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− | === Step 1: | + | === Step 1: Designing === |
+ | Using VCarve Pro | ||
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+ | == Project Ideas == | ||
+ | [[CNC Project Ideas]] | ||
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== VCarve Pro Beginners Start Here == | == VCarve Pro Beginners Start Here == | ||
#[[CNC Terminology]] | #[[CNC Terminology]] | ||
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#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inMuJcB2IuQ Pocket Toolpath Guide] | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inMuJcB2IuQ Pocket Toolpath Guide] | ||
#[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd3LxA5Ohbc Chamfer Toolpath Guide] | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd3LxA5Ohbc Chamfer Toolpath Guide] | ||
+ | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Aq0-cOdbbE Moulding Toolpath Guide] | ||
+ | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA5rh09POHA Dimensioning Quick Guide] | ||
== Importing Designs == | == Importing Designs == | ||
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#[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/in-the-labs/HeartShapedBox Heart Shaped Box] | #[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/in-the-labs/HeartShapedBox Heart Shaped Box] | ||
#[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/in-the-labs/CribbageBoard Cribbage Board] | #[https://www.vectric.com/vectric-community/free-projects/in-the-labs/CribbageBoard Cribbage Board] | ||
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− | + | == Feeds & Speeds == | |
− | == | + | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9bceJxpqG0 Winston Moy: Feeds & Speeds Overview] |
− | + | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq8lmk4Zrgk&t=57s Winston Moy: MDF Feeds & Speeds] | |
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== Router Bits (aka Endmills) == | == Router Bits (aka Endmills) == | ||
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*[https://youtu.be/GA73IiT9QBE Bits and End Mills for Beginners] | *[https://youtu.be/GA73IiT9QBE Bits and End Mills for Beginners] | ||
*[https://inventables.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012849233-Carving-Bits-101-Bit-Basics Inventables: Bits 101] | *[https://inventables.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012849233-Carving-Bits-101-Bit-Basics Inventables: Bits 101] | ||
+ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DD6T84jbXc YouTube: V Bits Explained] | ||
+ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9MmOxVlNwM Winston Moy: Compression Bits] | ||
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*Below are links to some getting started bits | *Below are links to some getting started bits | ||
*Starter Kits | *Starter Kits | ||
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#[http://a.co/050XxRN Whiteside 1/4", 2 Flute, Down Cut Spiral Bit (RD2100)] | #[http://a.co/050XxRN Whiteside 1/4", 2 Flute, Down Cut Spiral Bit (RD2100)] | ||
#[http://a.co/bvmcMnu Whitside 1/4", 2 Flute, Up Cut Spiral Bit (RU2100)] | #[http://a.co/bvmcMnu Whitside 1/4", 2 Flute, Up Cut Spiral Bit (RU2100)] | ||
+ | #[https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000K2EH1Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_qsHZFbE5S318S Whiteside 1/4" Up/Down Compression (UD2100)] | ||
#[http://a.co/b4q4jct Whiteside 1/4", V-Groove 60-Degree Router Bit] | #[http://a.co/b4q4jct Whiteside 1/4", V-Groove 60-Degree Router Bit] | ||
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+ | == Manuals / Endmills == | ||
+ | #[[Forest RMF CNC Router]] | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/ayr-9W0lrL0?t=4m YouTube: Endmills and Collets Explained] | ||
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+ | == CNC Operation == | ||
+ | #[[Forest_CNC_Startup | Startup]] | ||
+ | #[[Forest_CNC_Load_Unload_Bit | Changing Bits]] | ||
+ | #[[Forest_CNC_Set_Job_Home | Set Job Home]] | ||
+ | #[[Forest_CNC_Run_Job | Run Job]] | ||
+ | #[[Forest_CNC_Shutdown | Shutdown]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:49, 10 February 2021
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REMEMBER To Reserve Time!
Various tools such as the lasers (Epilog or Audrey), 3D Printers, and Forest CNC need to be reserved before using the tool. Review the Slack channel for the tool to reserve time.
- All 3D Printers (channel: mfx-3d-printing)
- Laser Epilog (channel: mfx-laser-epilog)
- Laser Audrey (channel: mfx-laser-audrey)
- Laser Boss 1630 aka Bruce (channel: mfx-laser-boss-1630)
- Forest CNC (channel: mfx-cnc)
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NOTICE!
This machine can be dangerous if used improperly resulting in serious bodily injury or damage to the machine. Minors are prohibited from using the Forest CNC or X-Carve CNC without the supervision of a trained and certified MakerFX member. The use of the Forest CNC and X-Carve CNC machines at MakerFX is limited to only those individuals who:
- Have attended a training class
- Been certified to use the machine
- Take the necessary safety precautions such as wearing close toed shoes, safety glasses and snug fitting clothing.
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NOTICE!
CNC Users must purchase and use their own tooling. Refer to step #3 below for an explanation of what tooling is required and links to recommended items.