Re: [mfg-smartcam] No G80

[D G Bowen]

Jon,   One more thought about where to cancel cycles: I use the @TLCHG section to output a G80, cancel the active workplane, retract to a clearance location, change tools, re-establish the workplane and resume cutting.   In some code generators, I have a reserved workplane (G59) set up to hold the clearance location. The operator can enter the offsets in machine coords for the clearance location. Usually, he sets it so that the part is brought to the front, right in the middle of the door. That way he can change parts or inspect without doing anything himself. Then he just pushes one button to resume.   Just before changing tools, make the G59 workplane active and drive to X0, Y0, Z0. The operators offsets will take you to the right place.   Gene Bowen