Multicam Series

1 Multicam SeriesToolpath SoftwareandMachine Operators GuideMulticam SystemsCNC Machinery SpecialistsManual Revised 21 January, 2019 CopyrightNo part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,mechanical, photocopying or otherwise without the prior written consent of the associated ToolPath Software and components thereof are licensed for single user computer systems and,except for personal back up purposes, may not be copied or distributed in any for or by any means without priorwritten consent of Multicam Systems Pty LtdTrademarksThe name Multicam is a registered trademark of Multicam Systems Pty Ltd other trademarks remain the property of their respective respect to the software and software media enclosed herein, Multicam Systems warrants the same to be freefrom defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 30 days from the date of purchase.

2 In the event ofnotification within the warranty period of defects in materials or workmanship, Multicam Systems will replacethe defective media. Warranty is limited to replacement and shall not encompass any other damages, includingbut not limited to loss of profit, special, incidental, consequential, or other similar Systems specifically disclaims all other warranties, expressed or provisions of warranty relating to the Machine and accessories please refer to the warranty page at the end ofthis OfficeMulticam Systems Pty Ltd60 Enterprise Drive, Beresfield South NSW 2322 Tel: 02 4964 1900 Fax: 02 4964 1911 Victorian OfficeMulticam Systems Pty Ltd11/40 Ricketts RdMt Waverley VIC 3149 Tel: 03 9558 8022 Fax.

3 03 9558 8055 Queensland OfficeMulticam Systems Pty Ltd8/42 Trade StLytton QLD 4178 Tel: 07 3348 7866 Fax: 07 3348 4366 Copyright 2019 Multicam Systems Pty LtdAll Rights ReservedTable Of AND Safety And Machine of the Machine and machine Pumps:..12 MATERIALS SUITABLE FOR Dispensing SAFETY Protective OPERATION OF DURING DURING Pump Operating AND To of Air Slot Notes for High Frequency Servicing and Warranty ..26 Calibrating Your to INSTALLATION AND Help the RS232/USB to RS485 the Installation The Controller TOOLPATH The Notes on Software Layer Information from Design Command Line Options and Machine Notes for NC (G-Code) Files and Tool a file into to Shapes Within a Start (Plunge) an Entity or of Ramping (Plunge Ramping).

4 Ready Jobs from the Machine Jobs from the Machine Engraving Engraving Ramping (Plunge Ramping)..89 Tab or Copying Tooling TOOLPATH 1 - Starting 2 - Importing Your 3 - It s here, what do I do?..103 Step 4 - Output to Your MACHINE OPERATION ..107 Sub Console Key Board Console Function Console 0 - 1 - Feed 2 - Spindle 3 - Resetting the X, Y and Z 4 - Setting Lift Top and Lift Bottom (Material Thickness)..113 Function 4 and Automatic Tool Change 5 - Appliance 6 - Measured 7 - Adjust Lift 8 - Set Material Surface/Job Datum 9 - Abort a 10 - Set Cutting 11 - 12 - Seek Absolute 13 - Go To Last Job 14 - Setting a Job 15 - Plunge Feed Rate/Peck Retract 16 - Set Job Finishing 17 - Cut 18 - Machine Parameter Settings.

5 117 Function 19 - Set To NC 20 - Plunge 21 - Number of 22 - Digitise a 23 - Display Job 24 - Disable Soft 25 - Set Tool Tip 26 - Reset Tool 27 - Job Process 28 - Bit 29 - Show Image File 31 - Select Individual Tool for Single 32 - Enable/Disable Second 33 - Return Tool To ATC 35 - Save User 36 - Recall User 38 - Set Up Material Off Loader 39 - Activate Material Off Loader 61, 62, 63, 64 - Preset Measured 91 - Delete Job 92 - Clear Jobs From 121, 122, 123, 124 - Preset Home 159 - Erase 181 - Seek Sensor & Plunge 330 - Set Up S 330 - S Mouse 350 - Set Up Tool Changer/By pass Tool 352 - Toolchanger Automatic Tip FILE - Search for a Job in Machine Mode / NC and Origins and Vertical (Z) 3 Resetting the 4 - Setting Lift Top and Lift Bottom (Material Thickness).

6 137 Function 4 and Automatic Tool Change and Running a 1 Feed 15 Plunge Speed/Peck the Tool Head and Starting a and Aborting a Job Part Way Through a SPINDLES ON Multicam CNC of functions at the Sub Console on Multiple Spindle up Multiple Tools and Spindles Running In The Second Head As A Tool RS485 Connectors, LRC Cards and Converters (model 485-1A)..151 LRC (Long Range Communications) Cable Configuration for LRC Cable Configuration for RS485 a Datum Position using Function 12 ..155 APPENDIX bit broke part way through the Software Hot | Up Multiple Tool Safety Up Multiple Heads and Tools In A Job Using Multiple Heads and Up And Running Multiple Head Jobs At The Up Automatic Tool ToolPath for ATC Toolchanger up the LINEAR Automatic Tool up the ROTARY Automatic Tool the Automatic Tool.

7 174 Running A Job Using Multiple Up And Running Multiple Tool Jobs At The :..176 Automatic Tool Changer Board (SRM801)..177 APPENDIX Vacuum Of Vacuum Table Vacuum Jigs or Call and Maintenance Manual for Perske High Frequency Speed and Maintenance Manual for HSD ATC and Collet Speed Safety about Tooling and Maintenance - Tool Maintenance - Tool Maintenance:..191 Correct Assembly of Tool Holders and Configuration Safety Hazard Identification, Assessment and Safety Hazard Identification, Assessment and AND SAFETYG eneral Safety And Machine SpecificationsThis manual and the safety guidelines contained within it are designed to enable the user to obtain the bestperformance from the machine over a long lifetime and to ensure the safety of the operator.

8 Each person who willoperate the equipment, perform a service or maintenance, or supervise its use must read the safety instructions inthis manual. Please read it carefully before using or working on the machine is a 3-axis router designed to cut and shape a variety of materials using either vacuum or manualclamping. The correct method of using these mechanisms is covered elsewhere in the users that you have read and understood the operational and health and safety sections of the manual beforebeginning to use the machine has been designed and constructed to prevent the build-up of electrostatic charges during machine is not intended for use in an explosive CONSULT SEPARATE MANUALS FOR ANCILLARYDEVICES SUCH AS MIST SPRAYER ATTACHMENTS, OSCILLATINGTANGENTIAL KNIFE HEADS AND GANG DRILL HEADS FOR of the Machine and machine attachmentsThe machine must be placed with consideration given to the following.

9 The actual floor space required by the machine and associated accessories and attachments. Adequate free air flow around vacuum pumps to reduce the risk of overheating. How you intend to move material to and from the cutting surface. OH&S requirements in relation to safe work practices. Refer to AS4024 & AS1473 for specific detailsin regards to placement of machinery. We recommend a minimum of 1meter of space around the machine. Theamount of space left behind a machine, especially when placed in close proximity to a wall, must be sufficient sothat workers, and our technicians can have safe and unobstructed access to allow for service and maintenance.

10 11 General RequirementsNoise EmissionThe noise level produced by the machine will be dependant on the material being cut and the individualworkplace environment. The appropriate health and safety regulations must be consulted when considering thelocation of the machine in the workplace, any sound-proofing or acoustic enclosure to be erected, or theprovision of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the form of hearing noise survey and specific risk assessments should be undertaken by a competent person in each workplace andfor each work situation and material being cut, but in general the noise levels produced by the machine may befound to be in the region of the following readings.