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* Turn on pre-charge pump | * Turn on pre-charge pump | ||
** Check filter pressures = ~120 PSI, differential < 20 PSI | ** Check filter pressures = ~120 PSI, differential < 20 PSI | ||
| − | * Rotate nozzle slightly | + | * Rotate nozzle slightly (don't worry, nobody actually does this) |
** Counter-clockwise with respect to you looking down on nozzle | ** Counter-clockwise with respect to you looking down on nozzle | ||
| − | * Check if you have to rotate jewel slightly | + | * Check if you have to rotate jewel slightly (don't worry, nobody actually does this) |
** Counter-clockwise with respect to looking at top of jewel | ** Counter-clockwise with respect to looking at top of jewel | ||
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=== Programming Setup=== | === Programming Setup=== | ||
* File -> Import from other CAD | * File -> Import from other CAD | ||
** Ask someone who knows how to save in the correct format | ** Ask someone who knows how to save in the correct format | ||
| + | ** In Inventor, click on Save Copy As and select the .dxf format | ||
* Check that the drawing was imported correctly | * Check that the drawing was imported correctly | ||
* Set cut quality | * Set cut quality | ||
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* Save the drawing | * Save the drawing | ||
* Right-click Path and open in Windows Make | * Right-click Path and open in Windows Make | ||
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=== Cutting Setup=== | === Cutting Setup=== | ||
* Turn off pre-charge pump or move nozzle far out of the way before putting your hands in the cutting region! | * Turn off pre-charge pump or move nozzle far out of the way before putting your hands in the cutting region! | ||
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* Raise nozzle, put on muff, then return to Z zero | * Raise nozzle, put on muff, then return to Z zero | ||
* Check material type and thickness | * Check material type and thickness | ||
| + | ** The default tool offset is 0.015. | ||
* Have nozzle move to extents, or do a dry run | * Have nozzle move to extents, or do a dry run | ||
* Turn on pre-charge pump | * Turn on pre-charge pump | ||
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* Warn bystanders if necessary | * Warn bystanders if necessary | ||
* Start cut | * Start cut | ||
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=== Machine Shutdown=== | === Machine Shutdown=== | ||
* Clean out the muff | * Clean out the muff | ||
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* Spray down the machine and put tools and stock away | * Spray down the machine and put tools and stock away | ||
* Don't forget your USB drive! | * Don't forget your USB drive! | ||
| + | * If you changed any settings away from the default value, please change them back! | ||
[[OMAX|Back to OMAX Page]] | [[OMAX|Back to OMAX Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:34, 5 August 2010
Contents
OMAX Startup/Cut/Shutdown Checklists
Machine Startup
- Put a medical card in your pocket
- Turn on water supply
- Turn on air supply and check pressure = 75-80 PSI
- Turn on electrical and startup computer
- Turn on pre-charge pump
- Check filter pressures = ~120 PSI, differential < 20 PSI
- Rotate nozzle slightly (don't worry, nobody actually does this)
- Counter-clockwise with respect to you looking down on nozzle
- Check if you have to rotate jewel slightly (don't worry, nobody actually does this)
- Counter-clockwise with respect to looking at top of jewel
Programming Setup
- File -> Import from other CAD
- Ask someone who knows how to save in the correct format
- In Inventor, click on Save Copy As and select the .dxf format
- Check that the drawing was imported correctly
- Set cut quality
- Right-click Lead i/o and select Autopath (Quick)
- Click Path, and select the starting point
- Confirm the path. Click the blue blob to make sure your part is correct!
- Save the drawing
- Right-click Path and open in Windows Make
Cutting Setup
- Turn off pre-charge pump or move nozzle far out of the way before putting your hands in the cutting region!
- Clamp your piece in place
- Use extra pieces of stock if the clamps are not long enough
- Do not clamp too tightly – can cause part to bow and hit nozzle
- Use sacrificial material if finish matters
- Be careful not to cut your hands on the slats
- Move the nozzle to the path starting point and set Z zero
- Place a piece of 1/16" material on top of your material
- Lower the Z (by hand!) until it just touches the 1/16" material
- Move the Z up (by hand) about 5 clicks
- Make a home point and set the path start home
- Raise nozzle, put on muff, then return to Z zero
- Check material type and thickness
- The default tool offset is 0.015.
- Have nozzle move to extents, or do a dry run
- Turn on pre-charge pump
- Raise water level to about half-way up the muff
- Place hand on piece near edge to make sure it stays in place
- Warn bystanders if necessary
- Start cut
Machine Shutdown
- Clean out the muff
- Clear temporary homes
- Shut down computer
- Turn off electrical, water, air
- Return medical card
- Spray down the machine and put tools and stock away
- Don't forget your USB drive!
- If you changed any settings away from the default value, please change them back!
