[LRF]

Hi,
I would like to listen to any comments good or bad concerning the ATC pressure sensor. I do not have a sensor on my ATC currently and just thought I would get any comments that might be out there.
Thanks in advance.

[nitewatchman]

Use the sensor on mine, the thought of starting a tool change at lower pressure is not good. If the pressure was high enough to drive the tray in but not release the drawbar the results won't be good. At best you are in for another set of Nylon Bolts or more likely Nylon Bolts and a realignment.

At least this is how I see the scenario. Mine has reminded me to turn on the compressor more than one time.

nitewatchman

[David C. Allen]

Nitewatchman
Do you know what pressure the switch activates?

David

[LRF]

Talked to Tormach this morning. The rated cutoff for the sensor is 95 PSI. So if less the ATC would not activate and therefore the PB would not function either. This is what I wanted to here so I am going to install one.
I never turn off the AC so I don't ever forget to turn it on.

[R.DesJardin]

I turn my compressor off and close a valve on the tank, so nothing moves until I open the valve, But shut the valve off 1 tool change too soon and BAM! broken fork bolts. Note to self wait for the machine to finish the part before closing the valve.

[LRF]

Rory, would the ATC pressure sensor have prevented the problem?

[nitewatchman]

Nitewatchman
Do you know what pressure the switch activates?

David

About 100+/-.

nitewatchman

[R.DesJardin]

Rory, would the ATC pressure sensor have prevented the problem?

Yes it sure would have. No I still have bought one. "Wait til the cut is over to turn off the air" is my new mantra.

[LRF]

Thanks Rory, LOL, I like your new mantra. I'll be ordering a sensor soon