I need to define "SMF" files for a couple of recently acquired milling machines. I have 3 questions I was hoping someone might answer for me. 1> SmartCAM comes with several generic Fanuc "SMF" files (fan_b.smf; FANUC.smf; m_fansub.smf and m_fanuc.smf). What are the differences?
The files beginning with "m_" are metric. The one with "sub" in it's name probably supports subroutines. Look for information at the beginning of the .tmp file.
2> Referring to question 3 in machine define, what is a "TTS" file, what does it do, and do I need to have anything in here? The reason I ask is that I have several mills already and I only have "TTS" files in the lathe section.
TTS is "tape-to-shape". It is a way to reverse the process and use a code file to create a process model. It is used by the REVGEN program and requires that you have a TTS file set up much as you have a TMP file for SmartCam. This is not a simple process and may not be supported fully for your code files. Ignore this unless you have a need.
3> One of these machines is a retrofitted Lucas HBM without a tool changer. Can I force a message block and an "M00" in place of the tool change codes (Tword, M06, etc.).
Look in the TMP file for the @TOOLCHG section. It is fully configurable.
Gene Bowen
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