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*Respiratory Protection (N95 dust mask or respirator) to protect against airborne dust when cleaning or running the equipment. | *Respiratory Protection (N95 dust mask or respirator) to protect against airborne dust when cleaning or running the equipment. | ||
Do Not Wear: | |||
* Loose hair | |||
* Loose clothing (especially hoodie strings) | |||
* Wired earbuds or earplugs | |||
* Jewelery | |||
=== '''Hazards''' === | === '''Hazards''' === | ||
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Rapidly moving automatic equipment | Rapidly moving automatic equipment | ||
|No loose hair, clothing, earbuds, hoodie strings, etc | |No loose hair, clothing, earbuds, hoodie strings, etc | ||
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* Improper feeds and speeds | * Improper feeds and speeds | ||
* Improper tooling | * Improper tooling (especially low-quality tooling) | ||
* Improper fixturing | * Improper materials (particularly recycled materials with embedded nails or stones) | ||
* Improper fixturing (workpiece comes loose) | |||
* Improper programming/setup (offset mistakenly applied, not setting zeroes consistent with the programming, not avoiding fixtures) | * Improper programming/setup (offset mistakenly applied, not setting zeroes consistent with the programming, not avoiding fixtures) | ||
=== Housekeeping === | === Housekeeping === | ||
Empty the dust collector | Empty the cyclone dust collector after every use. To empty the cyclone dust collector: | ||
# Unlock the clasp. | |||
# Remove the lid. | |||
# If the dust collector is less than halfway full, scoop or dump the contents of the bag into an existing can. If it is more than halfway full, remove the bag and discard it the garbage can. | |||
Empty the main dust collector when the dust has piled halfway up the viewing window. Check before and after use and empty if required. Overfilled dust collectors can start a fire. | |||
Break down large pieces before putting them garbage bins. Round off sharp corners to avoid puncturing the bag and injuring the person carrying it. | |||
After use, clean the equipment and surrounding area. Continue wearing your hearing and respiratory protection while you are cleaning up. | |||
# Use a dustpan, vacuum, and broom to remove most of the dust from the table, and gantry. | |||
# Use compressed air to clean the gantry. Focus on areas where parts interact: rack and pinion, spindle mount, motor mounts, etc. | |||
# Clean the floor using a broom and dustpan, shop vacuum, or the dust collector hose. Replace the dust collector hose when done. | # Clean the floor using a broom and dustpan, shop vacuum, or the dust collector hose. Replace the dust collector hose when done. | ||
# Empty any garbage bins that are more than 75% full and replace the bag. | # Empty any garbage bins that are more than 75% full and replace the bag. | ||
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#* Collets in the drawer | #* Collets in the drawer | ||
#* Collet wrench placed beside locking fixture | #* Collet wrench placed beside locking fixture | ||
#* Calipers, drills/impact drivers, squares, hand tools in the tool room | #* Calipers, drills/impact drivers, squares, hand tools in the tool room | ||
# Remove any personal tools, materials, and removable media from the room. The workbench should only have the wrench and locking fixture on it when done. Due to local fire code, do not store stock materials in the CNC room (fixtures are | # Remove any personal tools, materials, and removable media from the room. The workbench should only have the wrench and locking fixture on it when done. Due to local fire code, do not store stock materials in the CNC room (fixtures are stored in the fixture cart - label with name and phone number) | ||
# Turn off the equipment per shutdown procedures. | # Turn off the equipment per shutdown procedures. | ||
# Turn off the dust collector. If you are the last one in the room, turn off the room exhaust. The room exhaust is interlocked to the electrical system; turning off the room exhaust will turn off all equipment in the room. | # Turn off the dust collector. If you are the last one in the room, turn off the room exhaust. The room exhaust is interlocked to the electrical system; turning off the room exhaust will turn off all equipment in the room. | ||
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Always measure stock thickness with calipers, never with tape measures or nominal dimensions. | Always measure stock thickness with calipers, never with tape measures or nominal dimensions. | ||
If your cut penetrates deeper than 0.06” into the spoilboard, please stop and investigate. If the stock is set up correctly and the depth of cut is appropriate, the collet may be dirty or damaged and the tool slipping out, or the secondary spoilboard may not be perfectly parallel to the gantry (for example due to debris between the primary and secondary spoilboard). | If your cut penetrates deeper than 0.06” into the spoilboard, please stop and investigate. If the stock is set up correctly and the depth of cut is appropriate, the collet may be dirty or damaged and the tool slipping out, or the secondary spoilboard may not be perfectly parallel to the gantry (for example due to debris between the primary and secondary spoilboard, or issues with the underlying phenolic plenum). | ||
Tips: | Tips: | ||
* Zero to the spoilboard, not the top of the stock | * Use a secondary spoilboard wherever possible. | ||
* Use conservative cut depths and nudge down as needed (for example, by using Z nudge function or manually tweaking z zero) | * Zero to the spoilboard, not the top of the stock. | ||
* Test toolpaths on a secondary spoilboard | * Use conservative cut depths and nudge down as needed (for example, by using Z nudge function or manually tweaking z zero). | ||
* Measure stock with calipers | * Test toolpaths on a secondary spoilboard. | ||
* Measure stock with calipers. | |||
==== '''SCREWS''' ==== | ==== '''SCREWS''' ==== | ||
When using North Forge’s ''secondary'' spoilboard, it is okay to screw the workpiece in place. Do not | When using North Forge’s ''secondary'' spoilboard, it is okay to screw the workpiece in place. Do not: | ||
* Screw into the main vacuum spoilboard | |||
* Use nails to secure your stock to the vacuum spoilboard | |||
* Use excessively long screws (ie long enough to pierce both the secondary spoilboard and the vacuum spoilboard). | |||
* Use glue on the screw spoilboard. | |||
==== '''SPRAY ADHESIVE METHOD''' ==== | ==== '''SPRAY ADHESIVE METHOD''' ==== | ||
It is also possible to use spray adhesive to secure the entire workpiece to the secondary spoilboard. | It is also possible to use spray adhesive to secure the entire workpiece to the secondary spoilboard. | ||
# Use sandpaper to knock down any high spots on the glue spoilboard (if required). | |||
# Cover both the bottom of the workpiece and the appropriate part of the spoilboard with masking tape or painter’s tape. | # Cover both the bottom of the workpiece and the appropriate part of the spoilboard with masking tape or painter’s tape. | ||
# Spray both surfaces with spray adhesive. | # Spray both surfaces with spray adhesive (available at most hardware stores). | ||
# Press the two surfaces firmly together and hold for 30 seconds. | # Press the two surfaces firmly together and hold for 30 seconds. | ||
# Test the hold by trying to move the workpiece sideways. | # Test the hold by trying to move the workpiece sideways. | ||
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*Programmed feeds and speeds are appropriate for the tool, material, and cut type | *Programmed feeds and speeds are appropriate for the tool, material, and cut type | ||
*File is programmed to avoid colliding with fixtures and equipment | *File is programmed to avoid colliding with fixtures and equipment | ||
*Files have been exported to sbp (inch) format. | |||
*Files have been copied from portable media to the working computer | *Files have been copied from portable media to the working computer | ||
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===Tool=== | ===Tool=== | ||
*Collet and tool holder have been cleaned; tool is secure | *Collet and tool holder have been cleaned; tool is secure. | ||
*Tool stickout is long enough to complete the cut (tool holder will not collide with the top of the workpiece) | *Tool stickout is long enough to complete the cut (tool holder will not collide with the top of the workpiece). | ||
*Tooling is sharp | *Tooling is sharp. | ||
*Tooling is appropriate for the task (not using downcut or compression end mills for drilling holes, not using standard low-RPM twist drills for drilling, etc) | *Tooling is appropriate for the task (not using downcut or compression end mills for drilling holes, not using standard low-RPM twist drills for drilling, etc). | ||
===Workholding=== | ===Workholding=== | ||
*Workpiece is secured to the table | *Workpiece is secured to the table. | ||
*Hold has been tested by manually trying to move the workpiece. | *Hold has been tested by manually trying to move the workpiece if using vacuum system. | ||
*Screws are long enough to secure the material (4-5 teeth protrude into secondary spoilboard) | *Screws are long enough to secure the material (4-5 teeth protrude into secondary spoilboard). | ||
*Workpiece is secured in accordance with NF policies (no screws or | *Workpiece is secured in accordance with NF policies (no screws, glue, or nails on vacuum spoilboard). | ||
===Final checks=== | ===Final checks=== | ||
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== Operations == | == Operations == | ||
=== Room Layout === | === Room Layout === | ||
Pay attention to the axis system when programming | 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]] | [[File:RoomLayout.jpg|alt=Layout of CNC room with axis system|thumb|left|Room Layout]] | ||
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=== Setup === | === Setup === | ||
Put on eye protection before starting the ShopBot. | |||
1. Turn on the room exhaust. | 1. Turn on the room exhaust. | ||
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2. Turn on the computer. | 2. Check the dust collector and empty if required | ||
3. Turn on the computer. | |||
[[File:Nf2computeron.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Computer on]] | [[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]] | [[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]] | [[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]] | [[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]] | [[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]] | [[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]] | [[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, Page UP/Page DOWN to move Z axis | *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 | *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]] | [[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 === | === Vacuum Table === | ||
Begin wearing respiratory protection and hearing protection at this point. | |||
1. Clean the table of debris | 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]] | [[File:Nf11cleanload48cleanup.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Clean the table]] | ||
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==== Assembly ==== | ==== Assembly ==== | ||
1. | 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. | *Debris caught in the tool holder can cause the tool to slip, damaging the tool and equipment. | ||
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6. Load the tool into the ShopBot | 6. Load the tool into the ShopBot | ||
*Support the holder from the bottom | *Support the holder from the bottom. | ||
*Tool goes into the conical receptor under the skirt | *Tool goes into the conical receptor under the skirt. | ||
*Press the green button briefly until the tool gets sucked in | *Press the green button briefly until the tool gets sucked in. | ||
*If the tool | *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]] | [[File:Nf21loadup.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Load the tool]] | ||
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4. Replace the collet | 4. Replace the collet and nut in the drawer and tool holder on the shelf when done. | ||
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2. Use the arrow keys to move the head to the desired home point. | 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]] | [[File:Nf9arrow.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Use arrow keys to move]] | ||
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4. Remove and store the fixture. | 4. Remove and store the fixture. | ||
*Plate goes in the 3D printed holder | *Plate goes in the 3D printed holder on the right side of the spindle | ||
*Clip attaches to the frame | *Clip attaches to the frame | ||
*Make sure the clip is not touching the plate | *Make sure the clip is not touching the plate | ||
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=== Spindle RPM Check === | === 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 | 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 | 1. Select Tools, then Spindle RPM Control | ||
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=== Running a Job === | === Running a Job === | ||
1. Check the dust collector. If the dust is halfway up the viewing window, empty it before use. | 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]] | [[File:Nf32dustcheck.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Check dust collector]] | ||
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3. Select CUT PART on screen | 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]] | [[File:Nf34cutpart.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Select Cut Part]] | ||
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7. Start the spindle using the START button on the remote. | 7. Start the spindle using the START button on the remote. | ||
*Listen to make sure the sound is appropriate | *Listen to make sure the sound is appropriate - no abnormal vibration, chatter, etc | ||
[[File:Nf38spindlestart.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Press the spindle start button]] | [[File:Nf38spindlestart.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Press the spindle start button]] | ||
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8. Turn off the air. | 8. Turn off the air. | ||
*The head will slowly sink downwards onto the rest block. | *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]] | [[File:Nf47airoff.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Turn off the air]] | ||
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9. Press E-STOP. | 9. Press the E-STOP. | ||
[[File:Nf45estop.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|E-STOP]] | [[File:Nf45estop.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|E-STOP]] | ||
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10. Turn off the exhaust if you are the last one in the room. | 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. | *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! | *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)]] | [[File:Nf49exhaustoff.jpg|thumb|200x200px|left|Turn off the room exhaust (if you are the last one in the room)]] | ||
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