| Guide for CNC Carving
Guide for CNC Carving A Before you Start B Transform into a CNC Carver C Start CNC Carving Prepare Start Support 2
Guide for CNC Carving Before You Start Get the Screwdriver Ready The screwdriver is dual-purpose. Change the blade as you need. Used Symbols ! Caution Notice Ignoring this type of message might result in malfunction or damage of the machine. Details you should be aware of throughout the process. Tips Tips offer you convenient operations and additional options. Make sure that the highlighted part is facing the right way.
Guide for CNC Carving Transform into a CNC Carver 1 Reposition the 3D Printing Module On the Touch Screen, go to Controls > Jog Mode > X+/Z+. Keep tapping X+/Z+ until the 3D Printing Module is moved to the illustrated position.
Guide for CNC Carving Transform into a CNC Carver 2 Power Off the Machine and Unplug the Power Adapter ! Caution CAUTION High Temperature DO NOT TOUCH OFF If you just finished 3D printing, wait about 5 minutes for the 3D Printing Module and Heated Bed to cool off after the machine is powered off.
Guide for CNC Carving Transform into a CNC Carver 3 Unplug the Heated Bed Cable and Detach the Heated Bed from the Y Axis 6
Guide for CNC Carving Transform into a CNC Carver 4 Attach the Engraving & Carving Platform.
Guide for CNC Carving Transform into a CNC Carver 5 Unplug the Module Cable and Detach the 3D Printing Module from the X Axis 8
Guide for CNC Carving Transform into a CNC Carver 6 Attach the CNC Carving Module to the X Axis and Plug in the Module Cable Notice The installation position of the srews must be the same as illustrated.
Guide for CNC Carving Make Sure the Cables are Connected Correctly Notice 1 (RJ 45) 1 Power 2 3 2 You can also connect the cables according to the provided card. ! 5 Screen 3 5 Caution Make sure all the cables are correctly and properly connected as illustrated before you power on the machine. Do NOT connect or disconnect the cables or USB when the machine is powered on.
Guide for CNC Carving Start CNC Carving Improperly operating the Snapmaker can cause injury. It’s recommended that experienced users perform the following actions. Keep a safe distance from the machine when it’s carving. For more safety information, please visit manual.snapmaker.com/cnc_carving.
Guide for CNC Carving Prepare 1 Place the Material ! Caution If you need to cut through the material, a spoilboard must be put under the material. If no spoilboard is used, the CNC bit and the Engraving & Carving Platform will be damage. Put the material you want to carve on the platform.
Guide for CNC Carving Prepare 2 Immobilize the Material ! Caution Make sure the fixtures don’t impede the movement of the linear modules. Use the fixtures to immobilize the material.
Guide for CNC Carving Prepare 3 Download the Software Download the software from our official website: snapmaker.
Guide for CNC Carving Prepare 4 Connect to the Computer Connect the computer to the machine using the provided USB Cable. Connect the power adapter and power on the machine.
Guide for CNC Carving Prepare 5 Attach the CNC Bit Tips The Flat End Mill is usually used for cutting materials, while the Carving V-bit is usually used for engraving. ! Caution Attach the CNC bit (with the cap) as you need. 1 2 3 Tighten the screw. The CNC bits are sharp. Please handle them carefully and keep them out of reach of children. Take away the cap. Turn the screw as tight as possible.
Guide for CNC Carving Start We only provide a general description of the setup procedure in this guide. Please refer to the online manual for details: manual.snapmaker.
Guide for CNC Carving Start 1 Generate G-code Generate G-code of the file you want carve using Fusion 360. For more information, please visit: manual.snapmaker.com/cnc_carving/ generate_g-code_using_fusion_360.
Guide for CNC Carving Start 2 Set Work Origin ! Caution Make sure you wear the CNC Safety Glasses before setting work origin. Tips You can also use the Calibration Card to calibrate. Use these buttons to set work origin.
Guide for CNC Carving Start 3 Choose a Way to Carve Option 1 Using the Computer Option 2 Using the USB Disk (The computer must be connected to the machine throughout the process.) (No need to connect your computer to the machine.
Guide for CNC Carving Support Besides this guide, there is also a User Manual available on our website: snapmaker.com/document Find the answers in our FAQ page if you run into any problem during assembly: faq.snapmaker.com Share anything you want with other Snapmaker users at our forum: forum.snapmaker.com Any news from you is good news for us. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here for you whenever you need general information, technical support or have any sales inquiries.
Grace Hopper said, “A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” So, use the Snapmaker more often and create more! To use the 3D printer or laser engraver, please read the corresponding guide. Part No.: FA003 V1.0.
