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Machine Operating Checklist
1. Practice Safe Machining
Always follow the safety guidelines listed at the beginning of this document. Always wear appropriate safety
equipment, especially safety glasses/goggles and hearing protection.
2. Check the Machine Condition
Check that all screws are tight; ballscrews, linear rails and guides, spindle, VFD, chiller, and extrusions are in good
condition with no nicks or other damage; wiring and coolant tubing is in good condition with continuity and
securely fastened; and nothing is frayed or broken and everything is clear and safe.
3. Examine the End Mill(s)
Ensure each end mill to be used is sharp, in good condition, and not chipped.
4. Secure the Workpiece
Secure the workpiece right-side up and in the desired orientation to the worksurface using a technique
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.
Power up the computer.
2.
Connect the USB-C-to-A cable to the computer.
3.
Start Carbide Motion.
4.
Turn on the power switch on the electronics cabinet.
5.
Press the Machine Power button on the front-right endplate to enable power to the machine.
6.
In Carbide Motion, connect to and home the machine.
7. Load the First Tool
After homing the machine, Carbide Motion will prompt you to load the first tool:
1.
Ensure the spindle lock-out feature is engaged and the spindle is OFF
—
the Spindle Lock-Out button LED
will be off.
2.
Load the tool, ensuring that the collet is tight enough that the end mill will not work loose during
operation.
3.
Click the Resume button in Carbide Motion. The BitSetter HDM will automatically measure the tool
length.
If, after loading the first tool, you decide to change it:
1.
Click the Load New Tool button in Carbide Motion.
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