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    Default Low cost ATC

    I wanted an ATC but Smithy didn't offer one for the MX200 Talon. The "Rack" type hogs some machining real estate so that had to go. Here's what I did. Easy.





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    I like your ATC. Any video's of it in action? Looks like you are running a commercial grade controller and not Mach3 or PathPilot.



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    Default Re: Low cost ATC

    Hi - If you click on the photo you will go to my web site where the video is. It would be easy to make this work with Mach 3 (easier than the Siemens controller).

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    Very nice. I have a Novakon Pulsar and looking for a simple ATC. I am using PathPilot for control.

    Steve



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    Do you have a power draw bar?

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    Yes, I have a PDB similar to Tormach's.

    Steve



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    Default Re: Low cost ATC

    What type of Tool Holders?

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    Default Re: Low cost ATC

    Tormach TTS type tool holders.



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    Should work perfect.

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    Default Re: Low cost ATC

    Tim, are you using a work offset for your first tool location then offsetting from there for the other three tools?

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    Steve - In my application the Sinumerik 808D control has provisions for 4 "Fixed Position" variable sets (X,Y,Z). Each set is a tool pocket location. The Tool Change macro logic figures it all from there. Work offsets would work just as well.

    I assume you can orient the spindle on your machine.

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