Specifications

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July 08 XYZ Machine Tools Issue 01
XYZ 560 Mini Mill and 710 VMC Operation Manual
6.9 Starting and Stopping the Spindle Rotation
To start and stop the spindle rotation:
1. Set the mode select switch to JOG mode, refer to Figure 52.
2. Push the spindle clockwise or anticlockwise switch to rotate the spindle, refer to
Figure 52.
3. Adjust the spindle override switch to select the correct spindle speed, refer to Figure 53.
4. Push the spindle stop button to stop the spindle rotation, refer to Figure 53.
5. The spindle motion can also start and stop in MDI mode by using the M functions, for
example:
• Spindle rotation speed - Sxxxx
• Spindle clockwise rotation start - M03
• Spindle anticlockwise rotation start - M04
•Spindle stop - M05
6.10 Automatic Tool Change (ATC) Procedure
6.10.1 Tool Mounting
The regulations for tool mounting are:
1. The maximum tool weight is 8 kg.
2. The maximum tool length is 100 mm.
6.10.2 Manual Tool Change
To change the tool in manual mode:
1. Set the mode select switch to JOG mode, refer to Figure 52.
2. Make sure the spindle has stopped.
Caution - Before pushing the tool clamp/unclamp button, hold the tool holder to
prevent the tool from falling.
3. Push the tool clamp/unclamp button to release the tool, refer to Figure 53. When the tool
clamp/unclamp button is pushed, a stream of air flows from the spindle hole to clean the
tool holder.
Note - Prior to clamping the tool, clean the tool and the tapered portion of the tool
holder.
4. Align the tool holder with the drive key on the spindle and insert the tool in the spindle
taper hole.
5. Hold the tool and push the tool clamp/unclamp button to clamp the tool. Make sure the
tool holder is clamped correctly.
6.10.3 Tool Change in MDI Mode
1. Select JOG on control.
2. Press Menu Select.
3. Press Machine.