
REQUIRED TOOLS
REQUIRED TOOLS
This procedure requires the following tools. Collect them before you begin.
l3 in. (7.6 cm) wooden block, 2
l6 in. Gear puller
lFlat-blade screwdriver
lMetric hex wrench set
lOpen-ended wrenches:
l13 mm
l19 mm
l25 mm
lPhillips screwdriver
lSafety eyewear
lSimple Green (or similar mild degreaser)
lTorque wrench
lWD-40® (or similar water displacement oil)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
lM+Upgrade Required You must use servo motors with the BT30 spindle. If you haven't yet done so, install
the 1100M+ Servo Upgrade Kit (PN39274).
lPower Drawbar Required You must have a power drawbar to use with the BT30 spindle. Depending on
what's installed on your machine, do one of the following:
lTTSPower Drawbar Installed Use the TTS to BT30 Power Drawbar Conversion Kit (PN 50474) to
upgrade your existing power drawbar.
lNo Power Drawbar Installed Install the 1100MX/770MX Power Drawbar Kit (PN 50433).
lKeep All Hardware To install the BT30 spindle, you'll reuse many items currently used on the machine.
Keep all hardware unless you're specifically instructed to discard it. If you don't, there's a risk that you won't
have the hardware you need to complete the installation.
lPathPilot v2.4.2 or Later Required Only PathPilot v2.4.2 and later has settings required to use an MX
mill configuration. For information, go to "Update PathPilot" (page4).
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TD10705: Installation Guide: BT30 Spindle Upgrade Kit for 1100M+ (0521A)