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How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users
Shark HD510 CNC Setup and Execution
When operating machinery always wear the appropriate ear and eye protection and follow all safety instructions.
The Shark HD510 CNC should never be left unattended while it is operating. It is important that you monitor the
machine while it is running and be prepared to stop it if the situation arises.
These startup instructions have been developed using the Shark HD510 Users Guide and the Ready 2 Control User Guide.
Listed below are the primary procedures you will need to follow when using the CNC machine.
Generating G-Code Using VCarve Pro Makerspace Version 11.0xx or 11.55 ..................................................................... 2
Shark HD510 CNC Power Up Sequence .............................................................................................................................. 4
Moving The Gantry ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Securing Your Project .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Loading the Tool.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Setting the X and Y Axis to Zero ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Setting the Z Axis to Zero .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Load and Check G-Code .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Running the Project .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Power Down Sequence ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Ver 1.5 R2C
Copyright VWC 2023
(Ready2Control)
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Summary of Contents for Shark HD510
- Page 1 When operating machinery always wear the appropriate ear and eye protection and follow all safety instructions. The Shark HD510 CNC should never be left unattended while it is operating. It is important that you monitor the machine while it is running and be prepared to stop it if the situation arises.
- Page 2 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) Generating G-Code Using VCarve Pro Makerspace Version 11.0xx or 11.55 Prior to running your CNC project, you need to generate the G-Code that the CNC machine uses to run the job(s) you want.
- Page 3 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) Use the following procedure to save the required G-Code to your thumb drive. 1) Find and open your project, then review the Job Setup to double check all of your settings are correct.
- Page 4 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) Shark HD510 CNC Power Up Sequence 1) Check out the key for the Shark CNC using the Lock Box procedures. The lock box is located at the Monitor station in the main room of the shop.
- Page 5 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) 4) On the power strip press the power switch to ON. The red power indicator light turns on. This will apply power to the: Shark HD510 Chiller...
- Page 6 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) 9) Insert the USB drive that contains the .tap files you created on the Library PC. 10) Open Windows File Explorer and copy (drag/drop) your .tap file(s) for this project into the GCODE folder on the PC.
- Page 7 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) Moving The Gantry Note: If the Gantry Control buttons are not displayed in the top right section of the Ready to Control app as illustrated, click on the Settings gear icon at the top right of the menu line to open the Settings window. Under General Settings, find the Display A Axis Controls checkbox and click on it to disable the controls.
- Page 8 Shark spoil board. T-Track Clamps If you wish to use the T-Tracks on the Shark bed, you can remove the right section of the Shark spoil board to expose the T-Track bed.
- Page 9 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) Loading the Tool The Shark is equipped with a number of collets and tool/bits. Commonly used bits are present in the pullout tray located in the center of the cabinet.
- Page 10 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) Setting the X and Y Axis to Zero 1) Referring to your job sheet, locate your X/Y Zero settings. In the Job Sheet example to the right, the bottom left corner of the material is specified.
- Page 11 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) Setting the Z Axis to Zero If you used a VGrove tool to set your X Y = 0 setting but are using a different tool for your first cut, remove the VGrove...
- Page 12 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) Load and Check G-Code 1) At the Ready2Control screen, click on the Load File button and the contents of the GCODE folder is displayed. 2) Select the .tap file you want to run.
- Page 13 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) Running the Project Prior to running your project, there is an Air Cut option that you can select. When activated, the system will move the spindle to a predetermined number of inches above the bed (noted by the Offset: X.XXXX value).
- Page 14 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) 4) Once you are ready to run your job, click on the blue Run () button. The image below shows you how to monitor the progress of the job.
- Page 15 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) Power Down Sequence Once you have completed all of the jobs and are done with the system, please perform the following steps: 1) Shut off the dust collection system.
- Page 16 How to Use the Shark HD510 CNC Machine for First Time Users (Ready2Control) Notes: Page 16 Copyright VWC 2024 Ver 1.6 R2C...
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