ShopBot

CAM

• 2D Pathworks
• 3D Pathworks 3D or Rhino CAM

MCS

• ShopBot 3

Machine workflow

• Turn on the machine
• Turn on the air compressor
• Turn on the computer
• Run ShopBot 3
• Set XY 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.

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. 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.

External Links

• ShopBot wiki