When installing the X-Mill 500+ / Pro, there are a few items that need to be checked:

Pre-Install Checklist

Recommended Working Clearance

Here are the dimensions for the X-Mill 500+ / Pro - This is a TOP-DOWN View:

Air Compressor with Dry Air

The Milling Machine requires Oil-free and Moisture-free compressed air:

• Air Pressure must be between 0.6 Mpa and 0.8 Mpa
  • Flow Rate greater than 60L / Min or 2.12cfm
• 8mm OD Air Tube
  
  

Power Supply

The Milling Machine must meet the following power requirements:

• Voltage: 220V AC ±5% 60HZ
• Power Consumption: 3.5KW (Including Vacuum)
  • Recommended 20AMP Breaker
  • Required Socket / Plug: NEMA 6-20R
    
    
    

Coolant for Liquid-Chilled Spindle

The Machine uses a liquid-chilled spindle that requires 8L (Liters) of Automotive Antifreeze for operation.

• You must use a pre-diluted 50/50 mixture of antifreeze coolant.
  • This coolant does not require you to add any water.
• We highly recommend using only Asian Vehicle coolant (Red / Pink)
  • PEAK -50/50 Asian Vehicle Pre-Diluted Antifreeze / Coolant
  • Valvoline Zerex Asian Vehicle 50 / 50

Self-Install Video

Packing Material / Supports

There are several foam inserts within the machine's milling chamber that must be removed before the machine is powered on. You will find the power cables inside of the machine's milling chamber.

If you are unable to remove some of the foam inserts that are wedged in the machine, take note of the position of the foam piece and consult with our support team that can assist you in manually moving your machine's axes to facilitate the removal of the shipping foam.

BACK OF MACHINE:

Connecting the Liquid Chiller

The 500+ / Pro Mills use a liquid chilled spindle and includes an industrial chiller that will regulate the temperature of the liquid coolant and circulate this coolant throughout the machine as needed. 

Placement of Chiller

It is recommended to place the chiller beside the milling machine on the floor.

PLEASE NOTE: You must place the chiller in a well-venthilated area (no enclosed cabinets) to allow adequate air flow for the chiller to regulate your machine temperatures. Your coolant must stay within an acceptable operating range or you may experience milling inaccuracies.

Connecting the Coolant Hose

Your chiller comes with 2 coolant hoses in the box - You can hook these up to the ports on the back of your chiller and machine using the included coolant lines.

Please Note:

The chiller will ship with 5 hoses and 4 adapters - You must pre-assemble these pieces as shown in the self-installation guide before hooking them up to the hoses hanging inside of your machine.

Connecting the Power for the Chiller

The chiller gets power directly from the 500+ / Pro Milling Machine and thus does not require an additional wall outlet / plug. Simply run the included power cable through a small hole on the back of the cabinet and attach / secure this power line to the plug labeled, "Chiller" on the back of the mill.

Operating Temperatures for the Chiller

Your Liquid Chiller is designed to flatten the heat curve that your spindle will experience during normal or prolonged periods of operation. This reduces thermal expansion and reduces wear, while maintaining accuracy for your milling machine. Normal operating temperatures can range from 27C -33C. If your chiller exceeds 35C temperature, you may start to experience inaccuracies on the mill.

Connecting your Dust Collector

The 500+ / Pro Mill can be paired with any dust collector, but if you are looking to have the vacuum turn on / off with the machine automatically, you must have the appropriate adapter cable for XTCERA machines.

Current Supported Dust Collector Units:

• Renfert PowerCAM EC

Powering up your machine for the First Time

Please consult the manual for your machine for any specific start-up instructions

• LINK TO MANUAL

Connecting your machine to your network / WiFi

It is highly recommended to use a WIRED Ethernet connection with your mill - This will ensure that you always have a stable connection to your network for NC file transfers or when you need support. 

Using WiFi

If you do not have a wired connection available, your milling machine does include a WiFi adapter. You can plug this in on the right side of the mill in one of the 2 open ports: