Difference between revisions of "Forest CNC Run Job"
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After your material is in place and you have set the appropriate home position, you can start a job | After your material is in place and you have set the appropriate home position, you can start a job | ||
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=== 1. Load Job === | === 1. Load Job === | ||
* This step will be to load the actual g-code file created by VCarve Pro | * This step will be to load the actual g-code file created by VCarve Pro | ||
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* Click '''ZOOM ALL (F9)''' to zoom out and see the full job if your job is large such as cutting on a 4x8 sheet | * Click '''ZOOM ALL (F9)''' to zoom out and see the full job if your job is large such as cutting on a 4x8 sheet | ||
* In the top left corner of the blue application you will see '''T=[number]'''. This is an estimate of how long your job will take. | * In the top left corner of the blue application you will see '''T=[number]'''. This is an estimate of how long your job will take. | ||
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=== 2. Run Job === | === 2. Run Job === | ||
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* Put on '''hearing protection''' | * Put on '''hearing protection''' | ||
* Start Laguna '''dust collection''' | * Start Laguna '''dust collection''' | ||
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* Click '''CYCLE START''' and the machine will start making noise | * Click '''CYCLE START''' and the machine will start making noise | ||
* Observe job in operation | * Observe job in operation | ||
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=== SUCCESS === | === SUCCESS === | ||
* Turn off dust collection | * Turn off dust collection | ||
* Using CNC Controls, click Z+ to move the bit away from your material and then X and Y controls to move the gantry away from your material | * Using CNC Controls, click Z+ to move the bit away from your material and then X and Y controls to move the gantry away from your material | ||
* Use secondary dust collection to remove any remaining dust / chips that the Laguna did not suck up | * Use secondary dust collection to remove any remaining dust / chips that the Laguna did not suck up | ||
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Revision as of 18:22, 10 February 2021
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WARNING!!!
NEVER leave the CNC machine unattended while the spindle is running. Use the emergency stop buttons if you need to stop the machine is causing damage or harm.
After your material is in place and you have set the appropriate home position, you can start a job
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Steps
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Visual
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1. Load Job
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2. Run Job
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SUCCESS
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