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CNC - 3 Axis Turn Mill
  • WELCOME
    • What is a CNC Router ATC
  • SPECIFICATIONS
    • What is its workflow
  • FUNCTIONS
    • Possible operations
    • Applications
    • Structure of the main components
  • CHUKS , COLLETS AND TOOL BITS
    • Difference between a Chuck , Collet and Tool bit ?
    • Collet
    • Tool Bits
  • Getting Started and Get Cutting !
    • Softwares used and File types
    • Materials
    • Setting up Design
    • Giving Toolpaths
    • Preview , Summary and Saving file
    • Executing
    • Controls
    • Startup Procedure
    • Change / Remove Tool
    • Calibrate New Tools
    • Set HOME
    • Set maximum depth and surface
    • Dry Run
    • Shutdown Procedure
  • Danger Areas and Safety Procedures
    • Do's and Dont's
    • Safety and Monitoring
    • Emergency Stop
    • Hazard Warning Areas of CNC
    • Danger Areas In Machine
    • Troubleshooting
  • Cleaning and maintenance
    • General
    • Daily Maintenance
    • Weekly maintenance
    • Monthly maintenance
    • Annual maintenance (By authorized maintenance personnel only)
  • Tips and Tricks
    • Tabs in Machining
    • Testing
    • Recovering loss of power
    • Special keys and shortcuts
    • Reference
    • Resources
    • Files
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  1. Getting Started and Get Cutting !

Materials

The following are the materials suitable for cutting in the machine.

Materials Suitable

Plastics

all plastics can be cut, including the 'hard' plastics such as polycarbonate.

Soft wood

Soft wood- Birch Ply,MDF, Laminated Ply wood,Blockboard,Particle board, Ply wood

Hard wood- Walnut,Oak,Birch,Mahogany,Redwood,Alder,Aspen,Balsa,Beechwood,Ebony,Teak

Metals

aluminium, brass and other soft metals can be readily cut. The hard metals such as stainless steel can be cut

Acrylics

with varying thickness can be cut and routed easily .

Composites and Laminates

some composites and laminates, such as fibreglass, can be cut.

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Last updated 10 months ago