Part Catcher
These units are typically mounted inside the machine tool. Parts that are caught generally slide down a chute that flips up under the part as it is being cut off. The part exits the lathe into a container fastened to the door. These types of parts catchers are used for smaller parts that do not damage themselves as they accumulate in the container. For larger parts that damage easily, a part exit conveyor may be added for safe handling.
Part Catcher Main Parameters
For the Part Catcher definition, refer to section: Common Main Parameters
Part Catcher Options
The Part Catcher Options are defined by the following parameters:
| Dwell | Option to handle part catcher dwell. | NONE/VALUE |
| Axes Synchronization | Option to synchronize the part catcher axes with other device’s axes by GCode function. | NONE, ON/OFF |
| Act | Option of activating the part catcher to advance and retract | NONE, ADVANCE/RETRACT, ON/OFF, ON |
| Lid | Option to handle opening and closing the lid of the part catcher by GCode function | NONE, OPEN/CLOSE |
Part Catcher Coordsys
Refer to the Turret CoordSys.