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--- tools:clausing_mill:start [2024/03/23 14:55] – [Turning it on and getting it ready to use] smartin015
+++ tools:clausing_mill:start [2024/03/25 03:45] (current) – [Video Demos] smartin015
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 The Clausing Kondia CNC mill is a machine that can cut machine nearly anything.  It is particularly useful for machining aluminum, brass, steel, and other metals.   You will need to know how to use CAD and a CAM program in order to create programs for this mill.
+Unfortunately, this machine does NOT have drip feed software installed so the program size limit is around 55kB. Drip feed would be a ~$800-$1200 software upgrade from Clausing.
+===== Video Demos =====
+Turning on the machine, referencing axes, running a job: [[https://youtu.be/rMbhekWVYJ8]]
+Transferring files from your computer to the machine: [[https://youtu.be/etF4qr3MlCc]]
 ===== Turning it on and getting it ready to use =====
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 Move the Z rotary switch so that the spindle moves upward.   If you see the spindle moving downward, don’t worry.  Just turn it the other way so that it is now moving upwards.   It will automatically stop when it gets to zero.
-Move the X rotary switch in the negative direction.  It will automatically stop when it is done.
+Move the X rotary switch in the positive direction, so the table starts moving left.  It will automatically stop when it is done.
-Move the Y rotary switch in the positive direction.  Once again it will automatically stop when it is done.
+Move the Y rotary switch in the positive direction, so the table starts moving towards you.  Once again it will automatically stop when it is done.
-At this point you may wish to set a second  zero that you will use with your program.  If that is the case, jog the machine around using modes 2 or 3 and then 9 for ‘zero set’.
+At this point you may wish to set a second  zero that you will use with your program.  If that is the case, jog the machine around using modes 2 or 3 and then 9 for ‘zero set’ - starting with X, Y, and Z negative.
 Turn the lever switches for the axes that you wish to reset the zero in either direction.
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   * When programming: use Source S1, dest T4 (catalog)
   * F360 post processor - delta dynapath
-  * Clausing has an air brake for the spindle, requires air line to be connected
+  * Clausing has an air brake for the spindle, requires air line to be connected. Turn Spindle Brake switch to Auto to engage, else to Off. Spindle should be set to Auto.
   * Use the "catalog" for loading programs
   * Feed override goes 0-150%. Feed rate should be roughly 20 IPM to start (conservative)
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   * Potential upgrades: more memory or a drip feed system (drip feed requires a $1500 firmware upgrade by calling dynapath) or a floppy disk emulator.
   * Spindle actual speed never matches on the display
+  * The display interface doesn't really understand lower case letters - so when you load a program with them, it'll have a bunch of umlauts and accents over anything not capital case.
+To run:
+  * Mode > Auto
+  * Press Reset to move to start of file. Using PROGRAM mode to examine code will change the next event to run. Be careful!
+  * Set feedrate override to low/stop
+  * With a hand over the e-stop, press the Cycle Start button. Slowly raise the feed rate override until you reach the desired speed.
+  * When the program finishes, it will attempt to move back to machine zero. If you allow it to do this, the machine will not enable jogging until.... ?
+Todo
+  * Adjust oil line so knee can travel higher
+  * Add a mark for 100% feed rate on feed rate override
+  * Play with the tachometer to check spindle speed vs actual