Avid CNC
| Avid CNC | |
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| Name | Avid CNC |
| Zone | Wood Shop |
| Reservation Address | Link |
| Reservation Calendar URL | Link |
| HOWTO Reserve Time on Equipment | |
| Owner | i3Detroit |
| Make Model | PRO60120 5' x 10' CNC Router Machine |
| Part Number | |
| Date Acquired | 09/18/2024 |
| Storage Location | |
| Authorization Required | Yes |
| Status | Down |
| Value | 14,977.59
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| Documentation | PRO Machine Plans and Assembly Instructions:
Toolpath, Use case and bit selection guide: http://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/pro/ with setup instructions for getting started https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/ |
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Contents
Intro
Features & Specs
Avid CNC Pro 60120 5’ by 10’ system with the following options:
- 6 x 12 Z-Axis Travel / Gantry Height
- NEMA 23 Stepper EX Control System
- 4 HP Spindle
- Universal Dust boot
- ER20 Collet and Nut Set
Software
- Vectric VCarve Pro Makerspace Edition. Makerspace edition includes free client software to design at home and bring to i3 for carving.
- Artsoft Mach4 post processor.
- Software is installed on Laptop next to CNC.
Rules
- Authorization is required to use the machine. See Training section below for details.
- DO NOT cut any material that is not listed
- If you don't know what a material is, DO NOT cut it. Ask the zone coordinator to help you identify it.
- A small number of commonly used router bits are available, however, it is recommended to use your own bits.
- Acceptable hold down techniques include double-sided tape, T-track clamps, cam clamps, pin nails. Screws into the waste board are not allowed.
- The consumables fee for this machine is $3 per quarter hour of job run-time. Check the display in Mach4 right after each job completes to get the time it ran. Deposit cash in Woodshop box next to mitersaw or Paypal button in Woodshop zone page.
- DO NOT change Mach4 machine settings.
- DO NOT leave the machine unattended while it's cutting.
- DO Not store any personal property (wood, tools, etc.) under CNC machine. Any personal items will be moved to Graveyard.
- At end of processing, the machine and laptop are turned off, all sawdust is vacuumed on and around CNC, and any covers put back on.
Training
Training will consist of 3 major steps:
Instructions
Assembly and operation manual: [1]
Draft of Instructions based on Orange CNC:
- When you first approach the machine, the computer and machine should be powered off, and the machine surface, gantry, and computer should be covered. If this is not the case, please inform zone coordinator.
- Remove the covers for the computer, machine surface and gantry and store under the CNC.
- Power on the computer and once booted, open Mach 4 from the desktop.
- Turn on the CNC
- In Mach4, press the "Reset" button located in the bottom left to reestablish a connection to the CNC. The CNC should now be able to jog in all directions.
- Load your Gcode.
- Mount your stock onto the machine surface.
- Install the proper router bit
- Establish the work coordinate system (WCS).
- Before turning on the spindle, make sure that the dust shroud is installed and the vacuum is turned on.
- Turn on the spindle.
- Run your Gcode.
- After you are finished using the machine, it is vital to the machine and it's future use that you return it to it's proper protected condition (computer and other equipment properly turned off, machine vacuumed for any dust, all equipment covered).
Maintenance Info
Coming Soon.....
FAQ
Coming Soon.....
ToDo
Clear out space in Woodshop Run 220 and 110 circuits Run connection to Dust Collection system Setup Computer station to run machine Determine Authorization Process Determine Usage Costs
Authorized Users and Trainers
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| User Name | Authorized By | Date of Most Recent Training
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