Shopbot PRS CNC router

Shopbot PRS CNC router

File:No
Owner/Loaner	PS:One
Serial Number	TBD.
Make/Model	Shopbot PRS
Arrival Date	2014
Usability	Not Yet
Contact	Elizabeth, Bart
Where	TBD
Authorization Needed	yes
Hackable	no
Estimated Value	$16000
Host Area	{{{hostarea}}}

Documentation

File:Shopbotassembly.pdf

File:Squaringshopbot.pdf

QuickStart

Authorization Checklist

This is here as a checklist for proctors to follow when authorizing people. It can also help remind you of things after you are authorized. Just reading this does not authorizing you.

• How to get authorized

• Authorization group size
  • About 4 (each person will run a job)

• Safety
  • Safety Glasses
  • Hearing Protection
  • Dust Protection

• What can go wrong (and what to do)

• How does machine work
  • Axes
  • Motors
  • Spindle

• Daily Maintenance
  • Spindle bearing warm up.
    • The "C5" warm up routine should be run on the first job of the day. It runs the spindle at 3 speeds for 3 minutes each to warm up the bearings. (When it doubt, warm it up)

• Extended Maintenance
  • Grease the racks
  • Use Grease type: TBD

• Machine Control
  • Turn on sequence
    • Log into computer
    • Turn on Shopbot big red and yellow twist switch
    • Insert Key and turn to "engaged" position.
    • The VDF should light up, the spindle fan should be on.
    • Start "Shopbot 3" program.
    • Open Tools...Spindle RPM Control menu (to allow RPM control)
    • Make sure collet is tightened or no tool or nut is installed
  • Jogging
    • Keypad
    • Arrow Keys + Page Up, Page Down(ctrl for fast jog)

• CAM Software
  • Vectric V Carve
  • Just the basics...separate class for advanced V Carve.
  • On line videos

• Running your Job

• Waste Board and clamping

• Collets, Bits, Feeds and Speeds
  • Collets
    • We currently have collets for 1/2, 1/4, 3/16 and 1/8" shank bits.
    • Try to keep them clean and store them away from dust between uses. Dust between the gaps will produce runout.
  • Bits
    • Use bits designed for the material you are cutting. Don't just steal a bits from the Bridgeport. They won't do a good job and will probably overheat.
    • For cutting out things, use the smallest appropriate bit. Using a 1/2" bit to cutout will just create a lot of mess.

• ShopBot should not be used for...
  • Metals other than aluminum
  • Ripping lumber

• How to leave the machine (be excellent)
  • Machine
    • Turn off both switches
    • Remove Key
    • Remove bit and collet.
    • Place both collet wrenches on top of electronics box
    • Remove all clamps
    • Smooth out wasteboard if you puckered it at all.

• • Post a picture please :-)

Authorized Users

Qualified Member	Trained By
Elizabeth Koprucki	Danger Committee
Bart Dring	Danger Committee
Ryan Pierce	Danger Committee
Nathan Ellis	Danger Committee