Setup for Chevalier Lathe/Pragati Tool Turret

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Setup for Chevalier Lathe/Pragati Tool Turret

Post by wgobrogge »

I just got done installing/wiring a Allin1DC controller on a Chevalier Lathe - I have gone through the initial setup and everything seems to be working fine to this point. I was provided with a wiring schematic for the Tool Turret, but from what I can tell, there are additional parameters and PLC that are needed to be able to operate the Pragati Tool changer, which was not included.
I am new to this, so any help/direction is appreciated - if you need a report, please let me know.
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Re: Setup for Chevalier Lathe/Pragati Tool Turret

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I added a fresh report -
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Re: Setup for Chevalier Lathe/Pragati Tool Turret

Post by cncsnw »

Here is an example PLC program that controls a Pragati turret on a toolroom lathe with Allin1DC.

This machine had a manually-shifted 3-speed headstock, so Aux1/Aux4/Aux7 are used to indicate the gear range.

It had a pneumatic collet closer, which is controlled with M10/M11 and the Aux9 key.

It did not require support for VCP or wireless MPG, so that code was not added.
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Re: Setup for Chevalier Lathe/Pragati Tool Turret

Post by wgobrogge »

Your description is very similiar - this is a weekend project for me, so I will look at the src file then - do you have a list of any specific parameters (Setup/Config/parameters) that need to be set for the turret to work correctly?
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Re: Setup for Chevalier Lathe/Pragati Tool Turret

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Parameter 6 = 1, to tell CNC12 and the PLC program that you have an automatic tool changer.
Parameter 161 = 8 (perhaps depending on model), to tell the PLC how many stations the turret has.
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Re: Setup for Chevalier Lathe/Pragati Tool Turret

Post by martyscncgarage »

wgobrogge wrote: Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:41 pm Your description is very similiar - this is a weekend project for me, so I will look at the src file then - do you have a list of any specific parameters (Setup/Config/parameters) that need to be set for the turret to work correctly?
Thanks
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Maybe worth your while pay him to finish it off for you.

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