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STEPCRAFT M Series Operating Manual

Cnc system in the freestyle milling operating mode
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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
Freestyle Milling
Translation of the original operating
manual Freestyle Milling™
Date of: 08-25-2020
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  • Page 1 Freestyle Milling ™ 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 service tab for this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENT Introduction ........................4 Safety Instructions and Protective Measures ..............4 General Safety Warnings for the Use of Power Tools ..........4 Additional Safety Instructions for Freestyle Milling ..........5 Protective Measures....................6 Personal Protective Equipment ................7 Emergency Stop Switch ...................7 Residual Risk ......................7 Safety Symbols ......................8 Preparations for Freestyle Milling ..................8 ™...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction This operating manual explain the STEPCRAFT M-Series and inform you about the correct handling of the CNC system in the operating mode Freestyle Milling™. The Operating Manual Freestyle Milling™ are an addition to the operating instructions of the M-Series.

  • Page 5: Additional Safety Instructions For Freestyle Milling

    Use of the Power Tool Do not alter or misuse the tool. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in serious personal injury. Disconnect the plug from the power source before you make any adjustments, change acces- sories, or store the tool.

  • Page 6: Protective Measures

    The use of lubrication systems in form of a droplet lubrication is allowed. Please take into consideration that in this case the MDF machine table is not used as its MDF panels can swell and, thus, be destroyed. STEPCRAFT recommends the usage of the aluminum T-slot table (item no. 12005, 12006, 12007).

  • Page 7: Personal Protective Equipment

    2.4 Personal Protective Equipment When working with the CNC gantry system, the operator has to wear at least the following personal protective equipment and has to be compliant with the below-mentioned safety aspects: Safety googles for protecting the eyes against flying chips etc. Ear protection for protecting the ears against sound and noise.

  • Page 8: Safety Symbols

    For the fixation of the machine we strongly recommend the use of the STEPCRAFT vacuum panels (item no. 12032, 12033 and 12034).

  • Page 9: Suitable Workpiece Surfaces

    Pos. Explanation Image Place the machine on its side and remove the machine feet (part 40) and the corresponding hexagon head screw (part 74). Prepare the installation of the vacuum panels. For this purpose, in- sert the countersunk head screws M6 into the designated holes and screw the nuts about two turns onto the thread.

  • Page 10: Installation Of The Machine Safety Kit

    (part 12) (see assembly stage 2.1 of the construction manual). Notice: The overhead operation of the machine is theoretically possible, but STEPCRAFT strongly advises against this oper- ating mode of Freestyle Milling™ as the danger of personal in- jury and damage to the property is too high!

  • Page 11: Attaching The Machine To The Workpiece (General Information)

    Pos. Explanation Image Screw the threaded pins into the holes of the rear panel. For this purpose, counter-tighten two nuts to screw in the threaded pin with a spanner SW 10 until only 15 to 17 mm of the thread protrude. Remove the nuts and place the ring eyelet with through-hole over the threaded pin.
  • Page 12 (schematic view). Notice: The overhead operation of the ma- chine theoretically possible, STEPCRAFT strongly advises against this operating mode of Freestyle Milling™ as the danger of personal injury and damage to the property is too high!

  • Page 13: Securing The Machine On A Wall (Example)

    3.5 Securing the Machine on a Wall (Example) For Freestyle Milling™ on a vertical surface, proceed as follows: Pos. Explanation Image Mark the position and the size of the milling area on the wall (for example with masking tape). Based upon these marks, mark the drill holes for the wall hooks of the safety kit.

  • Page 14: Instructions On Freestyle Milling

    Pos. Explanation Image Use a square to horizontally position the machine at the previously drawn line. Once again, test the correct position of machine by means of the markings illustrating the size of the milling area. Every position in- side the rectangle must be reachable with the end mill. Turn on the vacuum cleaner of the vacuum pump and close the air regulation to 80%.

  • Page 15: Additional Maintenance Works

    When processing concrete, stone, plastered walls and similar materials, very fine dust develops that can interfere with the CNC system. Please make sure to perform maintenance works more intensive and in shorter intervals. 6. Contact Country of STEPCRAFT Address Phone No. / E-mail Management Purchase...
  • Page 16 Copyright © STEPCRAFT ®...

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