[rbmgf7]

I picked up an older Amada press brake that had a non-functioning Hurco NC backgauge.

I removed the Hurco control panel and replaced the servos with some spare Nema23 steppers I had lying around.

I can get it all set up but was wondering how to control a couple things:

1. Lock out movement while in operation (stroking). The Hurco had a switch on the pedal to which I assume was to lockout the backgauge/stroke motion while in operation. Wondering if there is a Macro/Input/etc. in Mach where if high/low it will stop X/Y motion. I figure I can write manual code and just block step to move the backgauge/stroke.

2. Like a lot of pro backgauges, when the stroke reaches the point where the punch contacts the work piece, the backgauge retracts a little to help alleviate the part from striking the backgauge. Anyone know if there can be a function in Mach to do the same? I know there will need to be some sort of action to notify Mach to move the backgauge once the punch contacts the work piece but wondering if there is a way to even do this?

Thanks.

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