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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Aeroshade on November 03, 2011, 05:00:55 PM

Title: Quick tool change question :)
Post by: Aeroshade on November 03, 2011, 05:00:55 PM
Hello all. I have a 24 pocket tool changer that works GREAT, the only problem is my orientate sensor for the spindle crapped out on me. I need to make the machine work by putting the tools in by hand. Do I need to change the "Tool Change" in "General Config" to "Stop Spindle. Wait for Cycle Start"? Will this bypass my m6start macro?


Thanks

Aero
Title: Re: Quick tool change question :)
Post by: Hood on November 03, 2011, 05:11:01 PM
Yes that should just do as it says, stop and wait for start.
 Hood
Title: Re: Quick tool change question :)
Post by: BR549 on November 03, 2011, 05:15:44 PM
I don't think it will bypass the M6start it just waites for a MANUAL cycle start to run.

(;-) TP
Title: Re: Quick tool change question :)
Post by: ger21 on November 03, 2011, 05:58:12 PM
When Set to "Stop Spindle, Wait for Cycle Start", Mach3 runs the M6Start first, then stops and waits for Cycle Start, then runs M6End.
Title: Re: Quick tool change question :)
Post by: Hood on November 03, 2011, 06:04:04 PM
Yes just tested and it does indeed. Easy solution, rename your M6 macros and replace with standard ones until you get the orientation sorted.
Hood
Title: Re: Quick tool change question :)
Post by: Aeroshade on November 04, 2011, 12:11:18 PM
Worked perfect!! Thanks guys :)


Aero