Buller Enterprises Panel Pro Manual

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Panel Pro
MODEL 4824a with AvCAM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Copyright 2008, 2009, 2010
Buller Enterprises, Inc.

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Table of Contents
Page
Description of Panel Pro 4824a
Set Up Panel Pro - Hardware Setup 5
Software Setup 1
Cutting Files 17
EasyCAD 22
AutoCAD 6
Troubleshooting 42
Maintenance 45

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DESCRIPTION O THE PANEL PRO 4824a
The purpose of the Panel Pro is to route complex assemblies of lines, points, circles,
and arcs in sheet aluminum. It accomplishes this by reading a dxf file generated by
popular computer aided drafting programs. This is especially useful since commonly
used shapes such as instrument cutouts can be drawn and stored for subsequent
combination into various instrument panels. The machine is also useful to fabricate
various adapters and brackets that have many corners and cutouts.
Panel Pro 4824a system is comprised of the Controller, the software, and the machine.
The SC2b Controller is the interface between the computer and the machine. It
controls:
• x and y stepper motor 48vdc drive and power
• Switched GFCI protected ac power for the coolant pump and spindle motor.
• 12vdc output to control the z axis solenoid valve
AvCAM software is the operating software. The software is the key to the entire
system. It generates all of the control signals to control the Panel Pro. Also included
with the system is EasyCAD Ver 7.5x and the Drawing library which is an extensive
library of predrawn instrument panels and instruments.
The Panel Pro shipping crate contains the following items:
1. The Panel Pro base, x,y, and z axis assemblies
2. 4 legs
3. 2 stepper motors for X and Y drive
4. Porter Cable 892S router
5. SC2b controller
6. coolant tank (drain & filter housing in tank for shipping)
7. coolant pump.
8. AC power cord, X axis / YZ axis controller cables, and RS2 2 serial port cable
9. Tool kit with various tools, starter supply of end mills, etc.
10. Software-AvCAM & EasyCAD, and Drawing Library (inside the ring binder)
11. Optional Measure Pro with software
12. Optional EG1 engraver.
13. Optional Diamond engraver.
14. Optional King air panel spacer kit.

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This manual is intended to help with set up and get you started with operation.
Detailed functions and information can be found in the AvCAM help file.
Training
While most of our users are able to learn Panel Pro operation by careful study of the
paper manual and help file, training is available either at your location or ours. For new
machine owners, we can train at your continental U.S. facility for direct expenses
incurred. This is offered on Saturday training dates only. Week day training is
available at extra cost. You are welcome to travel to our facility for no charge training.
Call us if you would like to schedule training 701-255-7640.
SETTING UP THE PANEL PRO
Planning the area:
You should have enough room for access on the front side (the deep side of the drain
pan), left and rear sides. The computer should be on a table that is located at a
right angle so that the right hand can reach the keypad, and the left hand can
reach the router.
Shop air must be available to the rear of the Panel Pro with enough slack in the hose
for the entire x axis travel.
Nearby running water is highly recommended to wash chips off of hands and finished
parts, and to replenish the coolant. A laundry tub works great for this purpose.
Hardware setup:

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1. After removing the crate top, remove the 2x2s in the top ends of the crate.
2. Remove the screws in the shipping tabs at the ends of the Panel Pro. A long
extension is helpful here.
. When unpacking or lifting the Panel Pro, take care to lift only on the square structure
on the ends, or the ½” mount rails mounted near the ends, or the Y axis plate near
the ends. Do not lift on the Y axis base plate ( /8 x 8 x 8 plate) near its center,
only at its ends. Never lift or put pressure on the lead screws.
4. Attach leg glides (inside tool box) to legs. Set near maximum extension.
5. Remove the shipping tabs, discard the washers.
6. Have all of the 6mm leg mounting screws barely started.
7. Attach the legs with 4 6mm socket screws each, using a
5mm Allen wrench with extension. A 5mm Allen bit is
included in the tool box. Two people are required.
Stand the base unit on the end of the drain pan and
have one person support it in that position while the
other attaches the legs. DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE
TO THE LEAD SCREW, or LEAD SCREW
SUPPORTS!

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8. Level the machine by placing your most accurate level on the X1 bearing rail (the
bearing rail near the deep end of the pan). Adjust the leg glides for an exact level.
Repeat on the X2 bearing rail. Note that common levels are not sensitive enough.
9.
10. Install the “X1” motor (the motor nearest to the deep side of the drain pan) using 4
6mm screws located in the box with the motors. The x axis is the one with the
longest lead screw. Tighten coupler to lead screw with a 7/64 Allen wrench (not
included). Make sure there is no slippage between the coupler and lead screw.
11. Install the “Y” motor in a similar fashion.
Attach the Y motor to the connector
closest to the motor. Tighten coupler to
lead screw.
12. Attach shop air to the Y axis air fitting.
(Milton industrial) Adjusting the z axis up
and down speed is best done after the
AvCAM software is installed. Adjust the
air pressure with the knob just under and
to the side of the pressure gage to 40 psi.
Note that there is a “float” switch on the z
axis pneumatic solenoid. When the
toggle switch points away from the
operator, the pressure is released and the
z axis floats down. This is used to check
end mill position, but normal operations
should be conducted with the toggle switch in the normal automatic position toward
the operator. If the x or y axis moves with the end mill dragging on the surface there
is a high likely hood that the bit will break.
1 . Unpack the coolant tank box strapped between mount bars. The drain fitting and
filter housing are located in the coolant tank for shipping. The pump is fastened to
the side of the shipping crate.
14. Install the drain fitting through the hole in the drain pan. The rubber gasket goes on
the outside with the paper washer between the rubber gasket and nut.
15. Route the 7 foot clear coolant hose from the back side of the Y assembly cable
guide to the barb fitting on the pump. The hose may be shortened as required, but it
needs to be long enough to reach when the X axis is at full travel.

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16. Place the pump cover onto the coolant tank. Use the cover mount screws at your
discretion. Consider shearing the tank cover so that the coolant level is visible. The
baffled front section is not an indicator of coolant level at the pump.
17. The filter housing is shipped with a filter in its normal position. Stretch the filter
around the outside of the clear tube.
18. Place the filter housing on the drain all the way to the top, and tighten the clamp so
the screw driver fitting is accessible when the unit is in operation.
19. Remove the tape from the half round screen over the drain hole in the drain pan. It
is taped in its normal operating position. This keeps larger chips from the filter
assembly which would rapidly fill otherwise. Most of the chips should be retained in
the drain pan for easy removal.
20. Place the pump and tank on the floor with the large hole positioned under the chip
filter. Adjust the leg glides so that the coolant pump will slide out from under the
filter housing. Consider placing a couple of 2x4s under the tank to keep the bottom
off of the floor.
21. The controller mount bars (shipped in the tool box) are mounted to the front of the
drain pan. Supplied with the controller mount bars are 8 each 6x25 mm socket head
screws. Liberally apply silicone seal under the head of 4 of the 6mm socket head
screws. Loosely install the controller mount arms to the drain pan with these screws.
Attach the SC2B controller to the arms with the remaining 4 6x25mm screws. Line
up the arms and tighten the screws.
22. Attach the X interconnect cable 16 pin Amp connector to the controller. The
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The X axis cable will have 2 connectors with angle brackets. Locate the nuts with
screws installed on the bottom of the right rail. Allow enough room to comfortably
attach the motor plug. X2 axis is shown.
2 . Attach the Y/Z cable and route cable with the 9 pin plug on the long cord to the Y
assembly outboard receptacle’
24. Route the pump power cord to the SC2B controller and connect to either AC
receptacle on the SC2B controller.
25. Locate the Z axis stop screw tie wrapped to the Z axis arm. Insert it in the Z axis
arm attached to the pneumatic cylinder.
26. Locate the Z axis up stop and install it as depicted. Under normal use, it should be
adjusted so the bumper takes the shock
just before the z axis hits the top of the
cylinder travel.
27. Remove Porter Cable router from its box.
The router base is not used in this
application and may be discarded if hand
routing is not anticipated. Also the ¼”
collet is provided, but not used with the
Panel Pro.
28. The ½” collet and ER11 collet adapter
have been installed and dialed in for
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replace the collet adapter, note the orientation of the ½” collet to the spindle, or
better yet utilize a dial indicator to install in the clocking that results in max accuracy.
29. Loosen 2 router mount clamps on Z axis and install Porter Cable router so that the
bottom of the machined portion of the router casting is at the bottom edge of the
bottom clamp. Snug the clamp screws equally. Don’t over tighten.
0. The bottom 4 mm clamp (foot) is used for the engraver and other accessories.
The lower clamp tightening screw may be removed for normal use. Don’t clamp it
down tight without an engraver or touch probe installed or it may make it difficult to
install the engraver.
1. Insert a /16 collet with a 1/8” end mill (double ended with /16 shank) with about
7/8” protruding from the collet
nut. The end mill gage found in
the tool box is helpful with this.
Use Porter Cable spindle lock
and a common 9/16 wrench on
the ER11 collet nut. This
adapter uses industry standard
ER11 collets available from
machine tool supply houses like
Enco or MSC.
2. Plug the router cord into the
connector on the Z axis as
shown.
.
4. Plug the AC cord that exits the
machine near the air regulator in to the GFI AC socket on the SC2B.
5. Note: the GFCI test cannot be completed until the computer has commanded the
spindle and pump power on, and the manual switch on the controller is on. It should
be tested weekly.
6. Connect the 9-pin male/female serial cable from your computers serial port to the
SC2B. If your computer only has USB ports, it will be necessary to use a USB to
serial converter.
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8. Mix about 6 ounces #78 coolant concentrate to 6 gallons of water. Pour it into the
coolant tank.
Recommended computer:
We recommend using a desktop style computer running Windows XP operating system.
While a lap-top will run the Panel Pro, the key pad is used frequently. An external key
pad may be employed, however the Num Lock has to be on to use it, and then it remaps
the main key board so that the U,I,O,J,K,L,M keys are now number keys. If you have to
type in a file name, it becomes awkward switching the num lock on and off.
Also plan to have at least a 17” monitor with about 1024 x 768 pixel setting.
Arrange the computer so that the right hand can be on the keyboard or mouse and
the left hand can reach the middle of the Panel Pro.
CAUTION!
There should be no reason to be injured while operating the Panel Pro if a few simple
precautions and common sense are exercised.
The SC2B is powered by 110vac and switches 110vac for the coolant pump and router.
Any Drain pan leaks should be corrected before further machine use.
Operate only on a dry floor.
Test the GFCI outlet with the router running before each use. Press the test button,
and the router should stop. Press the reset button to resume operation.
Do not operate the machine if the floor in the area is wet.
If any coolant leak is noticed, immediately disconnect the power from the SC2B
from a dry location and repair the leak. Make sure any area where power cords
run are dry.
Under no circumstances should the guard around the router bit be removed while the
router is running. Coolant and metal chips will fly every where.
Eye guards are recommended. As the milling bit performs drilling operations,
sometimes some chips can fly.
Ear protection is required.
We make no claims as to the medical properties of or continued exposure to aluminum.
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cutting action. The chips are sharp and can easily embed themselves in the skin.
Nitrile gloves are quite effective at keeping chips at bay.
Chips should be flushed off with running water. If flushing with water does not remove
chips, or metal slivers, then rubbing with clean Scotch Brite will often remove small
metal slivers.
Wear safety glasses.
Keep fingers away from moving parts to keep them from getting pinched. When the
pressure builds up the stepper motors will start skipping steps, but a painful bruise
possibly a broken bone could result if fingers (or other parts of the body) are placed
between moving and non moving parts.
Keep fingers away from the router bit. It will cut fast and sure. Again DO NOT
REMOVE THE GUARD! KEEP INGERS CLEAR!
Software Installation:
There are two applications and the drawing library on your AvCAM disk.
AvCAM: load the AvCAM CD into your CD drive. If the AvCAM install does not start
automatically, go to Windows Start\run\E:autorun.bat where E is your CDrom drive
number. This batch file installs AvCAM and EasyCAD, sets up the proper folders and
copies the drawing libraries.
We recommend Windows XP or later operating system. A windows 98 operating
system may or may not work. We can not provide any support for a Win98 system.
The initial installation must be accomplished from the CDrom. Note the application
key on the CDROM envelope. It will be required on the first time the program is run.
Update installations will not require the application key.
Install EasyCAD: EasyCAD should automatically install
when AvCAM is installed.
To manually install EasyCAD:
Click Windows Start\run.
Type in E:\EasyCAD75x.exe where E is your cdrom
drive number.
I recommend installing in the default C:\ECW750 folder.
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If you already have drawings in the C:\ECW750 folder, copy them to another folder to
protect from overwriting.
EasyCAD license:
Your EasyCAD license is on a printed email in the binder pocket. If we did not
have user information when the machine was shipped, call Linda at 701-255-7640
or email [e-mail] with the email where it should be sent.
Important! A valid email address is required to provide you with AvCAM updates.
If you want a hard copy of the EasyCAD manual, contact Evolution Computing at
www.fastcad.com v7manual.pdf is supplied on the CDROM.
If installed automatically, there will be additional icons that represent menu commands.
These are commands frequently used drawing for the Panel Pro. If properly
configured, there will be 2 rows of icons on the left side of the screen. To Manually
install these icons, make sure EasyCAD is shut down, open the config folder on the
install cdrom and copy all of the files in that folder to your EasyCAD folder.
Drawing Library: the drawing libraries should also install automatically. To manually
install: Use windows explorer (Windows +E), copy the aircraft and instrument folders
into the same folder you have set up for EasyCAD.
Try it out:
Turn the SC2B power switch on. (It may already be on). Click on the blue AvCAM icon
on your desktop to open the AvCAM program.
The first time the program is powered
up, the com port is set on Com1.
If you are connected to Com1 and the
SC2B controller is working properly, the
status bar will read “firmware version
1.5x found”. This is your indication that
the computer and controller have linked
together.
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read “controller not found”. In this case, open the options > hardware menu.
If you know the port number used, enter it in the com port text box and click OK.
If the controller is connected to a serial port, but you don’t know the number, double
click the com port text box. The program will look at com ports one through ten for the
presence of the controller. If successful, a pop up will inform you of the port it was
found on.
Once communication is established, now is a good time to set up and verify all of the
options. The important ones are the port number, machine model, and steps per inch
on the options > hardware.
Information on the options can be found in the help file. Click 1 to get context
sensitive help on any open window. The help file is the main operating manual
for the Panel Pro.
If the help file is not found, navigate to the folder where AvCAM is located if prompted
and locate AC.chm.
After the machine is set up and communications established then hit the keyboard “J”
or “1” key to the jog mode.
Click the down “ ” key or on your key pad (num lock must be on). This will activate
the Z axis after the spindle delay has timed out. If the spindle is running, it may be shut
off with the spindle on/off switch or the controller spindle off switch so that you don’t
have to listen to a unnecessary noise. Clicking the 9 key will raise the z axis. If nothing
happens, check that the manual spindle and z axis switches are on. Check that the
status bar says “firmware version 1.5x found” (communications established). Check
that the controller to Y axis plug is on the outboard receptacle. See the help file
contents “trouble shooting”.
Check z axis speed:
To exercise the z axis, open
AvCAM, hit the 1 key to enter
jog mode.
Hit the keyboard to lower the
z axis (turn the spindle switch
off for z testing)
The first down stroke will
include the spindle delay. After
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and down ( key) to check z pneumatic timing.
On the Z axis solenoid is a float valve whose purpose is to gently lower the z axis for
checking alignment of the end mill to a material edge to establish a particular position.
The Normal setting is with the handle toward the operator. If the z axis is left in the
down position, it will start cutting if the spindle is turning, and the bit will probably break
when it tries to cut in rapid traverse.
The pneumatics are adjusted at assembly, but may require adjustment from time to
time.
The router used should be mounted so that proper weight is felt by the pneumatics
Adjust the pressure regulator to 40 psi. There are 2 air adjustments that control the Z
up and down time. On the
solenoid valve located on the Z axis assembly is a needle valve control marked “1” and
another marked “2”. The valve marked “2” is not used and should be approximately
flush with the solenoid valve body. The valve marked “1” controls the down speed.
Typically this will be about ¼ turn from full closed. . A proper down speed to move
from upper stop to lower stop is about a count of “one thousand one”, or slightly less
than a second. The needle valve located by the pressure regulator controls the up
speed, but there is some interaction with the down speed. The up speed should be
adjusted faster than the down speed, but not so fast that it slams up. If you have to
make adjustments, back out the #1 valve a couple turns, adjust the bottom needle valve
for a quick one count for z up, and then adjust the #1 valve for a one thousand one
count going down.
The X and Y axis may be exercised from the jog menu. Make sure that the rapid
traverse speed is not too high.
If the rapid traverse is set too high the motor torque may drop to a level that cannot
sustain movement, and your position will be lost.
The maximum 4824 rapid traverse is around 150 IPM.
Cutting a drawing
We’ll start our discussion by routing a single instrument hole. For instance, an altimeter
drawing is an individual shape, its reference (drawing origin), was placed at the center
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the drawing library. When the routing starts, the bit must be at the place on the metal
you are cutting that coincides with the drawing reference. For instance, the 0,0 position
of the altimeter.dxf file is in the center of the instrument. Since we want to just cut that
instrument, the 0,0 position of the machine must be at the center of where you want the
instrument cut out. The R key may be used to zero the machine position at its current
location.
AvCAM Machine > find lower left edge is used to set 0,0 to the lower left corner.
Cut a file from metal larger than the finished part:
Select material of adequate size so the router clears the clamps, which are best placed
in the corners. Generally leave about 1 inch around each edge.
Material should be supported about every foot, and spaced away from the rails so you
don’t cut through the rails.
Material spacers are supplied in the tool box. These can be fabricated from
inexpensive plastic lattice strips found in most lumber yards.
Cut a file from an existing blank:
Use a large carpenter square to square the blank with the x axis bearing rail. Take
care that clamps are placed in areas that will not be cut. Clearance must be maintained
from the end mill, and the collet nut.
End mill:
If you are starting a complete panel, it is generally a good idea to install a new end mill.
Used end mills may be used where tolerances or finish are not as critical. End mills
may be inspected using a loupe or strong magnifying glass. ANY chipping on the
cutting edge is cause for rejection.
Turn on controller:
The computer and controller may be turned on in any sequence, but normally, turn on
the controller before AvCAM is opened, If AvCAM is started first, then the keyboard R
key must be hit to zero out the xy axis and establish communications.
Verify that the spindle and z axis switches are all on auto (1 position).
Check z axis:
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Jog to a position where the end mill is in the area to be cut. Move the float valve to
down (handle away from operator). The length of cut of a typical 1/8” end mill is ½”.
You want to adjust the depth so that it cuts as deep as possible (cutting on a stiffer part
of the end mill), but not so deep that it cuts through the material mount rails.
The Z stop screw is a 6mm x 1 thread, so each turn will make a z axis change of
.0 9 75” or just under .040”.
While resting on the top of your 1/8” thick material, loosen the z stop screw jam nut and
turn it down till it touches the stop on the top of the pneumatic cylinder, then back it off
5 turns and tighten the jam nut. This will allow the end mill to penetrate about .200”.
Assuming the lattice spacers are about 1/8” thick, it will cut through the material, the
spacers, but miss the mount rails.
Move the float (manual Z) valve to auto (towards the operator) .
Caution! Always have the z axis up before moving to avoid end mill breakage!
Verify coolant:
The coolant performs several functions.
• Cools the cutter bit.
• Flushes chips off of the material.
• Lubricates end mill. Keeps aluminum from building up on the bit. Material buildup
will drastically increase cutting pressure breaking bits.
COOLANT:
The recommended coolant is Cool Mist #78. It does not stain aluminum when rinsed
off promptly after cutting and provides good lubricity. Mix the coolant with 4-6 oz of
coolant to 1 gallon of tap water, note the color of the mixed coolant. As the machine is
used, coolant will evaporate. Often it is only necessary to add water. Watch the color of
the coolant to maintain approximate mixture. It should have a pale blue color. If it is
too weak of a mixture, then corrosion will be more of a problem.
ill the coolant tank within 2” of the top. If the coolant is too low, it will not pump at
all or there will be bubbles in the clear coolant hose. When bubbles appear dump
about a gallon of water into the drain pan. Clean parts with clear water to remove
residual coolant. Dried coolant leaves a sticky film.
Plan to replace the coolant and clean tank every - 6 months.
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Place the screen mesh over the hole in the drain pan. This keeps most of the chips in
the pan for later clean up. For cutting plastic, remove the top screen as the plastic
cuttings will plug it up. The top screen does not need to be used at all, but it results in
more frequent filter changes.
Place the fabric filter over the edge of the filter housing and allow the center of the filter
to drop inside the housing.
Slide the housing on to the drain fitting and secure with a hose clamp. The clamp
should extend over the filter to secure it. The fabric filter catches the smaller particles.
When it is full, simply remove it, throw it away and put a new one on.
Simulate the file before cutting.
The process of simulation does all the work of joining entities into the correct order and
direction.
Open the cut dialog, click auto tool path, click nearest cutting order, move the sim delay
to .001, click simulate. The joining and sorting is done and then the actual tool path is
simulated. If a non zero finish cut is specified, a red path indicates the rough cut and
the blue path indicates the final or finish cut.
Cut the file
Ready?? Click cut the file. The router turns on, proceeds to the starting point, lowers to
the cutting position and commences cutting. No further intervention is required. Assure
that coolant is flowing. (Adjust the spindle delay time in move options to allow time for
the spindle to come up to speed and the coolant to reach the top.) When routing is
complete, the router will raise and power will be removed from the router and the
coolant pump.
When cutting is completed, clean the machine. Wipe down the steel parts with a dry
rag and spray with a light coat of LPS2. Spray LPS2 liberally under and around the
linear bearings. Remove the collet and end mill. Clean out any chips and spray collet
and collet bore with LPS2.
SC2B Control Unit
PWR: turns AC power on and off. It also acts as an emergency off. In the off position,
it removes all AC power from the internal components. If the spindle is running, or the x
or y axis is moving, everything will stop in the off position and will not automatically
restart when turned back on. The light in the PWR rocker switch is lighted when the
internal components are receiving AC power.
Spindle: The “1” position allows the computer to switch the ac power to the rear gfci
socket. The “0” position removes control from the switch thereby removing power from
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If the internal ac switch shorts, power could still be applied to the rear socket even with
the spindle switch off.
Zaxis: the “1” position allows normal automatic control of the z axis. The “0” position
inhibits automatic lowering of the z axis.
Positioning the Panel Pro:
Jog to the position you want to be 0,0 and hit the keyboard “r” key.
You can individually set the x or y axis to zero or to another position by clicking the x or
y position on the status bar. For instance you have a 1/8” hole that you know is located
at 5, .4. Position the end mill so that it will fall freely into the 1/8” hole. Click the x
position and enter 5 on the form and click ok. Click the Y axis position and enter .4 on
the form and click ok. The position readouts should now say 5 and .4
Similarly if you have a panel blank that is clamped down and squared, you can move
the Y axis so a 1/8” end mill just clears the bottom edge of the panel and enter -.0625 in
the Y axis form. Using jog, move to the left side of the panel. Move the x axis with the
mouse wheel so that the end mill just clears the left edge. Set the X position to -.0625
AvCAM leaves the X and Y axis engaged at all times to avoid inadvertent loss of
position. It is possible to disable the x and y axis in machine > disable axis, but the
actual position may jump as much as .002 from the reported position when the axis are
energized.
Cut the panel:
Open the cut dxf file form.
Verify the correct layers are selected.
Click move options and verify the correct cut and traverse speed are selected. (about
12 inches per minute cut speed for 1/8” 2024t , and 200 to 250 inches per minute
traverse speed.
Verify z down delay at around 1. second, and z up delay about . seconds.
See the help file for details on move options. (Hit F1 with the move option form open)
Click ok to close move options.
Ready? Click “cut the file”
The xy axis proceeds to the start of the first entity and cuts the file.
When complete, it will raise the z axis and stop the router and coolant.
Suspend cutting:
There are various reasons to stop cutting. One of the main ones is if a bit breaks.
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To stop, hit the ESC key. Motion stops, but z stays down and the router continues to
run.
If you want to just pause in position, you can switch the SC2 Z and spindle switches to
0. This is good for repositioning clamps. When ready to continue, turn the z and
spindle switches back on and hit enter.
In the case of a broken bit (end mill) the xy axis will have traveled some distance before
you hit ESC. In this case it is better to hit ESC a second time to completely halt
operation. The Z axis will raise and the router turns off. After replacing the bit, you
need to find the entity number to restart the cut.
Click entity list and highlight an entity entry. They are
entered in the order they will cut. Using the mouse or arrow
keys, move through the list until the entity is highlighted that
you want to start on. Click cancel. The Entity listed will be
entered in the cut file start entity.
The file does not need to be simulated again. Click cut the
file.
You will get a warning that the starting position is not zero.
Assuming you have not moved the xy axis hit enter to
acknowledge this is ok. You will get another message
indicating the starting entity is not zero. Hit enter to
acknowledge this also. The skipped entities will be drawn,
but not cut.
DRAWING OR THE PANEL PRO

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EasyCAD
EasyCAD is especially suited for use with the Panel Pro.
One of the most useful properties is the ability to insert instrument drawings (insert part).
EasyCAD keeps all of the entities grouped so that the entire instrument can be moved, or
erased, keeping all of its entities intact. When the entire file is exported as a dxf,
EasyCAD exports the individual entities so it is not necessary to have libraries of dxf files.
EasyCA tour:
EasyCAD uses a system of menus and toolbars to access commands. All commands
can also be initiated with a text command. For instance a line can be initiated by
opening the draw>line menu, clicking the line tool on the tool bar, or typing the word
“line” and hitting enter.
In this document when we refer to a command, it will take the form of the menu item ie
draw followed by a “>” and the sub menus also separated by the forward arrow. So a
line command takes the form of draw>line.
This is a good time to customize the drawing desktop for your preferences.
If you copied the configuration files from the distribution disk to your EasyCAD7 folder,
some customization will already have taken place.
You should see a color bar, a draw bar, and an edit bar on the left side of the screen,
and a standard icon bar on the right. See software installation for more information on
extra econs.
On the bottom of the screen you will see an icon with a hammer on it. Click on that to
customize tool bar placement as desired. On the lower left corner of the pop up menu,
verify that “use scroll bars” is checked.
When you invoke the file>new command, the settings specified in the standard.ft7
template file will be loaded so that text styles, line styles, layers and other settings will
be loaded. See the EasyCAD help file for more information on templates.
Open specs > options and make sure the items are checked or unchecked the same as
shown below. Two items are particularly important. “Group parts on insertion” makes
sure that all of the entities associated with an instrument stay together when inserted
into your cut file
“Display cursor tracking tool tip” will use up your computers resources slowing it way
down after awhile.