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General Mach Discussion / Automated Tool change support
« on: October 14, 2007, 07:20:07 AM »
Hi
I have been looking into PC based software to control my Emco VMC100 with auto tool changer, because the old cnc control is becoming un-reliable.
But can not seem to find any software which states tool change support, but have notice on this forum, people touching on the subject from time to time.
Can any one confirm if Mach3 would support this and if so how easy would it be to do, would it be the case of plug and play, if not who could I contact for guidance?
currently the tool changer works by combining the spindle and Z axis to tool change, Z axis releases the tool by moving in to a set position, which then engages the main spindle to the tool change mechs, so when the spindle orientates a set revolution per tool position, it select the required tool.
Any info would greatly received.
Adee
I have been looking into PC based software to control my Emco VMC100 with auto tool changer, because the old cnc control is becoming un-reliable.
But can not seem to find any software which states tool change support, but have notice on this forum, people touching on the subject from time to time.
Can any one confirm if Mach3 would support this and if so how easy would it be to do, would it be the case of plug and play, if not who could I contact for guidance?
currently the tool changer works by combining the spindle and Z axis to tool change, Z axis releases the tool by moving in to a set position, which then engages the main spindle to the tool change mechs, so when the spindle orientates a set revolution per tool position, it select the required tool.
Any info would greatly received.
Adee