Code 159: CROSS MACHINING IMPOSSIBLE
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Mazak Mazatrol Matrix CNC has triggered a critical CROSS MACHINING IMPOSSIBLE 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
Type of error: E — NC equipment (system hardware/software error) Stopped status: I — Reset stop Clearing procedure: P — Press reset key Display colour: Red On-screen parameters (shown in parentheses): Alarm No, Cause: Alarm No. Cause 0 × 0001 The specified axis does not exist in the counterpart system. 0 × 0002 The self-system is specified as the system to be cross-controlled. 0 × 0004 The cross machining control is specified for an axis which is already under the control in question. 0 × 0010 A command for cross machining control is given from the counterpart system. 0 × 0040 In the mode of inclined-axis control a cross-control command is given for the fundamental axis (X- axis) without positioning of the inclined axis (Y-axis) in its zero point. In the mode of inclined-axis control a cross-control command is given for the inclined axis (Y-axis). Action: Review and correct the program.
Source: Mazak Mazatrol Matrix — Parameter List, M-Codes, Alarm Manual (Section 3 Alarm)
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01 · Verified against the manufacturer’s official documentation.
About Mazak Mazatrol Matrix CNC Alarms
Mazak controllers include extensive self-diagnostics that flag or halt the machine when a fault is detected. Error code 159 on the Mazatrol Matrix CNC identifies one specific fault condition — its documented cause and the official corrective steps are listed above, sourced from Mazak's service documentation. Always confirm against the manual for your exact machine configuration and follow LOTO procedures before servicing.
Complete Alarm List: 714 Mazak Mazatrol Matrix CNC codes.
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