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RaptorX-SL Series 3D CNC-Milling/Routing machine
Assembly and Commissioning
Description
The machine will require some accessories which must be installed
before the machine will be ready for cutting:
 Controlling software, the machine is controlled by means of
software (e.g. WinPCNC, Mach3, USB CNC) on a Window PC
which connects to the machine via a RS232 serial port
 Tools, for cutting or working the materials or work pieces
 Accessories e.g. Tool holders, spindles, vacuum systems etc.
These may be seen here  Chapter 11 “Accessories“, Page 101 .
The work piece will be clamped onto the working table (Fig. 10/4). The
milling spindle will be mounted in the tool holder (Fig. 10/8). All the
movements the tool will perform are controlled via the controlling software (Fig. 10/6). Tool changes are performed manually.
The machine consists of a steel frame construction that is open to be
able to mount large work pieces.
The bridge clearance is between 50-400mm from the milling spindle
adaptor to the table top support struts (50/150/300/400mm, strut
heights are available as accessories).
When large work pieces are mounted on the floor up to a maximum of
850mm the X-axis travel will be restricted.
Controlling software
The files that will be run on the machine will be created in a CAD or
graphic design program. The drawing or text will be saved in either
HPGL/dxf, AI, etc. formats. This data will be opened in the CNCcontrolling software e. g. WinPCNC (optional) to be run on the machine.
All operational parameters can be set up in the software to control
feed rates, cutting depths, scale etc. The motion commands are given
from the software to the CNC stepper motors to perform the required
movements.
The four stepper motors X-, Y-, Z- and 4th axis will receive respective
commands from the software and perform the movements via the
gearing.
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