7. Computer controlled Machining¶

In the assigned activity of week number 7 we interact with the LARGE FORMAT CNC team.

GROUP ASSIGNMENT: - Complete your lab’s safety training - Test runout, alignment, fixturing, speeds, feeds, materials and toolpaths for your machine - Document your work to the group work page and reflect on your individual page what you learned

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT. - Make (design+mill+assemble) something big Assignment Checklist.

item	Activity	Status
task 1	Linked to the group assignment page	IN PROGRESS
task 2	Documented how you designed your object (something big)	IN PROGRESS
task 3	Documented how you made your CAM-toolpath	IN PROGRESS
task 4	Documented how you made something BIG (setting up the machine, using fixings, testing joints, adjusting feeds and speeds, depth of cut etc.)	IN PROGRESS
task 5	Described problems and how you fixed them	IN PROGRESS
task 6	Included your design files and ‘hero shot’ of your final product	IN PROGRESS

WORK TEAM¶

We will detail the technical characteristics of our equipment with which we will work to be able to adapt the parameters, according to the need and experience.

Technical specifications¶

Team Dimensions¶

Tools¶

Among the accessories, there are usually cutters of different sizes; for cutting, roughing and even carving applications. With the application for various materials, such as: MDF, WOOD, AGGLOMERATE, ACRYLIC and ALUMINIUM.

Personal Safety Equipment.¶

The use of Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory when interacting with the large-format CNC, because we are exposed to extreme noises of up to 80 decibels, suspended particles, and even the risk of cutting with tools or material used inside the CNC. Therefore, we use: a half-face dust protection mask, eye protection glasses, safety gloves, and earplugs.

Design, manufacturing and assembly of products with CNC.¶

REMINDER. Before any large-scale design can be carried out, we will carry out small cutting and roughing tests with appropriate tolerances to optimize the assembly process. Without an additional post-process, we will also see the different materials commonly used within the Continental University FabLab.