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Section 8: Tool Height Setter

Tool Height Setter

Parts and Tools Required

The following parts and tools will be used in Section 8

QTY Part/Description Packaged In
1 Tool Height Setter Kit CRP5230-00-12
(1) Tool Height Setter Assembly
(1) Tool Height Setter Cover
-- Part of Tool Setter Assembly
(2) M3 x 8mm Socket Head Cap Screw
-- Part of Tool Setter Assembly
1 Tool Height Setter Hardware CRP5230-00-HW
(1) Adapter Plate
(1) M8 x 12mm Socket Head Cap Screw
(5) M3 x 8mm Socket Head Cap Screw
(1) Tramming Cam
  • Required Tools:
    • 2.5mm Allen Wrench
    • 3mm Allen Wrench
    • 6mm Allen Wrench

8.1 - Install Tool Height Setter

8.1.1

Install THS Adapter Plate
  • Attach the Adapter Plate to the end of the benchtop table axis.
  • Remove the existing M6 x 30mm screw holding the top of the axis end plate in place and use that to connect the adapter plate to the axis.

8.1.2

Install THS Tramming Cam
  • Insert the Tramming Cam into the pocket on the Adapter Plate.

8.1.3

Remove THS Cover
  • Remove the Cover from the Tool Height Setter Assembly.

8.1.4

Install THS Assembly
  • Attach the Tool Height Setter Assembly to the Adapter Plate.

8.2 - Tool Height Setter Tramming

Section Note

Prior to tramming the Tool Height Setter, ensure that your machine table has been squared and leveled, and your spindle has been trammed.

8.2.1

THS Tram
  • Loosen the four indicated screws to tram the Tool Height Setter in the x-axis direction.

8.2.2

THS Tram
  • Set a reference block on top of the Tool Setter to extend the height of the touch surface. The block needs to have two parallel surfaces approximately 2" apart.
  • Remove the collet from the spindle.
  • Slowly jog the spindle nose down to the reference block.
  • Rotate the Tramming Cam until the touch surface of the Tool Height Setter is parallel to the spindle nose.
  • Retighten the four screws previously loosened to lock the position.

8.2.3

Section Note

It is likely that your Tool Height Setter will not need tramming in this orientation. Only tram this direction if it is not parallel to your work surface.

THS Tram
  • Loosen the screws noted to tram the Tool Height Setter in the y-axis direction.

8.2.4

THS Tram
THS Tram
  • To move the tip of the plate UP, tighten the upper set screw. To move the tip of the plate DOWN, tighten the lower set screw. Only adjust one set screw so that only one set screw is tight against the bearing block.
  • Retighten the four screws previously loosened to lock the position.

8.2.5

Replace THS Cover
  • Replace the cover and two removed screws.
  • Your Tool Height Setter is now installed and trammed.