Split a milling job in several parts without loosing coordinates

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▶  Description of the problem

You plan a very long milling job, for which you'll need to shut down your machine to continue the job later. 

When done carefully, it can be easy to do. But if you don't get prepared well, it is very easy to break an end mill or ruin your stock/parts... 

Here is a quick guide to help you start a job from a certain point in the G-code.

 

▶  Step by step solution

1. Pause - End of first milling session

To end your first milling session, press pause.

  1. Stop the spindle.
    1. Write down the G-code line number on which you paused (ex: 189296).
      1. Write down or take a picture of the Work and Machine coordinates.
        Work coordinates
        Machines coordinates

        2. Resume - Start of the second milling session

        When you are ready to start again the milling session:

        1. Start by checking that the "work" and "machine" coordinates are still as you left them. If not, you can always double click on the value you need to change and enter the correct one.
          1. Start the spindle.
            1. Follow this procedure to restart the milling at the given line:
              1. Select the correct line.
                1. Click on the machine tab.
                  1. Click on "Start options" - "Start From Selected Line"
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