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MakerFX has a Forest Scientific CNC Router. The Forest RMF uses cutting bits to carve wood, plastics, thin aluminum and more. MakerFX membership provides training and use of the CNC router for prototyping and creative projects. We use VCarve software to design projects.
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== Overview ==
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MakerFX has a Forest Scientific CNC Router. The Forest RMF uses cutting bits to carve wood, plastics, and other non-metallic materials. MakerFX membership provides training and use of the CNC router for prototyping and creative projects. We use VCarve software to design projects.
  
 
Vectric’s VCarve Pro is a very powerful, but exceptionally easy to use software solution for people wanting to design and machine parts for a wide variety of CNC machines.  MakerFX provides the V-Carve Pro Makerspace Edition software for member use. [[Downloading and installing instructions for V-Carve Makerspace Edition]]
 
Vectric’s VCarve Pro is a very powerful, but exceptionally easy to use software solution for people wanting to design and machine parts for a wide variety of CNC machines.  MakerFX provides the V-Carve Pro Makerspace Edition software for member use. [[Downloading and installing instructions for V-Carve Makerspace Edition]]
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== Accessories ==
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=== Composite Stapler ===
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=== Bits and End Mills ===
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MakerFX provides a basic selection of Bits and End Mills, [https://bitsbits.com courtesy of Bits and Bits]. Not every use case is supported, so for specific needs it is recommended to purchase and use your own tooling. This allows you to select the exact tools to meet your needs. Bits and Bits is a great resource for determining the bits you might need. In the Slack [https://makereffect.slack.com/archives/C1FJND17E/p1684509559530539 #mfx-cnc-router channel is a pinned note with a discount code for 10% off and free shipping].
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As of June 21,2023 there are the following bits
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* Astra Coated Bits&Bits SRF4-250UP - 1/4" Up-Cut Spiral Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/srf4-250up-cut/
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* Astra Coated Bits&Bits 425-DNC250 - 1/4" Down-Cut Spiral Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/425-dnc250-down-cut/
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* Astra Coated Bits&Bits 425-CM250 - 1/4" Spiral Compression Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/425-cm250/
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* Astra Coated Bits&Bits 425-DNC187 - 3/16" Down-Cut Spiral Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/425-dnc187-down-cut-spiral/
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* Astra Coated Bits&Bits 425-CM187 - 3/16" Spiral Compression Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/425-cm187-compression/
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* Astra Coated Bits&Bits SRF4-187UP - 3/16" Up-Cut Spiral Bit - 1/4" Shank https://bitsbits.com/product/srf4-187up/
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* Astra Coated Whiteside 6210 Surfacing & Flattening CNC Router Bit 1/4" Shank https://bitsbits.com/product/6210-flattening/
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* Whiteside Router Bits UD2100 Up/Down Cut Spiral Bit with Solid Carbide Compression and 1/4-Inch Cutting Diameter [https://www.whitesiderouterbits.com/products/ud2100 Whiteside Machine Website]
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* SpeTool CNC Router Bits Carving Set for Wood Profile V Groove Engraving Solid Carbide 1/4 Inch Shank [https://spetools.com/products/spetool-cnc-router-bits-carving-set-for-wood-profile-v-groove-engraving-solid-carbide-1-4-inch-shank SpeTool Webite]
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** [https://spetools.com/pages/spetool-speed-and-feed-for-spiral-router-bits Feed & Speed Information]]
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== House Bit Database ==
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One can download a database containing the starting points for these bits in the [https://makereffect.slack.com/files/U9S0ALMRP/F05DMBJL6BC/makerfxmakerpsacehousecncrouterbits.zip MakerFX CNC Slack Channel]. If you are unsure how to install the database, you can find more on [https://docs.vectric.com/docs/V10.5/VCarveDesktop/ENU/Help/form/Tool%20Database/index.html Vectric's Tool Database website].
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The Atra Coating, helps too extend the life of the bit. You can read more about it here https://bitsbits.com/bits-bits-astra-coating/
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[[Category:CNC Router]]

Latest revision as of 19:16, 28 December 2023

Forest RMF CNC Router

Overview

MakerFX has a Forest Scientific CNC Router. The Forest RMF uses cutting bits to carve wood, plastics, and other non-metallic materials. MakerFX membership provides training and use of the CNC router for prototyping and creative projects. We use VCarve software to design projects.

Vectric’s VCarve Pro is a very powerful, but exceptionally easy to use software solution for people wanting to design and machine parts for a wide variety of CNC machines. MakerFX provides the V-Carve Pro Makerspace Edition software for member use. Downloading and installing instructions for V-Carve Makerspace Edition

Accessories

Composite Stapler

Bits and End Mills

MakerFX provides a basic selection of Bits and End Mills, courtesy of Bits and Bits. Not every use case is supported, so for specific needs it is recommended to purchase and use your own tooling. This allows you to select the exact tools to meet your needs. Bits and Bits is a great resource for determining the bits you might need. In the Slack #mfx-cnc-router channel is a pinned note with a discount code for 10% off and free shipping. As of June 21,2023 there are the following bits

House Bit Database

One can download a database containing the starting points for these bits in the MakerFX CNC Slack Channel. If you are unsure how to install the database, you can find more on Vectric's Tool Database website.

The Atra Coating, helps too extend the life of the bit. You can read more about it here https://bitsbits.com/bits-bits-astra-coating/

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