Model G0894 (Mfd. Since 05/19)
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Adjusting Axis
Positions Manually
Knowing how to manually control axis movement
is an essential part of operating the G0894. Axes
must be positioned manually whenever a work
origin is set.
Use axis movement buttons on controller (X+,
X-, Y+, Y-, Z+, and Z-) to move axes. See
Controller Functions on Page 5 for detailed
button descriptions.
Manual axis movement can be performed at two
speeds and in three motion modes: Continuous,
Step, and Distance.
Manual axis movement can move beyond
soft limit proximity switches, which can
damage the machine. Be aware of axis
locations during manual movement, and
be prepared to stop machine if axes move
unexpectedly.
1. Press HIGH/LOW to toggle between fast and
slow speeds.
2. Secure workpiece to spoilboard.
Note: Depending on the needs of the
workpiece and G-code, it could be appro-
priate to use additional hold-down clamps,
double-sided tape, or mount the workpiece
directly to the spoilboard with screws.
To surface using the mill plane operation:
1. Hold down RUN/PAUSE on controller, then
press HIGH/LOW and release buttons togeth-
er to open advanced processing menu.
2. Scroll to "Mill plane" and press OK.
3. Choose "Scan mill" or "Encircle mill" and
press OK. A list of operation parameters will
appear.
Note: A "Scan mill" operation runs back and
forth from one end of the defined workpiece
to the other. An "Encircle mill" operation runs
from the outside to the inside of the defined
workpiece.
4. Define operation parameters. Press RUN/
PAUSE to change a parameter and OK to
save. Distances are measured in millimeters.
— Scan Type changes the direction of the
operation. For scan milling, "X Scan"
runs back and forth across the X-axis,
and "Y Scan" runs back and forth across
the Y-axis. For encircle milling, "AC" runs
counter clockwise around the workpiece
and "C" runs clockwise around the
workpiece.
— Height and Width defines the size of the
area to be surfaced.
— Diameter defines the diameter of the sur-
facing tool used.
Items Needed
Qty
Spoilboard cutter or fly cutter ........................... 1
The G0894 can be used to surface a spoilboard
or workpiece, using the mill plane feature and
an appropriate cutter (see
Choosing Cutter on
Page 24).
Surfacing
Changing Axis Movement Speed
— Depth defines the total depth of material
removed. Z Step defines how much mate-
rial is removed per pass. For example,
a Depth of 1 and Z Step of 0.25 would
remove 1mm of material over four passes.
5. Press OK after all parameters have been
saved to start the mill plane operation.
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