CNC Router Procedures
Power UP Procedure
- Power up CNC computer
- Ensure Mach3 is running
- Plug in main power cord for machine
- Release E-stop
- Press 'RESET' in Mach3
- Press 'Ref All Home'
- Machine will move up in Z, left in X, towards in Y, in that order
- Press E-Stop
- Install collet, collet nut, and cutter
- Release E-Stop
- Jog machine in X & Y to starting position
- Press "Zero X"
- Press "Zero Y"
- Jog machine down in Z to touch off cutter to either "Material surface" or "Machine bed" as user defined in VCarve
- Press "Zero Z"
- Load G-Code into Mach3
- Turn on dust collector
- Press "Cycle Start"
Power DOWN Procedure
- Remove material from bed surface
- Pull out any nails/screws left behind
- Vacuum up all remaining dust
- Press E-Stop
- Remove collet nut and cutter from spindle
- Place in CNC tools bin
- Return bin to drawer under computer
- Place in CNC tools bin
- Unplug main power cord
- Close Mach3
- Shutdown/Power-off computer