Stop Spindle Wait For Start- I have been cutting with Mach lll for a year or so and have never needed to change tools. Now I need to change multiple times. I have ordered a MuscleChuck. I do not have a automatic tool changer and will change tools manually. Under General Logic Configuration I want to select stop spindle wait for start. I know that stops the spindle and then waits for me to tell the system to start again after I change the tool. Since all of my work is flat panel I don't have home switches. I just manually zero the machine. I am using VCarve Pro and will set my post processor to General ATC or Mach lll ATC so the tool changes will be in the g code for Mach lll to recognize. Two main questions, when the spindle stops how do I make it go somewhere safe and convenient to change the tool (I have never written any g code), and then how to I re-zero the tool.
I know every question is answered here somewhere. I just couldn't find it. Thank you.