Hello,

I'm hoping this is a simple question but I can't seem to find an answer through searches.

I have a quantity of parts to machine with 2 independant operations requiring different tools. This requires the program to make 2 tool changes.

I figure that if I have a second program that does the operations in reverse order then I could reduce the tool changes to 1/program and then just alternate between programs.

I have a HAAS TM1 mill. Does anyone know if it's possible to queue up programs to run like this without having to go to the usb stick to re-load the next program each time?

The other option would be, I guess, to make a program double-length with a stop in the middle for a part change. Is that how this is normally done instead?

Any guidance would be very much appreciated!

Thanks, Simon.