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=== Composite Stapler === | === Composite Stapler === | ||
=== Bits and End Mills === | === Bits and End Mills === | ||
| − | MakerFX provides a basic selection of Bits and End Mills. | + | 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]. |
| − | As | + | As of June 21,2023 there are the following bits |
| + | * Astra Coated Bits&Bits SRF4-250UP - 1/4" Up-Cut Spiral Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/srf4-250up-cut/ | ||
| + | * Astra Coated Bits&Bits 425-DNC250 - 1/4" Down-Cut Spiral Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/425-dnc250-down-cut/ | ||
| + | * Astra Coated Bits&Bits 425-CM250 - 1/4" Spiral Compression Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/425-cm250/ | ||
| + | * Astra Coated Bits&Bits 425-DNC187 - 3/16" Down-Cut Spiral Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/425-dnc187-down-cut-spiral/ | ||
| + | * Astra Coated Bits&Bits 425-CM187 - 3/16" Spiral Compression Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/425-cm187-compression/ | ||
| + | * Astra Coated Bits&Bits SRF4-187UP - 3/16" Up-Cut Spiral Bit - 1/4" Shank https://bitsbits.com/product/srf4-187up/ | ||
| + | * Astra Coated Whiteside 6210 Surfacing & Flattening CNC Router Bit 1/4" Shank https://bitsbits.com/product/6210-flattening/ | ||
* 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] | * 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] | * 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] | ||
** [https://spetools.com/pages/spetool-speed-and-feed-for-spiral-router-bits Feed & Speed Information]] | ** [https://spetools.com/pages/spetool-speed-and-feed-for-spiral-router-bits Feed & Speed Information]] | ||
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| + | One can download a database containing the starting points for these bits at https://makereffect.slack.com/files/U9S0ALMRP/F05DMBJL6BC/makerfxmakerpsacehousecncrouterbits.zip If you are unsure how to install the database you can find a complete overview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pexh86RTPE created by Vectric | ||
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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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Revision as of 12:41, 21 June 2023
Overview
MakerFX has a Forest Scientific CNC Router. The Forest RMF uses cutting bits to carve wood, plastics, thin aluminum 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
- Astra Coated Bits&Bits SRF4-250UP - 1/4" Up-Cut Spiral Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/srf4-250up-cut/
- Astra Coated Bits&Bits 425-DNC250 - 1/4" Down-Cut Spiral Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/425-dnc250-down-cut/
- Astra Coated Bits&Bits 425-CM250 - 1/4" Spiral Compression Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/425-cm250/
- Astra Coated Bits&Bits 425-DNC187 - 3/16" Down-Cut Spiral Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/425-dnc187-down-cut-spiral/
- Astra Coated Bits&Bits 425-CM187 - 3/16" Spiral Compression Bit https://bitsbits.com/product/425-cm187-compression/
- Astra Coated Bits&Bits SRF4-187UP - 3/16" Up-Cut Spiral Bit - 1/4" Shank https://bitsbits.com/product/srf4-187up/
- Astra Coated Whiteside 6210 Surfacing & Flattening CNC Router Bit 1/4" Shank https://bitsbits.com/product/6210-flattening/
- Whiteside Router Bits UD2100 Up/Down Cut Spiral Bit with Solid Carbide Compression and 1/4-Inch Cutting Diameter Whiteside Machine Website
- SpeTool CNC Router Bits Carving Set for Wood Profile V Groove Engraving Solid Carbide 1/4 Inch Shank SpeTool Webite
One can download a database containing the starting points for these bits at https://makereffect.slack.com/files/U9S0ALMRP/F05DMBJL6BC/makerfxmakerpsacehousecncrouterbits.zip If you are unsure how to install the database you can find a complete overview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pexh86RTPE created by Vectric
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/
