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15. Monitor the Machine During Operation
Ensure there is no build-up of dust, debris, or fumes, and that nothing works loose. Do not reach into the
machine work envelope or insert any object into it while the machine is operating.
16. Shut Down Machine and Components
Once the job is complete, the spindle will automatically pause and move up to its parked position. Disable the
spindle and the power to the machine. Turn the power off to the electronics cabinet. Wait 5 minutes before
turning off the chiller to allow the spindle to completely cool down.
17. Clean Up
Remove the finished workpiece and any waste. Store end mills carefully when not in use to protect the cutting
edges. Collets and end mills should be cleaned when they accumulate milling debris. The easiest way to clean
end mills and collets is by dipping them into a suitable solvent such as isopropyl alcohol. Make sure to let the
alcohol complete evaporate before using again.
Glossary
BitSetter: BitSetter is an automatic tool offset probe that makes it easy to run jobs using multiple tools without
the need to stop and re-zero manually. BitSetter measures the length of the cutter in the spindle and, combined
with Carbide Motion, automatically resets the Z-axis zero point to reflect the new length.
CAD (Computer Aided Design): CAD is where you turn your idea into a digital design. 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 the word CAD scare you. All it means is 'a
program to draw in'.
CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing): CAM is where you turn your CAD design into something your CNC
machine can understand. CAM is software that lets you specify HOW your design is going to be made on your
CNC machine. Your CAM program will output G-Code. Like most terminology around CNC, CAM sounds scarier
than it really is.
Chiller: The closed-loop chiller constantly circulates coolant (distilled water, antifreeze, or windshield wiper
fluid) through the water-cooled spindle during operation.
Collet: A collet is a cone-shaped sleeve that holds an end mill in place in the spindle.
End Mill / Cutter / Tool: End mills are the cutting tools used by the Shapeoko HDM. They come in several
varieties, such as square, ball nose, and V-bit, and many sizes.
G-code: G-code (general, or geometric, code) is a CNC programming language that controls when, where, and
how the machine moves across the workpiece (for example, when to turn on or off, how fast to travel to a
particular location, what paths to take, etc.).
Home: Homing the machine is the process of sending it to a known, fixed, repeatable location. This means that
every time you home, the machine will move to exactly the same position allowing you to move the machine to
positions relative to the home position, with great precision. On the Shapeoko HDM, home is position is the
back-right corner.
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