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How to align the spindle dogs parallel to the X Axis without a dial indicator:

1. Push [ORIENT SPINDLE]. Push [EMERGENCY STOP].
2. Push [SETTING]. Set Setting 7 to OFF.
3. Push [PARAMETER/DIAGNOSTIC]. Go to Parameter 257.
4. Increase the value of Parameter 257 in increments until the spindle dogs are parallel to the x axis after you push [ORIENT SPINDLE].

 Note: If you add 1000 to the value of Parameter 257, this equals approximately 1/4 turn of the spindle orientation location.

          5. Release [EMERGECY STOP]. Push [RESET].

          6. Align spindle dogs parallel to X-axis. Push [ORIENT SPINDLE].

Put the magnetic base with the indicator on the table.

Handle jog the machine to indicate the alignment of the spindle dogs and the X Axis.

The spindle dogs must be aligned within 0.010" (0.254 mm) of the X Axis.

Perform STEP 1 instructions again until the spindle dogs align with the X Axis. Make sure the alignment error is not more than 0.010" (0.254 mm) of the X Axis. Increase or decrease the value of Parameter 257 by much smaller increments.

 Caution: After you change the value of Parameter 257, make sure the indicator is out of the path of the spindle dogs.

Operate a tool change with no tools in the spindle or pocket.

Push [FEED HOLD] when the tool changer arm is at the spindle. Make sure the spindle dog [1] is aligned to the key [2] on the tool changer arm.

 Note: To make a fine adjustment to Parameter 257, push [CYCLE START] to complete the tool change. Increase or decrease the value of Parameter 257 in increments of 10 until the spindle dogs are aligned.  Repeat this step if necessary.

Push [SETTING]. Set Setting 7 to ON.

Press [ZERO RETURN], [ALL], and [HOME G28], in that order.

Enter DEBUG mode and TOOL CHANGER RECOVERY mode.

Press [ATC FWD] to move the double arm [3] toward the spindle dogs [1].

Make sure that there is enough clearance to turn the spindle dogs.

 Note: If your spindle has a spindle dog [2] longer than the other, make sure it is turned away from the double arm. The long spindle dog has a hole on the bottom.

Press [POSIT].

Select the VAR tab and then select the RAW DATA tab.

Turn the spindle dogs with your hand until the value of SPINDLE POS is near 0 and not a negative number. Align the spindle dogs with the slot in the arm.

Enter TOOL CHANGER RECOVERY mode.

Press [ATC FWD] until ARM at CL/UNCL has a value of 1.

Turn spindle dogs [1] until the spindle dog touches the shoulder [2].

Record the number shown in SPINDLE POS.

Turn until the spindle dog touches the other shoulder.

Record the number shown in SPINDLE POS.

Add the value of the two spindle positions. Divide the sum by 2.

Example: 1401 + 101 = 1502. 1502/2 = 751

Enter the new value into parameter 257.

Enter TOOL CHANGER RECOVERY mode.

Press [ATC FWD] until ARM at CL/UNCL is 1.

Press [ATC REV] until the screen shows the Arm At Origin and/ or message [1].

Press [Orient Spindle], then press [O].

Press [ATC FWD] repeatedly to verify alignment.

Press [ATC REV] until the screen shows the Arm At Orgin and/ or message [1].

Exit TOOL CHANGER RECOVERY mode and DEBUG mode.