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1. General information
Before using this machine, you must first read and understand the operating instructions completely.
This manual contains important information regarding the proper installation, operation and maintenance of
the equipment described herein. There are several risks of injury or property damage associated with the use
of any CNC cutting table. Anyone who comes into contact with the installation, maintenance or operation of
the CNC cutting table must be fully familiar with the contents of this manual. To protect yourself from
personal injury or property damage, follow the following directions and instructions in this manu al.
Every PRITEC CNC cutting table is produced in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. A manual
including maintenance overview is supplied with every CNC cutting table. These must be kept and maintained
properly.
Because continuous improvements are made to the equipment with a view to quality, PRITEC reserves the right to
change specifications of the equipment described in the manual.
1.1 Introduction
This manual will help you get started with using your PRITEC ACROS. Read the manual carefully so that you can make
full use of your cutting table and cut the most fantastic products.
1.2 How does the process work?
The table has a control program called Mach3 CNC controller. You can install this program on your laptop by
following the steps in this guide. With this program you can 'manually' control the machine with your laptop.
If you want to automatically cut out a workpiece, you can load a G-code into the control program and then let it play
back.
1.3 What is G code?
G-code is a command used when programming
a
CNC
program
.
This G code is an instruction for the machine. The code has a structure with the letter G, followed by a number, for
example G26. The number after the G has a meaning. The numbers 0 to 99 have a fixed meaning that is laid down in
an
ISO
standard. A G-code tells the machine what to do, in what order, with which tools, in which location and at
what speed and feed.
Not only G codes are important in a CNC program.
M codes
are also used. These machine auxiliary codes are as
important as the G codes themselves. A G code is used when machining a workpiece, while M codes are used more
as a supplement to give the machine additional instructions, for example M03 or M05. These codes are used, among
other things, to switch the plasma cutter head on or off. The use of these codes is not the only important thing about
a CNC program. The program is largely dependent on coordinates and values that determine the accuracy and
correctness of a workpiece.
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