Warning codes

Code

Cause

Suggested Action

DCT02W

Bottoming tap required for this feature.

  1. Accept
  2. Modify feature

TPAFITW

Arc fitting is incompatible with:

3D cutter comp

5-axis non-ball-end tool

Normal to surface lead-in

Z level finish scallop stepover

Steep and shallow finishing

Use linear output options.

TPL01W

Start point attribute not set for canned cycle for rough or finish pass.

Set Start point attribute.

TPL02W

Improperly defined stock curve. Stock curve is a point or is undefined somehow.

Define stock curve.

TPL03W

Profile lies outside stock boundary. No feature curve defined or feature curve does not overlap with stock curve.

Define feature curve.

TPL04W

Ignoring improperly specified start point.

Change start point.

TPL05W

Ignoring improperly specified end point.

Change end point.

TPL06W

Ignoring Tool Nose Radius Compensation. Cutter comp is enabled for the feature but disabled in Options > Posting.

Select Options > Posting > Enable Cut Comp.

TPL07W

Undercut detected. Unable to completely rough feature with this tool.

TPL08W

Undercut detected. Unable to completely finish feature with this tool. Operation did not completely cut the feature, some material remains.

TPP01W

Can’t extend ends of toolpath. The lead in/out distances cannot be applied to an open toolpath, because it would result in a gouge. No lead- in/out moves are applied to the toolpath.

Note this can result in a posting error if you are using cutter compensation.

  1. Use smaller endmill.
  2. Change lead distances or angles.
  3. Set a plunge point.

TPP02W

Can’t find ramp-in arc. The ramp-in arc cannot be applied to a closed toolpath, because it would result in a gouge. No ramp-in moves are applied to the toolpath.

Note this can result in a posting error if you are using cutter compensation.

  1. Use smaller endmill. See How to change tools.
  2. Change stepovers.
  3. Set a plunge point.

TPP03W

Can’t find ramp-out arc. The ramp-out arc cannot be applied to a closed toolpath, because it would result in a gouge. No ramp-out moves are applied to the toolpath.

Note this can result in a posting error if you are using cutter compensation.

  1. Use smaller endmill. See How to change tools.
  2. Change stepovers.
  3. Set a plunge point.

TSD02W

Could not find a spiral tool, substituting with a gun style.

Do one of:

  • Accept
  • Copy tool from another crib.
  • Create a tool.
  • Override with a different tool.
  • Select a different crib.
  • Modify feature.

TSD12W

Could not find a plug tool, substituting a bottoming tap.

Do one of:

  • Accept
  • Copy tool from another crib.
  • Create a tool.
  • Override with a different tool.
  • Select a different crib.
  • Modify feature.

TSH11W

Tool must be ground before use, slotting operation.

Grind tool.

TSI02W

Tool must be adjusted by operator for correct diameter, boring operation.

Adjust diameter prior to running part.

TSJ11W

Tool must be ground before use, zigzag operation.

Grind tool.

TSK03W

Tool can’t cut round.

Do one of:

  • Override with a different tool.
  • Copy tool from another crib.
  • Create a tool.
  • Select a different crib.
  • Modify feature.

TSK11W

Tool must be ground before use, profile milling operation.

Grind tool.

TSK12W

Chamfer tool cannot cut chamfer.

Do one of:

  • Override with a different tool.
  • Copy tool from another crib.
  • Create a tool.
  • Select a different crib.
  • Modify feature.

TSK22W

Counter sink tool cannot cut chamfer.

Do one of:

  • Override with a different tool.
  • Copy tool from another crib.
  • Create a tool.
  • Select a different crib.
  • Modify feature.

TSK42W

Facemill cannot cut Chamfer. The angle of the chamfered Face Mill tool is not suitable for cutting the Chamfer feature.

Select a Face Mill tool with a suitable chamfer angle.

Parent topic: Errors and warnings