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Attach a 4332 mounting bracket to the front table crossmember, partially tightening the fasteners.

M8 Roll-in T-Nut

4332 Mounting Bracket

M8 x 16mm Button Head Cap Screw

Avid CNC Rotary Axis
Table Top Installation &
Calibration Instructions

 

 

Version 2019Q4.2

© 2019

All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for CNC Rotary Axis

Page 1: ...Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2...

Page 2: ...board for the rotary frame to sit in Use a pocket width of 355mm 14 and depth of 5mm 3 16 Position the rotary frame flush against one edge of the pocket An assembly video is available as a compliment...

Page 3: ...ble Top Installation PRO CNC Machine Type Option For Benchtop installations skip to Section 1 2 Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Re...

Page 4: ...et CRP195 00 PRO SHORT 2 M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw CRP195 00 PRO SHORT 1 M12 Proximity Sensor Cable 20 CRP190 00 BASE 1 NEMA 34 Motor Cable 20 Rotary Electronics 1 CRP195 00 FAST CRP195 00 PRO S...

Page 5: ...ate to the tailstock end of the rotary frame as indicated M8 Roll in T Nut CRP831 01 Bumper Plate M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw 65mm 2 1 2 Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Ins...

Page 6: ...anchor fasteners as indicated M8 Roll in T Nut 40 Series Anchor Fastener M8 x 30mm Socket Head Cap Screw Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All...

Page 7: ...xtrusion to the back of the rotary assembly 4080 Extrusion 140mm 5 1 2 Assembly Note Center the extrusion on the rotary frame Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Versi...

Page 8: ...icated M8 Roll in T Nut M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw CRP190 19 Mounting Bracket Assembly Note Position the bracket flush with the end of the 4080 extrusion Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installati...

Page 9: ...machine table Assembly Note Locating the rotary assembly at the outer edges of the machine table will maximize routing work area Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions V...

Page 10: ...ounting bracket to the rear table crossmember as indicated M8 Roll in T Nut M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Bottom View Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 201...

Page 11: ...he front table crossmember partially tightening the fasteners M8 Roll in T Nut 4332 Mounting Bracket M8 x 16mm Button Head Cap Screw Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instruction...

Page 12: ...to the rotary frame as indicated partially tightening the fasteners M8 Roll in T Nut M8 x 16mm Button Head Cap Screw Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4...

Page 13: ...1 1 1 9 Use this process to install brackets at the four indicated locations 3 4 2 1 Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 14: ...y Length Option This step is only applicable for rotary frame lengths 1850mm 72 and longer 7 8 6 5 Assembly Note These mid support brackets will not be tightened until the Mid Support Calibration sect...

Page 15: ...the rotary frame until the measurements are within 1mm 1 32 of each other MEASURE MEASURE Assembly Note Final alignment of the rotary frame will occur in the Calibration Section Avid CNC Rotary Axis T...

Page 16: ...1 1 1 12 Fully tighten the indicated mounting brackets Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 17: ...2019 will use the X sensor port Motor Cable M12 Proximity Sensor Cable A Sensor Port A Motor Port Assembly Note For PRO machines purchased prior to 2019 an M12 splitter is required to connect the X an...

Page 18: ...Installation Benchtop Machine Type Option To continue with PRO CNC installations skip to Section 1 3 Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rig...

Page 19: ...t CRP195 00 BTP 2 M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw CRP195 00 BTP 1 M12 Proximity Sensor Cable 20 CRP190 00 BASE 1 NEMA 34 Motor Cable 20 Rotary Electronics 1 CRP195 00 FAST CRP195 00 BTP 2 40 Series An...

Page 20: ...ate to the tailstock end of the rotary frame as indicated M8 Roll in T Nut CRP831 01 Bumper Plate M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw 65mm 2 1 2 Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Ins...

Page 21: ...licable for Benchtop PRO installations M8 Roll in T Nut CRP190 19 Headstock Mounting Bracket M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Bottom View Assembly Note Center the bracket on the rotary frame Avid CNC R...

Page 22: ...ype Option This step is only applicable for Benchtop PRO installations M8 Roll in T Nut 40 Series Anchor Fastener M8 x 30mm Socket Head Cap Screw Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibratio...

Page 23: ...fasteners Machine Type Option This step is only applicable for Benchtop PRO installations 4080 Extrusion 122mm 4 3 4 Assembly Note Use the upper t slot of the rear table crossmember Avid CNC Rotary A...

Page 24: ...ated and fully tighten the fasteners Machine Type Option This step is only applicable for Benchtop PRO installations 137mm 5 3 8 Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Ve...

Page 25: ...ary assembly on the machine table Assembly Note Some parts of the machine are hidden for illustrative purposes Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 201...

Page 26: ...only applicable for Benchtop Standard installations 146mm 5 3 4 Assembly Note Measurement shown is from the back of the table crossmember to the back of the rotary frame Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top...

Page 27: ...usion as indicated Machine Type Option This step is only applicable for Benchtop PRO installations M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Bottom View Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration I...

Page 28: ...he front table crossmember partially tightening the fasteners M8 Roll in T Nut 4332 Mounting Bracket M8 x 16mm Button Head Cap Screw Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instruction...

Page 29: ...to the rotary frame as indicated partially tightening the fasteners M8 Roll in T Nut M8 x 16mm Button Head Cap Screw Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4...

Page 30: ...1 2 1 11 Use this process to install brackets at the four indicated locations 3 4 2 1 Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 31: ...1 2 1 12 Fully tighten the indicated mounting brackets Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 32: ...ed prior to October 2019 will use the X sensor port A Sensor Port A Motor Port Motor Cable M12 Proximity Sensor Cable Assembly Note An M12 splitter is required to connect the X and X limit switches to...

Page 33: ...calibration procedure in this section will need to be completed each time the rotary assembly is installed on the CNC machine Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Vers...

Page 34: ...1 ER20 8mm Collet 1 CRP195 00 FAST CRP195 00 PRO SHORT 1 M8 x 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw 1 M8 Hex Jam Nut Required Tools 6mm Ball End Allen Wrench 13mm Combination Wrench Auto Z and Corner Finding To...

Page 35: ...d Corner Finding Touch Plate Follow the instructions below to configure Mach4 for use with your rotary axis Mach4 Usage Note If you have not previously installed and configured Mach4 for your CNC mach...

Page 36: ...elect the appropriate length of your rotary axis Save these changes Mach4 Usage Note If you have already configured Mach4 with these rotary options you do not need to save any changes Avid CNC Rotary...

Page 37: ...bled cutting method Mach4 Usage Note The Machine Setup Notes will list any motor sensor connections that may need to be changed when using rotary Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibratio...

Page 38: ...your machine 1 3 2 1 Insert the M8 dowel pin into your spindle using the supplied 8mm ER20 collet Beveled end into spindle 8mm x 120mm Dowel Pin Assembly Note Ensure the beveled end is inserted in th...

Page 39: ...tail stock at the front table crossmember as indicated Lock the tail stock in place using the spring plungers Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019...

Page 40: ...plate on the touch plate isolator Position the bottom of the dowel pin roughly 25mm 1 above the center of the touch plate Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2...

Page 41: ...3 2 4 Ensure the magnet from the touch plate is attached to the dowel pin in the spindle Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 42: ...Auto Z Touch Plate button Mach4 Usage Note You will need to Enable Mach4 to allow access to the Auto Z Touch Plate button Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2...

Page 43: ...2 6 There will now be a Rotary tab with rotary specific touch off and calibration functions Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reser...

Page 44: ...the Mounting Type and Orientation of your rotary assembly The Diagram buttons show the orientation for each Mounting Orientation option Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instruc...

Page 45: ...1 3 2 8 Enter the tool diameter of 8 and select mm for the units Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 46: ...e Alignment button Mach4 Usage Note Use of the Rotary Touch Operations require your X Y and Z axes to be homed Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 201...

Page 47: ...probe the first position Mach4 Usage Note The images and instructions shown in Mach4 will differ depending on your mounting type mounting orientation and rotary frame length Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table...

Page 48: ...llow the instructions shown in Mach4 for Rotary Frame Alignment Step 2 to probe the second position Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Right...

Page 49: ...End Amount to raise the designated end of the rotary frame This will level the rotary frame in relation to your machine table Assembly Note The following steps will describe how to adjust the rotary...

Page 50: ...cated corners loosen the bracket fasteners Assembly Note DO NOT loosen the fasteners at the fourth unmarked corner Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2...

Page 51: ...k bracket fasteners Machine Type Option This step is applicable only for PRO CNC and Benchtop PRO installations Bottom View Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version...

Page 52: ...Adjust the frame in the direction and amount that was shown on the screen in Mach4 Step 1 3 2 12 Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights...

Page 53: ...1 3 2 16 At the three indicated corners tighten the fasteners Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 54: ...on the screen in Mach4 Assembly Note If shim stock is not available aluminum foil can be used Typical heavy duty aluminum foil is 0 024mm 0 001 thick Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calib...

Page 55: ...n the brackets attaching the rotary frame to the machine table Assembly Note Shimming at the tailstock end will follow the same procedure Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instru...

Page 56: ...ry frame and machine table crossmembers the appropriate amount Assembly Note Shim equally on each side of the rotary frame Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version...

Page 57: ...1 3 2 20 Tighten the bracket fasteners Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 58: ...more than once to achieve proper alignment Rotary Length Option If your rotary frame is 1850mm 72 or longer continue to Section 1 3 3 If your rotary frame is 1550mm 61 or shorter click the Exit Frame...

Page 59: ...on the tailstock at one of the mid support locations lock in place Position the spindle over the touch plate as indicated Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2...

Page 60: ...the instructions shown in Mach4 for Rotary Frame Alignment Step 5 to probe at the mid support location Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All R...

Page 61: ...1 3 3 3 You will now see an amount to shim at the mid support location Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 62: ...3 3 4 Shim the appropriate amount between the rotary frame and machine table crossmember Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 63: ...1 3 3 5 Tighten the bracket fasteners Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 64: ...routine If no more adjustments are required click the Exit Frame Alignment button Assembly Note Repeat the mid support procedure if you have mid support brackets at multiple locations Avid CNC Rotary...

Page 65: ...headstock bracket to the machine table crossmember Machine Type Option This section is applicable only from PRO CNC and Benchtop PRO installations Bottom View Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installat...

Page 66: ...the indicated fasteners hand tightening only M8 Hex Jam Nut M8 x 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw Bottom View Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All R...

Page 67: ...1 3 4 3 Tighten an additional 1 8 turn Bottom View Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 68: ...1 3 4 4 Fully tighten the remaining fasteners and jam nut Bottom View Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 69: ...rotary fixture offsets This procedure will only need to be completed during initial assembly and installation Caution Before continuing it is highly recommended to fully read section 1 4 Touch Plate O...

Page 70: ...1 CRP193 00 CRP190 00 BASE 1 M8 x 120mm Dowel Pin 1 ER20 8mm Collet 1 CRP193 01 Rotary Chuck Locating Pin Required Tools Auto Z and Corner Finding Touch Plate Mach4 CNC Controller Software from Avid...

Page 71: ...Position the preinstalled busing at the end of the chuck locating pin as indicated CRP193 01 Chuck Locating Pin Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2...

Page 72: ...Pin into the chuck CRP193 01 Chuck Locating Pin Assembly Note The wire on the Chuck Locating Pin is not shown in all images Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version...

Page 73: ...1 4 1 3 With the flange of the bushing flush against the chuck jaws tighten the chuck Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 74: ...1 4 1 4 Remove the tailstock live center Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 75: ...ck as indicated and lock in place Ensure the magnet from the touch plate is attached to the dowel pin in the spindle Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4...

Page 76: ...1 4 1 6 Set the tool diameter to 8mm Click the Set Touch Plate Offset button Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

Page 77: ...w the instructions shown in Mach4 for Set Touch Plate Offset Step 1 to probe the touch plate location Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rig...

Page 78: ...ront View Caution The probing routine will probe the top of the Chuck Locating Pin followed be each side Ensure there will be ample clearance between the collet nut and chuck jaws Avid CNC Rotary Axis...

Page 79: ...he spindle Connect the magnet from the Chuck Locating Pin to the touch plate Caution Failure to attach the magnets as described can cause the machine to crash Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installati...

Page 80: ...low the instructions shown in Mach4 for Set Touch Plate Offset Step 2 to probe the Chuck Locating Pin Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rig...

Page 81: ...1 4 1 11 The touch plate is now ready to be used with your rotary assembly Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4 2 2019 All Rights Reserved...

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