Production

To make my project, I use the shopbot of the lab in combination with VCarve Pro software.

1 - Make the machine files

To make the file for the shopbot, I use VCarve Pro software. First I imported all the dxf file that I did previously. I also create the dogbone on my design using the dedicated tool of the Software.

the file imported into VCarve Pro	The dogbone tool

After that, I just need to select all the parts and select the tool I would like to use. Here, I choose a upcut tool of 6mm diameter. the softaware will generate all the paths for the machine. I will just add some tabs ta maintain the parts during the production.

Creating the tabs	The siumulation of the cut

You can download the machine file here for the shopbot.

2 - Milling the project

To mill my project, I use the shopbot. After putting the tool and the material into the machine, I’ve made the zero for the Z axis using the dedicated tool. I have also verified that my design fits into the machine before launching the milling.

The shopbot	Putting the material	Zero the Z axis

Beginning	One part finish	Nearly done

So now, you can jump to the next part of my documentation: the assembly.