Applies to: DentalCNC 8.10

Warming the spindle

When initially starting a machine or if it has not been used for at least 2 weeks, you must warm up the spindle before use.

  1. Open the DentalCNC Application settings with the following icon in the main icon bar

  2. Open the Machine maintenance view with the following icon in the local icon bar

  3. Select the following icon: 

    • A window opens.

       

The Machine maintenance view; icon for the spindle warm-up process marked in orange

  1. Select the following icon: 

    • If your machine is equipped with an automatic working chamber door, the door automatically opens.

  2. If your machine is equipped with a manual working chamber door, open the door.

  3. CAUTION!Wear gloves.

  4. If there is a tool in the collet chuck of the spindle, hold it in place.
  5.  

  6. Confirm the current message.
    • The collet chuck opens.
  7. If present, remove the tool from the collet chuck.
  8. Keep a tool or measuring pin at the ready.

  9. Insert the tool into the collet chuck and hold it in place. Be sure to insert the tool until the tool ring reaches the tip of the collet chuck.
  10.  

  11. Confirm the current message.
    • The collet chuck closes. You can release the tool.

  12. If your machine is equipped with a manual working chamber door, close the door.
  13. Confirm the current message.
    • The following happens:

      1. If your machine is equipped with an automatic working chamber door, the door automatically closes.
      2. The spindle warms up.

      3. A dialog window opens.

      4. If your machine is equipped with an automatic working chamber door, the door automatically opens.

  14. If your machine is equipped with a manual working chamber door, open the door.

  15. CAUTION!Wear gloves.

  16. Hold the tool in the collet chuck in place.

  17.  

  18. Confirm the current message.
    • The collet chuck opens.
  19. Remove the tool from the collet chuck.

     

  20. Confirm the current message.

    • The window displays the log of the warm-up process.

       

  21. Close the window using the following icon: