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4-5 Using the Tool Sensor

Setting the Z-axis Origin Using the Tool Sensor

This feature is convenient when you want to set the Z-axis origin at the top surface of the workpiece.

Procedure



Connect the tool sensor.



If the ATC is installed, then grasp

the desired tool.

Place the tool sensor on the top

surface of the workpiece where you

want to set the Z-axis origin.

Move the tool to the area above

the tool sensor.



Close the spindle cover.

Approx. 5 mm (0.2 in.)

Tool sensor

Chapter 4 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting

Summary of Contents for Aproll MDX-540

Page 1: ...nd the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us RolandDGCorp assumesnoresponsibilityforanydirectorindirectlossordamagewhichmayoccurthroughuseofthisproduct regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product Roland DG Corp ...

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Page 3: ...ects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users author ity to operate this equipment Use only I O cables that have been designed and manufactured specifically for this device Operating Instructions KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checki...

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Page 5: ...3 Cable Connections 34 Connecting the Handy Panel 34 Connecting the Power Cord 35 Connecting the USB Cable 36 2 4 Selecting the Language 37 Selecting the Language Used for Text on the Handy Panel 37 Chapter 3 Basic Operation 39 3 1 Emergency Stop to Ensure Safety 40 How to Perform an Emergency Stop 40 To Cancel an Emergency Stop 40 Spindle Cover 41 3 2 Starting and Quitting 42 How to Start the Mac...

Page 6: ...nel 77 5 1 Using the Handy Panel 78 Using the Handy Panel 78 5 2 Moving the Tool 79 Hand wheel Feed 79 Rapidly Moving to a Specific Location 80 Viewing the Tool Location 82 5 3 Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation 83 Starting or Stopping the Spindle 83 5 4 Pausing and Quitting Cutting 84 Pausing and Resuming Operation 84 Quitting Cutting 85 5 5 Setting the Origins 86 How to Set the Origins 86 Se...

Page 7: ...www rolanddg com Copyright 2006 2018 Roland DG Corporation Chapter 7 What to Do If 101 7 1 What to Do If 102 7 2 Responding to an Error Message 104 Chapter 8 Specifications 107 8 1 Locations of the Power Rating and Serial Number Labels 108 8 2 NC Code Specifications 109 8 3 Main Unit Specifications 111 External View 111 Dimensional Drawings of the Table Area 112 Collet Specifications ZS 540TY 114 ...

Page 8: ...pect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets About the Symbols The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle The symbol at left means danger of electrocution The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thin...

Page 9: ...on is inside the machine s area of opera tion Never use the machine for any purpose for which it is not intended or use the machine in an undue manner that exceeds its capacity Doing so may result in injury or fire Never use a cutting tool that has become dull Perform frequent maintenance to keep and use the machine in good work ing order Unreasonable usage may result in fire or injury CAUTION Nev...

Page 10: ...ed by a small number of persons may result in physical injury Also if dropped such items may cause injury WARNING Never attempt to cut magnesium or any other such flammable material Fire may occur during cutting Keep open flame away from the work area Cutting waste may ignite Powdered material is extremely flammable and even metal material may catch fire When using a vacuum cleaner to take up cutt...

Page 11: ...s have inadvertently been left behind Otherwise such articles may be thrown from the machine with force posing a risk of in jury Exercise caution to avoid being pinched or becoming caught Inadvertent contact with certain areas may cause the hand or fingers to be pinched or become caught Use care when performing operations WARNING Caution cutting tool The cutting tool is sharp To avoid injury ex er...

Page 12: ... strip use one that adequately satisfies the machine s ratings for voltage frequency and current Use of multiple electrical loads on a single electrical outlet or of a lengthy extension cord may cause fire When the machine will be out of use for a prolonged period disconnect the power cord This can prevent accidents in the event of cur rent leakage or unintended startup Connect to ground This can ...

Page 13: ...g and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to damage Never bend or twist with undue force Never pull with undue force Never bundle bind or roll up Never allow to get wet Never make hot Dust may cause fire To Ensure Safe Use ...

Page 14: ...eed their warnings Also never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured Caution High Temperature Never touch immediately after cutting operation Caution Pinching Hazard Contact during operation may cause the hand or fingers to become pinched resulting in injury Caution Sharp Tool Inadvertent contact may cause injury To Ensure Safe Use ...

Page 15: ...ffet indésirable sur la maison tous les meubles et même les animaux domestiques À propos des symboles Le symbole attire l attention de l utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les avertissements Le sens précis du symbole est déterminé par le dessin à l intérieur du triangle Le symbole à gauche signifie danger d électrocution Le symbole avertit l utilisateur de ce qu il ne doit pas faire c...

Page 16: ... Ne jamais utiliser l appareil à des fins au tres que celles pour lesquelles il est conçu Ne jamais l utiliser de manière abusive ou d une manière qui dépasse sa capacité Le non respect de cette consigne peut causer des blessures ou un incendie Ne jamais utiliser un outil de coupe émous sé Procéder fréquemment aux travaux d entretien pour garder l appareil en bon état de fonctionnement L usage abu...

Page 17: ...peut aussi causer des blessures ATTENTION Ne jamais tenter de couper du magnésium ni aucun autre matériau inflammable Un incendie pourrait se produire pendant la coupe Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de l espace de travail Les rognures de coupe peuvent s enflammer Les matériaux pulvérisés sont extrême ment inflammables et même le métal peut s enflammer Si un aspirateur est utilisé pour ramasser le...

Page 18: ... aucun autre objet n a été laissé en place Si tel était le cas ces objets pourraient être projetés avec force hors de l appareil et causer des blessures Faire preuve de prudence pour éviter l écrasement ou le coincement La main ou les doigts peuvent être écrasés ou coincés s ils entrent en contact avec certaines surfaces par inadvertance Faire preuve de prudence pendant l utilisation de l appareil...

Page 19: ...endie ou un choc électrique Si une rallonge ou une bande d alimentation électrique sont utilisées s assurer qu elles correspondent aux caractéristiques de l appareil tension fréquence et courant L utilisation de plusieurs charges électriques sur une prise unique ou une longue rallonge peut causer un incendie Si l appareil doit rester inutilisé pendant une longue période débrancher le câble d alime...

Page 20: ...les endom mager Ne jamais plier ni tordre le câble avec une force ex cessive Ne jamais tirer sur le câble ou la fiche avec une force excessive Ne jamais plier ni enrouler le câble Ne jamais laisser l eau toucher le câble la fiche ou la prise Ne jamais chauffer le câble la fiche ou la prise La poussière peut causer un incendie Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ...

Page 21: ...ents Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s encrasser Attention température élevée Ne jamais toucher immédiatement après une opération de coupe Attention risque de pincement Un contact pendant le fonctionnement peut coincer la main ou les doigts ce qui risque de causer des blessures Attention outil coupant Un contact imprudent risque d entraîner une blessure Pour utiliser en toute...

Page 22: ...le or spindle unit by hand with undue force Install in a suitable location Install in a location that meets the specified conditions for temperature relative humidity and the like Install in a quiet stable location offering good operating conditions Never use the machine in an environment where silicone substances oil grease spray etc are present Doing so may cause poor switch contact This machine...

Page 23: ...21 Chapter 1 Introduction ...

Page 24: ...f the Documentation The documentation for this machine is organized as described below Read through the documents you need to ensure that you get full use of the machine Be sure to read this Read as required MDX 540S 540 User s Manual this document When installing the machine When you want to learn about basic use Roland Software Package Software Guide When connecting the machine to a computer Whe...

Page 25: ...re Guide to install and set up VPanel From the Start menu click All Programs Roland VPanel for MDX Pro II VPanel for MDX Pro II Help Installing and setting up a program also installs the program s online help at the same time Use the same procedure to view other online help as well 23 Chapter 1 Introduction ...

Page 26: ...able Handy panel connector This is for connecting the handy panel Tool sensor connector This is for connecting the tool sensor Emergency Stop button Press this in an emergency Operation stops immediately ENTER key This button starts the machine Mode lights These indicate the currently selected command mode Chapter 1 Introduction ...

Page 27: ...1 2 Part Names and Functions Spindle Spindle motor Pulley Belt Spindle holder Spindle unit Spindle nose Collet sold separately Nut 25 Chapter 1 Introduction ...

Page 28: ...es USB connector This is for connecting to the computer with a USB cable ATC unit connection port This is for connecting the optionally available ATC unit Rotary axis unit connection port This is for connecting the optionally available rotary axis unit Power cord connector Ventilation duct filter Ventilation duct 26 Chapter 1 Introduction ...

Page 29: ...licking one of these icons This displays the status of the machine When an error occurs a description of the error is displayed This displays the installation status of optional equipment and the like Thisdisplaysthecutting time It is reset when the next cut ting operation starts This displays the present tool location This displays the present rotating speed of the spindle Changing the speed is a...

Page 30: ...You use this when setting the Z axis origin using the tool sensor Spindle key This starts and stops the spindle Coordinate system se lection key Eachpressofthiskeychanges the coordinate system This affects the displayed tool location and the origin set tings Axis selection keys Theseselecttheaxisforhand wheel feed and setting the origin The A key is used when the optional rotary axis unit is insta...

Page 31: ...29 Chapter 2 Emplacement and Installation ...

Page 32: ...mm Hexagonal wrench 4 mm Roland Software Package CD RM SRP Player CD ROM User s Manual this manual Roland Software Package Software Guide SRP Player Installation and Setup Guide NC Code Reference Manual These are not included with the MDX 540SA and MDX 540A ATC equipped models For information on other items included with the MDX 540SA and MDX 540A refer to the ZAT 540 User s Manual Chapter 2 Empla...

Page 33: ...emely flammable and even metal material may catch fire WARNING Never install close to any flammable object or in a gas filled location Combustion or explosion may be a danger WARNING Never install out of doors or in any location where exposure to water or high humidity may occur Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock WARNING Position so that the power plug is within immediate reach at all...

Page 34: ...y cause faulty operation or breakdown when the power is switched on The packing materials are required when moving the machine to a different location Store them carefully so that they do not get misplaced WARNING Carry out these operations before you connect the power cord Inadvertent powerup may result in pinched hands or other injury Work space Installation space 2 0 m 6 6 ft 1 0 m 3 3 ft 2 0 m...

Page 35: ...Models Remove the retaining screw and rubber bushing for the magazine cover Remove the screw Gently open the magazine cover and remove the rubber bushing Gently close the magazine cover Rubber bushing Screw Magazine cover 33 Chapter 2 Emplacement and Installation ...

Page 36: ...cting the Handy Panel Make sure the power to the machine is switched off before attempting to connect or disconnect cables Note Connecting the handy panel is not required to operate the machine Chapter 2 Emplacement and Installation ...

Page 37: ...ly and with care Never use any article that is damaged Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock WARNING When using an extension cord or power strip use one that adequately satisfies the machine s ratings for voltage frequency and current Use of multiple electrical loads on a single electrical outlet or of a lengthy extension cord may cause fire WARNING Connect to ground This ...

Page 38: ...nect two or more machines to one computer Use a shielded USB cable having a length of 3 m 10 ft or less Never use a USB hub At this time keep the cable unconnected until you carry out this operation USB cable Computer Connecting Multiple Machines VPanel cannot control more than one machine at the same time When two or more machines are connected to a single computer you can control only one When y...

Page 39: ...n the MENU key turn on the power switch Turn the hand wheel to select the language Press the ENTER key Switch off the power switch WARNING Be sure to turn off the power switch here Pressing the ENTER key a second time starts initializes the machine Be sure to switch off the power until you are familiar with the operation of the machine OFF Chapter 2 Emplacement and Installation ...

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Page 42: ...ty How to Perform an Emergency Stop Press the Emergency Stop button Operation stops immediately To Cancel an Emergency Stop Procedure Switch off the power switch Turn the button in the direction of the arrows OFF Chapter 3 Basic Operation ...

Page 43: ...over If the spindle cover is opened while cutting is in progress operation is stopped to ensure safety To recover from this shut down the machine then close the spindle cover When the spindle cover is open operations such as cutting and manual feed cannot be performed 41 Chapter 3 Basic Operation ...

Page 44: ...lose the spindle cover Switch on the power switch WARNING This procedure makes the machine operate Before you perform this procedure check to make sure that operation of the machine will not create any hazard or danger Press the ENTER key on the ma chine Alternatively press the ENTER key on the handy panel This procedure is initialization ON Chapter 3 Basic Operation ...

Page 45: ...m the Start menu click All Programs Ro land VPanel for MDX Pro II VPanel for MDX Pro II Click OK Click Close This completes startup of the machine Selecting the Command Mode The default command mode is RML 1 If you want to choose NC code then select the command mode P 45 3 3 Selecting the Command Mode 43 Chapter 3 Basic Operation ...

Page 46: ...3 2 Starting and Quitting How to Shut down Procedure On the computer quit VPanel Go to the File menu and click Exit Switch off the power switch OFF 44 Chapter 3 Basic Operation ...

Page 47: ...ppropriate command mode for the program you re using The default for the com mand mode is RML 1 Tocheckthecommandmode examinetheMode lights on the machine How to Select the Command Mode Procedure Close the spindle cover Switch on the power switch ON Chapter 3 Basic Operation ...

Page 48: ... MDX Pro II Click OK Select the command mode Click Set WARNING This procedure makes the machine operate Before you perform this procedure check to make sure that operation of the machine will not create any hazard or danger Press the ENTER key on the ma chine Alternatively press the ENTER key on the handy panel 46 Chapter 3 Basic Operation ...

Page 49: ...3 3 Selecting the Command Mode Wait until operation stops then check to make sure the Mode light is on Click Close This completes startup in the new command mode 47 Chapter 3 Basic Operation ...

Page 50: ... called manual feed This operation cannot be performed when the spindle cover is open dur ing cutting operations or while paused Procedure Close the spindle cover In VPanel click the Move Tool icon Alternatively click the Base Point icon Chapter 3 Basic Operation ...

Page 51: ...eed button moves the specified number of steps One step is 0 001 millimeters Note that when you re in the RML 1 mode x1 cannot be selected Selecting one of these enables jog feed Holding down a feed button performs continuous move ment at the selected speed When you re finished with the operation use this button to close the window Feed buttons These move the tool Clicking this button performs rap...

Page 52: ...ollowing figure shows a location that is shifted from the origin by 50 millimeters along the X axis 30 millimeters along the Y axis and 20 millimeters along the Z axis This X axis distance is called the X axis coordinate or sometimes just the X coordinate and theY and Z axis distances are similarly called the Y axis coordinate and the Z axis coordinate The distances from the origin for the respect...

Page 53: ...e selection of the coordinate system that you make here affects only the displayed tool position The location of cutting does not change For information on how to change the location of the origin refer to the following P 62 Determining the Reference Position for Cutting RML 1 Mode P 67 Determining the Reference Position for Cutting NC code Mode Changing the Unit of Measurement for Display You can...

Page 54: ...on of the spindle This operation cannot be performed when the spindle cover is open during cutting operations or while paused Stopping the spindle while operation is paused is possible Procedure Close the spindle cover In VPanel click the Move Tool icon Alternatively click the Base Point icon Chapter 3 Basic Operation ...

Page 55: ...utting operations The rotating speed during cutting operations is controlled by commands in the cutting data sent from the computer and so this setting is ignored To adjust the rotating X axis during cutting operations use an override P 76 4 6 Overrides Operation Using the Handy Panel You can also perform this operation using the handy panel P 77 Chapter 5 Handy Panel This adjusts the speed of spi...

Page 56: ... to the VIEW position Stopping the spindle Starting the spindle is not possible Changing the spindle speed Setting overrides Quitting cutting Handy Panel Hand wheel feed Starting or stopping the spindle Setting overrides Quitting cutting Operation Using the Handy Panel You can also perform this operation using the handy panel P 77 Chapter 5 Handy Panel Clickingthispausesoperation Click it a second...

Page 57: ...letely stops cutting Unlike a pause the operation cannot be resumed Procedure In VPanel click Stop Cutting Click Quit Cutting Operation Using the Handy Panel You can also perform this operation using the handy panel P 77 Chapter 5 Handy Panel 55 Chapter 3 Basic Operation ...

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Page 60: ...G Failure to comply may lead to danger of injury by a broken tool thrown out with force Standard Table T slot Table Optional 500 550 25 420 400 10 200 254 155 500 550 25 420 400 10 185 239 155 Maximum workpiece range 254 mm 10 in amount of tool extension Maximum workpiece range X axis travel Y axis travel Z axis travel Unit mm Maximum workpiece range 239 mm 9 4 in amount of tool extension Maximum ...

Page 61: ... a cor responding amount Also the possible cutting in depth is generally determined by the length of the tool Using a lengthy tool to achieve deep cutting reduces the clearance in the Z axis direction which further reduces the allowable size of the workpiece The size of what you can cut varies according to the shape of the object you want to create and the tool you use Give careful thought to this...

Page 62: ... fasten the cutting tool and workpiece in place After securing in place make sure no wrenches or other articles have inadvertently been left behind Otherwise such articles may be thrown from the machine with force posing a risk of injury CAUTION Caution cutting tool The cutting tool is sharp To avoid injury exercise caution This explanation is for installation on the standard spindle the ZS 540TY ...

Page 63: ...falling as you tighten the nut Removing the Collet Flipping the collet over to one side makes it come loose but it can be flipped over only in certain directions If it does not come loose easily try flipping it over in a different direction Nut wrench Wrench 24 mm 61 Chapter 4 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting ...

Page 64: ...yed Tool Position Changing the location of the origin to align it with the location of the workpiece in this way is called setting the origin The User Coordinate System and the Machine Coordinate System The coordinate system in which the location of the origin can freely be changed is called the user coordinate system Meanwhile there also exists a coordinate system in which the location of the ori...

Page 65: ... Set the Origin Procedure In VPanel click the Base Point icon Move the tool to the location you want to make the origin P 48 3 4 Moving the Tool Select XYZ Origin Click Apply Click Close 63 Chapter 4 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting ...

Page 66: ...s origins aligned with a side surface of the workpiece and set the Z axis origin at the workpiece s top surface Deciding Where to Set the Origin The locations to be made the origins vary according to the program but most commonly the X and Y axis origin is set at the front left corner of the workpiece and the Z axis origin is set so as to line up the tip of the blade where it just touches the top ...

Page 67: ...ARNING Never output NC codes using this procedure This procedure is exclusively for the RML 1 mode An error or mistake here may result in unintended operation and is extremely dangerous Select it with care When the machine receives the cutting data from the computer the spindle begins to rotate and cutting starts The feed rate and the speed of spindle rotation are determined by the cutting data re...

Page 68: ...ensure safety be sure to observe the cautions P 6 To Ensure Safe Use Cautions When Using the Machine with the Spindle in the Low speed Range Be sure to perform cutting at a spindle speed of 3 000 rpm or higher Speeds of 400 to 3 000 rpm are for positioning and centering It is important to note that they are not suitable for cutting Using the Output File List In the RML 1 mode in addition to sendin...

Page 69: ...erence Manual Selection of the Location of the Origin and the Workpiece Coordinate System The location on the workpiece to make the origin varies according to the NC program Set the origin at the location expected by the NC program The selection of which of the six workpiece coordinate systems to use depends on the NC program Check the NC pro gram Coordinate View On this machine you can any one of...

Page 70: ...or changing it For more information about EXOFS refer to the NC Code Reference Manual Using Axis Specification The axis or axes you selected in step are the target of this setting XYZ Origin makes the settings for all axes X Y and Z simultaneously but Z Origin makes the setting for the X axis only leaving the Y and Z axes unchanged Using this lets you make the settings for the respective axes sepa...

Page 71: ...ters match the workpiece Errors or mistakes may cause the tool to break and be thrown off forcefully leading to danger of injury Procedure Make sure the machine is in the NC code mode P 45 3 3 Selecting the Command Mode Step 1 Save the output file First convert the NC program to a text file then save it on the computer This file is called the output file Saving the cutting data as an output file i...

Page 72: ...orm this procedure check to make sure that operation of the machine will not create any hazard or danger Click Output Output File List This displays a list of registered output files When two or more output files are present they are executed sequentially one after another Preview This displays the contents of the output file New File button Clicking this displays a window for selecting the output...

Page 73: ... directly from a program Performing this incorrectly may result in unintended operation and is extremely dangerous If you ve connected the machine to a data storage device instead of a computer then convert the NC code to native code and save the native code file on the storage device Conversion to native code is performed using VPanel s export feature For more information refer to the VPanel Onli...

Page 74: ...om the output file list then delete the file Important Note on Deleting Files Never delete overwrite or change the name of any file registered on the output file list Before you perform such an action first remove the file from the output file list 72 Chapter 4 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting ...

Page 75: ...orrect measurement may be impossible and the intended cutting results cannot be obtained Setting the Thickness of the Tool Sensor Before you use the tool sensor make the setting for its thickness This setting directly affects the accuracy of the tool sensor so be sure to set the value accurately Procedure In VPanel click the Setup icon Click the Modeling Machine tab For Thickness of Tool Sensor en...

Page 76: ...e of the workpiece Procedure Connect the tool sensor If the ATC is installed then grasp the desired tool Place the tool sensor on the top surface of the workpiece where you want to set the Z axis origin Move the tool to the area above the tool sensor Close the spindle cover Approx 5 mm 0 2 in Tool sensor 74 Chapter 4 Getting Ready for and Performing Cutting ...

Page 77: ...e sensor turn the hand wheel on the handy panel counterclock wise Be careful not to make the tool collide with the sensor A collision makes accurate detection impossible If a collision occurs redo the operation from the beginning Operation Using the Handy Panel You can also perform this operation using the handy panel P 77 Chapter 5 Handy Panel If the tool sensor is not detected check the followin...

Page 78: ... in the cutting data is taken to be 100 Rapid feed Override This is the speed at which the tool moves during no load feed The maximum speed of the machine is taken to be 100 Spindle Override This is the speed of spindle rotation The speed specified by the command in the cutting data is taken to be 100 This is also effective when rotating the spindle during manual operations How to Make the Setting...

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Page 80: ...ent and the tool location Starting and stopping spindle rotation Pausing and quitting cutting Setting the origins Setting the Z axis origin using the tool sensor Setting overrides Clearing errors Note For operations other than these use VPanel All operations of the machine can be accomplished using VPanel Operating the Handy Panel and VPanel at the Same Time Never operate the handy panel and VPane...

Page 81: ...0 0 000 0 000 0 000 READY S 0 100 XYZ 100 S The axis indicated by the symbol moves This indicates the number of steps of movement for each click of the hand wheel Lower scaling factors produce correspondingly slower movement enabling you to accomplish precise position ing One step is 0 001 millimeters For instance when this is x100 moving the hand wheel one click produces 0 1 millimeters of moveme...

Page 82: ... cover is open during cutting operations or while paused For related items P 48 3 4 Moving the Tool Procedure Close the spindle cover Press the MENU key several times to display MOVE MENU Use the hand wheel to select the movement destination MOVE MENU VIEW USER XY MACHINE XY Return to main MOVE MENU VIEW G54 XY G55 XY G56 XY Return to main G57 XY G58 XY G59 XY EXOFS XY MACHINE XY MOVE MENU VIEW US...

Page 83: ...W VIEW position USER XY User coordinate origin MACHINE XY Machine coordinate origin Movement Destinations in the NC code Mode VIEW VIEW position G54 XY Workpiece coordinate origin No 1 G54 G55 XY Workpiece coordinate origin No 2 G55 G56 XY Workpiece coordinate origin No 3 G56 G57 XY Workpiece coordinate origin No 4 G57 G58 XY Workpiece coordinate origin No 5 G58 G59 XY Workpiece coordinate origin ...

Page 84: ...stem MACHINE Machine coordinate system Coordinate Systems in the NC code Mode G54 Workpiece coordinate system 1 G54 G55 Workpiece coordinate system 2 G55 G56 Workpiece coordinate system 3 G56 G57 Workpiece coordinate system 4 G57 G58 Workpiece coordinate system 5 G58 G59 Workpiece coordinate system 6 G59 MACHINE Machine coordinate system USER RML1 X Y Z RAT E x500 0 000 0 000 0 000 READY S 0 100 X...

Page 85: ...te Before you perform this procedure check to make sure that operation of the machine will not create any hazard or danger USER RML1 X Y Z RATE x500 0 000 0 000 0 000 READY S 3000 100 XYZ 100 S When the symbol is displayed you can specify the speed of rota tion Press This enables you to specify the speed Press and hold This switches between starting and stopping the spindle Whenthe S symbolisdispl...

Page 86: ...ems P 54 3 6 Pausing and Quitting Cutting The operations you can perform while the machine is paused are as follows Hand wheel feed Starting or stopping the spindle Setting overrides Quitting cutting USER RML1 X Y Z RATE x500 0 000 0 000 0 000 READY S 0 100 XYZ 100 S Pressing this once pauses operation Pressing and holding this down resumes operation Chapter 5 Handy Panel ...

Page 87: ...g Unlike a pause the operation cannot be resumed You can also quit cutting while operation is paused For related items P 54 3 6 Pausing and Quitting Cutting USER RML1 X Y Z RATE x500 0 000 0 000 0 000 READY S 0 100 XYZ 100 S Pressing and holding this quits cutting 85 Chapter 5 Handy Panel ...

Page 88: ...utting NC code Mode Procedure Move the tool to the location you want to make the origin Press the COORD SYSTEM key several times to select the coordinate system Use the axis selection keys to select the axis for setting the origin Hold down the ORIGIN key until an audible beep is sounded USER RML1 X Y Z RATE x500 100 000 50 000 30 000 READY S 0 100 XYZ 100 S USER RML1 X Y Z RATE x500 READY S 0 100...

Page 89: ... 1 G54 G55 Workpiece coordinate system 2 G55 G56 Workpiece coordinate system 3 G56 G57 Workpiece coordinate system 4 G57 G58 Workpiece coordinate system 5 G58 G59 Workpiece coordinate system 6 G59 Setting the Z axis Origin Using the Tool Sensor This feature is convenient when you want to set the Z axis origin at the top surface of the workpiece For related items P 73 4 5 Using the Tool Sensor Proc...

Page 90: ... of the workpiece where you want to set the Z axis origin Move the tool to the area above the tool sensor Close the spindle cover Press the COORD SYSTEM key several times to select the coordinate system USER RML1 X Y Z RATE x500 100 000 50 000 30 000 READY S 0 100 XYZ 100 S Approx 5 mm 0 2 in 88 Chapter 5 Handy Panel ...

Page 91: ...kpiece coordinate system 3 G56 G57 Workpiece coordinate system 4 G57 G58 Workpiece coordinate system 5 G58 G59 Workpiece coordinate system 6 G59 To Make the Tool Descend Rapidly When it takes a long time for the tool to make contact with the sensor turn the hand wheel on the handy panel counterclock wise Be careful not to make the tool collide with the sensor A collision makes accurate detection i...

Page 92: ...g For related items P 76 4 6 Overrides USER RML1 X Y Z RATE x500 0 000 0 000 0 000 READY S 0 100 XYZ 100 S When the symbol is displayed here you can set the feed rate override When the symbol is displayed here you can set the spindle over ride Pressing this once enables you to set the feed rate override Press ing it a second time enables you to set the spindle override This sets the value for the ...

Page 93: ... error It performs the same function as the Clear Error button in VPanel For related items P 102 7 1 What to Do If USER RML1 X Y Z RATE x500 0 000 0 000 0 000 READY S 0 100 XYZ 100 S When an error has occurred pressing this clears the error Chapter 5 Handy Panel ...

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Page 96: ...t explosion Taking up fine cuttings using an ordinary vacuum cleaner may cause danger of fire or explosion Check with the manufacturer of the vacuum cleaner When the safety of use cannot be determined clean using a brush or the like without using the vacuum cleaner CAUTION Caution high temperatures The cutting tool and spindle motor become hot Exercise caution to avoid fire or burns Carefully clea...

Page 97: ...in the interior Procedure Perform manual feed to move the table to the rear Stop just before the screws at the rear become hidden Switch off the power and discon nect the power cord Remove the screws Lift up the front part slightly and pull it back toward you to extract it 95 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

Page 98: ...se Before use clean away any cutting waste and excess grease Failure to do so may affect runout precision or cause slippage Perform maintenance diligently to prevent rust Thoroughly wipe off any skin oils or the like with a cleaning rag When the machine is to be taken out of use for some time apply machine oil to prevent rust Protect this area from rust 96 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

Page 99: ...6 1 Daily Care Cleaning the Ventilation duct Filter Use a vacuum cleaner to take up any buildup of dust on the filter 97 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

Page 100: ...matically keeps track of time in operation Use this as a general guide for determining when to perform maintenance The time for which the spindle has rotated is taken to be the working time Procedure In VPanel click the Setup icon v Click the Modeling Machine tab Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

Page 101: ...r every 1 000 hours We recommend using No 2 lithium grease Never apply grease containing silicone Doing so may cause poor switch contact X Axis Pull back the cover and apply grease over the entire surface of the ball screw Y Axis Detach the base cover and apply grease over the entire surface of the ball screw How to detach the base cover P 95 Cleaning the Y Axis Z Axis Pull back the cover and appl...

Page 102: ...or the spindle unit after every 2 000 hours Also as a general guide replace the spindle motor after every 8 000 hours These replacement times may vary according to conditions of use For replacement contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or Roland DG Corp service center 100 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...

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Page 104: ...e For more information about machine IDs refer to the VPanel Online Help P 23 How to View the Online Help Operations are ignored Was the machine started according to the correct procedure Simply switching on the power does not enable operation Start the machine using the correct procedure P 42 3 2 Starting and Quitting Is operation paused When the machine is paused cutting stops and some opera tio...

Page 105: ...al cutting in depth P 62 4 3 Starting Cutting RML 1 Mode and P 67 4 4 Starting Cutting NC code Mode The origin is misaligned Is the correct workpiece coordinate system se lected The NC code mode has six origins and it is important to verify which of them you re using For instance if the NC program uses G55 the origins must be set relative to workpiece coor dinate system G55 P 67 4 4 Starting Cutti...

Page 106: ...ror then click Stop Cutting Canceling the paused state and resuming cutting instead of quitting is possible but because unintended opera tion is highly likely doing so is not recommended Check whether the correct command mode is selected and check whether the program you re using is compatible with the machine P 45 3 3 Selecting the Command Mode Bad parameter Paused Not displayed on the handy pane...

Page 107: ...rogram for errors P 45 3 3 Selecting the Command Mode Main cover open An emergency stop occurred because the safety cover was opened while feed was in progress Closing the spindle cover and clicking Clear Error returns the machine to the standby state Cutting is interrupted and cannot be resumed Redo the operation from the beginning The safety cover is an optional item No tool sensor connected The...

Page 108: ...acity of the machine revising the cutting parameters is recommended Also allowthemachinetorestforaround30minutes because the motor may have overheated X overheat Cutting was stopped because the X axis motor overheated Resuming is not possible Shut down the machine X overload XXX Cutting was stopped because the load on the X axis motor exceeded its rated value Resuming is not possible Shut down the...

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Page 110: ...aintenance ser vicing or support Never peel off the label or let it get dirty Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage and frequency given here Provide a power supply whose amperage is 7 A or higher for 100 to 120 V or 4 A or higher for 220 to 240 V Chapter 8 Specifications ...

Page 111: ...he NC Code tab Overrides These affect rapid feed G00 the feed rate F and the spindle speed S Make the settings in VPanel s main window Items Related to the Mechanical Specifications This section describes the NC codes that are dependent on the machine s mechanical specifications NC Code Reference Manual Dimension word Of dimension words X Y Z and A only X Y and Z are sup portedunderthestandardconf...

Page 112: ... G21 When these are omitted the interpretation is always for mil limeter input G21 Tool diameter offset G41 and G42 If the D word is omitted when an ATC unit is installed the offset number set in theVPanel Magazine dialog box is used When a tool is grasped by the automatic tool changer the tool diameter offset number assigned to the stocker number takes effect Tool length offset G43 IftheHwordisom...

Page 113: ...111 8 3 Main Unit Specifications External View 765 MDX 540S 955 858 280 280 100 100 507 5 201 40 745 MDX 540 Unit mm Chapter 8 Specifications ...

Page 114: ...gs of the Table Area Standard Table 567 110 110 35 M8x1 25 110 110 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 45 420 820 400 500 550 25 25 10 10 200 254 155 X axis travel Y axis travel Z axis travel Maximum width Table movement range Unit mm 112 Chapter 8 Specifications ...

Page 115: ...ions T slot Table Optional 567 480 370 420 820 400 110 10 17 110 D D 550 500 D D 9 5 7 5 25 25 10 10 185 239 155 X axis travel Y axis travel Z axis travel Maximum width Table movement range Unit mm 113 Chapter 8 Specifications ...

Page 116: ... ER16 UM ER16 REGO FIX EX16 SCHAUBLIN EY16 Collets Yukiwa Seiko Model number Compatible shank mm Model number Compatible shank mm EY16 1 1 0 to 0 5 EY16 5 5 0 to 4 0 EY16 1 5 1 5 to 1 0 EY16 6 6 0 to 5 0 EY16 2 2 0 to 1 5 EY16 7 7 0 to 6 0 EY16 2 5 2 5 to 2 0 EY16 8 8 0 to 7 0 EY16 3 3 0 to 2 5 EY16 9 9 0 to 8 0 EY16 3 5 3 5 to 3 0 EY16 10 10 0 to 9 0 EY16 4 4 0 to 3 5 114 Chapter 8 Specifications...

Page 117: ...load conditions Origin reproducibility when the power is switched on off 0 02 mm 0 0008 in 0 05 mm 0 002 in Spindle motor DC brushless motor maximum 400 W Spindle speed 400 to 12 000 rpm 400 to 3 000 rpm for positioning and centering Tool chuck Collet method maximum tool diameter 10 mm 0 4 in Control command sets RML 1 and NC codes Interface USB compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Re...

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