re: tool change was Re: Was: Linear rail, accuracy in general

Hello,

Just for clarity, not all machines use axis "home" for tool change.
(Hoyt knows this, I am sure)

Ballendo

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., batwings@i... wrote:
> G-code requires a tool number in the effective line. For ex: T3
>indicates change of tool to #3. Often one needs an M code in the
>same line, to home machine. I have my software set up so it auto-
>homes when it sees the 'T' part of the tool number. You also need
>some output bits to run a carousel if you have one.
>
> Regards, Hoyt