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Mach Discussion => Brains Development => Topic started by: CJEls on November 23, 2007, 02:02:38 PM

Title: How does brain know what tool are selected
Post by: CJEls on November 23, 2007, 02:02:38 PM

Hi All

How can I get a tool number in Brain if I can do this then controlling a turret or tool changer will be easy.I am a new member and I have to get the turret working on my emco Lathe.Any All comments will be usefull.

Title: Re: How does brain know what tool are selected
Post by: cjmerlin on November 23, 2007, 02:22:19 PM

Hi, My sample brain for a toolchanger is in the post 'Brain Info'. I used a User Dro to store the tool value. Included in my toolchanger.zip file is a full explaination.


Hope this helps