Megaplot XMD Series Manuale utente
CNC Routers
XMD series
User's Manual
ver. 1.08
Manual last updated in April 2013
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................5
T CH SP CS AND ACC SSORI S .................................................................................................6
BASIC T RMS AND PARAMT RS..................................................................................................8
TH WIR D R MOT CONTROL.................................................................................................10
DRAWINGS' PR PARATION BASICS...........................................................................................13
Machine home position vs. the project's starting position........................................................13
2D Projects................................................................................................................................13
DXF files................................................................................................................14
Drilling...................................................................................................................14
ngraving, single-line font.....................................................................................14
Gcod Postprocesor....................................................................................................................17
MegaCut (2D) software .....................................................................................................................19
Machine start-up procedure......................................................................................................19
Software settings.......................................................................................................................19
Language version...................................................................................................19
Control Window - enlarged....................................................................................20
Main window............................................................................................................................21
Opening a drawing....................................................................................................................22
Simulation.................................................................................................................................22
Configuration............................................................................................................................23
Import tab...............................................................................................................23
Sequence tab...........................................................................................................25
Directions tab ........................................................................................................26
CNC tab.................................................................................................................26
Drilling tab.............................................................................................................28
Ploter tab...............................................................................................................29
General tab.............................................................................................................30
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Tool measurement.....................................................................................................................30
Automatic tool length measurement......................................................................31
Semi-automatic tool length measurement..............................................................32
Cutting.......................................................................................................................................33
Multi-layer drawings.................................................................................................................33
Lining – cutting out the insides of shapes.................................................................................37
Manual Control window...........................................................................................................38
Homing process......................................................................................................40
Project's starting location.......................................................................................40
Mote to and Move by.............................................................................................41
Network connection (ethernet)..................................................................................................41
Router calibration......................................................................................................................43
MegaCut3D software..........................................................................................................................44
Machine start-up procedure......................................................................................................44
First run - activation..................................................................................................................44
Software settings.......................................................................................................................45
Language version...................................................................................................45
Control Window - enlarged....................................................................................46
Main Window............................................................................................................................47
Typical tooling sequence...........................................................................................................48
Loading the 3D model...............................................................................................................49
Loading a bmp file....................................................................................................................50
Material.....................................................................................................................................51
Location of the model in the material....................................................................52
Location of the model in the material vs. bmp heights..........................................53
Tools library..............................................................................................................................54
Operations.................................................................................................................................55
Output files................................................................................................................................58
Tool measurement.....................................................................................................................59
Automatic tool length measurement......................................................................61
Semi-automatic tool length measurement..............................................................62
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Cutting.......................................................................................................................................63
Manual Control.........................................................................................................................64
Homing process......................................................................................................65
Project's starting location.......................................................................................66
Move to and Move by............................................................................................66
Configuration............................................................................................................................67
Network connection (ethernet)..................................................................................................68
Router calibration......................................................................................................................69
R QUIR M NTS AND LIMITATIONS .........................................................................................70
ALGORITHYMS...............................................................................................................................71
Lining algorithms......................................................................................................................71
Overlapping shapes algorithms.................................................................................................73
MAINT NANC R COMM NDATIONS .....................................................................................74
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The XMD CNC routers are computer-controlled machines capable of tooling such materials as
wood, plywood, PVC, XPS, PS, dibond or „soft” metals such as aluminum, brass or copper. They
are not suitable for working with e.g. steel, glass or stone.
Thanks to modern electronics, advanced software and cast iron frame they are suitable for both
2D and 3D projects.
All XMD routers come standard with automatic tool length measuring system, automatic homing
process based on proximity switches and spindle-cooling system. Optional accessories include tool-
cooling system and a wired remote control.
The proprietary software provided with the machine is user-friendly, yet at the same time fully
featured, enabling full control over the working process. Along with the machine, two pieces of
software are provided:
–MegaCut is suitable for all sorts of 2D projects where the customer has full control over the
cutting or engraving process by preparing a suitable drawing and setting required parameters in
MegaCut configuration.
–MegaCut3D is a full 3D application which generated the tool paths based on a three-
dimensional model and the parameters the operator sets for each operation. Thanks to a user-
friendly interface and advanced algorithms, working with MegaCut 3D requires only basic CNC
knowledge and spatial imagination.
The working speed as well as spindle rotations can be modified during the cutting process.
Additionally, the cutting process can be stopped at any time and then continued (e.g. when the
cutting tool requires a clean up). Some of the important parameters, such as tool length or the
project's starting point are saved in the electronic controller, thanks to which it is possible to to
restart the cutting process from any location on a 3D project. It is especially useful when e.g. a long
tooling process is interrupted by a power cut-out. ach time the machine is turned on it
automatically homes in relation to the proximity switches, thanks to which it is ready to continue a
previously started job.
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TECH SPECS AND ACCESSORIES
TECH SPECS AND ACCESSORIES
Available models:
XMD32 XMD46 XMD48
Working area 700 x 800 x 90 [mm] 1200 x 1800 x 90
[mm]
1250 x 2500 x 90
[mm]
Spindle power 2,2 [kW] 2,2 [kW] 3,0 [kW]
Spindle rotations 24 000 [obr/min] 24 000 [obr/min] 24 000 [obr/min]
Max. speed 5 000 [mm/min] 5 000 [mm/min] 5 000 [mm/min]
Weight 180 [kg] 380 [kg] 500 [kg]
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dimensions
110x130x145 [cm] 162,5x230x145 [cm] 170x299x145 [cm]
Working environment: 0 – 40o C
Standard package includes:
–CNC router
–electronic controller
–spindle cooling system
–automatic tool length measuring system
–control software - MegaCut and MegaCut 3D
–material holders
–two types of tool holders ( R20 type, diameter: 3 and 6 mm)
–sample tooling bits
–training at MegaPlot factory
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Optional equipment:
–wired remote control (a useful controlling device on a long cable, mostly used to set a
starting position, move the machine in any axis or adjust the working parameters during the
cutting process)
–tool cooling system, necessary when working with metals. Consists of a cooling liquid
container, a regulator and connecting tubes. This tool cooling system needs to be connected to
an air compressor which is not included.
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BASIC TERMS AND PARAMTERS
BASIC TERMS AND PARAMTERS
Before you begin working with the router, please familiarize yourself with the following basic
terms:
The router needs to be connected to a single-phase ~220 line. It is of utmost importance that the
power line is properly grounded. Before you plug the machine to the power source, please connect
all the labeled plugs between the machine and the controller as well as the USB cable between the
controller and the machine. All the plugs and cables are suitably labeled.
To turn the machine on, please turn the main switch clockwise. To turn the machine off, press
this switch all the way down.
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The controller's LCD screen shows various types of information re. the router. .g. during the
start up procedure, it shows the machine model. Once the controller connects properly to the PC,
the display will show Connected. If there is a problem with the controller-PC connection, the
display will read Disconnected.
Below the controller's main display, there is the spindle inverter's display. Both the display and
the small keyboard below are used for diagnostics and servicing only and the customer should not
be making any adjustments unless clearly instructed by a MegaPlot technician.
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THE WIRED REMOTE CONTROL
THE WIRED REMOTE CONTROL
The wired remote control is an optional equipment. If you initially ordered the machine without
one, you can order one any time in the future as the electronic controller always features a suitable
connector. From the customer's perspective, this is a plug'n'play device.
The wire remote control can be used to manually control the machine in each axis, turn the
spindle rotations on and off or set the project's starting position. It can also be used to adjust the
spindle rotations and cutting speed during the cutting process. The remote control features a display
which shows the current XYZ co-ordinates (in relation to the project's starting position, not the
machine absolute co-ordinates – please see following sections for details), current spindle rotations
as well as speed.
The remote control buttons' descriptions:
Turn the spindle rotations on
Turn the spindle rotations off
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