CNC milling workflow
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13.7 Tool changing process
If you have generated milling G-code with tool changes, machine will stop operation at
the right moment and ask if cutter changing process should be executed.
CNC Pro toolhead starts
working. Choose "NEXT"
Set new Z-height of your
cutter. Using arrows
move the toolhead to po-
sition which will be your
new Z-0 position. Make
sure to use the same
surface as in the begging
of gcode file. Choose
"NEXT" when ready.
Close covers. The ma-
chine will go back to
milling operations.
If you selected "start
procedure" you will be
walked through the pro-
cess.
Using arrows move the
toolhead to convenient
for operation position.
Watch out for any work-
holding that may stick
out above material
surface. Choose "NEXT"
when ready.
Using 13 and adjust-
able wrench as in cutter
fastening, loosen collet’s
nut. Because your tool-
head is still mounted on
X-carriage, you will need
to slide 13 wrench under
belts and find slot on
spindle’s shaft. This way
XY position of CNC Pro
toolhead is saved. Re-
place your endmill
Choose "NEXT" when
ready.
