Step 1: Power On the System

• Turn on the main CNC machine.

• Turn on the CNC Control Computer.

• Turn on the HMI (Human-Machine Interface) or pendant console.

Step 2: Home the CNC Machine

• Clear the machine bed of any tools, materials, or physical obstructions.

• Select the Home command in the control software or on the HMI/pendant.

• Allow the machine to execute its automatic homing routine (raising the Z-axis first, followed by X and Y movements).

• Confirm that all axes reach the designated home location, set by default as the front-left corner.

Step 3: Enable Air Supply and Set Work Zero

• Turn on the air compressor and allow system pressure to build (the motor will run momentarily).

• On the HMI touchscreen, tap individual X, Y, and Z axis displays and press SET ZERO to clear the coordinates to 0.000.

Step 4: Move the Spindle Clear of the Bed

• Increase the feed override slider on the HMI to 150% to speed up travel.

• Jog the Y-axis toward the back of the machine to create room for loading stock.

Step 5: Open the Cabinet 

Press the mushroom-headed stop button to power down the router. This safety measure disengages the magnetic lock, allowing you to open the cabinet door. 

Note: Once the router is powered back on (after Step 7), press the orange RESET button.

Step 6: Load and Secure the Stock

• Place the raw material onto the sacrificial board (spoilboard).

• Ensure the corners of the stock material line up with the spoilboard

Step 6.1: Position the Spindle for a Tool Change 

Use the Y- button to move the spindle to the front-left corner.

Step 7: Tooling

• Remove the collet brush.

• Loosen the collet using the two supplied spanners (place the larger spanner on the bottom nut).

• Insert the specified end mill into the collet.

• Tighten the collet nut securely.

Step 8: Engage Vacuum Bed

1. Press MANUAL > VACUUM on the screen to clamp the material to the bed.

2. Verify the stock is seated completely flat and secure against movement.

Step 9: Zeroing & Work Coordinate System (WCS)

• X/Y Zeroing: Use the X and Y controls to jog the spindle to the front-left corner of the stock, then set X=0 and Y=0.

• Z Zeroing: Place a sheet of paper on your target reference surface (top of stock). Lower the spindle until you feel slight friction on the paper, then set Z=0.

• Replace the collet brush.

Step 10: File Load

• Press OPEN FILE in the top-right corner of the HMI screen.

• Select USB on the new screen.

• Search for the file by name, then select its checkbox.

• Select TRANSFER to move the file from the USB drive to internal CNC memory.

• Select HOME to return to the main screen.

• Select LOAD FILE.

  • Visual Confirmation: A preview of the object's tool path will appear on screen.

Step 11: Pre-Cut Toolpath Confirmation & Safety: 

• Visually verify the loaded object toolpath preview on the display.

• Turn on the Dust Collection System (LEV).

• Put on required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including ear defenders.

Step 12: Cutting Execution

• Cycle Start: Turn on the spindle, verify the target RPM, and initiate the run.

• Live Monitoring: Observe the first pass closely. Listen for spindle strain or chatter, and adjust feed-rate overrides as needed.

Step 13: Part Extraction

• Safe Retract: Wait for the spindle to come to a complete stop and retract to its safe park position before approaching the bed.

• Cleanup & Extraction: Vacuum residual chips, cut any holding tabs using a flush-trim saw or chisel, and remove the stock.