3. Operation
VMCTOPES8D51
3.7.2.2 ARMLESS ATC
In case of ARMLESS ATC, tool change sequence can be excuted by M-code and process
is as followings.
1. Please check continuously the interference with spindle
head and waiting pot, etc. during step execution.
2. If you push the start button too frequently, the state of over-
load can be occured.
Step
Operation
Location
Remark
1
Check machine state
and interference
Machine
– Refer to precau-
tions/ instruction
manual
2
Check tool change condition
– Refer to 4.1
3
Select MDI mode
Main OP.
panel
4
Command tool to be changed with Txx code
NC Panel
5
Execute SPINDLE ORIENTTION by M19 or
SPOS=0
6
Switch tool change ready condition by M31 com-
mand
7
Move magazine to spindle side M33 command
– Refer to 4.5
– Can move if meets
those condition
·
ATC change posi-
tion
·
Complete spindle
orientation
8
Execute spindle tool unclamp by M69 command
9
Move Zaxis to ATC manual position
– Please check
I38.4=”1”
10
Move Zaxis to ATC change position
– ATCPOS2
11
Execute spindle tool clamp by M68 command
12
Move magazine to home position by M32 com-
mand
13
Check machine state and interference
Machine
– Refer to precau-
tions/ instruction
manual
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Inspection/adjustment/maintenance
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