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 <callout title="PPE Required" type="primary" icon="true">This equipment requires the use of eye protection / hearing protection / respiratory protection during use.</callout> <callout title="PPE Required" type="primary" icon="true">This equipment requires the use of eye protection / hearing protection / respiratory protection during use.</callout>
  
-====== Materials ====== +====Cutting Items====
-==== Cutting Items====+
   * Hard wood   * Hard wood
   * Soft wood   * Soft wood
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   * Metal   * Metal
  
-====== Shapeoko 3 XL – Glossary of Terms ======+====== Shapeoko 3 XL – Common CNC Terms ======
  
 Most definitions here are adapted from Carbide3D’s video series, with small changes for our machine and accessories.\\ Most definitions here are adapted from Carbide3D’s video series, with small changes for our machine and accessories.\\
 **Tip:** These are the basics you’ll need for your induction quiz. Links to the original videos are at the bottom if you want to go deeper. **Tip:** These are the basics you’ll need for your induction quiz. Links to the original videos are at the bottom if you want to go deeper.
  
-==== Core Concepts ====+===== Core Concepts =====
  
 **CNC** – //Computer Numerical Control//\\ **CNC** – //Computer Numerical Control//\\
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 The text-based “language” CNC machines read. Generated automatically by CAD/CAM software. You don’t need to write it manually. The text-based “language” CNC machines read. Generated automatically by CAD/CAM software. You don’t need to write it manually.
  
-==== Machine Movement ====+===== Machine Movement =====
  
 **Axes**   **Axes**  
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 **Work Zero** – Your chosen starting point for a specific job (usually a corner or centre of the stock). **Work Zero** – Your chosen starting point for a specific job (usually a corner or centre of the stock).
  
-==== Design Files ====+===== Design Files =====
  
 **Vector Graphics**\\ **Vector Graphics**\\
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 The routes your cutter will follow. Defined in CAD, turned into G-code in CAM. The routes your cutter will follow. Defined in CAD, turned into G-code in CAM.
  
-==== Materials & Workholding ====+===== Materials & Workholding =====
  
 **Stock** – The material you’re cutting.\\ **Stock** – The material you’re cutting.\\
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 **Workholding** – Clamps or other methods to secure your stock so it doesn’t move. **Workholding** – Clamps or other methods to secure your stock so it doesn’t move.
  
-==== Cutting Parameters ====+===== Cutting Parameters =====
  
 **Feed Rate** – How fast the cutter moves through the material (X/Y).\\ **Feed Rate** – How fast the cutter moves through the material (X/Y).\\
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 //Why it matters:// These three settings determine cut quality and safety. Carbide Create has safe starting values for common materials. //Why it matters:// These three settings determine cut quality and safety. Carbide Create has safe starting values for common materials.
  
-==== Tools & Cutters ====+===== Tools & Cutters =====
  
 **End Mill / Bit** – The cutting tool.   **End Mill / Bit** – The cutting tool.  
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-==== Machining Types ====+===== Machining Types =====
  
 **2D Machining** – Cutting shapes at a constant depth.\\ **2D Machining** – Cutting shapes at a constant depth.\\
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 **3D Machining** – Machine moves in X, Y, and Z simultaneously to create complex curves.\\ **3D Machining** – Machine moves in X, Y, and Z simultaneously to create complex curves.\\
  
-==== Safety ====+===== Safety =====
  
 **Emergency Stop (E-stop)** – Red button to immediately stop the machine.\\ **Emergency Stop (E-stop)** – Red button to immediately stop the machine.\\
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 **Dust Collection** – Removes chips and dust from the work area. **Dust Collection** – Removes chips and dust from the work area.
  
-====== More Info About This Machine ====== +===== More Info =====
- +
-These videos are a great resource for information about this machine: +
   * [[https://carbide3d.com/hub/courses/getting-started-cnc/|Carbide3D Getting Started with CNC]] - A text and video series that will give you a simple introduction to the world of CNC.   * [[https://carbide3d.com/hub/courses/getting-started-cnc/|Carbide3D Getting Started with CNC]] - A text and video series that will give you a simple introduction to the world of CNC.
   * [[https://carbide3d.com/hub/courses/jumpstart/|Carbide3D Jumpstart course]] - A text and video series that takes you through designing and making several projects.   * [[https://carbide3d.com/hub/courses/jumpstart/|Carbide3D Jumpstart course]] - A text and video series that takes you through designing and making several projects.
   * [[https://www.youtube.com/carbide3d|Carbide 3D YouTube Page]] - Contains a large number of helpful videos with guides and tips.   * [[https://www.youtube.com/carbide3d|Carbide 3D YouTube Page]] - Contains a large number of helpful videos with guides and tips.
  
-====== Usage Instructions ====== 
  
-==== Powering up the machine ====+===== Powering up the machine =====
  
-  * Log into the machine with your card/fob. The enclosure lights should turn on.\\ +  * Remove the padlock and turn the isolator to power on the machine, the enclosure lights should turn on.\\ 
-  * If the Raspberry Pi is not already running, press the silver button to boot it up.\\ +  * Is the Raspberry Pi isn't already running press the silver button to boot it up.\\ 
-  * Rotate the emergency stop button clockwise to reset it, if required.\\ +  * Rotate the emergency stop button clockwise to reset it if required.\\ 
-  * Open the machine doors and check that the drive belts look in good condition, with no cuts of frays.\\+  * Check that the belts look in good condition, no cuts of frays.\\
   * Check that there is no thick dust build up on top of the big silver gantry's.   * Check that there is no thick dust build up on top of the big silver gantry's.
   * Check that there is nothing left loose inside the enclosure that could jam the movement of the router.   * Check that there is nothing left loose inside the enclosure that could jam the movement of the router.
  
-==== Starting the Software and Initialising the Machine ====+===== Starting the software and initialising the machine =====
  
-  * Start the Carbide Motion software by pressing the raspberry button in the top left -> Office -> Carbide Motion\\+  * Start Carbide Motion by pressing the raspberry button in the top left -> Office -> Carbide Motion\\
   * Press the "Connect to cutter" button\\   * Press the "Connect to cutter" button\\
   * Press on "Initialise Machine". The router will move to the rear rightmost point first and will then move to the front allowing you to install the probe pin or cutting bit.\\   * Press on "Initialise Machine". The router will move to the rear rightmost point first and will then move to the front allowing you to install the probe pin or cutting bit.\\
  
-==== Installing probe pin ====+===== Installing probe pin =====
  
-First install the correct collet for the size you’ll be using: +The first step is to install the correct collet for the size of the bit you’ll be using. To change the collet, use a 17 mm spanner to loosen the collet nut on the bottom of the router. Press and hold the yellow spindle lock button (on the lower right of the router) to stop the shaft from spinning. Remove the collet nut and old collet together, then fit the new collet and collet nut using the same process in reverse.
-  * Use a 17 mm spanner to loosen the collet nut on the bottom of the router.  +
-  * Press and hold the yellow spindle lock button (on the lower right of the router) to stop the shaft from spinning.  +
-  * Remove the collet nut and old collet together. +
-  * Fit the new collet and collet nut, using the same process in reverse.+
  
-Then choose the probe pin that matches the size of the the collet you’ve just fitted. The probe pins are straight metal rods. Insert the pin into the collet and tighten the nut by hand. +Choose the probe pin that matches the size of the collet you’ve just fitted. The probe pins are straight metal rods. Insert the pin into the collet and tighten the nut by hand. Use the measuring guide to check the pin isn’t sticking out too far. Once correct, hold the spindle lock and tighten the nut with the 17 mm spanner.
  
-Use the measuring guide to check the pin isn’t sticking out too far. Once correct, hold the spindle lock and tighten the nut with the 17 mm spanner. +===== Clamping down stock =====
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-==== Clamping down stock ====+
  
 In Carbide Motion press the Jog button to enter the Jog Screen. You can use the buttons on the screen or the pendant to move the router around. In Carbide Motion press the Jog button to enter the Jog Screen. You can use the buttons on the screen or the pendant to move the router around.
  
 Place your stock on the spoilboard so it’s aligned with the grid. The spoilboard has threaded holes spaced 100 mm apart, and the grid lines are aligned with the machine’s X and Y motion. This makes it easy to square your stock with the router’s movement. Place your stock on the spoilboard so it’s aligned with the grid. The spoilboard has threaded holes spaced 100 mm apart, and the grid lines are aligned with the machine’s X and Y motion. This makes it easy to square your stock with the router’s movement.
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 Use the small stop blocks on one side to position the stock — each block has two smooth sides and two with small serrations. The serrated sides give better grip but can leave small marks on the stock. Use the small stop blocks on one side to position the stock — each block has two smooth sides and two with small serrations. The serrated sides give better grip but can leave small marks on the stock.
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 Use the Crush-It clamps on the opposite side to hold the stock securely. Each clamp has replaceable front jaws (smooth or serrated) for different materials. Loosen, but don’t remove, the front screw on the clamp. Position the clamp tight against the stock and bolt it down. Then tighten the front screw to push the clamp face firmly against the stock. Use the Crush-It clamps on the opposite side to hold the stock securely. Each clamp has replaceable front jaws (smooth or serrated) for different materials. Loosen, but don’t remove, the front screw on the clamp. Position the clamp tight against the stock and bolt it down. Then tighten the front screw to push the clamp face firmly against the stock.
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 Make sure the clamps don’t block the toolpath and use bolts of the correct length — too long and they can bottom out in the threaded holes. Tighten evenly so the stock sits flat and secure. Make sure the clamps don’t block the toolpath and use bolts of the correct length — too long and they can bottom out in the threaded holes. Tighten evenly so the stock sits flat and secure.
  
-======Walkthrough====== +====Walkthrough====
 Turn on isolator and boot raspberry PI. Turn on isolator and boot raspberry PI.
  
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 Then press start on next screen Then press start on next screen
  
-Spindle will move to front right and the screen will ask you to fit your first bit, fit bit, make sure bit doesn’t stick out lower than the bitsetter measurer. you might need to adjust height of dust shoe.+Spindle will move to front right and the screen will ask you to fit your first bit, fit bit, make sure bit doesn’t stick out lower than the bitsetter measurer which is the grey box with a silver button at the bottom right os the CNC.
  
 Fit the dust shoe, close doors and press resume. Fit the dust shoe, close doors and press resume.
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-====== When The Machine is Running ====== +Opening the doors whilst cutting pauses the job, you can close the doors and press start to resume where you left off.
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-The machine MUST be closely supervised at all times when running. This is to ensure: +
-  * The workpiece stays firmly clamped +
-  * The machine doesn't jam or get stuck +
-  * The extraction clears dust effectively +
-  * There is no risk of fire +
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-If you open while the machine is in use, it will pause the job. You can close the doors and press start to resume where you left off. This is useful if you need to remove detritus or check that your clamps are secure.+
  
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-Hitting the E-stop button will kill the power to the controller and spindle.+Hitting the Estop kills power to the controller and spindle. 
  
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