High Speed DIY ATC CNC Router Tool Change with Auto Air Assist Retraction

The nozzle can now be positioned much better without interfering in the tool change process. This was fun and really easy to install and setup, still waiting on the sensors to come in so that the macro knows for sure that the rotary actuator is in the correct position.

[adsonvital]

Your cnc is amazing, congratulations on the project, it is an inspiration for the development of mine.

[paramtrx]

From one Cnc Engineer to another.. that is nice Man! Good Job!

[portlandscott]

Well done! There's nothing quite as satisfying as solving that kind of problem with a slightly off the wall solution that works incredibly well. Am I right?! I just did something similar with my dust shroud and a couple air cylinders resulting in doubling the number of tools I can fit in my rack. I'm happy to share... since I'm going to steal your awesome idea :)

[rexmundi]

Nice work. It would be nice if you shared what ATC Spindle you’re using

[meoengiaitri]

Can you help me to do it like you? I’m really love the way you tool change automatically! Unfortunately, I don’t have enough experience, if possible can you help me to realize it. Thank you. I’m looking forward to your feedback.

[angeloctaviocruzmartinez]

Que tarjeta ocupas para este proyecto ... ?

Que core manejas ? GRBL HAL, MACH3, LinuxCnc, otros ?

Que Software CAM te da el uso correcto de estos accesorios ?

[JurajBalaj]

Perfect work Nikita, would you mind to share M6 macro for inspiration? Thanks Juraj

[ebje]

I also use the tool holder and am very satisfied so far. However Do you also have the problem that the milling cutters are sitting very firmly in the collet. if so, is there a trick to solving it without damaging anything

[moroshobby]

I'm watching a good video.
Can you confirm the purchase link of atc spindle?

[indecent]

Do you have more fun building and modding the machine or using it anyway Good work keep the videos coming

[matteyles]

That's very cool. Did you source all the pneumatic parts to operate the ATC functions separately or as a kit from a CNC parts suppler?

[petermorphett]

Can i ask what spindle and holder type this is?

[akren]

Very nice! No criticisms here, but curious why not go for a programmable nozzle height to accommodate different cutters and depths of cut? HAAS have a simple implementation of one for reference. Omitting this for cost and simplicity are fine answers of course, but your CNC is one of the best 6040s out there so I wonder why not?

[tadasmitkus]

Could you possibly share your M6 macro? I'm in the final stage with my CNC and The ATC rack on my CNC machine is working the same principle as Yours (pushed by pneumatic cylinder), measuring after tool change should be the same, even the fixed probe is the same, so I think I could manage to adapt your macro to my machine (it is too difficult for me to write my own macro from scratch) :) It would help me a lot
. Thank You!

[andrewbeaton]

Unbelievable! Whats the cheapest way to do this?

[olegtsvinev]

Nice! What happens if the tool is longer than previous one? Will it adjust to the new length?

[Lennings]

for the moment i have this spindle that usually comes with a home cnc machine. have these small collars that i have to change manually. Do i need to get a totally new spindle to have this took holder shuck or can i rebuild the one i have?

[backyardengineer]

Bro stop gate keeping the macro. Don’t be shy and share it

[spartan]

Hi there, I'm just looking at your videos today, i'm really interested in everything you made with your 6040.
I got a 6040 last year with my work and i'm doing the exact same thing as you.
If you have time some day to discuss with me it will be amazing, i have a lot of questions haha! :)
We can't send private message on youtube anymore so i can send you my email.
Thank you and have a nice day :)