Safety Information
Safety Checklist
Certain steps must be taken before operating the machine.
- PLease wear appropraite eye protection.
- Please wear dust mask, as certain materials will throw up particulate matter that may be harmful.
- Please check with Geek In Residence on duty to see if there are any events/activities taking place to which noise would be detrimental.
Mention any important safety information here. For example, fire danger on the laser-cutter.
Important Reminders
Material information
Approved materials
- Wood - Plywood, etc.
- MDF
- Foam
Prohibited materials
If relevant.
Procedure
Setup
How to turn on the machine, any air filtration systems that need to be in place, any pre-cleaning that needs to happen.
Preparing Files for Mach3 with Cut 3D
The files must be prepped for Mach3 before running the machine. The current software used in the lab is Cut 3D.
- Using one of the available lab computers...
Running Machine and Software Setup for job
The CNC Router must be powered on and setup before continuing with software setup.
- Select appropriate bits and tools to insert bit into routers collet.
- Setup bed and secure sheet of material no thicker than your bit.
- Power on the Machine by plugging the power cord to the ...
- Power on the PC with the Mach 3 software. The Parallel port (control) and USB cable (power) are the main connections between the machines.
- Verify the E-Stop button is not depressed. The Mach 3 software will not start and will show a warning if it is pressed.
- Home the X and Y Axis by selecting the "Home All Axis" button.
- Manually home the Z axis by...
Troubleshooting
Any issues you run into, and their solution!
- If CNC Router Computer does not turn on. Please power cycle the machine by unplugging it or switching the power strip off. Please wait several minutes, then plug it back in or turn it on.