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+ | 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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Box-round|title=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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | [[CNC Terminology | '''CNC Terminology:''' View this page to learn key terms used when learning and working with the CNC router]] | |
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− | *[[CNC | + | | style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center; background-color: #E5E7E9;" | |
+ | ''' | ||
+ | === Step 1: Designing === | ||
+ | Using VCarve Pro | ||
+ | ''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | | style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center; background-color: #E5E7E9;" | | ||
+ | ''' | ||
+ | === Step 2: Toolpathing === | ||
+ | Preparing Design for Machining | ||
+ | ''' | ||
+ | | style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center; background-color: #E5E7E9;" | | ||
+ | ''' | ||
+ | === Step 3: Machining === | ||
+ | Operating the CNC | ||
+ | ''' | ||
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+ | | style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center; background-color: #E5E7E9;" | | ||
+ | ''' | ||
+ | === Step 4: Finishing === | ||
+ | ''' | ||
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+ | | style="height:300px; background-color: white;" | | ||
+ | [[File:VCarveProExample.png|300px|center|link=]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | | style="height:300px; background-color: white;" | | ||
+ | [[File:XCarveSelectToolpaths.png|300px|center|link=]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | | style="height:300px; background-color: white;" | | ||
+ | [[File:Forest_RMF_CNC_Router.jpg|300px|center|link=Forest_RMF_CNC_Router]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | | style="height:300px; background-color: white;" | | ||
+ | [[File:CNC_Finishing.jpg|300px|center|link=]] | ||
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+ | | style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left; background-color: white;" | | ||
+ | == Project Ideas == | ||
+ | [[CNC Project Ideas]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == VCarve Pro Beginners Start Here == | ||
+ | #[[CNC Terminology]] | ||
+ | #[[Downloading_and_installing_instructions_for_V-Carve_Makerspace_Edition|Install VCarve Pro - FREE for MakerFX Members]] | ||
+ | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnJKh1obXXM What is a vector?] | ||
+ | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDlrx173pu0 2D vs 2.5D vs 3D Carving Explained] | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/qnOmsJZMiTg VCarve Pro Job Setup] | ||
+ | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN4PyB-iIKE Example sign and toolpaths?] | ||
+ | #[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] | ||
+ | #[[VCarveTutorial | MakerFX How-to: V-Carve Tutorial]] | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/oqxhX52XBsE Resizing and Copying Objects] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Vectric Tutorials == | ||
+ | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyqTdMUzTI8 Text Creation Guide] | ||
+ | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-yyODQpYyc&t=1744s VCarve 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=8Aq0-cOdbbE Moulding Toolpath Guide] | ||
+ | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA5rh09POHA Dimensioning Quick Guide] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Importing Designs == | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/klTtDbcixFA Importing CRV Files - VCarve Pro files] | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/GSkFb-5lXkg Importing STL Files] | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/J7NtKQ_XFEA Importing DXF Files] | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/Z-WCJbdzeTE Importing Bitmap Files] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Intermediate VCarve Pro == | ||
+ | #[http://gadgets.vectric.com/library.html#Toolpath Gadget library - make designing easier] | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/QH6kkoDT3rM Basic Text Project] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Advanced VCarve Pro == | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/Lq_RmGQ6MQM Intro to 3D Carving] | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/hXRp4igZU5s 3D Carving Workflow with Tool Change] | ||
+ | #[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4VMo9DCzO8 V-Carve Inlay Technique] | ||
+ | #[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] | ||
+ | |||
+ | | style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left; background-color: white;" | | ||
+ | == 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] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Router Bits (aka Endmills) == | ||
+ | *Note: CNC Users must purchase and use their own tooling | ||
+ | *[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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DD6T84jbXc YouTube: V Bits Explained] | ||
+ | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9MmOxVlNwM Winston Moy: Compression Bits] | ||
+ | |||
+ | *Below are links to some getting started bits | ||
+ | *Starter Kits | ||
+ | #[http://a.co/bb1fTfk Whitside 1/4", Router Bit Starter Kit, 5-piece] | ||
+ | #[http://amzn.com/B00G7HXMLO Amana Tool Starter Kit, 8-piece] | ||
+ | *Individual Bits | ||
+ | #[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)] | ||
+ | #[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] | ||
+ | |||
+ | | style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left; background-color: white;" | | ||
+ | == Manuals / Endmills == | ||
+ | #[[Forest RMF CNC Router]] | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/ayr-9W0lrL0?t=4m YouTube: Endmills and Collets Explained] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == 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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+ | | style="vertical-align:top; text-align:left; background-color: white;" | | ||
+ | == Painting == | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/3_eTo8G4-vk Painting using vinyl mask] | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/p3lY1N4XQwY Indian Motorcycle Sign] | ||
+ | #[https://youtu.be/4vBetA8T-oY Personalized Garage Sign] | ||
+ | |||
+ | |} | ||
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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.