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- Page 1 Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Installation Manual SBG00140 © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Step 8: Zero to Various Z Heights (C2) (Daily Operation) ..............27 Regularly Used ATC Files ..........................27 Create a Tool Change File ..........................28 Spindle Warmup Routine (C5) ........................29 Run the File ..............................29 If Something Goes Wrong ..........................29 © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 2... -
Page 3: Introduction
Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Installation Manual ● July 23, 2018 Introduction The ShopBot Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) automates the bit changing process during projects that require multiple tool changes. The ATC system includes a 5HP HSD spindle, a pneumatically-assisted Z-... -
Page 4: Atc Installation (Mechanical)
This section assumes that the ShopBot has been assembled using the instructions provided in the ShopBot assembly manual. This means that the ShopBot is at a point in which it is able to connect and move under the control of a computer. Wire/cable management may be left until the ATC installation has been completed. -
Page 5: Mounting The Spindle
Mounting the Spindle The ShopBot ATC is equipped with a 5HP fan cooled HSD spindle. An ATC system requires a minimum of 7 scfm at 100 psi of clean, dry, un-oiled compressed air which will be internally regulated to the following... -
Page 6: Mount Tool Bar
2 conductor cable. Connect the cable to the plate with the attached WAGO connector and wire the black and red wires into ground and input 1 (ZZ) respectively on the control board. © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 6... -
Page 7: Mount Tool Chuck
If this location is not optimal, mount the chuck where it is most convenient, taking care not to interfere with the movement of the gantry. © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 7... -
Page 8: Atc Installation (Spindle)
“pressure switch.” Connecting the Spindle Using a 4mm hex wrench, remove the small socket head screw from the front face of the spindle plug. © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 8... - Page 9 ATC board. Find the female Wago connector on the board identified as “spindle sensor cable.” Connect the male Wago connector into the ATC interface board. © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 9...
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Page 10: Atc Installation (Pneumatic)
Y and X cable carriers and into the control box and to the ATC interface board as shown in the picture to the right. Black to +24V Green to GND to TR + under Tool Release © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 10... - Page 11 The small regulator for the spindle’s positive pressure should be set to 60 psi (note that the gauge reads in 1/10ths). The red LED on the positive pressure solenoid should be on. © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 11...
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Page 12: Atc Software Setup And Tool Calibration
Install the ATC Software Download the latest ShopBot control software from the ShopBot website: http://www.shopbottools.com/mSupport/controlsoftware.htm If an earlier version of the ShopBot control software is present, uninstall the software and install the most recent version. Refer to “Uninstall/Reinstall ShopBot and VCarve Software” http://www.shopbottools.com/ShopBotDocs/software.htm Note: If there are personal files within the “SbParts”... -
Page 13: Shopbot Setup (Ts)
Move the cutter to the location that is to be “0, 0” (the reference point for programming) on the table. Open the ShopBot control software and open the “ShopBot Setup” file in the “Tools” drop- down (TS). Read through the window and click “Next”. The second window is the “Tool Settings”. - Page 14 Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Installation Manual ● July 23, 2018 In the “ShopBot Setup (Z Zero Plate)” screen, measure the thickness of the plate and enter that value. Make sure the input switch is set to “1”. DO NOT check the “Yes, I want to always zero my Z axis at the same place on my table”.
- Page 15 Move the machine to the zero point, and hit “ESC” to exit the keypad mode. Click “Yes” to zero out the X and Y axes and click “OK”. Read through the “ShopBot Setup (Finished)” window and click “I’m done.” © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc.
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Page 16: Software Inputs And Outputs Check
The Z zero plate and the fixed Z zero are connected to this input. When either of these Input 1 – plates are connected to a ground, the circuit is closed and input “1” on the ShopBot position screen lights up. The tool’s fixed z-zero plate does not require a grounding clip, however use of the standard z-zero plate does. -
Page 17: Outputs
Moving off the top of the target should cause the LED to come back on. This should also be evident in the ShopBot position screen when looking at input “5”. Input “5” will appear green until the target is hit then the input goes black. -
Page 18: Additional Function Checks
Touch the calibration clip (red) to the grounding clip (black) and make sure that input “1” lights up green on the ShopBot position screen. Z Zero Plate To check the Z zero plate, insert the plug end of the Z zero plate cable into the socket locate on the YZ car. -
Page 19: Calibrating The Atc
Calibrating the ATC Home Machine (C3) Type C3 in the ShopBot 3 software or use the XY home icon in the position window. The tool should end up at the home location previously set in the ShopBot Setup routine. Calibration Routine (CN74) The ATC calibration routine (CN74) is programmed to find and record the clip locations. -
Page 20: Step 1: Determine Z Height For Calibration
#1. Position the two faces about 1 inch apart and visually center the top tool holder over the inverted one as closely as possible. Hit “ESC”. Place the black grounding clip on the tool holder in the spindle. © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 20... -
Page 21: Step 2: Determine Xy Position Of Tool Clips
Note: This should only be a move in the Z-axis so that the tip of the drill rod is below the top edge of inverted clip. Do not move X or Y axes. © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 21... -
Page 22: Step 3: Set Fixed Z-Zero Plate Location
Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Installation Manual ● July 23, 2018 The ShopBot will run a routine and then prompt for the next clip position. Hit “ESC” to continue. Note: The routine will start on the outside edges before touching off the inside edges. -
Page 23: Step 4: Setup Tool Holders
Ensure the collet is the correct size for the bit needed. Install the bit in the collet and hand tighten the collet nut so that the bit does not slip down into the collet. © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 23... - Page 24 Remove the tool holder from the tool chuck. Place the loaded tool holders into the desired clip locations. Do not put one into the spindle at this time. Make sure the bits are facing down. © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 24...
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Page 25: Step 5: Zero Tools In Rack (Cn72) (Daily Operation)
To check what tool the software thinks is in the spindle head, open “C:\Sbparts\Custom\ATC_Local_Data\ATC_tool_variables.sbc”. Look at line #3, &ToolIn= (Current tool) will show the tool last changed to. © Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 25... -
Page 26: Step 7: Get Plate Offset (Cn73)
Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Installation Manual ● July 23, 2018 Step 7: Get Plate Offset (CN73) Note: This file is included with ShopBot Versions 3.8.28 and later. Users of earlier version can add it by contacting ShopBot technical support. This routine will establish where the C3 (XYZ zero) routine will set the Z zero level. Normally this is at the table bed. -
Page 27: Step 8: Zero To Various Z Heights (C2) (Daily Operation)
Z offset is reset. This records a Z offset height within the ShopBot user variables and applies this to all the other tools in the tool rack. -
Page 28: Create A Tool Change File
When all toolpaths are created, set the order of the tool paths under the Toolpath List. Select the save icon (disk) under “Toolpath Operations”. Make sure that the proper post processor is selected. In VCarve Pro it will read: ShopBot TC (Inch)(*.sbp) or ShopBot TC (MM)(*.sbp). In Aspire it will be: ShopBot(inch)(Toolchange)w/speed(*.sbp) or ShopBot(mm)(Toolchange)w/speed(*.sbp). -
Page 29: Spindle Warmup Routine (C5)
If unsure whether or not to run the warm-up cycle, go ahead and run it to be safe. Run the File Open the file and run by typing (FP) or clicking the “Load Part File” button on the ShopBot position screen. If Something Goes Wrong If for some reason the ATC does something that is out of sorts, use the (C3) command.
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