DGSHAPE DWX-4 User manual

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User's Manual
Operation Screen
1
2Cutting
3Maintenance
4FAQ

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Contents
Contents..........................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1 Operation screen.................................................................................................................4
Displaying or Exiting VPanel ...........................................................................................................5
What is VPanel? ....................................................................................................................................................................................5
Displaying VPanel................................................................................................................................................................................5
Display of VPanel in the Tasktray....................................................................................................................................................6
Exiting VPanel .......................................................................................................................................................................................6
Overview of VPanel Window...........................................................................................................7
Top Window...........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Description of SETTINGS Window .................................................................................................8
"Settings" Tab........................................................................................................................................................................................8
"Override" Tab.......................................................................................................................................................................................9
"Maintenance" Tab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
"Mail" Tab............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
"Manual correction" Dialog........................................................................................................................................................... 12
"Tool management" Dialog .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
"Tool registration" Dialog .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 2 Cutting................................................................................................................................15
How to Use / Read the Built-in Panel............................................................................................16
How to Use / Read the Built-in Panel......................................................................................................................................... 16
Colors and Statuses of Signal LED Lamp and Operation Button..................................................................................... 16
Power On / Off...............................................................................................................................17
Turn On the Power Switch............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Turn O the Power Switch.............................................................................................................................................................17
Getting Ready to Cutting...............................................................................................................18
Preparation of Workpieces (Usable Workpieces) .................................................................................................................. 18
Preparation for Tool (Size of Tool That Can Be Used) ........................................................................................................... 18
Preparation for Supply of Compressed Air (Setting the Regulator)............................................................................... 18
Starting Cutting .............................................................................................................................19
STEP1: Attaching the Workpiece ................................................................................................................................................ 19
STEP2 : Attaching a Tool................................................................................................................................................................. 22
STEP3 : Outputting Cutting Data................................................................................................................................................ 23
Stopping the Output of Cutting Data....................................................................................................................................... 24
Removing Milling Data in Standby from the Output List .................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 3 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................25
Precautions about Maintenance....................................................................................................26
Important Notes on Care and Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 26
Daily Maintenance.........................................................................................................................27
Cleaning after Cutting Operation Ends.................................................................................................................................... 27
Periodic Maintenance....................................................................................................................28
Spindle Run-in (Warm-up) ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Correction of Milling Machine ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Care and Storage Methods of Detection Pin and Automatic Correction Jig .............................................................. 30
Retightening the Collet.................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Care and Maintenance of the Regulator .................................................................................................................................. 33
Replacing the Collet ........................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Cleaning the Inside and Applying Grease............................................................................................................................... 35
Replacing of the Spindle Unit ...................................................................................................................................................... 38

Contents
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Chapter 4 Read This Chapter Whenever You Face a Problem. (FAQ) ...........................................39
What to Do If… .............................................................................................................................40
Initialization Is Not Performed or Initialization Fails ............................................................................................................ 40
The Operation Button Does Not Respond .............................................................................................................................. 40
VPanel Does Not Recognize the Machine ............................................................................................................................... 40
Cutting Data Can Not Be Output to the Machine, or the Machine Does Not Operate Although Cutting Data Is Output to It...... 41
The Computer Shut Down When Plural Machines Were Connected............................................................................. 41
The Ionizer Is Not Eective (Cutting Waste Adhere to the Around Wall of Cutting Area) ...................................... 41
Compressed Air Does Not Come Out........................................................................................................................................ 42
Abnormal Noise Occurs ................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Automatic Correction Fails............................................................................................................................................................ 42
Tool Management Information Was Lost................................................................................................................................. 43
The Cutting Results Are Not Attractive..................................................................................................................................... 43
There Is a Line of Level Dierence in the Cutting Result ................................................................................................... 43
Chipping Occurs (Edges of Cut Workpieces Become Chipped) ...................................................................................... 43
A Hole Opens in Cutting Result................................................................................................................................................... 44
The Dimensions of Cutting Results Do Not Match............................................................................................................... 44
To Install Driver Separately ........................................................................................................................................................... 44
To Install Software and Electronic Manual Separately........................................................................................................ 46
Installation Is Impossible ............................................................................................................................................................... 47
Uninstalling the Driver ................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Uninstalling the VPanel .................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Responding to an Error Message .................................................................................................51
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Chapter 1
Operation screen
Displaying or Exiting VPanel .................................................... 5
What is VPanel? ..............................................................................5
Displaying VPanel............................................................................5
Display of VPanel in the Tasktray ....................................................6
Exiting VPanel .................................................................................6
Overview of VPanel Window.................................................... 7
Top Window .....................................................................................7
Description of SETTINGS Window........................................... 8
"Settings" Tab .................................................................................. 8
"Override" Tab..................................................................................9
"Maintenance" Tab.........................................................................10
"Mail" Tab....................................................................................... 11
"Manual correction" Dialog ............................................................12
"Tool management" Dialog ............................................................13
"Tool registration" Dialog................................................................14

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Chapter 1 Operation screen
Displaying or Exiting VPanel
What is VPanel?
VPanel is an application to operate the milling machine on the computer screen. It has functions to output cutting data,
perform maintenance, and make various corrections. In addition, it displays error messages of the milling machine.
"Setup Guide" ("Installing and Setting Up the Software")
Displaying VPanel
Click (the VPanel icon) in the task tray of desktop screen.
VPanel will be displayed on the screen. If you cannot nd in the tasktray, activate it from the [Start] screen (or [Start]
menu) of Windows.
How to start VPanel from the [Start] screen (or [Start] menu) of Windows
Windows 7/10
Go to [Start] menu, and click [All Apps] (or [All Programs]) - [Roland DWX-4] - [VPanel for DWX-4].
VPanel will be activated.
Windows 8.1
Click on the [Start] screen, and from the Apps screen, Click the [VPanel for DWX-4] icon of the
[Roland DWX-4].
VPanel will be activated.
VPanel serves as a resident software
VPanel works as a resident software which is constantly working to manage the milling machine and send e-mails*, and
so on. You are recommended to make settings to enable VPanel to start automatically when the computer starts. (P.
8, ""Settings" Tab") When you click on the upper right corner of the window, the window will disappear from the
screen, but the program will not exit. While it is running, is constantly displayed in the tasktray.
*The e-mail to notify the completion of cutting or an error when it occurs. (P. 11, ""Mail" Tab")

Displaying or Exiting VPanel
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Chapter 1 Operation screen
Display of VPanel in the Tasktray
When the VPanel icon is displayed in the tasktray, the connected milling machines are always monitored. The following
statuses are displayed in the tasktray.
ON /OFF of the pow-
er
Among the connected milling machines, if at least one
milling machine is ON, it is displayed in white. If no ma-
chine is ON, it is displayed in gray.
You can check which machine is on by checking the
message which appears when you place the mouse
pointer on .
Display when an er-
ror occurs
Among the connected milling machines, if an error oc-
curs on at least one milling machine, it is displayed in red.
You can check which machine had an error by checking
the message which appears when you place the mouse
pointer on .
Display when tool
replacement is
needed
If the tool needs to be replaced, "Tool replacement time "
will be displayed.
Display when cut-
ting is completed
The machine of which the cutting is completed is dis-
played.
Exiting VPanel
You can exit the program by right-clicking in the tasktray, and
click [Exit].

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Chapter 1 Operation screen
Overview of VPanel Window
Top Window
This is the top window of VPanel. It displays the status of the connected milling machine and output list of cutting data.
Output of cutting data can also be executed by this window.
No. The contents of a display Details
Machine operation status
Rdy : Cutting data can be received.
O : The power of the milling machine is OFF.
Ini : The initial operation is underway.
Bsy : The machine is in operation.
Err : An error has occurred.
Pau : The operation is paused.
* When the front cover is open, "Cov" is displayed next to the operation status.
Name of connected ma-
chine
Displays ID and the name of connected machine. The ID of a machine whose
power is o is shown by the sign [-].
Status of milling machine
The operation state, spindle rotation speed, and cutting time, etc. are displayed.
Among the connected machines, the machine whose radio button displayed on
the left of the name is checked is displayed.
Tool work time
Displays the name of the tool selected in "Tool management," the current work
time, and the time when it must be replaced. For example, "00h01m/06h00m"
indicates that "00h01m" is the work time and "06h00m" is the replacement time
of the tool.
Output le / Quit cutting Used to output and cancel cutting data.
P. 23, "STEP3 : Outputting Cutting Data"
Tool management Used to select or register a tool you want to control its work time.
P. 13, ""Tool management" Dialog"
Settings Displays the SETTINGS window.
P. 8, "Description of SETTINGS Window"
Output list Data under cutting and data waiting for cutting are displayed.
The progress of cutting is also displayed.

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Chapter 1 Operation screen
Description of SETTINGS Window
"Settings" Tab
In this tab, you can make the VPanel auto startup setting and settings related to the NC code, etc. When more than one
machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window is the target of setting.
Run VPanel program at start-up
When a check is put in this checkbox, VPanel is automatically started up at the time when Windows starts up, and VPanel
is displayed in the tasktray.
Initial setting : Checked
NC code with decimal point
Select handling and interpretation of the decimal point for NC code. In the case of "Conventional," the unit is interpreted
as millimeter (or inch) when there is a decimal point, and as 1/1000 millimeter (or 1/10000 inch) when there is no decimal
point. In the case of "Calculator," the unit is always interpreted as millimeter (or inch) regardless of whether or not there
is a decimal point. In the case of "Calculator," select the scope of application. Select an appropriate setting according to
your CAM or NC code.
Initial setting : Conventional
Machine ID
You can set an ID to the machine. You should use this function when connecting more than one machine.
Initial setting : A
"Setup Guide" ("Connecting Multiple Units")
Change the ID according to the procedure of the "Setup Guide."

Description of SETTINGS Window
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Chapter 1 Operation screen
"Override" Tab
In this tab, you can adjust the "Cutting speed" and "Spindle speed" during cutting. This is useful when you want to change
the feed rate or speed as you monitor the status of cutting.
An override value is specied as a percentage. For example, when the command in the cutting data sent from the computer
is for a speed of 10,000 rpm, specifying an override of 150% produces an actual speed of 15,000 rpm.
When more than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window is the target of these operations.
Cutting speed
The moving speed of the tool during the cutting of workpieces can be adjusted. With the speed dened in the cutting data
regarded as 100%, the larger the value, the higher the speed, and the smaller the value, the lower the speed.
Spindle speed
The spindle speed during cutting can be adjusted. With the speed dened in the cutting data regarded as 100%, the larger
the value, the higher the speed, and the smaller the value, the lower the speed.
When the milling machine is turned OFF, the override is returned to 100%.
In the top window, not the rotation speed of the spindle after override, but the one specied by the cutting data is displayed.
Setting an override does not let you perform operation beyond the machine's maximum or minimum speeds.
Clicking these buttons adjusts the values.

Description of SETTINGS Window
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Chapter 1 Operation screen
"Maintenance" Tab
In this tab, you can make the operations related to maintenance, such as automatic correction of the milling machine and system
report. When more than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window is the target of these operations.
Operation
Automatic correction
Perform automatic correction of the milling machine after the machine was
installed or relocated or when the cutting position is incorrect.
P. 29, "Correction of Milling Machine"
Test tool **
(** refers to #1 to #4)
Perform a test to replace the tool.
*#3 to 4 are used when using ZAT-4D (4 position ATC) which is an optional item.
Manual correction Use this function when you want to correct the machine manually.
P. 12, ""Manual correction" Dialog"
Move (These buttons are used to perform cleaning of the machine.)
Front or rear
The rotary axis unit will move forward or backward by clicking on this button.
Whenever the movement is complete, "Operation was completed" is displayed.
Click "OK."
Left or right The spindle unit will move to the right or left by clicking on this button. When
the movement is complete, "Operation was completed" is displayed. Click "OK."
* When the operation button of the built-in panel of the machine is pressed, the spindle head and table return to the
VIEW position . (The spindle unit returns to the right end in the highest position, and the rotary axis unit returns to the
forefront position)
Spindle
Work time The work time of the spindle unit will be displayed. After the replacement of the spindle
unit, click on "Reset" to reset the value at 0. P. 38, "Replacing of the Spindle Unit"
Run-in You can perform run-in operation for the spindle. When installing and moving the
machine, or replacing the spindle unit. P. 28, "Spindle Run-in (Warm-up)"
Open collet
Close collet
You can open or close the collet. Use this function to retighten the collet.
P. 31, "Retightening the Collet"
Emergency tool
release
The collet can be opened before initialization. Use this function if initialization cannot
be performed when, for example, the tool gets snagged on something. It will become
valid by turning on the power with the front cover open.
System report
You can display the serial number, rmware version, and total work time, etc. of the machine in a report.
You can save the system report in a text le by clicking "Save" in the System report window.
Error log
You can display the logs of the errors which have occurred so far. You can save the error log in a text le by clicking "Save"
in the error log window.

Description of SETTINGS Window
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Chapter 1 Operation screen
"Mail" Tab
In this tab, you can make the setting to receive e-mails notifying that cutting is completed or an error has occurred. When
more than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window is the target of the setting.
When a check is put in [Send mail], you can enter each item. For information on the input values, see the table below.
Receiver address The e-mail address of an e-mail receiver. You can input more than one address by
separating with comma.
Sender address
The e-mail address used in the computer which presently makes the settings of
VPanel.
(It is an e-mail sender address. It must be an e-mail address from which e-mails can
be sent to the e-mail sending server explained below.)
Server host name The e-mail sending server name (SMTP server name) of the mail software used in
the computer which presently makes the settings of VPanel.
Server port number The e-mail sending server port number of the mail software used in the computer
which presently makes the settings of VPanel.
Use SSL connection Put a check mark, and the security-protected connection (SSL) will be used. Follow
the settings of the mail software used.
Follow the settings of the mail software used.
Use SMTP authentication
User name / Password
Put a check mark, and authentication will be used to send e-mails. Input the user name
and password for authentication. Follow the settings of the mail software used.
Click [Send test] to perform the sending test. If the e-mail with the following data arrives at the address specied in "Re-
ceiver address," the setting is complete.
When an e-mail failed to be sent, the "Windows Script Host" error window is displayed. Check the input items again.
Note
* The sending of e-mails may become impossible due to settings of the security software, etc.
If e-mails cannot be sent, check the settings of the security software used as anti-virus software.
* Consult with the network administrator about details of e-mail settings.
* VPanel does not support TLS connections (STARTTLS).
Subject : <Name of the machine> Text : Test

Description of SETTINGS Window
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Chapter 1 Operation screen
"Manual correction" Dialog
In this dialog, you can make corrections of the milling machine manually. Perform corrections if you want to precisely adjust
the accuracy. When more than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window is the target of corrections.
* Perform automatic correction before performing this correction.
P. 29, "Correction of Milling Machine"
Distance
You can correct the moving distance in the X, Y, and Z directions respectively. Set the correction value as considering the
initial moving distance as 100.000%.
Initial setting : 100.000%
A axis back side
You can correct the angle when the A axis is rotated by 180 degrees. Set the correction value as considering the initial
setting as 0.00 degree.
Initial setting : 0.00 degree
Origin point
You can correct the origins of the X, Y, and Z axes, respectively. Set the correction value as considering the initial setting
as 0.00 mm.
Initial setting : 0.00 mm
Clear these values when executing automatic correction
If you check this checkbox, the settings of , , and are reset to the default values when the automatic correction
is performed.
Initial setting : Checked

Description of SETTINGS Window
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Chapter 1 Operation screen
"Tool management" Dialog
By selecting a tool to be used in this dialog, the work time of the tool selected will be automatically recorded. In addition,
when the tool reached the preset replacement time, a warning message will be displayed. When more than one machine is
connected, the tool of the machine selected on the top window will be managed.
Tool to use
A tool whose work time will be counted can be selected from among the tools registered in . ( #1 to #4 are tool numbers.)
Select a tool according to the tool set in the stocker. The name and work time/replacement time of the tool selected will
be displayed on the screen.
When you do not use this function, select No tool (leave the box blank).
*#3 to 4 are used when using ZAT-4D (4 position ATC) which is an optional item.
Work time / Replacement time
The work time and replacement time of the tool selected in will be displayed. The replacement time of the tool can be
changed from "Tool registration" of . After a tool was replaced with a new one, click on "Reset" to set the work time at 0.
Tool registration
The tool for managing work time can be registered or deleted. Click on this button, and the "Tool registration" dialog
will open.
P. 8, ""Settings" Tab"

Description of SETTINGS Window
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Chapter 1 Operation screen
"Tool registration" Dialog
In this dialog, you can register and delete a tool for managing work time. When more than one machine is connected, you
can register or delete the tool for the machine selected on the top window.
Tool list
Displays the names, work time, and replacement time of registered tools.
Tool info
You can edit the name, work time, and replacement time of the tool selected in the tool list. By clicking on "Save," the
current data will be overwritten with the edited result, which will be saved.
Since the replacement time depends on the type of the tool or workpiece or the cutting conditions, adjust the value of
the replacement time as needed.
Add tool
You can additionally register up to 20 tools.
Remove tool
You can delete the selected tool from the tool list.

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Chapter 2
Cutting
How to Use / Read the Built-in Panel..................................... 16
How to Use / Read the Built-in Panel ............................................16
Colors and Statuses of Signal LED Lamp and Operation Button........ 16
Power On / Off........................................................................ 17
Turn On the Power Switch.............................................................17
Turn Off the Power Switch.............................................................17
Getting Ready to Cutting........................................................ 18
Preparation of Workpieces (Usable Workpieces) .......................... 18
Preparation for Tool (Size of Tool That Can Be Used)...................18
Preparation for Supply of Compressed Air (Setting the Regulator) ......18
Starting Cutting....................................................................... 19
STEP1: Attaching the Workpiece ..................................................19
STEP2 : Attaching a Tool ...............................................................22
STEP3 : Outputting Cutting Data...................................................23
Stopping the Output of Cutting Data..............................................24
Removing Milling Data in Standby from the Output List ................24

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Chapter 2 Cutting
How to Use / Read the Built-in Panel
How to Use / Read the Built-in Panel
ERROR Flashes when an error has occurred.
PAUSE Lights while the operation is paused.
CANCEL Flashes while the data is canceled or the initial operation is performed.
The cutting data received while the lamp is ashing is canceled.
Operation button
Press this button to operate, suspend, or restart the machine.
Holding down this button will stop cutting.
The button lights up when the power is turned on and ashes when the machine
is in operation.
Colors and Statuses of Signal LED Lamp and Operation Button
Blue
The machine is in the standby status or executing initialization.
The shaft will rotate 180º when the operation button is pressed in the standby
status. If the tool is mounted, it is returned to the ATC magazine.
A lapse of 5 min-
utes without any operation during standby causes the signal LED lamp to be turned o.
White
Cutting is performed or suspended, or the front cover is open.
Cutting will be suspended when the operation button is pressed.
Cutting can be
resumed by pressing the button again. Holding down the operation button will stop cutting.
Yellow
An error occurred, and cutting is suspended.
Check details of the error displayed on the screen of VPanel. Cutting can be
resumed by pressing the operation button.
Red
An error occurred, and cutting is suspended and cannot be resumed.
Check details of the error displayed on the screen of VPanel. When the LED is
lit, the machine will stop cutting and return to the standby status by holding
the operation button depressed.When the LED is ickering, turn o the power,
and turn it on again to restart the machine.
ERROR
PAUSE
CANCEL
ERROR
PAUSE
CANCEL
Operation
button
Signal LED Lamp

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Chapter 2 Cutting
Power On / Off
Turn On the Power Switch
Procedure

Close the front cover.

Turn on the power switch of the machine.
The machine starts initialization. The status change of the signal
LED lamp from flashing to lighting indicates the completion of
initialization.
Turn Off the Power Switch
Procedure
Turn off the power switch of the machine.

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Chapter 2 Cutting
Getting Ready to Cutting
Preparation of Workpieces (Usable Workpieces)
Type of Workpieces
Zirconia (pre-sintered) , Wax , PMMA, Composite resin
Type and Size of Workpiece
Type
Size (Unit : mm)
Width × Depth Height
Block 76×38 10 to 22
Workpiece with pin Maximum
85×40
Maximum
22
Preparation for Tool (Size of Tool That Can Be Used)
The tool size that can be used is shown in the gure below.
* The shape of the tool is an example. Select an appropriate tool suitable for usage. To purchase a tool, contact the dealer
where you purchased the milling machine.
Preparation for Supply of Compressed Air (Setting the Regulator)
Recommended Set Pressure
Zirconia, WAX, Composite resin : 0.1MPa
PMMA : 0.2MPa
Important Notes on compressed air
Be sure to adjust to an air pressure of not more than 0.2 MPa. Exceeding this may cause malfunction.
When supply of air starts, the air starts to ow and the pressure drops.When the pressure has dropped,
adjust the regulator to have an appropriate value again. (Air is supplied when the spindle rotates or
when the tool is replaced.)
Shank diameter: 4 mm
Length: 40 to 55 mm

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Chapter 2 Cutting
Starting Cutting
STEP1: Attaching the Workpiece
Refer to the appropriate attachment procedure for the workpiece type to be used.
P. 18, "Preparation of Workpieces (Usable Workpieces)"
Block Workpiece
Procedure

Close the front cover, and turn the power switch on.
After the initial operation is completed, open the front cover.

Insert the block workpiece clamp into the mounting part.
Hold the clamp as shown in the gure, and insert it all the way into the mounting part so that there will be no gap
between them.

Tighten the mounting screw (L) with a
hexagonal screwdriver (M).

Loosen the screws of clamp with a hexagonal screwdriver (L) (2 places).
Tighten the screws according to the thickness of the workpiece.
Attach a workpiece from the front side of the clamp.
Screw
Block
work-
piece
Clamp for block workpiece
Mounting part
Insert the clamp so
that there will be no
gap between it and the
mounting part.
Align the dent with the
position of the screw hole.
Mounting screw (L)