Manual Position
On a manual tool change (MTC) profile, every tool is changed by hand. The Manual Position section sets where the spindle goes for you to change the tool, and the height it travels at.
Profile Section
Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| X Position | MACHINE COORDINATE X where you change tools by hand. |
| Y Position | MACHINE COORDINATE Y where you change tools by hand. |
| Z Clearance | MACHINE COORDINATE Z the spindle rises to before it moves in X and Y. |
A Z Clearance more than 1,500 mm from zero is flagged as beyond reasonable limits.
The tool change and tool measurement travel in X and Y at Z Clearance. Set it high enough that the longest tool clears your work and clamps.
When you change a tool, the spindle rises to Z Clearance and moves to X Position and Y Position, and a message asks you to unload the current tool and load the new tool. Your controller's own pages give its exact sequence, including how you continue and when the new tool is measured.