How do I fix and clear Mazak alarm 176?

Review and correct the program. Clearing procedure: Press RESET to clear.

CRITICALAlarm code

176

CANNOT CHANGE TIME CONSTANT (System No., )

Q: What does Mazak alarm 176 mean?

Mazak alarm 176 is "CANNOT CHANGE TIME CONSTANT (System No., )". Changing the cutting feed time constant in the system has been attempted during synchronous tapping, threading, or control axis superposition. Error type: Registered Data — program or tool data error. Machine state: Reset stop — waiting for reset.

What it means

Changing the cutting feed time constant in the system has been attempted during synchronous tapping, threading, or control axis superposition.

What to do

1Review and correct the program.

Codebook — decoded

BError typeRegistered Data — program or tool data error

IStop statusReset stop — waiting for reset

PClearingPress RESET to clear

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

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