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Check current TO values

Press PGM MGT key, select active program, and review TO parameters in the tool call or machining cycle. Verify TO vector components are within valid range.

Use TOOL CALL to display current TO values in the status display

Verify operation requirements

Check if current machining cycle (CYCLE 32, PLANE SPATIAL, etc.) requires specific TO orientation. Review cycle documentation for TO constraints.

Incorrect TO can cause collision during tool orientation changes

Correct TO programming

Modify TO parameters to match operation requirements. Use TOOL CALL with correct TO X Y Z values or remove TO if not needed for current operation.

Test with simulation

Run program simulation in Test Run mode to verify tool orientation changes are valid before machining.

Check kinematic status

Access MOD function, select machine parameters, check kinematic model settings in MP7500 series parameters for correct machine configuration.

Compare kinematic model number with machine documentation

Verify axis limits

Check rotary axis travel limits in MP1010-MP1016 parameters. Ensure TO orientation is achievable within physical axis limits.

Never modify kinematic parameters without machine manufacturer approval

Reset kinematic if needed

If kinematic model is correct, perform kinematic reset using PRESET TABLE function or M104 command to reinitialize tool orientation calculations.

Check TCPM status

Verify TCPM mode in status display. Check if M128 (TCPM ON) or M129 (TCPM OFF) is active and matches program requirements.

TCMP status shows in the additional status display under coordinate systems

Verify reference point

Check tool reference point settings in TOOL TABLE. Ensure DL, DR, DZ values are correct for current tool and match TO programming.

Incorrect tool length compensation can cause unexpected tool orientations

Synchronize TCPM and TO

Either modify TO to work with current TCMP mode or change TCMP mode using M128/M129 to match programmed tool orientation requirements.

Check active transformations

Review coordinate system status display for active PLANE functions, CYCLE 19, or other spatial transformations that affect tool orientation.

Use PLANE RESET to clear all coordinate transformations for testing

Verify transformation sequence

Check program sequence - ensure TO is programmed after coordinate system transformations are established, not before.

Coordinate transformations must be active before tool orientation programming

Recalculate TO for transformation

Adjust TO vector to account for active coordinate transformations or reprogram transformation sequence to avoid conflicts.

Check tool table entry

Access TOOL TABLE, verify current tool has correct LENGTH, RADIUS, and orientation parameters. Check for missing or zero values.

Use F4 key in tool table to access extended tool parameters

Verify tool type setting

Ensure tool TYPE parameter matches actual tool configuration (milling, turning, etc.) and supports programmed orientation.

Incorrect tool type can cause kinematic calculation errors

Update tool parameters

Correct tool table entries with proper length compensation and orientation data, then reload tool with TOOL CALL.