Questions about Boxford 160 TCL

[Germy]

I found a video on youtube using servos but that is maybe a bit to much.
0,01mm sounds a bit rough but just might have to see and test it. I mean in the worst case I will have to replace the drivers.
An advantage of the Eding system is that you have a macro and you can start programming and calling your programms. So if your atc procedure is a bit complex you can programm it all in your macro.
Would you have an idea how to drive your atc by g code? Should be possible with the macro?
Ok, so it won´t take me years to do all the wiring that is good news.

Martin

[Saracen]

> Would you have an idea how to drive your atc by g code?

It needs to rotate a set number of steps forward to select the next tool, then backwards a few steps to lock it against the ratchet.

> Should be possible with the macro?

No doubt, but the Mk2/4 doesn't have a macro facility (yet)

Adrian.

[Germy]

Is there a proximity switch in the turret where the controller would get the position from when firing up the machine.
But how do you work out the number of steps you have to fill in the macro?
Looks like you have to order something from the Netherlands ;)