Greetings,

I am getting ready to add a tool setter to a CNC lathe using the KFlop and have some questions. My current setup uses limit switches on the X and Z axis to input values from my ".set" file to determine the coordinate system. The problem is if the tool wears, or if it shifts slightly over time I loose my accuracy.

Is there a better way to set my position? Maybe I run the homing program, and then another program for the tool setter? When it hits the tool setter would it be best to rezero the axis, or should I put some sort of tool offset in? Can a C program access the tool table and change values?

I realize these are fairly basic questions, and I appreciate any help here.

Thanks,

Scott

Hi Scott,

I don't understand regarding the xy limits.  Is the issue with homing?  Don't you need to offset based on the stock material?

What type of wear are you referring to?  Radius?  Length?

Yes a C Program can modify the tool table values.  See the ToolTableSet.c example.

Regards
TK

 

Greetings,

I am getting ready to add a tool setter to a CNC lathe using the KFlop and have some questions. My current setup uses limit switches on the X and Z axis to input values from my ".set" file to determine the coordinate system. The problem is if the tool wears, or if it shifts slightly over time I loose my accuracy.

Is there a better way to set my position? Maybe I run the homing program, and then another program for the tool setter? When it hits the tool setter would it be best to rezero the axis, or should I put some sort of tool offset in? Can a C program access the tool table and change values?

I realize these are fairly basic questions, and I appreciate any help here.

Thanks,

Scott

Tom,

I wasnt very clear, however I think based off of the examples I have it figured out.

Thanks,

Scott