Loading tools when prompted

Mill
1

When the control prompts me to “load tool #2”, can I then go jog the Z axis down, load the tool and then simply press cycle start or will I lose my height?

2

Roy,

While in a program you can not jog the machine, no. You need to load the tool where the Z axis sits.

Thank you,
Norman

3

So, then make my G30 position so the nut is exposed?
Thanks

4

I just tried that, but the tool is sitting below the part when the nut is exposed. How would one address that?

5

Roy,

Im not sure what you mean by “the nut is exposed”, but generally G30 is set with the Z axis at or near home position.

Thank you,
Norman