STEPCRAFT MM-1000, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual, Page: 12 / 26

12
3.2 I
NSERTING THE
C
ONTROL
M
ODULE INTO THE
S
TEPCRAFT
S
WITCH
-B
OX
If you have bought both components simultaneously, this task has already been managed by
STEPCRAFT. Proceed with point 4.3.
If you have bought these components separately, the assembly has not taken place yet. You can find all
the information in the documentation for the STEPCRAFT Switch-Box.
3.3 P
NEUMATIC
C
ONNECTION OF THE
T
OOL
C
HANGER
The TC is being connected to the air outlet of the STEPCRAFT Switch-Box with the hose enclosed
(ø 6 mm). Please hold this hose only as long as needed.
The air inlet of the STEPCRAFT Switch-Box is being connected to the outlet of the compressor. You will
find suitable adapters among the accessories (point 3.12). The compressor should supply between 8
and 10 bar compressed air.
3.4 E
LECTRIC
C
ONNECTION OF THE
S
WITCH
-B
OX
Connect the Switch-Box with the STEPCRAFT CNC System using the enclosed 15-pin connecting
cable.
Afterwards, connect the STEPCRAFT Switch-Box with the Switchable Socket using the supplied 15-pin
connecting cable. Insert the supply of the spindle into the Switchable Socket.
3.5 I
NSTALLATION OF THE
T
OOL
C
HANGER ON THE
S
TEPCRAFT
CNC S
YSTEM
Insert the clamping surface (part 2, point 2.1) of the TC completely into the ø 43 mm Euro-neck intake of
your STEPCRAFT CNC System. The locating surface of the TC should rest upon the orange Euro-neck
collar. Now, clamp the TC by tightening the tensioning screw of the Euro-neck collar.
3.6 I
NSTALLATION OF THE
T
OOL
M
AGAZINE
We recommend the mounting of the magazine at the right rear of the machine in X-orientation.
This position will always be circuited during a reference movement. Thus, it will get the least in the way
and the risk of a collision is minimized. It is sufficient for the center of the tool pockets to be barely
positioned in the travel range of the Y-axis. The following illustration shows the position of the holes
(ø 5 mm with M6 thread), with the dimensioning of the rear and the right, that need to be drilled into the
machine table. These dimensions are valid for all sizes of the STEPCRAFT 1 as well as the
STEPCRAFT 2 machine series. If you want to attach a second tool magazine (and extend to 12 tool
pockets), you can find the respective drill positions in parentheses.
Tip: Drill the holes precisely, only an absolutely plane magazine can be easily setup in the software.
The dimensions are measured on the dismounted plate.
Machine table STEPCRAFT 1 series:
Machine table STEPCRAFT 2 series: