====== Sherline 5000 CNC mill ====== ^ Status | Sort of works (contact Jarrett, Richard, or Luke B for details) | ^ Training | Mandatory | ^ Hackable | Sort of (please keep usable as a CNC machine) | ^ Usage Restrictions | Members Only | ^ Owner | VHS | ^ If it Breaks | Put a "broken" sign on machine, post to Talk with details. | ^ Loan Status | Donated to VHS by John Craver | ^ Arrival Date | June 2010 | ^ Location | Workshop | ^ Champion | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]] | ====== Information: ====== Forum thread: https://talk.vanhack.ca/t/vhs-group-project-sherline-cnc-mill/2588 For regular mill's operation:\\ login: ''vhs''\\ password: ''vhs''\\ \\ For administrative tasks only the ''root'' password is ''hackspace''. ====== Safety at a Glance ======

CNC machines don't care what they're cutting, whether it is steel, or human flesh for that matter...

__Required:__ * Safety Glasses * Clamping devices (apply https://talk.vanhack.ca/t/vhs-group-project-sherline-cnc-mill/2588 liberally; better to have more clamps at moderate pressure than few at great pressure, to avoid damaging the T-slot) * an experienced machine operator (if this is not you, you must get someone to help you!) * long hair must be tied back __Optional (but recommended):__ * Face Shield __Not recommended (must have a reason why):__ * Hearing Protection (The CNC machine isn't very loud, and you will be able to determine how well a particular job is running based on how the machine sounds) __Prohibited:__ * Gloves, loose clothing (NEVER near rotating machinery!) * Unclamped Material (can be thrown off the machine!) ====== Safe Operation ====== ======= Startup ========== * With the power disconnected, clear all non essential material from the CNC working area. * Connect power. * Open the front door of the CNC cabinet to access the keyboard, mouse, axis power and PC power. * Make sure axis power is set to off. * Turn on the PC. * login: ''vhs'' * password: ''vhs'' * Start LinxCNC * Make sure the big red Emergency stop button is off (pulled out). * Enable the axis power. * verify that there are no loose wires and the machine appears to be in good working order * handle any warning messages that LinuxCNC reports. * Proceed with prep and cut. TODO: FINISH THIS ======= Shut down ========== * Quit LinuxCNC * Disable axis power * Logout of linux with the "shutdown" option * Wait for all systems to turn off * Disconnect CNC * Stow keyboard, mouse, and extension cord in CNC * Remove your tool(s) from the chuck. * Clean up the cutting leftovers. The next user thanks you! ====== PCB Milling ====== See [[PCB Milling With Sherline]]. ====== Notes for later: ====== - Machine zero, work zero and G28: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3gN5wqz2FE - http://reprap.org/wiki/4_Axis_TB6560_CNC_Stepper_Motor_Driver_Board_Controller 4 Axis TB6560 Controller board - Tool speed calculator: http://zero-divide.net/?page=fswizard - We have collets for 3mm, 4mm, 6mm and 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4" shank end mills. - We have a [[http://www.atlas-machinery.com/step-block-hold-down-set/|step block hold down set]], a [[http://www.atlas-machinery.com/milling-vise/|milling vice]] and a set of extra [[http://www.atlas-machinery.com/t-nuts-10-32-10pc-set/|T-nuts]] to clamp your work. - The upper e-stop button should work, but verify that it stops the mill before you begin any real operation.