IMPORTANT! Please read this section before you begin installing your Automatic Tool Changer (ATC).
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Product Information
Product: Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) for 1100M (PN 38400)
The Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) holds up to 12 tools in a single tray. If your program requires more tools, the ATC changes tools automatically for all tools assigned to the tray, and pauses for a manual tool change for all tools not assigned to the tray.
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NOTE: If any items are missing, we can help. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.
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If there's a tool holder in the spindle, remove it.
Remove any accessories or fixtures from the machine table.
Center the machine table: from the PathPilot interface, in the MDI Line DRO field, type G20 G53 G1 X9 Y-5.5 Z0 F20. Then select the Enter key.
IMPORTANT! You must update your controller to the latest version of PathPilot before installing and operating the Automatic Tool Changer. If you don't, there's a risk that the ATC could become inoperable.Update your controller: From the Status tab, select Update. Then, follow the on-screen instructions. Once the controller is updated to the latest version of PathPilot, go to Step 5.
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.Power off the machine and the PathPilot controller.
Push in the machine's red Emergency Stop button, which removes power to motion control.
From the PathPilot interface, select Exit.
Turn the Main Disconnect switch to OFF on the side of the electrical cabinet.
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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.
Air Volume For successive back-to-back tool changes, at least 2 cfm at 90 psi is required.
Exact air volume depends on the frequency of tool changes.
Dry Air We recommend using a compressed air dryer, desiccator, or filter between the air compressor and the machine.
Lubricated Air You must lubricate the air with air tool oil.
Use the FRL Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (PN 32457) (included with the power drawbar kit) for this purpose.
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Remove the four preinstalled M8 × 1.25 - 16 mm socket head cap screws and washers from the bottom of the ATC electrical cabinet. Then, set all aside for later use.
CAUTION! Team Lift Required: You must have the aid of more than one person to lift and move the object. The object is heavy, and lifting it by yourself can cause serious injury.Lift the ATC main assembly on to the mounting bracket.
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Cut the cable tie that secures the ATC cables and plastic tubes together with snips.
Route the loose ends of the two 1/4 in. plastic tubes connected to the ATC main assembly through the enclosure knockout, up the energy chain, and toward the Power Drawbar.
WARNING! Crush Hazard: If the ATC isn't completely retracted, it could move once the air is reconnected. When you reconnect the air, you must keep your hands away from the ATC.the loose ends of the 1/4 in. plastic tubes in the following order:
Connect the Retract (PDB Bottom) airline to the bottom push-to-connect elbow on the Power Drawbar.
Connect the Advance (PDB Top) airline to the top push-to-connect elbow on the Power Drawbar
Connect the air supply line from the FRL to the air in port in the ATC main assembly, as shown in the following image.
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NOTE: If the VFD Running light did not come on in the previous step, we can help. Create a support ticket with Tormach Technical Support at tormach.com/how-to-submit-a-support-ticket for guidance on how to proceed.
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