hi!

new to macros, and i had a question about how I could do an automated tool selection.

I have a bracket that is made about 10 times a day.
simple clearance bore with 4 bolt holes surrounding, made in rec tubing, however all the dimensions are different for each one.

I am trying to write a program that will cut out the programmer and allow the operator to enter in a few important variables so the controller can do the rest

is it possible to have the controller choose which tool to select?

for instance:

#33=1.0 (BORE DIA)

IF[#33 GE 1] ......(IDEALLY I'D LIKE IT TO CHOOSE THE 1" DRILL)

this isnt operation though, currently we drill the bore and G12 to size with an EM


is there any way to automate this?

I'd like to just have the operator enter in a few important sizes of the bracket and the rest do on its own if at all possible.

Thanks!