docs.carbide3d.com
mills: docs.carbide3d.com/support/supportles/S3_feeds_250.pdf
Troubleshooting and How To Guides
Can’t Connect to Machine or Jog: docs.carbide3d.com/software-faq/can-t-connect-to-machine-or-jog
Tightening Eccentric Nuts to Tension V-Wheels: docs.carbide3d.com/support/tensioning-eccentrics
Power Supply Usage (Is it Working?): docs.carbide3d.com/shapeoko-faq/power-supply-usage
Glossary of Terms
Collet:
Eccentric Nut:
with V-wheels to apply tension at the V-rail and eliminate carriage slop.
End Mill or End Mill Cutter: Cutting tools used by a CNC machine. End mills are similar to drill bits, though, typically
Learn more about end mills here: docs.carbide3d.com/tutorials/tutorial-tooling.
G-code:
location, what paths to take, etc.
Gantry:
PEM Nut:
mounting points in thin sheet metal.
Slop:
Toolpath: A toolpath is the “route” the cutting tool will follow as it shapes the workpiece. We use Carbide Create,
Working Envelope:
and Z. This may extend beyond the Shapeoko’s front endplate.
Workpiece: A workpiece is a stock piece, the sheet of material to be milled.
Machine-Use Log
It is good practice to keep a log of machine usage so you can track when adjustments are made, fasteners
determine when end mills should be relegated to rough work, resharpened, or recycled and replaced. A log is
Project Name
Setup Notes
Image
Material 1
Material 2
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Start Time
End Time
Total Project Time Total Machine Hours
Operations and Maintenance Checklist
F Workpiece Secure F PPE F Router F Lubrication F Wiring
F Work Area Clear F Dust Extraction F V-wheels F Tram F Proximity Switches
F End Mill Secure F Touch Probe F V-rails F Level F Stepper Motors
F Collet Condition F Emergency Stop F Belts F Square F Bolts/Screws
End Mill RPM Feed Rate Time (hours / minutes)
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Total Cutter Time
Tool Chain
1.
2.
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