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- Page 1 USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 FOR THE MOST RECENT MANUALS, DRIVERS, AND OTHER SOFTWARE, PLEASE VISIT www.cncstoneshark.com *Information in this manual is subject to change without notice* CNC STONE SHARK is a registered trademark of Next Wave Automation. Ready2Design Software copyright by Next Wave Automation. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: To Our Customers
CNC system. This manual tells you more about your CNC STONE SHARK system and how to operate and maintain it. Please read the manual carefully. The manual also includes our warranty and important safety information. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Safety .............................. 4 Emergency Stop .......................... 4 Operations Safety Instructions ....................5 CNC STONE SHARK Hardware and Project Safety Instructions ..........6 Overview ............................6 General – The CNC STONE SHARK ....................6 CNC Stone Shark Controller and LCD Pendant ................7 CNC STONE SHARK Assembly Instructions .................. -
Page 5: Warranty
STONE SHARK machine or any portion of the CNC STONE SHARK machine is modified without the prior written permission of Next Wave Automation, LLC, or if the CNC STONE SHARK machine is located or has been used outside the country of residence of the authorized CNC STONE SHARK machine distributor from whom the CNC STONE SHARK machine was purchased. -
Page 6: Safety
There are two ways you can immediately stop your CNC STONE SHARK. CNC STONE SHARK users should employ a surge suppress power strip with an on/off switch. The first is the red STOP button on the CNC STONE SHARK Pendant screen when the unit is running. Pause and Stop on the CNC STONE SHARK The second is either the on/off switch or the red Emergency Stop button on top of the CNC STONE SHARK pendant. -
Page 7: Operations Safety Instructions
Let the machine and spindle come to a complete stop before reaching near the cutting area. Make sure that power is not applied to the spindle or the CNC STONE SHARK while positioning it on the work piece or changing the bit. -
Page 8: Cnc Stone Shark Hardware And Project Safety Instructions
You may also want to use a dedicated electrical circuit for the CNC STONE SHARK. Turning on another power tool on the same leg may cause a momentary change in the power supplied to the CNC STONE SHARK and cause electrical interference result in an erratic behavior. -
Page 9: Cnc Stone Shark Controller And Lcd Pendant
CNC Stone Shark Controller and LCD Pendant The CNC STONE SHARK LCD Pendant contains the E-Stop for powering on and off as well as stopping the machine in an emergency. It also controls the movement of the X, Y, and Z axis as well as runs the project’s tap file saved from the Ready2Design software when input via a flash drive. -
Page 10: Cnc Stone Shark Assembly Instructions
Stone Shark Incremental Diamond Cutters (If purchased with machine) Applying power to the Controller Interface. • Plug the CNC STONE SHARK Controller into a 20 amp / 120V AC wall outlet, power strip, or surge protector. • You will hear a slight bumping noise coming from each of the motors when power is initially supplied. -
Page 11: Registering Your Cnc Stone Shark
Registering your CNC STONE SHARK Once you power up your CNC STONE SHARK, you will see a screen like below. Press continue. CNC STONE SHARK Welcome Screen Next you will see your CNC STONE SHARK’s serial number, and firmware information. Record this serial number into your manual on Page 2 then press OK. - Page 12 If you received the success message and did not get a key code back in your email please try the following: 1.) Check your trash and spam email folders. 2.) Register again but send to another email address Always Visit www.cncstoneshark.com/ for help with the latest issues. April 2018 CNC STONE SHARK | 10...
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Page 13: Workflow Overview
“.TAP file”. Save this “.TAP” file onto a properly formatted “FAT32” USB thumb drive and directly load this into the CNC STONE SHARK via the USB slot on the top of the pendant. The “.TAP” file contains the G-code instructions that will tell the CNC STONE SHARK where to move in X, Y, Z to make the appropriate cuts using the preselected diamond cutting tool. -
Page 14: Machining The Part
Machining the Part The CNC STONE SHARK is to be placed on the material that is to be machined and properly secured using the vacuum rails powered by the quick attach air fitting on the front right corner. The incremental cutter is then threaded on to the spindle. - Page 15 Next select the appropriate tap file. (Tap files only allow 8 characters so be sure you have unique identifying sink model/names) Verify you have the correct file you are preparing to run, you can see file name, material size, etc. If everything is correct press Next April 2018 CNC STONE SHARK | 13...
- Page 16 At this point, all the steps necessary to run the toolpath have been taken. Next select the ‘Start’ button and the CNC STONE SHARK will start to machine the part. You’ll notice you have complete control to pause and resume should you need to check something. The slide bar for speed override allows you to compensate for things like denser material than what you had originally designed the program for.
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Page 17: Cnc Stone Shark Maintenance & Trouble Shooting Guide
Informational Resources Next Wave Automation www.nextwaveautomation.com Manufacturer of the CNC STONE SHARK. The website www.cncstoneshark.com has software and documentation downloads as well as other general product information. For stone or mechanical related inquiries contact Stone Pro Equipment Co. PH: 217- 536-6880 or Brad 618-322-0194 e mail: stonepro@pyramidtops.com... -
Page 18: Computer Requirements
2 Gb RAM • 1024x768 graphics display • DVD ROM drive • USB 2.0 • Operating system: Windows 8, Windows 10 FOR THE MOST RECENT MANUALS, DRIVERS, AND OTHER SOFTWARE, PLEASE VISIT www.cncstoneshark.com April 2018 CNC STONE SHARK | 16...