Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
5
Time Required
- 04 - Run a Part Program 5 steps
User-Contributed Guide
This guide is not managed by the site's staff.
Introduction
Once you have your G Code program from VCarve, it is ready to run on the machine. This guide explains how.
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Export your program from the CAM software to a USB drive.
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Plug your USB into the port on the lower right of the control panel.
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Click “Part Program” in the top tool bar and select “Part Program Management.”
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Navigate to and select the part program. It will be in the "USB" directory.
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Click "Activate Part" to load the program in the controller.
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Alternately, click "Edit" to open the file in the text editor and manually modify or view the G code.
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Close the Part Program Management Window. Your program name should now appear in the "Selected Part Program" field.
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Click the "Block-by-block Mode" button.
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Use the keyboard up and down keys to navigate between blocks (lines) of code.
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Check that the notes at the top of the program match what you anticipate based on the setup:
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Tools and their numbers match what is actually loaded.
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The origin you set matches the program origin.
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Use the up arrow key to scroll back to the top of the program. Click the "Auto Mode" button.
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Use the switch on the control panel to turn on the dust collector.
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Also make sure the vacuum pumps are on and valves open if using vacuum work holding.
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Click the "Hand Wheel Prove Out Mode" Button.
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Ensure the controller is in "Auto" mode. Click the "Auto Mode" button if not.
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Click "Cycle Start."
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Rotate the hand wheel to slowly proceed through the initial moves of the program.
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If everything looks good, disable hand wheel prove out mode and click "Feedrate +" until the feedrate reaches 100% to continue cutting the part automatically.
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