Spindle height correction is mandatory after the spindle has been replaced (link). It may also be necessary to check this height after a collision or if there are problems with machining accuracy in the Z axis.

Prerequisites

Precautions

• Do not rotate the spindle

• Do not run programs in automatic mode, stay in manual mode.
  

• Maintain very low feed rates

• Do not compress the BMM20 sensor by more than 2 mm (maximum stroke)

Procedure

3. Ensure that no tools are installed in the spindle, the spindle tie rod must be deactivated (retracted), the pallet must be locked on the cradle and the sensor installed, centered on the pallet, the X and Y axes must be in the center.

4. Close the door and lower the Z axis in manual mode in 0.1 mm steps until the sensor is activated (green light).

5. Set the feed step to 0.01 mm and move up until the sensor is deactivated.

6. Set the feed step to 0.001 mm and move down until the sensor is activated..

7. Read the displayed value.

Ex:

8. Open a copy of the solution for the target system.

Note: To keep a history of the versions, apply the following method:

      8.1. Locate the solution corresponding to the target system in its latest version.

      8.2. Create a copy of the complete file.

       8.3. Rename this folder and add the current date.

     8.4. Open this solution and make the changes.

        8.5. Register the solution and if necessary, enter the release notes

9. Enter the value in TwinCAT

        9.1. Tree structure: TcMicro5 --> TwinCAT Project1 --> I/O --> Devices --> Device 2 (EtherCAT) -->             Drive Z-Spindle (TriamecDualDrive) --> Double-click

        9.2 "Startup" tab

        9.3. Index 0x23EE:00 --> Double-click

        9.4. Click on "Edit Entry..."

       9.5. Enter the value in decimal (ignore the current value in this field)

        9.6. Validate

        9.7. Validate

10. Activate the configuration on the PLC.

11. Save the program.

12. Machine a test piece and adjust the correction if necessary.