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The Power to
Change
Change
Tools.....
Change the Way you Machine.....
Change
the Way You do Business.....
Automatic Tool Changers
for CNC Router Tables
Starting at Less than
$3000
 Midwest Rapid Tool Inc. has developed a bolt on Tool Changer which
fits gantry style router tables. Everything needed to implement automatic tool changes is included. A modified
Porter Cable 3 1/4hp
Router,
air cylinder, and control modules are fully assembled and mounted on a
3/4" aluminum back plate. The Fixed Tool
Pallet included in the system, has To ol Bays for 8 Tool Holders.
Four Tool Holders with your choice of ER20 collets are included with the system but additional Tool
Holders are available. ER20 collets are available to hold bits with a
full range of shank diameter from .018" through .512". (See
Order Page for list of
individual collets and collet sets). Any standard ER20 collet can
be used which meets the DIN6499 spec.
System Advantages: (click on the headings for more information)
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Automatic Tool Changes
- Allows the use of many (up to 8) tool bits without stopping the machine to
change bits and re-zeroing the tool.
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Manual Tool Changes
- Fully automatic mode is not always required. Tool Holders
can be changed in less than 3 seconds for jobs which do not require
automatic tool changing with the press of a button.
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Automatic Tool Height
Compensation - A program is included which will
automatically measure the tool bit offsets for each Tool Holder and use this
offset to adjust the tool height during automatic tool changes.
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Anti-Rotation Feature
- The collet chuck on the Tool Changer contains a feature which locks into the
slots on the Tool Holder. This increases the torque required to cause
the Tool Holder to slip in the collet chuck by nearly 4 times.
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Tool Holder Blow Off Feature
- Before the Tool Changer picks up a Tool Holder, several air blasts remove
any dust or debris from the Tool Holder to increase the accuracy of the cut.
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Simple Programming
- Just two lines of code per each tool change need to be added for automatic
tool changes.
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Easy installation -
Since most of the assembly is done at the factory, just drill the Tool
Changer mounting holes using the supplied template, mount the Tool Changer,
and mount the Fixed Tool
Holder. Hook up the air line and the cables
from the control modules.
System Requirements
- 100 psi air supply
- 2 software controlled output switches
- 110vac power outlet
- 12 volt power supply (usually taken from the controller power supply).
Complete System Includes:
Back plate Assembly
Modified Porter Cable 75182 Router Motor
Tool Changer Bracket
Air Cylinder Bracket
Air Cylinder
Bracket Supports
Air Solenoid
Control Module
30' of Control Cable for both control modules
25' Rigid 1/4 Air Tubing
Solenoid, Module, and Cylinder pre piped
Installed Tool Holder Blow Off Air Nozzle
Back plate Mounting Hardware
Tube to standard air line fitting
Four Tool Holders -
With your choice of ER20 Collets (other collets also available to increase
the flexibility of the Tool Holders).
Tool Changer Control Module and 30' of Control Cable
Mounting Template
Tool Pallet
Tool Pallet Mounting Brackets and Hardware
Tool Pallet ground plate
Tool Pallet grounding wire
Grounding wire with alligator clips
Wire Ties
Assembly Instructions
COMPLETE SYSTEM $2950
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