Setting up the CNC Depot ATC on the Avid CNC - Part 1

[@Wazio]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video. I’ve been thinking about an atc for awhile and this is helping to push me towards it.

[@WMBayouLures]

They are great, couldn't see doing molds without one.

[@kenrobertson8239]

G43 is for doing tool length compensation. Machine coordinates is G53. “G43 H2” means load the tool length for tool 2, basically so Z0 in your work coordinate is whatever you zeroed to for the current tool. To purely change tools, you don’t need that portion, but you wouldn’t want to then go start cutting. Excellent video on the process. 👍

[@WMBayouLures]

Ahh thanks for that correction! Much appreciated!

[@ryangeiser6914]

Great video - thanks for sharing. I have everything setup except my auto tool portion - just dreading setting up the tool holder and coordinates- but you have motivated me to keep moving forward with it. Thanks!

[@WMBayouLures]

Auto-tool measuring is next on my list as well!

[@ryanlangan1060]

Thank you! Haven't had the time to implement tool changing on my machine yet using Jason's document. This helps me to really understand more about what I need to do. I'm great at a lot of the cnc stuff, but writing or understanding code is not my thing.

[@karlh6692]

Love it, yeah g43 is the tool height comp. In a program you change tools t2 m6, then on the move down to the part you g43 h2 z?? to pick up the length comp.

[@nxgnfreight]

Great video and thanks for the info! This really helped out a lot but definitely awaiting your pressure monitor thingimebobby install video. I searched high and low and found videos of setting it up in mach4 but not where to actually connect it to (io board)?

[@WMBayouLures]

Yeah that’s the problem I have! I have one on order as soon as it arrives it will get working on it.

[@nxgnfreight]

@@WMBayouLures I figured it out (:=) Already found a pressure switch from eBay (lucky me, didn't have the part number listed but found it by accident) Let me know how I can reach you and will shoot over some pointers I found. Is the email on your "about" good?

[@WMBayouLures]

@@nxgnfreight Awesome! email me at [e-mail] Thanks!

[@fritzbabler6459]

Very informative and clear. I have a question though, I noticed when you measured the master tool dowel and pressed to set the height, you didn't zero the Z axis before you set the height of it? Then between putting the master tool back in the rack and grabbing the next tool, I see that the Z axis is zero but didn't see when you did that? Thanks

[@fritzbabler6459]

The Mach4 videos from Mach showed them zeroing the Z axis before setting the master tool height. Wondering why they do it and you don't?

[@WMBayouLures]

Sorry I probably just assumed a zero'ing of all axis before you start. You are correct,0 it all out before you start.

[@MichaelBeha-t3o]

Hi, looking at your ATC tool stations I don't see any spring element etc that would compensate the partial tool push out. I'm in the process of setting up my S30C ATC and see quite a lot of flex happening in the tool fork the moment the drawbar ejects the tool. I'm a bit worried that this force might cause damage in the long run... I'd love to hear your thoughts on that, and how you dealt with the ZBump. Thanks for the great video, very helpful! Cheers, Michael.

[@WMBayouLures]

I have not noticed any Z bump issues, the forks are matted to slots on the tool holder so any movement that is happening is the tool going into the "proper" position. It can't really move in Z as long as it is properly seated in the fork, and if it is not properly seated then it is almost certainly on the floor somewhere 😆

[@portlandscott]

I'm working through this right now with my S30C. There is a variable assigned in the script that let's you specify the ZBump compensation. Looks like it is only implemented with the GCode that picks up the tool but not when replacing in the rack. Did you have any luck solving this?

[@rdmvideos5381]

Hi good video thank you for sharing, question: what spindle are you using , your answer will be very appreciated. Thanks again.

[@WMBayouLures]

S30c Spindle from CNCDepot.com

[@chrisadesigns]

Nice, what touch screen you using?

[@WMBayouLures]

They don't make the exact one I use anymore but this one is the replacement - amzn.to/3UleCwK

[@bikerboy389]

Is the setup guide available online anywhere?

[@WMBayouLures]

Last I checked no you have to email him

[@Silverturky]

Hey man I'm really close to getting the s30c auto changing system. What can you say about the power of the spindle itself. How fast can you typically run it through materials line MDF or any other materials you have tested?

[@WMBayouLures]

I only cut aluminum and HDPE and it handles it with no problem.

[@Silverturky]

@@WMBayouLures ok great. I'm just worried about it bogging down when i start to push sone faster feeds and speeds. Great to know u cut aluminum on it

[@rameshrk7531]

I have 3 axis Chinese machine imported from chaina that doesn't have auto tool change, if i want to add auto tool change it is possible, if it is possible please let me know or suggest any procedure or video please i want to do it my self.... I have 2 machines one is stepper motor and another one is hybrid servo machine....

[@WMBayouLures]

I have seen these spindles on other machines so I am pretty sure that is possible but it would be best to contact cncdepot.com directly. They are super helpful and can give you all the details.

[@rameshrk7531]

@@WMBayouLures thank you

[@fixent2156]

hi, where can i find this script? Thanks for help

[@WMBayouLures]

Email the maker, his email is in the description.

[@synthdude7664]

Hi, what type of spindle is that?

[@WMBayouLures]

S30c from cncdepot.com

[@michaelcobb1141]

Sublime text editor. Set the syntax in the language.

[@jamiesmithnc]

FWIW That email address bounces as "address not found".

[@WMBayouLures]

Hmm that is really weird, I just tested it and you are correct it is bouncing now. I reached out to Jason on Facebook to see if he is aware of the issue and has any other way to contact him. I have been working on him to put it online as well so maybe we can get that done quickly. Sorry for the hassle.

[@jamiesmithnc]

@@WMBayouLures I messaged him on FB as well. Nice job on the video, when's the next part due :) ?

[@WMBayouLures]

@@jamiesmithnc Editing it now, should be out Saturday.

[@Human_OU812]

@@jamiesmithnc I didn’t see a message from you. I’ll double check all the stuff and hiding places.

[@jamiesmithnc]

@@WMBayouLures I see now - you missed the "s" in the email address, it's "lamplightdesignsva", not "lamplightdesignva"