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Tormach 24R Operator's Manual (284 pages)

Brand: Tormach | Category: Control Systems | Size: 10 MB

Important Information: Please Read First
3
Table of Contents
5
Safety
19
Intended Use
20
Machine Standards
21
American National Safety Institute (ANSI)
21
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
21
Safety Overview
22
Safety Messages
22
Personal Injury
22
Property Damage
22
Safety Decals
22
On the Electrical Cabinet Door
22
Next to the Main Disconnect
23
On the Spindle Head
23
On the Gantry and the Spindle Head
24
Information Decals
24
Serial Number Plate
24
Machine Safety
25
General Shop Safety
25
Operational Safety
25
General
25
Tooling
26
Workholding
26
Electrical Safety
27
About Your Machine
29
Performance Expectations
30
Cutting Performance
30
Resolution and Accuracy
30
Machine Specifications
31
Site Requirements
33
General Site and Space Requirements
34
Site Requirements
34
Space Requirements
34
Operator Workstation Reference
34
Electrical and Power Requirements
35
Electrical Requirements
35
Power Requirements
35
Options for Non-Conforming Sites
35
Installation
37
Before You Begin
38
Packing List
38
Installation Tools and Items
38
Move the Pallet
40
Unpack the Machine Crate
41
Lift and Move the Machine
42
Level the Machine
44
Install the Stand End Panel
45
Install the Controller Arm
46
Install the Controller
49
Install the Pathpilot Operator Console
49
Install the Monitor
52
Install the Pathpilot Controller
53
Make Water Chiller Connections
56
Verify the Installation
57
Power on the Machine
57
Verify Limit Switch Function
58
Verify Axes Function
59
Verify Spindle Function
59
Power off the Machine
60
Install the Automatic Tool Changer (Optional)
61
Air Requirements
61
Required Tools
61
Remove the Existing Spindle (ER20)
61
Install the New Spindle (ISO20)
63
Rewire the ATC Cable
65
Install the Solenoid Tray
67
Connect the Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (FRL) to the Rear of the Machine
68
Connect the Air Lines to the Spindle
69
Install the Power Drawbar Button
69
Install the Lifting Dust Shoe
70
Install the ATC Communication Board
71
Install the ATC Rack
72
Prepare the Machine
72
Remove Linear Rail Cover Punch-Outs
72
Mount the ATC Rack
73
Inspect the ATC Control Board
74
Adjust the ATC Air Pressure Settings
74
Pressure Control Settings Overview
74
Adjust the Spindle Nose Air Seal and Dust Shoe Extend Pressure Regulator
75
Adjust the Dust Shoe Lift Pressure Regulator
75
Adjust the Dust Shoe Lift Speed Control Valve
76
Verify the Power Drawbar Function
76
Verify the Spindle Direction
77
Align the ATC Rack
78
Run the Spindle Break-In Program
79
Set up the Pathpilot Controller
80
Specify the Date and Time
80
Specify the Keyboard Language
80
Configure the Optional Touch Screen Kit
80
Update Pathpilot
80
System Basics
81
System Reference
82
Machine Table
82
Spindle
82
About the Spindle
82
Axes
82
Basic Controls Reference
83
Machine Controls
83
Pathpilot Interface
83
Connectors Reference
84
Pathpilot Interface Overview
87
About Pathpilot
88
Notebook Section
89
Main Tab
89
File Tab
89
Settings Tab
89
Offsets Tab
90
Conversational Tab
90
Probe Tab
90
Status Tab
90
Persistent Controls
92
Program Control Area
92
Position Status Area
92
Manual Control Area
92
Keyboard Shortcuts
94
Manage Pathpilot Versions
95
Download and Install an Update File from the Controller
95
Install an Update File from a USB Drive
95
Install a Previous Version of an Update File
96
Pathpilot Tools and Features
97
Create and Load G-Code Files
98
Load G-Code
98
Transfer Files to and from the Controller
98
About System Files
98
Preview G-Code Files
98
Access Recent G-Code Files
99
Close the Current Program
99
Edit G-Code
99
Edit G-Code with a Text Editor
99
Edit G-Code with Conversational Programming
99
Change the Step Order
100
Create a New Job Assignment
100
Load an Existing G-Code File
100
Edit a Job Assignment
100
Read G-Code
100
Expand the G-Code Tab
100
About the G-Code Tab
100
Search in the Code
100
Set a New Start Line
101
Lead-In Moves
101
Change the View of the Tool Path Display
102
About the Tool Path Display
102
Use Conversational Programming
103
About Conversational Programming
103
Create a Face on a Part
103
About Facing
104
Facing in Pathpilot
104
Facing Reference
104
Create a Profile on a Part
104
About Profiling
105
Profiling in Pathpilot
105
Profiling Reference
106
Create a Pocket on a Part
106
About Pockets
107
Creating Pockets in Pathpilot
107
About Circular Pockets
107
About Rectangular Pockets
107
Create Hole Locations on a Part (Drill)
108
About Drilling
109
Create a Drilling Sequence
109
Drilling Reference
109
Create Threads on a Part
110
About Thread Milling
111
Thread Milling in Pathpilot
111
Thread Milling Reference
111
Create Text to Engrave on a Part
111
About Engraving
112
Import a DXF File
112
Working with Layers and Shapes
113
Change the Layer or Shape Cut Order
113
Adjust the Tree View Window
113
Working in the Preview Window
113
Machine Settings and Accessories
114
Enable an Internet Connection
114
Connect to Dropbox
114
Enable Automatic Updates
115
Change the Network Name
116
Change the Screen Orientation
116
About Portrait Screen Layout
116
Disable Limit Switches
117
About Limit Switches
118
Limit G30 Moves
118
About G30
118
Enable the On-Screen Keyboard
118
About Soft Keyboards
119
Enable the USB M-Code I/O Interface Kit
119
Enable Tooltips
119
Specify Probing and Tool Measuring Options
119
Enable Feeds and Speeds Suggestions in Conversational Routines
120
Use a USB Camera
120
About USB Cameras
120
Manual Recording
120
Automatic E-Stop Loop Recording ("Dashcam")
121
Review Video and Image Files
121
File Naming Convention
122
G-Code Commands
122
File Naming Conventions
122
Use M01 to Take Pictures
122
Set up G-Code Programs
123
Use a Probe with Pathpilot
123
Set up the Probe
123
Use a Probe to Find a Feature's Location
123
Use a Probe to Set Work Offset Zeroes
123
Set the X and y Work Offset Zero on the Corner of a Feature
123
Set the Work Offset Zeroes on a Feature
123
Use a Probe to Find the Center of a Feature
124
Find the Center of a Pocket
124
Find the Center of a Slot
124
Find the Center of a Rectangular Boss
124
Find the Center of a Circular Boss
124
Find the Center Rotation of an A-Axis
125
Set Tool Length Offsets
125
Use an Electronic Tool Setter (ETS) to Measure Tools
125
Set up the Electronic Tool Setter (ETS)
125
Set the ETS Height
126
Reference the Spindle Nose
126
Set the G37 Position
126
Measure Tools Using an Electronic Tool Setter (ETS)
127
Manually Measure Tool Lengths (with Pathpilot)
127
Automatically Measure Tool Lengths (with G37)
127
Touch off the Tool Length Offsets
128
Set a Known Reference Height
128
Measure Tools Using a Known Reference Height
128
About Tool Offsets
129
Set Work Offsets
129
Set the Z-Axis Work Offset with an Electronic Tool Setter (ETS)
130
About Work Offsets
130
View Work Offsets
130
View Available G-Code Modes
131
Run G-Code Programs
132
Bring the Machine out of Reset
132
About Reset Mode
132
View the Active Axis to Jog
132
Jog the Machine
132
Jog in Continuous Velocity Mode
133
Jog in Step Mode
133
View the Current Machine Position
133
Reference the Machine
133
About Referencing
133
Start a Program
134
About Cycle Start
134
Cycle Start Reference
134
Stop Machine Motion
134
View the Active G-Code Modes
134
View the Distance to Go
134
About Distance to Go
134
Control G-Code Programs
135
Use the Feed Hold Function
135
About Feed Hold
135
Use the Feed Rate Override Function
135
About Feed Rate Override
135
Use M01 Break Mode
136
About M01 Break
136
Use the Maxvel Override Function
136
About Maxvel Override
136
Use Single Block Mode
136
About Single Block
136
Use the Spindle Override Function
136
About Spindle Override
137
Change the Feed Rate
137
About Feed Rates
137
Change the Spindle Speed
137
About Spindle Controls
137
Spindle Controls Reference
137
Change the Tool Number
138
About M6 G43
138
Use a G30 Position
138
About G30
138
View the Tool Length
138
Manually Enter Commands
138
About the MDI Line DRO Field
139
Admin Commands Reference
139
Copy Recently Entered Commands
139
Use Feeds and Speeds Suggestions
139
Refresh DRO Field Values
140
Use Additional Provided Information
140
Enable Feeds and Speeds Suggestions in Conversational Routines
141
Create Tool Descriptions
141
Manually Enter Tool Descriptions
141
Automatically Generate Tool Descriptions
142
Tool Keywords Reference
142
Use Cycle Counters (M30 and M99)
143
Monitor Cycle Counters
143
Change Cycle Counter Values
143
System File Management
144
Manage System Files
144
About System Files
144
Create Backup Files
144
About Backup Files
145
Restore Backup Files
145
Import and Export the Tool Table
146
Import a .Csv File
146
Export the Tool Table as a .Csv File
146
Basic Operations
149
Start the Machine
150
Reference the Machine
151
About Referencing
151
Jog the Machine
152
About Jogging
152
About Continuous Velocity Jogging
152
About Step Jogging
152
Jog Controls Reference
153
Jogging in Pathpilot
153
Jogging with the Keyboard
153
Jogging with the (Optional) Jog Shuttle
153
Manually Control the Spindle
154
About the Spindle
154
Spindle Controls Reference
154
Load G-Code
155
Install a Tool in an er Collet Spindle
156
Set Tool Length Offsets
157
Use an Electronic Tool Setter (ETS) to Measure Tools
157
Set up the Electronic Tool Setter (ETS)
157
Set the ETS Height
157
Reference the Spindle Nose
157
Set the G37 Position
158
Measure Tools Using an Electronic Tool Setter (ETS)
158
Manually Measure Tool Lengths (with Pathpilot)
158
Automatically Measure Tool Lengths (with G37)
159
Touch off the Tool Length Offsets
159
Set a Known Reference Height
159
Measure Tools Using a Known Reference Height
160
About Tool Offsets
160
Set Work Offsets
162
Set the Z-Axis Work Offset with an Electronic Tool Setter (ETS)
162
About Work Offsets
162
Programming
165
Programming Overview
166
About G-Code Programming Language
166
G-Code Formatting Reference
166
Line Numbers
166
Words
166
Letters
167
Values
167
Order of Execution
168
Modal Groups
169
Comments
170
Supported G-Codes Reference
170
Programming G-Code
172
About the Examples Used
172
Rapid Linear Motion (G00)
172
Linear Motion at Feed Rate (G01)
172
Arc at Feed Rate (G02 and G03)
173
Radius Format Arc
173
Center Format Arc
173
Arc in XY Plane
174
Arc in XZ Plane
174
Arc in YZ Plane
174
Dwell (G04)
175
Set Offsets (G10)
175
Set Tool Table (G10 L1)
175
Set Coordinate System (G10 L2)
175
Set Tool Table (G10 L10)
175
Set Tool Table (G10 L11)
176
Set Coordinate System (G10 L20)
176
Plane Selection (G17, G18, G19)
176
Length Units (G20 and G21)
176
Return to Predefined Position (G28 and G28.1)
176
Return to Predefined Position (G30 and G30.1)
177
Automatically Measure Tool Lengths with an ETS (G37 and G37.1)
177
Move to G37 Position over ETS (G37.1)
177
Move and Measure Tool Length (G37)
177
Straight Probe (G38.X)
178
Use the Straight Probe Command
178
Cutter Compensation (G40, G41, G42)
179
Dynamic Cutter Compensation (G41.1 and G42.1)
179
Apply Tool Length Offset (G43)
179
Engrave Sequential Serial Number (G47)
180
Cancel Tool Length Compensation (G49)
180
Absolute Coordinates (G53)
180
Select Work Offset Coordinate System (G54 to G54.1 P500)
180
Set Exact Path Control Mode (G61)
181
Set Blended Path Control Mode (G64)
181
Distance Mode (G90 and G91)
181
Arc Distance Mode (G90.1 and G91.1)
181
Temporary Work Offsets (G92, G92.1, G92.2, and G92.3)
181
Feed Rate Mode (G93, G94, and G95)
182
Spindle Control Mode (G96 and G97)
182
Programming Canned Cycles
184
Canned Cycles Reference Supported Canned Cycles
184
High Speed Peck Drill (G73)
185
Cancel Canned Cycles (G80)
185
Drilling Cycle (G81)
185
Simple Drilling Cycle (G82)
187
Peck Drilling Cycle (G83)
187
Boring Cycle (G85)
187
Boring Cycle (G86)
187
Boring Cycle (G88)
187
Boring Cycle (G89)
187
Programming M-Code
189
Supported M-Codes Reference
189
Program Stop and Program End (M00, M01, M02, and M30)
189
Display Information and Capture Images During an M00 or M01 Break
190
Display Information with Images
190
Display Information with Text
190
Capture Images with a USB Camera
190
Spindle Control (M03 and M05)
190
Tool Change (M06)
190
Coolant Control (M07, M08, and M09)
191
Dust Shoe Control (M27 and M28)
191
Override Control (M48 and M49)
191
Feed Override Control (M50)
191
Spindle Speed Override Control (M51)
191
Set Current Tool Number (M61)
191
Set Output State (M64 and M65)
191
Wait on Input (M66)
192
Programming Input Codes
193
Feed Rate (F)
193
Spindle Speed (S)
193
Change Tool Number (T)
193
Advanced Programming
194
Parameters
194
Parameters Reference
194
Parameter Syntax
194
Parameter Scope
194
Behavior of Uninitialized Parameters
194
Parameter Mode
194
Persistence and Volatility
194
Intended Use
194
Numbered Parameters Reference
195
Read-Only Parameters
195
Subroutine Parameters Reference
195
Named Parameters Reference
195
Expressions
196
Binary Operators Reference
196
Functions Reference
196
Subroutines
197
Subroutines Reference
197
Conditional Subroutines Reference
198
If/Endif
198
If/Elseif/Else/Endif
198
Repeating Subroutines Reference
198
Looping Subroutines Reference
198
Do/While
199
While/Endwhile
199
Machine Maintenance
201
Machine Safety
202
Maintenance Schedules
203
Daily
203
Weekly
203
Monthly
203
Quarterly
203
Semi-Annually
203
Regularly Maintaining the Machine
204
Clean the Linear Rails and Ball Screws
204
Clean the Spindle Taper, Collet Nut, and Collet
204
Spindle Taper
204
Collet Nut
204
Collet
204
Maintain the Chiller
205
Lubricate the Machine
205
Linear Rails
205
Ball Screws
206
Lubricate the Axis Motor Couplers
206
Prevent Rust
206
Troubleshooting
209
Troubleshooting Safety
210
Getting Help
211
Required Tools
212
Frequently Found Problems
213
Electrical Service
214
LED Identification
214
Power Distribution Subsystem
215
The Controller Won't Power on
215
Control Power Subsystem
216
The Machine Won't Power on
216
Axes Drive Subsystem
218
All Axes Won't Move When Commanded
218
One Axis Won't Move (or Only Moves in One Direction), and Other Axes Move
219
Motor Resistance Reference
220
DC-BUS Power Distribution Reference
220
Axis Movement Is Noisy
221
Can't Reference All Axes
222
Limit Switch Function Reference
224
Lost Motion on Axis Travel
224
Spindle Drive Subsystem
226
The Spindle Won't Turn
226
Run and Direction Commands Reference
228
Spindle VFD Trip Reference
229
Operator Console Troubleshooting
230
The Screen Doesn't Respond to Touch Inputs
230
The Screen Doesn't Display an Image or Respond to Power Button
231
The Screen Is Scrambled or Illegible
231
The Knobs Don't Respond
232
The Buttons Don't Respond
233
Diagrams and Parts Lists
235
Machine Overview
236
Base
238
Gantry
240
Stand
243
X-Axis Carriage
245
Z-Axis Spindle Head
248
Base Spindle Waterlines
250
ATC Spindle Pneumatics and Waterlines
251
Drawings
253
Spoilboard Bolt Pattern
254
RA10001 through RA10024
255
RA10025 through RA10036
256
RA10037 and Higher
257
Vertical Fixturing Hole Pattern
258
T-Slot Layout
259
RA10037 and Higher
259
T-Slot Dimensions
260
RA10037 and Higher
260
ETS Placement Layout
261
ETS Placement Template
262
Electrical Schematics
263
Vac Power (Sheet 2)
264
VDC Controls (Sheet 3)
265
Axis Drive Bus (Sheet 4)
266
Spindle Drive (Sheet 5)
267
Machine Control Board (Sheet 6)
268
Limit Switches (Sheet 7)
269
Accessory and Auxiliary Power (Sheet 8)
270
Chiller Alarm (Sheet 9)
271
Grounds (Sheet 10)
272
Terminal Strips (Sheets 11-16)
273
X1: AC Terminal Strip (Sheet 11)
273
X2: Control Terminal Strip (Sheet 12)
274
X2: Control Terminal Strip (Sheet 13)
275
Wiring Table (Sheets 17-19)
279
Electrical Cabinet Layout
282
Operator Console Schematic
283

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