Re: Re: Re: Re: replacing feed screw with a hydraulic cylinder

>    From: Jon Elson <elson@...>
>
> Ray Henry wrote:
> >The last thing to think about is the tool changer and related spindle
> >orientation stuff.  The Moog tool changer can be run from a spare
> > parport and it should be possible to write an IO driver module for
> > the EMC that would handle this setup.
>
> With the PPMC card set, you could add a second DIO card, and have an
> additional 17 opto-isolated
> inputs and 8 SSR outputs for the tool changer.

HI Jon

This multicard capability is good to know! Thanks. You'd need at least
7 out so it's close to a full load if you use these as descrete pins but
I'd guess this should handle the tool change system from the Moog.

Ray