multiple spindles selection

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bevins
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multiple spindles selection

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I think I know the answer to this.
Is there a way to select a spindle depending on which tool. For example:

tool 5 uses spindle 2 and tool 6 uses spindle1.

Will need to edit the post but is this possible. I don't see any means of ding it in tool database.

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Re: multiple spindles selection

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I will explain further a bit about the machine.

I retrofitted a Biesse 346 with 43 drills and three spindles to linuxcnc.
Everything is working except I have no way to turn off the drill motor except without a button. It needs to use a second spindle control which means I need the Aspire post to select a spindle in this manner.


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That would need Aspire to be able to select a spindle for a certain tool.

Is this possible?

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Re: multiple spindles selection

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You should create a custom M6 macro that does what you need, based on tool number.
That's how I've seen this done with Mach3 conversions of Biesse and similar machines.
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Re: multiple spindles selection

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I converted my machine already. I don't use Mach3. I use linuxcnc.

I need Aspire to select a spindle depending on the tool used. I don't think iot can do it, but its worth a try to ask.

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I know what you use.
You don't need Aspire to pick the spindle based on the tool, you need LinuxCNC to do it.
That's what I was trying to say.
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Re: multiple spindles selection

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Aspire will just output a variable for tool 5 or tool 6. In LinuxCNC you will need to create a macro that does what you need it to when the g-code calls for tool 5 or 6.
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Re: multiple spindles selection

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I have it done in linuxcnc but couldn't do it without changing the PP. After analyzing the situation the best solution was to have the controller handle the spindle selection based on the tool#. It would have been a large undertaking as the controller interpreter would have to accommodate for this change also. So its done and on to the next project.

Thanks guys,

Bob

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