Code 700218: Fault length 1 cutting edge 2
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Chiron Siemens-Control CNC has triggered a critical Fault length 1 cutting edge 2 alarm. Immediate attention from a qualified operator or maintenance technician is required to prevent secondary damage to the equipment or spoiled parts during the manufacturing cycle. Always ensure standard safety and LOTO procedures are followed before accessing electrical cabinets.
Official Troubleshooting Steps
Something has been found to be wrong on reading the tool data. The tool data for a tool does not agree with the basic data (+ tolerance). Feed Stop Read-in enable missing. 1. Geometry data, e.g.: „Check the geometry data for example: "Length 1 and wear" (cutter 1) of this tool and if necessary make a comparison with the basic data (+ tolerance). 2. As soon as the malfunction has been remedied, switch to "manual mode". 3. Press [RESET] key. Message is cleared. Exact diagnosis on which tool the error is can be found under: Corresponding tool is shown in the line Error on tool [ * * ] Basic data and tolerance can be found under:
Source: CHIRON Error Message Overview, all series (Siemens control, V2.0.6, 2012)
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01 · Verified against the manufacturer’s official documentation.
About Chiron Siemens-Control CNC Alarms
Chiron controllers include extensive self-diagnostics that flag or halt the machine when a fault is detected. Error code 700218 on the Siemens-Control CNC identifies one specific fault condition — its documented cause and the official corrective steps are listed above, sourced from Chiron's service documentation. Always confirm against the manual for your exact machine configuration and follow LOTO procedures before servicing.
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