04 - Running a Job

Click "Load GCode"

Locate your Gcode / TAP file and click Open

Verify that your GCode has loaded and the preview looks correct.

You may need to double-click in the tool path preview to regenerate the display after loading your gcode.

Using the JOG controls, move the machine over the desired origin position you choose during the CAM process.

Once the machine is positioned correctly over your X-Y origin, click the X and Y axis buttons to zero the axis.

Click "Display Mode" under the toolpath preview window until the display shows the outline of the machine along with the toolpath.

The crosshair indicates the current position of the tool bit in relation to the toolpath.

You may have to click "Regen Toolpath" after zeroing to update the display.

Make sure the toolpath and its orientation to the machine and material affixed to the bed all seem reasonable before continuing.

Follow guide 03 - Changing Tools to install the first bit used in your program.

As your program runs, when your program indicates a tool change is required the "CHANGE TOOL" LED on the Tool Information panel will blink and the program execution will pause.

Follow 03 - Changing Tools to change to the next tool in your program. The tool number will be indicated in the "Tool Information" panel.

One you complete the changing tools SOP, the spindle should be armed and the Yellow light on the light stalk should be illuminated.

When you are ready to run your job, turn on the dust collection system.

Ensure that the blast gate for the spindle in use is pulled OPEN and all other un-used gates are pushed CLOSED.

Click "CYCLE START" to start your program running.

The "CHANGE TOOL" LED will likely illuminate.

If you have already loaded your first tool, click "CYCLE START" to continue.

If you have not loaded your first tool, now would be a good time.