How to Setup a Haas CNC Mill

Last Updated: July 11, 2024

Setting up a Haas CNC Mill can initially seem like an overwhelming and long - winded process. There are many sequences of instructions and safety procedures which seem impossible to navigate if you have never encountered the machine. However, with a few tools, access to a computer, and careful attention to detail, this set-up can be done effortlessly. Follow the instructions in this wikiHow to safely set up and use a Haas CNC Mill.

Steps

Download Article

They should be marked with “Z87” somewhere, usually on the frame. This means that the glasses have been tested in "regular impact" scenarios and held to strict safety scenarios, ensuring your eyes are shielded while working. ^{[1]
X
Research source}
Next, push the “Power On” button on the control panel.

Advertisement
These include cycling the door, releasing the emergency stop, and press Power Up . At this point, the machine will begin to move automatically through a boot- up sequence.
Ensure the tools are seated correctly and tightened to the tool holder’s specified torque.
Also measure the length of the tool to ensure the tools are not of a size that will interfere with the mill's operation. Note down these measurements, as you will need to input them later.
Press and hold tool release until the tool is properly seated in the spindle, then release the button. This will draw it up, ensuring the tool is then properly loaded.
Place a tool offsetter on top of your part to be milled. For each tool, slowly bring it down until the gauge reads zero. Push Offset ” and then Tool Length Measure button. Input its height and diameter in the relevant fields.
9
Bring the spindle down and locate the zero point where the X and Y axis meet. Push the offset button and then Part Zero Set to set up the X and Y zero points for the G54 coordinate system.
- G54 is one of the standard coordinate systems used in CNC programming. The "zero point" defined in terms of the machine's coordinate system and tells the CNC machine where the workpiece is located.
Insert the USB in the side of the controller and push List Program. Push Up then over to USB . Scroll down and highlight the program you would like to run. Press Select Program and it should be your active program.
You can double-check for any errors by pushing the "Graphics" key and pressing the green Cycle Start . If the red light comes on, there is a problem. Otherwise, the program will run its course without error.
Press the "Position", "Rapid 25%", "Optional Stop", and "Single Block" keys. These modes will make it safer to run the first part.
Press Cycle Start to begin the automated cutting process and watch the "Distance to Go" on the screen as you advance throughout the program. The machine will be following the alphanumeric CNC G code as if reading through a set of instructions. When the program is finished, the machine should stop and the green light should go out, signaling that it is no longer running.
Make sure to measure the part before removing it, so it can be re-machined if necessary.