MAXX DIGM MAXX DS200 Series User manual

USER GUIDE
MAXX DS200 series

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Contents
I. EPNC Installation ................................................................................................................................................5
Program Installation...........................................................................................................................................5
II. Description of EPNC .........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Initialization window ...................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Main window..................................................................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Functions of main window.................................................................................................................7
2.3 Setup............................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.3.1 Entering setup..................................................................................................................................... 14
2.3.3 Tool......................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.3.4 Term....................................................................................................................................................... 25
2.3.5 Option.................................................................................................................................................... 26
2.3.6 I/O ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
2.3.7 Log .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
2.3.8 System.................................................................................................................................................... 30
III. Milling................................................................................................................................................................ 31
3.1 Machine power............................................................................................................................................ 31
3.2 Milling preparation................................................................................................................................... 31
3.2.1 Mounting workpiece ......................................................................................................................... 31
3.2.2 Tool......................................................................................................................................................... 35
3.2.3 NC file.................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.2.4 Maxxlink............................................................................................................................................... 41
IV. Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.1 Maintenance precautions......................................................................................................................... 45
4.2 Daily maintenance...................................................................................................................................... 45
4.2.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 45
4.2.2 Dummy tool.......................................................................................................................................... 46

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4.2.3 Cleaning mode..................................................................................................................................... 47
4.3 Periodic maintenance................................................................................................................................ 50
4.3.1 Replacing consumable parts........................................................................................................... 52
4.3.2 Spindle warm-up........................................................................................................................... 53
4.3.3 Spindle cleaning............................................................................................................................ 53
4.3.4 Auto Calibration................................................................................................................................. 54
4.3.5 Collet tightening ................................................................................................................................. 71
V. Trouble shooting .............................................................................................................................................. 72
5.1 Restart milling........................................................................................................................................ 72
5.2 Air pressure sensor setting................................................................................................................. 75
5.3 Removing ATC push limit.................................................................................................................. 77

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I. EPNC Installation
Program Installation
To install the program, copy PNC folder. PNC folder is organized as below.
①<Bin> Folder
<Bin> contains necessary DLL files to execute Pnc.exe and the program. Below is
the description of main executable file and DLL.
File name
Description
Remarks
PNC.exe
PNC Program file
PComm32.dll
DLL files to manage Pmac Controller
②<Config> Folder
<Config> contains necessary setting files to execute PNC program. Detailed
description for each setting file is in “8. Config file” in <Config> folder.
③<Log> Folder
<Log> records all activities of the machines and save them in Pnclog.db file. To
check contents of log files, special viewer is required.
④<NcFiles> Folder
<NcFiles> is to save NC files for milling. It can be used to copy files from outside.
⑤<Resource> Folder
<Resource> is to save resources that will be used in the program. It is not allowed
to delete or change names of files saved in the folder.

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II. Description of EPNC
2.1 Initialization window
Initializing window is shown as below. The machine is initialized by pressing the “Home”
button.
Initial window of EPNC
EPNC starts initializing when “HOME” is clicked.
The window flashes for about 15 seconds while initializing.
It stops initializing when “STOP” is clicked.

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2.2 Main window
Once initialization is completed, main window will appear.
Machine’s model is written on the top and commonly used functions are shown on the main
window.
2.2.1 Functions of main window
2.2.1.1 Operational setting & EMO
Function of setup and EMO is shown as below.
General setting and changing offset values
- Refer to p.13 Setup
EMO (Emergency) Button
- For immediate stop
- Emergency stop for hardware
- It changes to “RESET” once clicked
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2.2.1.2 Machine status
It shows machine’s status and activated condition.
Tool Number
- Overall information of the clamped tool.
- Indicating tool number and work hour [hour : minute :
second].
Spindle RPM
- Amount of spinning rounds per minute (Max: 60,000rpm).
FeedRate (mm/min)
- The rate at which the tool has moved at a constant operating
cycle or time.
(moving speed of spindle)
Milling Time
- Amount of time it takes to finish milling [hour : minute :
second].
Deactivated
Activated
USB
- Indicating the presence of USB.
Deactivated
Activated
Remote program
-Indicating the presence of remote processing program that use
LAN network (Maxx Link).

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2.2.1.3 Commonly used functions
Below is commonly used functions that are essential in operating the machine.
Start
- Initialize the selected NC file.
- Once clicked, it changes to “PAUSE” and stops
the milling process.
- Can resume the milling process by pressing “PAUSE” again.
Stop
- It will be activated after starting NC file.
- Stop the milling process of the current selected NC file
- Emergency stop of software.
Open
- Open selected NC file.
Ready Position
- Spindle and stage move to preset position.
Tool
- Below functions are shown when “Tool” is clicked.
* Collet Open / Close
To open and close collet.
The name of the button will change
depending the current state.
Tool number resets when collet is opened.
* ATC (Auto Tool Changer) (*DS200-
4W/4WA)
To open and close ATC door.
The name of the button will change
depending the current state.

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* Return Tool
Returns the tool in the spindle collet to ATC
* Settings
Cleaning Mode
DS200-5Z
To clean floor of milling room.
It is recommended to use with brush to dust inside of milling
room.
DS200-4W / 4WA
To operate coolant for cleaning.
Connect cleaning hose to sprinkle coolant in milling room.
Be careful not to spread it to bellows behind spindle.
Collet has to clamp a tool while cleaning (preventing internal
inflow)
Milling status
Represents the current milling status in green color (%).