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We recommend that you watch [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TecC9_nwpUw this video]] if you are unfamiliar with machining as a whole, and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bupr_IR-_Pk this video series]] to gain a better understanding of machining techniques. | We recommend that you watch [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TecC9_nwpUw this video]] if you are unfamiliar with machining as a whole, and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bupr_IR-_Pk this video series]] to gain a better understanding of machining techniques. | ||
We will be updating this site with guides and tutorials for CAD, CAM, machining and other topics in the following weeks and months. For the time being, we recommend that you design parts in Autodesk Fusion 360. | We will be updating this site with guides and tutorials for CAD, CAM, machining and other topics in the following weeks and months. | ||
For the time being, we recommend that you design parts in [[http://makerspace.tulane.edu/index.php/AutoDesk_Fusion_360 Autodesk Fusion 360]]. | |||
==Micro Mill== | ==Micro Mill== | ||
Revision as of 20:53, 14 November 2016
Main CNC Mill
Our primary milling machine is a Tormach PCNC 770. Here is a link to their website: http://www.tormach.com/product_pcnc_770.html
We are capable of machining wood, plastic, and any metal up to and including steel.
We recommend that you watch [this video] if you are unfamiliar with machining as a whole, and [this video series] to gain a better understanding of machining techniques.
We will be updating this site with guides and tutorials for CAD, CAM, machining and other topics in the following weeks and months.
For the time being, we recommend that you design parts in [Autodesk Fusion 360].
Micro Mill
The smaller CNC milling machine uses FlashCut CNC Software. Here is a link to their manuals: http://www.flashcutcnc.com/support/product-manuals
Our hardware includes a Model 501A Signal Generator. A copy of the manual is here
The User's Guide for the control software, v.4.5, is here