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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: 3-Axis non-turret tool change with Mach3 Turn?

« on: June 19, 2012, 12:40:23 PM »

Here is a photo of the tool changer. It has 3 tool positions in front and 3 in the rear. Moving to each tool requires a linear vertical move that is not in the X-Z plane.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / 3-Axis non-turret tool change with Mach3 Turn?

« on: June 17, 2012, 09:21:33 PM »

Hello All,

I'm retrofitting a Boxford Duet CNC lathe and I'm running into some challenges for how to set up the tool changer in Mach3 Turn.
I was hoping to use regular tool offsets but the tool changer for the Duet moves in the Y axis for the lathe, actual cutting of course still takes place in X-Z plane.
Is there a way to make Mach3 Turn display and record different Y-values for tool offsets or should I go about this with a Macro with info stored for each tool position?
I've added a link to a photo of the tool changer as well.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/107441108435856955101/albums/5732712470253004977/5732712564851878018

Any guidance is greatly appreciated!
Thank you, Nathan