Re: ColletOpenClose vs. OpenChuck Outputs
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:03 am
Hi Marty,
I was reading the "Acorn CNC12 v4.6 Acorn Wizard Input and Output “canned” PLC functions and M codes" documentation. I was looking at the "ToolUnclampButton" input. It seems that it would function the same way. I was trying the "TurnClampOn" output, but it doesn't seem to work with my lathe configuration. Unless I'm not understanding something properly.
Am I not setting this function up properly, or is there something else I could use to get a similar function?
Making a custom PLC modification would be ideal. Something called "ChuckButton" would be great, because I have a latching lighted button next to my headstock. This seems like a good idea for anyone.
I was reading the "Acorn CNC12 v4.6 Acorn Wizard Input and Output “canned” PLC functions and M codes" documentation. I was looking at the "ToolUnclampButton" input. It seems that it would function the same way. I was trying the "TurnClampOn" output, but it doesn't seem to work with my lathe configuration. Unless I'm not understanding something properly.
Am I not setting this function up properly, or is there something else I could use to get a similar function?
Making a custom PLC modification would be ideal. Something called "ChuckButton" would be great, because I have a latching lighted button next to my headstock. This seems like a good idea for anyone.