Random vs non-random
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18 Jan 2015 23:08 #55143
by NeoTech
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Waking this ooold zombie thread..
but.. what does "random" and "non random" machine mean? ive figured its something with the tool changer. But no idea what. =)
but.. what does "random" and "non random" machine mean? ive figured its something with the tool changer. But no idea what. =)
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19 Jan 2015 00:21 #55146
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Replied by BigJohnT on topic CamWorks Post Processor for Linuxcnc
A random tool changer does not put the tool back into the same pocket because the tool in the spindle is swapped with the tool on the chain or carousel.
A non-random tool changer puts the tool back then indexes the carousel to the next tool.
JT
A non-random tool changer puts the tool back then indexes the carousel to the next tool.
JT
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