Carbide 3D Shapeoko HDM, Getting Started Manual

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Step 5: Set Up the Spindle
The 80mm spindle has an 8 – 24k RPM water-cooled motor. The spindle is controlled by the variable-frequency
drive (VFD) and cooled by the closed-loop chiller. The VFD’s custom -interface board turns the spindle on and off
and sets the RPM based on the project G-code.
The display screen on the VFD will show the spindle RPM during operation and error codes in the event of a
malfunction. Contact the Carbide 3D tech support team at
support@carbide3d.com for assistance
troubleshooting error codes. Download the VFD manual for error code and safety information:
docs.carbide3d.com/assembly/HDM/VFDmanual.pdf .
WARNINGS:
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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.
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Always engage the spindle lock-out before performing toolchanges.
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Do not attempt to operate the VFD via its control panel; Carbide Motion and the G-code control the
spindle via the VFD.
Adjusting the Height of the Spindle (Optional)
To move the spindle up or down in the spindle mount:
1. Loosen the top and bottom M6×30mm screws on the right side of spindle mount.
2. Insert an M6 screw in the middle hole in the mount and slowly tighten.
a. Tighten until the mount opening is just wide enough to slide the spindle up or down.
Once the spindle is at the desired height:
1. Remove the M6 screw from the middle hole.
2. Fully tighten the top and bottom M6×30mm screws to secure the spindle.