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General Mach Discussion / ArtCam Tool Changes
« on: January 09, 2008, 01:13:00 PM »
I'm working with Brad from Artcam to get a post processor for Mach 3. He needs me to send him a file with a sample of what the code for a tool change looks like in Mach 3. Is there sample or can I create a simple file that has the tool change code in it?
When he has this he can write a post for Mach that lets Artcam create toolpath files for Mach 3 that allow a tool change.
In my case, I'll be using a manual tool change- I just want to be able to have the machine stop at the end of one tool use, move to the tool change position and let me zero the new tool, then restart the file with the new tool using cycle start.
What would this code look like?
Thanks for your help.
Wayne C
When he has this he can write a post for Mach that lets Artcam create toolpath files for Mach 3 that allow a tool change.
In my case, I'll be using a manual tool change- I just want to be able to have the machine stop at the end of one tool use, move to the tool change position and let me zero the new tool, then restart the file with the new tool using cycle start.
What would this code look like?
Thanks for your help.
Wayne C