Emco 5 cnc 5PC Tool Turret fitting

ukmwg video. Short video of fitting a previously used and correctly set Tool Changer turret on the cross slide of a Compact 5 cnc lathe, same procedure can be used on the 5PC lathe. With the lathe switched on and the toolholder plugged in and being driven in reverse to lock the toolplate in the working position. Using a 10mm carbide milling cutter shank in the chuck the tooling bore aligns the toolholder to the axis of the lathe, tighten fixing screws and check in other round tool holes for correct alignment. If the toolholder has not been used before on the lathe it may be better to only just pinch the toolplate with the 3 fixing screws, this allows a small rotational movement when first aligning with the 10mm tool shank. After tightening the 4 fixings use the Z axis drive to move away from the chuck to enable tightening of the 3 Toolplate screws. After tightening use Z axis to drive onto the 10mm shank and check alignment, drive off and rotate 2 tool positions to check the next round toolholder placement. Repeat for the 3rd round toolholder.
The tool turret on the Emco PC50 and PC55 have hollow dowels around the fixing points so the turret remains in a fixed position.

[@bobobeckham777]

Thank you, this was very helpful!

[@alexandernoname1391]

hi! if i adjust like this.. my extarmal tools all 1.5mm to high. i use standart carbide holders. whats wrong? do i need shiming down inside the slot??

[@ukmwg]

Yes, shims fitted on top of tool to bring cutting tip to centre height.

[@alexandernoname1391]

@@ukmwg ok thanks.. i done this and it works. i convert all to mach 3 you can see in my channel. i put another question to another video from you. thank you very much

[@josepaz5950]

Excuse me,what is the number for norm for program the cnc 5 turning emco,is it ISO or ansi?. Otherwise,dou you have examples in cnc with programs the cnc lathe?

[@ukmwg]

Is that an Emco Compact 5 cnc or the Emco 5 PC, the PC needs a computer to work but the Compact 5 cnc has an on-board computer, find out more at the Yahoo Group in the link at the message below. New Yahoo Emco 5 cnc lathe Group now at: groups.io/g/Emco5CNClathe Download MFI program editor.

[@ukmwg]

Emco 5 cnc lathe group join page here: groups.io/g/Emco5CNClathe

[@trublemakr8926]

will this method work for a pc55 and the pc55II lathe as well or is the the ATC mounted with dowels or something hidden,, i dont want to remove ATC to find out,, i used an indicator and the ATC plate varies about .001 of an inch when checked for tram as is mounted,, should i do as you have or leave it be?? I have a 10mm SGS carbide end mill to use if the ATC isnt dowelled into position on the pc55's,, thank you, good video

[@ukmwg]

If you use your carbide endmill or turn a short piece of rod to 9.98mm diameter and then check if each of the round tool sockets will pass onto the turned stub without movement of the toolplate all should be good. Make sure the tool locking grub screws are clear from the bore before testing. If you are happy with the operation and accuracy of the turret at present my advice would be to leave well alone. I am not sure about the turret being dowelled on your PC55 but there is a good drawing of your turret on the Yahoo Emco_cnc_lathe group.

[@ukmwg]

ukmwg Checked the drawing and it looks like your turret has tubular dowels at the 4 fixing points.

[@trublemakr8926]

ukmwg thanks,,, since it IS doweled i suppose using a co-axial indicator is about all that can be done,, since its doweled its gonna sit where it sits,, no moving it around,,, i'm sure glad i asked before i loosened the bolts and wondered why it wouldnt move,, thanks again

[@ukmwg]

For the program and loads more info for the Emco F1 go to the join page: emcof1cncmill.groups.io/g/main

[@Tkamsker]

Hi question are there toolholder for lathe boring how do they look like ? thx thomas

[@emgeeradian2223]

Hi Thomas, in the tool turret you use 10mm round shank boring tools or you can use insert type tooling for many jobs. Best to get the type that allows use of ground edge inserts made for aluminium, you can also use them on steel or other non-ferrous metals as well as plastics.

[@Tkamsker]

@@emgeeradian2223 Thank you and maybe if i need more than 3 cutting tools i need to make new plate ,.

[@emgeeradian2223]

@@Tkamsker Use the 3 slots for normal turning tools so you have 6 tools on the turret, for many jobs that will be enough. You can always make and fit out with tools a 2nd plate to change for special jobs,.

[@davidrabenius726]

@@emgeeradian2223 You can use any boring bar as long as the shank is 10mm or below. If you are using a smaller diameter boring bar then you can just make some bushings placed into the 10mm holes, EMCO offered these but you can just make then as required. Simply drill the diameter of the boring bar and secure with a setscrew thru the threaded hole on the turret. There needs to be a shoulder which acts as a stop & the top of the bushing needs to have a hole drilled on top so the setscrews can securely hold the bar. The same basic principle goes for the 3 turning tools. EMCO offered shims to get the correct center height, same as for the boring stations, just shim the tool to dead center and secure. The Turret was an option on the CNC5 series and the PCturn50 \55 you can use the EMCO or similar quick change holders for larger diameter pcs.

[@ukmwg]

groups.io/g/DenfordOracCNClathe groups.io/g/WittleV8 emcof1cncmill.groups.io/g/main

[@andrastoth5366]

how do I change tool from program on this controller?

[@ukmwg]

Use M06 with offsets included

[@andrastoth5366]

many thanks