Download ETHZ COMPUTER MANUFACTURING MANUAL

III: Milling Procedures
3.0 Chronological overview
It is a good idea to develop a consistent method or order of procedures for starting
up any job sequence. The following is the suggested order of things, which are
outlined in detail in the remaining part of this section.
•
Make sure the machine is plugged in
•
Turn on the Precix computer
•
Place floppy in computer (if transferring with floppy diskettes)
•
Set spindle speed to remote
•
Home the mill
•
Insert end mill
•
Place work piece on bed
•
Move to origin ensuring z=0
•
Turn on router
•
Check all T-slot hold-downs
•
Set Z
•
Set Z origin Z-O and Z-M
•
Load file
•
Preview job output twice
•
Ensure that cutting speed button is selected in the speed override menu
•
Turn on dust vacuum located on gantry
•
Start