Section 8: Machine Setup¶

8.1 Post-Assembly Machine Setup Instructions¶

• Spindle & Router Mount Installation (/support/instructions/accessories/spindles/mountInstallation)
• Installation instructions for spindle and router mounts (including tramming adapter).
• Plug & Play Spindle / VFD Setup (/support/instructions/accessories/spindles/setup)
• Setup guides for spindle / VFD systems. This includes our Plug & Play systems and DIY installations.
• Mach4 Software Setup & Usage Guide (/support/instructions/software/mach4)
• Guides for installation, setup, and usage of Mach4 CNC controller software. Use of the software is required in the remaining machine setup items below.
• Machine Leveling, Squaring, & Tramming (/support/instructions/machineSetup/levelingSquaringAndTramming)
• Instructions to help calibrate your machine for optimal performance and precision.
• Spoilboard (/support/instructions/machineSetup/spoilboard)
• Design & Make project to guide you through creating the spoilboard for your machine.
• Dust Collection (/support/instructions/machineSetup/dustCollection)
• Information about dust collection solutions for your machine.
• Auto Z & Corner Finding Touch Plate (/support/instructions/accessories/touchplate)
• Instructions for using our touch plate with Mach4 and your machine.
• Rotary Axis (/support/instructions/rotary)
• Assembly, installation, and calibration instructions for the Avid CNC rotary axis.

8.2 Spoilboard Installation¶

Parts and Tools Required¶

The following bags and parts will be used in this section:

The following tools will be used in this section:

8.2.1 Spoil Board Brackets¶

8.2.1.1¶

• Attach a gusset to the front of the table as indicated.
• Partially tighten the fasteners.

8.2.1.2¶

• Repeat this process to attach the remaining three gussets.

8.2.1.3¶

• Position the outer gussets 114mm (4-1/2") from the outside edge of the table extrusion as indicated.

8.2.1.4¶

• Position the center two gussets to the dimensions shown.

8.2.1.5¶

• Ensure the top of the gussets are flush with the top of the extrusion.
• Fully tighten the gusset fasteners.

8.2.2 Spoil Board Installation¶

8.2.2.1¶

• For locations where you want to attach your spoil board to the table crossmembers, use the M8 x 16mm Button Head Cap Screws and M8 Roll-in T-Nuts.

8.2.2.2¶

• To attach the spoil board to the gussets on the front of the machine, use the M8 x 20mm Button Head Cap Screws and M8 Hex Nuts.