So I curious what others workflows are for projects. I currently have the start gcode, which zero’s xy then probes, and starts the gcode. That is great for a single step job. But if I need to change bits, or do multiple jobs, how do I keep the same start point? I know I probe again for Z, but should I just do a macro move x0 y0?
Should I remove the zero xy from the start and just do a macro to zero them before I start a job?
Just looking for others methods as to what everyone is doing. I don’t want to do tool changes in middle of a job, I like to keep the jobs seperate per to, and even types of cuts sometimes.
Just trying to determine how to handle the start point. Thanks
With the work piece already fastened to the spoil board, I run the homing sequence then move to workpiece xy home manually and record the position by writing it down. Then zero x and y with the macro. Then i move into the workpiece where the z probe can lay flat since home is like the lower left corner typically. Then run the z probe routine. With x and y and z set, run the job for the first mill then swap the mill and either rezero everything like before using the recorded home values. Then just move into workpiece where probe can lay flat and zero z and start the job.
I have a fence on x -min and y-min placed at exactly 1/8" away from zero, i use a bit shank to push my sheets to it, i work always with that reference, as for the z axis, i use a bit collar setter, so all my bits runs at the same height and i only check z once. But thats me.
There isnt a right way to do this, just use what works (faster, reliably and you know the best)