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#Once all tool paths have been set either save the Gcode to a file. If carbide motion is open and printer is connected send to carbide motion | #Once all tool paths have been set either save the Gcode to a file. If carbide motion is open and printer is connected send to carbide motion | ||
*if using on Mac make sure screen is maximized so that you can see the save to Gcode and send to carbide motion options | *if using on Mac make sure screen is maximized so that you can see the save to Gcode and send to carbide motion options | ||
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| + | ==Setting Up the CNC Machine== | ||
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| + | ==Carbide Create== | ||
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| + | #Start by choosing the setting icon | ||
| + | #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 | ||
| + | #The Toolpath Zero is were you're going to set the zero on Carbide Motion (more on this) | ||
| + | #Then choose the material you are cutting into | ||
| + | #Make sure the units are in inches | ||
| + | #Click okay | ||
| + | #Next create a design | ||
| + | #Then choose Toolpath | ||
| + | #Then select V Curve | ||
| + | #If the tool is correct then click okay | ||
| + | #If not choose 'edit' and select the correct tool bit size | ||
| + | #Then choose contour | ||
| + | #Edit the Max Deph | ||
| + | #Then choose Offset Direction | ||
| + | ##This how the machine will cut into the material | ||
| + | #Select Okay | ||
==Carbide Motion== | ==Carbide Motion== | ||
Revision as of 14:28, 12 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 Tool Paths
- Select the part of your design that you want to cut first
- Create a tool path by choosing either contour or Vcarve
- Select the tool you are using for each tool path
- Leave on automatic speed
- Set max depth to slightly thicker than desired cut depth
- Set your offset direction as needed
- Repeat until all sections of drawing are completed
- Once all tool paths have been set either save the Gcode to a file. If carbide motion is open and printer is connected send to carbide motion
*if using on Mac make sure screen is maximized so that you can see the save to Gcode and send to carbide motion options
Setting Up the CNC Machine
Carbide Create
- Start by choosing the setting icon
- 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
- The Toolpath Zero is were you're going to set the zero on Carbide Motion (more on this)
- Then choose the material you are cutting into
- Make sure the units are in inches
- Click okay
- Next create a design
- Then choose Toolpath
- Then select V Curve
- If the tool is correct then click okay
- If not choose 'edit' and select the correct tool bit size
- Then choose contour
- Edit the Max Deph
- Then choose Offset Direction
- This how the machine will cut into the material
- Select Okay
Carbide Motion
- Go to the jog tab and follow the on screen instructions
- Click the measure tool
- Using the onscreen interface and arrow keys set zeros by default. Zero is bottom left corner. You should only be able to fit a piece of paper between the machine and the material you are cutting into to
- Once this is done click set zeroes, then click zero all
- Finally click on the run tab, and then click begin project
