hy advcole, i just had a bit more time, and i read all the conversation : even if there was a probe, is waaaay faster to use a switch
Great idea drdos
pls, will you share a few such switches examples ?
if possible, until then, to avoid mistakes, after machining, simply put all your work in line, thus to see the order : ababa ... still, mistakes can happen, but maybe will help
if you succed in implementing the switch, then, for the future, think of a :
... hidraulic clamping system to minimze in machine time for switching plates , and/or outside the machine, to reduce preparatory time; please, will you share a few photos with your setup ?
... solution to automize plates going in/out the machine / kindly