I usually only use 3-4 tools per job. I plan things out as best as i can to eliminate tool changes. I have about 2- tts holders and use the same tool table for everything with a few spots that might change for custom jobs. This helps when programming as i know tool 9 is always a 0.500" 4 flute.
I've been day dreaming about a pallet system for the last year or more as a decent portion of parts I make are done with only one tool. A pallet system would greatly increase my abilities but as of yet i haven't been able to think of a clever way to do it. |