What does Mazak alarm 1708 mean?

Mazak alarm 1708 is "IPM PATH IMPOSSIBLE (WNo., UNo., SNo.)". In intelligent pocket milling (IPM), a tool path that has a constant engage angle cannot be generated. Error type: Registered Data — program or tool data error. Machine state: Feed hold — feed stopped, machine ready.

How do I fix and clear Mazak alarm 1708?

Change the approach point or engage angle. Clearing procedure: Fix cause → press RESET.

ALARMSMazatrol Assistant

CRITICALAlarm code

1708

IPM PATH IMPOSSIBLE (WNo., UNo., SNo.)

What it means

In intelligent pocket milling (IPM), a tool path that has a constant engage angle cannot be generated.

What to do

1Change the approach point or engage angle.

Codebook — decoded

BError typeRegistered Data — program or tool data error

KStop statusFeed hold — feed stopped, machine ready

OClearingFix cause → press RESET

Still faulted after these steps? Do not restart under load — ask the Mazatrol assistant.

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