10 Multiple Tool Programming
10.4 Establishing the Reference Tool
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The code below demonstrates the use of T and M06 codes for changing tools.
Example Code: Tool Change
N7 ; Tool #1: 'End Mill'
N8 ; Tool #2: 'Ball Mill'
N9 G70 ; Inch Units
N10 M03 S1500
N11 M06 T01 ; Toolchange to Tool #01
N12 G04 F5 ; Dwell 5 Seconds
N13 M06 T02 ; Toolchange to Tool #02
Code
Explanation
N7 ; Tool #1: 'End Mill’
N8 ; Tool #2: 'Ball Mill'
Comment lines describing the two tools in use.
N9 G70 ; Inch Units
Set units to inches.
N10 M03 S1500
Turn on the spindle, with speed of 1500RPM.
N11 M06 T01 ; Toolchange to Tool #01
Insert Tool #01 into the spindle and use its offset.
N12 G04 F5 ; Dwell 5 Seconds
Wait for 5 seconds
N13 M06 T02 ; Toolchange to Tool #02
Return Tool #01 and insert Tool #02 into the spindle
and use its offset.
10.4.
ESTABLISHING THE REFERENCE TOOL
When using multiple tools, a reference tool, normally Tool #01, is set to zero for the X, Y and Z axes. This
establishes a reference tool position which is used as a reference point for additional tools.
In this procedure, Tool #01 is used as the reference tool and Tool #02 as the additional tool.
Procedure: Establishing the Reference Tool
1.
Decide on a reference point. A reference point is a point on the workpiece, or on a gauge, to which you
will jog the tip of each tool.
2.
Insert the workpiece or gauge to be used for the reference point.
3.
Ensure that Tool #01 is positioned in the spindle.
4.
Close the safety door.
5.
Open the Jog Control Panel if not already open. To do so, click
View
|
Jog Control
in the Main Menu.
6.
If using a workpiece for the reference point, turn the spindle on, setting it to its minimum speed. If using a
gauge, ensure that the spindle is off.
