> > I'm just checking to get recommendations on tool setter placement and > workflow. > > Thanks, Billy - aka Connor >
Where to put the tool setter is likely where it's easiest for an operator to also access the tool. I don't know if the CNC router falls into an operation like changing a drill bit. For most operations one just sets up the tools, tool table for those tools with the lengths in the tool table. But if you have only one drill chuck but need to drill different size holes then the way to use Tool #6 (the drill chuck) is to set the length to 0. The tool change software then just uses the tool table length to set the offset and the tools are used without ever touching off. But with Tool #6 the 1/4" and then 3/8" drill bit are different lengths. So you might do a tool change to install the chuck and then pause over the tool setter. An operator then puts in the right size drill bit and the system continues to then touch off that drill bit but doesn't update the tool table length; that stays at 0. The holes are drilled and then rinse and repeat for additional drill bits. Anyway, that’s one scenario. John _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
