Those numbers look to be correct.
Just to be sure, can you generate the ATC subroutines again, save them to a USB, and try the Set Tool 1 Load Tool 1 again? Before doing so make sure to start by setting the spindle as empty and having all your tools in the pockets. Also ensure you are loading then rewinding each time you run each subroutine.
That could be the problem. You may have used the incorrect white wire - a common mistake. The white spindle wire is often tucked deep inside the plastic housing that sticks out the back, and has tape on it. Do not use the white wire with rubber cap that is from the Masso ATC wire harness.
I have found the wire you indicated and connected it to the Spindle Controller input 7.
The spindle now turns in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
The ATC appears to be performing each sequence, however the load is failing on all pockets.
The unload has functioned perfectly on all pockets.
Progress but not there yet.
Ideas?
Is it physically failing to load, or just giving a load error screen message, requiring a cycle start to continue? Is it measuring the tool length offset each time using the tool setter?
It is physically failing to load.
I manually load as the system asks, I only press “Cycle Start” not reload and then cycle start.
It then takes the tool length and unloads.
On load attempts is it spinning CW, lowering to the appropriate depth in the pocket, with the nut engaging the 3 ball bearings, and trying two attempts?
It is unfortunately, I am just going to check the y position as it appears to be hitting one sided.
I was going to suggest remeasuring the pocket #1 XY position as this likely is the cause. You will need to generate the subroutines once again. I believe the unloads are more forgiving with respect to misalignment of pocket centres, and may also reinforce our suspicion that it may be a pocket alignment issue. When you are set up again, try to load/unload each pocket individually again. Try not to be discouraged, we have covered - and confirmed - a great deal, all worthwhile in my opinion.
Thanks so much for your help today, I will tackle it again tomorrow morning as i now have dinner waiting for me.
Have a good rest of the day and thanks so much for the progress we have made so far.
Happy to help. Things always look brighter after a meal and night’s sleep.
Hi,
Glad to report that the overnight rest has done the trick.
I decided to check the ATC connection to the QCW frame as movement had been observed.
Lo and behold, one screw was not tight enough; upon screwing in to tighten, I could not make any movement occur.
Actions:
I rechecked the pocket locations and z depth. The pocket was 2mm different in the y-axis.
Updated the web ui.
Ran the ATC test routine.
It ran perfectly, three times before I started to write..
Things I have learnt through this problem:
My timetable may not always coincide with others, as different countries celebrate different events.
The help of others who are more knowledgeable is extremely valuable.
Achieving 100% clarity in communication is difficult.
Operational manuals can sometimes have omissions that cause problems. TM helped me find a common mistake with the spindle wiring.
Time and patience are the most important factors when dealing with a new situation or problem.
Once again, thanks to TMToronto for outstanding support and extensive knowledge provision to a stranger.
I was thinking about you this morning!
So happy to hear of your success, and happy to be a part of the solution - your patience and diligence were the greatest factors in your success IMO.
Happy machining.