help with Post processor for syntec with manual tool change

[redvanth]

Hi All

I am extremely new to world of CNC. We have just recieved our machine from Quick CNC the machine is set up with a
Syntec controller, Manuel Tool Change with a auto touch off tool sensor. We will be using V carve pro.

In v carve/aspire the installed post processors for syntec are for auto tool change machines, and we are confused how a manual tool change would be specified in the post processor.

We prefer not to have seperate toolpath files for each tool used in a job.

Is there any information on how manual tool changers are done between toolpaths in 1 file?

In lay terms, we would like the machine to run the tool path with the first tool then return home, wait whilst we perform a manual tool change then on the press of a "continue button", the tool sensing will commence and continue with the next tool path in the file.

It appears this may of been done with the "shop bot machine" but not real sure???

Any help would be great

Thanks
Anthony

[kiwichris]

What software are you using that you need the post for?

[redvanth]

Hi

We will be using v carve pro

Thx

[kiwichris]

Gcode metric curves is the one I'd suggest you start off with...

Based on what I've seen mentioned on here before... (I don't have a syntech controller myself, I currently use EMC)

[WORKALONE]

Hi,
Use the the standard output for an automatic tool change. Ex. T0101 It will not interfer with the machining as you will have the tool offsets for each tool in the output. You will need to have an "M05" to stop the spindle after each operation is completed and the clearance for the tool is reached, EX. X1.100 Z.100. If you are using "G96" constant surface speed, put the "M05" as the line following the "G97" line. Then put the "M00" as the line following your home position line, EX. G30 U0W0. The machine will now wait for you to press the auto button. This is when you can safely manualy change tools. You must be careful of course to be using the correct tool for each of the subsequent operations. Note: At the beginning of each tool, The "G97" must be used on the line prior to the "G50" maximum RPM line and the "G96" must follow both of these lines usually just after the tool is in the start cutting position, EX. X1.100 Z.100. I use GibbsCAM and there is a Ganesh 4012 lathe post available. If using a tailstock, remove any "W0" in the program.


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O1( GANESH POST OUTPUT.NCF )
( FORMAT: SYNTEC 4012 GANESH GT1628 [BA] L3650.85.1.PST )
( 3/31/2012 AT 1:31 PM )
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( T2 = )
( T3 = )
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( FILE LENGTH - 2319 CHARACTERS )
( FILE LENGTH - 19.62 FEET )
( FILE LENGTH - 6.06 METERS )