Week7：computer-controlled machining

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Fablab tainans' flyer shelf.

• In this weeks' task, I want to build a new flyer shelf for fablab tainan.
• Here is the draft.
• I using Tinkercad to draw the simulatation.
• use illustrator the draw the line.

Set the cutting environment

• I am trying to use Fablab Tainans' CNC 温州贝乐雕刻机 BK-4050

• use 7.7mm screws to secure the board.

CNC machine trouble shooting

• When I trying to import the image to ArtCAM.
• BSOD.......

Re-build CNC control PC environment

• I am struggling to configure 2nd control computer.
• setup all the application and double check the setting but the 2nd computer still can't control the CNC machine.
• until now, the cnc still not able to do the machining job, I already contact the local machine provider hope the problem can fix quickly.

(update) G-code generate workaround

• I switch ARTcam to another computer and it works.

• 2D milling process:

  • In the 'toolpath' tab, select 2D milling wizard.
  • set the depth : 3mm
  • set the Z-axis safe altitude: 5mm
  • set the End Mill : 1.5mm
  • export the G-code for the mach3 cnc controler.

• Mach3 setting process

  • Open Mach3 main screen and load G-code
  • click 'tab' button, then use arrow key to control milling tool position.
  • check the "Table Display" window to check the milling area.

• use double-side tape to secure 3mm solid wood board in the cutting platform and began the milling process.

• after about 2 hr, here is the final result.

• the .DXF file attached here.
  • middle plat
  • button plat
  • holder
• the G-code generate by AarCam attached here.
  • middle plat
  • button plat
  • holder
    

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