TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS REDON GTR Country of Origin Turkey Axis Motor Technology Digital AC Servo Motor Control Unit B&R, 5 Axis, Digital, Simultaneous Ball Screw Precision 8µm Max. Spindle Speed 60.000RPM Max. Spindle Power 3700W Number of Axes 5 Axis -30 / +120 Degrees (A Axis) Max.
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Zirconia Milling Preform Milling Plastic Milling Peek Milling Composite Milling Alumina Milling Referencing Milling Requirement Voltage / Frequency 110v-230v / 50-60Hz Power Consumption 300W - 400W Pressurized Air Requirement (L/Min) Min. Air Pressure (Bar) Volume (m³) 0.26 CAM Software Open System Device Dimensions 630mm x 660mm x 780mm...
With 2 clamps on each lateral surface, there are 8 clamps in total. To remove the upper cover, move the clamps on the upper cover to the upright position as shown in the image using a screwdriver and a hammer. redon.com...
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UNPACKAGING Removing the upper cover with its clamps in the upright position This image shows how you can detach the side clamps to remove the side covers. You need to detach all side cover clamps in order to remove the side covers.
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Do not use a box cutter to open the package. The side surfaces can be removed as described above. This image shows a shipping case with one of its side covers removed. Use scissors to cut the plastic strip around the package. redon.com...
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UNPACKAGING Move the Redon GTR CAD/CAM machine onto the Redon machine table by grabbing the right and left carry handles.
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1 and 2. Do not use a box cutter to open the package. Open the package in the direction of the arrows as shown in the sample images. redon.com...
REMOVING AXIS LOCKING HOLDER The Axis Locking Gear is used during shipment of the machine to prevent the axes of the machine from moving. It is the first part that you will see after you open the door following unpackaging. Axis Locking Gear Remove the axis locking gear from the spindle housing using a pair of pliers.
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REMOVING AXIS LOCKING HOLDER Side view image showing how to loosen the tensioning bolt. Move the Z axis to the limit in the positive direction and then remove the bolts of Z AXIS the axis locking gear. redon.com...
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REMOVING AXIS LOCKING HOLDER The axis locking gear is fastened to the semi-circular block retaining ring with three 6-mm bolts. You can unscrew these bolts by turning them counterclockwise with a wrench. The third bolt is not visible in the image above. As shown in the sample image, the third bolt located at the back must also be removed.
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While supporting the axis locking gear from underneath, move the Z axis in the positive direction via the machine’s user interface. Do not move the Z axis in the positive direction before making sure that the bolts fastening the axis locking gear to the Spindle Housing are completely removed. redon.com...
PRODUCT CONTENTS 8 mm x 7.5 mt Network Cable Air Gun Pneumatic Hose 1 Pc 5 mt...
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M136 Block Retaining Ring, Lower – 1 pc Ring, Upper – 1 pc M4 x 16 Socket Head M5 x 20 Socket Head Cap Screw A3 – 6 pcs Cap Screw A3 – 6 pcs Digital Caliper Cutting Oil redon.com...
If the machine is to be placed on a table other than its original table, that table must be able to withstand a load of 250 kg. The dimensions of the table must not be smaller than the dimensions of the machine. redon.com...
(0), the machine is off. When the compressor. button is in position (1), the machine is on. Ensure that the air is dry and clean. Otherwise, air-operated parts including the spindle motor may be damaged. Back Panel redon.com...
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PORTS Water Pump Power Socket RJ45 CAT6 Network (DIN 49440) Cable Connector Vacuum Unit Power Socket Back Connection Panel (DIN 49440) USB Socket ATC Gate Opening Reducer Vacuum Ethernet Jack ATC Gate Closing Reducer...
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PORTS W - S Power Cable Inlet (IEC-320-C14) Water Discharge Outlet Water Hose Inlet Socket. Connection Vacuum Discharge Outlet socket for the 10-mm diameter hose coming from the water tank. redon.com...
USER INTERFACE REDON GTR has a 7’’ touchscreen user interface. Home Page Active Tool on Spindle Air Pressure (Bar) CNC Communication Status Machine in Park Position Time and Date...
Tool Changing Menu Function Buttons Bar 1. Spindle On/Off 5. Lamp On/Off 9. 4Bar Air On/Off 2. Tool Changer Cover On/Off 6. Vacuum On/Off 10. Park 3. Door On/Off 7. Collet On/Off 4. Water Cooling On/Off 8. 2Bar On/Off redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / RUN * Wireless data transfer is an optional function. A wireless internet network RUN Main Screen must be available for this function to work. AUTO: Enables automatic running of programs, i.e. running one or more programs installed in the machine’s memory.
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In the Programs folder, press the button to move down. In the Programs folder, press the button after you highlight the program that you want to select. In the Programs folder, press the button to cancel the selection. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / RUN RUN Main Screen / LOAD COPY: This button allows you to copy programs from the Programs folder to the Job List (List of Programs to be Processed). In the Programs folder, touch the program that you want to run and press the button.
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USER INTERFACE / RUN Installing programs with a USB flash drive Connect the USB flash drive to the back panel. Make sure that the USB flash drive is properly connected. Follow the instructions on the next page in the order given. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / RUN RUN Main Screen Step 1 Step 1 : Touch (Programs) Step 2: Make sure that the program with the (.prg) extension is selected under the USB heading. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 3 : In the USB section, touch (program.prg) Step 4 : Press the (ok) button to confirm and then press the (copy) button to perform the copying operation.
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Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 7: Touch (program.prg) Step 8: Press the (ok) button shown in the sample image. Step 9: Press the Copy button to copy the program from the (Programs) section to the (Job List) section. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / RUN RUN Main Screen Step 10 : You will see that the job file titled (program.prg) has been copied to the Job List section.
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Locked functions are shown in in a dark color. These function in a bright color. black color. For safety reasons, buttons can be toggled on/off the machine may lock some of by the user. the function buttons depending on the active operation. redon.com...
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INSTALLING PROGRAMS WITH FILEZILLA Filezilla or another equivalent FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program can be used. For this application, (Filezilla) is recommended, and details on how to use Filezilla will be provided in connection with this program. Connect an ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack as shown in the sample image. Vacuum trigger Ethernet jack.
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INSTALLING PROGRAMS WITH FILEZILLA Type the machine’s IP address in the Type (yrm) in the (Parola) (Password) field. (Sunucu) (Server) field. Type (yrm) in the Establish a connection by clicking (Kullanıcı Adı) (Username) field. the (Hızlı Bağlan) (Quick Connect) button. redon.com...
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INSTALLING PROGRAMS WITH FILEZILLA Step 1 : Right click the file with the .prg extension. Step 2 : Click the (Yükle) (Load) button in the context menu.
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INSTALLING PROGRAMS WITH FILEZILLA You will see that the program.prg file is transferred to the tab on the right. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / RUN RUN Main Screen / START In the RUN/Auto tab, press the NEXT button to start the installed program. However, the machine does not immediately start when you press the NEXT button. At this point, warning prompts are displayed to warn the user about relevant issues.
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RUN Main Screen / START Details about the remaining tool life and tool health are provided to the user. This is the last warning tab. After this point, the job file can be run by pressing the (START) button. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / RUN RUN Main Screen / AUTO Axis Coordinates Toolpath After selecting the programs to be run in the LOAD section, press the AUTO menu button. Press the START button. Then, the machine will start to run in fully automatic mode. The doors will automatically close, the required tool will be automatically received, and its height will be measured.
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After selecting the program, you can delete it by pressing the DELETE button. A confirmation pop-up appears and shows the prompt (Delete file from JobQue?) Press the OK button to complete the deletion operation. If you want to cancel the operation, press the CANCEL button. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / JOG JOG (Manuel Movement) redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / JOG JOG (Manuel Movement) Use the JOG function to move the axes manually. Axis buttons are listed as X, Y, Z, A, and B in ascending order. Numerical values shown next to an axis letter indicate the coordinates of the respective axis. Press the axis that you want to move. In the sample image, the X axis has been selected.
USER INTERFACE / ATC ATC Main Menu (Tool Changing) redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / ATC ATC Main Menu (Tool Changing) ATC MAIN MENU (Tool Changing menu). Use the “ATC MAIN MENU” to change old or broken tools, empty the tool on the spindle, determine or reset tool life, and measure tool lengths. The tool capacity of the magazine is 12, and there is a separate button for each tool.
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Tool is Tool is Broken Available T1 - Turquoise T1 - Green Tool is Long No Tool T1 - Purple T1 - Black Tool is Short T1 - Orange redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / ATC Identifying the active tool; The active tool is the one that is on the spindle. In the sample image, the T2 tool in M2 is on the spindle and active. CAUTION! Place Status must be In Spindle, and Tool Status must be OK.
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Step 1 : Press the Change button. Step 2 : Press the area which contains the target tool number next to TOOL NUMBER. Then, a pop-up window with Numlock keys is displayed. Enter 1 in this window and then press (Enter) Step 1 Step 2 redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / ATC For example, if active tool 2 is to be replaced with tool 1; Step 3 : The current tool is tool 2. Press the area encircled in red. Step 4 : Type 1 in the window that is displayed and confirm. Step 3 Step 4...
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USER INTERFACE / ATC The following screen appears when all of these operations are completed. Press the button after ensuring that the operation has been properly completed. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / ATC The buttons located in red frames in the sample image above are completed in two steps: Step 1 (MEASURE) and Step 2 (START). For example: Since the active tool in the screenshot is tool 2, tool 2 will be measured. Step 1 Active Tool Tool Length...
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15 mm. Press the COLLET button on the function bar again to close the spindle collet. The tool loading operation has been completed. The same operation can also be performed for old or broken tools. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / ATC MAXIMUM LIFE: Press the MAX. LIFE button and enter the tool life. REMAIN LIFE: Indicates the remaining tool life. RESET LIFE: Resets the tool life.
The tools assigned on the ATC page are shown on the twin tool page. Since tool no. 12 is on the spindle in the image, M12 is highlighted in green. All other tools from 1 to 11 that are on the magazine are shown in dark blue. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / ATC Twin Tool After you finish adding tools on the ATC page, go to the TWIN TOOLS page to assign twin tools. For example, if you want to assign tool no. T5 in place of tool no. T1; When you touch any tool button, the selection is encircled with red.
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USER INTERFACE / ATC Twin Tool T1 TW OF T5 T1 TW OF T5 indicates that T5 in M1 has been assigned indicates that T5 in M5 to T1 as the twin tool. has been assigned to tool no. T1. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / ATC Twin Tool If you want to delete assigned twin tools; Touch the twin tool that you want to delete, and the magazine page will be displayed. When you click the green “OK” button, the twin tool deletion operation is performed. After the twin tool is deleted, the touchscreen will appear as shown below.
CALIBRATION: This menu allows you to perform automatic machine calibration. Calibration needs to be done upon ambient temperature changes of ± 5°C. DOOR ASYMETRIC: This menu allows you to open and close the machine covers individually. PARAMETERS: This menu includes the machine parameters. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / UTILITY When you select MAINTENANCE under UTILITY, a list of daily, UTILITY / MAINTENANCE weekly and yearly maintenance activities is shown. COLET CLEANING: The COLLET is the sleeve attached to the end of the spindle. It allows tools to be automatically received and released.
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6-bar air and the vacuum functions also automatically run at the same time. AUTO CLEAN BY WATER: This function enables the machine to clean itself by 60%. While an automatic program moves the machine axes in all areas, the water pump also automatically runs at the same time. redon.com...
UTILITY / MAINTENANCE YEARLY MAINTENANCE Yearly maintenance must be performed for the ball screws. The grease nipples shown in the Grease Nipple figure to the left must be lubricated every year. Yearly maintenance must be performed for the rails. The grease nipples shown in the figure to Grease Nipple the left must be lubricated every year.
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2. 17-mm open-end wrench 4. Ramrod Brush Use the brush to clean the collet. Removing the Collet The collet is loosened by turning an 17-mm open-end wrench and 22-mm open-end wrench in opposite directions as shown in the image. redon.com...
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UTILITY / MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE Cleaning Use the ramrod to clean the spindle collet housing. With the air supply on, the collet is removed by using the wrench included in the spindle maintenance kit. Use the ramrod to clean the collet.
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The brush must not be used to clean the dust off the machine while the vacuum device is running. While cleaning with the brush, the vacuum device must be turned on during the air cleaning stage. Dry cleaning should be thoroughly completed before switching to wet running. redon.com...
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UTILITY / MAINTENANCE CLEANING / DRY CLEANING After the air cleaning stage is completed, cleaning should be done with a clean damp cloth.
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UTILITY / MAINTENANCE CLEANING / WET CLEANING The magazine area and the chips inside the machine should be washed away with water. During cleaning, ensure that the water tank is connected to the water outlet of the machine. redon.com...
EQUIPMENT AXIS LOCKING GEAR The axis locking gear is used during shipment of the machine to prevent the axes of the machine from moving.
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The workpiece is placed on the lower ring. The workpiece and the lower and upper rings are fastened to each other with screws. Ensure that there is no dirt or debris between the lower and upper rings and then join them as shown in the image. redon.com...
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EQUIPMENT WORKPIECE RETAINER Attach the workpiece joined with the lower and upper rings to the block retainer with bolts as shown in the image. When attaching the workpiece fastened by the lower and upper rings to the block retainer, ensure that the bolts are secured to the surface on which they are tightened.
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The air hose apparatus is shown in Figures 3 and 4. This apparatus is used when connecting the vacuum device to the machine. After dry running, the interior of the machine is cleaned by using the vacuum device. If you want to switch to wet running, the interior of the machine must be thoroughly cleaned before operation. redon.com...
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EQUIPMENT GTR WATER DRAINAGE FILTER CAP Figure 1 Place the dry processing drainage cap as shown above before switching to dry processing. After the dry running process is finished, perform cleaning with the vacuum device. GTR AIR OUTLET CAP Figure 2...
Calibration is performed by measuring a special automatically processed part with a digital caliper and entering the measured values into the screen. If you want to start the calibration process, press the NEXT button. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / UTILITY UTILITY / CALIBRATION The calibration program will extract an 8 mm-long part from the 16 mm-thick PMMA block. Therefore, a PMMA block of any thickness between 16 mm and 10 mm must be used. The block is fastened to the holder. Press the NEXT button to continue.
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The calibration program uses tool number 12 (D2mm, L14mm Flat). Therefore, ensure that tool number 12 is in place before operation. If it is not in place, cancel the operation by pressing CANCEL, and then manually load tool number 12. After that, restart the operation. Press the NEXT button to continue. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / UTILITY UTILITY / CALIBRATION WARNING 1 Press the NEXT button to continue. WARNING 2 Press the START button to initiate calibration.
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USER INTERFACE / UTILITY UTILITY / CALIBRATION Press the START button to start processing. Press the STOP button to stop processing. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / UTILITY UTILITY / CALIBRATION The caliper must be reset before starting the calibration process. Ensure that the caliper is fully closed and that there is no dust or dirt between the fixed jaw and moving jaw. Reset the caliper. The caliper’s screen will appear as above.
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• Please note that any incorrect value may cause the machine to hit the workpiece or any part of it. After entering the values, press the CONFIRM VALUES button. If you want to cancel the processing, press the CANCEL button. redon.com...
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USER INTERFACE / UTILITY UTILITY / CALIBRATION The warning screen will alert you as to whether the entered values are correct or not. If you are not sure about whether you entered the correct values or not, press the CANCEL button and then enter the values again.
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USER INTERFACE / UTILITY UTILITY / CALIBRATION Press the CONFIRM VALUES button to confirm the process. redon.com...
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