Course: PMT 250 Multi-Axis CNC Programming (Section 060)

Bar Feeder Lessons

Bar Feeder Set-Up - Step 5
Bar Feeder Set-Up - Step 5

- Press the MDI button to start the Bar Feeder set up.
- Erase any program that might be on the MDI screen.
- Close the collet.
- Type in G105 Q4.

- Press Cycle Start
  - This will load the bar from the tray to the bar feeder.
  - This operation will also start the bar measurement.
  - The bar feeder will stop when it gets the measurement of the bar.

Loading the Bar

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- Once the machine stops press the RESET button ONCE!!

The machine will be in the HANDLE JOG mode for the V axis (bar feeder axis)
- Press the desired JOG speed usually the .010 jog speed works the best.
- Jog the bar until it is flush with the face of the collet.
- Close the collet.

Video of the Part in the Collet

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