CNC Build Ep 5: How to Setup an Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) on an Avid CNC - S30C or HITECO spindle

Hey CNC Woodworkers! Corbin Dunn here and I'm discussing my Automatic Tool Changer, or ATC for my Avid CNC machine. I'll talk about some spindle options and what I got. Then I'll talk about the air compressor setup, which is required for tool changes. Next I'll cover my pneumatic setup and go over the diagram on how I did it. Finally I'll discuss what wires go where in the Avid Control Box. Chapters are located down below if you want to skip to a particular area. Overall, I'm discussing the HITECO QD-1F ATC Spindle, and the CNC Depot S30C -- or the basic S30, but most people use the S30C for woodworking. Update Nov 2023: CNC Depot has a lot more ATC spindle options; check out their site: https://www.cncdepot.net I also have word that their spindles can have Case Pressurization on a relay with 30 psi, which is great! Static wiring diagrams and directions: https://www.corbinstreehouse.com/blog/2023/05/how-to-setup-an-automatic-tool-changer-atc-on-an-avid-cnc/ CNC Build Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqbMbcTzG1Fcr_NdXjF9GHLV7ZoYsQV7J Ep 1: What CNC To Buy - https://youtu.be/VsXiz4nxAGc Ep 2: Welded CNC Table - https://youtu.be/0h0Cra8IHaY Ep 3: Making an Avid CNC Precise: https://youtu.be/iuii8j_ln1g Ep 4: How to Tram a CNC: https://youtu.be/wP0vGhGectg Ep 5: Automatic Tool Changer: https://youtu.be/Idkxx6mDVUo Ep 6: ATC Tool Rack Build - https://youtu.be/ofZPG8ICE_Q Ep 7: ATC Setup in Mach 4 - https://youtu.be/4q5K2tRYKoE Ep 8: ATC Tool Heights - https://youtu.be/JNwBuiza2VU Ep 9: ATC Post Processor Setup - https://youtu.be/Zs_Uf7siOO4 Ep 10: 3D Printed Dust Boot - https://youtu.be/lf1BBPod6NY Ep 11: Improving the Avid CNC Table - https://youtu.be/kjERid1Kxp4 Ep 12: CNC Spoilboard - https://youtu.be/wUP99Vdxp3E Corbin Dunn https://www.corbinsworkshop.com // CNC Files (many free) and products https://www.corbinstreehouse.com // Blog *** Chapters *** 0:00 Intro 0:54 Spindle Options 1:57 Air Setup 3:28 Spindle Overview 5:28 Drawbar Air Diagram 6:39 Case Pressurization Diagram 7:39 Chip Clearing Diagram 7:54 Air Pressure Check Diagram 8:58 Wiring Diagrams 10:13 Conclusion *** References *** CNC Depot S30C Spindle https://www.cncdepot.net HITECO QD-1F Spindle https://www.hiteco.net/en/products/electrospindles-a.t.c.c8190/powertech-210-series-4-kw.9514/qd-1f-4-12-24-i30.100148 Avid CNC Wiring Diagram: https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/electronics/pnp/manual/20.1/schematics/ CNC Depot Avid Directions https://www.cncdepot.net/avidcnc *** Air Source Materials (Main Air Lines) *** Visit: https://www.corbinstreehouse.com/blog/2023/05/how-to-setup-an-automatic-tool-changer-atc-on-an-avid-cnc/ (I couldn't include it all here due to text limits) #cncwoodworking #cnc #avidcnc