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- Page 1 HD500/510/520 © 2022 Next Wave CNC - All Rights Reserved...
- Page 2 To Our Customers Thank you for purchasing a SHARK HD CNC from Next Vectric VCarve is a world-wide standard for designing Wave CNC! Your CNC opens up a world of creative parts and programming the toolpaths for your SHARK possibilities for your ideas and designs. Following the HD CNC using an intuitive interface.
- Page 3 This warranty is void if the SHARK HD CNC Support@NextWaveCNC.com. or any portion of it is modified without the prior written permission from Next Wave CNC, or if the ma- (page 13)___________________________________ chine is located or has been used outside of the country where the machine was purchased.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Machine Overview Before assembling and using your SHARK CNC, we See the Assembly Overview illustration below to get strongly recommend viewing the series of assembly familiar with all of the parts of your CNC. You’ll find a va- Assemble Your CNC Router Install Vetric VCarve videos with detailed instructions at riety of videos covering the assembly of your Shark CNC... -
Page 5: Assembly Overview
Assembly Overview The slot in the side cover ts over Y-spar The foundation of your CNC machine is the base. It is at the front of your machine, the X-axis runs left and right. specifically engineered to support the other main compo- The Y-axis runs front-to-back. -
Page 6: Installing The Cable Carrier
The cable that extends from the bottom of the gantry contains wiring that connects the CNC controller. This Chain & Cables cable is housed in and protected from damage by the cable carrier. To make installing the cable into the cable Installing the carrier easier, remove the mounting bracket from the end of the cable carrier with a slight sideways twist, as shown... -
Page 7: Installing The Router Mount
Installing the Router Now that the cable carrier mounting bracket is secured base closest to the cable carrier (Figure 10). This allows to the Y-spar, go ahead and snap the open tabs closed you to slide the slot nuts into the T-track on the side of around the cable, as you can see in Figure 8. -
Page 8: Connecting The Cables
Wiring Schematic Connecting the Cables As you have discovered by now, and as is shown in the drawing below, there are several electrical connections that need to be made before you can power up your Shark CNC. The control box acts as an interface for all of the connections. -
Page 9: Stop Your Cnc Fast
Stop Your CNC Router Fast! 4 Ways to Shut It Off Our 12 Golden Rules for Safety Every CNC user experiences times when the machine seems to have a mind of its own. This can be caused 1. Read, understand, and follow the safety by errant tool paths in the design file, power surges, broken tools, or any number of other reasons. -
Page 10: Basic Pendant Functions
Learning to zero the X-, Y-, and Z-axes is an important skill operations to get started. for accurate work. You can zero the Z-axis manually or auto- matically with the help of the Next Wave CNC Touch Plate, JOG AND SPEED SETTINGS. Let’s start with learning available as an add-on accessory (see figure 6 below). -
Page 11: Software Installation
Software Installation Process Installing VCarve Software Using a CNC router is unlike any other powered wood- There are a number of steps involved in installing, reg- working tool—you can’t just power it on and put to use istering, and configuring VCarve so be patient, go slow, Insert the VCarve USB-A drive into a USB Using File Explorer, navigate to the USB STEP 1. - Page 12 Software Installation Process Software Installation Process continued continued Follow the instructions on this pop-up and With the box labeled Run VCarve Desktop STEP 7. Read through the license agreement and STEP 13. To begin registering the software, choose STEP 8. STEP 14.
- Page 13 Software Installation Process Software Installation Process continued continued Choose the option to Enter License Data The license information shows your user- Select the option for personal use under If you have successfully registered the STEP 25. STEP 19. STEP 20. STEP 26.
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Page 14: Opening An Account
Opening a Vectric Account Updating Vectric VCarve continued At Vectric.com, click Login to V&Co to create If you have an existing Vectric account, log STEP 1. STEP 2. a portal account for access to special content down- in here (See Step 3). If there is an update for the software that Any updates for VCarve will be displayed. -
Page 15: Vcarve Workflow
A Productive VCarve Workflow Drawing Tools Now it’s time to learn how to create your own projects Understanding how to use drawing tools is one of the big- Once you have a basic understanding of the drawing tool and the .tap files needed to cut them using the power- gest parts of the CNC learning curve, but there are many groups, dive in and start working with them. - Page 16 Post-Processor that matches your machine. For your extension and is commonly referred to as a .tap, G-code Shark CNC router select the Next Wave CNC (*.tap) or cutting file. Finish by pressing the Save Toolpath key post processor. The post processor converts the VCarve and saving the file to a thumb drive (Figure 8 below).
- Page 17 Setting Up Your HD Machine for Cutting Finishing the Job Mark the XY Datum position on your material and secure To zero the Z-axis, lower the bit to within ½” of the top Preview the settings to make sure you’ve selected the er will begin cutting the project (Figure 14).
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Page 18: Tool Holder
Project 1: Tool Holder NOTE: You can press the pause button on the Pendant Is the workpiece securely clamped to the table? screen to stop the movement of the router if you need Have you zeroed the X- and Y- axes to the center of to make a minor adjustment. -
Page 19: Cutting Board
Project 2: Cutting Board NOTE: You can press the pause button on the Pendant Review your safety checklist: screen to stop the movement of the router if you need to make a minor adjustment. You must also turn off the This project will find a practical use in your ... - Page 20 Project 3: Carved Trivet Once you’ve zeroed the X-, Y-, and Z-axes, insert the Is the router or spindle set to approximately thumb drive into the Pendant. To select the file for pro- 17,500 RPM? cessing, press the “USB” key (Figure 3) to open the file This project, a trivet, features a technique ...
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Page 21: Maintenance
Dry lubricant doesn’t attract dust. Purchase Dupont Silicon place. Teflon at your local Next Wave CNC retailer or online at: When the CNC stops, power down the router before NextwaveCNC.com/shop. You will find similar dry lubricant removing the workpiece and waste board. -
Page 22: Resources
Manufacturer of the SHARK HD and SD series CNC ma- chines and accessories. The website offers software and documentation downloads, educational content, as well as information about the full line of Next Wave CNC products. Next Wave CNC Technical Support For questions about your SHARK, Ready2Control software, or other Next Wave CNC products, please contact our sup- port team at support@nextwaveCNC.com... - Page 23 • Replaceable Brushes - Available for all Machines HD SKU 20170 • SD SKU 20165 TOUCH PLATE • Compatible with all Next Wave CNC machines. Required for using Virtual Zero Unlimited available on select machines • • Solid Aluminum Construction •...
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