Computer-Controlled Machining


Assignment Requirements:

  • Group Assignment:
  • Individual Assignment:
  • Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrating 2D design development for CNC production.
  • Describing workflows for CNC production.

  • Steps in General:


    Steps in Details:

    Step(1): Testing runout, alignment, speeds, feeds, and toolpaths for Simplex CNC Router machine

    Overview
    Workflow of a Typical CNC Project
    Safety Tips with the CNC Router
    Designing & Creating Toolpaths
    Mach3 Opeartion

    Step(2): Designing the stool on Fusion 360


    Preparing CAM on ARTCAM


    Step(4): Operating the CNC Router


    Step(5): Assembly


    Issues & Solutions:

  • Issue#1: For the first run, the slot had a big clearance and it did not fit well.
  • Solution#1: I decreased the clearance distance in Fusion 360 and exported the dxf files to the ArtCam, then sent the .cnc files to the machine and they are now fitting well
  • Issue#2: The MDF sheet does not have an accurate thickness along its length.
  • Solution#2: I had to consider the medium thickness and run some tests to obtain perfect cutting and fitting.

  • Downloads:

    Stool.f3d Stool.art (ARTCAM 2018)