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Contents
Table of Contents
PrefaceContact Information ....................................................................... 2Warning Notices ............................................................................ 5About this Manual .......................................................................... 6
Section 1: IntroductionIntroducing your Microrouter CNC machine .................................. 7What is CNC?................................................................................ 8Before Beginning to Setup... .......................................................... 9
Section 2: Safety FeaturesSafety Features Overview and Precautions .................................. 10Safety Features - Emergency Stop Button .................................... 11Safety Features - Interlock Guard Switch ...................................... 12
Section 3: CNC Machine InstallationUnpacking & Lifting your Microrouter ............................................ 14Deciding on a Site for your Microrouter ......................................... 15Levelling your Microrouter ............................................................. 16Connecting the Mains Supply ........................................................ 16Accessing the Microrouter Electrical Panels .................................. 16Electrical Diagrams ....................................................................... 17Connecting your PC to the Microrouter ......................................... 17Removal of Protective Coatings .................................................... 20Dust Extraction & General Wood Precautions ............................... 20Component Connection Schematic Diagram ................................. 22
Section 4: CNC Machine OperationUsing your Microrouter - Overview ................................................ 23General Layout of Microrouter Components ................................. 24Microrouter - Axis Definitions ......................................................... 26Switching the Microrouter On ........................................................ 27Switching the Microrouter Off ........................................................ 28Part Manufacture - Checklist and Tool Changing .......................... 29Part Manufacture - Overriding the Spindle Speed and Feedrate ... 30Part Manufacture - Table Vacuum Pump & Emergency Stop ........ 31
Section 5: Preparing Tooling HardwarePerforming a Tool Change ............................................................. 32Removing the Laminate Trimmer from the Machine Head ............ 34Setting Tools in the Laminate Trimmer .......................................... 36Refitting the Laminate Trimmer to the Machine Head ................... 38
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ContentsSection 6: Work HoldingThe Work Holding Clamp Rail Components .................................. 40Assembling the Work Holding Clamp Rails ................................... 41Using the Work Holding Clamp Rails ............................................. 43The Vacuum Table Components ................................................... 44Preparing the Microrouter Working Area ....................................... 45Fitting and Using the Vacuum Table .............................................. 46
Section 7: MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule and Charts ............................................... 48General Work Area Cleaning ......................................................... 49Lubrication Areas on the Microrouter ............................................ 50Lubrication of Leadscrews ............................................................. 51Lubrication of Sliderails ................................................................. 54Cleaning the Thrust Bearing Couplings ......................................... 57Cleaning the Datum Microswitches ............................................... 58Laminate Trimmer Maintenance .................................................... 61
Section 8: Machine ElectronicsAccessing the Electrical Panel ...................................................... 62Layout of the Electrical Panel ........................................................ 63The Denstep Motion Control Board ............................................... 64The Spindle Drive Board ............................................................... 65
Section 9: Technical SupportTechnical Support .......................................................................... 66Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 67
Section 10: AppendixSpecification of Microrouter CNC machine .................................... 70What is a Part Program? ............................................................... 71Composition of a Part Program ..................................................... 72G Codes List ................................................................................. 73M Codes List ................................................................................. 74List of Program Address Characters ............................................. 75Denford Directives ......................................................................... 76Understanding Offsets ................................................................... 78Configuring a Workpiece Offset ..................................................... 80Configuring a Tool Length Offset ................................................... 81EC Declaration of Conformity ........................................................ 83Microrouter Series Noise Level Test Results ................................. 85
Section 11: GlossaryGlossary ........................................................................................ 87
Section 12: IndexIndex ............................................................................................. 91
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Warranty Disclaimer.The Warranty on your Microrouter CNC machine will be invalidated if any modifications,additional ancillary equipment is fitted, or any adjustments made to the controlling deviceswithout prior notification from Denford Limited. Please refer to the information held in yourseparate Warranty pack, for specific details.Do not carry out any portable appliance testing (PAT) on any of the supplied equipment.
Maintenance Disclaimer.Always obtain permission from the person responsible for machinery in your establishment,before accessing the electrical control panel or Microrouter CNC machine casings to carryout any maintenance work. All work must be carried out by personnel suitably qualified foreach maintenance task, to avoid damage to both the machine systems and themaintenance personnel. Denford Limited cannot accept responsibility for any damageand/or loss that may occur through incorrect maintenance of your Microrouter CNCmachine.
Foreseen Use of Machine.Your Microrouter CNC machine is designed for routing hard and soft woods, certainceramics and plastics. In each case, the appropriate tooling, speeds and feeds should beused as recommended by the material supplier. Your Microrouter CNC machine is notintended for use with any ferrous or metallic materials.Facility is provided for dust extraction. Always use the machine coupled to a vacuumsystem.Do not attempt to use your Microrouter CNC machine for manual operations.Do not remove the router head and attempt to use it independently of the machine.If you have any doubts and/or questions regarding the specification, servicing, or features ofyour machine, please contact Denford Customer Services.Denford Limited reserves the right to change the specification and/or operating featuresregarding this CNC machine without notice or documentation.
Warning Notices
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