Part Counting

Start by confirming that the machine control itself is actively counting parts. If it is, check the MachineMetrics diagnostic screen to see if a counter value is visible. If a counter is present, go to Machine Settings → Data Rules and confirm that the part count is mapped to that counter. In some cases, MachineMetrics may recommend using a macro variable counter instead — refer to the Machine Settings Guide to learn how to read macro variables. It is also possible to write an adapter script that increments a count when a specific event is detected. Additionally, the Virtual Part Counter can monitor the tool in the spindle and detect a usage pattern to count parts automatically.

See also the Connectivity Validation Guide for validating part counts after a connection.

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