Shopbot PRS CNC router
 | This tool is currently broken, please contact the area host for more information. |
| 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:PRS Maintenance Schedule.pdf
File:SBG00142 User Guide 2013 05 01.pdf
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
- Watch the forum for announcements or ask on that forum if no announcements have been made for a few weeks.
- 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)
- Spindle bearing warm 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 (see zeroing below)
- 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
- Run the C5 warm up routine
- Jogging
- Keypad
- Arrow Keys + Page Up, Page Down(ctrl for fast jog)
- Turn on sequence
- CAM Software
- Vectric V Carve
- Just the basics...separate class for advanced V Carve.
- On line videos
- Running your Job
- Zeroing X & Y
- With machine off slow push gantry towards X0 until it hits hard stops (optional)
- Turn on big red switch while still holding gantry.
- Jog machine away from X0 Y0 so machine will find switches
- Click X, Y zero button.
- Zeroing Z (top of work piece)
- Jog over your work piece
- Place Z zero plate on work piece under the bit
- Place clip on bit
- Test connection by touching plate to bit and watch for light #1 to light
- Click the Z 0 button (it will touch off twice!!!)
- Zeroing X & Y
- 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.
- If the collet nuts are not threading smoothly try cleaning the threads with a small brush, spindle threads as well.
- 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.
- Collets
- ShopBot should not be used for...
- Metals other than aluminum
- Cutting anything that requires coolant or lubricant (it will wreck the waste board)
- Ripping lumber (use the table saw)
- Thickness Planning (Use the planner if you can)
- Drilling holes with drill bits (a small end mill works better)
- How to leave the machine (be excellent)
- Machine
- Home the machine to X0, Y0
- Turn off both switches
- Remove Key
- Remove bit and collet.
- Place both collet wrenches on top of electronics box
- clean up work area
- Smooth out waste board if you puckered it at all.
- Machine
- Post a picture please :-)
Pre-Flight Checklist
- Did you home the machine?
- Is the dust collect gate open?
- Are you sure you have the right X, Y orientation for your file and material?
- Did you set the proper X,Y zero for your work piece on the Shopbot.
- Is the correct bit installed and tight?
- Is the key in and turned on?
- Is the dust skirt set right so it does not get smashed.
- Is Z zero set to the work top?
- Is the touch plate and clip returned.
- Is the material properly secured
- Safety glasses, hearing protection on.
- Start the job with the E-Stop ready to hit.
- Turn on dust collector ( I like to wait so I can hear that things sound right on the shopbot before turning on the collector)
Authorized Users
| Qualified Member | Trained By |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Koprucki | Danger Committee |
| Bart Dring | Danger Committee |
| Ryan Pierce | Danger Committee |
| Nathan Ellis | Danger Committee |
| Michael Skilton | Danger Committee |
| Arturo Duarte | Bart |
| Derek Bever | Bart |
| Everett | Bart |
| Vincent Colombo | Bart |
| Justin T. Conroy | Bart |
| Hugh Sato | Bart |
| Sergey Nekrasov | Bart |
| Valerie Moore | Bart |
| Patrick Schless | Bart |
| Tom Forajter | Bart |
| Todd Allen | Michael Skilton |
| Roger Moore | Bart |
| Tim Saylor | Bart |
| Hef | Bart |
| Jeff McBride | Bart |
| Maxwell ? | Michael Skilton |
| Samuel Swope | Michael Skilton |
| Khoi Nguyen | Michael Skilton |
| Brian Chojnowski | Michael Skilton |
| Josh Cooper | Bart |
| Andrew Camardella | Bart |
| Adam Glick | Bart |
| Yehuda Braun | Bart |
| Jeff Kantarek | Michael Sklton |
| Justin Miles | Michael Skilton |
| Will Garza | Michael Skilton |
| Clarence Risher | Michael Skilton |
| Eric Beauchamp | Michael Skilton |
| Jason | Michael Skilton |
| Eric Stein | Bart |
| ... | ... |