Dgshape Dwx-42w User manual

User’s Manual

Basic Operation

Milling

Maintenance

Useful Functions

Troubleshooting

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Contents

Contents ��1

1. Basic Operation ................................................................................................................................. 4

Switching the Power On or O��5

Switching the Power On ��5

Switching the Power O ��5

VPanel Basic Operation��6

What Is VPanel? ��6

Displaying VPanel��6

VPanel Display in the Task Tray��7

Using the [Emergency release] Button��8

Exiting VPanel ��9

Milling Machine Display �� 10

Built-in Panel Display �� 10

Statuses Indicated by the Status Light �� 11

2. Milling................................................................................................................................................ 12

Checks before Milling�� 13

Usable Workpieces�� 13

Usable Milling Burs �� 13

Preparing Compressed Air (Setting the Regulator)�� 13

Registering Milling Burs�� 14

Registering Milling Burs in VPanel�� 14

Enabling Automatic Switching of Milling Burs at the End of Their Service Lives�� 17

Starting Milling �� 22

Step 1: Filling the Machine with Coolant�� 22

Step 2: Setting Milling Burs�� 28

Step 3: Spindle run-in (short) �� 29

Step 4: Mounting the workpiece �� 30

Step 5: Outputting Milling Data�� 32

Checking the Operation Status�� 36

Checking the Milling Data Status �� 36

Checking the Estimated Milling Time �� 37

Checking the Basic Status of the Milling Machine �� 38

Checking the Operation Status of the Milling Machine �� 40

Checking the Milling Bur Usage Status (Replacement Time) �� 41

Pausing or Aborting Milling �� 42

Pausing or Aborting Milling�� 42

Deleting Standby Milling Data �� 43

Following Daily Operations�� 44

Collet Maintenance, Cleaning of Dummy Pin, and Checking of Coolant Flow Rate�� 44

Cleaning after Milling Finishes �� 51

3. Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 54

Maintenance Precautions �� 55

Maintenance Precautions�� 55

Periodic Care and Maintenance �� 56

Correcting the Milling Machine �� 56

Replacing the Coolant �� 61

Care and Storage of the Automatic Correction Jig �� 67

Care of the Regulator Bowl�� 68

Cleaning the Coolant Nozzle�� 70

Replacing Consumable Parts�� 72

Replacing the Spindle Unit �� 72

Replacing Milling Burs �� 72

Replacing Coolant Filters�� 72

Replacing the Collet �� 83

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Extended Periods of Non-Use / Moving the Machine�� 88

Draining the Coolant Lines �� 88

Attaching the Retainer �� 93

Spindle Run-In (Long)�� 95

4. Useful Functions.............................................................................................................................. 98

Setting the Connection with the Computer �� 99

Connecting over a LAN instead of by USB �� 99

Registering Multiple Machines in VPanel��108

Registration of Multiple Machines ��108

Adding USB-connected Machines ��108

Adding LAN-connected Machines��113

Operation When Multiple Machines are Registered in VPanel��118

Switching the Machine to Operate��118

Listing the Machines to Connect to and Selecting the Machine to Operate��118

Switching the Machine to Register in VPanel��119

Changing the Display Order of the Machines��121

Email Notication Settings ��122

Receiving Milling Machine Status Notication Email��122

Using NC Codes ��124

Selecting the NC Code Numeric Value Interpretation Method ��124

Advanced Correction Function��125

Milling Machine Manual Correction ��125

Other Functions��127

Milling bur change test ��127

Changing the Name of the Machine Displayed in VPanel��128

Changing the Image of the Machine Displayed in VPanel ��129

Checking the VPanel/Firmware Version ��130

Displaying System Reports/Error Logs ��131

Preventing VPanel from Starting on Computer Startup��132

5. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 133

Machine Problems��134

The Machine Does Not Run/Cannot Generate Output��134

The Operation Button Does Not Respond ��134

VPanel Does Not Recognize the Machine ��134

The Machine Recognized by VPanel Is Displayed as OFFLINE��134

The Computer Shuts Down When Connecting Multiple Machines ��135

Compressed Air Does Not Come Out��135

Automatic Correction Fails��136

Collet Maintenance Cannot Continue Due to an Error Occurring��136

Milling Quality Problems��137

The Milling Results Are Not Attractive��137

There Is a Line of Level Dierence in the Milling Results ��137

The Dimensions of the Milling Results Do Not Match ��137

Chipping Occurs (Edges of Milling Products Become Chipped)��138

A Hole Opens in the Milling Results ��138

Installation Problems��139

Installing the Driver Separately (USB Connection)��139

Installing the Driver Separately (LAN Connection) ��141

Installing the Software and the Electronic-format Manual Separately��141

Driver Installation Is Impossible��142

Uninstalling the Driver ��146

Uninstalling VPanel��149

Cannot Connect via LAN (Resetting the Machine IP Address)��150

Responding to Error Messages��151

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Thank you very much for purchasing this product.

• To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this

manual completely and store it in a safe location.

• At the time of purchase, verify that the provided "Warranty" is a󰀩xed with the dealer's signature, address, and purchase date. Keep

this warranty in a safe location.

• Unauthorized copying or transferal, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.

• The contents of this operation manual and the specications of this product are subject to change without notice.

• The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you nd any misprint or error, please

inform Roland DG Corporation.

• DGSHAPE Corporation assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this

product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.

• DGSHAPE Corporation assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any

article made using this product.

Error Message List ��151

"1000-****" The % limit switch was not found��152

"1006-02**" The % axis position has been shifted��152

"101C-0000" The milling bur sensor was not found��153

"101D-000*" The % milling bur cannot be released� ��153

"101D-010*" The % milling bur cannot be released� It might be broken from the root� ��154

"101E-000*" The % milling bur might be broken��155

"101F-000*" The % milling bur chucking has slipped out� ��156

"1020/1021-000*" The % milling bur is too long/too short��157

"1022-000*" The % milling bur was not found��158

"1023-0000 to 1028-0000" Milling data error��159

"1029-0000" The spindle experienced an overload� ��160

"102A-000*" The spindle experienced overcurrent��161

"102B-0000" The spindle motor temperature is too high��162

"102E-0000" The mechanical part has collided� ��162

"1033-000*" The coolant has run out� ��163

"1034-0000" The coolant tank is not installed��163

"1038-0000" Milling data error� No milling bur is selected��165

"103A-000*" DANGER!! The coolant is leaking!!��165

"103B-0000" The automatic correction is not yet nished� ��166

"103D-0000" Milling data error� The milling bur cannot reach the milling position��166

"105E-0000" The pressure of the compressed air is too high or low��167

"****-****" An unknown error occurred� ��167

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1. Basic Operation

Switching the Power On or O󰀨................................................................................... 5

Switching the Power On ............................................................................................. 5

Switching the Power O󰀨 ............................................................................................. 5

VPanel Basic Operation............................................................................................. 6

What Is VPanel?......................................................................................................... 6

Displaying VPanel ...................................................................................................... 6

VPanel Display in the Task Tray................................................................................. 7

Using the [Emergency release] Button....................................................................... 8

Exiting VPanel ............................................................................................................ 9

Milling Machine Display ........................................................................................... 10

Built-in Panel Display................................................................................................ 10

Statuses Indicated by the Status Light ......................................................................11

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1. Basic Operation

Switching the Power On or O󰀨

Switching the Power On

Procedure

A Close the front cover.

Hold this with

both hands.

B Switch on the machine's power switch.

The machine starts the initial operations. When the status light stops ashing and remains steadily lit (in blue), the

initial operations are complete.

Leave the machine and the compressor on at all times.

• Turning the machine o󰀨 leads to moisture collecting inside of the machine, which may lead to malfunction.

• If the compressor is turned o󰀨, the supply of air to the machine's spindle unit will be stopped, which may

lead to malfunction.

Switching the Power O󰀨

Procedure

Switch o󰀨 the machine's power switch.

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1. Basic Operation

VPanel Basic Operation

What Is VPanel?

VPanel is an application that allows milling machine operation on a computer screen� It has functions to output milling data,

perform maintenance, and make various corrections� It also displays milling machine error messages�

When more than one milling machine is connected, the machine to operate is the one displayed in the MACHINE STATUS area�

""Setup Guide" ("Installing the Software")

Displaying VPanel

Click (the VPanel icon) in the task tray on the desktop�

VPanel will be displayed� If you cannot nd in the task tray, start the program from the Windows [Start] screen (or the [Start]

menu)�

Starting from the Windows [Start] Screen (or [Start] Menu)

Windows 10 and 7

From the [Start] menu, click [All apps] (or [All Programs]), [VPanel for DWX], and then click [VPanel for

DWX].

Windows 8.1

Click on the [Start] screen. From the [Apps] screen, click the [VPanel for DWX] icon under [VPanel

for DWX].

VPanel Basic Operation

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1. Basic Operation

MEMO: VPanel serves as resident software.

VPanel works as resident software that is constantly working to manage the milling machine, send emails,* and so on� It is recommended

to congure the settings so that VPanel starts automatically when the computer starts�

Also, clicking in the upper-right corner of the top window will minimize the program to the task tray� The application window

disappears from the display, but the program is not exited� While VPanel is running, is constantly displayed in the task tray�

* Emails are sent to notify the user of milling completion or errors that occur� (")

VPanel Display in the Task Tray

When the VPanel icon is displayed in the task tray, the status of the connected milling machine is always monitored� The display

of the VPanel icon changes depending on the status of the milling machine� The meanings of the displays are shown below�

Indicates that at least one of the connected milling machines is on (is online).

Indicates that all the connected milling machines are o󰀨.

Indicates that an error has occurred on at least one of the connected milling machines.

If you hover the mouse pointer over this icon, you can check which machine has the error.

Messages are displayed automatically if an error occurs, during milling, and in similar situations.

Even after the message disappears, if you hover the mouse pointer over this icon, the status

of each connected machine (such as Ready, Milling, Finished, Completed, and O󰀪ine) will be

displayed. In these situations, perform the maintenance work indicated by the message.

VPanel Basic Operation

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1. Basic Operation

Using the [Emergency release] Button

If the initial operations cannot be performed because of a problem such as the milling bur caught on the workpiece, you can use

the [Emergency release] button to remove the milling bur from the spindle unit�

Procedure

A Turn o󰀨 the power.

"󱐯

B Open the front cover.

C Turn on the power.

"

D Show VPanel.

"

E Click the [Maintenance] tab, and then click [Emergency release].

VPanel Basic Operation

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1. Basic Operation

Exiting VPanel

Procedure

A Click in the upper-left corner of the VPanel window.

B Click [Exit].

MEMO 1:

You can perform the same operation by right-clicking the title bar at the top of the VPanel window�

MEMO 2:

You can perform the same operation by right-clicking in the task tray�

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1. Basic Operation

Milling Machine Display

Built-in Panel Display

Operation button

ERROR Flashes when an error has occurred.

PAUSE Illuminates when operation is paused. Flashes when operation is ongoing (from the point

when the operation button is pressed during milling to the point when operation is paused).

POWER Lights when the power is turned on.

CANCEL Flashes when data is being cancelled and during the initial operations.

Milling data received while this light is ashing will be cancelled.

Operation button

Flashes during the initial operations and when mechanisms near the spindle unit are

operating. Lights under any other status while the power is on.

During

milling

Press Pauses or resumes operation. Clears some errors.



"

Hold Aborts milling or clears some errors.



"

During

standby

Press Rotates the rotary axis by 180 degrees.

Hold Clears some errors (when an error has occurred).



"

Milling Machine Display

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Statuses Indicated by the Status Light

Status light

Blue

Lit The front cover is closed in the standby status.

Flashing During initial operations or during maintenance in the standby status.

White Lit Milling is in operation or is paused. Alternatively, the front cover is open in the standby status.

Yellow Lit

An error has occurred. The level of this error is such that milling can be resumed immediately by

clearing the error. Check the error details shown on VPanel. Press the operation button on the

built-in panel to resume milling.



"

Red

Lit

An error has occurred. The level of this error is such that milling cannot be resumed immediately

and you will have to redo the procedure from the beginning. Check the error details shown on

VPanel. Milling stops as soon as the error occurs.



"

Flashing

A serious error has occurred. Turn o󰀨 the power, and then check the error details displayed in

VPanel. Milling stops as soon as the error occurs.



"

O󰀨 The machine is in the sleep status or the power is o󰀨.

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2. Milling

Checks before Milling............................................................................................... 13

Usable Workpieces................................................................................................... 13

Usable Milling Burs................................................................................................... 13

Preparing Compressed Air (Setting the Regulator) .................................................. 13

Registering Milling Burs ........................................................................................... 14

Registering Milling Burs in VPanel ........................................................................... 14

Enabling Automatic Switching of Milling Burs at the End of Their Service Lives...... 17

Starting Milling ......................................................................................................... 22

Step 1: Filling the Machine with Coolant .................................................................. 22

Step 2: Setting Milling Burs ...................................................................................... 28

Step 3: Spindle run-in (short).................................................................................... 29

Step 4: Mounting the workpiece ............................................................................... 30

Step 5: Outputting Milling Data................................................................................. 32

Checking the Operation Status................................................................................ 36

Checking the Milling Data Status.............................................................................. 36

Checking the Estimated Milling Time........................................................................ 37

Checking the Basic Status of the Milling Machine.................................................... 38

Checking the Operation Status of the Milling Machine............................................. 40

Checking the Milling Bur Usage Status (Replacement Time)................................... 41

Pausing or Aborting Milling ...................................................................................... 42

Pausing or Aborting Milling ....................................................................................... 42

Deleting Standby Milling Data .................................................................................. 43

Following Daily Operations ...................................................................................... 44

Collet Maintenance, Cleaning of Dummy Pin, and Checking of Coolant Flow Rate...44

Cleaning after Milling Finishes.................................................................................. 51

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2. Milling

Checks before Milling

CAUTION Securely fasten the milling tool and workpiece in place. After securing in place, make sure no spanners

or other articles have been left behind inadvertently.

Otherwise, such articles may be thrown from the machine with force, posing a risk of injury.

CAUTION Under no circumstances should you move the Z-axis unit with your hands.

Doing so may cause a breakdown.

Usable Workpieces

Workpiece Materials

• Glass ceramics

• Composite resins

Types and Sizes of Workpieces

• Type: Type with pin

• Maximum number of mountable workpieces: 3

• Maximum size of mountable workpieces: 40 (W) × 20 (D) × 20 (H) mm

* However, the workpiece size is limited by the number of workpieces mounted in the machine, and the number of

mountable workpieces is limited by the size of the workpieces mounted in the machine�

ø5.9 ± 0.02

Pin diameter: 6 mm

Usable Milling Burs

• Dedicated milling bur

Preparing Compressed Air (Setting the Regulator)

Recommended Set Pressure

• 0�18 MPa to 0�22 MPa

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2. Milling

Registering Milling Burs

Registering Milling Burs in VPanel

Registering milling burs in VPanel has the following advantages�

• The milling bur work time can be managed�

• Intelligent Tool Control (ITC), which maintains milling quality and enables long-term continuous milling, can be used�

Intelligent Tool Control (ITC)

Intelligent Tool Control (ITC) is a function for switching a milling bur with a new one with the appropriate timing

(even during milling), which is enabled by setting the [Replacement time] of the milling bur� Using ITC enables

long-term continuous milling in which the milling quality is maintained�

"P. 17 "Enabling Automatic Switching of Milling Burs at the End of Their Service Lives"

1. Register the milling burs to use.

A Show VPanel.

"P. 6 "Displaying VPanel"

B Select the machine to operate.

C Click .

The [Milling bur management] window is displayed.

D Click [Milling bur registration].

The [Milling bur registration] window is displayed.

Registering Milling Burs

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2. Milling

E Click [Add milling bur].

A new milling bur is added to the milling bur list.

F Click the new milling bur that has been added to the milling bur list, and then enter a name in the

[Milling bur name] eld.

G Enter the time from the start of use to the replacement of the milling bur in [Replacement time].

The replacement time varies depending on the milling bur type.

Point: Entering values for [Work time]

When using a previously used milling bur, enter the time in [Work time <1>]�

Registering Milling Burs

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2. Milling

H Click [Save].

The milling bur name and replacement time are applied to the milling bur list.

I If you want to continue registering milling burs, repeat steps Eto H.

J Click [Close].

The [Milling bur registration] window closes.

2. Assign the stocker numbers in which to set the milling burs.

A Click .

Point

The numbers in the circles in the [Milling bur management] window match the stocker numbers of the milling

machine. Furthermore, the order of the numbers in the circles is applied to the milling bur selection area.

Registering Milling Burs

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2. Milling

B Click the milling bur to use, and then click [OK].

Select the appropriate milling bur at the location of the stocker number to use.

C After you have selected all the milling burs, click [Close].

Enabling Automatic Switching of Milling Burs at the End of Their Service Lives

This machine can be set so that if the milling bur reaches its replacement time (the end of its service life) during milling, the

milling bur is switched automatically with one of the same type� This function is called Intelligent Tool Control (ITC)�

Up to three milling burs of the same type can be registered�

Intelligent Tool Control (ITC)

Intelligent Tool Control (ITC) is a function for switching a milling bur with a new one with the appropriate timing

(even during milling), which is enabled by setting the [Replacement time] of the milling bur� Using ITC enables

long-term continuous milling in which the milling quality is maintained�

1. Register the rst milling bur.

A Show VPanel.

"P. 6 "Displaying VPanel"

B Select the machine to operate.

C Click .

The [Milling bur management] window is displayed.

Registering Milling Burs

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2. Milling

D Click [Milling bur registration].

The [Milling bur registration] window is displayed.

E Click [Add milling bur].

A new milling bur is added to the milling bur list.

F Click the new milling bur that has been added to the milling bur list, and then enter a name in the

[Milling bur name] eld.

Registering Milling Burs

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2. Milling

G Enter the time from the start of use to the replacement of the milling bur in [Replacement time].

The replacement time varies depending on the milling bur type.

Point: Entering values for [Work time]

When using a previously used milling bur, enter the time in [Work time <1>]� If the second or third milling bur has previously

been used, enter its work time in [Work time <2>] or [Work time <3>], respectively�

H Click [Save].

The milling bur name and replacement time are applied to the milling bur list.

I Click [Close].

The [Milling bur registration] window closes.

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