Shopbot PRS CNC router: Difference between revisions
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* Safety | * Safety | ||
**Safety Glasses | ** Safety Glasses | ||
**Hearing Protection | ** Hearing Protection | ||
* What can go wrong (and what to do) | * What can go wrong (and what to do) | ||
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* Daily Maintenance | * Daily Maintenance | ||
** Spindle bearing warm up. | ** Spindle bearing warm up. | ||
*** The "C5" warm up routine should be run on the first job of the day. It runs the spindle at 3 speeds for 3 minutes each to warm up the bearings. | *** The "C5" warm up routine should be run on the first job of the day. It runs the spindle at 3 speeds for 3 minutes each to warm up the bearings. (When it doubt, warm it up) | ||
* Extended Maintenance | * Extended Maintenance | ||
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* Machine Control | * Machine Control | ||
**Turn on sequence | ** Turn on sequence | ||
***Log into computer | *** Log into computer | ||
***Turn on Shopbot big red and yellow twist switch | *** Turn on Shopbot big red and yellow twist switch | ||
***Insert Key and turn to "engaged" position. | *** Insert Key and turn to "engaged" position. | ||
***The VDF should light up, the spindle fan should be on. | *** The VDF should light up, the spindle fan should be on. | ||
***Start "Shopbot 3" program. | *** Start "Shopbot 3" program. | ||
**Jogging | ** Jogging | ||
***Keypad | *** Keypad | ||
***Arrow Keys + Page Up, Page Down(ctrl for fast jog) | *** Arrow Keys + Page Up, Page Down(ctrl for fast jog) | ||
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* How to leave the machine (be excellent) | * How to leave the machine (be excellent) | ||
** Machine | ** Machine | ||
***Turn off both switches | *** Turn off both switches | ||
***Remove Key | *** Remove Key | ||
***Remove bit and collet. | *** Remove bit and collet. | ||
***Place both collet wrenches on top of electronics box | *** Place both collet wrenches on top of electronics box | ||
***Remove all clamps | *** Remove all clamps | ||
***Smooth out wasteboard if you puckered it at all. | *** Smooth out wasteboard if you puckered it at all. | ||
** Post a picture please :-) | ** Post a picture please :-) | ||
Revision as of 17:01, 15 June 2014
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| File:No | |
| Owner/Loaner | PS:One |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | TBD. |
| Make/Model | Shopbot PRS |
| Arrival Date | 2014 |
| Usability | Not Yet |
| Contact | Elizabeth, Bart |
| Where | TBD |
| Authorization Needed | yes |
| Hackable | no |
| Estimated Value | $16000 |
| Host Area | {{{hostarea}}} |
Documentation
Certification Checklist
This is here as a checklist for proctors to follow when certifying people. It can also help remind you of things after you are certified. Just reading this does not certify you.
- How to get certified
- Safety
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing Protection
- What can go wrong (and what to do)
- Daily Maintenance
- Spindle bearing warm up.
- The "C5" warm up routine should be run on the first job of the day. It runs the spindle at 3 speeds for 3 minutes each to warm up the bearings. (When it doubt, warm it up)
- Spindle bearing warm up.
- Extended Maintenance
- Grease the racks
- Use Grease type: TBD
- Machine Control
- Turn on sequence
- Log into computer
- Turn on Shopbot big red and yellow twist switch
- Insert Key and turn to "engaged" position.
- The VDF should light up, the spindle fan should be on.
- Start "Shopbot 3" program.
- Jogging
- Keypad
- Arrow Keys + Page Up, Page Down(ctrl for fast jog)
- Turn on sequence
- CAM Software
- Running your Job
- Waste Board and clamping
- Collets, Bits, Feeds and Speeds
- Collets
- We currently have collets for 1/2, 1/4, 3/16 and 1/8" shank bits.
- Try to keep them clean and store them away from dust between uses. Dust between the gaps will produce runout.
- Collets
- ShopBot should not be used for...
- Metals other than aluminum
- Ripping lumber
- How to leave the machine (be excellent)
- Machine
- Turn off both switches
- Remove Key
- Remove bit and collet.
- Place both collet wrenches on top of electronics box
- Remove all clamps
- Smooth out wasteboard if you puckered it at all.
- Machine
- Post a picture please :-)
Authorized Users
| Qualified Member | Trained By |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Koprucki | Danger Committee |
| Bart Dring | Danger Committee |
| Ryan Pierce | Danger Committee |
| Nathan Ellis | Danger Committee |
