7. Spoilerboard

Step #04 - Face Milling the Spoilerboard (1/5)

List of Components

ItemSpecQty
 Face mill25mm1

Tools needed

Spanner 30mm Spanner 22mm

Instructions

    Defining the Working coordinates

  1. Press on the "Home" button. home
    1. Press on the "XY zero" button to define this position as the working origin. xyzero
      1. Firmly attach the 25mm face mill using the two spanners

          Defining the Z reference

        1. Firmly attach the 25mm face mill using the two spanners
          1. Place the crocodile clip on the endmill shaft
          2. Place the probing device underneath the endmill on the MDF surface
          3. Press on the "Tool measure length" button
          4. Lastly, do not forget to install the dust shoe brushes

            Charging the G-Code

          1. Download this G-code.
            1. Load it on your control unit with a USB key or using the Shared folder of the Raspberry Pi.
              1. Press the “Open G-code” button Artboard 1
                1. Make sure the VFD control unit is turned on!
                  1. Do not forget to turn on your dust collection system.
                    1. Do not forget to turn on your vacuum table system
                      1. Press the "PLAY" button play

                        The machining time is about 30 minutes
                        Make sure all the screws have been removed before pressing the PLAY button. Make sure that your vacuum system is turned ON