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Honeybee CNC Operation Manual
Honeybee CNC
Microbee & Microbee Plus
Quick Start Guide
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  • Page 1 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Honeybee CNC Microbee & Microbee Plus Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Create Program From Library Procedure to create a new program from the Shape Library and load into temporary Run Memory. Start from the Main Menu (pictured below). If the control is not showing the Main Menu (pictured above), press [ESC] key until the Main Menu is reached.
  • Page 3 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Press [F6] APPLY to preview part. Type desired dimensions on number pad, press [Enter] to finish each entry. When finished, press [ESC]. The part is stored in temporary Run Memory. The part can be cut immediately by going directly to procedure 5, “Run the...

  • Page 4: Save The Program

    Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Save the Program Procedure to store a program from temporary Run Memory into permanent Internal Storage. Verify part is correct, then press Press [F3] EDIT. [F7] VIEW again to close the preview window. Press [F3] SAVE.
  • Page 5 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Type file name on number pad. File Naming: When finished, press [ESC] to The program name and extension should not return to main menu. exceed 12 characters. It is recommended to use a file name with numbers only, up to 7 characters, plus “.TXT”...
  • Page 6 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Load Program from Memory Procedure to recall a program from permanent Internal Storage into temporary Run Memory. Use up and down arrow keys to highlight name of desired Press [F3] EDIT. program. Press [Enter] to select desired program.
  • Page 7 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual When finished, press [ESC]. Press [F7] VIEW to preview The part is stored in temporary program. Run Memory. Press [F7] VIEW again to turn off preview.
  • Page 8 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Load Program from USB Procedure to load a program from a USB disk onto the Microbee or Microbee Plus CNC. Press [F3] EDIT. Press [F1] LOAD. The contents of the USB disk are read and displayed. If an error occurs, check the USB drive and re-format if necessary.
  • Page 9 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Use up and down arrow keys to highlight name of desired Press [F3] SAVE to program. store program in permanent Internal Storage. Press [Enter] to select desired program. The selected program is opened in the editor.

  • Page 10: Run The Program

    Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Run the Program Procedure to execute a program that has been loaded into temporary Run Memory. Press [F4] PREVIEW Press [F1] AUTO. again to return to Automatic Mode menu. If part looks correct, then proceed. Switch Drive Enable to OFF.
  • Page 11 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual When ready Press [F] key to adjust Press [START]. cutting speed (Feed rate). To interrupt program, press [STOP]. Type desired speed on number pad, then press [Enter]. Press [ESC] once to abandon program and return to Auto Mode menu.
  • Page 12 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Setup To Cut with Plasma Procedure to set control for using plasma torch. Use number keypad to change PLASMA / OXY- FUEL parameter to “1”. Press [F4] SETUP. Press [F5] CONTROL. Press [F7] SAVE to store the new parameters.
  • Page 13 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Below are recommended initial settings for PLASMA parameters. Set PIERCE TIME and FIRST PIERCE TIME depending on meterial thickness. Refer to plasma torch manual for recommended settings. FIND INITIAL HEIGHT IHS LOGIC IHS AFTER PAUSE INITIAL HEIGHT TIMER 00.50...
  • Page 14 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Cut with Plasma Procedure to cut a part using plasma torch. Press [F4] PREVIEW Press [F1] AUTO. again to return to Automatic Mode menu. Press [F5] KERF to Press [F4] PREVIEW to set the kerf width.
  • Page 15 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Type desired Kerf width using number pad, then press [Enter]. Switch Drive Enable to OFF. Make sure the plasma torch is set up correctly, with proper consumables. Manually position the torch at the desired starting position over the plate.
  • Page 16 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Setup To Cut with Oxy-Fuel Torch Procedure to set control for using oxy-fuel torch. Use number keypad to change PLASMA / OXY- FUEL parameter to “0”. Press [F4] SETUP. Press [F5] CONTROL. Press [F7] SAVE to store the new parameters.
  • Page 17 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Below are recommended initial settings for FLAME parameters. Set PREHEAT TIME and PIERCE TIME as needed. IGNITE TIME 00.00 PREHEAT TIME 100.00 TORCHUP TIME(M70) 000.00 TORCHDN TIME(M71) 000.00 PIERCEUP HIGH(M72) 000.00 PIERCEDN HIGH(M73) 000.00 PIERCE TIME 000.00...
  • Page 18 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Cut with Oxy-Fuel Procedure to cut a part using oxy-fuel torch. Press [F4] PREVIEW Press [F1] AUTO. again to return to Automatic Mode menu. Press [F5] KERF to Press [F4] PREVIEW to set the kerf width.
  • Page 19 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Type desired Kerf width using number pad, then press [Enter]. Switch Drive Enable to OFF. Make sure the oxy-fuel torch is set up correct- ly, with proper consumables, flame is lit, and adjusted properly. Manually position the torch at the desired starting position over the plate.
  • Page 20 Honeybee CNC Operation Manual Dalian Honeybee CNC Equipment Co., Ltd. Tel: +86 411 6266 1646 Email: sale@honeybeecnc.cn Website: www.honeybee-cnc.com Cell / Wechat / WhatsApp: +86 159 4081 6686 Add: No.7 Block, Hongxing Intl. Square, Ganjingzi Dist., Dalian City,116033, China...

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