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Page 1 Avid CNC Rotary Axis Table Top Installation & Calibration Instructions Version 2019Q4.2...
Page 2 Use a pocket width of 355mm (14") and depth of 5mm (3/16"). Position the rotary frame flush against one edge of the pocket. An assembly video is available as a complimentary guide during installation and calibration of your Avid CNC rotary axis: https://youtu.be/dJZ4IF69yu0 Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2...
Page 3 1.1 Table Top Installation - PRO CNC  Machine Type Option For Benchtop installations, skip to Section 1.2. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 4: Parts And Tools Required
Note: Rotary frames 1850mm (72") and longer will use parts packaged in CRP195-00-PRO-LONG. This kit includes an additional (4) 40-4332 mounting brackets with fasteners. Required Tools: - 6mm Ball-End Allen Wrench - 5mm Allen Wrench - Tape Measure Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 5: Installation Steps
M8 Roll-in T-Nut CRP831-01, Bumper Plate M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Attach a bumper plate to the tailstock end of the rotary frame as indicated. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 6 1.1.1.2 M8 Roll-in T-Nut 40 Series Anchor Fastener M8 x 30mm Socket Head Cap Screw Assemble anchor fasteners as indicated. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 7 4080 Extrusion, 140mm (5-1/2") Attach the 140mm (5-1/2") 4080 extrusion to the back of the rotary assembly.  Assembly Note Center the extrusion on the rotary frame. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 8 M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Attach the headstock mounting bracket to the extrusion as indicated.  Assembly Note Position the bracket flush with the end of the 4080 extrusion. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 9 Place the rotary assembly on the machine table.  Assembly Note Locating the rotary assembly at the outer edges of the machine table will maximize routing work area. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019...
Page 10: Bottom View
1.1.1.6 M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw M8 Roll-in T-Nut Bottom View Attach the headstock mounting bracket to the rear table crossmember as indicated. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 11 M8 x 16mm Button Head Cap Screw 4332 Mounting Bracket M8 Roll-in T-Nut Attach a 4332 mounting bracket to the front table crossmember, partially tightening the fasteners. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 12 1.1.1.8 M8 Roll-in T-Nut M8 x 16mm Button Head Cap Screw Attach the bracket to the rotary frame as indicated, partially tightening the fasteners. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 13 1.1.1.9 Use this process to install brackets at the four indicated locations. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 14 Install an additional four brackets along the middle of the rotary frame, leaving the fasteners loose.  Assembly Note These mid-support brackets will not be tightened until the Mid-Support Calibration section. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019...
Page 15 Adjust the rotary frame until the measurements are within 1mm (1/32") of each other.  Assembly Note Final alignment of the rotary frame will occur in the Calibration Section. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019...
Page 17 Assembly Note For PRO machines purchased prior to 2019, an M12 splitter is required to connect the X+ and X- limit switches to the X- port on the control box. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation &...
Page 18 1.2 Table Top Installation - Benchtop  Machine Type Option To continue with PRO CNC installations, skip to Section 1.3. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 19: Parts And Tools Required
Note: Benchtop Standard installation parts will be packaged in CRP195-00-SHORT and does not include the 4080 extrusion, CRP190-19, or CRP195-00-FAST. Required Tools: - 6mm Ball-End Allen Wrench - 5mm Allen Wrench - Tape Measure Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 20 M8 Roll-in T-Nut CRP831-01, Bumper Plate M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Attach a bumper plate to the tailstock end of the rotary frame as indicated. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 21 M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Bottom View Attach the headstock mounting bracket as indicated.  Assembly Note Center the bracket on the rotary frame. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 22 This step is only applicable for Benchtop PRO installations. M8 Roll-in T-Nut 40 Series Anchor Fastener M8 x 30mm Socket Head Cap Screw Assemble anchor fasteners as indicated. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 23 Attach the 122mm (4-3/4") 4080 extrusion to the rear crossmember, partially tightening the fasteners.  Assembly Note Use the upper t-slot of the rear table crossmember. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 24  Machine Type Option This step is only applicable for Benchtop PRO installations. 137mm (5-3/8") Position the extrusion as indicated and fully tighten the fasteners. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 25 1.2.1.6 Place the rotary assembly on the machine table.  Assembly Note Some parts of the machine are hidden for illustrative purposes. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 26 Position the rotary frame as indicated.  Assembly Note Measurement shown is from the back of the table crossmember to the back of the rotary frame. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 27 This step is only applicable for Benchtop PRO installations. M8 x 16mm Socket Head Cap Screw Bottom View Attach the headstock bracket to the 4080 extrusion as indicated. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019...
Page 28 M8 x 16mm Button Head Cap Screw 4332 Mounting Bracket M8 Roll-in T-Nut Attach a 4332 mounting bracket to the front table crossmember, partially tightening the fasteners. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 29 1.2.1.10 M8 Roll-in T-Nut M8 x 16mm Button Head Cap Screw Attach the bracket to the rotary frame as indicated, partially tightening the fasteners. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 30 1.2.1.11 Use this process to install brackets at the four indicated locations. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 32 October 2019 will use the "X+" sensor port).  Assembly Note An M12 splitter is required to connect the X+ and X- limit switches to the X- port on the control box. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019...
Page 33 1.3 Calibration  Rotary Calibration The calibration procedure in this section will need to be completed each time the rotary assembly is installed on the CNC machine. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 34: Parts And Tools Required
Required Tools: - 6mm Ball-End Allen Wrench - 13mm Combination Wrench - Auto Z and Corner Finding Touch Plate - Mach4 CNC Controller Software from Avid CNC Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 35 1.3.1 Mach4 Setup The instructions for calibrating your Avid CNC Rotary Axis make use of Avid CNC's version of Mach4 CNC controller software (ensure you have v1.0.4 or newer) and the Auto Z and Corner Finding Touch Plate. Follow the instructions below to configure Mach4 for use with your rotary axis.
Page 36 1.3.1.1 In the Avid Mach4 Configuration menu, select the Avid CNC Rotary Axis 4th Axis option. Select the appropriate length of your rotary axis. Save these changes.  Mach4 Usage Note If you have already configured Mach4 with these rotary options, you do not need to save any changes.
Page 37 Tab, select a Rotary Axis Enabled cutting method.  Mach4 Usage Note The Machine Setup Notes will list any motor/sensor connections that may need to be changed when using rotary. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019...
Page 38: Frame Alignment
Insert the M8 dowel pin into your spindle using the supplied 8mm ER20 collet.  Assembly Note Ensure the beveled end is inserted in the spindle. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 39 1.3.2.2 Position the tail stock at the front table crossmember as indicated. Lock the tail stock in place using the spring plungers. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 40 1.3.2.3 Place your auto Z touch plate on the touch plate isolator. Position the bottom of the dowel pin roughly 25mm (1") above the center of the touch plate. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019...
Page 41 1.3.2.4 Ensure the magnet from the touch plate is attached to the dowel pin in the spindle. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 42 Open Mach4 and click the Auto Z Touch Plate button.  Mach4 Usage Note You will need to "Enable" Mach4 to allow access to the Auto Z Touch Plate button. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019...
Page 43 1.3.2.6 There will now be a Rotary tab with rotary-specific touch off and calibration functions. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 44 1.3.2.7 In the Rotary Calibration section, select the Mounting Type and Orientation of your rotary assembly. The Diagram buttons show the orientation for each Mounting Orientation option. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 46 1.3.2.9 Click the Frame Alignment button.  Mach4 Usage Note Use of the Rotary Touch Operations require your X, Y, and Z axes to be homed. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 47 Follow the instructions shown in Mach4 for Rotary Frame Alignment: Step 1 to probe the first position.  Mach4 Usage Note The images and instructions shown in Mach4 will differ depending on your mounting type, mounting orientation, and rotary frame length. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 48 1.3.2.11 Follow the instructions shown in Mach4 for Rotary Frame Alignment: Step 2 to probe the second position. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 49 Assembly Note The following steps will describe how to adjust the rotary frame. It is recommended to make adjustments until the values shown above are less than 0.005". Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019...
Page 50 1.3.2.13 At the three indicated corners, loosen the bracket fasteners.  Assembly Note DO NOT loosen the fasteners at the fourth, unmarked corner. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 51: Bottom View
 Machine Type Option This step is applicable only for PRO CNC and Benchtop PRO installations. Bottom View Loosen all of the headstock bracket fasteners. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 52 1.3.2.15 Adjust the frame in the direction and amount that was shown on the screen in Mach4 (Step 1.3.2.12). Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 54 In the following steps, shim at the location indicated on the screen in Mach4.  Assembly Note If shim stock is not available, aluminum foil can be used. Typical heavy-duty aluminum foil is 0.024mm (0.001") thick. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019...
Page 55 At the tailstock or headstock end, loosen the brackets attaching the rotary frame to the machine table.  Assembly Note Shimming at the tailstock end will follow the same procedure. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019...
Page 56 1.3.2.19 Shim in between the rotary frame and machine table crossmembers the appropriate amount.  Assembly Note Shim equally on each side of the rotary frame. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 58 If your rotary frame is 1850mm (72") or longer, continue to Section 1.3.3. If your rotary frame is 1550mm (61") or shorter, click the Exit Frame Alignment button and skip to Section 1.3.4. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation &...
Page 59 1.3.3 Mid-Supports 1.3.3.1 Position the tailstock at one of the mid-support locations, lock in place. Position the spindle over the touch plate as indicated. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 60 1.3.3.2 Follow the instructions shown in Mach4 for Rotary Frame Alignment: Step 5 to probe at the mid-support location. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 62 1.3.3.4 Shim the appropriate amount between the rotary frame and machine table crossmember. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 64 If no more adjustments are required, click the Exit Frame Alignment button.  Assembly Note Repeat the mid-support procedure if you have mid-support brackets at multiple locations. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 65: Bottom View
This section is applicable only from PRO CNC and Benchtop PRO installations. 1.3.4.1 Bottom View Tighten the two fasteners attaching the headstock bracket to the machine table crossmember. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019...
Page 66 1.3.4.2 M8 Hex Jam Nut M8 x 25mm Socket Head Cap Screw Bottom View Insert the indicated fasteners, hand tightening only. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 69 Before continuing, it is highly recommended to fully read section 1.4 Touch Plate Offset to be familiar with the probing routines used. Failure to follow the procedure can cause the machine to crash. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation &...
Page 70 - (1) ER20 8mm Collet - (1) CRP193-01, Rotary Chuck Locating Pin Required Tools: - Auto Z and Corner Finding Touch Plate - Mach4 CNC Controller Software from Avid CNC Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 71: Set Offset
1.4.1 Set Offset 1.4.1.1 CRP193-01 Chuck Locating Pin Position the preinstalled busing at the end of the chuck locating pin as indicated. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 72 CRP193-01, Chuck Locating Pin Insert the Chuck Locating Pin into the chuck.  Assembly Note The wire on the Chuck Locating Pin is not shown in all images. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 73 1.4.1.3 With the flange of the bushing flush against the chuck jaws, tighten the chuck. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 75 1.4.1.5 Position the tailstock as indicated and lock in place. Ensure the magnet from the touch plate is attached to the dowel pin in the spindle. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 76 1.4.1.6 Set the tool diameter to 8mm. Click the Set Touch Plate Offset button. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 77 1.4.1.7 Follow the instructions shown in Mach4 for Set Touch Plate Offset: Step 1 to probe the touch plate location. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 78: Front View
Caution The probing routine will probe the top of the Chuck Locating Pin, followed be each side. Ensure there will be ample clearance between the collet nut and chuck jaws. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation &...
Page 79 Connect the magnet from the Chuck Locating Pin to the touch plate.  Caution Failure to attach the magnets as described can cause the machine to crash. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions...
Page 80 1.4.1.10 Follow the instructions shown in Mach4 for Set Touch Plate Offset: Step 2 to probe the Chuck Locating Pin. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...
Page 81 1.4.1.11 The touch plate is now ready to be used with your rotary assembly. Avid CNC Rotary Axis Version 2019Q4.2 Table Top Installation & © 2019 Calibration Instructions All Rights Reserved...

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