Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Tool change also smart/dumb boxes

Good point...I didn't know that, I sort of assumed those packages would have
them since they are part of normal G codes.

Perhaps this tool change feature can be built in or left out as specified by
the user by way of a plug in board?
I wouldn't want to be putting in extra electronics if it weren't necessary.
I don't think most HSM's would be needing or wanting a tool changer.

You'd have a hard time convincing someone with a CNC router to install a
tool changer!

>There is NO provision for 'telling' a toolchanger mechanism 'which'
>tool we want in almost every CNC S/W pkg. mentioned on this list!

I'll pass on this next item.

>P.S. Thinking out loud: I suppose this is another case where the
>machine (at the expense of time) could move and press an index button
>X number of times to bring the tool(carousel) into position. Lot of
>extra toolpath, and possibility of crash if the 'index' doesn't :-(,
>but it does get around the problem...
>

Smoke