5 Using the Control Software
5.3 Software Interface
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Configure
ATC
Opens the
Configure ATC
window. In this
window you
specify which tool
is positioned in
each of the tool
ATC locations.
The tools must first
be defined using
the Setup Tool
Library window.
Select a tool station from the
Tool Station Use
drop-down list.
Select the tool that is positioned in that station from the
Tool in
This Station
drop-down list.
Select Tool -
Opens the Select
Tool for Use
window.
This window
allows you to
select a different
tool to be moved
to milling position.
The Tool drop-down list lists all tools defined in the Confugure ATC
window.
If you select a tool that is:
Currently configured within the ATC (in the Configure ATC
window), then click
Change Tool
. The machine will move
to load the new tool in the spindle.
Not configured within the tool ATC, click
Select Tool
. The
Configure ATC window is displayed.
Select Tool
From
Indicates which
tool is currently in
the spindle, and
allows you to
select a different
tool to be inserted
into the spindle.
The number displayed in the toolbar icon indicates which tool is in
the spindle. You can select a different tool to be inserted into the
spindle
