FANUC codes
FANUCProgram/G-codeIntermediate5-30 minutes

188

Fanuc 188 - Cannot command in involute interpolation

CANNOT COMMAND IN INVOLUTE INTERPOLATION

Fanuc PS program alarm 188: CANNOT COMMAND IN INVOLUTE INTERPOLATION. 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 188 occurs when the CNC detects an improperly formatted or illegal command within an involute interpolation block (G02.2/G03.2). This typically results from missing required parameters, incompatible axis commands, or attempting to use features not supported during involute interpolation such as cutter compensation or certain canned cycles.

Safety

  • Verify corrected program or parameters before resuming machining

Causes and Fixes

  1. 1

    Review the involute interpolation block (G02.2 or G03.2) and verify all required parameters are present: base circle center (I, J for XY plane), involute radius (R), and start/end angles or arc definition.

  2. 2

    Check that the I, J, K values correctly define the base circle center position from the programmed start point, not as absolute coordinates unless specified by parameter setting.

  3. 3

    Verify the R value (involute radius) is positive and geometrically valid for the intended involute curve. Ensure the radius is larger than the base circle radius.

  4. 4

    Confirm the angle specifications or endpoint coordinates create a valid involute geometry. Check for typos in decimal points or sign errors.

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