Shutdown the ProtoMAX

Shutdown Overview

1. Conduct a nozzle flush.
a. Open the lid.
caution

Use care when opening or closing the lid to avoid injury. Keep hand, fingers, or body part away from the side of the table when closing the lid. Never let the lid free-fall.

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b. Remove the garnet abrasive tube [1] from the nozzle and place it over the Y-axis.

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c. Close the lid.
caution

Use care when opening or closing the lid to avoid injury. Keep hand, fingers, or body part away from the side of the table when closing the lid. Never let the lid free-fall.

d. Open MAKE and use the X, Y jog buttons [1] or keyboard arrow keys to position the nozzle in the center of the tank between two slats.

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e. Click Test [1].

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f. In Test Operations, select Test Cutting Head (Pump, Jet, and Abrasive), and click Next.

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g. Click Start Test.

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h. Click Close.

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i. Verify there is no moisture or debris in the abrasive feed tube.
j. Insert the garnet abrasive tube into the nozzle.

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k. Close the MAKE software.

2. Turn OFF the laptop.
3. Clean the machine with a clean, damp cloth.

notice

Never spray water on the electrical control cabinet or exterior surfaces of the machine. Water may enter the electrical control cabinet and damage internal components.

a. Remove any cutting debris from the cutting stage.
b. Remove any cutting debris from the axes bellows.
c. Remove any cutting debris from the lid.
d. Close the lid.
e. Wipe down the exterior surfaces of the machine.
caution

Use care when opening or closing the lid to avoid injury. Keep hand, fingers, or body part away from the side of the table when closing the lid. Never let the lid free-fall.

4. Turn OFF [1] the ProtoMAX.

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5. Turn OFF the water.
6. Turn OFF the breaker power switch, if needed.