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1. Flute type There are four basic flute types Straight spiral up cut spiral down cut and compression Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages which are outlined in the chart below Straight flute Spiral up cut Spiral down cut Compression Good edge quality on most May chip or fray top face Best edge quality on top Clean edge on both top materials good quality on bottom face may chip or fray and bottom face face when through cutting bottom face when through cutting Moderate chip clearing Excels at clearing chips Designed to cut veneered abilities and dissipating heat May compact chips in a or laminated materials at especially with o flute groove full depth in one pass bits Downwards force may Upwards force may cause help with cutting thin part lifting sheets Ideal for general purpose Ideal for plastics Ideal for plywood and Ideal for plywood and cutting aluminum or any material laminates pocketing laminates profile cutting where heat buildup is a concern Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBot_ What s the difference between a square end bit and an end mill An end mill has cutting flutes that extend across the bottom end of the bit It is designed for plunge cutting as well as lateral cutting Square end is simply a description of end shape Square end bits are not always end mills and end mills do not always have square ends The first image below shows a true e2. www shopbotdocs com Vectric training videos http www vectric com WebSite Vectric support support_ vcw_tutorials htm Additional Vectric support available within your software click on Help gt Help Contents for an interactive PDF file 100K Garages Post your information bid on projects and connect with people who want to get things made http www 100kgarages com ShopBot Tools Inc Technical Support 3333 B Industrial Drive Durham NC 27704 Support shopbottools com 1 888 680 4466 x 113 Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc
3. 12000 and 15000 RPM for 3 minutes each and will turn off the spindle when finished Turn on the spindle by triggering output 1 through the keypad Locate the RPM control knob on the VFD The display on the VFD will read out the frequency To find RPM multiply the listed frequency by your Hertz setting Frequency to RPMs for 60Hz US and Canada may apply to other countries 300 18000 RPM 266 16000 RPM 233 14000 RPM 200 12000 RPM 166 10000 RPM 133 8000 RPM 100 6000 RPM Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBot_ Quick Start Guide Page 19 Previewing a file with an offset Before cutting the part file it may be a smart idea to do a test run without actually cutting the material There are several ways to do this First type an FP command for File gt Part File Load while in Move Cut mode and select appear x f Fill In Sheet for FP Command FP P art file load Parameter Name Value Required f Part File Name Offset in 2D or 3D Proportion x pi EE T me Proportion Y Proportion z Proportion A Tabbing Parameters for templates having just Y movements Plunge per repetition Repetitions Plunge from 0 Related Commands VB to set TaBbing Values VS to set Speed Vales Display Running the cut If everything looks good you re ready to run your part file The following screen will Locate the line marked Off
4. cut part to enable move cut mode and then click cancel when prompted to choose a file X axis positive away from zero X axis negative towards zero Y axis positive page A axis second spindle up page i d A axis down Y axis negative ri page B axis rotary indexer clockwise up Z axis up page down Z axis down B axis counter clockwise D T Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBgt Quick Start Guide Page 7 Understanding axis orientation It s essential to understand how the X Y and Z axes are oriented on your machine and how this relates to job setup in your CAD CAM software Shown below is an example of a job in V Carve Pro and its corresponding orientation on both Gantry and Buddy models The bottom corner is referred to as the XY home location or zero zero We will explain more about the XY home location in section zeroing the X and Y axes For right now just make sure that you understand the axis orientation on your machine Ade IE NN ARTIN DROTHERS SIEN CO 7 ss sy SX SINCE 192 4 BURMAN BE NAN La Some Kee Be E NOX SIMGE 1992 4 us I Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBet Quick Start Guide Page 8 Testing your router spindle First locate the key attached to your collet wrench This will have been located either inside your control box or one of the hardware boxes included with your shipment Inse
5. Dropbox 5 shopbot 5 31 2011 6 20PM Icon Recent Places cw Libraries 5S 3 items Once the installation completes you should see four new icons on your screen Shopbot 3 Shopbot Editor V Carve Pro ShopBot Edition and Partworks 3D Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc Shopigt Quick Start Guide Page 4 Connecting the Shopbot to your computer Connect the silver or white USB cable from the Shopbot control box to your computer This cable may still be coiled inside the control box if it had not been removed during installation You will also need to connect the RPM controller from your VFD into a separate USB port on your computer way USB cable from control box i RPM controller cable i from VFD Loading the correct settings file All of our machines are controlled by the same software so it s important that we let the program know what kind of machine we are using You can easily set all settings at once by loading a default settings file You will be prompted to load a default settings file for your machine the first time you open the program The following screen should appear amp Select a File with Default Settings Appropriate for your Tool Look in F Settings 7 e e Eg A Name Date modified Type na eal Ji PRS ShopBots 10 2 2012 12 53 PM__ File folder P Settings for Older ShopBots 8 20 2012 11 56 AM File folder i Try ShopBot Software in Preview Mode 8 24 2012 2 20PM File fold
6. and repeatable start point Click on Cuts gt zero the XY axes or type a C3 command to use this feature If you want to make a permanent adjustment to the location of your 0 0 point based on the switches click on Tools gt Shopbot Setup Click next until you see the screen that s marked Shopbot setup Prox switches Then click the button marked Click here to make it easy on me The program will walk you through setting up your new permanent zero location To set up a temporary zero location simply move to the desired location Write down these coordinates in case you need to return to the exact location later Now type a Z2 for Zero 2 axes command Notice that your X and Y coordinates will now read zero This is now the 0 0 location that your cut file will reference Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc Shophot Quick Start Guide Page 18 Warming up the spindle If you have a router this step is not necessary To maximize the life of your spindle bearings you should warm up your spindle before cutting at the beginning of each day or after letting it sit idle for longer than 4 hours There is an automatic warmup routine built into the software Click on Tools gt Spindle RPM control to open your spindle control window Refer to section 1 for instructions on how to set up the RPM control with proper settings Leaving this window open start the spindle warm up routine C5 command This will run the spindle at 9000
7. better hold For spindles snap the collet into the nut then Check that no part of the flute enters the collet flip it over to make sure it is snapped in securely Now thread the collet nut onto the router or spindle It should go on very easily If you encounter resistance do NOT apply more force Stop and try again until it goes smoothly Once the nut is finger tight check the bit again to make sure that it has not slipped and then use the included wrenches to fully tighten the nut Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBot Quick Start Guide Page 14 Holding down material for cutting Choosing the right hold down method for your project can be challenging but it is an essential part of project planning and should not be treated as an afterthought Not only does the work piece need to be held securely but you need to be aware of what will happen to parts as they are cut from the surrounding material Small parts can be caught by the cutter and thrown across the room causing serious injury or damage The following information is a brief overview to help you get started You can find further information by searching online for any of these methods The Shopbot user s forum www talkshopbot com forum is another great resource where you can see what other users have done and share tips and advice Screws If you have a spoilboard set up you can screw the workpiece directly to the table This isa quick and easy method that work
8. that N button to return to this exact position later Cut a part file or enable keypad movement Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBoet Quick Start Guide Page 6 Switching from inches to millimeters If you prefer to work in metric units click the help button in the red position window then choose the Settings button from the window that appears as shown below left Change the first field from inches to millimeters Then click OK at the bottom right corner of the window to save your changes 2 ShopBotEASY Help Fil In Sheet for VD Command i Toroi VD D isplay values ready to cut samples Parameter Name Value Required Info on Using ShopBotEASY ShopBotEASY HELP Linear Units eae adjusting frequen settings case i a adjusting frequently used x Parameters ee end Units type B Axis 2 Rotary deg i V Values Speeds i Number of Axes 5 Vv Values Display E F Values Ramps Main Display Type 1 ShopBotEASY hd F values AxisLocations T Values Cutter Use Standard ShopBot Display Switch to FULL Siok e e E Show gt ov vr About ShopBot Control Software Display File Comments lo Off v KevPad Fixed Distance J Testing each axis using the keypad Turn the control box ON if you have not already done so Click on the yellow keypad window icon within the position window reference the chart for clarification If the icon is not visible click
9. ShopB Quick Start Guide Page 1 ShopBot Quick Start Guide For PRS Alpha and Standard Tools Software versions 3 8 and above Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBot_ Quick Start Guide Page 2 About this guide This document is intended as a helpful Quick Start guide to help you get up and running with your new Shopbot It is an abbreviated version of the full user s manual For more detailed information on any of these topics please reference the full manual There is also a list of resources on the back page for information from other sources This guide will reference V Carve Pro in several sections and assumes that you have a basic familiarity with the software If you are using another CAD CAM system then those directions may not apply to you Contents Section 1 Software setup and orientation The first step loading the software and drivers Connecting the Shopbot to your computer Loading the correct settings file Switching from English to metric units Getting to know the Shopbot control software Using the Keypad Testing each axis Understanding axis orientation Testing your spindle router Section 2 Technical basics amp planning your cuts Safety a few basic rules Selecting the right bit for your project Calculating feeds and speeds Changing bits Holding down material for cutting Holding small parts within the material Section 3 Running a cut file Zeroing the Z axis Zeroing the X
10. Y axes Warming up the spindle Previewing a part file Daily checklist Resources Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBet Quick Start Guide Page 3 Section 1 Software setup and orientation This section will walk you through installing the software and loading the correct settings for your machine It will also explain some fundamentals of the control software including basic commands understanding axis orientation and running the various components motors spindle etc outside of a part file The first step Loading the Software and drivers Do not connect the Shopbot to your computer before installing the software and drivers Special note for schools and large companies This software runs best with full administrative permissions enabled We strongly advise against setting up separate admin and user accounts on the control computer For international customers The computer used to run the machine MUST have the language set to United States English in order for the software to run correctly Connect the USB flash drive to your computer to install the software Double click on Install_Shopbot to run the installation ary Gay S gt Computer ShopBotSWSuite F v z Search ShopBotSWSuite F Organize Share with Burn New folder Name Date modified Type A Jr Favorites H Desktop autorun 9 15 2011 12 38 PM Setup Information ig Downloads Install_ShopBot 6 27 20121 48 PM Application 7
11. e machine during a cut is by hitting the space bar on your keyboard This will bring the machine to a slow stop and you will see the following message Choose Quit to stop the file and go back to the main console window or Resume to continue the file at this point ShopBot PAUSED in Movement or File Action III STOP HIT Hil What Next Insert Close amp Exit Quit Resume Command Nude ShopBot IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY To immediately stop the spindle router and all motors use the red emergency stop button This will cut off power to all systems Once you get going again you will need to re zero all axes because the locations will no longer be accurate Alpha stop switch Standard stop switch Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc Shopbgt Quick Start Guide Page 21 Daily checklist Your Shopbot requires very little maintenance but to keep the machine running at its best you should check the following items each day 1 Warm up the spindle using the software s spindle warm up routine C5 If your machine does not include an RPM controller older models run the spindle at 1 2 of your intended cutting RPM for 6 8 minutes This is only necessary for spindles not routers 2 Clean all bits collets and nuts that you will use that day and check for any signs of wear or damage Clean collets and nut with a wire brush and or compressed air Use an appropriate solvent to remove any residue or gun
12. er 4 1 File name sbd v Open Files of type Defaut Settings Files sbd Cancel For new machines built after 2007 double click on PRS Shopbots Then choose whether you have a Standard or Alpha model Last choose the correct table size for your machine This will put you back onto the main screen Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBet Quick Start Guide Page 5 Getting to know the Shopbot control software The Shopbot control software works in two modes Easy mode by default shows only the necessary functions to set up and run a cut file Full mode shows all available functions and settings You can switch between the two modes by clicking on the Help options button in the red position window Gi ShopBotEASY ShopBot KeyPad Displays current location Double click to specify a location to move to then hit Enter Axis coordinates current position Switch from move to jog rapid transit speed for next move Manually move each axis corresponds to keyboard arrows Inputs v a BA Ifa Open keypad move window lt Help options a Open a design program or access tutorials Input switch indicator lights Move by fixed increment when using arrow keys Zero an axis in its current location Memorized locations Hold down button to save current location _ i Load a part file for a virtual preview just like your car radio then click
13. k on the bit Discard dull or damaged bits 3 Make a visual inspection of all wiring and hoses Check especially for any cuts scrapes or pinch points on the cables If you find a damaged motor cable DO NOT run the machine as you risk damaging the motor and driver Call Shopbot tech Support for advice on how to proceed 4 Make sure that the machine and the area around it are clean Check for any obstructions on the rails and brush away any debris 5 Power on the control box Push and pull the machine near each motor along its axis of movement The motors should be locked in place with no movement If you feel any mechanical looseness in any of the axes this should be corrected before proceeding with your work Contact Shopbot support for detailed instructions specific to your machine 6 Check the gear rack on each axis and make sure that it is clean and free of any obstructions large chips material scraps etc For long term maintenance instructions specific to your tool please visit www shopbotdocs com Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc Shophot Quick Start Guide Page 22 Resources To the best of our knowledge these links are current If you find that any of them are no longer working please contact us so that we can update them accordingly Detailed chip load charts http www onsrud com plusdocs Doc index html model code FeedSpeeds Shopbot user s forum http www talkshopbot com forum Shopbot docs http
14. material is properly secured before cutting and be aware of any small parts that may come loose after being cut out If a small part catches the edge of a spinning bit it can be thrown forcefully in any direction causing injury or damage Never place your hands on the rails of the ShopBot Be aware that the machine may move unexpectedly in any direction which can cause serious injury if your hands are in the path of movement Never wear gloves while operating the machine As with any power tool a glove can get caught in moving or spinning parts and pull your hand into the machinery Never leave a machine running and unattended Understand that a spinning tool generates friction and heat creating a risk of fire This risk is minimized by using correct chip load read more about this in section 2 using sharp bits and by always double checking your files before cutting Be prepared to pause or stop the cut if something seems incorrect or unsafe Keep a working fire extinguisher within reach of the machine for the reasons listed above Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBgt Quick Start Guide Page 11 Selecting the right bit for your project Bit material Router bits are made from a variety of materials The most common are solid carbide carbide tipped steel and high speed steel Both solid carbide and carbide tipped are good choices Wedo not recommend using high speed steel bits as they dull quickly and must be re sharpened
15. n Tools gt Chip Load Calculator then click on Chip Load Help You can use this chart along with the Chip Load Calculator to determine a good starting speed for each toolpath When calculating feeds speeds for a toolpath do not rely on the defaults in your tool database Those values are only placeholders and are not intended for any particular material Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBet Quick Start Guide Page 13 Changing bits Note Spindles and routers have different collet styles so instructions for both are included Make sure that collet and nut are completely clean A dirty collet will not grip the bit properly and can cause it to slip during the cut Use a wire brush compressed air and or mineral spirits to remove dust or excess grease For spindles only Before inserting the bit press the collet into the nut and listen for the click If you have trouble try pressing it in at a slight angle Confirm that the collet is Snapped in by holding the nut upside down and letting the collet hang freely For routers only The router collet and nut are held together by a retaining clip It is not necessary to disassemble the components for cleaning or bit changes Slide the bit into the collet Make sure that the collet grips only the shank of the bit keeping any parts of the flute outside of the collet Ideally the shank of the bit should fill up at least 75 of the collet Remember that more gripping surface
16. nce in the thickness of your material or if your table is not flat then you may end up cutting too deep or too shallow and this method will not work correctly Section 3 running a part file This section will walk you through the setup procedures before previewing or running your part file Before you get to this point it s a good idea to preview the file in your CAD CAM software and double check all your settings for bit size cut depth move speed etc Zeroing the Z axis You must zero your Z axis each time you turn on the machine or change bits You have the option of zeroing to the top of the material or to the table surface depending on what would work best for your project qa Job Setup Size Width x 68 0 inches Height y 48 0 inches Material 6 Thickness z Z Zero 750 inches XY Origin Position Use origin offset Zeroing to the top of the material is a better choice when you require a precise cut depth cutting an inlay pocket for example Zeroing to the table surface is a better choice when you are through cutting parts in wood Because wood products naturally vary in thickness the top surface on any given area may be higher or lower than other areas Zeroing to the table surface will give you the most consistent through cutting results Whichever location you choose you must specify this in your CAD CAM program as shown here for V Carve Pro Failure to match up what you specify in the soft
17. nd mill and the second shows a Straight fluted square end bit that is not an end mill A ramp in must be applied to a toolpath when using this type of bit Quick Start Guide Page 12 Number of flutes The number of flutes on a bit is essential to calculating proper feed and speed rates For most applications you can use a bit with 1 2 or 3 flutes but you must adjust your reed rates and RPM accordingly to maintain proper chip load End shape Straight and up spiral bits come ina variety of end shapes Square ends are most common and are a good choice for creating pockets and grooves profile cutting simple lettering and drilling operations Ball or rounded ends are best for 3D carving V carve bits are often used to create complex letters for sign making They can also be used to chamfer edges and create countersinks for screw holes Calculating feeds speed with Chip Load Chip load refers to the actual thickness of the chip cut by each revolution of the cutter It is the measurement that all feed speed calculations are based on A spinning bit generates friction and heat as it moves through the material and part of this heat is pulled away by the flying chips A larger chip load pulls away more heat but also puts more stress on the cutter Each material has its own ideal chip load range that balances heat dissipation with cutter stress A basic chart for common materials is available in the SB3 software Click o
18. ng additional hold downs if cutting aggressively or using a spiral up cut bit Adhesive Double sided duct tape carpet tape and foam tape can provide excellent holding abilities Both the table and work piece must be clean flat and dust free More surface area more holding power so this may not be a good choice for small projects When through cutting Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc Shophot Quick Start Guide Page 15 make sure that the tape stays out of the cut path It may gum up the cutting edge reducing cut quality for the rest of the part Spray adhesive is another option 3M makes an excellent product called Super 77 which forms an extremely strong bond within 2 3 minutes To avoid damaging your table bond the workpiece to a scrap board that is clean and flat then clamp or screw this board to your table Some people prefer to glue a layer of paper between the workpiece and support board This weakens the bond but it makes removal much easier Try both methods on some scrap so that you can compare for yourself Vacuum hold down systems A well built vacuum system can be one of the most convenient and effective hold down methods It is ideal for repetitive cutting of plywood and other sheet materials Shopbot offers several kits for full table vacuum systems on our Gantry tools For the Buddy Tools you might consider building your own vacuum table or using a modular puck system There are many resources online fo
19. of this box You will see a settings window appear Change the following parameters Start when SB3 Starts 1 Hertz 60 this setting is for the US and Canada It may vary by country Hertz Scale 60 VFD 1 Yaskawa V1000 VFD 2 leave blank this setting is not used Now click OK to save your settings To test the function of the RPM controller turn on the spindle and then click on the listed RPM value in your spindle control window Change it to something different and then hit Enter The value on the VFD s display should match what you just entered at the computer Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBot Quick Start Guide Page 10 Section 2 technical basics amp planning your cuts This section provides an overview of some basics you need to know to safely and efficiently plan your projects Keep in mind this this is not a full comprehensive guide More information can be found in your user s manual or online from the resources listed in the back of this guide Safety a few basic rules Learn and understand safe use of the machine Do not allow untrained individuals to operate the machine without supervision Be aware of the location of the Emergency Stop switches at all times Eye and ear protection MUST be worn by the machine operator as well as any bystanders or observers Flying sawdust material chips and other debris can cause serious eye injury Wear closed toe shoes at all times Make sure that your
20. r instructions on building small scale vacuum tables A Google search will get you started Holding small parts within the material Once you secure your material you still need to consider what will happen to parts as you cut them out Large parts may shift as they are cut free leading to a small gouge or notch along the edge Smaller parts can be destroyed or even thrown across the room by the cutter There are two ways that you can handle this from within the software The first option is to create tabs or leftover bridges of material between the part and its surrounding area Most CAM programs will have an automated feature for this The feature for V Carve Pro is shown here Further information is available within either program by clicking on Help gt Help Contents Tabs Leads Ramps Order Comers Add tabs to toolpath p Length 1 0 inches a Thickness 0 125 inches Create 3D tabs Adding tabs in V Carve Pro Example of tabs on a part A second option is to leave an onion skin or very thin layer of material at the bottom of a profile cut Just set the final cut depth at slightly less than the thickness of your material Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBot_ Quick Start Guide Page 16 typically 010 030 depending on material and size The advantage to this method is that the onion skin can be easier to trim away than a series of tabs However if there is a lot of varia
21. rt this key into the safety lockout on your main control box and turn the key to ENGAGE For routers Make sure that the router s power switch is in the ON position before proceeding In the main console window type K to bring up the keypad move command Notice the output toggle switches at the bottom of this window Click switch 1 to turn this output on This should start the router spindle for PRS Standard Tools For PRS Alpha models after toggling output 1 press the green START button on your remote stop pendant To turn the spindle off click the output 1 switch again or close the keypad window All machines turn output 1 on through the keypad Alpha models only press the start button Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc Shophot Quick Start Guide Page 9 Setting up for RPM control The following section only applies to Shopbots equipped with a spindle Skip this step if you have a router If you have not already done so connect the RPM controller into your computer This is the black USB plug coming from the VFD Do not plug it into the hub alongside the main Shopbot USB it should go straight into an empty port on your computer In the main console window click on Tools gt Spindle RPM control and then drag this box below the position window to keep it out of your way It must remain open at all times in order for the software to communicate with the VFD and change RPM Now click on RPM in the left corner
22. s well for most materials However this requires careful planning to make sure that all the screws are clear of the cut path With larger jobs you may want to consider creating a hold down toolpath based on the location of other toolpaths in the file This will create clearance holes for the screws in locations that you know are safe When using an end mill for drilling there is very little lateral force on the piece so less holding power is needed A few clamps on the edge of the board will be sufficient to complete this initial run T track tables and rails The Shopbot Buddy has an aluminum table base that is ideal for setting up moveable clamps and fixtures On full size machines you can set up your own system using T track rails available from woodworking supply stores inlaid into the wood table If you use this method be sure that the rails sit low enough below the surface that they are out of the way when through cutting Clamps Whether you are working with a T track table or a spoilboard there are a variety of clamps that you can use to secure your material Clamps offer very secure holding power and are ideal when you do not have excess material to drive screws into However they usually require more planning than other methods because of the vertical clearance required Press fit jigs Since most of the cutting force is lateral a tight press fit jig can sometimes provide sufficient holding force You may want to consider usi
23. set in 2D or 3D A 2D offset will allow you to cut the file at normal depth in a different X Y location on the table Once your X Y and Z axes are zeroed simply move the cutter to the new location and load the part file with a 2D Offset It will use its current location as 0 0 A 3D offset will allow you to cut ata different X Y and Z position This is often referred to as air cutting since it allows you to run through the file in the air above the material To avoid cutting into the work piece make sure that the starting distance between the bit and the material is greater than the maximum cut depth Click Start or hit Enter on your keyboard to proceed your first cut Type an FP command and select your part file At the FP setup screen shown above make sure that Offset in 2D or 3D is set to no offset Now click Start or hit Enter on your keyboard You ll see the following screen NOW STARTING ROUTER SPINDLE ee Start Router Spindle with Start Button then click OK to Run PartFile Cancel to terminate F tool without Router Spindle Control Turn on Router Spindle Now Cancel If you have an Alpha model press the Start button BEFORE clicking OK For Standard Tools click OK and the router spindle will start automatically Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc ShopBoet Quick Start Guide Page 20 Pausing or stopping a cut The best way to stop th
24. ware vs what you do at the table can result in ruined material and or broken bits Your Shopbot comes equipped with an aluminum plate and grounding clip which allows you to quickly and accurately zero the Z axis using a software routine Copyright 2013 ShopBot Tools Inc Shopigt Quick Start Guide Page 17 To set up for the zeroing routine First make sure that the software is set to Move Cut mode Place the clip on the bit if possible Otherwise place it on the collet nut or the Shaft of the spindle Set the plate down directly underneath the bit HSD reserves To test the circuit before running the routine touch the plate to the bottom of the bit As you do this check that input 1 lights up on screen and goes off as soon as you break contact Stop inp OC ORO OOO S A ee ae E O a ra LO ONS Click on Cuts gt zero the z axis with plate or type a C2 command The Z be eta See eae axis will touch the plate twice and then Cee aaa move up to a safe height It is now MEN ee ot oe calibrated and ready to cut Before continuing place the z zero plate back in its holster and secure the grounding clip to a safe location not on the plate itself Zeroing the X and Y axes The best way to zero your X and Y axes is by using the proximity switch homing routine This routine instructs the machine to touch off of each switch to establish a zero location which creates an accurate
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