CrashMasterKev,
All Busellato's P2P's with CNC90 or later software, (App. 1992), have the ability to "Dry cycle".
The machine will go through the movements without running the tools, app. 30mm above the programmed panel, for vertical tools.
As long as you are not running parts thicker than 1.5"-1.75", you should be good to go to do this.
Let us know what software your machine(s) are running, I can let you know what to do to make this happen.
If you are doing cabinet parts, program your parts with toe kicks so the bottom of the cabinet is on the reference side, against the pins. Put a stop block made of wood or whatnot just wider than your toekick cutout, on the "X" axis of the pod rail linear guideway, and create a "Safe zone". This will save a lot of cut pods with new operators.
These 2 things will help a great deal, but an experienced, motivated, empathic operator is by far the best way to avoid hitting pods, although no one is perfect.
BTW, why are you going through so many operators?
Best regards,
Blaine :  |