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Re: gcode changing tools lathe
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2012, 03:27:10 PM »
Et voila
thank you
alain
Re: gcode changing tools lathe
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2012, 03:54:59 PM »
hi
i have a question what is the step to start ? (lathe)
ref z
ref x
and after
thanks
alain

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Re: gcode changing tools lathe
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2012, 03:57:43 PM »
Cant see anything that would cause the axis to physically move in your xml.
When I MDI a tool change the DROs change to reflect the tool table I have loaded but the axis do not physically move.
I did notice you had the A channel of the MPG set up to the same pin as you have for X Home switch, that doesnt seem right but would not cause the problem you are seeing.
If you change the tool change option on General Config to Auto then MDI a tool change does it still move the axis?
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Re: gcode changing tools lathe
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2012, 03:58:35 PM »
That is basically it, I prefer to reference the X first as it will be less likely to collide with the tailstock or anything else.
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« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2012, 04:05:52 PM »
your the best men.
it's ok now
after ref what is next step
thank you very much
alain

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Re: gcode changing tools lathe
« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2012, 05:03:30 PM »
Usally you set up your tools in the tool table with respect to your X reference switch so that when you call a tool it will go to the correct diameter.
So when first starting Mach you would reference then call a tool then move the tool to the end of the stock in the chuck and set the Z to zero and thats you ready.
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« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2012, 05:05:34 PM »
thank you ,
for your time very apreciate,
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Re: gcode changing tools lathe
« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2012, 05:10:46 PM »
No problem :)
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