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Training is also required for the use of the Bridgeport Mill. This class is broken into two sections; a self-study session that covers controls, safety, etc. and a second session with some hands on demonstration.

Documentation

• Training Manual: http://www.productivity.com/content/customer/docs/Haas%20Mill%20Operator%20Manual.pdf
• Training Manual 2022: https://www.productivity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Haas-Mill-Operator-2022.pdf
• Tool Crib and Post-Processor: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_oJbFh0ODyfbDZ5R3JiX0F6RUU?usp=sharing
• Installation Guide
• Layout drawing
• Service Manual (1994) - superseded by 2002 Service Manual below

• Haas Site 2002 Operator's Manual for VF Series: https://www.haascnc.com/content/dam/haascnc/en/service/manual/operator/english---vf-series-operator's-manual---2002.pdf (Also stored on committee drive)
• Haas Site 2002 Service Manual for VF Series: https://www.haascnc.com/content/dam/haascnc/en/service/manual/service/english---vf-series-service-manual---2002.pdf (Also stored on committee drive)

HAAS Care & Feeding

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All HAAS Users

• Beginning & End of Each use (Every 8 hrs for long running jobs)
  • Check coolant level - DO NOT ADD WATER, ALERT HAAS TEAM OF ISSUES
  • Check Way Lube lubrication tank level (prime ways every 2hrs of use)
  • Clean chips from way covers and bottom pan (move chips into the auger channel) - IF ANY
  • Clean chips from the tool changer - IF ANY
  • Wipe spindle taper with clean cloth
  • Wipe inside of front windows with clean cloth

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So we can get with the last user and ensure they are aware of these needed steps.

HAAS Mill Pictures (Onsite)

HAAS Mill Pictures (Offsite)

Dylan's "Tool Setup"

-Get block indicator and position on table
-Push MDI DNC
-Type G128 then push WRITE/ENTER
-Push START
-Push HANDJOG 
-Push OFFSET and page up or down to get to the tool list
-Push Z-axis
-Jog down until indicator reads zero
-Make sure cursor is over the right tool number under GEOMETRY
-Push TOOL OFFSET MEASUR
-Check to make sure the new Measurement is 5in. more than Z POSTION: measurement
-if not then you forgot to use G128 
-Push NEXT TOOL and repeat last 4 instructions for all tools

Dylan's Instructions for Setting X and Y-axis

-power machine on
-push power up/restart
-push SETNGGRAPH 
-page up or down until you see turn off door overide
-turn off, push WRITE/ENTER
-load edge finder tool
-load and secure material in place
-Push HANDLE/JOG
-page up/down to get to operator page
-Push MDI DNC
-Type S1250 M03; this makes the spindle rotate
-Press cycle start 
-Push HANDLEJOG
-touch off on one side of the material
-always use .001 increments to touch off
-always use .01 to move, NEVER .1
-push ORGIN to set axis to 0.00
-TOuch off on the opposite side
-divide length by 2
-move spindle to calculated point
-Push ORIGIN to set center point to 0.00
-repeat for other axis
-Push STOP, in OVERRIDES section to stop spindle
-PUsh OFSET twice
-Change G54, or needed G-code to zero by pushing PART ZERO SET 

-When origin is set to one side or corner, 
touch off the side and offset for the diameter of the edge finder (0.1)

Specs

TABLE SIZE: 36" X 14"
TRAVELS: 30" X 16" X 20"
TAPER: 40
SPINDLE SPEED: 7500 RPM
MAIN MOTOR: 15HP
ATC POSITION: 20
EQUIPPED WITH INDEXER OR ROTARY TABLE: NO
EQUIPPED WITH 5-AXIS CAPABILITY: NO

Critical Thinking

Known Issues List

• Door limit switch in need of repair
• ATC limit switch alignment
• ATC tool pockets need to be replaced
• Updated Chip extractor (address coolant loss when removing chips)
• ATC clutch service/replacement
• Remove T-nuts and Tread table
• Re-face Table top and machine slots for Kurt vice
• 3D-Print or buy plugs for holes in table

Lance's Site Prep Input

Placement Diagrams

Resources

Fusion 360 models

• Table: Native to Fusion 360. (Fusion 360) Data Panel / CAM Samples / Machine Tables / Haas / VF-2
• Vise: Kurt DX688, modeled as Kurt DX6. Download from Kurt as IGES model and upload into Fusion 360.

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