Bless you for such a quick reply! Haha.
Ok, basically I have an HVAC program called Vulcan that makes input of what I do very simple. It is what generates my g-code. That being said it does NOT include any sort of Z axis coding, only X and Y. When I run it around my table with the torch off there are no issues, it follows the pattern etc, but again, no up and down torch movement. There IS a call for M3, but it simple turns the torch on in mid air.
So, what I wanted to do is incorporate something in with my M3 macro that would perform a touch off before every call for the torch (I know seems silly but I use very thin metal and wanna be careful). On an M3 call I want my torch to do the following if possible:
- Come down to the metal surface (I have an ohmic sensor) and stop
- Come up slightly for a switch offset
- Go up to .08" (my pierce height)
- Ignite torch
- DTHC would then take over from here.
I guess I would need something with M5 to bring the torch back up so it doesnt drag material as well.