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Re: ATC Spindle Proximity Switches

Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:38 pm
by cbb1962
Simple Rack Mount
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Re: ATC Spindle Proximity Switches

Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:42 pm
by cbb1962
tblough wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:30 pm What's your PLC code for SV_M94_M95_15?
The only reference in acorn_mill_plc.src is this:

Code: Select all

IS SV_M94_M95_15;(Tool Unclamp)

Re: ATC Spindle Proximity Switches

Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:44 pm
by cbb1962
I am using the M6 from this post:
viewtopic.php?f=63&t=1340#p7671

Re: ATC Spindle Proximity Switches

Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:45 pm
by martyscncgarage
cbb1962 wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:44 pm I am using the M6 from this post:
viewtopic.php?f=63&t=1340#p7671
Clint, upload a fresh report

Re: ATC Spindle Proximity Switches

Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:47 pm
by cbb1962
Here is a current report file: Please note that I hardcoded tool locations in the M6 for testing so that I could run it from the MDI:

Re: ATC Spindle Proximity Switches

Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 4:22 pm
by Chaz
Ill take the spindle if you dont want it ;p

In seriousness, looked at these before, will be keen to hear your review on the spindle once you get it all running.

Re: ATC Spindle Proximity Switches

Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:24 pm
by cncsnw

Re: ATC Spindle Proximity Switches

Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:24 pm
by cbb1962
cncsnw wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:24 pm See viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3652
That was what I needed! I was able to fix and compile the PLC program, modify the M6 and successfully change tools!!! Now I have to learn about the tool library and offsets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWNUlVUzp_U

Re: ATC Spindle Proximity Switches

Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:33 am
by martyscncgarage
cbb1962 wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:24 pm
cncsnw wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:24 pm See viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3652
That was what I needed! I was able to fix and compile the PLC program, modify the M6 and successfully change tools!!! Now I have to learn about the tool library and offsets.

Have you seen Keith's YouTube Mill training video. The one for a Bed Mill would apply:


The knee mill training video is good to watch too. But you don't need a reference tool. He does go over using the automatic TT1 tool setter which applies (Watch starting 13;40 for info on TT! setup):


Re: ATC Spindle Proximity Switches

Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:37 am
by cbb1962
OK, Off-Topic. How were you able to make my video show up? Keith said just post the link. But it doesn't seem to work until an administrator touches a post.