Tool change

Hi all,

I'm wondering how to deal with a tool change in my g code.

Currently the g code produced by Rhino cam/ mecsoft produces a tool change line. The spindle stops and a box says press to continue after tool change. Great... But here's the prob there is no way to get the tool out.

I have tried stopping the job moving the spindle so I could change the tool and then tried starting from that line..
What I get is air cutting and the spindle is not restarted.

Any suggestions welcomed

Thanks

Everett

In your case this may be only a partial answer unless you have a tool-holding system with repeatable length.

And if that is true it may just be easier to break the code up into separate codes for each tool.

Rick G

Thanks for the Feed back I have attached the G-Code for reference...

I do have a 10 tool changer but haven't got that far with the conversion of a dyna myte 4400.

I will be happy changing manually but I need to have the spindle move so there is enough room to remove the tool.

So I guess my question is what is the best way to go about this??

Thanks

Everett