Lathe Roughing - Go to ref point after each cut

[ThickChips]

Hi all,

I am trying to program a lathe roughing cycle to go to a "reference" point after each depth cut in the toolpath.

The purpose is to check the insert and possibly flip it if after each cut. Sounds a bit ridiculous but the actual part in question has extreme length of cut and checking the insert after each depth cut is requested. Hence the need for some sort of reference point away from the part.

Machine is 2axis doosan w/ fanuc.

 

I've attached a test program which is nothing more than a basic roughing toolpath. 

Does anyone have any ideas on how to achieve this? Was hoping to avoid a transform but curious on your ideas.

 

Thanks a lot

 

TEST_PART.mcam

[Werktuigbouwer]

Try toolinspect it should do the trick

[TFarrell9]

3 minutes ago, Werktuigbouwer said:

Try toolinspect it should do the trick

This. You can select the Tool Inspection box in the Parameters page and command whatever condition you want to use, such as per pass in your case.

Edit: I haven't used it in Lathe, but you may need to edit your post processer for proper output at the inspection  points. 

[ThickChips]

You guys are genius! Never even thought to look there! 

This should work. Thanks!