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+== Post-Processors ==
+When creating toolpaths for the PS1 Shopbot, there are now '''two distinct''' options:
+* Shopbot TC_PS1(Inch) and Shopbot TC_PS1(mm)
+** For general usage of the Shopbot (typically cutting)
+* Shopbot TC_PS1-NO_SPIN(Inch) and Shopbot TC_PS1-NO_SPIN(mm)
+** For dragging, engraving, and other tasks where the bit (may not actually ''be'' a bit) must '''not''' spin.
+Be careful when creating a toolpath file that you select the right post-processor!
-== Positioning your work==
+== Positioning your work ==
 == Feeds and speeds==
+====Spindle Speed====
+The Shopbot does not pick up spindle speed instructions unless you have first opened up the Spindle RPM Control menu (under Tools):
+[[File:spindle-control-menu2.png]]
+'''My speeds aren’t changing on my Spindle when I run the warm-up routine and during cut files. What is the problem?'''
+*Note: On ShopBot desktops and MAX, the RPM must be manually adjusted.
+The Spindle RPM Control window needs to be open in order for the spindle to change speed. If you see this window pop up during the warm-up routine or software start-up, do not close it. To open it manually, type TR in the ShopBot console (the blank box next to the ShopBot CNC logo). Click on RPM to open the fill-in sheet, and make sure that the correct VFD is selected. Start when SB3 start is set to 1, and the Hz scale is set to 60 for a V1000 spindle and to 100 for a 74X spindle.
+The RPM Control window is not available on software versions earlier than 3.6.X.
+Perhaps the fact that this can be done via console means that it could also be added to Gcode files by the post-processor? I'm not really sure. I did just notice this, though, a bit lower down in the FAQ:
+If the VFD isn't reflecting the RPMs set in the control window, clos SB3, backup and delete shopbot.ini in "C:\ProgramData\ShopBot\ShopBot 3". Reload SB3 and it should work.
+'''I want the RPM Control Window to open every time I start ShopBot 3'''
+This can be accomplished in one of two ways:
+) ...blah blah blah...
+) Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\ShopBot\Virtual Tools. Open this file with a text
+editor like Notepad or SBEdit. Edit this one line of code:
+VT = Spindle [&R]PM Control, Virtual Tools\Spindle Control\Spindle Control.exe, 0, 0
+Change the last number, which is a zero, to one. It will now look like this:
+VT = Spindle [&R]PM Control, Virtual Tools\Spindle Control\Spindle Control.exe, 0, 1
+Save the file, close and reopen the SB3 software to see the changes take effect.
+'''''This needs to be done only once for your Shopbot login.'''''
+===Drilling===
+Cutting Speed [CS] is based on Surface Feet per Minute [FPM or SFM].
+RPM = (Cutting Speed(ft/min) x 12/1(in/fr))/Diameter of Cutter(in) x pi
+RPM = (12CS)/(pixD)
+<TABLE>
+<table border="1">
+<CAPTION ALIGN=TOP>Material and Cutting Feed</CAPTION>
+<TR><TD>Material </TD><TD>Cutting Speed (FPM)</TD></TR>
+<TR><TD>Low Carbon Steel    </TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER>90 </TD></TR>
+<TR><TD>Alloy Steel SAE 4140</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER>50 </TD></TR>
+<TR><TD>Cast Iron</TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER>70 </TD></TR>
+<TR><TD>Aluminum </TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER>300</TD></TR>
+</TABLE>
+<TABLE>
+<table border="1">
+<CAPTION ALIGN=TOP>Drilling Feeds</CAPTION>
+<TR><TD>Drill Dia.(in)</TD><TD>Feed per Revolution(in)  </TD></TR>
+<TR><TD>under 1/8     </TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER>.001 to .002</TD></TR>
+<TR><TD>1/8 to 1/4    </TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER>.002 to .004</TD></TR>
+<TR><TD>1/4 to 1/2    </TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER>.004 to .007</TD></TR>
+<TR><TD>1/2 to 1      </TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER>.007 to .015</TD></TR>
+<TR><TD>over 1        </TD><TD ALIGN=CENTER>.015 to .025</TD></TR>
+</TABLE>
+Example:
+/2 in drill, Low Carbon Steel
+Dia = 0.50
+Material LCS : 90
+RPM = 12CS/pi*D = 12*90/.5pi = 2160/pi = 687.5<br>
+Feed = .004-.007<br>
+<TABLE>
+<table border="1">
+<TR><TD>Answer:</TD><TD>687.5 RPM </TD></TR>
+<TR><TD>       </TD><TD>.004-.007 in. per Rev</TD></TR>
+</TABLE>
+===REAMING===
+Speed - 1/2 - 1/3 the speed for drilling
+Feed - 2-3 times the feed for drilling
+===MILLING===
+====Recommended Feed and Speed Rates====
+RPM = (12CS)/(pixD)
+Feedrate = RPMxfxn<BR>
+n = number of teeth<BR>
+f = feed per tooth<BR>
+<TABLE>
+<table border="1">
+<CAPTION ALIGN=TOP>Cutting Speed</CAPTION>
+<TR><TD>Drill Dia.(in)</TD><TD>Feed per Revolution(in)  </TD></TR>
+<TR><TD>Material           </TD><TD>High Speed Steel</TD><TD>Cemented Carbide</TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>Aluminum           </TD><TD>300-800         </TD><TD>1000-2000       </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>Brass              </TD><TD>200-400         </TD><TD>500-800         </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>Bronze             </TD><TD> 65-130         </TD><TD>200-400         </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>Cast Iron          </TD><TD> 50-80          </TD><TD>250-350         </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>Low Carbon Steel   </TD><TD> 60-100         </TD><TD>300-600         </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>Medium Carbon Steel</TD><TD> 50-80          </TD><TD>225-400         </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>High Carbon Steel  </TD><TD> 40-70          </TD><TD>150-250         </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>Medium Alloy Steel </TD><TD>40-70           </TD><TD>150-350         </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>Stainless Steel    </TD><TD> 30-80          </TD><TD>100-300         </TD><TR>
+<TABLE>
+<table border="1">
+<CAPTION ALIGN=TOP>Feeds for End Mills (feed per tooth)</CAPTION>
+<TR><TD>Cutter</TD><TD>Al. </TD><TD>Brass</TD><TD>Bronze</TD><TD>Cast </TD><TD>Low   </TD><TD>Med   </TD><TD>High  </TD><TD>Stainless</TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>Dia.  </TD><TD>----</TD><TD>-----</TD><TD>------</TD><TD>Iron </TD><TD>Carbon</TD><TD>Carbon</TD><TD>Carbon</TD><TD>Steel    </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>------</TD><TD>----</TD><TD>-----</TD><TD>------</TD><TD>-----</TD><TD>Steel </TD><TD>Steel </TD><TD>Steel </TD><TD>---------</TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>1/8   </TD><TD>.002</TD><TD>.001 </TD><TD>.0005 </TD><TD>.0005</TD><TD>.0005 </TD><TD>.0005 </TD><TD>.0005 </TD><TD>.0005    </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>1/4   </TD><TD>.002</TD><TD>.002 </TD><TD>.001  </TD><TD>.001 </TD><TD>.001  </TD><TD>.001  </TD><TD>.0005 </TD><TD>.001     </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>3/8   </TD><TD>.003</TD><TD>.003 </TD><TD>.002  </TD><TD>.002 </TD><TD>.002  </TD><TD>.002  </TD><TD>.001  </TD><TD>.002     </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>1/2   </TD><TD>.005</TD><TD>.003 </TD><TD>.003  </TD><TD>.0025</TD><TD>.003  </TD><TD>.002  </TD><TD>.001  </TD><TD>.002     </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>3/4   </TD><TD>.006</TD><TD>.004 </TD><TD>.003  </TD><TD>.003 </TD><TD>.004  </TD><TD>.003  </TD><TD>.002  </TD><TD>.003     </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>1     </TD><TD>.007</TD><TD>.005 </TD><TD>.004  </TD><TD>.0035</TD><TD> .005 </TD><TD>.003  </TD><TD>.003  </TD><TD>.004     </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>1 1/2 </TD><TD>.008</TD><TD>.005 </TD><TD>.005  </TD><TD>.004 </TD><TD>.006  </TD><TD>.004  </TD><TD>.003  </TD><TD>.004     </TD><TR>
+<TR><TD>2     </TD><TD>.009</TD><TD>.006 </TD><TD>.005  </TD><TD>.005 </TD><TD>.007  </TD><TD>.004  </TD><TD>.003  </TD><TD>.005     </TD><TR>
+Example - 0.50 in HSS two flute end mill cutting aluminum<BR>
+RPM = 12CS/piD = 12x300/.5pi = 2292 RPM<BR>
+RPM = 12CS/piD = 12x800/.5pi = 6112 RPM<BR>
+Feedrate = RPMxfxn = 2292x.005x2=23 IPM<BR>
+Feedrate = RPMxfxn = 6112x.005x2=61 IPM<BR>
+<TABLE>
+<table border="1">
+<CAPTION ALIGN=TOP>Answer:</CAPTION>
+<TR><TD>RPM Range:     </TD><TD>2292 - 6112 RPM</TD></TR>
+<TR><TD>Feedrate Range:</TD><TD> 23 - 61 IPM   </TD></TR>