Tool Change

Changing of tool is an operation only to be carried out by a Level 2 certified user or the Fabrication Lab Supervisor.

Move router to over bed (this is so if the bit drops it doesn't hit the ground)

Pair the right sized collet for the cutting Tool you have selected

Blow collet out clean with compressed air

Blow Collet nut out clean with compressed air and inspect (clean collet nut with steel wool if required).

Inspect Clamping nut surfaces on the Spindle (clean with steel wool if required and blow out clean with compressed air)

Fit collet in Collet nut with an audible click

Tool Change Continued

Hand tighten collet nut (and collet) onto spindle - take care not to cross thread

Place Bit into clamping hole of collet and hand tighten until collet begins to grip bit.

Adjust bit so that approx 5mm of bit shank is exposed below collet (ensuring swarf will clear flutes of bit without feeding up into collet.

Tighten Collet nut using Collet nut Spanner and Spindle Spanner. Note not too tight.

To Tighten - Squeeze the Tools together.

On CNC Control Console go to TAB 6 and select appropriate tool for the job

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