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*Weight: 3.75 lbs | *Weight: 3.75 lbs | ||
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| + | == Settings == | ||
| + | Empty | ||
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| + | == Tools == | ||
| + | We order our bits exclusively from precisebits.com. We like their quality and their technical staff was always friendly an helpful. | ||
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| + | *1/4" to 1/8" Collet Adapter ($4.80) | ||
| + | [[http://www.leevalley.com/EN/wood/page.aspx?p=30126&cat=1,46168,46180&ap=1 Lee Valley]] | ||
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| + | '''Tool 1''' | ||
| + | *MM208-0625-050F $10.54 | ||
| + | *1/16 in. (.0625 in., 1.59 mm) DeepReach Fish-tail End-mill, 2-flute, 0.50 in. max DOC, 1.5 in. OAL | ||
| + | *We use this for most of our detailed wood work | ||
| + | *40 ipm on our machine by default, we've run it to 120ipm with 0.050" depth per pass | ||
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| + | '''Tool 2''' | ||
| + | *MM208-1250-113FL $28.88 | ||
| + | *1/8 in. (0.125 in, 3.18 mm) dia. DeepReach Fish-tail End-mill, 2-flute, 1.125 in. max DOC, 3.0 in. OAL | ||
| + | *Planned for less detailed wood work, hoping for higher speed | ||
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| + | '''Tool 3''' | ||
| + | *EM2E8-0625-90VC $12.61 | ||
| + | *90° "V" point, ZrN coated PreciseBIT 2-flute Scoring / Engraving bit, 0.005in tip web,1.42 in. (36mm) OAL | ||
| + | *planned for pcbs, we've successfully made a few boards with 10 mil clearance | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Tool 4''' | ||
| + | *EM2E8-0625-60VC $12.61 | ||
| + | *60° "V" point, ZrN coated PreciseBIT 2-flute Scoring / Engraving bit, 0.005in tip web,1.42 in. (36mm) OAL | ||
| + | *have not used yet | ||
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| + | == Upgrades == | ||
| + | *Built Table (stolen from our old darkroom) | ||
| + | *Added Ikea lighting fixture | ||
| + | *Motor screw heads were too large, belt sander + cordless drill milled it down to size | ||
| + | *Added t-slot rails to board and 1/4-20" bolts with knobs | ||
| + | **57715K75 McMasterCarr - 3 Prong Knobs $0.91 | ||
| + | **1850A11 McMasterCarr - TSlot Tracks 18" $3.99 | ||
| + | **92865A549 McMasterCarr - 1/4-20" 2" Bolts $8.68 | ||
| + | *Added cable management | ||
| + | *Added removable Monitor Stand | ||
Revision as of 15:47, 16 April 2011
Hierarchy
CAD Software - This is the computer aided drafting tool you use to draw your models.
- Sketchup
CAM Software - This is the software that creates the tool paths for the milling machine to cut
- MeshCam
CNC Control Software
- Mach3
CNC Mill
- FireBall CNC V90
Machine Specifications
FireBall V90 CNC Router (FireBall V90) $1,334.80
- Motor/Driver Kit => 3-Axis ProboStep Motor/Driver Kit (Best)
- Drive Nuts => Anti-backlash
- Breakout Board => PBX-RF
- Ready-to-run => Large Enclosure
- Kit Power Supply Upgrade => 40VDC Linear RTR
- Spoil Board => MDF
- Mount For PC7310 or D26670 Trim Router (PCMount) $49.95
Machine Travel:
- X-Axis ~18"
- Y-Axis ~12"
- Z-Axis ~3"
Leadscrew Pitch:
- X-Axis 5 Turns Per Inch (0.2in per rev/5.08mm per rev)
- Y-Axis 5 Turns Per Inch (0.2in per rev/5.08mm per rev)
- Z-Axis 12 Turns Per Inch (0.08334in per rev/2.1167mm per rev)
Resolution: (X & Y Axis)
- Full Step 0.001"
- Half Step 0.0005"
- Quarter Step 0.00025"
- Eighth Step 0.000125"
- Sixteenth Step 0.0000625"
Spindle
- Dewalt D26670
- Speed: 30,000RPM
- Amps: 5.6Amp
- Rating: 120V AC / DC
- Collet Diameter: 1/4"
- Height: 7.5"
- Weight: 3.75 lbs
Settings
Empty
Tools
We order our bits exclusively from precisebits.com. We like their quality and their technical staff was always friendly an helpful.
- 1/4" to 1/8" Collet Adapter ($4.80)
Tool 1
- MM208-0625-050F $10.54
- 1/16 in. (.0625 in., 1.59 mm) DeepReach Fish-tail End-mill, 2-flute, 0.50 in. max DOC, 1.5 in. OAL
- We use this for most of our detailed wood work
- 40 ipm on our machine by default, we've run it to 120ipm with 0.050" depth per pass
Tool 2
- MM208-1250-113FL $28.88
- 1/8 in. (0.125 in, 3.18 mm) dia. DeepReach Fish-tail End-mill, 2-flute, 1.125 in. max DOC, 3.0 in. OAL
- Planned for less detailed wood work, hoping for higher speed
Tool 3
- EM2E8-0625-90VC $12.61
- 90° "V" point, ZrN coated PreciseBIT 2-flute Scoring / Engraving bit, 0.005in tip web,1.42 in. (36mm) OAL
- planned for pcbs, we've successfully made a few boards with 10 mil clearance
Tool 4
- EM2E8-0625-60VC $12.61
- 60° "V" point, ZrN coated PreciseBIT 2-flute Scoring / Engraving bit, 0.005in tip web,1.42 in. (36mm) OAL
- have not used yet
Upgrades
- Built Table (stolen from our old darkroom)
- Added Ikea lighting fixture
- Motor screw heads were too large, belt sander + cordless drill milled it down to size
- Added t-slot rails to board and 1/4-20" bolts with knobs
- 57715K75 McMasterCarr - 3 Prong Knobs $0.91
- 1850A11 McMasterCarr - TSlot Tracks 18" $3.99
- 92865A549 McMasterCarr - 1/4-20" 2" Bolts $8.68
- Added cable management
- Added removable Monitor Stand
