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--- wiki:tools:jaxen_cnc_mill [2026/09/13 22:03] – colinl
+++ wiki:tools:jaxen_cnc_mill [2026/11/07 15:24] (current) – but colinl
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 | **Model**              | Mill: Grizzly G0619 [[https://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/g0619_m.pdf| See Manual]] (CNC Fusion stepper + ballscrew conversion) |
-| **Status**             | Being tested.  |
+| **Status**             | Operational  |
 | **Usage Restrictions** | Members with Training                                     |
 | **Training**           | Mandatory                                                 |
 | **User certification required** | YES - proof of successfully completing training                                 |
-| **Hackable**           | NO - Join #metal-cnc-committee                                    |
+| **Hackable**           | NO but... join #metal-cnc-committee                                    |
 | **Owner**              | Vancouver Hack Space (donated by [[https://talk.vanhack.ca/u/ccudahy| Chris / ccudahy]] )         |
 | **If it Breaks**       | Notify champion, put up an Out of Order sign              |
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 **As of 2026 Aug, with software backlash compensation enabled: users can expect accuracy of 0.01mm or better in X and Y.**
-Raw mechanical backlash before compensation: X: 0.08mm, Y: 0.06mm, Z: 0.16mm (Z needs to be investigated further).
+Raw mechanical backlash before compensation: X: 0.08mm, Y: 0.06mm, Z: 0.16mm (Z does not have an encoder!).
 === Rigidity ===
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   * Y: 130-180mm, depending on workholding.
   * X: 350mm (largest part size is larger: half the width of the enclosure)
-  * Z: 250mm (distance from chuck face to vice top)
+  * Z: 250mm (max distance from chuck face to vice top; you must subtract your tooling length)
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 ==== Speeds & Feeds ====
-Always set both cutting speed and feed rate properly to avoid tool damage and poor results.
+See the Jaxen operating guide for details.
-  * You can look at the Jaxen Job Log for examples of past jobs so you get repeatable results.
-  * There is also a tool on the Jaxen CNC PC for suggesting RPM and feed rates based on your job. Name????
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 ====== Maintenance ======
+For regular maintenance, see the Jaxen Operating guide. The following are maintenance projects that are identified to be beneficial in machine performance.
 ==== ToDo List ====
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   * basic door on front
   * tramming, squaring vice, and other mill accuracy verification procedures.
-  * Add encoder to Z axis, change driver to A spare or get new driver.
+  * Add encoder to Z axis, change driver to A spare or get new driver that supports encoder feedback. Impact: there is currently odd behaviour in the Z-axis, which may impact it's accuracy. It's not known for sure whether this is related to lack of encoder.
 **Non-Critical**