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=ShopBot=
 
==CAM==
 
 
*'''2D''' Pathworks
 
*'''3D''' Pathworks 3D or Rhino CAM
 
 
==MCS==
 
 
*ShopBot 3
 
 
==Tools==
 
===Currently load tools===
 
*1. wood 6mm
 
*2. engraving 60º
 
*3. alucubon and non-ferrous metals (aluminium) 6mm
 
*4. surfacing wood.
 
*5. alucubon 96º
 
*6. alucubon 3mm
 
 
''important. check it every time and try to maintained updated''
 
 
==Machine workflow==
 
 
*Turn on the air compressor
 
*Open the air valve on the machine side.
 
*Turn on the computer
 
*Turn on the machine
 
*Run ShopBot 3
 
*Set Z zero.
 
*Set XY zero
 
*Add a new tool in the toolpath. In case.
 
*Load the PathWorks file with the holding drillings.
 
*Run the file. Press Start.
 
*Hold the material on the holes using screws.
 
*Load the PathWorks file with your job.
 
*Check the toolpaths numbers are ok.
 
*Run the file. Press Start.
 
*Wait
 
*Done
 
*Clean the machine area. Vacuum Cleaner.
 
 
==Important commands==
 
 
===Set Z zero===
 
 
Run command C2. Put the metal plate under the machine head and connect the aligator grip to the tool head. Run Enter. The machine will go down and adjust its Z zero. Done.
 
 
===Set XY zero===
 
 
Run command C3. The machine will move. Wait. Done.
 
 
===Change a toolpath tool===
 
 
Run command 72 (press CN and then 72). The machine will leave its tool on its tool holder and will go to look for the new tool. Once the new tool is load the machine will move to the Z tool distance area in the toolpath. Connect the aligator grip to the tool head. The machine will go down and save the tool length. Done.
 
 
==External Links==
 
 
*[http://shopbotwiki.com/ ShopBot wiki]
 
 
 
 
=Precix Milling=
 
=Precix Milling=
 
==CAM==
 
==CAM==
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==Machine Operation==
 
==Machine Operation==
 
*[http://www.fablabbcn.org/images/Precix%20Milling%20Machine%20Manual.pdf Fab Lab Bcn Tutorial by Cesar Cazares]
 
*[http://www.fablabbcn.org/images/Precix%20Milling%20Machine%20Manual.pdf Fab Lab Bcn Tutorial by Cesar Cazares]
 
 
=Multicam Laser Cutter=
 
*[http://www.fablabbcn.org/images/OTF_Sept2010.pdf Machine operation tutorial by Astrid Lubsen]
 
 
=Spirit GE Laser Cutter=
 

Revision as of 20:43, 21 October 2010

Precix Milling

CAM

Machine Operation