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Torchmate Version 4 Multi-Tool Set up Guide


First, you will want to open up Torchmate CAD (Version 7.1.1, 8.1, or EDU is compatible). Go to [Machine > Tool Library]

CAD tool library

Next you will notice the current tools you have in your library.

CAD current tools

This is where you will add your Plate Marker tool. To create a new tool, simply start typing in the “Name” box. After typing in Plate Marker, click on “D1” which is highlighted below. Change “D1” to “0.030”.

plate marker D1

Hit the “Enter” key on the keyboard and it will turn blue. Now click on “Turret” and change it to “2” and hit “Enter” on the keyboard.

plate marker turret

Finally, click on “Add” and you will notice the Plate Marker will be added to the list.

add plate marker

Now go to [Machine > Machining Defaults]

machining defaults

Click the arrow on “Selected Driver” and scroll down to “Torchmate Dual Tool Driver” and select it. Now click “Apply” and you’re done!

 dual tool driver

For the next phase of the setup, you will work in the Torchmate 4 Driver Software. Navigate to [Configuration > Programming > M-Code Definitions].

configuration

On the next screen you will notice a list of M-Codes and their descriptions.

m code

You will need to change the “50” to “22” and “51” to “23” so that it looks like the picture below:

m code definitions

Next you will move down that same screen and change the “22” to “50” and “23” to “51” so that it looks like the picture below:

control output

Now you will need to edit the macro associated with those M-Codes (50 and 51). If you click on the text that says, “IF #CURRTOO…” then a pop up arrow will appear.

 multi tool start

Click on that arrow and an “Edit M-Code Macro” window will pop up.

m code macro

Where it says, 

ELSEIF #CURRTOOL = 1 THEN 

M50 

M101 I1 “No Pierce Signal From AVHC” 

Change the “50” to “22” so it looks like the picture below:

currtool

Click “OK” and then open the “Edit M-Code Macro” window for M-Code 23.

m code 23

You should see this:

m code 23 macro

Where it says, 

ELSEIF #CURRTOOL = 1 THEN 

M51 

Change the “51” to “23” so it looks like the picture below:

m51

Click “OK”.

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