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  1. #1
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    Mar 2016
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    WinCNC Tool Setup

    Evening all, Hope all is well??

    I have aquired an Exelcnc 1224hd atc running WinCNC. As a veteran of Mach 3 and a non ATC machine I have hit a hurdle that in my mind is very simple to sort just i cannot transpose it with wincnc,

    I am confused onto how i set up the tool changer, I have a milling machine with an ATC that i can zero each tool in to the work peice and i dont have to worry.
    where as the win cnc i zero'd each tool but it doesnt seem to save the heights.

    I have added an 18mm spoilboard so I need to zero that as my zero but how do i then get it to measure the tools?? I have a tool pad for the tools to touch off but i dont have a clue, all instructions that have come with the machine do not mention anything about setting up my tools.

    Any help will be greatly received thank you

    regards Tom

  2. #2
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    Re: WinCNC Tool Setup

    1. Touch with the tool the surface of workpiece.
    2. Set tool length = height of the workpiece.
    3. Check the tool tip against the table surface = 0.

  3. #3
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    Re: WinCNC Tool Setup

    Hi Thank you for this info,
    Managed to sort it thank you

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