Techno software, adjust z height mid program?

[andrew2]

Does anybody have a trick to adjust the z height of the tool mid program?

The only way I can get it to work is to reset the file, which doesnt work very well wth a toolchange file.

[Pplug]

No, I have not found a way to do it! I have run into instances when I would have liked to as well. I think it might be impossible with the way the techno software preprocesses files and sends them to the controller.

[Tim Wiltse]

Pause the machine...double click the "Z" axis postion reading on main screen and enter the amount of axiz change i.e. if you enter -.25 it will lower the spindle .25. Click "apply" and then "resume".

[andrew2]

Cheers Tim, works perfect.

[Pplug]

This is truly an awesome tip! Was it in the manual anywhere?

[andrew2]

yes, its on page 51. You really should read your manuals!

[Pplug]

I read it but that doesn't mean I understood it! Thanks!

[tmfcwp]

While running a Techno machine an offset can be created on any axis.
Pause the machine, Double click on the axis you want to change ( x,Y,Z, etc) Type in a positive number to offset the cutter to cut higher, and a negative number to cut deeper.
IE: I would type in -.1 to add that much depth to the cut.
Be carefull because the axis will do what you tell it to.
I forgot the point symbol once, and it indeed added 1 inch to the depth of the cut.
It was dramatic!!!