How do I fix and clear Mazak alarm 701?

Change the shape compensation clearance (parameter E13) to an appropriate value; or use a tool of smaller diameter. Clearing procedure: Fix cause → press RESET.

ALARMSMazatrol Assistant

WARNINGAlarm code

701

DEFINED SHAPE TOO SMALL (WNo., UNo., SNo.)

Q: What does Mazak alarm 701 mean?

Mazak alarm 701 is "DEFINED SHAPE TOO SMALL (WNo., UNo., SNo.)". The shape compensation clearance with respect to the shape of the endmilling-top is too large; or the tool diameter with respect to the size of the line-inside machining is too large. Error type: Registered Data — program or tool data error. Machine state: Feed hold — feed stopped, machine ready.

What it means

The shape compensation clearance with respect to the shape of the endmilling-top is too large; or the tool diameter with respect to the size of the line-inside machining is too large.

What to do

1Change the shape compensation clearance (parameter E13) to an appropriate value; or use a tool of smaller diameter.

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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