8. If the tool's shank isn't aligned, do the following:
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Adjust the Alignment of the Tool in the Y Direction
(toward or away from the Z column)
Determine if the
tray must move clockwise or counterclockwise. From the
PathPilot interface, in the
ATC
tab, either select
--
to step
the tool tray counterclockwise or
++
to step the tool tray
clockwise.
Figure 2-48: Moving the tool tray clockwise or
counterclockwise.
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Adjust the Alignment of the Tool in the X Direction
(left or right)
Determine if the tray must move left or
right. Use two wrenches to loosen the jam nut on the end
of the cylinder rod, making sure that you don't spin the rod
end when adjusting the jam nut. Then, either turn the rod
end one-half turn further on to the cylinder rod to move the
tool tray to the left, or turn it one-half turn off of the
cylinder rod to move the tool tray to the right. Once
finished, tighten the jam nut.
Figure 2-49: Moving the tool tray left or right.
Repeat adjustments until the tool's shank is concentric with
the collet in the spindle.
9. From the PathPilot interface, on the
ATC
tab, select
Retract
.
Verify the Alignment
1. From the PathPilot interface, select
Go to Tray Load Position
.
2. Slowly jog the Z-axis down (-Z) over the tool’s shank.
3. Verify that the tool’s shank moves freely into the collet.
4. Depending on the tool's shank movement, do one of the
following:
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Moves Freely
Go to "Set the Tool Change Height"
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Doesn't Move Freely
This indicates that the ATC is
misaligned and you must realign it. Go to "Adjust the Tool
Tray Load Position" (on the previous page).
Set the Tool Change Height
1. From the PathPilot interface, slowly jog the Z-axis down (-Z)
over the tool. Stop jogging when the spindle nose just makes
contact with the shoulder of the tool holder.
2. On the
ATC
tab, select
Set TC POS
.
Figure 2-50: Set TC POS button on the ATC tab.
The tool change position is set.
Adjust for Rotational Play
There's a small amount of rotational play built into the Automatic
Tool Changer (ATC) carousel. This play allows for some
misalignment during tool changes, and you must adjust for it in both
directions. The taper on the tool shank also helps align the tool
during a tool change.
To adjust for rotational play:
1. From the PathPilot interface, on the
ATC
tab, select
Tray Fwd
to rotate the tray clockwise (forward) one full tool slot.
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