| [MSR UNIT OFF] |
A menu key that halts the use of the tool setter. |
| [MSR UNIT ON] |
A menu key that initiates the use of the tool setter. |
| actual diameter |
The real diameter of a tool as indicated during tool measurement. The actual diameter of a tool often differs from its nominal diameter. |
| calibration |
The process of tool setting during which all information related to a tool is established in the Mazak control. |
| constant wear compensation |
Fields in the tool data display that allow you to reduce part measurement errors due to swarf. Constant wear compensation is used when programming part probing measurement during machining. |
| cut direction |
A field in the tool data display that shows the rotational direction of the spindle and the directional orientation of the tool. |
| display select key |
A key on the lower left of the Matrix display that toggles between available displays and their particular menu keys. The display select key is sometimes called the chapter left key. |
| easy wear compensation |
Fields in the tool data display that allow you to account for wear in a predictable machining situation. Once a set number of parts has been reached, data in the EASY COMP fields is added to the WEAR COMP fields. |
| geometry offset |
An offset used on a lathe to account for the physical shape of a specific tool. Each tool requires its own geometry offset, which accounts for its length and width. |
| job sheet |
A document that includes all manufacturing specifications for a batch of parts. |
| left-hand tool |
A tool with a tip that, when laid flat on a table, points to the right. |
| list input display |
A screen on the right side of the tool data display that shows TOOL SET X and TOOL SET Z details. |
| lot |
The number of similar parts made with a particular tooling setup. |
| machine zero |
The origin of the machine coordinate system located above the lathe spindle and to the far upper right-hand corner of the lathe work area. The unchangeable machine zero point is located at the center of the turret and is also known as the home position. |
| maximum tool wear |
Fields in the tool data display that allow you to set a maximum allowable amount of wear compensation in each axis. |
| nominal diameter |
The stated diameter of a tool as intended during the tool's manufacture. Often, a tool's actual diameter differs from its nominal diameter. |
| nose radius compensation |
The process of slightly shifting the toolpath for the rounded tip of an insert during contouring, chamfering, and other multi-axis operations. Without nose radius compensation, many processes would yield inaccurate parts. |
| offset |
A numerical value stored in the CNC control that repositions machine components. Offsets are used to adjust for differences in tool geometry, part size, tool wear, etc. |
| qualified tool |
Also called a referenced tool, a tool that has been properly measured and setup. A qualified tool is one whose dimensions are known to the control. |
| radius offset |
An offset used on the lathe that slightly adjusts the tool to compensate for the rounded tip of an insert during contouring, chamfering, and other multi-axis operations. |
| reference workpiece zero point |
A point on the centerline in the Z-axis from which the Z-offset is measured. The reference workpiece zero point is located 10 cm off the face of the chuck. |
| referenced tool |
Also called a qualified tool, a tool that has been properly measured and setup. A referenced tool is one whose dimensions are known to the control. |
| right-hand tool |
A tool with a tip that, when laid flat on a table, points to the left. |
| rotational direction |
A tool data specification that accounts for the direction of the turning spindle. The rotational direction is indicated by a curved arrow. |
| teach function |
A feature of the Mazak control that allows you to automatically enter measured values into a particular register. |
| tolerance |
An unwanted but acceptable deviation from a given dimension. Tolerances indicate the allowable difference between a physical feature and its intended design. |
| tool cutting angle |
A field in the tool data display that allows you to compensate for the angle of the tool in relation to the workpiece surface. Most cutting angles are either 90°, 93°, and 95°. |
| tool data display |
The area of the Matrix control where tool-related information is managed. The tool data display contains information related to tool offsets. |
| tool data menu key |
A menu key that accesses the tool data display. |
| tool measure menu key |
A soft key that appears at the bottom of the tool data display and initiates the tool setting process. |
| tool measuring unit |
A Mazatrol programming unit that allows you to program the automatic recalibration of a specified tool during program execution. The tool measuring unit can be used to account for wear. |
| Tool Mes function |
A feature of the Mazak control that allows you to establish tool offset information using a tool setter. |
| tool nose angle |
A field in the tool data display that allows you to compensate for the actual angle of the tool tip. Common edge angles include 35°, 55°, and 80° on a diamond-shaped insert. |
| tool nose radius |
A field in the tool data display that allows you to compensate for the rounded nose that exists on the end of most turning tools. |
| tool number |
A number that indicates the location on the turret where the tool resides. Every tool in the turret has a tool number, which helps organize tool data. |
| tool offset |
An offset used on a lathe to account for the physical shape of a specific tool. Tool offsets include geometry offsets, radius offsets, and tool orientation offsets. |
| tool orientation |
A tool data specification that accounts for the way the tool is mounted in the turret. Orientations include right-handed (RG) and left-handed (LF). |
| tool orientation offset |
An offset that defines which direction the tool tip is facing in relation to the machine axes. |
| TOOL SET X |
The distance in the X-axis from the tool nose to the reference workpiece zero point. |
| TOOL SET Z |
The distance in the Z-axis from the tool nose to the reference workpiece zero point. |
| tool setter |
An accessory that allows the automatic measurement of tool-related offsets. |
| tool setting |
The process of touching a tool to a tool setter, during which all information related to a tool is established in the Mazak control. Tool setting is also sometimes called calibration. |
| tool wear compensation |
Fields in the tool data display that allow you to make slight adjustments to the registered tool dimensional data in each axis. |
| wear offset |
An offset that allows for the slight adjustment of the tool location. Wear offsets account for part deflection, tool wear, etc. |
| work offset |
An offset used to positon the turret in reference to the reference workpiece zero point and program zero. A work offset in Mazatrol is also known as the Z-offset. |
| workpiece zero |
The origin of both the workpiece coordinates system and the part program for a particular workpiece. Workpiece zero, commonly called program zero, is unique to each workpiece design and is selected by a part programmer. |
| Z-offset |
A work offset that is the difference between the reference workpiece zero point and the program zero location on the face of a part. |