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=== Tool Anatomy ===
=== Tool Anatomy ===
* Parts of the Shopbot are identified properly
* Parts of the Shopbot are identified properly
** Spindle
** Spindle
** Gantry
** Gantry
** Rails
** Rails
** VFD (variable frequency drive)
** VFD (variable frequency drive)aaaaa
** Control Box
** Control Box
** Spoilboard
** Spoilboard
** X, Y & Z axis directions
** X, Y & Z axis directions
=== Pre-Operation ===
=== Pre-Operation ===
* Student can explain general safety protocol:
* Student can explain general safety protocol:
** Safety glasses, hair tied back, no flowing clothes
** Safety glasses, hair tied back, no flowing clothes
** Ear protection is recommended
** Ear protection is recommended
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* Student can identify 2 ways to stop ShopBot:
* Student can identify 2 ways to stop ShopBot:
** Control Software
** Control Software
** Emergency Stop switch
** Emergency Stop switch
* Student can identify location of nearest fire extinguisher
* Student can identify location of nearest fire extinguisher
==== Set Up and Control Software ====
==== Set Up and Control Software ====
* Start Shopbot from cold (control box and VFD)
* Start Shopbot from cold (control box and VFD)
* Run warm up routine
* Run warm up routine
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** Checks for clean bed first
** Checks for clean bed first
** Keeps screws clear of planned tool paths
** Keeps screws clear of planned tool paths
=== Operation ===
=== Operation ===
==== VCarve - Design and File Prep ====
==== VCarve - Design and File Prep ====
* Set job dimensions and selects correct location (bed vs material) for Z-zero
* Set job dimensions and selects correct location (bed vs material) for Z-zero
* Uploads a file
* Uploads a file
==== VCarve - Toolpaths ====
==== VCarve - Toolpaths ====
* Pocket
* Pocket
* Profile w/ tabs
* Profile w/ tabs
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* Calculates toolpaths and notes proper order
* Calculates toolpaths and notes proper order
* Saves toolpaths to desktop - include user name in file name
* Saves toolpaths to desktop - include user name in file name
==== Cutting ====
==== Cutting ====
* Opens file for preview in ShopBot Control
* Opens file for preview in ShopBot Control
* Opens file for cutting in ShopBot Control
* Opens file for cutting in ShopBot Control
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* Cuts piece
* Cuts piece
* Use oscillating multi-tool (or razor) to cut tabs
* Use oscillating multi-tool (or razor) to cut tabs
=== Post-Operation ===
=== Post-Operation ===
* Turn off VFD
* Turn off VFD
* Turn off Control Box
* Turn off Control Box
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* Close VCarve and ShopBot software - save your files to a personal thumb drive if you don’t want them deleted!
* Close VCarve and ShopBot software - save your files to a personal thumb drive if you don’t want them deleted!
* Close computer
* Close computer
=== Problems with the ShopBot CNC Router ===
=== Problems with the ShopBot CNC Router ===
Student explains proper steps to take when/if there is a problem with the ShopBot:
Student explains proper steps to take when/if there is a problem with the ShopBot:
* Double check work - if easily fixable (ie. general user error), then fix it.
* Double check work - if easily fixable (ie. general user error), then fix it.
* If not easily fixable or obvious: Turn machine off, place “Out of Order” tag on spoilboard, notify Front Desk immediately (if during Staffed Hours) and email Woodshop Lead at [mailto:[email protected] <u>[email protected]</u>]
* If not easily fixable or obvious: Turn machine off, place “Out of Order” tag on spoilboard, notify Front Desk immediately (if during Staffed Hours) and email Woodshop Lead at [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5d2a3232392e35322d1d3e313c2f3830323329303c36382f2e2d3c3e3873322f3a <u><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3641595952455e594676555a5744535b5958425b575d5344454657555318594451"><nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki></span></u>]
 
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Revision as of 18:28, 3 August 2022

ShopBot CNC Router Certification
Version 0.1.0
Approval Date 2020-11-03
Prerequisites
Document/Printout ShopBot CNC Router Certification
Required For Tools/Shops

Student:
Trainer:
Date:
Version: 0.1.0 - 2020-11-03


Certification required for: ShopBot (Wood Shop)

DO NOT USE THIS PAGE AS A SIGN OFF SHEET

Please print the document from the download link in the top right of the wiki page instead!

Training Check-Off List:

Tool Anatomy

  • Parts of the Shopbot are identified properly
    • Spindle
    • Gantry
    • Rails
    • VFD (variable frequency drive)aaaaa
    • Control Box
    • Spoilboard
    • X, Y & Z axis directions

Pre-Operation

  • Student can explain general safety protocol:
    • Safety glasses, hair tied back, no flowing clothes
    • Ear protection is recommended
  • Student can identify 2 ways to stop ShopBot:
    • Control Software
    • Emergency Stop switch
  • Student can identify location of nearest fire extinguisher

Set Up and Control Software

  • Start Shopbot from cold (control box and VFD)
  • Run warm up routine
  • Select and install appropriate bit/tool - explain general uses of primary ShopBot router bits at CMS: http://www.shopbottools.com/Training/Videos/Info on bits.pdf
    • Compression
    • Spiral Up
    • Spiral Down
    • Straight flute
    • V-Flute
    • Planer
  • Zero X and Y axis using proximity switches
  • Zero Z axis (to bed or material)
    • Student imparts difference between zeroing Z to bed and zeroing to material
  • Explains how to zero X & Y to specific, alternate location
  • Student fixes workpiece to table bed using screws
    • Checks for clean bed first
    • Keeps screws clear of planned tool paths

Operation

VCarve - Design and File Prep

  • Set job dimensions and selects correct location (bed vs material) for Z-zero
  • Uploads a file

VCarve - Toolpaths

  • Pocket
  • Profile w/ tabs
  • Calculates Chip Load using ShopBot Chip Load calculator
  • Communicate role of tabs, ramp, climb vs conventional milling
  • Calculates toolpaths and notes proper order
  • Saves toolpaths to desktop - include user name in file name

Cutting

  • Opens file for preview in ShopBot Control
  • Opens file for cutting in ShopBot Control
  • Turn on dust collector
  • Cuts piece
  • Use oscillating multi-tool (or razor) to cut tabs

Post-Operation

  • Turn off VFD
  • Turn off Control Box
  • Remove bit and return to bit holder
  • Remove leftover materials from spoilboard
  • Vacuum spoilboard
  • Sweep or vacuum floor surrounding work area
  • Close VCarve and ShopBot software - save your files to a personal thumb drive if you don’t want them deleted!
  • Close computer

Problems with the ShopBot CNC Router

Student explains proper steps to take when/if there is a problem with the ShopBot:

  • Double check work - if easily fixable (ie. general user error), then fix it.
  • If not easily fixable or obvious: Turn machine off, place “Out of Order” tag on spoilboard, notify Front Desk immediately (if during Staffed Hours) and email Woodshop Lead at [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5d2a3232392e35322d1d3e313c2f3830323329303c36382f2e2d3c3e3873322f3a [email protected]]
Pass/Fail:
Comments:
Student Signature: Date
Certifier Signature: Date

Certifer: Please scan this QR Code to email info@claremontmakerspace.org, and include a list of students who have passed this test.

Then, return this form to the front desk (even if the student failed!).

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