CNC – Module 2.2

1. Press the MDI button on the Mode Keypad to enter the MDI mode.

2. Enter code to load the tool under the tool number you have chosen or push ATC/FWD or ATC/REV until the carousel has rotated to the tool number you want to load. (At this point, if there were any tools in the carousel at the location you chose, you’ll need to remove them using the tool release button while grasping the tool by its holder) Read the next portion to understand how to remove a tool. WARNING (You need to make sure that all other NC code is deleted from the scratch pad so that the only code that will be executed is for loading a tool!)

3. You’ll notice that there are two metal tabs on the spindle and there are two slots on the tool holder at the bottom of the taper that must be aligned.

Note that the tool holder has one unique orientation. You will notice a small tapered hole or indentation. This slot must be facing the tool carousel when you load the tool.

4. You need to make sure that the spindle is in the right orientation before you insert the tool. Enter the MDI mode and push the ORIENT SPINDLE button. This will cause the spindle to move to the correct orientation and apply the brakes to hold the spindle steady.

5. The tool holder needs to be aligned as shown. This is the side facing AWAY from the tool carousel, so you’ll notice that there is no indentation inside the slot on this side.

6. With your left hand, grasp the tool you want to load (BELOW THE TWO RINGS ON THE TOOL HOLDER OR YOUR FINGERS/HAND COULD GET PINCHED) and guide it into the spindle, aligning the tabs with the slots.

With your right hand, press the TOOL RELEASE button. You will hear a rush of air against the top of the tool holder. Once you have the tabs and slots aligned, release the TOOL RELEASE button and your tool will be “sucked” up into place.