How to change bit and re-auto z to plate

[SandboundChris]

So I've got my project far enough along to start using the test files in cnc12. My main issue is I will install the necessary bit and hit the "auto z to plate" button and all goes fine. I hit start and let it do its thing then it stops and asks for a bit change. After I change it doesn't let me auto z again. I did a search in the forum and did see the same exact situation. I'm not running any type of hardware for an ATC just swapping collets by hand.

[Sword]

Are you saying that after using the "Auto Z to Plate", which works as expected for the first tool, then you run the job, and at the point that it's time for another tool change, it just prompts for the tool change, but nothing happens after hitting cycle start again? Do you have a M6 macro (mfunc6.mac) that performs any desired after tool change actions?

Create a report and attach it so we can get a better idea what you have.

[SandboundChris]

That is correct. when I change the bit and then it doesn't give a chance to re-zero the new bit it just starts cutting of course at the wrong depth. I have only tried the sample files so far.

[Sword]

Yes, it's because you do not have a M6 tool change macro (mfunc6.mac) present in your C:\cncm folder. You will need to add your own macro to perform a tool change, depending on what you have for touch devices. If all you have is a plate, you can use the auto z to plate macro as your mfunc6.mac.

Also, your PC doesn't meet the single thread requirement of 1500 to keep up with the Acorn. Yours is only 1330. https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cp ... 25&id=3278 You might be able to run a few simple files for testing, but anything beyond that, it will choke. Appears to be a laptop as well, and that's not recommended.

[SandboundChris]

Its crazy the details you can see. It was the only thing I had with an Ethernet port. A new mini computer to fit in the cabinet is already on its way with a touchscreen. I'm only testing functions to verify settings right now. Your initial thought was correct on what the issue was. I assumed it would give me a chance on every bit change to zero the z axis not just my initial bit. Thank you Scott