STEPCRAFT M Series Operating Manual
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CNC System
STEPCRAFT M-Series
Call for consumer information
Customers from outside the U.S.
STEPCRAFT GmbH & Co. KG
An der Beile 2
58708 Menden
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 2373-179 11 60
E-mail: info@stepcraft-systems.com
Customers from the U.S. / Canada
STEPCRAFT Inc.
59 Field Street, Rear Building
Torrington, CT, 06790
United States
Phone: 001-203-5561856
E-mail: info@stepcraft.us
Operating Manual
Translation of the original
operating manual
Date of: 06-22-2020
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- Page 1 Operating Manual CNC System STEPCRAFT M-Series Call for consumer information Customers from outside the U.S. STEPCRAFT GmbH & Co. KG An der Beile 2 58708 Menden Germany Phone: +49 (0) 2373-179 11 60 E-mail: info@stepcraft-systems.com Customers from the U.S. / Canada STEPCRAFT Inc.
- Page 2 All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of STEPCRAFT GmbH & Co. KG. For up-to date product literature, visit www.stepcraft.us for customers from North America and Mexico or www.stepcraft-systems.com for customers from the rest of the world and click on the ser- vice tab for this product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENT General Instructions ......................6 Safety Instructions and Protective Measures ..............6 General Safety Warnings for the Use of Power Tools ..........6 Additional Safety Instructions ................8 Protective Measures....................8 Personal Protective Equipment ................8 Emergency Stop Switch ...................9 Residual Risk ......................9 Safety Symbols ......................9 Designation and Dimensions of the Machines ............... - Page 4 Machine Table ......................20 MDF Machine Table with Aluminum T-slots ............ 20 Aluminum T-Slot Table (optional) ..............21 90° T-Slot Table (optional) ................21 Arbitrary Combination of the different machine table solutions ......21 Freestyle Milling ................... 21 Clamping the Workpiece ..................21 System-guided Tools ....................
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Page 6: General Instructions
1. General Instructions These operating instructions explain the STEPCRAFT M-Series and inform you about the correct han- dling of the CNC system. Please read these operating instructions as well as all accompanying documents in their entirety be- fore commissioning of the system in order to become familiar with the characteristics and the opera- tion of the product. - Page 7 Use of the Power Tool Do not alter or misuse the tool. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in seri- ous personal injury. Disconnect the plug from the power source before you make any adjustments, change acces- sories, or store the tool.
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Page 8: Additional Safety Instructions
Additional Safety Instructions Depending on the application field of the machine (private or commercial), observe the appli- cable occupational safety and health, safety and accident prevention and environmental reg- ulations. Some dust created by cutting, milling or other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. -
Page 9: Emergency Stop Switch
Emergency Stop Switch The emergency stop is located in a separate housing with a magnetic disk and is firmly connected with the machine. In order to be able to intervene at all times, the emergency stop has to be positioned at a suitable place. -
Page 10: Designation And Dimensions Of The Machines
3. Designation and Dimensions of the Machines The STEPCRAFT M-Series is a CNC gantry milling system and available in the sizes M.500, M.700 und M.1000. Machine Type Dimensions Working Space Weight STEPCRAFT M.500 L 726 x W 583 x H 646* mm... -
Page 11: Intended Use Of The Machine
Intended Use of the Machine The STEPCRAFT M-Series is constructed for a permanent and regular application in the industrial sector. Due to the torsional stiffness, a variety of different materials, such as wood and non-ferrous metals, can be processed. The following manufacturing processes and application are possible: machining manufacturing processes such as drilling, plotting / vinyl cutting, engraving and scratching;... -
Page 12: Drawings
5. Drawings Machine 1) Machine Table 2) Gantry 3) X-axis 4) Y-axis 5) Z-axis 1) Flexi Guides 2) Control electronics 3) Connection side 4) Vision panel status display UCCNC and D-Series WinPC-NC module Control 1) Passage air hose for ATC (optional) 2) Passage vacuum hose 3) Status display WinPC-NC module 4) Grounding cable... -
Page 13: Installation Motor Driver Board
Installation Motor Driver Board 4 axis (optional) Remove the control cover (part no. 10) and put it aside. Insert the driver board into the designated slot. Afterwards, reinstall the control cover. The 4 axis can now be operated on the respective slot. - Page 14 Place the internal D-Series WinPC-NC module, as illustrated in the picture, and reinstall the screw removed in step 1. Connect the free end of the 26-pin flat ribbon ca- ble with the connector on the WinPC-NC mod- ule. Connect the USB cable with the module and guide it through the guide noses in the control box towards the outside.
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Page 15: Assembly, Setup And Installation Of The System
6. Assembly, Setup and Installation of the System Environmental Conditions The machine is solely suitable for the operation in dry, interior spaces. Keep the environmental temperature of the machine dust-free. High dust exposure can cause dam- ages to the system. The humidity should be within normal limits for humidity indoors (40 to 60 %). -
Page 16: Layout Recommendation
Layout Recommendation Recommended work area: Length (A) Width (B) Height (C) Material feed area: 1m • M.500 726 mm 583 mm 646 mm Maintenance / Set-up area: 0,5m M.700 926 mm 713 mm 646 mm • M.1000 1226 mm 913 mm 646 mm •... -
Page 17: Electrical Connection Of The Machine
Follow strictly the separate operating manuals of the used tools and accessories! Below you will find a selection of available tools and system accessories for your CNC machine. Please see our website (www.shop.stepcraft-systems.com) for our complete range of products. Item... - Page 18 Milling Motor MM-1000 DI 11789 Milling Spindle HF-500 10016 10011 for HF-500 Automatic Tool Changer 10012 for MM-800/ MM-1000 3D Print Head PH-40 10973 Engraving Laser DL445 10018 Oscillating Tangential 11024 KnifeOTK-3 12005 M.500 Aluminum T-slot table 12006 M.700 12007 M.1000...
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Page 19: Operation
Item Item number Picture 11987 M.500 T-slot table 90° 11988 M.700 11989 M.1000 Clamping Set M6 10063 Switch-Box 10101 Switch Unit SE 2300 for exter- 10052 nal consumers Tool Length Sensor TS-32 10103 7. Operation Commissioning and safe Operation The machine and all connected components have to be wired correctly and be in perfect condition. The operator must have completely read and understood the entire documentation of the M-Series and corresponding instructions. -
Page 20: Mechanical Axes Limitation
In case of an emergency stop all axis turn currentless and can only be moved manually with increased effort. Machine Table The machine table of the STEPCRAFT M-Series can be individually adjusted according to your needs and projects. For this purpose, the following machine table solutions are available. MDF Machine Table with Aluminum T-slots The MDF machine table with aluminum T-slots consists of individual MDF panels of 19 mm strength and aluminum T-slot profiles M6. -
Page 21: Aluminum T-Slot Table (Optional)
Arbitrary Combination of the different machine table solu- tions The separately available machine table elements can be individually combined. Please the „Configura- tion Help Machine Table STEPCRAFT M-Series” for a comprehensive explanation. Freestyle Milling A unique feature of the STEPCRAFT M-Series is Freestyle Milling . -
Page 22: System-Guided Tools
System-guided Tools System-guided tools can be clamped in the 43 mm Euro tool holder on the Z-axis. The different tools can feature sharp, rotating insertion tools; have sharp, oscillating blades; emit class 4 laser beams; have sensitive probe tips; feature rotating housing parts. Depending on the respective system-guided tool, you require (among others) 230 V, 24 V, additional signal or compressed air. -
Page 23: Other Specifications
Other Specifications M.500 M.700 M.1000 Passage height 135 / 205 mm Repeatability +/-0,025 mm (with opt. HIWIN® ball screws: +/-0,015 mm) Programmable resolu- 0,00625 mm tion Backlash < 0,05 mm (with opt. HIWIN® ball screws: < 0,03 mm) Max. feed diagonal 120 mm/s travel X-Y Max. -
Page 24: Connector External Signals / Sub-D 15
Connector External Signals / Sub-D 15 Connecting external devices with the mainboard. Input / Output Signal 19V/ 30V VCC Output Output +5V / VCC Logic Output Dir 4 axis Output Step 4 axis Output Relay 2 Output Output Tool length sensor Input 19V / 30V VCC Output... -
Page 25: Packaging
(for example sewing machine oil) for smooth running optimization and noise reduction. We recommend the use of the STEPCRAFT Cleansing Oil (item no. 12051). Information on Lubrication of optional HIWIN Ball Screws ®... -
Page 26: Bosch Rexroth Ball Bearing Guide
We recommend the use of the STEPCRAFT Cleansing Oil (item no. 12051). Recommended Maintenance Works The STEPCRAFT M-Series is to the greatest extent maintenance-free. Handle your CNC system with care to ensure a long service life. Regular maintenance has a substantial impact on the service life of your machine. -
Page 27: Spare Parts
95 dB 1 m right 69 dB 95 dB front 69 dB 105 dB 13. Contact Country of STEPCRAFT Address Phone No. / E-Mail Management Purchase An der Beile 2 +49 2373 179 11 60 Germany and rest STEPCRAFT Markus Wedel,... - Page 28 14. EC-Declaration of Conformity according to EC machinery directive 2006/42/EC, appendix II A Copyright © STEPCRAFT ®...
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