The manual tool changer is designed to be used with Auto Tool Zero to automatically measure and compensate for differences in tool length after each tool change.

For information on wiring and how the Tool Setter works, refer to the Tool Setter documentation: HERE

Setting Up Manual Tool Changer

This setup is used when tools are changed manually.

• Go to the F1 Setup screen
• Open the Tool Changer window
• Select Manual Tool Change from the list

Setting Tool Change Position

A tool change position can be configured to make manual tool changes easier.

This is useful for large machines where the spindle should move to a convenient location, such as the front of the machine.

• Double-click Manual Tool Change in the list
• Enter the desired axis positions for the tool change location

Automatic Door

The manual tool changer supports integration with an automatic door.

Refer to the Automatic Door section for setup details.

Outputs

Tool Setter Air Blast Time (ms): This output activates an air blast to clean the tool setter before measuring tool length.

If an air blast system is not installed, do not assign this output.

Tool Changer Logic

1. The spindle is turned OFF, and the system waits for the spindle to stop based on the Spin Down Delay setting

2. The system checks if the requested tool is already in the spindle

    • If yes, the tool change is skipped

    • If no, the process continues

3. The Z axis moves to the homing position
4. The X and Y axes move to the tool change position
5. The system waits for the user to change the tool and press Cycle Start
6. The Tool Setter Air Blast output activates for the configured duration

7. If Auto Tool Zero is enabled:

    • MASSO moves to the tool setter

    • Measures the tool length

    • Applies compensation
    

   If Auto Tool Zero is not enabled:

    • The system uses the Z offset from the F4 Tool Table

8. The X and Y axes return to their previous position
9. Tool change is complete