Machsupport Forum
Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Segrest on January 13, 2007, 09:09:16 AM
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Hello Everyone,
I am just getting started with CNC and could use some help. I am using TurboCadCam to generate G-code to feed Mach3 which will drive my ShopTask mill/lathe. At this point the hardware is working and I have my motors reasonably close. Now that I can move the table about in a predictable pattern and speed it is almost time to start cutting something.
I am having some difficulty with the Mach3 tool configuration.
I opened the Config | ToolTable dialog and saved tool 1 as:
Description: End Mill, 2 flute
Diameter: 0.2500
Height: 0.5000
But I haven't been able to figure out how to load tool 1 or tell Mach3 that tool 1 is loaded. That is to say the Mach3 tool displays are always zero.
What have I missed?
Bob
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Bob to use tool length offsets you will need to have a G43 H1
This will load tool offset 1 and if you would like more info a good start is the Mach3 manual. and ifyou have more questions please feel free :)
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Hello Brian,
I tried entering G43 H1 on the MDI screen, but the only thing that changed was the Z axis.
What I am looking for is the process that changes the default Tool number zero with a diameter and height of zero to my preferred selection of tool 1 with a diameter of 0.25.
If you of anyone else can point me to where this is addressed in the users manual, I would be very grateful.
Bob
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Enter G43 T1 H1 M6 in mdi and that should do it.
Graham.
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Hi Graham,
Thank you! That was the key I was looking for...
For those who may follow...
The T (tool) command is described in section 10.10.3 of the "Using Mach3 Mill" manual.
Search for "Select Tool".
Bob :) :) :)