Section 8: Machine Setup¶

8.1 Linear Rail Hole Covers¶

We recommend installing the Linear Rail Hole Covers after you have your machine assembled and running.

• Install a GHH20 cover in each hole of the linear rails as indicated.
• Repeat this process for both the table and gantry linear rails.

8.2 Next Steps for Plasma Machines¶

• Plasma Mechanical Setup (https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/plasma)
• Additional instructions for the mechanical setup of plasma CNC machines.
• Plasma Software Setup & Usage Guide (https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/software/plasma)
• Guides for installation, setup, and usage of Mach4 CNC controller software. These guides are specific for plasma CNC machines.

8.3 Next Steps for Routing Machines¶

• Spindle & Router Mount Installation (https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/accessories/spindles/mountInstallation)
• Installation instructions for spindle and router mounts (including tramming adapter).
• Plug & Play Spindle / VFD Setup (https://www.avidcnc.com/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 (https://www.avidcnc.com/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 (https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/machineSetup/levelingSquaringAndTramming)
• Instructions to help calibrate your machine for optimal performance and precision.
• Spoilboard (https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/machineSetup/spoilboard)
• Design & Make project to guide you through creating the spoilboard for your machine.
• Dust Collection (https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/machineSetup/dustCollection)
• Information about dust collection solutions for your machine.
• Auto Z & Corner Finding Touch Plate (https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/accessories/touchplate)
• Instructions for using our touch plate with Mach4 and your machine.
• Rotary Axis (https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/rotary)
• Assembly, installation, and calibration instructions for the Avid CNC rotary axis.

8.4 Spoilboard Installation¶

Our Spoilboard Design & Make Project includes plans and instructions to help you make a spoilboard specific for your size of CNC machine. Included with your machine kit are the necessary fasteners to attach the spoilboard.

• Attach the spoilboard to the table crossmembers as indicated.

Congratulations on completing the assembly and setup of your new CNC machine!