FANUC codes
FANUCProgram/G-codeIntermediate5-30 minutes

173

Fanuc 173 - Stroke limit at stored stroke check 2

STROKE LIMIT AT STORED STROKE CHECK 2

Fanuc PS program alarm 173: STROKE LIMIT AT STORED STROKE CHECK 2. This alarm is triggered by an illegal or incorrectly formatted command in the part program, or a programming condition that the Fanuc control cannot execute.

Root Cause Summary

This alarm occurs when the programmed tool path or axis movement exceeds the second stored stroke limit boundary defined in the machine parameters. The CNC control detects that executing the commanded position would violate the protected zone limits established for safe machine operation. This is a protective feature to prevent collisions with fixtures, workholding, or machine boundaries.

Safety

  • Verify corrected program or parameters before resuming machining

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Identify the exact line number in the program where the alarm occurred by checking the CNC display and program position.

  2. 2

    Review parameters 1320-1327 (stored stroke limit 2 settings) to verify the defined boundaries for each axis.

  3. 3

    Compare the commanded position in the program against the stored stroke limit 2 boundaries to confirm the violation.

  4. 4

    Modify the program to keep all axis movements within the allowed stroke limits, or verify with management if the stored stroke limit needs adjustment for this specific job.

    Only modify stored stroke parameters with proper authorization, as they are safety-critical settings.

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