Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) Installation Manual
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July 23, 2018
© Copyright 2018 ShopBot Tools, Inc.
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ATC Installation (Mechanical)
This section assumes that the ShopBot has been assembled using the instructions provided in the ShopBot
assembly manual. This means that the ShopBot is at a point in which it is able to connect and move under
the control of a computer. Wire/cable management may be left until the ATC installation has been
completed.
When naming sections, as in all writing, you should strive for consistency in tense. If the first section is
entitled
Preparing the Workspace
, the second section should be called
Unpacking the Materials
rather
than
Unpack the Materials.
Finally, make sure to use AP Style title case for your headlines.
VERY IMPORTANT!
For New Table Setups
The location of the table bed is extremely critical for an ATC tool. Excess overages in the X
dimension could mean tooling collisions, insufficient cutting area, and dropped tooling. At
the end of this section there is a table drawing that shows how the table should be set up.
Pay close attention to the relationship between table sides and the table surface.
For Previously Assembled Tables
Loosen the bolts that are attached to the table side extrusions and slide table sides in the
positive X direction until the table is in the position called out in the table drawings at the end
of this section.
ATC Table and Spoil Board
As noted in the provided table drawings, ATC tools deck mounting should be 2.75” from the front cross
support. Verify that the deck has been constructed properly at this time, or wait to complete this document
before continuing with deck assembly. Additionally ATC tools that are not equipped with Vacuum tables
require a double layer of MDF spoilboard to ensure proper clearance over the ATC toolbar.
