Difference between revisions of "CNC Router (Gerber)"

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= Signature Requirements =
 
= Signature Requirements =
* Make a plate a wood plate of your initials with 0.25" holes at each corner, from a given stock piece. Plate must be milled using 0.25in flat end mill.
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Make a plate a wood plate of your initials:
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* Minimum two letters
 
* Text tool is not allowed
 
* Text tool is not allowed
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* 0.25" holes at each corner
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* A unique piece of stock will be assigned to you
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* Plate must be milled using 0.25in flat end mill only
  
 
= Procedure/Instructions =
 
= Procedure/Instructions =

Revision as of 23:33, 27 December 2017

Overview

Learn how to use, maintain and operate CNC routers.

Prerequisites

What you will learn

  • Load and remove an end mill
  • Secure a work piece
  • Set work origin
  • Export appropriate G code
  • How to drill a hole/Plunge into stock
  • Clear a pocket
  • Follow a contour

Estimated time required

~180 min, varies depending on prior experience using CAD/CAM

Signature Requirements

Make a plate a wood plate of your initials:

  • Minimum two letters
  • Text tool is not allowed
  • 0.25" holes at each corner
  • A unique piece of stock will be assigned to you
  • Plate must be milled using 0.25in flat end mill only

Procedure/Instructions