Tool changes without a changer on TM-1

[dansutula]

Very well done PIT.
I’ve got a few questions. It appears that your tool holder is plastic, if so, what type?
Do you have a drawings or model of your design that you would be willing to sell or share? Thanks!

[pit202]

this is a normal plastic like PCV , if this helps I got only this file.

[miljnor]

Don't have any pictures but I made a single much like yours.

Two ways I got the chip problem solved is a G4 and a M8 coolant command to wash it while above it.

And the second way is to make a cover that is spring loaded and tilts away from the tools. This is a complicated one because you have to program the column to push it out of the way before dropping in to take/leave the tool.

I believe some industrial routers have these types of covers available multiple tools.

[Al_The_Man]

Originally Posted by pit202 isn`t is possible to make thumbnails on this forum ?

You can post a JPG if within the right size, use IrfanView to resize if necessary.
Al.

[dansutula]

Thanks for the drawing PIT202!
It will save me a good bit of time if ever I need to make one!

[codyst]

I drew up a design for a local vocational school so they had "ATC" capability on their TM1. Mine was made out of 1/4 steel plate that sat on die springs mounted to posts. The mill would feed down and barely touch the plate before unclamping. Then when it would do a pickup, it would feed down and slightly load the die springs to give positive force back into the spindle before clamping. I also had one replaceable aluminum block for positioning of the tool during the drop off and pickup. I'll do some digging and see if I can find my drawings and post them.

[RDemets]

codyst, we are planning to build "ATC" for our TM-1, since we are located in Belgium, the TM-1 was not aivailable with toolchanger due to CE regulations, so we are very interested in your design.
P.S. Sorry for my bad english