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Fanuc 187 - Radius of cylindrical interpolation is 0
Alarm 187 occurs when the CNC control detects a cylindrical interpolation command (G07.1) with a radius value of zero or where the calculated radius is invalid. This typically happens when parameter settings are incorrect, the C-axis radius specification is missing or zero, or when programming errors exist in the cylindrical interpolation block.
Fanuc 187 - Radius of cylindrical interpolation is 0
RADIUS OF CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION IS 0
Fanuc PS program alarm 187: RADIUS OF CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION IS 0. 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
Alarm 187 occurs when the CNC control detects a cylindrical interpolation command (G07.1) with a radius value of zero or where the calculated radius is invalid. This typically happens when parameter settings are incorrect, the C-axis radius specification is missing or zero, or when programming errors exist in the cylindrical interpolation block.
Safety
Causes and Fixes
Access parameter settings and check parameter 5501 (cylindrical interpolation radius). Verify it contains a non-zero positive value matching your workpiece radius.
If parameter 5501 is zero, enter the correct radius value in millimeters or inches (depending on system units). Typical values range from 10 to 500mm depending on application.
Parameter write-enable switch must be ON. Record original value before changes.
Verify parameter 5511 (cylindrical interpolation axis selection) is correctly set to specify which axis represents the circumferential direction (typically C-axis).
Cycle power to the CNC control after parameter changes, then retest the program from a safe position using single block mode.
Ensure tool is clear of workpiece before testing.
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