provided the value of #11 is adjusted accordingly. I hope this macro program will be helpful and inspire more efficient machining practices in your daily work.
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