I would prefer to not have to remember two different sets of g codes 
even if it is "standard" for some controls.

John

On 5/9/2012 11:36 AM, Daniel Rogge wrote:
> All,
>
> LinuxCNC uses the TnM6 command for tool changes, G43n for offset application, 
> regardless of whether you're using a lathe or mill.  Fanuc and others don't 
> use M6/G43 on lathe controls, using instead a four digit T number where the 
> first two digits correspond to geometry offsets and the second two digits 
> correspond to the wear offsets:
>
> T01xx selects tool one, applies X/Z offsets for tool one.
> Txx01 selects the wear offset register one.
>
> A nice explanation from Peter Smid can be found on page 104 of this book: 
> http://books.google.com/books?id=JNnQ8r5merMC&printsec=frontcover&dq=cnc+programming+handbook+peter+smid&hl=en&sa=X&ei=GZqqT5S_NYO08ATUq-SgAw&ved=0CEoQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=cnc%20programming%20handbook%20peter%20smid&f=false
>
> In this paradigm, tool changes only require the Txxxx command to change tools 
> and apply offsets- no M6 or G43 is required.
>
> I've thought about implementing this using M Haberler's g code remapping, but 
> I would prefer to do it in the source if the changes would be accepted.  On 
> one hand, it would bring a more industry-accepted standard to LCNC lathes.  
> On the other hand, it would represent a change to existing behavior.
>
> Any comments or direction are appreciated.  Thanks!
>
> Daniel Rogge
>
>
>
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