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** Control Software | ** Control Software | ||
** Emergency Stop switch | ** Emergency Stop switch | ||
* Student can identify location of nearest fire extinguisher | |||
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* Start Shopbot from cold (control box and VFD) | * Start Shopbot from cold (control box and VFD) | ||
* Run warm up routine | * 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%20on%20bits.pdf http://www.shopbottools.com/Training/Videos/Info on bits.pdf] | * Select and install appropriate bit/tool - explain general uses of primary ShopBot router bits at CMS: [http://www.shopbottools.com/Training/Videos/Info%20on%20bits.pdf <u>http://www.shopbottools.com/Training/Videos/Info on bits.pdf</u>] | ||
** Compression | ** Compression | ||
** Spiral Up | ** Spiral Up | ||
** Spiral Down | ** Spiral Down | ||
** Straight flute | ** Straight flute | ||
** V-Flute | |||
** Planer | |||
* Zero X and Y axis using proximity switches | * Zero X and Y axis using proximity switches | ||
* Zero Z axis (to bed or material) | * Zero Z axis (to bed or material) | ||
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* 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] [email protected]] | * 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>] | ||
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Revision as of 20:36, 23 October 2020
ShopBot CNC Router Certification | |
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Version | 0.1.0 |
Approval Date | Draft/NOT APPROVED |
Prerequisites | |
Document/Printout | ShopBot CNC Router Certification |
Required For Tools/Shops |
Student: | |
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Trainer: | |
Date: | |
Version: | 0.1.0 - Draft/NOT APPROVED: DO NOT USE |
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)
- 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
- 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 [email protected]
Pass/Fail: |
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Comments: |
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Student Signature: | Date | ||
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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!).