62 tool changes in 29 minutes / RapidChange ATC Swing Turret Proof of Concept. 2Xspeed
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- RapidChange ATC Swing Turret Proof of Concept.
I sped the video up 2 times
This is a custom fit for the Onefinity Machines but I believe could be adapted to other machines like the Avid. I aquired a WoodWorker Pro to see what I could do with a tool changer having minimal work area interference. It looks like I succeeded!
The Original linear ATC Magazine works well with the Buildbotics controller on the Onefinity Pro sewries but the Turret is a bit too much for it.
I wired up a Masso G3. It's not a G3 Touch but it's the same controller.
This porototype has a 3D printed hub for the A axis spinning the turret. The concentricity is out on this one by 0.6mm so it does fail to pick up a tool once. The IR sensor for tool recognition catches the error and the program pauses for me to correct it and hit cycle start.
I am running through a program that loads every tool statrting with every other toolat least once. 63 tool changes in all.
It needs a proper hub for the turret, metal gears for the swing and finish the asthetics.
It uses a closed loop stepper for the A axis and and an optical home switch.
The plates are Paper Phenolic XX which I prefer to aluminum for a lot of reasons.
The Swing plate mounts sandwiched between the table and the machine frame and there are 3 other spacers for the other 3 posts.
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You guys are having too much fun designing new variants! 🙂
We just want it to be the best it can be ;)
This would be perfect for the Milo 1.5 CNC mill. If you’re interested in working together on testing the turret version of your system on a Milo, let me know.
Thanks for the inquiry. send me an email don@rapidchangeatc.com
It's a very good machine. I wish it could be easily attached to my current cnc.
You have definitely caught my interest. I may need to purchase another machine to place it on? LOL
Awesome, I think I want to mount it on right side, already a lot going on on the left.
Thanks for the comment and it's a Great point!. It would be simple to have a right and left and I realize the geometry of the main plate can differ for different machine configs.
I also have mine set back about 6 inches from the front of my table. Can't wait until you launch it. @@RapidChangeATC
Seems like the spindle keeps hitting it as it tries to change the bit. I'd be worried that its going wventually get out of alignment
Thanks for the comment. It wasn't aligned that well to begin with actually. That prototype was slightly off center by about 0.6mm the hub was 3d printed. The nice thing about the rotary turret is that it's controlled with a closed loop stepper motor so it's more forgiving with alignment.
I want to try this but knowing my luck i'll crossthread, missthread and wreck my mill....... This is ER nut lefty loosey, righty tighty system, yeah?
Thanks for the question and comment. well there is not enough force to damage the spindle or even the nuts should it get stuck from misalignment.
@@RapidChangeATC thanks. Have you tried on bigger mill with bigger chip load? Any tool pullout?
So when can we buy it? 🎉
Thank you for the question and comment. It will be available this fall. I still have to work out the more stable joints but I don't think that will be too difficult. We will be doing a limited pre-order batch at a discounted price. Those who jump in early will be able to get them as we start final production ahead of the release. I will be releasing the details on that in the next week.
@@RapidChangeATC Cool! Depending on the price, I'm very interested. I have a small machine and this would be perfect.
Did you already start the limited pre-order? @@RapidChangeATC