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SMTC-50 - Installation - VMC

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SMTC-50 - Installation

1

Use the lifting hoist ring [1] as shown to support the tool changer (aprox. 775 lbs/351 kg).

Clean the mating surface for the tool changer [2].

Place a piece of cardboard between the spindle head and the tool changer to prevent scratching the spindle head covers.

Unbolt the tool changer from the shipping mounts and lift it into position on the column [2] and tighten the (6) bolts to 80 ft-lb (108 N-m).

Remove the shipping mounts [3] but leave the lifting ring [1] on for alignment.

2

The tool changer is wired as shown:

  • Carousel Motor (TT) [1]
  • Cambox Motor (TA) [2]
  • Tool Changer Status Harness [3]
  • Carousel Lube Line [4]
  • Pocket Up Air Hose [5]
  • Pocket Down Air Hose [6]

The cable clamps are removed to reach the shipping position but the cables are still connected. Reinstall the cable clamps.

Power up and Activate the control. Remove the shipping brackets and complete the machine leveling procedure before aligning the tool changer in the next step.

3

Using a split tool [1] in RECOVERY mode, verify the alignment to the pocket and check the alignment to the spindle.

With the (4) TC bolts loose support the weight of the tool changer with the lifting ring, rotate the SMTC adjuster [2] to align the front-to-back of the arm to the spindle. The tool changer will not move unless you support the weight.

If the spindle alignment is out side-to-side, insert a shim [3] between the tool changer and the mount. Do not leave the shim exposed.

  Important:  You must set the Z-axis Tool Change Offset and Spindle Orientation after installing the 50 Pocket Tool Changer. Refer to Side Mount Tool Changer - Z-Axis Tool Change offset- NGC,  Side-Mount Tool Changer - Spindle Orientation Offset - NGC

4

The sheet metal will be installed in this order.

  • [1] Back Enclosure Panel
  • [2] Cover Bottom Front
  • [3] Cover Bottom Back
  • [4] Cover Bottom Middle
  • [5] Brushes
  • [6] Cover Seal Bracket
  • [7] Cover Seal Top
  • [8] 5/16 Plastic Rivet
  • [9] Cover Tool Back
  • [10] Cover Tool Front
  • [11] Cover Tool Brace
  • [12] Cover Carousel
  • [13] Cover Cambox
  • [14] Cover Top Access

5

Install

  • [1] Back Enclosure Panel
  • [2] Cover Bottom Front

6

Install

  • [3] Cover Bottom Back
  • [4] Cover Bottom Middle
  • [5] Brushes

7

Install [6] [7] [8], cover seal assembly.

8

Install

  • [9] Cover Tool Back
  • [10] Cover Tool Front
  • [11] Cover Tool Brace

9

Install

  • [12] Cover Carousel
  • [13] Cover Cambox
  • [14] Cover Top Access