Automatic tool change
11 Dec 2022 10:09 #259188
by JackRay
Automatic tool change was created by JackRay
Hello ,
I made a 5 axis machine with Lcnc that works very well with version 2.9.
Now, I want to go further and put a spindle with automatic tool change.
Can someone give me some information about Lcnc 2.9. Already, is this function supported in this software?
Thanks for your help
I made a 5 axis machine with Lcnc that works very well with version 2.9.
Now, I want to go further and put a spindle with automatic tool change.
Can someone give me some information about Lcnc 2.9. Already, is this function supported in this software?
Thanks for your help
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11 Dec 2022 16:10 #259196
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Replied by tommylight on topic Automatic tool change
Yes.
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11 Dec 2022 18:23 #259208
by JackRay
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Ok , but ?
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11 Dec 2022 20:18 #259217
by tommylight
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You gave no info about anything, it is really hard to help with such questions.
What type?
Hydraulic or pneumatic?
How are the tools arranged?
How many tools?
Etc, etc
If you are trying to find info about the questions above, then here is everything about toolchangers on this forum and website
www.google.com/search?q=toolchanger+site...sclient=gws-wiz-serp
What type?
Hydraulic or pneumatic?
How are the tools arranged?
How many tools?
Etc, etc
If you are trying to find info about the questions above, then here is everything about toolchangers on this forum and website
www.google.com/search?q=toolchanger+site...sclient=gws-wiz-serp
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13 Dec 2022 18:22 #259340
by JackRay
Replied by JackRay on topic Automatic tool change
Yes excuse me, I just wanted to know if Lcnc is able to support an automatic tool change.
I see that there are some extra pins in the .hal file. I have only one parallel port with 5 axes and I think that this evolution will not be possible.
I see that there are some extra pins in the .hal file. I have only one parallel port with 5 axes and I think that this evolution will not be possible.
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13 Dec 2022 19:56 #259350
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Replied by tommylight on topic Automatic tool change
LinuxCNC supports plenty of tool changers, and given the option of writing components for it opens up possibilities vastly.
Parallel port, if it is an onboard one, can be set to 3 modes for use with LinuxCNC,
Mode out = 12 outputs and 5 inputs
Mode in = 4 outputs and 13 inputs
Mode X = 8 outputs and 9 inputs
But since you have 5 axis, only mode out works for you with 2 out and 5 in free.
That can be used for a simple tool changer, still.
Or a rack tool changer that does require only 1 output for air, and maybe 1 input for tool clamped sensor if there is one.
Parallel port, if it is an onboard one, can be set to 3 modes for use with LinuxCNC,
Mode out = 12 outputs and 5 inputs
Mode in = 4 outputs and 13 inputs
Mode X = 8 outputs and 9 inputs
But since you have 5 axis, only mode out works for you with 2 out and 5 in free.
That can be used for a simple tool changer, still.
Or a rack tool changer that does require only 1 output for air, and maybe 1 input for tool clamped sensor if there is one.
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