Hey CNC Woodworkers! Corbin Dunn here and I'm discussing my Automatic Tool Changer, or ATC for my Avid CNC machine. I'll talk about some spindle options and what I got. Then I'll talk about the air compressor setup, which is required for tool changes. Next I'll cover my pneumatic setup and go over the diagram on how I did it. Finally I'll discuss what wires go where in the Avid Control Box. Chapters are located down below if you want to skip to a particular area.
Overall, I'm discussing the HITECO QD1F ATC Spindle, and the CNC Depot S30C or the basic S30, but most people use the S30C for woodworking.
Update Nov 2023: CNC Depot has a lot more ATC spindle options; check out their site: https://www.cncdepot.net'>https://www.cncdepot.net
I also have word that their spindles can have Case Pressurization on a relay with 30 psi, which is great!
Static wiring diagrams and directions: https://www.corbinstreehouse.com/blog...
CNC Build Playlist: • Avid CNC Build
Ep 1: What CNC To Buy • CNC Build Ep 1: What is the Best CNC ...
Ep 2: Welded CNC Table • CNC Build Ep 2: How to Weld a CNC Bas...
Ep 3: Making an Avid CNC Precise: • CNC Build Ep 3: How to Make an Avid C...
Ep 4: How to Tram a CNC: • CNC Build Ep 4: How to Tram a CNC C...
Ep 5: Automatic Tool Changer: • CNC Build Ep 5: How to Setup an Autom...
Ep 6: ATC Tool Rack Build • CNC Build Ep 6: Automatic Tool Change...
Ep 7: ATC Setup in Mach 4 • CNC Build Ep 7: Custom Mach 4 ATC Too...
Ep 8: ATC Tool Heights • CNC Build Ep 8: How to Set Tool Heigh...
Ep 9: ATC Post Processor Setup • CNC Build Ep 9: ATC Post Processor Mo...
Ep 10: 3D Printed Dust Boot • CNC Build Ep 10: Print Your Own CNC D...
Ep 11: Improving the Avid CNC Table • CNC Build Ep 11: Improving the Welded...
Ep 12: CNC Spoilboard • CNC Build Ep 12: Make the ULTIMATE CN...
Corbin Dunn
https://www.corbinsworkshop.com // CNC Files (many free) and products
https://www.corbinstreehouse.com // Blog
** Chapters **
0:00 Intro
0:54 Spindle Options
1:57 Air Setup
3:28 Spindle Overview
5:28 Drawbar Air Diagram
6:39 Case Pressurization Diagram
7:39 Chip Clearing Diagram
7:54 Air Pressure Check Diagram
8:58 Wiring Diagrams
10:13 Conclusion
** References **
CNC Depot S30C Spindle
https://www.cncdepot.net'>https://www.cncdepot.net
HITECO QD1F Spindle
https://www.hiteco.net/en/products/el...
Avid CNC Wiring Diagram:
https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instr...
CNC Depot Avid Directions
https://www.cncdepot.net'>https://www.cncdepot.net/avidcnc
** Air Source Materials (Main Air Lines) **
Visit: https://www.corbinstreehouse.com/blog...
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