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  1. #11
    I have the auto tool zero function working.

    Just struggling to set up the location, but that would all be fantastic.

    Thankyou.

  2. #12
    So, this doesn't do exactly what you need, but it might help a bit.

    toolchange macros.zip

    I suspect that what you need is something like:

    code "g53 g0 x[your tool change X] y[your tool change Y]"

    somewhere near the top of your tool height set macro. Note the G53 - this is important as it means "use coordinates on this line as machine, not work, coordinates"

    Can you post your tool height set macro?

  3. #13
    Quote Originally Posted by Neale View Post
    So, this doesn't do exactly what you need, but it might help a bit.

    toolchange macros.zip

    I suspect that what you need is something like:

    code "g53 g0 x[your tool change X] y[your tool change Y]"

    somewhere near the top of your tool height set macro. Note the G53 - this is important as it means "use coordinates on this line as machine, not work, coordinates"

    Can you post your tool height set macro?
    Hello Neale, I have sent you a email directly to you.

    Regards,

    Tim

  4. #14
    Quote Originally Posted by Neale View Post
    So, this doesn't do exactly what you need, but it might help a bit.

    toolchange macros.zip

    I suspect that what you need is something like:

    code "g53 g0 x[your tool change X] y[your tool change Y]"

    somewhere near the top of your tool height set macro. Note the G53 - this is important as it means "use coordinates on this line as machine, not work, coordinates"

    Can you post your tool height set macro?
    AUTO TOOL ZERO SCRIPT:-


    FeedCurrent = GetOemDRO(818) 'Get the current settings, OEM DROs (818)=Feedrate DRO
    ZCurrent = GetOemDro(802) 'OEM DROs (802)=Z DRO
    GageH = GetOEMDRO(1001) 'OEMDRO(1001)=Gage Block Height
    ZNew = ZCurrent - 300 'probe down 20 mm

    Code "G90F500" 'slow feed rate to 100 MM/MIN
    Rem Code "G4 P1" 'Pause 1 second to give time to position probe plate
    Code "G31 Z" &ZNew
    While IsMoving()
    Sleep(10)
    Wend
    Call SetDro (2,GageH) 'DRO(2)=Z DRO

    FinalMove = GageH + 10
    Code "G0 Z" &FinalMove
    Code "F" &FeedCurrent 'restore starting feed rate dr.lin 2009.10.16

  5. #15
    This thread can be closed now.

    All resolved thanks to Mr Neale.

    Thank you again for all your guidance.

    Tim

  6. #16
    This thread can be closed now.

    All resolved thanks to Mr Neale.

    Thank you again for all your guidance.

    Tim

  7. #17
    Hi
    I want to enable automatic tool change in Mach3 but I do not know how and where to start
    Can you help me?

  8. #18
    Personally, I would start with googling for "mach3 auto tool change macros"! That should give you some ideas.

    BUT - every machine is different, so needs different macros. Do you have a carousel or tool rack? Fixed or moving rack? Auto draw bar - how is it controlled? What are the locking mechanisms on a carousel? And that's just for starters. What motion controller are you using? How many inputs/outputs? Does it have PLC capability?

    This is non-trivial. Not necessarily difficult if you understand all the bits - mechanical, electronics, software - but a whole different ball game compared to the tool height setting macro that was the original topic.

    Good luck...

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