Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Auto tool changers

> Hi Ballendo,
>
> I'm not familiar with controllers that want the 'T' word several lines
> before it's actual use. And if the machine is still cutting, I don't
> see how it can "get ready". This all sounds a little scary to me!
>
> Actually this tool changer is only planned for the ENCO 5" lathe, and
> it's close relatives. How could it be used on a mill?
>
> Alan KM6VV
>
>
> ballendo wrote:
> >
> > Alan,
> >
> > Sounds like you're most of the way already...
> >
> > Yes, M06 and Txx. Most good programmers will list the "T" word at
> > least a few blocks ahead of the M06, so the toolchange turret
> > can "get ready"(rotate; talking 'bout mills here) so as to have the
> > next tool in position for a quicker tool change when the M06 actually
> > initiates the physical change to the new tool.
> >
> > But you have to be careful. Some controls will switch the offsets
> > used WHEN the "T" word is read. Bad, very bad. Same old, same old;
> > know your control! (Offsets "should" switch with the "D" and "H"
> > words. (Some older controls use different letter addresses for
> > diameter and height offset values)
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Ballendo
> >
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@a...> wrote:
> > > 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?
>
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