SOP: Machining with LaserCAM CNC Systems

Owned by Konrad Job
Last updated: Sept 26, 2022
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The following illustrates a standard operating procedure (SOP) for machining an NC file using the LaserCAM 2 Pair Pro, LaserCAM 6 Pair Pro and LaserCAM 12 Pair Pro CNC Systems.

Prerequisites

LaserCAM CNC System

ViewRouter installed and configured

UCCNC installed and configured

Access to decrypted NC files

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Hearing protection

We recommend wearing hearing protection when operating your LaserCAM CNC System.

Risks & Hazards

Environment

Slips, trips and falls

Please ensure that the environment is free from any obstruction or clutter and that surfaces are not slippery. Individuals operating equipment identity should first identify any environmental hazards that may place them or others at risk of injury.

Manufacture

Cutting hazard

Crush hazard

Your LaserCAM CNC System is housed within a safety enclosure. This safety enclosure does not allow for the machine to be in operation when the enclosure is open. Under no circumstance should the machine be operated with the enclosure open.

Goals

Turn on and prepare your LaserCAM CNC System for machining
Load and run an NC file using UCCNC

Procedure

Turn on LaserCAM CNC System

  1. Turn on LaserCAM CNC System from green switch

  2. Wait 10 seconds for connection

Open UCCNC

  1. Open the LaserCAM CNC System shortcut from your desktop

Prepare LaserCAM CNC System

  1. Click green button on LaserCAM CNC System safety enclosure

  2. Click flashing Reset button on UCCNC interface

  3. Click P1

Prepare EVA Blanks

  1. Prepare the required EVA blanks according to patient prescriptions

    1. Reference Orthosis Size (US Foot Size) and Density & Colour from patient prescription

    2. Apply double-sided tape to the plantar surface of all EVA blanks

  2. Adhere EVA blanks to the appropriate reference position on the LaserCAM CNC System

    1. Reference positions will be marked P1, P2, P3, P4, etc.

Load & Run NC File

  1. Arm LaserCAM CNC System

  2. Click Load G Code in UCCNC

  3. Select the NC file that was generated using ViewRouter

  4. Click Cycle Start in UCCNC

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