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What we need to be able to use tool belt simulation in our work.
Must haves to make it work.
1. Multiple belts. Many of our machines have multiple belts. 2, 3 or 4 tool belts.
In some cases the maximum "Z" length of the tool varies based on the belt it is in.
Some machines have belts where tools are selected directly from the belt it is in.
Some are tied together so when belt 1 turns so does belt 2, but still select directly from the belt.
Others take tools from belt 2 and load it into a "ready" station in belt 1 then this rotates to a pre-select location.
Each tool is returned to its original belt/pocket when multiple belts are used. Random pocket return is not an option.
2. When using a belt, support selecting the T word, 8 digit tool number vs. matching the T word to a pocket. That is how the machine works. We code T12345678 and it rotates the belt and selects from the correct belt based on the pocket the tool is assigned to.
3. When loading the project, automatically load the belt with the defined tools in the .tls file. Start at a set pot number and then add them to the belt(s) until all tools are loaded. If desired, we can modify the pots-to-tools list and save it in a file to be re-used as needed.
Nice to haves.
1. Time calculated for preselect only matters when tool change calls the tool before pre-select is done. Example Belt 1 takes 15 seconds max to ready a tool, belt 2 takes 45 seconds. If the Tool change is called 20 seconds after the preselect then if the tool was in belt 1, 0 time added for preselect, when in belt 2. 25 seconds added for pre-select.
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