cutting multiple setups

[ashley]

I can't find the answer to this anywhere.  I'm brand new to cnc and I need to know how to cut with multiple setups.  I am using Fusion 360 and in my cam I need to use two different types of endmills.  I made two setups, but how do I make sure when I g-code that both setups go into that code?  Does the machine automatically home in between?  Do I need to use two different g-codes or just one g-code?  If only one g-code how do I get both setups on the code?  I hope this makes sense.  I really could use the help.  thank you! 
Ashley

[Mototech]

I use one program for each tool. There are ways to create and run one program that stops and waits for you to do a tool change, but I've never looked into it.

You just gotta re-zero your z axis after changing tools.

[Mototech]

Also, I use a program called nc corrector to get an idea of what the tool is going to do. Fusion has the same feature built in, but I like a second opinion.

nc-corrector.inf.ua/index_EN.htm

[aclee]

I’m also using Fusion 360 and I’m running a project right now with 4 tool changes. In cam, I have 1 setup with 4 milling operations... 1 for each tool. If I’m not mistaken, if you right click on the “setup” and post process, it writes gcode for all operations in 1 file and you can set the time in between tool changes. I personally right click each milling “operation” and save each file individually. Mainly because I don’t want to be on a time clock to change a tool. When 1 file is complete, I command X0 Y0 and raise the z axis to change the tool and then lower it so I can rezero. Because I haven’t moved my X or Y, I reset them all to zero and then reload the next file.

[Bruce]

Same here, I save each tool path as a separate file and just zero the Z.