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Here is the turret operation:

https://youtube.com/shorts/dA7_bW1nPM4

Thank you! Now I am not sure it has electric motor, or some hydraulic assistance, as well. On top I can see a motor and also there is 3 phase wiring. When turret rotates it stops by each station for a second until it reaches correct one. There are thumps at the stops—sounds like there is some mechan...

Getting ready to start this project. I am a bit stuck with ATC. The Mori Seiki has a large 8 stations turret. There is a large hydraulic unit with 100V valves. It works as follows: 1. The signal sent to the valve and hydraulics push the turret out 2. The turret motor turns to the correct tool positi...

I see--thanks! How reliable is it in comparison to actual position sensors? Are there any disadvantages?

Thanks, M

Related reading: https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy/downloads/acorn_cnc_software/centroid_acorn_v4.80_ATC_programs.zip Uwe Thanks! yes, I went through those documents and it gives the instructions. However, I am still unclear what is "timer based turret" and how it works. No google,...

No one?

Thanks for the response! What is timer based turret and how it works?

Thanks, M

Hey folks, We would like to install Acorn on our old Mori Seiki SL-2, so I have a few questions regarding ATC. First, I was searching but cannot find what is it Gray code. Are there any other types and what they are? Also, how timer, or other types of ATC work. If somebody could direct to the correc...

And don’t confuse its function with the “reset” button you now say you are pushing. The title of this topic is “Acorn Losing Position After Emergency Stop . Are you pressing the physical e stop or the reset on the VCP? They are two totally different functions. Sorry for the confusion! I meant reset...

Yup, quite common! The E-stop is for EMERGENCY use only and not intended to be used to stop for any other reason. You need to re-home after each Estop use! (On Acorn) Dave C. yep! unless you have closed loop axis motor drives, like Estun, Yaskawa, Delta etc.. you can hit estop with these drives and...