What does Mazak alarm 704 mean?

Mazak alarm 704 is "TOOL INTERFERENCE (WNo., UNo., SNo.)". In area machining, the tool diameter with respect to the figure is too large. 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 704?

Replace the tool with one that has a smaller diameter, or select the M2 mode endmilling-mountain (STEP) machining pattern with setting bit 7 of parameter E91 if this error occurs in the outside machining endmilling-mountain (STEP). Clearing procedure: Fix cause → press RESET.

ALARMSMazatrol Assistant

WARNINGAlarm code

704

TOOL INTERFERENCE (WNo., UNo., SNo.)

What it means

In area machining, the tool diameter with respect to the figure is too large.

What to do

1Replace the tool with one that has a smaller diameter, or select the M2 mode endmilling-mountain (STEP) machining pattern with setting bit 7 of parameter E91 if this error occurs in the outside machining endmilling-mountain (STEP).

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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