Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001

43.3.2 Light Machines Corp. proLIGHT Mill

 

· This is a small desktop lathe capable of turning parts in metal.

 

· The basic physical specifications are,

 

 

· The basic sequence of operations for this machine are,

  1. 1. Unpack components.
  2. 2. Connect devices to power, air supply, and attach interface cables.
  3. 3. Install software.
  4. 4. Test basic system (Done initial setup here).
  5. 5. Start and initialize mill and PC with software.
  6. 6. Setup tool for new job. Find zero position/offset.
  7. 7. Load NC code.
  8. 8. Simulate program.
  9. 9. Run program on Mill.
  10. 10. If cutting a similar part go to step 7, if doing a new setup go to step 6.