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  • Page 1 Desktop MAX Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) User Manual © Copyright May, 2022 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Desktop MAX Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) User Manual SBG00358 Table of Contents Introduction ............................... 3 ATC Software Setup and Tool Calibration ....................4 Install the ATC Software ........................4 ShopBot Setup (TS) ..........................5 Software Inputs and Outputs Check ......................9 Inputs ..............................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    SBG00358 Introduction The ShopBot Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) automates the bit changing process during projects that require multiple tool changes. The ATC reduces the time a project must remain on the machine by automatically changing bits between cuts, thus eliminating the need to change and calibrate tools by hand.

  • Page 4: 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 5: 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 6 Select the radio button marked “MAX ATC”. Click “Next”. 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 7 Desktop MAX Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) User Manual SBG00358 The next screen is “X and Y axis zeroing setup”. Read this screen and click “Run the prox switch setup routine”. Follow the prompts from the pop-up screens. Select “Yes” to open the keypad for any adjustment to the “0, 0”...
  • Page 8 Desktop MAX Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) User Manual SBG00358 Read through the “ShopBot Setup (Finished)” window and click “I’m done.” © Copyright May, 2022 ShopBot Tools, Inc. page 8...

  • Page 9: Software Inputs And Outputs Check

    The Z zero plate and the fixed Z zero are connected to this input. When either of these 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 10: Outputs

    LED lit until it comes across the proximity target, when it will turn off. 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 “3”.

  • Page 11: Additional Function Checks

    Desktop MAX Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) User Manual SBG00358 Additional function checks Z Zero Plate To check the Z zero plate, insert the plug end of the Z zero plate cable into the socket located on the gantry. Touch the Z zero plate grounding clip to the Z zero plate and make sure that input “1” lights up green on the position screen.

  • Page 12: Calibrating The Atc

    Calibration Routine If this is your first time setting up the machine, or you are setting it up on a new computer, the ShopBot software needs to know the location of the tool holders. To run this routine, insert an empty tool holder (no collet or bit, but can have collet nut) into the spindle using the green button on the rear of the gantry.
  • Page 13 Desktop MAX Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) User Manual SBG00358 While doing this, periodically spin the tool holder with your fingers. It should spin freely and not drag on the sides of the toolclip. With the bit still centered in the holder, continue lowering it until it is almost touching the bottom of the holder.

  • Page 14: Set Fixed Z-Zero Plate Location

    Desktop MAX Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) User Manual SBG00358 Set Fixed Z-Zero Plate Location If you haven’t already, run the homing routine (C3) to be sure everything is zeroed. If routine does not start automatically after calibration load the file “ATC_FixZ_Plate.sbp” located in “C:\SbParts\Custom\ATC\ ATC_FixZ_Plate.sbp”.

  • Page 15: Setup Tool Holders

    Desktop MAX Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) User Manual SBG00358 Setup Tool Holders Locate the tool holders, collet, collet nuts (shipped on the tool holders), and desired bits. Make sure that the collets are sized for the shank diameters of the bits that will be installed.
  • Page 16 Desktop MAX Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) User Manual SBG00358 Insert the desired bit into the collet. Tighten the collet nut to 42 ft/lbs with the ER16 spanner wrench and 17mm shaft wrench. Do not over-tighten. Remove tool holder from spindle...

  • Page 17: Change Tools (C1)

    Desktop MAX Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) User Manual SBG00358 Change Tools (C1) Insert bit into conical tool holder and place it in the desired tool holder location. Type C1 to run the custom number 1 “Change Tools” routine. A screen will ask which tool should be selected. Once that tool is entered, click “OK”...

  • Page 18: Get Plate Offset (Cn73)

    Type “CN73” (custom number 73) in the ShopBot control software to run the ATC get plate offset file. Use the keypad to move to the location where the Z level is located. If zeroing to a specific fixture, move the tool over it.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Create A Tool Change File

    Desktop MAX Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) User Manual SBG00358 Create a Tool Change File The design software must first have the information to enable the ATC to do a tool change. For the software to work correctly, the tooling must be designated to specify particular tool holders.

  • Page 21: Spindle Warmup Routine (C5)

    Run the File Open the file and run by typing (FP) or clicking the “Load Part File” button on the ShopBot position screen. © Copyright May, 2022 ShopBot Tools, Inc.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    C3 routine. This does no damage to the motors on the tool, however the motors will not be able to recover their correct position. – contact the ShopBot tech support team; give us a call at 886-680-4466 or send an email If in doubt to support@shopbottools.com...

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