AutomationMaker SUPER X3 User manual

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SUPER X3 CNC MILL
Manual v. 1.0
AutomationMaker
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Satmutprakarn10540. Thailand
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL
Operator
COMMONSENSE AND CAUTION ARE FACTORSWHICH CANNOT BE BUILT INTO ANY
PRODUCT. THESE FACTORSMUST BE SUPPLIED BY THE OPERATOR PLEASE REMEMBER:
1. When using electric tools, machines ore equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury.
2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
3. Consider workareaconditions. Do not use machines or power tools in damp, wet,
or poorly lit locations. Do not expose equipment to rain, keep work area well lit.
Do not use tools in the presence of flam gases or liquids
4. Keep children away, all children should be kept away from the work area
5. Guardagainst electric shock. Preventbody contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigeratorenclosures.
6. Stay alert. Never operateif you are tired.
7. Do not operatethe product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read
warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexesmight be
impaired.
8. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelryas they can be caught in moving parts.
9. Wearrestrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
10. Use eye and ear protection. Always wear.
11. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12. Do not reach over or across running machines.
Beforeoperations
1. Be sure the switch is OFF when not in use and beforeplugging in.
2. Do not attempt to use inappropriate attachments in an attemptto exceed the
tool’scapacity. Approved accessories are available from the dealer or machine
maker.
3. Check for damaged parts beforeusing any tool, any part that appears damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function.
4. Check for alignment and binding of all moving parts, brokenparts or mounting
fixturesand any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is
damaged should be prop early repairedor replaced bya qualified technician.
PROGRAM

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION (2/2)
Operation
1. Never force the tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. It is
designed to do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended.
2. Do not carry the tool by its power cord.
3. Always unplug the cord by the plug. Never yank the cord out of the wall.
4. Alwaysturn off themachine beforeunplugging.
IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEGING SAFE OR
UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL!!!!
Grounding Instructions
This machine has a three-prong plug, the third prong is the ground. Plug this cord
only into a three-prong receptacle. Do not attempt to defeat the protection the
ground wire provides by cutting off the round pong. Cutting offthe ground will
result in a safety hazard and void the warranty.
Unpacking & Preparing for Use
Beforeunpacking you must check the package carefully to find whether it is
damaged and any may have effecton the machine, please connect with the
distributorin advance
Unpackingcarefully, check thespecies of standardaccessories and the quantity to
find whether it is as same as the packing list in the package.

INTRODUCTION
We at AutomationMakerhave a very strong passion to create and deliver the world
affordableCNC. We also share of the love ofmanufacturingand we wantto share this
love with the rest of the world.
SPECIFICATION
ACCURACY AND TOLERANCE
X-travel 14.4” •0.04”
Y-travel 6.3” •0.08”
Z-travel 8.1” •0.07”
Backlash •.004”
Repeatability •0.0004”
Spindlerun out .001” •0.001”
*Locking the spindle on the front panel will get much better results.
*There maybe some variation between machines, we try forconsistency in every
product.

BALL SCREW
5 T.P.I
Stainlesssteel
Rolled type
Doublenut
Highquality –made in Italy
MAINTAINANCE
Everyyear or 100 hours of operation, spay a light film of oil (WD-40, etc.) on the
screws and run them from throw to throw.
Procedure apply oil to ball screw:
Zaxis 1.Remove the controller assembly
2. Remove the black casing cover from the back of the mill
Xaxis 1.Remove left end plate
2.Removemotordust cover
3.Remove bolts from right end plate
4.Slide tableoff fromthe left
Yaxis 1.Remove bed
2. Remove rear y axis dust cover
*Note: Do not run the screw completely out of the nut.

PARALLEL INTERFACE PC
4Axis support
4Axis limit/ homesupport
Direct support for all common PC controller software
Supportfor spindle control (DC power, AC, power, frequency conversion)
Photocoupledinput/output protection
Emergency stop
2Axu inputs/outputs(Coolant, Probe, Tool height, etc.)
Technical:
Power: DC 13-18V, AC 12-16V (50-60Hz)
Current at idle: 9mA
Current at full: 100 mA
Output drive voltage: 5V
Outputcurrent: ~2mA
Inputsignals: Pull-up resistors

PC CONFIGURATION
Pin Name Input/
Output
Parallel
interface
pin no. Description
Xdirection Out 2Xaxis stepperdirection control
Xpulse Out 16 Xaxis stepperdrive
Xlimit In 15 Xaxis origin pointdetection
Ydirection Out 14 Yaxis stepper direction control
Ypulse Out 5Yaxisstepper drive
Ylimit In 13 Yaxis origin direction
Zdirection Out 17 Z axis stepper direction control
Zpulse Out 6Zaxis stepper drive
Zlimit Out 12 Zaxis origin point detection
Adirection In 4A axis stepper direction control
Apulse Out 3Aaxisstepper drive
Alimit In 11 A axis origin point detection
Spindledir. Out 8Spindledirection control
Spindlepulse Out 9Spindlespeed control
Aux1 Out 7Configuresoftware to assign usage
Aux2 Out 1Configuresoftware to assign usage
Estop In 10 Emergency stop switch
Digitizing Probe In 11 (+) correct configure this pin if you are
using a tool adjuster, digitizing probe
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