Section 05: Automatic Tool Changers - FadalCNC.com

FadalMaintenance ManualCAUTION!The arm of the dual arm tool changer moves suddenly and with greatforce. Make sure that while performing the following procedure you andothers are out of range of the arm.3) In the Dual Arm Tool Changer Menu select number 4 (Move Arm Reverse)or 3 (Move Arm Forward) to bring the tool changer arm as close as possibleto the spindle.4) Place a tool in the arm of the tool changer.5) Touch a flat surface of the tool with a .005 indicator and set to Ø. (See thepicture below).6) Carefully slide the indicator away from the tool, and remove the tool.7) In the Dual Arm Tool Changer Menu select number 4 (Move Arm Reverse)or 3 (Move Arm Forward) to move the arm back to its standby position.8) Place the tool in the spindle and lower the Z axis 3” approx.9) Slide the indicator in, and place the needle in the same spot where the Øwas set in the arm.10) Lower the Z axis until the indicator is Ø. (See the picture below).170 Section 05: Automatic Tool Changers March 2003