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==Setting Up the CNC Machine== | ==Setting Up the CNC Machine== | ||
Revision as of 13:25, 14 September 2017
Contents
Carbide 3D CNC Router
The Carbide 3D CNC Router has the ability to cut through soft metals, wood, and plastic. It looks a lot like a 3D printer, but instead of printing a figure, it carves one. This machine has the ability to academically benefit not only STEM majors, but students from a variety of disciplines
Specifications
Travel (X): 8in
Travel (Y): 8in
Travel (Z): 3in
Max Speed (X, Y): 100in/min
Max Speed (Z): 50in/min
Mechanical Resolution: .0005in
Mechanical Repeatability: .0015in
Mechanical Accuracy: .005in/ft
Spindle Power: 50watt
Spindle Speed: 2000 - 10000RPM
Max Cutter Diameter: 1/4in
Power Supply: 240 watt
Voltage: 120/240
Weight: 60lbs
Setting Up the CNC Machine
Carbide Create
- Carbide Create is located on the upper right side of the desktop screen
- Start by choosing the setting icon in the upper left part of the application
- Then select the Stock Size, here is were you upload the length and width of the piece of material you are cutting into REMEMBER the length is in inches
- Next is Stock Thickness, this is how thick the material is
