1988 CNC Chiron FZ12w mill with centroid

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1988 CNC Chiron FZ12w mill with centroid

Post by Derek »

I have a 1988 CNC Chiron FZ12w milling machine that I'm thinking of upgrading with a centroid kit. I'm not sure if there would be any macro programming for the centroid firmware to recognize the tool changer and pallet changer. Any suggestions?
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Re: 1988 CNC Chiron FZ12w mill with centroid

Post by cncsnw »

It will require custom PLC programming.

That is not terribly difficult.

The first step toward PLC wiring and programming is to make a list of all the output and input devices (solenoids, motor starters, limit switches and sensors) related to the machine devices. The second step is to find out what the tool-change and pallet-change sequences are, in terms of those outputs and inputs. For example, an action such as extending a tool changer arm might be: turn off the arm-retract solenoid; turn on the arm-extend solenoid; wait for the arm-extended switch to close.

If the machine is still running with its old control, you should take some videos of the operating sequences.
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