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Automatic tool changer 1100m
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TECHNICAL DOCUMENT
Version 0224A
OWNER'S GUIDE
AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER (ATC) FOR 1100M
Page 1
Specifications subject to change without notice.
©Tormach® 2024

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  • Page 1 TECHNICAL DOCUMENT Version 0224A OWNER'S GUIDE AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGER (ATC) FOR 1100M Page 1 Specifications subject to change without notice. ©Tormach® 2024...

  • Page 2: Product Information

    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.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    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. 4. 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.

  • Page 4: Air Requirements

    Machinist's square, between 6 in. and 9 in. (152 mm and 229 mm) Straight rod (for Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool holder), between 8 in. and 12 in. (203 mm and 305 mm) Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool holder (for alignment rod) Air Requirements You must verify that the site conforms to the following air supply requirements.
  • Page 5 Disassemble the Power Drawbar Button 1. Depending on your machine's setup, do one of the following: If you're installing an Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) on a new machine, skip this procedure and go to "Install the Air Cylinder" (below). If you previously installed the Power Drawbar button assembly, you must first disassemble it. Go to Step 2.
  • Page 6 SETUP 2. Secure the air cylinder to the ATC main assembly with a 12 mm hex wrench (provided) and two M14 × 20 mm socket head cap screws. Figure 2: Putting the air cylinder hardware into the air cylinder. 3. Connect the air lines from the ATC main assembly to the air cylinder as follows: Connect the short air line to the front of the cylinder.
  • Page 7 5. Securely tighten the standoffs on the Z-column with a 1-1/2 in. adjustable wrench. 6. Put the ATC mounting bracket on the standoff's threaded studs as shown in the following image. Figure 4: ATC mounting bracket moving on to the four standoffs.
  • Page 8 3. Align the locating pin on the ATC main assembly with the matching hole in the mounting bracket. 4. Secure the ATC main assembly to the mounting bracket with the four M8 × 1.25 - 16 mm socket head cap screws and washers that you set aside in Step 1.

  • Page 9: Prepare The Machine

    3. Find a straight rod between 8 in. and 12 in. (203 mm and 305 mm) long. Verify that it's straight: roll it on a known flat surface (like a granite surface plate). Note: You'll use the rod to verify that the ATC is correctly installed on the mill, so it must be straight.
  • Page 10 If the rod must be adjusted, go to Step 2. 2. Loosen the flange nuts on the standoffs. 3. Turn the tilt standoff with an adjustable wrench, and slowly pivot the ATC until the rod is perpendicular to the vertical edge of the machinist's square.
  • Page 11 SETUP 4. Tighten the flange nuts with a 13 mm socket. 5. Reexamine the alignment of the ATC in the Y direction. If the rod isn't perpendicular to the vertical edge of the machinist's square, repeat Steps 2 through 5.
  • Page 12 Bring the machine out of reset and reference it. 3. Verify that the ATC is all the way forward (toward the spindle), and then slowly move the Z-axis down (-Z) to examine the clearance of the carousel door opening.
  • Page 13 SETUP 5. Loosen the four socket head cap screws that secure the ATC main assembly to the mounting bracket with a 6 mm hex wrench. Figure 12: Socket head cap screws securing the ATC main assembly to the mounting bracket.

  • Page 14: Make Electrical Connections

    Connect the Advance (PDB Top) airline to the top push-to-connect elbow on the Power Drawbar c. Connect the air supply line from the FRL to the air in port in the ATC main assembly, as shown in the following image.

  • Page 15: Verify The Installation

    You must update your controller to the latest version of PathPilot before operating the Automatic Tool Changer. If you don't, there's a risk that the ATC could become inoperable. 2. If you have not yet done so, you must make sure that the PathPilot controller is updated to the latest version of PathPilot: From the Status tab, select Update.
  • Page 16 SETUP 4. Load a tool into the spindle: a. Push and hold the collet open button on the side of the ATC. Figure 15: Collet open button on the side of the ATC. The collet opens. b. Load a tool into the spindle.
  • Page 17 The tension force that is applied to the drawbar pulls the Tormach Tooling System (TTS) collet into the spindle taper, which then applies the clamping force to the Tormach Tooling System (TTS) tool.
  • Page 18 Less Than 3/64 in. (1 mm) Go to Step 3. 3. Disconnect the shop's air supply from the Power Drawbar button. 4. Pull out the quick-release pin. Page 18 ©Tormach® 2024 tormach.com Specifications subject to change without notice. TD10426: Owner's Guide: 1100M Automatic Tool Changer (0224A)
  • Page 19 6. Remove the hex head screw on the Power Drawbar cylinder’s rod with an adjustable wrench, and set it aside. Figure 19: Hex head screw on the Power Drawbar cylinder's rod. Page 19 ©Tormach® 2024 tormach.com Specifications subject to change without notice. TD10426: Owner's Guide: 1100M Automatic Tool Changer (0224A)
  • Page 20 14. Find the three provided M14 flat washers. 15. Put one M14 flat washer under each mounting post on the Power Drawbar cylinder. Make Final Alignments to the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Complete the following steps in the order listed:...
  • Page 21 Adjust the Tool Tray Load Position 1. Verify that there's no tool in the spindle. 2. From the PathPilot interface, on the ATC tab, select Ref Tool Tray. Figure 21: Ref Tool Tray button on the ATC tab. The tool tray spins.
  • Page 22 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 23: Moving the tool tray clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • Page 23 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. Page 23 ©Tormach®...
  • Page 24 4. Depending on the alignment, do one of the following: Aligned You have completed aligning the ATC. Remove the tool from the fork. Go to Step 5. Not Aligned You must readjust the tool tray rotation. Go to "Adjust the Tool Tray Load Position"...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Figure 1: Store Current Tool button on the ATC tab. The tool is assigned to the nearest open slot. The ATC fetches the tool from the spindle and stores the tool in the tray. When stored, the tool number displays on the tray image in the center of the screen.
  • Page 26 Note: Typing a new tool number in the Tool DRO field doesn't remove the tool from its tray assignment. 1. From the PathPilot interface, on the ATC tab, type the tool number in the Remove DRO field. Then select the Enter key.
  • Page 27 Load a Tool into the Spindle Load a tool into the spindle: 1. Push and hold the collet open button on the side of the ATC. Figure 5: Collet open button on the side of the ATC. The collet opens.
  • Page 28 The tray returns to the machining position. Manually Unload a Tool From the Tool Tray 1. From the PathPilot interface, on the ATC tab, in the Insert DRO field, type the tool number. Then select the Enter key. 2. Select Go To Tray Load Position.
  • Page 29 The tool change position is set. Switch to Manual Tool Changes From the PathPilot interface, on the Settings tab, select the Manual Tool Change radio button. The Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) is prevented from making tool changes. Page 29 ©Tormach® 2024 tormach.com...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    The plastic screws that hold the fork to the tool tray are designed to fail under greater-than-normal loads: when a tool crashes, the plastic screws snap to prevent damage to the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC). If the plastic screws that hold the fork to the tool tray break, you can replace them.
  • Page 31 SCHEMATICS SCHEMATICS Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Pneumatics Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Pneumatics Page 31 ©Tormach® 2024 tormach.com Specifications subject to change without notice. TD10426: Owner's Guide: 1100M Automatic Tool Changer (0224A)

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