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1 General Instructions .....................................................................................................9
1.1 Information and Explanations to the Operating Instructions ......................................9
1.2 Description of Components ......................................................................................9
1.3 Intended Use .......................................................................................................... 10
2 Design and Function ................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Designation of the Individual Parts of the Tool Change Attachment ....................... 10
2.2 Designation of the Individual Parts of the Tool Magazine ....................................... 10
2.3 Designation of the Individual Parts of the Control Module (incl. Pneumatic Valve) . 10
2.4 Designation of the Auxiliary Tools .......................................................................... 11
3 Start-up ........................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 Mounting the Tool Change Attachment onto the Spindle ........................................ 11
3.2 Inserting the Control Module into the Stepcraft Switch-Box .................................... 12
3.3 Pneumatic Connection of the Tool Changer ........................................................... 12
3.4 Electric Connection of the Switch-Box .................................................................... 12
3.5 Installation of the Tool Changer on the STEPCRAFT CNC System ....................... 12
3.6 Installation of the Tool Magazine ............................................................................ 12
3.7 Handling of ER Collets for SK15............................................................................. 13
3.8 Setup of the Tool Magazine in WinPC-NC .............................................................. 13
3.9 Macro Programming in WinPC-NC ......................................................................... 15
3.9.1 Macro Hold Tool .............................................................................................. 15
3.9.2 Macro Store Tool ............................................................................................. 15
3.10 Test of the Automatic Tool Change Function .......................................................... 16
3.11 Environmental Conditions ...................................................................................... 16
3.12 Optional Accessories .............................................................................................. 17
3.13 Tool Holders SK15 ................................................................................................. 17
3.13.1 Tool Magazine................................................................................................. 17
4 Operation Switch-Box / Tool Change Attachment .................................................... 17
4.1 Operator ................................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Tool Change Attachment / Switch-Box ................................................................... 19
4.3 Emergency Stop Switch ......................................................................................... 19
5 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................. 19
5.1 Dimensions and Weight of the Tool Change Attachment ........................................ 19
5.2 Other Characteristics of the Tool Change Attachment ............................................ 19