Bridgeport XV1000 - How to use T25 and Up?!

[ggundrum]

I am running a Bridgeport XV1000 with a Fanuc Oi-MC controller and a 24 tool vertical carousel.

I have ~50 different tools that I use on a consistent basis, and each tool is assigned a corresponding tool number (1 through 50). On my Haas I am able to tell the machine that I am taking tool 1 out and putting in tool 40, but I can not figure out how to do this on my Bridgeport.

There are 200+ tool offset entries available in the controller, and I have to believe they wouldn't have made these available if you can only put tools 1-24 in the carousel. I am aware of the method of using T1 H40 D40, but I would much prefer not to do it this way. It would not be uncommon for me to have to use tool 1 and tool 40 in the same operation, and I don't want to have to reassign tool numbers for each part I grind.

Also, in the operator's manual for the Fanuc controller, there are example codes that show the use of T100 and higher, but no where does it say how to put tool 100 in the machine, so that a T100 M06 line in MDI brings that tool into the spindle.

It doesn't make sense!?!? Thanks in advance for your help.

[gus]

I think there should be a pocket table there somewhere.

[ggundrum]

Yes I agree, but I can't find it anywhere!? I've looked through all the manuals, but can't find a thing.