[kvom]

You can certainly run it that way - just don't change the default settings. But NOT having mapping requires the CAM to re-number the tools, which means you MUST move the tools around in the ATC for each job, even if you already have all necessary tools in there, bu just in the wrong order. It's a simple feature, and need not be used it you don't want to.

Regards,
Ray L.

The two CAM programs I've used to date allow me to specify tool numbers for every OP. As long as the ATC slots are numbered in an easily visible way then that would work for me.

I will say that I don't have TTC and need to measure tool height on every manual change (I have an NM200). If I were to have a Torus with the ATC AND more tool holders than ATC slots, then obviously I'd need to think about mapping, or else modify the tool table in the control each time.

I'd add that the only reason I'd consider selling the NM200 to replace it with a Torus is if the ATC were available, so keep on keeping on.