Re: Auto tool changers

Hi Ballendo,

No problem! I HAVE variables and subroutines. CNCpro does, I believe,
and perhaps TurboCNC will. And I can also just write a canned routine
for a tool changer. Is there a std. Gcode for a tool change? Or does
one just use the M6 and Tnn Mcode to request the change?

ballendo wrote:

>
> Alan,
>
> Piece of cake. If you have a REAL control like EMC, with access to
> vars (variables) and system variables, it's even easier and the
> result is better. But even with just vars, it's do-able.
>
> The "way" is to use expressions, vars and subs.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ballendo
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@a...> wrote:
> > Bill,
> > How about just using the 4th axis to control a stepper on the tool
> > changer? I wonder if there is a way to specify a "canned cycle" to
> run
> > the TC?
> >
> > Alan KM6VV
> >