This procedure will demonstrate how to do a tool change on a SR-3015 machine with tool length probing and work offsets.

Machine Compatibility:

• SR-3015/4020 

Note : The diameter of the tool needs to be manually measured by the operator and entered in the tool offset page. 

Navigate to the [Alias Codes] tab in settings and modify ONE of the following Program Aliases to have a value of 6 [3].

• [1] M MACRO CALL 09000 (Tool change without probing)
• [2] M MACRO CALL O9006 (Tool change with probing)

Warning : Do not set both values to 6. When M06 tool change is commanded the control will select 09006.

Measure the height of the tool probe from the base of it to the top enter it into Setting 63 [1].

Note : Ensure the top is not depressed by applying very light pressure. By default the value is 1.5625 in (39.6875 mm).

Set a Safe tool change location that is easy to reach and close to the operator using Settings 293, 294, and 295.

Note : Ensure that the tool change location has access to the table to be able to place the table probe.

When M06 tool change is commanded the program will stop and ask if you would like to do a tool change (Y/N)? 

Type Y or N to proceed.

The spindle will stop to allow for a tool change. After changing the tool press [CYCLE START].

Place the table probe [3] directly under the tool [2] and press [CYCLE START].

Note : It is reccommended to start this routine at a rapid speed of 25% or slower [1] to be able to adjust the table probe position.

The control will prompt you to remove the table probe from and store in a safe location then press [CYCLE START].

This procedure will demonstrate how to do a tool change on a SR-3015P machine with tool length probing

Note : The diameter of the tool needs to be manually measured by the operator and entered in the tool offset page.    

Machine Compatibility:

• SR-3015P/4020P
• Minimum software required for vps template probing is 100.25.001.1250. 
  
  Note:  If current software version is below 100.25.001.1250 please refer to Automatic Tool Length Probing via G-Code (Non-VPS Method) section.

Prior to initiating the tool probe calibration sequence, confirm that the tool probe is correctly connected and operational. Access the I/O diagnostics page and search for the “PROBE_SIGNAL”.

Apply light pressure to the top of the tool probe and verify that the PROBE SIGNAL transitions from 0 to 1, indicating successful signal recognition. An audible beep should also be emitted, confirming that the tool probe is properly installed.

Insert a reference tool of known length into the spindle. Ensure the tool is clean and properly seated to maintain measurement integrity.

Navigate to the OFFSETS page and verify that the Length Geometry (H) value for the active tool is set to zero (0).

Note : Failure to zero the tools Length Geometry (H) may trigger a “Restricted Zone” error during tool probe calibration.

Manually jog the tool in the X and Y axes to align it as closely as possible with the center of the tool probe’s surface.

Jog the Z-axis downward until the tool tip is approximately 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) above the tool probe. Precision is not critical at this stage—proximity is sufficient.

Navigate to the VPS template 2. TOOL PROBE CALIBRATION in the VPS directory 1.PROBING/3.CALIBRATION/

Enter the known tool length into the LENGTH field on the VPS template. This will be the length of the reference tool inserted into the spindle in step 2.

Note : Ensure that the reference tool’s diameter is smaller than the internal diameter of the tool probe’s protective housing to prevent interference during the calibration process.

Set the DIAMETER field to 0.05.

This value is retained for compatibility with systems that support side probing, although it is not utilized in the Sheet Router configuration.

Set the ORIENTATION parameter to 3, which corresponds to the standard vertical probing configuration used in this setup.

Place table probe on top of the work piece and start the single surface [1] probing routine. 

Important : If any of the other options are selected the machine will generate alarm 1010 (NOT SUPORTED) [2].

Note : The SR-3015 is only able to measure the Z-axis height offset of the work piece. X and Y axis positions need to be set manually.

Select the desired work offset value [1] then ensure the selected axis [2] is set to Z or the machine will generate alarm 1010 (NOT SUPPORTED). Place the table probe [4] on top of the work piece [5] then jog the Z-axis down and press [CYCLE START].

The vacuum dust collector is controlled using m-codes. M164 will turn on the dust collector and M165 will turn off the dust collector.

Note : On P-versions of the SR machine the vacuum dust collector also actuates a shuttling brush head.

The SR-3015/4020P relies primarily on vacuum based workholding for all the components on the table and is divided into sections. The SR-3015P's table is divided into 6 equal sections [1]. The SR-4020P is divided into 8 equal sections [2]. The vacuum sections are individually controlled using manual ball valves.

The Table Vacuum is controlled using M59P155 / M69P155.

Important : The vacuum generating pump is designed to be running continuously and should not be cycled on and off more than twice an hour.

The SR-3015P/4020P vacuum table requires the use of a rubber gasket to hold down the work piece for machining. This gasket is a string that is provided with the machines and are cut to length depending on work piece size.

Note : Ensure the work piece is larger than the outlined gasket [2] all corners to create a strong seal.

The vacuum is generated through the illustrated ports [1]. Any workpiece that is placed on the table needs a vacuum port underneath it.

 If a large sheet is placed on the table then the gasket needs to be placed around the vacuum ports as illustrated.

All SR - 3015P/4020P arrive with an integrated oil misting system for cutting lubrication.

This system can be adjsuted to be an air blast for chip exacuation or an oil misting system for cutter lubrication.

The Oil Blast option is controlled with M83/84

Locate the oil mist fluid level slot [1] on the machine. The fluid level might be low—verify it’s within the recommended range. Carefully remove the oil bottle [2] and refill the bottle with 93-2364 (1 Quart) or 93-4577 (1 Gallon) of approved canola oil. Use clean tools to avoid contamination.

The bump sensors on all SR models also function as door open switches. During initial machine start up the bump sensors need to be test via the cycle door prompt.

The operator needs to actuate one of the 4 bump sensors / switches to cycle the door and continue with the homing sequence.