Edit Mach 2 tool change routing

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Zcases
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Edit Mach 2 tool change routing

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I am using the Mach 2/3 ATC Arcs Inch post. I would like to add a line in the post to do a G53 Z0, to bring the spindle up at the end of each tool. Then of course, have the control go back to the work offset used prior to the toolchange (G54, 55, etc....).

Any help available with the code to do this?

Thanks,
Scott

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Re: Edit Mach 2 tool change routing

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add them to the m6 macro in Mach
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Re: Edit Mach 2 tool change routing

Post by ger21 »

begin TOOLCHANGE

"[N]G53 G0 Z0"
"[N]T[T]M6"
"[N] (Tool: [TOOLNAME])"
"[N]G43H[T]"


You'll still be in the same work offset you were in.
Gerry - http://www.thecncwoodworker.com

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