I am using NSK HES510 speeder spindles (note, multiple) on and off throughout the machining process. Sometimes multiple operations in a row use a speeder, sometimes not. The HES510 has to be manually hooked up each time it is run, so I manually insert them into the spindle (2020 DM-2 fyi) when their turn comes via a stop command inserted by the post. There is currently an "empty" tool change that takes place every time a speeder is used, as I don't keep the speeders in the ATC due to swapping out tools in the extra speeder while one speeder is running (i.e. queuing up the tool for the next speeder operation). Hopefully that all makes sense.
What would be nice is a way to activate a new tool without actually calling an M6 tool change. Calling the M6 doesn't only physically change the tool, it activates the tool in the offset table, which obviously affects cutting offsets. If there is a way to activate a tool without going through the tool change, it will save the time of closing the door, empty tool change, inserting new speeder. Not sure if there is a way to program in this sort of "tool change".
What would be nice is a way to activate a new tool without actually calling an M6 tool change. Calling the M6 doesn't only physically change the tool, it activates the tool in the offset table, which obviously affects cutting offsets. If there is a way to activate a tool without going through the tool change, it will save the time of closing the door, empty tool change, inserting new speeder. Not sure if there is a way to program in this sort of "tool change".