Editing Instructions:ShopBot 3-Axis CNC Mill (section)

== Operations ==
=== Room Layout ===
Pay attention to the axis system when programming and laying out your stock.
[[File:RoomLayout.jpg|alt=Layout of CNC room with axis system|thumb|left|Room Layout]]
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=== Vacuum Zones ===
The vacuum table has four zones. '''Open''' the valves for the zones that you are using. '''Close''' the valves for the zones that you are not using.
[[File:Zonemap.jpg|thumb|left|Vacuum Zone Map]]
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=== Setup ===
Put on eye protection before starting the ShopBot.

1. Turn on the room exhaust.

[[File:Nf1RoomExhaust.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Room Exhaust]]
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2.  Check the dust collector and empty if required


3. Turn on the computer.

[[File:Nf2computeron.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Computer on]]
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4. Turn on the air.

[[File:Nf3airon.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Air on]]
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5. Reset the E-STOP.

[[File:Nf4estop.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Reset E-Stop]]
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6. Turn on the ShopBot power (right side of machine).

[[File:Nf5poweron.jpg|200x200px|thumb|left|Turn on the power]]
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7. Press RESET on the remote.

[[File:Nf6reset.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Press RESET]]
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8. Start ShopBot 3 Software

[[File:Nf7shopbotswr.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Start ShopBot software]]
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9. Open the Key Pad

[[File:Nf8keypad.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Open KeyPad]]
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10. Use the arrow keys to move the head around.
*On the keyboard: use the arrow keys for XY movement, or Page UP/Page DOWN to move Z axis.
*On screen: use the arrow buttons to manually move the spindle, or type the destination coordinates in X,Y,Z and press the GOTO button.

[[File:Nf9arrow.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Use arrow keys to move]]
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11. Load the spoilboard (if required) and material.

12. Start the vacuum table per vacuum table instructions.


=== Vacuum Table ===
Begin wearing respiratory protection and hearing protection at this point.

1. Clean the table of debris first using a broom, then using compressed air. Debris can affect the accuracy of the final part.

[[File:Nf11cleanload48cleanup.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Clean the table]]
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2. Open all valves on the vacuum table (OPEN = valve handle parallel to pipe)

[[File:Nf10vacuum12valveopen.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Vacuum table]]
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3. Turn on the vacuum table using the remote outside the room.

[[File:Nf13vacuumon.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Vacuum remote]]
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4. Close the BYPASS valve (middle) and any unused zones.

[[File:Nf14bypass.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Byass valve]]
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5. Check the hold by pressing horizontally on the secondary  spoilboard or workpiece.


=== Tool Holder ===

==== Assembly ====
1. Place the components on a surface and clean with compressed air.
*Debris caught in the tool holder can cause the tool to slip, damaging the tool and equipment.

[[File:Nf15colletclean.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Clean the tool holder with compressed air]]
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2. Insert the collet into the nut.
*Put the collet on the table and the nut on top.
*Press on the nut until the collet snaps in place.

[[File:Nf16colletbuild.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Load the collet into the nut]]
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3. Screw the collet loosely into the holder.

[[File:Nf17collettight.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Loosely tighten the collet]]
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4. Insert the tool.
*Do not tighten on the flutes
*Make sure enough of the shank is in the collet to properly hold the tool - tool should fill ~80% of the length of the collet.

[[File:Nf18toolin.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Insert the tool]]
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Load the collet into the fixture:
*Press and hold the top knob
*Insert the holder; rotate and push until it's fully inserted
*Shoulder must be flush with the face of the fixture

[[File:Nf19colletfix.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Load the collet into the fixture]]
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5. Tighten the collet nut.
*Ensure all four teeth on the wrench are engaged
*Tighten the nut until the table lifts from the floor

[[File:Nf20wrench.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Tighten the collet nut]]
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6. Load the tool into the ShopBot
*Support the holder from the bottom.
*Tool goes into the conical receptor under the skirt.
*Press the green button briefly until the tool gets sucked in.
*If the tool does not load, use compressed air to blow off the beige control box near the pillar with the air line.

[[File:Nf21loadup.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Load the tool]]
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==== Disassembly ====
1. Unload the tool from the ShopBot.
*Support the tool holder from the bottom
*Press the green button; tool holder will fall out

2. Unscrew holder and remove collet and nut.
*Load the tool holder into the fixture
*Use the wrench to unscrew the nut

[[File:Nftakeapart1.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Remove collet and nut]]
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3. Remove the collet by pushing with thumbs.

[[File:Nftakeapart2.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Push sideways]]
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4. Replace the collet and nut in the drawer and tool holder on the shelf when done.


=== Zeroing Axes ===

==== XY Zero ====
XY axes are set manually (moving the tool to the desired home position).

1. Open the Key Pad.

[[File:Nf8keypad.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Open KeyPad]]
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2. Use the arrow keys to move the head to the desired XY home point.

[[File:Nf9arrow.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Use arrow keys to move]]
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3. Select ZERO AXES.

[[File:Nf22zeroaxes.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Zero Axes]]
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4. Check "X-Axis" and "Y-Axis" then press ZERO
[[File:Nf23xyzero.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|XY Zero]]
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==== Z Zero ====
Z zero is done automatically with the Z zero routine.

1. Attach the Z zero fixture.
*Attach the clip to the collet nut or the tool
*Place the plate on the spoilboard or the top of the material, depending on how your file was programmed

[[File:Nf24zclip.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Z-axis zero clip]]
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2. Check the connection for continuity.
*Lift the plate and tap it against the tool. If input #1 flashes on screen, the connection is good. If input #1 does not flash, adjust the clip and retry.

[[File:Nf25testconnect.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Test Connection]]
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3. Run the Z zero routine
*Tool will tap twice against the plate
*Watch the Z axis readout: if it continues scrolling downwards without stopping, the ShopBot has not detected the end of the tool. You must stop the routine and try again.

[[File:Nf26zroutine.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Z zero routine]]
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4. Remove and store the fixture.
*Plate goes in the 3D printed holder on the right side of the spindle
*Clip attaches to the frame
*Make sure the clip is not touching the plate
[[File:Nf27storez.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Z zero plate storage]]
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=== Spindle RPM Check ===
Occasionally, the ShopBot does not read the RPM from the file correctly. Other users may also have adjusted the default RPM away from 18,000. Use this method to manually confirm the RPM.

1. Select Tools, then Spindle RPM Control

[[File:Nf28RPMcheck.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Spindle RPM check]]
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2. Click to the left of the word PREVIEW

[[File:Nf29enterRPM1.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Entering RPM (1)]]
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3. Type the desired RPM and hit ENTER

[[File:Nf30enterRPM2.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Enter RPM (2)]]
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4. Cursor automatically moves left. Type the RPM again and hit ENTER.

[[File:Nf31enterRPM3.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Enter RPM (3)]]
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=== Running a Job ===
1. Check the dust collector. If the dust is halfway up the viewing window, empty it before use.
[[File:Nf32dustcheck.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Check dust collector]]
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2. Transfer files from USB to the computer. The ShopBot will not be able to read the files if they are left on the USB stick.

[[File:Nf33filetransfer.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Transfer files, otherwise the ShopBot won't be able to read them]]
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3. Select CUT PART on screen. Windows Explorer will open; select the part file and open it.

[[File:Nf34cutpart.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Select Cut Part]]
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4. Press START on screen. Ignore the yellow file information screen that pops up.

[[File:Nf35startpress.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Press Start on-screen]]
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5. DO NOT PRESS OKAY - warning screen will appear.
*Pressing OK without starting the dust collector and spindle will damage the equipment!

[[File:Nf36startwarn.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|WARNING: Turn on spindle and dust collector before pressing OK!]]
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6. Turn on the dust collector.

[[File:Nf37duston40dustoff.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Turn the dust collector on]]
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7. Start the spindle using the START button on the remote.
*Listen to make sure the sound is appropriate - no abnormal vibration, chatter, etc

[[File:Nf38spindlestart.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Press the spindle start button]]
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8. Press OK on screen.
*The job will start
*Keep your hand on the space bar, mouse, or E-STOP

[[File:Nf39jobrun.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Press OK; the job will start.]]
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=== Shutdown ===
1. Turn off the dust collector. Empty it if the dust is more than halfway up the viewing window.

[[File:Nf37duston40dustoff.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Turn off the dust collector]]
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2. Shut down the vacuum table.
*Open all valves
*Wait 5 minutes for the motor to cool
*Shut off using the remote outside the room

[[File:Nf41vacuumoff.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Open bypass valve, wait, then turn off the vacuum.]]
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3. Remove the tool from the head.
[[File:Nf21loadup.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Remove the tool]]
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4. Move the head to the front of the bed.
[[File:Nf9arrow.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Move the head to the front of the bed]]
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5. Install the rest block under the head.
*Make sure the skirt isn't resting on the support block.
[[File:Nf43restblock.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Install the rest block]]
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7. Turn off the power.
[[File:Nf46poweroff.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Turn off the power]]
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8. Turn off the air.
*The head will slowly sink downwards onto the rest block.
*Press gently on the head if the tool does not sink.
[[File:Nf47airoff.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Turn off the air]]
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9. Press the E-STOP.
[[File:Nf45estop.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|E-STOP]]
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10.  Empty the cyclone dust collector.


11. Empty the main dust collector.


12. Turn off the exhaust if you are the last one in the room.
*If the air is visibly dusty, you may need to leave the exhaust running until it clears.
*Turning off the exhaust will cut power to other equipment in the room! Only turn off the exhaust if you are the last one in the room.
[[File:Nf49exhaustoff.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Turn off the room exhaust (if you are the last one in the room)]]
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