T - Tool Number
This Gcode is used to specify the required Tool to be used for the following tool path.
The tool number is used on conjunction with the M06 Gcode command.
The Tool number must come before the M06 command or unpredictable results may follow.
If the specified tool is already loaded the tool change command will be ignored.
Syntax & Parameters
- T Value - This defines the feed rate the machine will use for the specified operation.
Tool numbers and Multi-Head
MASSO has designated tools for different meads
Tool 0 - Dry Run Laser
Tools 1 to 100 - Main Spindle tools
Tools 101 - Multi Spindle 1
Tools 102 - Multi Spindle 2
Tools 103 - Multi Spindle 3
Tools 104 - Multi Spindle 4
Tool 111 - Engraving Laser
Tool 112 - Plasma
Tool 113 - Oxy Torch
Tool 114 - Water Jet
Tool 115 - Scribe Tool
Tool 116 - Pen 1
Tool 117 - Pen 2
Tool 118 - Camera
Example program
N10 T01 M06
In this example the T01 specifies that you want to change to tool 01 and the M06 changes the tool.
CAUTION: The Tool number must come before the M06 command or unpredictable results may follow.