Re: beginner need help with CNC Pro

mariano,

Yes, it's common to do it that way, but certainly not necessary.
Especially since this is a one tool program, and this is the first
tool.

The two reasons usually mentioned for having tools(T1) and toolchanges
(M6, or M06) on separate lines is:

1)clarity. It's easy to see when you are using a certain tool.
2)speed. You call the tool before you need it so the changer's ready
when the m6 shows up... (note some controls will NOT take advantage
of this planning, but IMO, it is still good practice)

Hope this helps.

Ballendo

P.S. This could also be considered a form of "safety block", which is
a block of gcode designed to put the machine into a known state, so
that you can SAFELY assume certain things from that point onwards!

Safety blocks usually include coord sys, abs/rel, x0y0z0,Tool
selection, cancellation of cutter comps/canned cycles, etc.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., diazden <diazden@o...> wrote:
> excuse me , but should not be T1M6 on a separate line?
> JMO (just my opinion)
> mariano
>
>
> jvicars@c... wrote:
> > %
> > G0G90X0.Y0.T1M06
> > X.375Y0.
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