I have more than 100 programs created with alphaCam,
Each of them perform a routine twice, once on each side of table.
This allows operator to remove and replace stock on one side while otherside is being cut.
I now need to edit each by adding code after the first operation that;
1) raises the head? (may not be correct term)
2)moves the head to a specified location like X10,y20,z0
3) turns off spindle and wait for input to repeat first operation.
Due to changes in our process we are now using just one side of table and operator stops the machine by breaking light curtain, turns machine to manual, raises spindle, turns it off and moves head out of the way to remove and replace stock. hits reset on the consol for the program then starts the routine over.
I would like to have this done automatically and just have the machine wait for operator to change stock and press the cycle start button.
I did not see a way to post attachment and was not sure if I should post code in this block
advice please.