Two setups and tool order

[JJackrabbit]

Hello

I have a question about different setups and the tool order.

I use allot of fixtures. Because of the clamp design the parts are clamped against each other.

For example I have 16 parts total on the fixture. 8 Parts in the normal position and 8 parts 180 degrees turned. So the parts face each other with their backside.

Next step is to make a CAM patern. Works great, very easy.

But the issue is that I can't use the same setup for the parts that are 180 degrees turned (they use the same toolpaths, only 180 degrees turned).

So I need to make a new setup.

When I'm ready I select both setups and post-process to gcode.

Problem is...the program is seperated in 2 parts. One for the first setup  and one for the second setup.

Instead of using tool 1 to machine everything. It only machines setup 1. Changes to tool 2 and machines setup 1..and so on.

After everything is done it will start again for setup 2.

What I want (without the need to copy all the code and paste it in the right format) is that it machines with tool 1 for both setups first. Once tool 1 is done...it should go further with tool 2 for both setups.

Is this possible?

[AmandaFowler]

Hi @JJackrabbit,

This should be possible but it depends on the post processor that you're using. Certain ones may have the ability to handle multiple WCS otherwise it may require a post modification. For that, you might want to head over to the post processor forums.

It's hard to say without seeing what your setup is but another option may be to do these operations in the same setup using the tool orientation fields (for example, this would work if you're using an a axis on your machine for your fixturing) or doing a circular pattern in the same setup. Would you be able to post your file so it'll be a little easier to understand your setup? 

[JJackrabbit]

Sorry for my late reply

I found a solution by activating 'reorder to minimize toolchangers' before postprocessing.

Now I does OP1 for all my setups, before changing to a different tool