Transform large sheets of wood, plastic, and aluminum into complex 3D furniture, precision-engineered parts, and oversized signs with computer-controlled accuracy.
⚠️ MANDATORY SAFETY RULES (Click to Expand) ⚠️
- Never Leave Unattended: Unlike a 3D printer, you must stay within reach of the E-Stop at all times during a cut. Friction can cause wood dust to ignite in seconds.
- Eye and Ear Protection: The spindle and vacuum system are extremely loud and can throw chips at high velocity. PPE is mandatory.
- Keep Clear of Rails: The gantry moves with enough force to cause serious injury. Never lean on the table or reach into the work area while the machine is “Enabled.”
- Collet Tightness: Ensure your bits are properly seated and the collet is tightened with the correct wrenches. A loose bit at 18,000 RPM is a lethal projectile.
- Secure Your Work: Use appropriate clamps, screws, or the vacuum table (if applicable). If a part moves during a cut, hit the E-Stop immediately.
Equipment Information
| Component | Model | Specs | Software |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Table | CNC Router Parts 4’x8’ | 48" x 96" Work Area | Mach 3 |
| Spindle | UGRA Water-Cooled | 2.2kW / Up to 24k RPM |
Software: Vectric VCarve | Autodesk Fusion
Start Up Instructions
- Clear the Table: Ensure no tools, screws, or debris are on the rack-and-pinion rails or the spoilboard.
- Power Sequence: Turn on the control box first, then launch Mach 3. Reset the E-Stop in the software.
- Home and Zero: Home the machine (G28) to establish machine coordinates. Jog to your material and zero your X, Y, and Z (using the touch plate or paper method).
- Dust Collection (Wood Only): Ensure the dust boot is attached, and the shop vacuum/dust collector is ON before hitting Cycle Start.
Shut Down Instructions
- Clean the Rails: Use compressed air or a brush to clear sawdust from the gear racks and linear rails. Sawdust buildup causes “lost steps” and ruined parts.
- Stow Your Bits: Remove the bit from the collet and return it to the storage rack. Never leave a bit in the spindle overnight.
- Power Down: Close Mach 3, then power off the control box.
- Vacuum the Area: Clean the spoilboard and the floor surrounding the machine. A clean CNC is a safe CNC.