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tool:sherline_cnc_mill [2016/08/03 01:17] – Safe operations details++ i-make-robotstool:sherline_cnc_mill [2018/03/09 05:01] (current) – Added link to PCB milling with Sherline colorcoded
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 ^ Arrival Date       | June 2010                                                                   | ^ Arrival Date       | June 2010                                                                   |
 ^ Location           | Workshop                                      | ^ Location           | Workshop                                      |
-^ Value              | $2000                                                                     | 
 ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     | ^ Champion           | See [[tool:compendium_of_champions#tools|Compendium of Champions]]     |
 ====== Information: ====== ====== 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 ====== ====== Safety at a Glance ======
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 __Required:__ __Required:__
   * Safety Glasses   * Safety Glasses
-  * Clamping devices (apply liberally; better to have more clamps at moderate pressure than few at great pressure, to avoid damaging the T-slot)+  * 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!)   * 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):__ __Optional (but recommended):__
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 __Prohibited:__ __Prohibited:__
-  * Gloves (NEVER use gloves near rotating machinery!)+  * Gloves, loose clothing (NEVER near rotating machinery!)
   * Unclamped Material (can be thrown off the machine!)   * Unclamped Material (can be thrown off the machine!)
  
-====== Safe Operation Details ======+====== Safe Operation ======
  
-IMPROVE THIS+======= Startup ==========
  
   * With the power disconnected, clear all non essential material from the CNC working area.   * With the power disconnected, clear all non essential material from the CNC working area.
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   * Make sure axis power is set to off.   * Make sure axis power is set to off.
   * Turn on the PC.   * Turn on the PC.
-  * login: ??MISSING?? +  * login: ''vhs'' 
-  * pass??MISSING??+  * password''vhs''
   * Start LinxCNC   * Start LinxCNC
 +  * Make sure the big red Emergency stop button is off (pulled out).
   * Enable the axis power.   * 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 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: ====== ====== Notes for later: ======
  
   - Machine zero, work zero and G28: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3gN5wqz2FE   - 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 +  - http://reprap.org/wiki/4_Axis_TB6560_CNC_Stepper_Motor_Driver_Board_Controller 4 Axis TB6560 Controller board 
-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 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.   - 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.   - The upper e-stop button should work, but verify that it stops the mill before you begin any real operation.
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