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4. CNC control MCS with operating elements

Front side:

Rear:

Plug Handwheel Connectors Status indicator "Emergency Stop" locking switch“

Connection for

communications cable to PC

pin plug to control

additional functions

(coolant pump, or similar)

Mains connection

Connection for

lathe mains

connection

Master

switch

Connection sockets for the plugs

of the stepping motors

Connection for rotary

pulse generator fo cut

threads (accessories)

USB connection

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Some Generalities in Advance5
2 The Technology of Your PD 400 CNC at a Glance6
3 View of the Machine with Its Elements8
4 CNC Control MCS with Operating Elements9
5 Technical Data10
- Lathe10
- Drives of the Tool Axes11
- Software and Stepping Motor Controllers11
- General Data12
6 Scope of Delivery13
7 Unpacking and Setting up the Machine13
8 Basic Tips on Setting up and Assembling the Machine14
- Connecting the Cabling15
- Additional Connection Options16
9 Installing the Software17
- Minimum Hardware Requirements17
- Installation Procedure17
- Starting the Software Nccad7.518
- Parameter Settings18
- The Status Display at the CNC Control MCS18
- EMERGENCY Stop / Lock19
10 The Program Nccad 7.520
- The Integrated Manual with the Help System20
- The Structure of the "Help Topics" Window21
- Search Methods21
- Contents21
- Index21
- Search21
- Explanation of the Icons22
- Online Support22
11 Important Note for Working in Practice23
- Simple Stopping of the Machine and the Emergency-Off Switch23
- Safety Stop, Lock23
- Direction of Rotation Switch23
- Room EMERGENCY off23
12 First Steps24
- Simple Test of the Machine24
13 Fundamentals on Working with the Machine26
- Fundamentals on Turning and the PD 400 CNC Lathe27
- Straight Turning27
- Grooving and Parting27
- Various Cutting Tools and Their Properties28
- Roughing Tools (1)28
- Finishing or Pointed Tools (2)28
- Right (3) or Left Cutters28
- Parting Tools (4)28
- Threading Tools (5)28
- Inside Turning Tools (6)28
- Inserting the Cutting Tool in the Tool Holder29
- Clamping in the Lathe Chuck30
- Determining the Correct Spindle Speed30
- Setting the Spindle Speeds by Shifting the Drive Belt31
- Machining Longer Work Pieces with Tailstock and Lathe Centre32
14 Service and Maintenance33
- In General33
- Cleaning33
- Lubrication33
- Adjusting the Play of the Guides34
- Main Spindle34
15 Disposal36
16 Errors and Their Removal37
17 Compilation of Safety Notes39
18 EC Declaration of Conformity41
19 List of Components and Exploded Views42
- Assembly Group 01 Headstock43
- Assembly Group 02: Bed with Drive for Z Axis46
- Assembly Group 03: Support with Drive for X Axis48
- Assembly Group 04: Tailstock50

Proxxon PD 400 CNC - CNC Control Unit Operation; MCS Control Panel and Rear Connections

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