Tormach 770MX, Owner'S Manual

Page: 3 / 13

2.1 SETUP
Complete the following steps in the order listed:
2.1.1 Required Tools 3
2.1.2 Air Requirements 3
2.1.3 Prepare the Machine 3
2.1.4 Install the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) 3
2.1.5 Make Final Alignments to the Automatic Tool Changer
(ATC) 9
2.1.1 Required Tools
This procedure requires the following tools. Collect them before you
begin.
Required Tools for Installation
l
1-1/2 in. adjustable wrench
l
16 mm and 19 mm open-ended wrench
l
Marker
l
Metric hex wrench set
l
Phillips screwdriver
l
Small, flat-head screwdriver
l
Snips
l
Socket wrench, 13 mm socket, and (optionally) an extender
Required Tools for Verification
l
BT30 tool holder (for alignment rod)
l
Machinist's square, between 6 in. and 9 in. (152 mm and 229
mm)
l
Straight rod (for BT30 tool holder), between 8 in. and 12 in.
(203 mm and 305 mm)
2.1.2 Air Requirements
You must verify that the site conforms to the following air supply
requirements.
l
Air Pressure Between 90 psi and 120 psi (620 kPa to 825
kPa).
If the air supply is more than 120 psi (825 kPa), you must use
a regulator.
l
Dry Air We recommend using a compressed air dryer,
desiccator, or filter between the air compressor and the
machine.
l
Lubricated Air You must lubricate the air with air tool oil.
Use the FRL Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (PN 32457) or similar
for this purpose.
2.1.3 Prepare the Machine
1. If there's a tool holder in the spindle, remove it.
2. Remove any accessories or fixtures from the machine table.
3. Center the machine table: from the PathPilot interface, in the
MDI Line DRO field, type the command for your machine's
center position, as detailed in the following table. Then select
the Enter key.
Machine Command
1100M and
1100MX
G20 G53 G1 X9 Y-5.5 Z0 F20
770M, 770MX,
and PCNC 770
G20 G53 G1 X7 Y-3.75 Z0 F20
PCNC 440 G20 G53 G1 X5 Y-3.125 Z0 F20
PCNC 1100
G20 G53 G1 X9 Y-4.75 Z0 F20
WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard: You must power
off the machine before making any electrical
connections. If you don't, there's a risk of
electrocution or shock.
4. Power off the machine and the PathPilot controller.
a. Push in the Emergency Stop button on the operator box,
which removes power to motion control.
b. From the PathPilot interface, select Exit .
c. Turn the Main Disconnect switch to OFF on the side of the
electrical cabinet.
2.1.4 Install the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)
Complete the following steps in the order listed:
Disassemble the Power Drawbar Button 3
Install the Air Cylinder 4
Mount the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Bracket 4
Install the Main Assembly 5
Level the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) 5
Make Air Connections 8
Make Electrical Connections 8
Verify the Installation 8
Disassemble the Power Drawbar Button
1. Disconnect the shop air supply from the machine.
2. Remove four M5 × 0.8 - 10 mm button head cap screws that
secure the Power Drawbar button cover.
Page 3
©Tormach® 2019
Specifications subject to change without notice. tormach.com
TD10627: Owner's Guide: 770MX Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) (1019A)
TECHNICAL DOCUMENT