OPERATOR’S ADDENDUM

TI3867

CONQUEST® VT100 and VT200

Vertical Turning Lathes
Equipped with the
Allen-Bradley 9/Series Control

- NOTICE -
The information in this document is intended to supplement the information in the
Allen-Bradley Operating and Programming manual.

Revised: August 20, 1997

Manual No. M-325 Litho in U.S.A.

Part No. M -0009500-0325 February, 1997
 - NOTICE -
Damage resulting from misuse, negligence, or accident is not covered by the
Hardinge Machine Warranty.

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

This document provides supplemental information relating to the operation
of Hardinge CONQUEST® VT100 and VT200 Vertical Turning Lathes
equipped with the Allen Bradley 9/Series control.
In no event will Hardinge Inc. be responsible for indirect or consequential
damage resulting from the use or application of the information in this man-
ual.
Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, without written permission
of Hardinge Inc., is prohibited.

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

- WARNINGS -
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid the possibility of personal injury
or damage to the machine, tooling, or workpiece.

- CAUTIONS -
Cautions must be followed carefully to avoid the possibility of damage to the
machine, tooling, or workpiece.

- NOTES -
Notes contain supplemental information.

Hardinge Inc.
One Hardinge Drive
P.O. Box 1507
Elmira, New York USA 14902-1507

© 1997, Hardinge Inc. M-325

READ COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
When this instruction book was printed, the information given was current. However, since we are
constantly improving the design of our machine tools, it is possible that the illustrations and descrip-
tions may vary from the machine you received.

- WARNING -
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communica-
tion Standard 1910.1200, effective May 25, 1986, and various state “employee
right-to-know laws” require that information regarding chemicals used with
this equipment be supplied to you. A complete list of the chemicals used with
this machine, their reference data sheet numbers, and their suppliers appears
as an insertion at the end of this manual. Refer to the applicable section of the
Material Safety Data Sheets supplied with your machine when handling, stor-
ing, or disposing of chemicals.

- CAUTION -
Depending on the configuration of the machine, part program execution may
begin automatically when AUTO mode is active and the main guard door is
closed.

HARDINGE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Your Hardinge machine is designed and built for maximum ease and safety of operation. However,
some previously accepted shop practices may not reflect current safety regulations and procedures,
and should be re-examined to insure compliance with the current safety and health standards.
Hardinge Inc. recommends that all shop supervisors, maintenance personnel, and machine tool
operators be advised of the importance of safe maintenance, setup, and operation of Hardinge-built
equipment. Our recommendations are described below. READ THESE SAFETY RECOMMENDA-
TIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER.
READ THE APPROPRIATE MANUAL OR INSTRUCTIONS before attempting operation or
maintenance of the machine. Make certain that you understand all instructions.
DON’T ALLOW the operation or repair of equipment by untrained personnel.
CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR when in doubt as to the correct way to do a job.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND PROPER FOOT PROTECTION at all times. When necessary,
wear respirator, helmet, gloves, and ear muffs or plugs.
DON’T OPERATE EQUIPMENT unless proper maintenance has been regularly performed and
the equipment is known to be in good working order.
WARNING or INSTRUCTION TAGS are mounted on the machine for your safety and informa-
tion. Do not remove them.
DON’T ALTER THE MACHINE to bypass any interlock, overload, disconnect, or other safety
device.

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 DON’T OPERATE EQUIPMENT if unusual or excessive heat, noise, smoke, or vibration oc-
curs. Report any excessive or unusual vibration, sounds, smoke, or heat as well as any dam-
aged parts.
MAKE CERTAIN that the equipment is properly grounded. Consult National Electric Code and
all local codes.
DISCONNECT MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER before attempting repair or maintenance.
ALLOW ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL to have access to enclosures containing electrical
equipment.
DON’T REACH into any control or power case area unless electrical power is OFF.
DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT when hands are wet or when standing on a wet
surface.
REPLACE BLOWN FUSES with fuses of the same size and type as originally furnished.
ASCERTAIN AND CORRECT the cause of a shutdown caused by overload heaters before re-
starting the machine.
KEEP THE AREA AROUND THE MACHINE well lighted and dry.
KEEP CHEMICAL AND FLAMMABLE MATERIAL away from electrical or operating equipment.
HAVE THE CORRECT TYPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER handy when machining combustible
material and keep chips clear of the work area.
DON’T USE a toxic or flammable substance as a solvent cleaner or coolant.
MAKE CERTAIN THAT PROPER GUARDING is in place and that all doors are closed and se-
cured.
DON’T OPEN GUARD DOORS while any machine component is in motion. Make certain that
all personnel in the area are clear of the machine when opening the guard door.
MAKE SURE chucks, closers, fixture plates, and all other spindle-mounted work-holding de-
vices are properly mounted and secured before starting the machine.
MAKE CERTAIN all tools are securely clamped in position before starting the machine.
REMOVE ANY LOOSE PARTS OR TOOLS left on machine or in the work area before operat-
ing the machine. Always check the machine and work area for loose tools and parts especially
after work has been completed by maintenance personnel.
REMOVE CHUCK WRENCHES before starting the machine.
BEFORE PRESSING THE CYCLE START PUSH BUTTON, make certain that proper functions
are programmed and that all controls are set in the desired modes.
KNOW WHERE ALL EMERGENCY STOP push buttons are located.

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 CHECK THE LUBRICATION OIL AND COOLANT LEVELS and the status of the indicator lights
before operating the machine.
MAKE CERTAIN that all guards are in good condition and are functioning properly before oper-
ating the machine.
INSPECT ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND GUARDS to make certain that they are in good condi-
tion and are functioning properly before the cycle is started.
CHECK THE TURRET POSITION before pressing the Cycle Start push button.
CHECK SETUP, TOOLING, AND SECURITY OF THE WORKPIECE if the machine has been
OFF for any length of time.
DRY CYCLE a new setup to check for programming errors.
MAKE CERTAIN that you are clear of any “pinch point” created by moving slides before starting
the machine.
DON’T OPERATE any equipment while any part of the body is in the proximity of a potentially
hazardous area.
DON’T REMOVE CHIPS with hands. Use a hook or similar device and make certain that all
machine movements have ceased.
BE CAREFUL of sharp edges when handling newly machined workpieces.
DON’T REMOVE OR LOAD workpieces while any part of the machine is in motion.
DON’T OPERATE ANY MACHINE while wearing rings, watches, jewelry, loose clothing, neck-
ties, or long hair not contained by a net or shop cap.
DON’T ADJUST tooling or coolant hoses while the machine is running.
DON’T LEAVE tools, workpieces or other loose items where they can come in contact with a
moving component of the machine.
DON’T CHECK finishes or dimensions of workpiece near running spindle or moving slides.
DON’T JOG SPINDLE in either direction when checking threads with a thread gage.
DON’T ATTEMPT to brake or slow the machine with hands or any makeshift device.
ANY ATTACHMENT, TOOL OR MACHINE MODIFICATION not obtained from Hardinge Inc.,
must be reviewed by a qualified safety engineer before installation.
USE CAUTION around exposed mechanisms and tooling especially when setting up. Be care-
ful of sharp edges on tools.
DON’T USE worn or defective hand tools. Use the proper size and type for the job being per-
formed.
USE ONLY a soft-faced hammer on turret tools and fixtures.

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 DON’T USE worn or broken tooling on machine.
MAKE CERTAIN that all tool mounting surfaces are clean before mounting tools.
INSPECT ALL CHUCKING DEVICES daily to make certain that they are in good operating con-
dition. Replace any defective chuck before operating the machine.
USE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE gripping pressure on the chuck. Consider weight, shape, and
balance of the workpiece.
USE LIGHTER THAN NORMAL feedrates and depth of cut when machining a workpiece diam-
eter that is larger than the gripping diameter.
DON’T EXCEED the rated capacity of the machine.
DON’T LEAVE the machine unattended while it is operating.
DON’T CLEAN the machine with an air hose.
KEEP TOTE PANS a safe distance from the machine. Don’t overfill the tote pans.
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, all operating and maintenance procedures are to be per-
formed by one person. To avoid injury to yourself and others, be sure that all personnel are
clear of the machine when opening or closing the coolant guard door and any access covers.

FOR YOUR PROTECTION - WORK SAFELY

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 - Table of Contents -
CHAPTER 1 - OPERATOR CONTROLS
Spindle Load Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Operator Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Chuck OP/CLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Clant ON/OFF (Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Door OP/CLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Rapid Feedrate Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Fhold (Feed Hold). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
M01 ON/OFF (Option Stop). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Ovtrl Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Rptmd ON/OFF (Repeat Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Single Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Spdl Jog (Spindle Jog) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Speed/Multiply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Manipulator Pendant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Soft Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Start Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Turret Contrl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Spcial Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Aux. Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Status Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Montronix Tool Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Stack Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

CHAPTER 2 - POWER-UP PROCEDURE

Power-Up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Reference Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Axis Homing Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Automatic Homing Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Manual Homing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Selecting Part Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Power-Down Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

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CHAPTER 3 - TURRET TOOLING AND TOOL OFFSETS
Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Square Shank Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Qualified Tool Holders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Left-Hand/Right-Hand Tooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Installing Square Shank Tooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Round Shank Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Round Shank Tool Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Tool Setting Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Installing Round Shank Tools on the Turret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Tool Offsets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Activating Tool Offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

CHAPTER 4 - CHUCK CLOSER

Free Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Hydraulic Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Calculating Draw Bar Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Standard Chuck Closer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Low Force Chuck Closer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Adjusting the Hydraulic Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Pneumatic Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Chuck Closer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Automatic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Chucking Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
External Chucking (M28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Internal Chucking (M29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Selecting Chucking Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Spindle Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Standard Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Specialty Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Removing Standard Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Installing Standard Chucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

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CHAPTER 5 - TAILSTOCK [Option]
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Safety Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Safety Shear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Home Position Lock Pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Travel Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Axis Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Fixed Home Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Midpoint Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Forward Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Safety Interlocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Cycle Start Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Rapid-To-Feed Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Axis Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Manual Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Initiating Manual Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Stopping Manual Movement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Programmed Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Initiating Programmed Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Stopping Programmed Movement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Axis Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Feedrate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Hydraulic Pressure Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

CHAPTER 6 - LIVE TOOLING [Option]

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Types of Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Live Tooling Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Mounting the Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Installing/Removing Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Drill/Mill Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Tapping Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Live Tooling Offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Cross-Working Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
End-Working Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Tool Tip Radius Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Adjusting Live Tooling Attachments for Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Operator Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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APPENDIX
Turret Travel Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Turret Top Plate Dimensions
12 Station Top Plate
1 Inch Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
25 Millimeter Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
10 Station Top Plate
1 Inch Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
25 Millimeter Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Tailstock Travel Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Work Envelope with Tailstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Robot Manipulator
Axis Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Travel Specifications
Left Side View #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Left Side View #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
Spindle Nose Dimensions
A2-8" Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
A2-11" Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13

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 CHAPTER 1 - OPERATOR CONTROLS
- NOTE -
This chapter describes specific operator control functions as they relate to the CON-
QUEST® VT100 and VT200 Vertical Turning Lathes. Refer to the Allen-Bradley Op-
erating and Programming manual supplied with the machine for descriptions of all
other control functions.

SPINDLE LOAD METER

- CAUTION -
Continuous machining in the 150% to 180% range (red band) IS NOT PERMIT-
TED.
Continuous machining in the 100% to 150% range (yellow band) MUST BE LIM-
ITED.
The spindle load meter, shown in Figure 1.1, displays the percent of full load current available at the
operating speed. As a protective measure, the spindle drive module will automatically limit the maxi-
mum current to the spindle motor to 150% during continuous machining.

Montronix Tool Monitor

Spindle Load Meter

Manual Pulse Generator

TP1986

Figure 1.1 - Operator Control Panels (Overall View)

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 OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL
The functions described in this section are listed alphabetically, beginning on this page. Refer to
Figure 1.2 for the location of the push buttons.

CHUCK OP/CLS
- NOTE -
This push button is active in Jog mode.
Pressing this push button alternately opens and closes the workholding device installed in
the machine spindle.

CLANT ON/OFF (Coolant)

- NOTE -
This push button is active in Jog mode.
Pressing this push button toggles the state of the machine coolant system. If coolant is OFF
and this push button is pressed, all coolant functions will turn ON. If coolant is ON and this push
button is pressed, all coolant functions will turn OFF.

DOOR OP/CLS
- NOTE -
This push button is active in Jog mode.
Pressing this push button alternately opens and closes the right side automatic door on ma-
chines equipped with the automatic door option.

RAPID FEEDRATE OVERRIDE

The Rapid Feedrate Override push buttons modify the rapid traverse rate to a percentage of the full
rapid traverse rate.
FULL RAPID TRAVERSE RATES
X axis: 472 inches per minute [12,000 millimeters per minute]
Z axis: 630 inches per minute [16,000 millimeters per minute]

PUSH BUTTON DEFINITIONS

F1: 10%
F25: 25%
F50: 50%
F100: 100%

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 TI3820

Figure 1.2 - Operator Control Panel

FHOLD (Feed Hold)

This push button is a latching type switch that allows the operator to stop all programmed
slide motion. However, the active spindle speed is not affected. FEED HOLD can be activated
while in AUTO, SINGLE BLOCK, or DRY RUN modes. Cycle Start turns OFF when FEED
HOLD is activated. To resume normal operation after a feed hold, press Cycle Start. This push
button is illuminated when FEED HOLD is active.

M01 ON/OFF (Option Stop)

- CAUTION -
It is the responsibility of the part programmer to program the appropriate spin-
dle and coolant commands when program execution is resumed after an Op-
tion Stop.
Press this push button to alternately activate and deactivate Option Stop mode. This function
causes the control to stop execution of the part program AFTER executing an active block
which contains an M01 code. The M01 code is ignored when Option Stop is not active. This
function may be activated before or during execution of the block containing the M01 code. The
push button is illuminated when Option Stop is active. When a block containing an M01 code is
encountered and this function is active, the following occurs:
- The block is executed.
- All slide motion and spindle motion stops.
- The coolant turns OFF and Feed Hold turns ON.
Optional Stop can also be activated in DRY RUN mode. To resume program execution,
press the CYCLE START push button. The FEED HOLD push button light will turn OFF.

OVTRL RESET
Pressing this push button allows the machine operator to jog the axes out of an overtravel
condition.

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RPTMD ON/OFF (Repeat Mode)
Press this push button to alternately activate and deactivate REPEAT mode. This function
causes the active part program to cycle continuously. This push button light is illuminated when
REPEAT mode is active.

SINGLE BLOCK
Press this push button to select Single Block mode. Single Block mode provides the operator
with the ability to execute one block of data each time the Cycle Start push button is pressed.
Machining cycles are executed one pass at a time. The push button is illuminated when Single
Block mode is active. Refer to the Allen-Bradley Operating and Programming manual for a
complete description of the Machining Cycles.

SPDL JOG (Spindle Jog)

- NOTE -
The machine must be in Manual mode for Spindle Jog to be enabled.
The push button allows the machine operator to jog the spindle in either direction at 50 rpm.
To initiate Spindle Jog:
1. Press the CW or CCW push button to select the desired direction of rotation.
2. Press the SPDL JOG push button to initiate spindle rotation.
To stop spindle rotation
Press the OFF push button located under the spindle direction push buttons.

SPEED/MULTIPLY
These push buttons select the feedrate or incremental jog rate when the machine axes are
jogged in Manual Mode. Not all ranges are available in all modes.
CONT (Continuous)
When continuous jog is active, the speed multiply push buttons select the jog feedrate to be
active.

Push
Jog Feedrate
Button
A & B Axes X & Z Axes
C Axis Turret
^ Inches/Minute Inches/Minute
Degrees/Minute Degrees/Minute
[Millimeters/Minute] [Millimeters/Minute]
LOW X1 1 [25.4] 1 [25.4] 0.36 0.36
MEDL X10 10 [254.0] 10 [254.0] 3.60 3.60
MED X100 50 [1270.0] 50 [1270.0] 36.00 36.00
MEDH X1000 Not Active 100 [2540.0] Not Active 360.00
HIGH X10000 Not Active 200 [5080.0] Not Active 720.00

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 HAND (Handwheel)
When Handwheel is active, the speed multiply push buttons set the amount of incremental
movement the machine axes will move for each graduation on the manual pulse generator,
shown in Figure 1.1.

Push
Feedrate
Button
English Metric
^
(Inches) (Millimeters)
LOW X1 .0001 .001
MEDL X10 .0010 .010
MED X100 .0100 .100
MEDH X1000 Not Active Not Active
HIGH X10000 Not Active Not Active

INCR (Incremental)
When incremental jog is active, the speed multiply push buttons set the amount of incremen-
tal movement the machine axes will move each time an axis push button is pressed.
Refer to the distance increments listed above.
The jog speed is automatically set to “MED X100", but can be modified by the FEEDRATE
OVERRIDE switch.

MANIPULATOR PENDANT
The manipulator pendant, shown in Figure 1.3, is
used to program the robot manipulator. Refer to the
Programmer’s Manual (M-324) for information on us-
ing the pendant to program the manipulator.

- NOTE -
The Emergency Stop push button on
the pendant is active whenever the ma-
chine is powered up.
When pressed, the Emergency Stop push button,
Figure 1.3, will cause all machine and manipulator Emergency Stop
motion to stop. The condition that caused the Emer- Push Button
gency Stop condition must be corrected before the
Emergency Stop can be cleared through the use of
the ESTOP RESET push button, Figure 1.1.

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Figure 1.3 - Manipulator Pendant

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 SOFT KEY FUNCTIONS
- NOTE -
The soft key functions described in this section apply specifically to CONQUEST®
VT100 and VT200 Vertical Turning Lathes. Refer to the Allen-Bradley Operating and
Programming manual supplied with the machine for descriptions of soft key func-
tions not listed in this section.
Figure 1.4 shows the main menu soft keys de-
scribed in this section. The Start Screen and Status EXIT CONTINUE
Report soft keys access operator displays. The other Soft Key Soft Key
three soft keys access operation control functions.
S T AR T T URRET S P CIAL AU X. S T AT U S
S CR E E N CONT R L MODE S MODE S R E P OR T
The EXIT soft key returns the display to the next
higher level of soft keys. The CONTINUE soft key will
cycle the display through the currently available soft
key functions. TI3855

Figure 1.5 illustrates the organization of the soft Figure 1.4 - Main Menu Soft Keys
keys described in this section. The soft keys descrip-
tions are organized according to location.

S T AR T T URRET S P CIAL AU X. S T AT U S
S CR E E N CONT R L MODE S MODE S R E P OR T

S T AR T -U P S E L E CT B L OCK SPSPD S T AT U S
S CR E E N S T AT N DE L E T E INCR S CR E E N

S E L E CT INDE X DR Y SPSPD
HE L P
P R GR MS T URRET RUN DE CR

T URRET ZERO S P NDL

H OME SET JOG

T R T JOG AIR S P NDL

FRWD B L AS T FRE E

T R T JOG HP R E S S DR IV E
R E V. CL ANT RESET

L AMP TSTK
T EST H M/U P

AS S IS T TSTK
R E QS T DOW N

ML U B E TSTK
RESET H OL D

R OT H D MP DOOR
T IME R OP /CL
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Figure 1.5 - Soft Key Locations

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START SCREEN
The Start Screen, shown in Figure 1.6, guides the
machine operator through the necessary steps dur- S T AR T -U P S CR E E N
ing machine power-up to establish the machine con-
1. CH K E R R MS G ON S CR E E N
ditions required for normal operation. 2. P R E S S E -S T OP R E S E T
3. H OME AXE S
Refer to Chapter 2 for information on powering up 4. S E L E CT AU T O MODE
5. S E L E CT PAR T P R OGR AMS
the machine. 6. CH E CK (CL S ) GR D DR S
7. P R E S S CY CL E S T AR T
TURRET CONTRL
Refer to Figure 1.7.

Display
TURRET INDEX TI3857

Shows the current status of the manual turret Figure 1.6 - Start-Up Screen
index function (ON / OFF).
SELECT STATION
Shows the number of the turret station to be
indexed to the active position.
T U R R E T INDE X
POSITION OF TURRET T U R R E T INDE X : OF F

Shows the number of the turret station in the S E L E CT S T AT ION :1

active position.
P OS IT ION OF T U R R E T :0

Soft Keys
SELECT STATN S E L E CT INDE X T URRET T R T JOG T R T JOG
S T AT N T URRET H OME FRWD R E V.
The first time this soft key is pressed, the tur-
ret index function is turned ON. From that point
ON, pressing this soft key will increment the
value displayed in the SELECT STATION field. TI3858

INDEX TURRET Figure 1.7 - Turret Control Screen

When the machine is in Manual mode, press-
ing this soft key will index the selected turret sta-
tion to the active position.

TURRET HOME
When the machine is in Home mode, pressing this soft key will command the turret to index,
seeking the turret home position. This will position turret station 1 at the active position.
TRTJOG FRWD
Set up function. Not available to the machine operator.
TRTJOG REV
Set up function. Not available to the machine operator.

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SPCIAL MODES
Display
Indicates the status of the functions listed (ON or OFF). Refer to Figures 1.8 and 1.9.

Soft Keys
BLOCK DELETE
Alternately turns this function ON or OFF.
S P E CIAL MODE S

DRY RUN B L OCK DE L E T E : OF F

DR Y R U N : OF F
Alternately turns this function ON or OFF.
ZERO S ET : OF F
AIR B L AS T : OF F
ZERO SET H I P R E S S COOL NT : OF F

Sets the values of the position registers

shown in Figure 1.1 to “0" (zero). Typically used
B L OCK DR Y ZERO AIR HP R E S S
to monitor incremental moves. This function has DE L E T E RUN SET B L AS T CL ANT

no affect on the machine coordinate system.

AIR BLAST
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Alternately turns the air blast ON or OFF.
Figure 1.8 - Special Modes: Screen 1
HPRESS CLANT
Alternately turns the high pressure coolant
ON or OFF.
LAMP TEST S P E CIAL MODE S

Press this soft key to test the bulbs in the B L OCK DE L E T E : OF F

DR Y R U N : OF F
stack light. All working light segments will turn ZERO S ET : OF F
ON. Release the soft key to turn OFF. AIR B L AS T : OF F
H I P R E S S COOL NT : OF F
ASSIST REQST
Press the ASSIST REQST soft key to cause
L AMP AS S IS T ML U B E R OT . H D
all lights in the stack light to flash. Press again to T EST R E QS T RESET T IME R

cancel.
MLUBE RESET
TI3860A
Press this soft key to reset a lubricator fault
after the cause of the fault has been corrected. Figure 1.9 - Special Modes: Screen 2

ROT. HD TIMER

- CAUTION -
Consult with the machine programmer before changing the value in this regis-
ter.

- NOTE -
This timer is only effective on manipulators equipped with a rotating head.
This timer is used by the programmer to stop the motion of the rotating head at a position
other than the full clockwise or counterclockwise position.

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AUX. MODES
Refer to Figures 1.10 and 1.11.

Display
SPINDLE MAN SPEED
Displays the current spindle speed.
MANUAL SPDL JOG
Displays the state of the Spindle Jog function. (ON = enabled, OFF = disabled)
SPINDLE FREE
Displays the state of the Spindle Free function. (FREE or BRK ON)
TLSTK POSITION
Displays the current position of the tailstock. (UP OR HM or DOWN)
TLSTK OPERATION
Displays the state of manual tailstock operation. (ACTIVE or HOLD)

Soft Keys
SPSPD INCR
In Manual mode, this soft key will allow the machine operator to initiate manual spindle mo-
tion. The Spindle CW or CCW push button, Figure 1.2, must be pressed to select direction.
Spindle speed increases by 10 rpm each time this soft key is pressed. Press the Spindle OFF
push button to cancel manual spindle motion.
SPSPD DECR
While manual spindle motion is active, spindle speed decreases by 10 rpm each time this
soft key is pressed. Press the Spindle OFF push button to cancel manual spindle motion.

AU X. MODE S AU X. MODE S

S P INDL E MAN S P E E D : 0 RPM S P INDL E MAN S P E E D : 0 RPM

MANU AL S P DL JOG : OF F MANU AL S P DL JOG : OF F
S P INDL E F R E E : FR EE S P INDL E F R E E : FR EE
T L S T K P OS IT ION : U P OR H M T L S T K P OS IT ION : U P OR H M
T L S T K OP E R AT ION : ACT IV E T L S T K OP E R AT ION : ACT IV E

SPSPD SPSPD S P NDL S P NDL DR IV E TSTK TSTK TSTK MP DOOR

INCR DE CR JOG FREE RESET H M/U P DOW N H OL D OP /CL

TI3861 TI3862

Figure 1.10 - Auxiliary Modes: Screen 1 Figure 1.11 - Auxiliary Modes: Screen 2

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 SPNDL JOG

- NOTE -
The Spindle Speed Override switch, Figure 1.2, has a direct affect on the Spindle
Jog rpm. Spindle Jog speed is 50 rpm when the override switch is set to 100%.
Pressing this soft key alternately enables or disables the manual spindle jog function. The
Spindle Jog function is automatically disabled when this screen is exited.
1. Press the MAN push button to activate Manual mode
2. Press the CW or CCW push button to select jog direction.
3. Enable Spindle Jog by pressing the SPNDL JOG soft key to set the MANUAL SPDL JOG field
to ON.
4. Press and hold the SPDL JOG push button to jog the spindle.

SPNDL FREE
Alternately turns this function between FREE or BRK ON (Brake ON).
FREE commands the machine to not engage the spindle brake when the spindle is stopped.
BRK ON commands the machine to engage the spindle brake when the spindle is stopped.
Spindle Free will remain active until this soft key is used to switch the SPINDLE FREE field
to BRK ON.
DRIVE RESET
Press this soft key to reset a spindle drive fault. If the drive will not reset, it will be necessary
to have a qualified technician service the spindle drive system.
TSTK HM/UP
In Home mode, press this soft key to move the tailstock away from the spindle at the rapid
traverse rate to the fixed home position.
In Manual mode, press this soft key to move the tailstock away from the spindle at the rapid
traverse rate to the adjustable home position.
TSTK DOWN
In Manual mode, press this soft key to move the tailstock toward the spindle at the adjust-
able feedrate, as set by the machine operator.
If the tailstock is above the adjustable home position when this soft key is pressed, it will stop
at the adjustable home position.
If the tailstock is below the adjustable home position when this soft key is pressed, it will feed
to the workpiece.
TSTK HOLD
Press this soft key to stop manually initiated tailstock motion.
MPDOOR OP/CL
Alternately opens or closes the front door on the manipulator enclosure.

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STATUS REPORT
Refer to Figure 1.12.
MACH INE S T AT U S S CR E E N
Display
CU R R E NT CY CL E T IME :0
L AS T CY CL E T IME :0
CURRENT CYCLE TIME AVG. CY CL E T IME :0
MACH INE CY CL E S :0
Cycle time for the current part. ACT IV E P R OGR AM
S U B P R OGR AM
LAST CYCLE TIME GAU GE F R E QCY :0
P R T S T O GO B E F. GAU GING :0
Cycle time for the current part.
RESET E DIT MAIN
R E P OR T GAU GE ME NU
AVG. CYCLE TIME
Average cycle time for all parts produced
since the report was reset. TI3863

MACHINE CYCLES Figure 1.12 - Status Report Screen

Number of parts produced since the report
was reset.
ACTIVE PROGRAM
Displays the number of the currently active part program.
SUBPROGRAM
Displays the number of the currently active subprogram. If a subprogram is not executing,
this display will be blank.
GAUGE FREQCY
Sets the frequency of the automatic part gauging.
PRTS TO GO BEF. GAUGING
Indicates the number of parts to be machined before the next automatic gauging operation.

Soft Keys
RESET REPORT
Resets the first four fields in the display screen to “0" (zero).
EDIT GAUGE
Allows the machine operator to assign the gauge frequency.
MAIN MENU
Return to the main menu, shown in Figure 1.4.

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 MONTRONIX TOOL MONITOR
The Montronix tool monitor is shown in Figure 1.1. Refer to the Montronix User’s Manual, supplied
with the machine, for information on using the tool monitor.

STACK LIGHTS
The machine is equipped with a stack light, which is a series of indicator lights. These indicator
lights visually relay the current condition of the machine. Refer to the descriptions shown below.
Flashing Red: EMERGENCY STOP CONDITION

Red: FAULT CONDITION

Green: IN AUTO CYCLE

White: AUTOMATIC PART GAUGING IN PROCESS

Amber: MACHINE STARVED

No parts available for machining.
Blue: MACHINE BLOCKED
Part present on receiving station. Manipulator is unable to release finished part.
All ON: LIGHT TEST
Maintenance function to test the stack light.
1. Press the Special Modes soft key.
2. Press the “continue” soft key (P) to display additional soft key functions.
3. Press and hold the LAMP TEST soft key. All light segments will turn ON. Release the soft
key to turn OFF.

All Flashing: OPERATOR REQUIRES ASSISTANCE

1. Press the Special Modes soft key.
2. Press the “continue” soft key (P) to display additional soft key functions.
3. Press the ASSIST REQST soft key. All light segments will flash.
4. Clear the operator assistance signal by pressing the ASSIST REQST soft key again.

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 - NOTES -

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 - NOTES -

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 CHAPTER 2 - POWER-UP PROCEDURE
POWER-UP PROCEDURE
- CAUTION -
The recommended operating temperature range is 50° to 114° F [7° to 46° C].
It is suggested that the chuck closer be cycled one or more times upon
power-up of the machine if the machine has been powered down for an ex-
tended period of time. Failure to cycle the chuck closer could result in damage
to the workpiece, workholding device, tooling, or machine.

- NOTE -
It is important that the power-up procedure is followed as described to ensure safe,
accurate, and repeatable machine operation.
1. Turn main disconnect switch “A”, Figure 2.1, ON.
2. Pull handle “B”, Figure 2.2, OUT to turn the machine air supply ON.
3. Open the valve on the bottom of air filter bowl “C” to drain the bowl. Close the valve when the
bowl is drained.
- NOTE -
Refer to the maintenance manual (M-326) for information on refilling the lubricator
and coolant tank.
4. Check lubricant and coolant levels. If necessary, add lubricant and coolant.
5. Press the Control ON push button, Figure 2.3, and wait until the CRT screen is ON.

TP2039 TP1999

Figure 2.1 - Main Disconnect Switch Figure 2.2 - Main Air Valve Assembly
on Upper Power Case

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 - NOTE -
Refer to Chapter 1 for information on accessing the Start Screen.
6. If desired, press the START SCREEN soft key to display the Startup Screen.
7. Identify and clear all alarms displayed.
8. Turn the EMERGENCY STOP push button clockwise to release.
9. Press the ESTOP RESET push button.
10. Open and close the coolant guard door to perform the guard door switch verification and clear
the verification alarm.
11. Proceed to the Reference Home procedure, page 2-3.

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 REFERENCE HOME
INTRODUCTION
- NOTE -
The A, B, C, X, and Z axes move in the positive (+) direction to reach home position.
Refer to the Appendix for axis definitions and directions.
The automatic homing procedure is the recommended method for homing the ma-
chine and manipulator axes.
There are two methods available for homing the machine and manipulator axes; automatic or man-
ual homing.
Automatic homing commands the machine control to execute a defined series of axis movements
to home all machine and manipulator axes. The manipulator arm must be completely inside the ma-
nipulator enclosure and the front guard door on the machine must be closed before automatic homing
can be initiated.

- CAUTION -
Manual homing enables the operator to command multiple axes to move to
their respective home positions at the same time. When homing two or more
axes at the same time, the operator must be sure that no interference will oc-
cur between the axes to be homed.
To avoid an interference condition between the manipulator, spindle tooling,
turret tooling, tailstock, or workpiece, the manual procedure should follow the
same sequence of axis movements as the automatic procedure.
Due to the possibility of interference, it is strongly recommended that only one
axis be homed at a time. Allow the axis motion to stop before homing the next
axis in the sequence.
Manual homing can be used to provide more control over the movement of the machine and manip-
ulator axes during the homing process. The axes are to be homed in a specific sequence. Refer to
“Axis Homing Sequence”, on page 2-4.

Control ON/OFF
Push Buttons

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Figure 2.3 - Operator Control Panel

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AXIS HOMING SEQUENCE
- CAUTION -
On machines equipped with an optional tailstock, the X axis MUST be homed
BEFORE the Z axis is homed.
It is recommended that the tailstock be positioned at the Fixed Home position
if it is not to be used.
When the automatic homing procedure is used, each axis will complete the move to Home position
before the next axis in this sequence will begin to move to Home position.
During the automatic homing procedure, be aware that the machine control may automatically
move the selected servo-driven axis away from the home position slightly (negative axis motion) be-
fore moving to the home position. This motion occurs when the selected axis is close to the home posi-
tion and the possibility of an overtravel condition exists.
The automatic homing procedure will cause the following axes to be homed in the sequence
shown:
C (Manipulator)
B (Manipulator)
A (Manipulator)
X (Machine)
Z (Machine)
Turret
Tailstock (if present)
Refer to the Appendix for axis definitions and directions.

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AUTOMATIC HOMING PROCEDURE
1. Close the front guard door on the machine.
2. Press the MAN push button, Figure 2.3, to activate Manual mode.
3. If the manipulator is not completely in the manipulator enclosure, proceed to step 4.
If the manipulator is completely in the manipulator enclosure, proceed to step 8.
4. Press the CONT push button to select Continuous Jog mode.
5. Activate the manipulator pendant, shown in Figure 2.4:
A) At the MDI keyboard, key in “MPON”.
B) Press the TRANSMIT key. The PNDT ON push button is illuminated when the pendant is
active.
6. Use the A, B, and C axis push buttons on the pendant to jog the manipulator into the
manipulator enclosure.
7. Press the PNDT ON push button to deactivate the pendant.
8. Press the HOME push button, Figure 2.3, to select Home mode.
9. Press the CYCLE START push button to initiate the automatic homing sequence. Each axis will
home in the sequence shown on page 2-4.

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Figure 2.4 - Manipulator Pendant

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MANUAL HOMING PROCEDURE
1. Close the front guard door on the machine.
2. Press the MAN push button, Figure 2.3, to activate Manual mode.
3. Activate the manipulator pendant, shown in Figure 2.4:
A) At the MDI keyboard, key in “MPON”.
B) Press the TRANSMIT key. The PNDT ON push button is illuminated when the pendant is
active.
4. If the manipulator is not completely in the manipulator enclosure, proceed to step 5.
If the manipulator is completely in the manipulator enclosure, proceed to step 7.
5. Press the CONT push button to select Continuous Jog mode.
6. Use the A, B, and C axis push buttons on the pendant to jog the manipulator into the
manipulator enclosure.
7. Press the HOME push button, Figure 2.3.
- CAUTION -
The manual procedure should follow the same sequence of axis movements
as the automatic procedure.
Due to the possibility of interference, it is strongly recommended that only one
axis be homed at a time. Allow the axis motion to stop before homing the next
axis in the sequence.
8. Press the axis push buttons in the order shown to home the following manipulator and machine
axes:
- Press the C+ push button to home the C axis.
- Press the B+ push button to home the B axis.
- Press the A+ push button to home the A axis.
- Press the X+ push button to home the X axis.
- Press the Z+ push button to home the Z axis.
9. Press the TURRET CONTROL soft key, shown
in Figure 2.5.
10. Press the TURRET HOME soft key to home
the turret.
11. Press the EXIT soft key to return to the main S T AR T
S CR E E N
T URRET
CONT R L
S P CIAL
MODE S
AU X.
MODE S
S T AT U S
R E P OR T

menu soft keys.

EXIT CONTINUE
Soft Key Soft Key TI3855

Figure 2.5 - Main Menu Soft Keys

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 12. If the machine is equipped with a tailstock, home the tailstock as follows:
A) Press the AUX. MODES soft key.
B) Press the CONTINUE soft key to access the second page of soft keys.
C) Press the TSTK HM/UP soft key to home the tailstock.
D) Press the EXIT soft key to return to the main menu soft keys.
13. If desired, press the START SCREEN soft key to review machine start-up status.
14. Press the AUTO push button to activate Automatic mode.
- NOTE -
The default part programs are the programs that were active when the machine was
last powered down.
15. The default programs are automatically selected for execution. Proceed to the next section if
different part programs are to be executed.

SELECTING PART PROGRAMS

1. If necessary, press the START SCREEN soft key to display the SELECT PRGRMS soft key.
2. Press the SELECT PRGRMS soft key to display the Program Select screen.
Soft Key Definitions:
ACTIVT DFTPRG Selects the default programs as the active part programs.
DEACT ALLPRG Deactivates the active part programs. This function is enabled
when Cycle Stop and either End of Block or Emergency Stop
is active.
3. Key in the required program numbers in the appropriate fields:
Process A is for the machine tool
Process B is for the robot manipulator
4. Press the PREV PAGE soft key to exit this page.
The machine is ready for program execution.

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 POWER-DOWN PROCEDURE
1. Be sure “Cycle Start” is not active. The CYCLE START push button light will be OFF.
2. Be sure the program has been completed and that the spindle and slides are stationary.
3. Press the MAN push button, Figure 2.3.
- WARNING -
The optional tailstock must ALWAYS be positioned at the home position prior
to powering down the machine. Positioning the tailstock at the home position
allows the lock pin to properly engage. Refer to Chapter 5 for information on
the tailstock lock pin.
4. If the machine is equipped with the optional tailstock, home the tailstock as follows:
A) Press the AUX. MODES soft key.
B) Press the CONTINUE soft key to access the second page of soft keys.
C) Press the TSTK HM/UP soft key to home the tailstock.
D) If the tailstock stopped at the midpoint position, press the TSTK HM/UP soft key a second
time to move it to the fixed home position.
E) Press the EXIT soft key to return to the main menu soft keys.
5. Press the EMERGENCY STOP push button, Figure 2.3.
6. Press the Control OFF push button.
7. Turn main air valve “B”, Figure 2.2, OFF
8. Turn main disconnect “A”, Figure 2.1, OFF.

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 - NOTES -

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 CHAPTER 3 - TURRET TOOLING AND TOOL OFFSETS
TOOLING
- NOTE -
This chapter refers to standard tooling, as offered by Hardinge Inc. When using tool-
ing of a different design, refer to the specific tooling catalog for tool dimensions and
mounting information.

SQUARE SHANK TOOLS

For optimum performance, CONQUEST® VT100 and VT200 machines are designed to use quali-
fied square shank tool holders. Since these tools are length, width, and height qualified, both set-up
time and downtime due to tool replacement are greatly reduced.

Qualified Tool Holders

Qualified tool holder dimensions are held to ±.003 inch [.076 mm]. A left-hand square shank quali-
fied tool holder is illustrated in Figure 3.1 . Refer to Table 3.1 for qualified tool holder dimensions.

A F

B H

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Figure 3.1 - Qualified Tool Holder

Dimension English (in.) Metric (mm)

A 1.000 25.000
B 1.000 25.000
C 6.000 150.000
E 1.250 36.000
F 1.250 32.000
H 1.000 25.000

Table 3.1 - Qualified Tooling Dimensions

M-325 3-1
Revised: August 20, 1997
 Left-Hand/Right-Hand Tooling
- CAUTION -
Read this section thoroughly before mounting square shank tooling on the
turret top plate.
When using square shank tooling, Hardinge recommends the exclusive use of left-hand tools for
the following reasons:
1. The use of left-hand tools insures that all
cutting forces will be directed into the machine
column and will result in maximum tool life.
2. In the event that a right-hand tool and a
left-hand tool are mounted in adjacent tool
stations, as shown on Figure 3.2, an
interference situation is created. Both tools
1.500
WILL NOT be able to locate against the tool [38.10]
stop on the turret. Refer to the close-up in
Figure 3.3 . This could create a potential safety
hazard and MUST be avoided.
Right-hand tooling can be used IF A CHAMFER IS
MACHINED ON THE CORNER OF THE
1.563
RIGHT-HAND TOOL HOLDER. Figure 3.4 shows English [39.70]
the location and minimum size of the chamfer re- [Metric] TI2499
quired to allow for safe use of right-hand tooling.
Figure 3.2 - Tool Holder Interference

0.063
[1.60]
0.063
[1.60]
45° CH x 0.11 [2.8] Flat

English English
[Metric] TI2500 [Metric] TI2501

Figure 3.3 - Interference Close-Up Figure 3.4 - Tool Shank Chamfer

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 Installing Square Shank Tooling
- NOTE -
When using square shank tooling, Hardinge recommends the exclusive use of
left-hand tools. This insures that all cutting forces will be directed into the machine
column, resulting in maximum tool life.
The wedge clamp can be located on either side of
the tool slot centerline to accommodate both
right-hand and left-hand tools. Referring to Figure
Tool Tool
3.5, note that the larger side of the upper wedge Shank
Wedge
Shank
Clamp
should bear against the tool shank with the arrow
pointing toward the tool shank.
1. Mount the wedge clamp on the top plate in the
correct orientation for the tool to be installed.
2. Install the tool holder on the top plate and
tighten the wedge clamp screws. This will
automatically set the tool tip to the correct
height as long as qualified tooling is used. TI1908

Figure 3.5 - Tool Clamp Orientation

ROUND SHANK TOOLS
Round shank tools 11/2 inches or 40 millimeters in diameter can be mounted directly into the op-
tional English or Metric round shank tool holders, respectively. Round shank tools in specific sizes
ranging from 1/32 inch [1 millimeter] up to ¾ inch [20 millimeters] can be mounted in the round shank
tool holders using 180-series double-angle collets and Hardinge SG-180 double-angle collet tool
holders.
Round shank tools in specific sizes ranging from ½ inch [12 millimeters] up to 11/4 inches [32 milli-
meters] can be mounted in the round shank tool holders using Hardinge HDC-12 bushings.

Round Shank Tool Holders

Hardinge drill holders are qualified at 1.500 inches [38.10 mm] from the hole center to the turret
face. Hardinge boring bar holders are qualified at 2.813 inches [71.44mm] from the hole center to the
turret face.
X axis tool offsets for round shank tool holders are shown in the chart below. Dimensions are shown
as inches [millimeters].

TOOL HOLDER QUALIFIED X-AXIS OFFSET X-AXIS OFFSET

TYPE DISTANCE (Radius Programming) (Diameter Programming)
Drill Holder 1.500 [38.10] 1.500 [38.10] 3.000 [76.20]
Boring Bar Holder 2.813 [71.44] 2.813 [71.44] 5.625 [142.88]

M-325 3-3
 Tool Setting Gauge
The tool setting gauge is used to place the tool nose of round shank tools such as boring bars and
internal threading tools on center with the spindle centerline. The tool slot centerline of the active sta-
tion and the spindle centerline are the same distance from the top surface of the machine ways.
Therefore, if the tool nose is positioned on the tool slot centerline, it will be on center with the spindle
centerline as shown Figure 3.6.
The tool setting gauge mounts in the tool slot and provides a physical projection of the tool slot cen-
terline. Once the tool setting gauge is mounted on the turret, the tool is rotated to bring the tool nose
against the gauge.

Installing Round Shank Tools on the Turret

1. If not already installed, loosely mount wedge clamp “I”, Figure 3.6, on the top plate in the correct
orientation for the tool to be installed.
2. Mount the round shank tool holder on the turret.
3. If required, install the appropriate tool cartridge in the round shank tool holder.
4. Insert the tool in the holder or tool cartridge and adjust the tool to length. Align the flat on the
Hardinge Double-Angle Toolholder Collet or the slot in Hardinge HDC-12 bushings and the flat
on the tool shank with one of the groups of three set screws “K”, Figure 3.7 .
- NOTE -
Orientation of the gauge for setting left-hand tools is shown in Figure 3.6 .
5. Insert tool setting gauge “J”, Figures 3.6 and 3.7, in the turret tool slot with one of the chamfered
edges toward the bottom of the slot.
6. Carefully position the tool setting gauge so the tool nose can be rotated to touch the inner face
of the gauge; then, tighten wedge clamp “I”, Figure 3.6 .

+X -X +Z

+X
J

K
Spindle Centerline
I

TI3100 TI3101

Figure 3.6 - Tool Setting Gauge Figure 3.7 - Tool Setting Gauge
(Viewed from Spindle) (Side View)

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 - CAUTION -
Be careful not to damage the tool nose.
7. Rotate the tool until the tool nose touches the inner face of the tool setting gauge.
- CAUTION -
When the set screws are fully tightened there is the possibility that the tool
may rotate. This will damage the tool nose if it is against the tool setting
gauge.

- NOTE -
To secure the tool, tighten the group of three set screws that align with the tool and
tool holder as described in step 4.
8. Snug, but do not fully tighten any group of three set screws “K”, Figure 3.7, to hold the tool in
place.
9. Loosen wedge clamp “I”, Figure 3.6, swing the tool setting gauge out of the way, and tighten the
wedge clamp.
10. Fully tighten three set screws “K”, Figure 3.7, to secure the tool.
11. Loosen the wedge clamp and carefully position the tool setting gauge to check that the tool
nose is still on center. If it has moved, repeat steps 6 through 10.
12. Remove the tool setting gauge from the turret and tighten the wedge clamp.

M-325 3-5
 TOOL OFFSETS
- NOTE -
Refer to the Allen-Bradley Operating and Programming manual for information on
setting tool offsets.
Information stored in the Geometry and Wear Offset files is automatically converted
into the correct units when the machine control is switched between inch and metric
mode.
The Tool Offset file is made up of two types of offsets: Tool Geometry Offsets and Tool Wear Off-
sets. The control has the capacity to store 40 sets of each offset type (Offsets 01 through 40) in sepa-
rate files.

ACTIVATING TOOL OFFSETS

Tool offsets are activated by a T word having the format T4. The first two numbers select the turret
station that is to be indexed to the cutting position. The last two numbers specify which tool offsets in
the tool geometry and wear offset tables are to be used with the selected turret position.
Example: N0120 T0616 ;
In data block N0120, turret station 6 will be indexed to the cutting position and the tool offsets stored
on line 16 in the tool geometry and wear offset tables will be activated.
The leading zero in the T word may be omitted:
T0101 = T101

- CAUTION -
If tool offsets are not to be called up with a turret index, the last two numbers
in the T word MUST be “00" (Example: T0100). If no numbers are programmed
in the last two places, the control will use the numbers programmed in the
first two places as the tool offset and the turret will not index (Example: T01
will be interpreted by the control as T0001).

- NOTE -
When a T0 is commanded, the offset is canceled.
Tool offsets are inactivate when the machine is first powered up and deactivated when the control
RESET key is pressed.

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 - NOTES -

M-325 3-7
 - NOTES -

3-8 M-325
 CHAPTER 4 - CHUCK CLOSER
CONQUEST® VT100 and VT200 machines are equipped with one of the following:
- A 30 millimeter stroke, hydraulically actuated chuck closer. Refer to page 4-2.
- A pneumatic chuck closer system. Refer to page 4-3.
If repairs to the hydraulic chuck closer assembly are required, the ENTIRE ASSEMBLY must be re-
moved and returned to the factory.

FREE SPINDLE
A “Free Spindle” condition:
- allows the spindle to be turned by hand
- disables operation of the spindle brake
- remains active until “BRK ON” is selected with the SPNDL FREE soft key
To obtain a free spindle, proceed as follows:

- NOTE -
To obtain a free spindle, the control must be ON and the spindle must not be rotat-
ing.
1. Power up the machine as described in Chapter 2.
2. At the MDI panel, hold the SHIFT key and press the RESET key.
3. Press the MAN push button, Figure 4.1.
4. Press the “continue” soft key (è) until the AUX. MODES soft key is displayed.
5. Press the AUX. MODES soft key
6. Press the SPNDL FREE soft key to display “FREE” in the Spindle Free field.

TI3820
Figure 4.1 - Operator Control Panel

M-325 4-1
 HYDRAULIC CHUCKS
- WARNING -
DO NOT exceed the maximum specified draw bar force, as indicated on the
outer diameter of the chuck body. Personal injury or damage to the chuck can
result.

- CAUTION -
It is the responsibility of the machine operator or set-up person to properly ad-
just the chuck closer hydraulic pressure to deliver the appropriate draw bar
force, based on the capacity of the chuck, type of material to be machined,
and the configuration of the workpiece.

- NOTICE -
It is the customer’s responsibility to determine the draw bar force and spindle rpm
limits for any and all spindle tooling NOT obtained from Hardinge Inc.
Chucks supplied by Hardinge have the maximum allowable draw bar force indicated on the outer
diameter of the chuck body. This draw bar force specification is listed in English and Metric units as
lb-force and Newtons, respectively.
The chuck closer draw bar force is determined by the amount of hydraulic oil pressure applied to
the chuck closer. The hydraulic pressure controls are located at the back of the machine. Knob “A”,
Figure 4.2, is used to adjust the hydraulic pressure applied to the chuck closer.
Gauge “B” registers the chuck closer hydraulic pressure in psig and bars. A check valve system
positively holds the closer open or closed, whichever is active, in the event of an hydraulic pressure
failure.

CALCULATING DRAW BAR FORCE

Use the appropriate formula shown below to determine the draw bar force that will be applied to the
chuck for a given pressure.

Standard Chuck Closer

Chucking Type English Units Metric Units

External Chucking PSIG x 30 = Draw Bar Force (lb-force) BARS x 1936 = Draw Bar Force (N)
Internal Chucking PSIG x 32 = Draw Bar Force (lb-force) BARS x 2065 = Draw Bar Force (N)

Low Force Chuck Closer

Chucking Type English Units Metric Units

External Chucking PSIG x 7 = Draw Bar Force (lb-force) BARS x 452 = Draw Bar Force (N)
Internal Chucking PSIG x 11 = Draw Bar Force (lb-force) BARS x 710 = Draw Bar Force (N)

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 B
A

TP2002 TP2003

Figure 4.2 - Chuck Closer Hydraulic Figure 4.3 - Chuck Closer Hydraulic
Pressure Adjustment Knob Pressure Gauge

ADJUSTING THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE

1. Loosen the knurled lock nut behind knob “A”, Figure 4.2.
2. Turn knob “A” clockwise or counterclockwise to decrease or increase the chuck closer
hydraulic pressure. Observe the hydraulic pressure on gauge “B”, Figure 4.3.
Pressure Range:
100 to 600 psig [6.9 to 41.3 bar]
3. Tighten the knurled lock nut to secure the setting.

PNEUMATIC CHUCKS
- CAUTION -
Adjustment of these regulators
should only be performed by quali- D
fied personnel. Improper adjustment
C
can result in damage to the machine
or the workpiece.
Machines employing pneumatic chucks are
equipped with regulators “C” and “D”, Figure 4.4.
These regulators are preset at the factory according
to the operation to be performed.

TP2025

Figure 4.4 - Chuck Closer Pneumatic

Pressure Regulators

M-325 4-3
 CHUCK CLOSER OPERATION
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
- CAUTION -
Do not operate the chuck closer when a chuck is mounted in place without
gripping a piece of stock or a plug of the correct size.

- NOTE -
The M21 (Open Chuck) command can NOT be executed while the spindle is run-
ning.
The machine must be in Auto or MDI mode for automatic operation. Program M21 to open the
chuck or M22 to close the chuck. M21 will remain active until it is canceled by an M22 (Close Chuck)
command. While M21 is active, the CHUCK OP/CLS push button, Figure 4.1, will be flashing. A pro-
grammed M22 (Close Chuck) command will remain active until it is canceled by an M21 (Chuck Open)
command.

MANUAL OPERATION
- NOTE -
The CHUCK OP/CLS push button is disabled while the spindle is running. The ma-
chine must be in Manual mode to manually operate the chuck closer.
Press the CHUCK OP/CLS push button, Figure 4.1, to alternately open and close the chuck closer.

CHUCKING MODES
There is no default chucking mode. The current chucking mode will remain active until canceled by
the appropriate command (M28 or M29).

EXTERNAL CHUCKING (M28)

External chucking mode permits the use of work-holding devices that grip the workpiece externally.

INTERNAL CHUCKING (M29)

Internal chucking mode reverses the operation of the chuck closer to permit the use of work-holding
devices that grip the workpiece internally.

SELECTING CHUCKING MODES

1. Check to be sure the CHUCK OP/CLS push button, Figure 4.1, is illuminated. (Press the
CHUCK OP/CLS push button, if necessary.)
2. Press the MDI push button.
3. At the MDI keyboard, key in the M code for the desired mode:
M28 - External Chucking
M29 - Internal Chucking
4. Press the TRANSMIT key.
5. Press the CYCLE START push button. The machine will be switched to the selected chucking
mode.

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 SPINDLE TOOLING
- WARNING -
The maximum draw bar force and the maximum spindle revolutions per min-
ute (rpm) limits are etched on the outer diameter of each chuck. Personal in-
jury or damage to the chuck can result if these limits are exceeded.

- NOTICE -
It is the customer’s responsibility to determine the draw bar force and spindle rpm
limits for any and all spindle tooling NOT obtained from Hardinge Inc.
CONQUEST® VT100 machines use spindle tooling designed for A2-8" spindles. CONQUEST
VT200 machines use spindle tooling designed for A2-11" spindles. Refer to the Appendix for spindle
nose specifications.

STANDARD CHUCKS
Standard chucks obtained from Hardinge Inc. are in ISO compliance with the loss of two-thirds of
the chucking force at maximum spindle rpm when using standard hard jaws that do not protrude be-
yond the outside diameter of the chuck while the maximum specified draw bar force is applied. The
loss in chucking force must be considered when selecting the speeds and feeds for the machining op-
eration to assure that the workpiece will be held securely during machining.

SPECIALTY CHUCKS
Refer to the information supplied with specialty chucks for operational limits.

REMOVING STANDARD CHUCKS

- WARNING -
DO NOT attempt to remove the chuck while the machine tool is powered up.
DO NOT attempt to remove the chuck from the machine by hand. Use a hoist
system for chuck removal.
Be sure the tailstock is at the Home position before powering down the ma-
chine tool.

- CAUTION -
Removing spindle tooling with the chuck closer in the OPEN position could re-
sult in damage to the chuck closer.
1. Check to be sure the CHUCK OP/CLS push button, Figure 4.1, is illuminated. (Activate Manual
mode and press the CHUCK OP/CLS push button, if necessary.)
2. Power the machine down using the procedure outlined in Chapter 2.
3. Open the main coolant guard door.
4. Thoroughly clean the chuck and the exposed spindle area.
5. Remove the screws and cover plate “E”, Figure 4.5, from the chuck.
6. Use a spanner wrench to rotate chuck adapter lock nut “F”, Figure 4.6, counterclockwise to
remove.
7. Use a spanner wrench to rotate chuck adapter “G” counterclockwise to remove.

M-325 4-5
 H
E G

Eye Bolt
TI3111 Mounting Holes TI3112

Figure 4.5 - Chuck with Cover Plate Figure 4.6 - Chuck Adapter and Adapter
Mounted Lock Nut

8. Remove six chuck mounting bolts “H”.

- NOTE -
Select mounting holes for the eye bolts that are as far apart as possible.
9. Install two eye bolts in the tapped holes in the face of the chuck. Refer to Figure 4.6.
10. Insert a lifting strap through the two eye bolts.
11. Using a hoist and the lifting strap, carefully lift the chuck from the spindle and place it on an
appropriate surface.
12. Perform any additional cleaning of the spindle, as needed.
13. If spindle tooling is to be installed at this time, proceed to “Installing Standard Chucks”,
beginning on page 4-7.
If spindle tooling is NOT to be installed at this time, close the main coolant guard door.

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INSTALLING STANDARD CHUCKS
This procedure assumes that any previously used spindle tooling has already been removed. If
there is spindle tooling to be removed, perform the steps outlined under “Removing Standard
Chucks”, beginning on page 4-5.
If previously used spindle tooling has just been removed, proceed to step 3.

- WARNING -
DO NOT attempt to install the chuck while the machine tool is powered up.
DO NOT attempt to install the chuck on the machine by hand. Use a hoist sys-
tem for chuck installation. Refer to Figure 4.6 for the approximate weight of
the chucks.
For personal safety, make certain that all guard doors are closed before the
spindle is turned ON. If a guard door is not closed and the chuck draw bar
force and/or spindle speed limits are exceeded, damage to the chuck jaws or
chuck body could result in pieces of the chuck and/or workpiece flying loose,
possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Be sure the tailstock is at the Home position before powering down the ma-
chine tool.

- CAUTION -
Installing spindle tooling with the chuck closer in the OPEN position could re-
sult in damage to the chuck closer.
1. Check to be sure the CHUCK OP/CLS push button, Figure 4.1, is illuminated. (Activate Manual
mode and press the CHUCK OP/CLS push button, if necessary.)
2. Power the machine down using the procedure outlined in Chapter 2.
3. Open the main coolant guard door.
- NOTE -
The chuck and spindle MUST be clean.
4. If necessary, thoroughly clean the chuck and spindle.
5. Apply a light coat of one of the following greases on the mating surfaces of the chuck and
spindle:
Mobil® SHC 32 grease
Klüber ALTEMP® Q NB 50 grease
Molylube® Ant-Seize grease

- NOTE -
Select mounting holes for the eye bolts that are as far apart as possible.
6. Install two eye bolts in the tapped holes in the face of the chuck. Refer to Figure 4.6.

M-325 4-7
 - NOTE -
When mounting the chuck on the spindle, align the recess on the back face of the
chuck with the drive button on the face of the spindle.
7. Using a hoist and lifting strap, carefully place the chuck on the spindle.
8. Install six chuck mounting bolts “H”.
- WARNING -
Remove the two eye bolts from the face of the chuck before powering up the
machine tool.
9. Remove the two eye bolts from the face of the chuck.
10. Thread chuck adapter “G”, Figure 4.6, onto the draw tube as far as possible.
11. Thread chuck adapter lock nut “F” against the top surface of chuck adapter “G”.
12. Replace cover plate “E”, Figure 4.5, and the mounting screws.
13. Power the machine up using the appropriate procedure, as outlined in Chapter 2.
14. Activate Manual mode and press the CHUCK OP/CLS push button, Figure 4.1, to open the
chuck.
- WARNING -
DO NOT exceed the maximum specified draw bar force, as indicated on the
outer diameter of the chuck body. Personal injury or damage to the chuck can
result.
15. Place a workpiece into the chuck and press the CHUCK OP/CLS push button to close the
chuck and test the gripping force on the workpiece.
If the gripping force is satisfactory, chuck installation is complete.
If the gripping force needs to be increased or decreased, adjust the chuck closer hydraulic
pressure to obtain the desired gripping force. Refer to “Adjusting the Hydraulic Pressure”,
on page 4-3.

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 - NOTES -

M-325 4-9
 - NOTES -

4-10 M-325
 CHAPTER 5 - TAILSTOCK [Option]
INTRODUCTION
CONQUEST® VT100 and VT200 machines are available with a hydraulically operated, program-
mable tailstock. The hydraulic module is located at the rear of the machine.
The tailstock provides additional support and reduces part deflection when machining long parts.
This allows for closer tolerances, better surface finishes, and higher speeds and feeds than would oth-
erwise be possible. The tailstock has an eccentric bushing which will accept a live center with a #4
Morse taper.
The tailstock is advanced and retracted by means of a hydraulic cylinder. The linear force applied
by the hydraulic cylinder is controlled by oil pressure which is regulated by valve “A”, Figure 5.1.
Gauge “B” indicates the pressure in psig and bars. Table 5.1 lists the approximate force in pounds
(lbs) and dekanewtons (daN) which will be applied by the hydraulic cylinder for a given gauge pres-
sure. Movement can be controlled automatically from the part program or manually using push but-
tons on the machine control panel.
There are two rates of motion:
1. The rapid traverse rate (approximately 300 in/min [7620 mm/min]).
2. The adjustable feedrate.

- CAUTION -
For maximum operating safety and to ensure that the hydraulic tailstock func-
tions correctly, never set the pressure below 200 psig [13.8bars].
Always make certain that the turret is in a safe index position before moving
the tailstock toward the spindle.

TI2002 TI2003

Figure 5.1 - Tailstock Hydraulic Figure 5.2 - Tailstock Hydraulic Pressure

Force Adjustment Gauge and Feedrate Adjustment

M-325 5-1
 English Metric
GAUGE PRESSURE APPLIED FORCE GAUGE PRESSURE APPLIED FORCE
(psig) (lbs) (bars) (daN)
200 290 13.8 130
300 440 20.7 195
400 600 27.6 265
500 775 34.5 345
600 925 41.4 410
700 1100 48.3 490

Table 5.1 - Applied Linear Force

SAFETY FEATURES
SAFETY SHEAR
The tailstock incorporates a “safety shear” feature to prevent damage to the tooling, turret,
tailstock, and linear ways should the turret contact the tailstock. If contact is made between the turret
and tailstock, the “safety shear” feature allows the tailstock to be pivoted away from the turret. Refer to
the CONQUEST® VT100 and VT200 Machine maintenance manual (M-326) for instructions to align
the tailstock.

HOME POSITION LOCK PIN

- WARNING -
The tailstock must ALWAYS be positioned at the home position prior to pow-
ering down the machine.
The tailstock is equipped with a mechanical lock pin to secure the tailstock in the home position
when the machine is powered down. The lock pin is only effective when the tailstock is at the home po-
sition. The lock pin automatically engages when the machine control is turned OFF. It is the machine
operator’s responsibility to ensure the tailstock is at the home position when the machine is powered
down.

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 TRAVEL SPECIFICATIONS
The tailstock travel specifications are shown in Figure 5.3. The fixed home position is located ap-
proximately 28.54 inches [725 mm] from the spindle face. However, the adjustable retract position
and the forward position can be adjusted to suit the workpiece length. The maximum between-center
turning distance is dependent upon the tailstock center to be used.

NOTE: English [Metric] Dimensioning

Maximum Travel
(Fixed Home Position)
Tailstock Face

† Due to the fact that these values may vary slightly from machine
† 28.54 to machine, only approximate values are given.
[725]

‡ This dimension is dependent upon tailstock center used.

Minimum Travel
(Solid Stop)

† 11.8
[300]

Spindle Face

TI3103

Figure 5.3 - Tailstock Travel Specifications

M-325 5-3
 AXIS POSITIONS
There are three programmable positions for the tailstock recognized by the machine control.

FIXED HOME POSITION

The tailstock fixed home position is located approximately 28.54 inches [725 mm] from the spindle
face. This position is NOT adjustable. Refer to Figure 5.3.
Refer to “Axis Movement”, page 5-6, for information on moving the tailstock to this position.

MIDPOINT POSITION
- NOTE -
When first learning to run the machine, it may be desirable to set the midpoint to the
same position as the fixed home for tailstock operation.
The midpoint position is intended to minimize tailstock motion, resulting in lower cycle times.
The machine operator establishes the midpoint position by locating the midpoint limit switch dog as
needed. Refer to “Axis Set-Up”, page 5-9, for information on setting the midpoint position.
Refer to “Axis Movement”, page 5-6, for information on moving the tailstock to this position.

FORWARD POSITION
The machine operator establishes the forward position for the tailstock by locating the
rapid-to-feed limit switch dog as needed to allow the live center to feed against the workpiece. The
machine operator establishes the forward position for the part unloader by locating the rapid-to-feed
limit switch dog as needed to allow the part unloader assembly to feed against the solid stop.
Refer to “Axis Set-Up”, page 5-9, for information on setting the forward position. Refer to “Axis
Movement”, page 5-6, for information on moving the tailstock to this position.

SAFETY INTERLOCKS
There are two safety interlocks associated with the tailstock. These interlocks are designed to re-
duce the possibility of crashes that result from incorrect axis positioning.

CYCLE START INTERLOCK

To activate Cycle Start while in Auto or MDI mode, the tailstock MUST be in one of the following po-
sitions:
- Fixed Home position
- Midpoint Position
- Forward Position
If the tailstock is not in one of these three positions, an alarm will be generated by the control when
the CYCLE START push button, Figure 5.4, is pressed.
To clear the alarm, move the tailstock to the desired position. Refer to “Axis Movement”, page 5-6,
for information on moving the tailstock.

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 TI3820
Figure 5.4 - Operator Control Panel

RAPID-TO-FEED INTERLOCK
While in Auto or MDI mode, M84 commands RAPID tailstock motion toward the machine spindle.
The operator MUST set the rapid-to-feed dog so that the tailstock will FEED onto the workpiece. Refer
to “Axis Set-Up”, page 5-9, for information on setting the rapid-to-feed dog. When properly set, the
rapid-to-feed dog will remain on the limit switch while the tailstock is in the forward position.
Tailstock overtravel protection in the forward direction is provided by the rapid-to-feed limit switch
and the solid stop. If no stock is present in the chuck, the rapid-to-feed dog will travel past the switch.
This causes the switch to trip, which will generate an alarm and put the control in a feed hold condition.
To clear the alarm:
1. At the MDI panel, hold the SHIFT key and
press the RESET key.
2. Press the AUX. MODES soft key, Figure 5.5.
3. Press the CONTINUE soft key to access the S T AR T T URRET S P CIAL AU X. S T AT U S
second page of soft keys. S CR E E N CONT R L MODE S MODE S R E P OR T

4. Press the TSTK HM/UP soft key to move the

tailstock to the midpoint position at the rapid
traverse rate.
EXIT CONTINUE
5. Press the EXIT soft key to return to the main Soft Key Soft Key
TI3855
menu soft keys.
Figure 5.5 - Main Menu Soft Keys

M-325 5-5
 AXIS MOVEMENT
MANUAL MOVEMENT
The machine control must be in Manual mode to manually control tailstock motion.
The TSTK HM/UP soft key will move the tailstock away from the spindle. If the tailstock is below the
midpoint position when the soft key is pressed, the tailstock will stop at the midpoint position. If the
tailstock is above the midpoint position when the soft key is pressed, the tailstock will move to the fixed
home position.
The TSTK DOWN soft key will move the tailstock toward the spindle.
The TSTK HOLD soft key will stop manual tailstock motion.
While in Manual mode, the tailstock will always FEED toward the machine spindle and RAPID
away from the machine spindle.

Initiating Manual Movement

When the tailstock is at the fixed home position or the midpoint position and the TSTK
DOWN soft key is pressed, the tailstock will FEED to the forward position (-Z direction).
When the TSTK HM/UP soft key is pressed, the tailstock will RAPID away from the spindle
and stop at the first position encountered (midpoint or fixed home position).

Stopping Manual Movement

Manual movement can be stopped by pressing one of the following:
· EMERGENCY STOP push button
· FEED HOLD push button
· TSTK HOLD (Tailstock Hold) soft key
· SHIFT and RESET keys
EMERGENCY STOP
To initiate tailstock motion after an Emergency Stop:
1. Release the EMERGENCY STOP push button, Figure 5.4.
2. Press the E-STOP RESET push button.
3. At the MDI panel, hold the SHIFT key and press the RESET key.
4. Press the MAN push button to put the machine in Manual mode.
5. Press the AUX. MODES soft key, Figure 5.5.
6. Press the CONTINUE soft key to access the second page of soft keys.
7. Press the TSTK HM/UP soft key to move the tailstock upward. The tailstock will RAPID upward
and stop at the first position encountered (midpoint or fixed home position).
8. Press the EXIT soft key to return to the main menu soft keys.

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 FEED HOLD or SHIFT/RESET
To initiate tailstock motion after a Feed Hold or Shift/Reset:
1. Press the MAN push button, Figure 5.4, to put the machine in Manual mode.
2. Press the AUX. MODES soft key, Figure 5.5.
3. Press the CONTINUE soft key to access the second page of soft keys.
4. Press the TSTK HM/UP soft key to move the tailstock upward. The tailstock will RAPID
upward and stop at the first position encountered (midpoint or fixed home position).
5. Press the EXIT soft key to return to the main menu soft keys.
TSTK HOLD
To initiate manual tailstock motion after a Tailstock Hold, press the TSTK HOLD soft key a
second time.

PROGRAMMED MOVEMENT
Initiating Programmed Movement
- NOTE -
The machine control MUST be in Auto or MDI mode to command tailstock motion
using M83, M84, M85, or M86.
M83 Tailstock Down to Midpoint Position
When an M83 is read by the control, the tailstock will rapid forward (toward the machine
spindle) and stop when the midpoint switch is engaged.
M84 Tailstock Down to Forward Position
When an M84 is read by the control, the tailstock will rapid forward (toward the machine
spindle) until the rapid-to-feed switch is engaged. At that point, the tailstock will slow to the
preset feedrate and feed onto the workpiece.
M85 Tailstock Up to Midpoint Position
When the tailstock is in the forward position and M85 is read by the control, the tailstock
will move to the midpoint position at the rapid traverse rate.
M86 Tailstock to Home Position
When an M86 is read by the control, the tailstock will move to the fixed home position at
the rapid traverse rate.

M-325 5-7
 Stopping Programmed Movement
- CAUTION -
The TSTK HOLD soft key stops tailstock motion only. Be aware that all other
machine motion will continue as programmed.
Programmed tailstock motion can be stopped by pressing EMERGENCY STOP, FEED HOLD,
TSTK HOLD, or SHIFT/RESET.
EMERGENCY STOP
To initiate programmed tailstock motion after an Emergency Stop:
1. Release the EMERGENCY STOP push button, Figure 5.4.
2. Press the E-STOP RESET push button.
3. At the MDI panel, hold the SHIFT key and press the RESET key.
4. Press the MAN push button to put the machine in Manual mode.
5. Press the AUX. MODES soft key, Figure 5.5.
6. Press the CONTINUE soft key to access the second page of soft keys.
- NOTE -
The operational requirements of the part program will determine whether the
tailstock can be positioned at the midpoint or must be moved to the fixed home posi-
tion for program restart.
7. Press the TSTK HM/UP soft key to move the tailstock upward. The tailstock will RAPID upward
and stop at the first position encountered (midpoint or fixed home position).
8. If the tailstock stopped at the midpoint position and it should be at fixed home position:
A) Press the HOME push button to activate Home mode.
B) Press the TSTK HM/UP soft key.
9. Press the EXIT soft key to return to the main menu soft keys.
10. Reset the program to the beginning of the current operation.
11. Press the AUTO push button to put the machine in Automatic mode.
12. Press the CYCLE START push button.
FEED HOLD
To initiate programmed tailstock motion after a Feed Hold, press the CYCLE START push
button, Figure 5.4.
TSTK HOLD (Tailstock Hold)
To initiate programmed tailstock motion after a Tailstock Hold, press the TSTK HOLD soft
key a second time.

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 RESET
To initiate programmed tailstock motion after a Shift/Reset:
1. Press the MAN push button, Figure 5.4, to put the machine in Manual mode.
2. Press the AUX. MODES soft key, Figure 5.5.
3. Press the CONTINUE soft key to access the second page of soft keys.
- NOTE -
The operational requirements of the part program will determine whether the
tailstock can be positioned at the midpoint or must be moved to the fixed home posi-
tion for program restart.
4. Press the TSTK HM/UP soft key to move the tailstock upward. The tailstock will RAPID upward
and stop at the first position encountered (midpoint or fixed home position).
5. If the tailstock stopped at the midpoint position and it should be at fixed home position:
A) Press the HOME push button to activate Home mode.
B) Press the TSTK HM/UP soft key.
6. Press the EXIT soft key to return to the main menu soft keys.
7. Reset the program to the beginning of the current operation.
8. Put the machine in Auto mode and press the CYCLE START push button, Figure 5.4.

AXIS SET-UP
- NOTE -
This procedure assumes that the machine tool has already been powered up and all
machine axes have been homed.
1. At the MDI panel, hold the SHIFT key and press the RESET key.
2. Press the MAN push button, Figure 5.4, to put the machine in Manual mode.
3. Install the desired work holding fixture on the spindle.
- NOTE -
The workpiece used in step 6 MUST be the same length as those used in produc-
tion.
4. Place a workpiece in the chuck and press the CHUCK OP/CLS push button.
- NOTE -
To help differentiate between the midpoint dog and the rapid-to-feed dog, there is a
dimple in the face of midpoint dog knob “E”, Figure 5.6.
5. Loosen knob “E”, Figure 5.6, and move the midpoint dog to the bottom position; then, secure
knob “E”.
6. Loosen knob “D” and move the rapid-to-feed dog to the top position; then, secure knob “D”.

M-325 5-9
 Limit Switch

Feed Dog

G TI3102 TI3104

Figure 5.6 - Tailstock Travel Adjustments Figure 5.7 - Tailstock Set-Up

- NOTE -
To adjust the position of solid stop “F”, Figure 5.6, turn knob “G” clockwise to move
the solid stop toward the spindle and counterclockwise to move the solid stop away
from the spindle.
7. Position the solid stop so that it is beyond the contact point of the tailstock and workpiece in the
-Z direction.
8. Press the AUX. MODES soft key, Figure 5.5.
9. Press the CONTINUE soft key to access the second page of soft keys.
10. Press the TSTK DOWN soft key to CAREFULLY feed the tailstock against the end of the
workpiece.
- NOTE -
When the feed dog is moved past the limit switch you will feel it drop off the switch.
11. Loosen knob “D”, Figure 5.6, and move the rapid-to-feed dog downward, going past the limit
switch.
12. Move the rapid-to-feed dog upward until contact is made with the limit switch; then, move the
rapid-to-feed dog up onto the limit switch approximately 3/8 inches [9.5mm] and tighten knob
“D”, Figure 5.6. Refer also to Figure 5.7.

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 13. Adjust the solid stop for the tailstock:
A) Turn knob “G” counterclockwise until the solid stop makes contact with the tailstock.
B) Turn knob “G” clockwise until there is approximately ¼ inch [6.4 mm] between solid stop “F”
and the tailstock.
- NOTE -
If the midpoint dog is left in the extreme downward position, the tailstock will operate
from the workpiece to the fixed home position.
14. If desired, loosen knob “E”, Figure 5.6, and move the midpoint dog upward to relocate the
midpoint to a more suitable position. Tighten knob “E”.
15. Press the TSTK HM/UP soft key to move the tailstock upward. The tailstock will RAPID upward
and stop at the midpoint position.
16. Close the main guard door.
17. Press the MDI push button, Figure 5.4.
18. At the MDI keyboard, key in “M84" and press the TRANSMIT key.
19. Press the CYCLE START push button. The tailstock should rapid traverse to a position near the
face of the workpiece and feed the remaining distance.
20. Check the CRT screen for alarm messages. If an alarm message is displayed, repeat this entire
procedure.
21. At the MDI keyboard, key in “M85" and press the TRANSMIT key.
22. Press the CYCLE START push button. The tailstock should rapid traverse to the midpoint
position.
23. Verify that the midpoint position is appropriate or adjust as necessary.
24. At the MDI panel, hold the SHIFT key and press the RESET key.

M-325 5-11
 FEEDRATE CONTROL
1. Set the rapid-to-feed switch and solid stop as described in the preceding instructions.
2. Press the MAN push button, Figure 5.4, to put the machine in Manual mode.
3. Press the AUX. MODES soft key, Figure 5.5.
4. Press the CONTINUE soft key to access the second page of soft keys.
5. Press the TSTK DOWN soft key to CAREFULLY feed the tailstock toward the spindle and
observe the feedrate.
6. Press the TSTK HOLD soft key to stop tailstock motion.
7. Press the TSTK HM/UP soft key to move the tailstock upward. The tailstock will RAPID upward
and stop at the first position encountered (midpoint or fixed home position).
- NOTE -
The tailstock feedrate can be decreased or increased by turning adjusting knob “C”,
Figure 5.1, clockwise or counter-clockwise, respectively.
8. At the rear of the machine, turn adjusting knob “C”, Figure 5.1, in the required direction to
increase or decrease the feedrate as desired.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 until the desired feedrate is achieved.
10. Tighten the lock nut on adjusting knob “C”.

HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL

1. Set the rapid-to-feed switch and solid stop as described in the preceding instructions.
2. Press the MAN push button, Figure 5.4, to put the machine in Manual mode.
3. Press the AUX. MODES soft key, Figure 5.5.
4. Press the CONTINUE soft key to access the second page of soft keys.
5. Press the TSTK DOWN soft key to CAREFULLY feed the tailstock against the workpiece.
6. Loosen the knurled lock nut on adjusting knob “A”, Figure 5.1.
- CAUTION -
For maximum operating safety and to ensure that the hydraulic tailstock func-
tions correctly, never set the pressure below 200 psig (13.8 bars).

- NOTE -
The linear tailstock force can be decreased or increased by turning adjusting knob
“A”, Figure 5.1, clockwise or counter-clockwise, respectively.
7. Turn adjusting knob in the required direction until the desired pressure registers on gauge “B”.
Refer to Table 5.1 .
8. Tighten the knurled lock nut on adjusting knob “A”.
9. Press the TSTK HM/UP soft key to move the tailstock upward. The tailstock will RAPID upward
and stop at the midpoint position.

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 - NOTES -

M-325 5-13
 - NOTES -

5-14 M-325
 CHAPTER 6 - LIVE TOOLING [Option]
- NOTE -
When using live tooling attachments other than standard Hardinge live tooling at-
tachments, refer to the documentation supplied with the attachments.

INTRODUCTION
This chapter covers the installation and operator maintenance of the optional Hardinge live tooling
attachments for CONQUEST® VT100 and VT200 machines. Each machine is equipped with either an
English or Metric top plate. It is important to be aware of which top plate is on the machine since this
will determine which live tooling attachments will be used (English or Metric).
The live tooling attachments are factory set to be on center within ±.0010 inches [±.025 mm] when
they are mounted on the turret top plate and located against the left side of the tool slot, as viewed from
the tool tip. The attachments can be adjusted up to ±.0030 inches [±.076 mm] for more accurate tool
alignment. Refer to “Adjusting Live Tooling Attachments for Center”, page 6-6, for information on
aligning live tooling with the tool slot centerline.

TYPES OF ATTACHMENTS
The four types of live tooling attachments are identified by type and axis of operation. The drill/mill
attachments are designed to use 180 series double-angle collets to grip the tools. The tapping attach-
ments are designed to use Hardinge TT-5/8 collets to grip the tools.
Cross-Working Drill/Mill Attachment:
This attachment locates the center of the drill or milling tool on the tool slot centerline, with
the spindle of the attachment aligned with the X axis.
Cross-Working Tapping Attachment:
This attachment locates the center of the tap on the tool slot centerline, with the spindle of
the attachment aligned with the X axis.
End-Working Drill/Mill Attachment:
This attachment locates the center of the drill or milling tool on the tool slot centerline, with
the spindle of the attachment aligned with the Z axis.
End-Working Tapping Attachment:
This attachment locates the center of the tap on the tool slot centerline, with the spindle of
the attachment aligned with the Z axis.

M-325 6-1
 LIVE TOOLING LIMITATIONS
Mill/Drill Attachments
The drill/mill attachments are designed to accommodate Inch tools with a shank size up to
and including ¾ inch and Metric tools with a shank size up to and including 19 millimeters.
Tapping Attachments
The tapping attachments are designed to accommodate Inch taps up to and including ½ inch
and Metric taps up to and including 12 millimeters. Maximum shank size is .394 inches [10
mm].
Maximum RPM
Hardinge live tooling attachments have a maximum spindle speed of 3000 rpm, as measured
at the tool tip.

INSTALLATION
- NOTE -
All turret tool stations can be used for standard tooling; however, only the even-num-
bered turret tool stations can be used for live tooling attachments.

MOUNTING THE ATTACHMENT

1. Power-up the machine according to the procedure outlined in Chapter 2.
2. Press the MAN push button, Figure 6.1, to put the machine in Manual mode.
3. Press the CONT push button to select Continuous Jog mode.
- CAUTION -
The machine operator must be sure that no interference exists between the
spindle, spindle tooling, tailstock, turret, turret tooling, or workpiece before
manually indexing the turret.
4. Use the X and Z axis push buttons to move the turret to a safe position for indexing.

TI3820

Figure 6.1 - Operator Control Panel

6-2 M-325
 F

B
G
E

D
H
A
C

TP532 TP528

Figure 6.2 - Live Tooling Stop Figure 6.3 - Live Tooling Attachment
Installed

- WARNING -
Stay clear of the turret and turret tooling when indexing the turret. Physical in-
jury can result.

- NOTE -
Refer to Chapter 1 for information on accessing and using the turret control soft
keys.
5. Manually index the turret to position the desired tool station at the active position.
6. To be sure the live tooling attachment seats properly on the top plate, thoroughly clean the top
plate, the live tooling attachment, and live tooling stop “A”, Figure 6.2.
7. Loosen the screw in the middle of plug “B”; then, remove plug “B” from live tooling stop “A”.
- CAUTION -
When mounting the live tooling attachment, carefully mesh the gear on the live
tooling attachment with the gear in live tooling stop “A”.
8. Position the live tooling attachment in the tool slot, as shown in Figure 6.3. Be sure the
attachment is located against the left side of the tool slot, as viewed from the tool tip.
- NOTE -
The four socket head cap screws used to mount the live tooling attachment are
shipped in a bag supplied with the attachment.
9. Install and tighten two mounting screws “D” and two mounting screws “F”, Figure 6.3.
10. If necessary, remove cap “G”, Figure 6.3, or collet cap “I”, Figure 6.4, and install the proper
collet for the tool to be used. Replace the cap, but DO NOT TIGHTEN.

M-325 6-3
INSTALLING/REMOVING TOOLS
Drill/Mill Attachments
When installing or removing tooling, there are two methods available to prevent the spindle in the
drill/mill attachment from turning when tightening or loosening cap “G”, Figure 6.3. The lock button
used in the first method will engage one of the two slots in the shaft of the live tooling attachment.
1. Insert the appropriate tooling in the attachment and set roughly to length, relative to the edge of
the turret top plate.
2. Tighten cap “G”, Figure 6.3, using one of the following methods:
Mount the pin spanner wrench on cap “G”, press IN on lock button “C”, and turn cap “G” in
the clockwise direction to tighten.
or
Mount the open wrench on the flats at “E”, mount the pin spanner wrench on cap “G”, and
turn cap “G” in the clockwise direction to tighten.
Reverse the procedure to remove the tooling.

Tapping Attachments
When installing or removing tooling, there are two methods available to prevent the spindle in the
tapping attachment from turning when tightening or loosening cap “I”, Figure 6.4. The lock button used
in the first method will engage one of the two slots in the shaft of the live tooling attachment.
1. Insert the tooling into the attachment.
2. Tighten cap “I”, Figure 6.4, using one of the
following methods:
Mount the open wrench on cap “I”, press
J
IN on lock button “K”, and turn cap “I” in the
clockwise direction to tighten.
or I
Mount the open wrench on cap “I”, mount
the pin spanner wrench on body “J”, and K
turn cap “I” in the clockwise direction to
tighten.
Reverse the procedure to remove the tooling.

TP529

Figure 6.4 - Tapping Attachment

(Cross-Working Attachment Shown)

6-4 M-325
 LIVE TOOLING OFFSETS
- NOTE -
Refer to the Allen-Bradley Operating and Programming manual for information on
setting tool offsets.
Live tooling offsets are set in the same manner as standard tooling. However, there are some con-
siderations to be aware of that will simplify setting the tool offsets for center-working tools mounted in
live tooling attachments. These considerations are outlined below.

CROSS-WORKING ATTACHMENTS
Cross-working attachments are qualified on the Z axis. The centerline of the spindle in the
cross-working attachment will always be located 1.50 inches [38.1 mm] in the -Z direction from the
face of the turret top plate. This offset value is valid for both drill/mill and tapping attachments.
Figure 6.5 illustrates a cross-working drill/mill attachment mounted on the turret top plate.

END-WORKING ATTACHMENTS
End-working attachments are qualified on the X axis. The centerline of the spindle in the end-work-
ing attachment will always be located 1.50 inches [38.1 mm] in the -X direction from the side of the tur-
ret top plate. This offset value is valid for both drill/mill and tapping attachments.
On machines set for diameter programming, this will result in an X tool geometry offset of 3.00000
inches [76.2000 mm]. On machines set for radius programming, this will result in an X tool geometry
offset of 1.50000 inches [38.1000 mm].
Figure 6.6 illustrates an end-working drill/mill attachment mounted on the turret top plate.

1.50
[38.1 mm]

1.50
[38.1 mm] TI2465 TI2464

Figure 6.5 - Z-Axis Offset for Figure 6.6 - X-Axis Offset for
Cross-Working Attachments End-Working Attachments

M-325 6-5
 TOOL TIP RADIUS COMPENSATION
For typical live tooling applications, TTRC is not required. TTRC may be required for live tooling
during C-Axis operations. Refer to the Allen-Bradley Operating and Programming manual for informa-
tion on Tool Tip Radius Compensation (TTRC) or C-Axis.

ADJUSTING LIVE TOOLING ATTACHMENTS FOR CENTER

- NOTE -
The following procedure can be used on all live tooling attachments designed for use
on CONQUEST® VT100 and VT200 machines.
Use the following procedure if it becomes necessary to realign the centerline of the live tooling at-
tachment with the centerline of the tool slot.
1. Position an indicator against the left side of the live tooling attachment, as viewed from the tool
tip.
2. Zero the indicator.
3. Loosen two mounting screws “D” and two mounting screws “F”, Figure 6.3, only enough to
allow lateral movement of the live tooling attachment.
- NOTE -
There is one alignment screw located
on each side of the live tooling attach-
ment.
4. Loosen alignment screw “L”, Figure 6.7, that is
located on the side that the attachment should
move toward.
5. Tighten alignment screw “L” that is located on L
the opposite side of the attachment until the
desired amount of adjustment is obtained.
6. Carefully tighten the adjustment screw
loosened in step 3 while observing the
indicator.
7. Carefully tighten mounting screws “D” and “F”,
Figure 6.3, while observing the indicator.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 as needed to obtain
the desired adjustment.

TP530

Figure 6.7 - Alignment Screws

6-6 M-325
 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
- NOTE -
The live tooling attachments mounted on the machine should be lubricated on a
daily basis. Failure to lubricate live tooling attachments as recommended may result
in excessive wear, which will reduce the effective life of the attachments.
The following procedure assumes that the machine has been powered up and the Zero Return pro-
cedure has been completed. If necessary, refer to Chapter 2.
1. Press the MAN push button, Figure 6.1, to put the machine in Manual mode.
2. Press the CONT push button to select Continuous Jog mode.
- CAUTION -
The machine operator must be sure that no interference exists between the
spindle, spindle tooling, tailstock, turret, turret tooling, or workpiece before
manually indexing the turret.
3. Use the X and Z axis push buttons to move the turret to a safe position for indexing.
- WARNING -
Stay clear of the turret and turret tooling when indexing the turret. Physical in-
jury may result.

- NOTE -
Refer to Chapter 1 for information on accessing and using the turret control soft
keys.
4. Manually index the turret to position the live tooling attachment in a convenient position for
servicing.
5. Wipe coolant, chips, and other contaminants from grease fitting “H”, Figure 6.3.
6. Apply Mobiltemp® SHC® 32 grease at grease fitting “H” until grease appears at the spindle seal
located at “N”.

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 - NOTES -

6-8 M-325
 APPENDIX

+Z Solid Stop
24.630 [625.60]
+Z Hardware Limit +X Solid Stop
24.000 [609.60] 20.120 [511.00]
+Z Software Limit +X Hardware Limit
23.880 [606.55] 19.000 [482.60]
Z Axis Home Position +X Software Limit
23.750 [603.25] 18.760 [476.50]

X Axis Home Position

18.500 [469.90]

+Z

-X Solid Stop
+X 1.500 [38.10]
-X Hardware Limit
2.620 [66.55]
-Z Software Limit -X Software Limit
Z4.000 [101.60] 2.880 [73.15]

-Z Hardware Limit
3.870 [98.30]

-Z Solid Stop
3.000 [76.20]

Spindle Face
Z0

NOTES:
1. All dimensions are shown in Inches [Millimeters]. C
L
X0
2. All measurements for X are diameter values from the spindle centerline.
3. All measurements for Z are from the face of the spindle (Z0).
4. Full programmable travel on the X axis is 15.880 [403.35], measured on the diameter.
5. Full programmable travel on the Z axis is 19.880 [504.95].
TI3105

Figure A.1 - Turret Travel Specifications

M-325 A1-1
 4.500 [113.30]
(Tool Stop
Dimension) 2.402 [61.00]

.421 [10.70] .807 [20.50]

8.1693 [207.500]
.421 [10.70]
16.3386 [415.000]

1.000 [25.40]
.669 [17.00] 1.000 [25.40]
1.000 [25.40]

2.205 [56.00]

1.654 [42.00]
M10 - 1.5T x 20 DP
1.654 [42.00]
NOTE: Inch [Millimeter] Dimensions TI2488

Figure A.2 - 12 Station Turret Top Plate Dimensions

(1 Inch Tooling)

A1-2 M-325
 4.410 [112.00]
(Tool Stop
Dimension) 2.402 [61.00]

.421 [10.70] .807 [20.50]

8.1693 [207.500] .421 [10.70]
16.3386 [415.000]

.984 [25.00]

.669 [17.00] 1.000 [25.40]

.984 [25.00]

2.205 [56.00]

1.654 [42.00]
M10 - 1.5T x 20 DP
1.654 [42.00]
NOTE: Inch [Millimeter] Dimensions TI2488

Figure A.3 - 12 Station Turret Top Plate Dimensions

(25 Millimeter Tooling)

M-325 A1-3
 16.3386 [415.00]

8.1693 [207.50]

4.500 [113.30]
(Tool Stop
Dimension) 2.402 [61.00]

.421 [10.70] .807 [20.50]

.421 [10.70]

1.000 [25.40]
.669 [17.00] 1.000 [25.40]
1.000 [25.40]

2.205 [56.00]

1.654 [42.00]
M10 - 1.5T x 20 DP
1.654 [42.00]

NOTE: Inch [Millimeter] Dimensions TI2597

Figure A.4 - 10 Station Turret Top Plate Dimensions

(1 Inch Tooling)

A1-4 M-325
 16.3386 [415.00]

8.1693 [207.50]

4.410 [112.00]
(Tool Stop
Dimension) 2.402 [61.00]

.421 [10.70] .807 [20.50]

.421 [10.70]

.984 [25.00]
.669 [17.00] 1.000 [25.40]
.984 [25.00]

2.205 [56.00]

1.654 [42.00]
M10 - 1.5T x 20 DP
1.654 [42.00]

NOTE: Inch [Millimeter] Dimensions TI2597

Figure A.5 - 10 Station Turret Top Plate Dimensions

(25mm Tooling)

M-325 A1-5
 NOTE: Inch [Millimeter] Dimensions

Maximum Travel
(Fixed Home Position)

† Due to the fact that this value may vary slightly from ma-
chine to machine, only approximate values are listed.

‡ This dimension is dependent upon the tailstock center

used.

† 28.54
[725]
Minimum Travel
(Solid Stop)

† 11.80
[300]

C
L
TI3103

Figure A.6 - Tailstock Travel Specifications

A1-6 M-325
NOTE: Inch [Millimeter] Dimensions
Work envelope dimensions are based on software
limits. Refer to Figure A.1 for software limits.

† Due to the fact that this value may vary slightly from machine
to machine, only approximate values are listed.

‡ This dimension is dependent upon the tailstock center used.

‡
Turret 1.50
Top Plate [38.1]

.25
[6.4]

† 28.54
Work [725]
19.88 Envelope
[504.95]

0.060
[1.52]

7.940
3.75 [201.68]
[95.25]
Spindle Face

C
L TI3106

Figure A.7 - Work Envelope with Tailstock

M-325 A1-7
 B+ B-

A+

A-

TI3864

Figure A.8 - Manipulator Axis Definitions

A and B Axes

C- C+

TI3865

Figure A.9 - Manipulator Axis Definitions

C Axis

A1-8 M-325
 NOTE:
All dimensions shown in Inches.
TI3851
Manipulator shown with grippers not installed.

Figure A.10 - Manipulator Travel Specifications:

Left Side View #1

M-325 A1-9
 NOTE:
All dimensions shown in Inches.
Manipulator shown with grippers not installed.

TI3852

Figure A.11 - Manipulator Travel Specifications:

Left Side View #2

A1-10 M-325
 NOTE:

M-325
All dimensions shown in Inches.
Manipulator shown with grippers not installed.

Top View
Figure A.12 - Manipulator Travel Specifications:
TI3853

A1-11
 TI3107

Figure A.13 - A2-8" Spindle Nose Dimensions

A1-12 M-325
 TI3108

Figure A.14 - A2-11" Spindle Nose Dimensions

M-325 A1-13
 - NOTES -

A1-14 M-325
 - NOTES -

M-325 A1-15
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