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Shapeoko

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

HDM

Summary of Contents for Shapeoko HDM

Page 1: ...Shapeoko GETTING STARTED GUIDE HDM...

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Page 3: ...Step 1 Unpack the Machine 7 Step 2 Install the Software 9 Step 3 Install the BitSetter HDM 10 Step 4 Set Up the Chiller 11 Step 5 Set Up the Spindle 12 Step 6 Set Up the Electronics 13 Step 7 Enable...

Page 4: ...ng up your machine contact our tech support team at support carbide3d com and we ll get you up and running Do Not Connect to Ethernet Enabled Devices While an RS 422 Ethernet cable is used to connect...

Page 5: ...ower Button Spindle Lock Out Button Ballscrews 4 Z X YL YR Hybrid Table Y Axis Side Covers 2 Machine Control Buttons 3 Spindle Drag Chain Support Panels 2 BitSetter HDM Stepper Motors 4 Z X YL YR Spin...

Page 6: ...com Variable Frequency Drive VFD Fans 2 Warthog Controller Electronics Cabinet Inside 36V Power Supply Latches 2 Variable Frequency Drive VFD Power Switch Power Cord Jack Cable Channels 3 Electronics...

Page 7: ...s wear appropriate clothing long sleeved shirts pants and suitable footwear are recommended When metal working gloves and an apron are also recommended Machine Safety Never reach into the machine s wo...

Page 8: ...ics cabinet and one for the chiller End Mill Safety Use care when handling end mills both to avoid being cut and to avoid damaging them Handling end mills with suitable gloves or using a cloth to avoi...

Page 9: ...of the packing crate to remove them 2 Remove the two outer MDF slats and aluminum extrusions from the Hybrid Table a Remove the twenty four 24 M6 screws 4 per MDF slat and 8 per aluminum extrusion 3...

Page 10: ...llets and 1 8 ER 20 2 I Injection Molded Clamping Kit T Nuts 12 M6 25mm 6 SHCS Clamps 6 1 J Spindle Wrenches 30mm and 22mm 2 K Tool Kit 1 5 2 2 5 3 4 5mm Ball Nose Hex Keys 8 10 13mm Wrenches 1 Electr...

Page 11: ...access to the program Check out the Carbide Motion User Guide docs carbide3d com assembly carbidemotion userguide Carbide Create Carbide Create is a cross platform 2D CAD CAM software package made by...

Page 12: ...ntally change the tool unprompted click the Load New Tool button to tell the BitSetter to measure the tool length then go check or reset your Z zero value Installing the BitSetter HDM The BitSetter HD...

Page 13: ...y cool Never run the chiller when the coolant tank is empty Ensure there is plenty of clear space on all sides of the chiller to allow for adequate air circulation NOTES Always use distilled water win...

Page 14: ...NGS The chiller MUST be turned on when operating the spindle Operating the spindle without the chiller could cause fire and or catastrophic damage to the spindle VFD or machine Always engage the spind...

Page 15: ...on the electronics cabinet after using the machine Before opening the electronics cabinet always turn off the power switch AND unplug the power cable from the outlet Do not use the RS 422 Ethernet cab...

Page 16: ...Carbide Motion 4 Turn on the electronics cabinet power switch 5 Press the Machine Power button on the front right endplate to enable power to the machine 6 In Carbide Motion click the Connect to Cutte...

Page 17: ...ve the spindle position in the settings menu 1 In Carbide Motion click Settings in the menu bar 2 Click the Options tab in the Settings menu 3 In the BitSetter section select the Enabled check box 4 C...

Page 18: ...t Button Press to enable disable the spindle lock out When the red LED is lit the spindle is enabled When the button LED is off spindle is disabled WARNINGS Always turn off the power switch on the ele...

Page 19: ...e Motion The BitSetter HDM will automatically measure the length of the new tool and update the Z height WARNING Do NOT perform a toolchange without first being prompted by Carbide Motion When you cha...

Page 20: ...ean dry lint free cloth to remove any dust or debris We do not recommend using compressed air on the linear rails and guides Never use water based products on the linear rails and guides Rub a small a...

Page 21: ...4 Remove the small M4 grub screw in the center of each carriage See Fig 5 5 Press the tip firmly into the screw hole and gently squeeze about 1ml of oil into each linear guide See Fig 6 The axis pict...

Page 22: ...mber of times at approximately 1000mm a min 9 Use a clean lint free cloth to wipe off any excess oil 10 Repeat steps 2 9 to lubricate each axis 11 Re attach the two protective covers Replacing the Fus...

Page 23: ...als like metals or composites than in wood because wood is softer They will also be more prominent when using a larger stepover or a larger end mill Tramming isn t a new thing every single CNC machine...

Page 24: ...odding backward The rear edge is cutting deepest Spindle is nodding forward The front edge is cutting deepest Spindle yaw is counterclockwise The left edge is cutting deepest Spindle yaw is clockwise...

Page 25: ...or the bottom edge of the spindle mount depending on which way it needs to be adjusted 3 Re tighten the spindle mount bolts 4 Check the tram 5 Repeat steps 1 4 introducing more shim thickness if nece...

Page 26: ...ower switch on the control cabinet is not turned on Power on the control cabinet The spindle lock out is enabled spindle is disabled Press the Spindle Lock Out button on the front right endplate to en...

Page 27: ...e appropriate to the material 5 Clear the Work Area Ensure the work area is clear and the spindle can move without interference 6 Power on the Machine and Connect to the Machine Control Computer 1 Pow...

Page 28: ...e Spindle Lock Out button on the front right endplate to disable the spindle lock out function and enable the spindle the red LED will turn on 13 Start the Project Start the project in Carbide Motion...

Page 29: ...sign CAD is software that allows you to draw on your computer This can be anything from a full blown parametric 3D modeling package like Solidworks to something as simple as Carbide Create Don t let t...

Page 30: ...e workpiece We use Carbide Create or MeshCAM to define the toolpaths for a project Toolchange When running a job that require multiple tools Carbide Motion will prompt you each time you need to change...

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