ShopBot CNC Router Certification

ShopBot CNC Router Certification
Version	1.0.0
Approval Date	2024-05-01
Prerequisites
Document/Printout	ShopBot CNC Router Certification
Required For Tools/Shops	ShopBot

Student:
Trainer:
Date:
Version:	1.0.0 - 2024-05-01

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

• 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 [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!).