MASSO switch work offset G54 to G59?

Elite Series (Masso & Redline) (Gen 1)
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Trying to learn, how do i switch, set multiple work offset G54 to G59? Do i use the mdi editor command G55 then use probe, then G56 and use probe again to save, and so on…

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Patrik,
Short answer is yes. When you probe G55, G56, etc., you will see those positions on the F4 page, and they are in non-volatile memory (until you change them again), and will remain virtually forever. The real question is can you label and locate materials accurately on the spoil board, such as a fence or corner. While you’re there you might as well set up a “park” position, I have mine at x=30, y=30, Z= minus 1, that sets the z with a little room for homing the next time.

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Hey Patrik,

the different set of coordinate systems and all of the g-code language was created when CNC operators wrote their programs in g-code. G55ff. was an easy way to run the same toolpath on a set of up to nine workpieces clamped on the worksurface or set at fences in a regular interval.

With the advent of CAD/CAM software, such coordinate systems on the g-code level are no more necessary since you could program them with the CAD/CAM program. When 3D modeling, you can easily clone an object and put several of them side by side in a g-code toolpath.

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Thanks, that was clever, didn’t think of that.