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Operating instructions Desktop CNC-/3D-System STEPCRAFT 2 – 210/300/420/600/840 Original operating instructions Date of: July 18 2016...
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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 & support tab for this product.
ONTENTS General notes ........................6 Information and explanations for the operating instructions ........6 Additional instructions / manuals ................6 Description of the machine ..................6 Intended use ......................7 Safety ..........................7 General notes......................7 Responsibility of the operator and working safety .............7 Personal protective equipment .................8 Environmental conditions ..................8 Commissioning of the system control and the system-guided tools ......8 Operator ........................9...
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Optional accessory ....................14 Technical data ....................... 14 Dimensions and weight ..................14 Drive of the machine ....................15 Other specifications ....................15 Spare parts ......................16 Pin assignment charts of unit control / optional modules ........16 6.5.1 Parallel port LPT-adapter (X1) ................. 16 6.5.2 Connector external signals / Sub-D 15 (X2) ...........
This manual is applicable for the desktop CNC-/3D-systems STEPCRAFT 210, STEPCRAFT 300, STEPCRAFT 420, STEPCRAFT 600 and STEPCRAFT 840, hereafter referred to as STEPCRAFT.
1.4 I NTENDED USE The STEPCRAFT machine series is designed for private users (e.g. model-makers) and piece productions or productions of small series in the industrial area. It is not suitable for the production of large series or to integrate it in production lines The torsion-resistant structure allows to process plastic materials, wood and non-ferrous metals.
WARNING: - In particular when performing setting works on the machine or the control or on the system-guided tools, i.e. milling spindle, 3D print head, please disconnect the machine from the mains! - Do not touch the insertion tools or motors as they can become extremely hot during use. - Always make sure to have sufficient clearance to the mobile parts (guiding, milling cutters, shafts) and never grasp with your hand into the machine.
WARNING: The emergency-stop switch can only affect the standstill of all components if they are connected. This is ensured if you use the milling spindles and the controller made by STEPCRAFT. CAUTION: If you use any third party products such as e.g. another controller you are responsible yourself to connect the Emergency-Stop switch professionally with your controller.
43.0 mm / 1.69 inch tool seat e.g. for milling spindle, hot cutter, engraving point X-axis guiding for driving and axis guiding Y-axis guiding for driving and axis guiding, incl. inspection flap for cleaning and maintenance Z-axis guiding for driving and axis guiding Step motor X-axis to move the slide of the X-axis Step motor Z-axis to move the slide of the Z-axis Emergency-Stop switch to stop the machine quickly (only in emergency situations)
4.4 O PTIONAL ACCESSORY CAUTION: If you use any accessory which was not made or sold by STEPCRAFT please check if it is compatible with your system before the first use. In case of doubts please contact the corresponding manufacturer, if required.
(see item 3.1, position 2). Dimensions of the original machine table: Typ of machine Length Width Thickness STEPCRAFT 210 290 mm / 222 mm / 8 mm / 11.4 inch 8.3 inch 0.31 inch...
Admissible work piece size: Type of machine Clamping length Clamping width STEPCRAFT 210 290 mm / 210 mm / 11.4 inch 8.3 inch STEPCRAFT 300 380 mm / 222 mm / 14.96 inch 8.74 inch STEPCRAFT 420 500 mm / 312 mm / 19.69 inch...
For any further questions regarding the control software please contact the corresponding software developer. 5.6 O PTIONAL ACCESSORY Please find additional accessories in our online shop at www.stepcraft-systems.com or www.stepcraft.us of your STEPCRAFT such as: System-guided tools, e.g. drilling / milling spindle, cutting knife, plotter pen, engraving point, hot cutter, 3D print heads Extension of the modular unit control e.g.
The axes of the machine are driven by means of bipolar stepper motors. All used motors have 1.8°/full step. They are connected to the drive shafts via axial coupling. The machine is equipped with round threaded spindles TR8x2 with a feed/rotation of 2.0 mm (STEPCRAFT 210) or TR10x3 with a feed/rotation of 3.0 mm (STEPCRAFT 300 to 840).
WARNING: In case of improper handling of the machine there is a high risk of injury! 8.2 M AINTENANCE WORKS NOTICE: Always thoroughly handle your STEPCRAFT in order to enjoy working with it for a long time. Regular maintenance crucially influences the service life of your machine. Therefore please perform the following maintenance:...
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Lubrication of linear tracks and lead screws must be carried out with supplied grease from STEPCRAFT: Klüber Microlube GL 261 or other with similar specifications. Apply grease on positions marked as mentioned: 1. All guide areas have to be adequately greased before the machine can be put into service 2.
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You must include this request with your items submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. STEPCRAFT accepts money orders cashier´s checks, as well as credit cards and PayPal payment. By submitting any item to STEPCRAFT for service, you are agreeing to STEPCRAFT`s Terms and Conditions found on our website (see item 10.1).
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