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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Simple M6 Manual Tool Change

« on: September 30, 2014, 05:28:16 PM »

I am using Mach3 Turn to run an Emco Turn 50 Lathe. I would like to use CNCBase software to write code. The problem I am having is that Mach 3 wants a different format for tool changes than I am used to. If I enter M3 T3, it gives me an invalid tool selection (Tool 0). If I enter M6 T0303 or M6 T300, it works. Can anything be changed to make it use a standard tool number?

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Newfangled Solutions Mach3 Wizards / Controlling the toolchanger through Mach 3

« on: September 04, 2014, 11:34:03 AM »

I just got a used Emco Turn55 lathe. I am replacing the stepper controller with a Gecko 540 and plan to run it with Mach 3. My dilemma is how to control the 3 position toolchanger. The toolchanger requires approximately a 1 second signal to move 1 position. Can a macro be written in Mach 3 to use one of the Gecko outputs to move it on a tool change command? Any suggestions would be appreciated!