Task Flow - Roland EGX-30 User Manual

Control Panel
rpm knob
This sets the spindle
speed (in rpm).
The functions of these keys
differ depending on whether
the key is pressed briefly
and immediately released or
held down for a certain
length of time.
Pressed
briefly
Held down

4 Task Flow

Follow the steps shown below to work with materials on the EGX-30.
1. Install and connect the computer and the EGX-30.
2. Install the driver software and set up the interface.
3. Use a software application to create the data.
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ARROW keys
These are used to move the tool carriage in the direction of the arrow.
Hold down the key for faster movement.
SPEED knob
This sets the cutting
speed.
SET SURFACE / TEST key
Pressed briefly: When the character cutter has been installed, this moves the tool up or down.
Held down for one second or longer: Performs test cutting.
PAUSE / VIEW key
Pressed briefly: Pauses operation.
Held down for two seconds or longer: Moves the tool carriage to the rear right (the
VIEW position) and pauses operation.
ORIGIN POINT / SET ORIGIN POINT key
Pressed briefly: Moves the tool carriage to the origin point.
Held down for two seconds or longer: Makes the present position of the tool carriage the
origin point.
4. Switch on the power to the EGX-30.
5. Load the material and install the tool.
6. Set the origin point.
7. Set the cutting conditions (test cut).
8. Send the data from the computer to perform machining.
SELECT key
This selects the cutting mode.
The LED for the selected mode lights up.
9. End operations.
10. Switch off the power.
11. Clean up.