Bridgeport Interact 412 Tool Changer Problem
Hi Everyone !!
I am having a Problem with my tool changer . When i do a tool change M6 The tool changer indexes to the right pocket but then it moves slowly off center of the pocket stopping the machine from changing tools.
Any help would be Great !!!
Thanks !!!
BRIDGEPORT VMC 560 TOOL CHANGER PROBLEM
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hello. i have a bridgeport vmc 560 with 16 tools, i was having a problem with the machine but we can fixed, but we cant fix a problem with the tool changer.
if some body could help me please!!!
Crash of tool holder into occupied carrousel slot
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Originally Posted by
machintek
In a tool change a lot happens in a sequence and everything is verified before the next move/function.
It has to orient AND MAINTAIN ORIENT.
It has to be at tool change position (z height which is a parameter).
Tool changer moves forward and forward position is verified (switch).
Tool is released (verified by a switch).
Tool changer moves down or head moves up. Switch verifies tool changer down.
Move to next tool. a switch counts.
Tool goes into spindle (switch verifies)
Tool clamps (switch verifies)
Tool changer retracts. Switch verifies.
Where it stops is where you may have a problem.
George
My question relates to the third step when the tool changer moves under the spindle. If the carrousel location is loaded and the spindle is loaded will there be a crash? I have seen pictures of broken carrousels and I assume that is what happened. I have yet to use the tool changer on my Bridgeport 412 because I want to better understand how to manage the tools so that I don't damage something.
Thanks, Lynn