Table of Contents
Desktop Tools Safety and Precautions .......................................................................................... 5
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 6
What’s in the Crate? ..................................................................................................................... 6
Uncrating ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Dust Hose ............................................................................................................ 9
Connecting the Pneumatics .......................................................................................................... 9
Software and Computer Configuration ............................................................................................. 10
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 10
Computer Recommendations ..................................................................................................... 11
Computer Configuration .............................................................................................................. 11
Conclusion .................................................................................................................................. 16
Machine Setup ................................................................................................................................ 19
Plug in Pendant and Connect Power ......................................................................................... 19
Launch Software ....................................................................................................................... 20
ATC Software Setup ....................................................................................................................... 21
Starting the Software .................................................................................................................. 21
Square the Machine ................................................................................................................... 21
Setting up your XY Home Position ............................................................................................. 22
Zero the X- and Y-axes ............................................................................................................... 23
Machine Features ........................................................................................................................... 24
The Position Window .................................................................................................................. 24
The Keypad ................................................................................................................................ 24
Z Zero Plate ................................................................................................................................ 24
Zero the Z-Axis ........................................................................................................................... 25
Tool Draw Bar ............................................................................................................................. 25
Inserting a Tool into a Tool Holder ................................................................................................ 26
Calibrating the ATC (CN,74) .......................................................................................................... 28
Your Calibration Numbers from the Factory: .............................................................................. 28
Measuring Tool Lengths (CN,72) .................................................................................................. 30
Plate Offset Measurement (CN,73) ................................................................................................ 31
Creating a Tool Change File .......................................................................................................... 32
Spindle Warmup Routine (C5) ....................................................................................................... 33
Run the File ..................................................................................................................................... 33
Advanced Techniques ................................................................................................................... 34
Going Above Tool #7 .................................................................................................................. 34
Setting Up for Oversized Material ............................................................................................... 35
Performing Bit Measurements with the Toolbar Removed ......................................................... 36
Using Extra Toolbars/Reinstalling Toolbars ................................................................................ 37
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 38