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ATC macro for 8 slot toolchanger with auto probing.
« on: May 26, 2014, 05:11:19 PM »
Hi, is here  someone who wishes to earn some hundreds of $ by connecting two macros. I want to  use standard fixed 8 slot tool magazin with fixed probing. I allready has purchased Gerry's 2010 screen what need to be modified changing tool
automatically.  On principle must connect and adapt two macros, standart 8 slot macro (what video is on mach3 page) and 2010 screen macro. One special difference must be writed. That because I mill very tiny things with 0.1 mm tool tip I need to
check every tool after milling. So it,s must repeat  fixed probing after milling and when there is difference over 0.2 mm then machine must paused and not take the following tool. I have drawing where you can see what I exactly mean.
Please see picture http://www.upload.ee/image/4073649/DSC_0868.JPG  Please contact me with e-mail.  under profile.   Looking forward any answer
Re: ATC macro for 8 slot toolchanger with auto probing.
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2014, 06:40:25 PM »
Hi,

Get in contact with Scott Shaffer, He should be able to help you out.

Cheers,

Peter
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Re: ATC macro for 8 slot toolchanger with auto probing.
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2014, 07:56:08 PM »
You may want to consider an OPTICAL tool setter instead of a CONTACT tool setter to use with those SMALL and fragile cutters.  

Yes Scott can set you up, (;-) TP

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Re: ATC macro for 8 slot toolchanger with auto probing.
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2014, 09:05:13 PM »
Scott has a copy of the 2010 Screenset, so he should be able to modify the macros for you. You'll need to modify both the M6Start and M6End macros.
Gerry

2010 Screenset
http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

JointCAM Dovetail and Box Joint software
http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html
Re: ATC macro for 8 slot toolchanger with auto probing.
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2014, 05:09:48 PM »
You may want to consider an OPTICAL tool setter instead of a CONTACT tool setter to use with those SMALL and fragile cutters.  

Yes Scott can set you up, (;-) TP
Thanks for advice :)  Already thinking about accuracy when built tool magazin. sensors are hidden under holder    Thanks you all who try to help. Very appreciate.