Is there a way to incorporate into a part program to ask the operator what tool changer slot is currently loaded? PC-DMIS would then accept the slot the operator has specified. My goal is to create a part program in the event that a part program is aborted. I want the operator to be able to move the probe to a safe area for rotation to A0B0 before it approaches the tool changer. Thanks.
Number the probe bodies to identify them with a slot, then you can keep a list handy of the tool rack setup so all your operators could easily interpret what probe file it is that is loaded.
Or color code them with some cheap nail polish. It only requires a dot of color on the rack and you could put it on the shank if needed. (Not optimal in all situations but where no other surface is available to mark, this is the easiest type of visual identifier)
^These aren't program solutions but thought maybe they could still be helpful.
The CMM can remember the last probe used, there is a setting that can be checked in the Probe Setup window. "Don't ask operator for currently loaded probe file when using probe changer." < This function works best for where I work. I think it also means that Gary should be able to find the last loaded probe file using a script.
Number the probe bodies to identify them with a slot, then you can keep a list handy of the tool rack setup so all your operators could easily interpret what probe file it is that is loaded.
Or color code them with some cheap nail polish. It only requires a dot of color on the rack and you could put it on the shank if needed. (Not optimal in all situations but where no other surface is available to mark, this is the easiest type of visual identifier)
^These aren't program solutions but thought maybe they could still be helpful.
The CMM can remember the last probe used, there is a setting that can be checked in the Probe Setup window. "Don't ask operator for currently loaded probe file when using probe changer." < This function works best for where I work. I think it also means that Gary should be able to find the last loaded probe file using a script.
