multicam 3000 tool holder breaking continuously

[schantal]

Our multicam is breaking the plastic tool holders continuously. we already installed an air purifier to reduce the humidity in the valves but we still have that problem. any sugestions?

[granto]

I had a 3000 series machine installed in April and it doesn't have any problems with tool changes. When the machine was first installed the installer somehow performed a toolchange but the spindle was closed and it crashed into the toolholder. This bent the aluminum extrusion that stores the toolholders. Since that time I've never had a problem.

Maybe there is some kind of alignment problem with the spindle and toolholder during the toolchange.

[schantal]

we figured out our problem was because of tool maitenance, cleaned the cones of our tools and has now been working ok

thanks!

[joefox]

Yes, you have to clean the tool holders and the inside of the spindle regularly. If you don't, the tool holoders will stick. Even though the air release is on, the holder will stick and it will pull hard and possibly break the plastic clip off.