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You are now ready to either run a conversational program or execute a gcode program created using fusion or other CAM program

Machine Usage

•  Setup Stock
  1. If using the vise
     1. Make sure that the stock is held securely and is set square to either a parallel bar or the bottom of the vise
     2. Make sure you CAM accounts for all fixtures and will not cut into the vise or vise jaws
  2. If using other fixture
     1. Use a substrate under your material to ensure you do not cut into the table.  A new replacement table is expensive and if damaged is the responsibility of the user to replace.

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•  Measure and set X0, Y0, Z0 (Critical to success and not damaging the machine)
  1. Hamier Probe  (most accurate and preferred method)
     1. Insert Hamier probe into collet
     2. Move probe to Z0 as trained.  Make sure to move in slow movements to ensure you dont break the tip.  A broken tip is a $45 charge
     3. Set Z0
     4. Repeat for Y axis.  Remember to always have Y0 be the back jaw of the vise unless there is a reason to set Y in another location
     5. Repeat for X axis.  
  2. Manually
     1. Select the tool being used in path pilot
     2. Locate tool at X0, Y0, Z0 
     3. Update X0, Y0, Z0 in path pilot
•   Load Gcode from USB drive or conversational program
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Machine Shutdown

•  Remove tool from collet and replace with the the an empty tool holder.  Never leave the collet empty  this will damage the power drawbar and collet
•  Remove any parallels and other attachments from the vise and table
•  Clean all chips from the table and vise
•  Clean all chips from the baffels and back of the machine.  This might require moving the table to front and back of the machine
•  If the chips are deep in the pans use the chip scoop and trash can on the left hand side of the machine
•  Use the shop vac to clean chips from the trays.
•  EStop the machine
•  Select Exit in Path Pilot and wait for computer to allow for shutdown
•  Shutdown the machine using the power on the right hand side of the cabinet
•  Shut of the air compressor behind the machine

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