First steps WinPC-NC
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1. Please select your language english Bitte Maschinentyp wahlen Please select your machine type X Abbrechen J OK Confirm with OK The program is now initialized with the STERPCRAFT machine parameters WinPC NC e a J WinCNC Contro File Move Parameters Specialfunctions Help Upgrade Realtime USB Interface 2 a k i c Copyright Burkhard Lewetz 2013 E S B El 9 S N l Version 1 80 31U TZR S N 3913025 Stepcraft GmbH ncUSB 50001 0 000 0 000 0 000 10 000 10 000 1 000 online 0 stopped 1 1 STEPCRAF T 2 3 CHECKING OPERATIONAL READINESS After completing the software installation the machine is ready You can check the status of the machine via the LEDs on the control board on the back of the machine left to right direction USB module LED 1 control board LED 2 and LED 1 Si USB Modul LED 1 green Control board LED 2 green Control board LED 1 green Status on Status on Status on Win PC NC program was Sharing ok output stage Voltage is applied at 5V started USB interface is ready switched on emergency switch switched off Status off Status on Status on Win PC NC program has not Sharing ok output stage Voltage is applied at 5V been started or is not ready switched on emergency switch USB interface not ready switched off Status off Status off Status on Win PC NC program2. THE PATTERN DRAWING Open the File menu and then Open Navigate to the installation directory of the NC WinPc starter USB installation often c WinPc NC_ xxx and open the fileMuster02 pit gel ios J a2 Da x jalea Jo online 0 stopped o 13 X 2576 Y141 269 X 12 576 Y131 269 The file consists of an engraved pattern red line and the cut out of the work piece blue line 3 3 SETTING THE PARAMETERS Now open the Parameters menu and go to Misc and make the following settings 15 STEPCRAFT File Move Parameters Specialfunctions Help Uf Parameter 5 z o i s 8 x el Depth Plunge spd Feedrate 100 mm 200 500 mm Sek 350 mm 200 5 00 rar Sek Startendposition Scaling factors _0 200 Drigin T oollitt ooo I mm Toollift Zer point in file bottom left Language english The engraving tool 1 red line is to be set with a depth of 1 mm The clamped workpiece material has a thickness of approximately 3 mm in this example The cut out is thus a service of 3 5mm 2 tool blue line Note Numbers with decimal places must be entered with a decimal point The correct depth setting for tool 2 is therefore 3 5 In this example the pattern is made of plywood or plastic The in feed rate plunge speed is thereby set to 2 mm sec and the feed rate to 5mm s Set the scaling factor
3. for the sample file to 0 2 Thus the drawing template is reduced to 20 of the original size Set the Start End position as the Origin Tool lift 3 4 DEFINITION OF WORK PIECE ZERO POINT X Y Highlight the starting point on the work sheet with an X Make sure that seen from there from the front there is sufficient travel available to the right and to the rear at least 50 70 mm Open the Move menu and then Jog F5 and go manually to the point marked Move the Z axis at half maximum height 16 STEPCRAFT File Move Parameters Specialfunctions Help Machine co ordinates xX 99 265 Y 161 455 50 035 As a gt gt Mx a Taa lt el 7 lt KK Lil E Workpiece co ordinates X 89 265 Y 151 455 Z 49 035 ero point XYZ Zero point XY Move to P aah Zero point X Zero point Y Zero point Z Zero point 4 Park position online o stopped B o 1 1 After saving the machine runs automatically 10 mm higher in the Z axis tool lift The workpiece coordinates are then X 0 000 Y 0 000 and Z 10 000 3 5 TEST DRIVE WITHOUT THE USE OF TOOLS Now open the Move menu and go to Start F3 The machine automatically starts with the processing of the contour Make sure that the spindle can move in the work area without collision Please also note that for later milling the spindle start is much lower and a collision with the retainers or the Y rails should be avoided 3 6 PRE
4. IMPORTANT Read before using First steps WinPC NC Desktop CNC 3D System STEPCRAFT 2 210 300 420 600 840 ll Call for consumer information Customers from outside the U S STEPCRAFT GmbH amp Co KG Kalkofen 6 58638 Iserlohn Germany Phone 0049 2371 9748574 Email info stepcraft systems com Customers from the U S Canada STEPCRAFT Inc Original instructions 733 E Main St Unit 3 Date of 01 June 2015 Torrington CT 06790 United States Phone 001 203 5561856 Email info stepcraft us STEPCRAFT NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of STEPCRAFT Inc For up to date product literature visit www stepcraft systems com for customers from Europe or www stepcraft us for customers from US Canada and click on the service amp support tab for this product Meaning of special language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and their explanations deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings themselves do not eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property
5. PARATION OF THE MILLING SPINDLE Tension the milling tool in the spindle Make sure that you select the correct adapter sleeve so that the cutter is held tightly 17 STEPCRAFT The cutter should always be inserted as far as possible into the chuck After the mill has been clamped in the spindle set the clamping adapter if required in the 43 mm spindle taper of the STEPCRAFT The milling spindle is used in turn in the clamping adapter Lock the spindle in the spindle with the correct Allen key 3 7 DEFINITION OF WORKPIECE ZERO POINT Z Now open Jog F5 in the Move menu Open the sub item Move to and select Zero Point X Y The machine automatically moves to the previously stored X Y coordinates X Take a piece of paper put this on the work sheet and proceed slowly manually in the Z axis downwards towards the workpiece 18 STEPCRAFT Move the paper back and forth with your fingers Once the cutter touches the paper save that point again as the work piece zero point X Y Z File Move Parameters els Help F v co ordinates M gt gt 99 265 Y 161 455 gt gt iy Ly Vx a We al TAA Z 72 400 KK KK Ll E Workpiece co ordinates X 0 000 Y 0 000 22 365 i Zero point XYZ Move to P Zero point XY ero point X Zero point Zero point Z ero point 4 Park position 3 8 PREPARATION OF THE SAMPLE COMPONENT In preparation for the first test
6. Save to P X Stop Move to P t Exit online stopped Double arrows manual drive fast X Y axis at 30 mm s Z axis at 25 mm s Simple arrows manual drive slow X Y Z axis at 5 mm s 2 5 VERIFICATION OF THE LINEAR AXES NOTICE The machine must be noiseless and needs to move without friction and tension in all linear axes NOTICE If you have already levelled the machine you can skip this item and proceed with item 2 7 For checking please proceed as follows Place the machine on a level surface First loosen the screws of the gantry parts of the X axis see instructions 5 2 and 5 4 the rear see instruction 6 5 and the front see instruction 8 10 of the Y axis Move the Z axis manually to an average height Move the X axis manually to each end of the gantry and tighten the screws of each gantry part Now move the Y axis towards the back and tighten the screws of the rear panel firmly Lastly proceed now towards the front and tighten the screws of the front panel NOTICE If you do not reach the final position of an axis in this way then you must check the smooth running of linear axes and spindles To do this close the WinPC NC UCCNC or any other CNC control program and unplug the machine from the electricity supply The X and Z axis can then be moved by hand over the axis connector part 58 For movement of the Y axis remove the tooth belt cover part 75 and possibly als
7. damage AND a little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create a probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create a probability of property damage collateral damage serious injury or death OR create a high probability of superficial injury Safety alert Indicates caution or warning Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury Read the ENTIRE instruction manual in order to become familiar with the features of the product and how to operate them Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury electric shock and or fire This is a sophisticated hobby and semi professional product for advanced craftsmen with previous experience in the operation of tools such as electric drills routers and computerized tools like CNC routers or 3D printers It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in personal injury or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not attempt disassembly use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of STEPCRAFT GmbH amp Co KG or STEPCRAFT Inc This manual conta
8. drive please proceed as follows Check the seating of the workpiece plate Preselect the speed of the spindle to 15 000 rev min Turning the spindle on Now open the Move menu and go to Start F3 a enn Park position Jog Reference 19 STEPCRAF TT The machine moves to the workpiece zero point X 0 000 and Y 0 000 and then in the Z axis for the first step engraving red line down to Z 1 000 The work in progress is displayed in F Fg tgs o ri WinPC NC AW IT Bele soas s A a4 2 af x Of ejes oa eadal Progress indicator Progress li Feed rate 100 lt gt Spindle 100 lt gt T Run single step After completion of the work process the system automatically moves to the workpiece zero point Turn off the spindle and remove the workpiece Congratulations You have made your first workpiece with your STEPCRAFT Copyright STEPCRAFT 20
9. has not Release not OK off stage Voltage is applied at 5V been started or is not ready emergency switched on USB interface isnotready Status off Status off Status off Win PC NC program has not Release not OK end stage Power disabled been started or is not ready switched off power is not active USB interface is not ready 2 4 MANUAL TEST If the STEPCRAFT is in status 1 it can now be moved manually Note Another requirement is that the machine has been properly assembled according to instructions and all guides thrust bearing and the rotary screw are greased or oiled according to the maintenance plan STEPCRAF T Now open Jog F5 in the Move menu winec Nne a ne File Parameters Special functions Help Upgrade 3 H owl vl gl al 2 ero point AY Park position online o stopped P 1 1 ZN Confirm the implementation of referencing with No File Move Parameters Special functions Help Upgrade Bl e 3 Oo iS a Yl 4 2 Go to reference position first x Abort onine 0 topped STEPCRAFT Move the cursor over the arrow keys and move the machine carefully into the middle of the workspace WinPC NC File Move Parameters Specialfunctions Help Upgrade Bi ej e z o us al vl 4 2 Manual movement h achine co ordinates x 49 585 Y 57 880 Z 36 595 Workpiece co ordinates X 39 585 Y 47 880 endless ka Z 35 595
10. ins instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Age recommendation For advanced handcrafters ages 14 and above This is not a toy SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Should you encounter any doubts or require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us before commissioning of the system and or the spindle Our contact details can be found on the front page of this manual The term spindle in the warnings refers to your mains operated corded power supply and the spindle itself This could be a third party product or the STEPCRAFT high frequency spindle The term machine or system in the warnings refers to your mains operated corded power supply and the STEPCRAFT CNC 3D desktop system itself General safety precautions and warnings This tool is controlled by a computer Within operation it cannot be directly controlled Missing caution or program errors can cause unexpected movement Always ensure you fully understand the control program on your computer and how it affects the movement of the tool Always operate your tool indoors on a solid horizontal table or workbench Always carefully follow the manufacturer directions and warnings for any related equipment i e milling
11. o the tooth belt part 73 in order to check the axes individually 11 STEPCRAF T 2 6 REFERENCING Now open Reference the Move menu F8 File Parameters Special functions Help Upgrade Start SJ E l E Zero point XY Park position Jog Reference File Move Parameters Special functions Help Upgrade Teje 9 US s 2 8 2 Reference movement The machine now drives all axes starting with the Z axis successively until reaching the reference switch When the referencing is completed the machine seen from the front has on the left X back Y above Z 12 STEPCRAFT At the same time the reference for the machine zero point is initialized following Example is for STEPCRAFT 420 Realtime USB Interface c Copyright Burkhard Lewetz 2013 Version 1 80 31U TZR S N 3913025 Stepcraft GmbH ncUSB 50001 0 000 419 000 0 000 10 000 409 000 1 000 Note The actual machine zero point is front Left X front Y above Z The reference run is to be carried out regularly after turning on the machine and before starting work 2 PARKED POSITION The park position is the position of the machine from which it can be started after the completion of referencing and or after completion of the program run Drive the machine via the menu item Move Jog to a parked position of your choice The park position is then stored using Save to File Move Parameters Special f
12. r operate this product if you are tired ill taking any medications that impair judgment or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never spray ignitable liquids or any other liquid on this product Always keep hair and dangling or loose items well away from the insertion tools when the power supply is connected NOTICE Modification with non STEPCRAF T approved components may result in refusal of service by STEPCRAFT This is a desktop 3D system that can hold tools with sharp blades spinning at very high RPM or tools getting really hot Always use extreme caution and common sense when maintaining and operating this product If you are unsure about ANY function or procedure described in this manual DO NOT operate Contact STEPCRAFT product support for assistance Always ensure you are operating the tool at a safe distance 3 feet 1 meter away from yourself and others STEPCRAF T TABLE OF CONTENTS t ll 8 0 ch cee ee ee ee cee 5 2 Preparation of desktop GD SY SIS iecexiccsscttioniuarsdecsicatuativatsswausasvcuntluatedaasne a ia i 5 2 1 mstaling WSS OW ANS sssinsniosoie a 5 2 2 Connecting the machine to the computer ccc cece cece eeeceeceeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeesees 8 2 3 Checking operational readiness ccccccccceccsecceecseeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeesees 9 24 Manual test cc ccccccecceccecseceeceeeeeeeeeeceeceseeeeeeeesesseseeseeeecseeeceeseeeeceeeeseeseeaeeges 9 2 5 Ve
13. rification of the linear AXES ccc ccccecsecceeceeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeesecseteseeeeeeaeeeeeseeseeteeegess 11 20 21K 2 215 0119 oer E A ee ee 12 21 Parked 816 6 eee ee ee ee ee en ee ne R ene 13 3 Preparation of the first COMPONENL ccecceeceeceeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeceeteeteeeeeeseeeeeeeecseseetaeeaes 14 3 1 Clamping of the workpiece Material ccccceccsecseceeeeeeceeteeteeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 14 3 2 Import the pattern Grawing cccccecceceeceeceeceeceeeeceseeseeceeseeecseseeseeseeseeeeseeseegess 15 3 3 DEMING the parameters valiccinscs ceeceecieccscncineddentaceiedcivecadeceesdesddcnusedasebedseadccecadeesvedssdacedees 15 3 4 Definition of work piece Zero point X Y ccc cece secs eee eeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeaeeeeeseees 16 3 5 Test drive without the use Of tOOIS ccc c cece eeeceeeeeeceeeeeeceeeseeseeeaeeseeeseeeeeeaeees 17 3 6 Preparation of the milling SPINCIE 0 cece cc eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeseeeeenees 17 3 7 Definition of workpiece Zero point Z ccc eee cece eeeceeee ees eeeeeceeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeaees 18 3 8 Preparation of the sample COMPONENA cece ecceeceeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 19 STEPCRAF T 1 GENERAL NOTES This manual is intended to familiarize you with your desktop CNC 3D system and to provide you with all the information you need in order to produce your first milling work piece These inst
14. ructions equally apply to the desktop CNC 3D systems STEPCRAFT 2 210 300 420 600 and 840 referred to in the following as STEPCRAFT In order to operate the machine safely and professionally please read through this entire manual and all additional documentation provided prior to your first usage of your machine 1 Operating instructions of your STEPCRAFT system Operating instructions of your STEPCRAFT HF spindle or the documentation provided of your third party rotary tool 3 User manual of the CNC control software To minimize the risk of injury and or to prevent property damage only operate the machine and the associated control unit when you are sure you have understood all of these instructions in their entirety Should questions arise please contact us Our contact details can be found on the front page of this manual 2 PREPARATION OF DESKTOP 3D SYSTEM The following installation and testing instructions only applies to machines with a USB interface and USB software WinPc NC Starter or WinPc USB For buyers of the machine with a parallel port in Chapter 2 only section 2 5 is relevant 2 1 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Note Win PC NC starter comes with a desktop 3D system Please connect this to the computer only when the software is completely installed and thus the necessary drivers have been copied The installation of WinPc NC is an easy to use set up program Please insert the CD into the drive and wait for the au
15. spindles 3D print heads drag knifes etc Always keep the product related tools small parts and electrical components out of the reach of children Always keep children well out of the vicinity of this product Always keep hair secured above your shoulders so it cannot get caught in the linear guides or the rotating tools Continued on next page STEPCRAF T Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for the purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics Never maintain and operate this product at poor light settings Always ensure all clamping accessories for insertion tool machine guided tool and work piece are secure before usage Always store product in a dry temperate and secure location Do not touch the insertion tools or motors as they can become extremely hot during use Do not operate this tool outside Always ensure the emergency switch is properly set before operating Always ensure you understand the product and how to operate it Only use STEPCRAFT approved replacement parts and accessories for this product Never place any portion of the tool or the related accessories in your mouth as it could cause serious injury Never operate your desktop 3D system with a computer operated on battery Never connect the tool unless using or testing the tool Do not perform maintenance with the power supply installed Neve
16. theless itis impossible to give a I accept the agreement I do not accept the agreement English STEPCRAFT Select the installation directory start menu folder and finish the installation by clicking Finish Select Destination Location Where should Win PC NC Starter be installed D Setup will install Win PC NC Starter into the following folder To continue dick Next If you would like to select a different folder dick Browse C WinPC NC_Starter Atleast 21 4 MB of free disk space is required English Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts l Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder To continue dick Next If you would like to select a different folder dick Browse T A STEPCRAFT Completing the Win PC NC Starter Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing Win PC NC Starter on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup View readme txt The software installation is now complete 2 2 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE COMPUTER After completing the software installation connect the AC adapter to the power supply and the STEPCRAFT on desktop 3D system Connect the machine with the enclosed USB cable to the computer and launch the program Win PC NC starter USB via the icon on your desktop Select the language and your machine type WinPC NC Bitte w hlen Sie die Sprache
17. tomatic installation to start Should this not start within a few seconds run the SETUP EXE program from the CD Automatische Wiedergat f So Immer f r Software und Spiele durchf hren Programm installieren oder ausfGhren Allgemeine Optionen Ordner ffnen um Dateien anzuzeigen mit Windows Explore Weitere Optionen fir die automatische Wiedergabe in der Systemsteuerung anzeigen Select your language and press OK to confirm STEPCRAFT Setup Sprache auswahlen Wahlen Sie die Sprache aus die wahrend der Installation benutzt werden soll Welcome to the Win PC NC Starter Setup Wizard This will install Win PC NC Starter on your computer It is recommended that you dose all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup 5 Setup Win PC NC License Agreement Please read the following important information before continuing Please read the following License Agreement You must accept the terms of this agreement before continuing with the installation Lawful purchase of the CD diskette and the manual conveys permission for one person to utilise the WinPC NC control program Copying the diskette and the manual or changing any of the individual files or elements of the manual are forbidden The authors reserve all rights to the programs and to the manual in particular the copyright This control program has undergone extremely thorough testing Never
18. unctions F X A gt gt 87 085 316 810 aoe L 50 035 y Ak TA y viy J zy Workpiece co ordinates Xx 77 085 Y 306 810 fondes El 49 035 Zero point XYZ Move to P Zero point XY Zero point X Zero point Y Zero point Z Zero point 4 Park position enine o stopped i 13 STEPCRAFT Whether the machine is to move to the park position e g after performance of referencing is set in the menu under Parameters Misc Start end position File Move Parameters Spei Plunge spd Feedrate mm sog sog mim Sek 5 00 5 00 ron Sek Scaling factors 1 O00 Toollift 1 0 00 tm Language english XM Abort ee Save online o stopped P 3 PREPARATION OF THE FIRST COMPONENT For further implementing the first step instruction you need the following materials Spindle eg Proxxon IBS E with clamping adapter or alternative spindle Cutters for woodworking spiral cut with 1 mm diameter or similar tool Offer worktop e g out of MDF Workpiece material such as plywood with a thickness of 3 mm Alternatively you can perform your first test with a pen plotter 3 1 CLAMPING OF THE WORKPIECE MATERIAL First you put the offer worktop and then the work piece material on the machine table With the accompanying retainers from the STEPCRAFT fix the two plates on the machine table The screws have to only be tightened by hand 14 STEPCRAF T 3 2 IMPORT
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