7. Computer-Controlled Machining

This week's subject is using a CNC, especially a router, therefore there are many unique ideas, ranging from a box to a kayak (which I saw on a fantastic website).

The computer-assisted numerical control technique is a subtractive manufacturing method that involves removing material from a workpiece using a variety of rotary tools. The CNC cutter cuts accurate forms from metal, plastic, wood, and composite materials using preprogrammed processes.

STEPS!

Part Design:	My design will only require two-dimensional toolpaths, but we must take into account the geometry of our components while designing a CAD model in our preferred program.
CAM software:	Once our model is complete, we must translate it into instructions for Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), which specify how the machine will move and cut the material.
CNC machine setup:	involves setting up a point of origin for the carving operation, securing our material on the machine bed, and installing the appropriate tool.
Program Execution:	After reading the G-code, the CNC controller moves the cutting tool along the preprogrammed routes.

My design

In order to choose furniture that would match my house, be useful, and have a beautiful design, I spent a lot of time debating my plans within. Just building a piece of furniture, isn't that right?

I mean, why not take advantage of the opportunity? I made the decision to utilize this week to create a piece of furniture but not just any furniture for my father's birthday! It will be transformed into a sea bass-shaped fishing rod holder! Although he has never had a suitable place to keep and show off his fishing rods, he is an avid fisherman and his birthday is March 13.

I chose to design my piece initially in SolidWorks. It is crucial to be able to verify the size of my design and its elements, as well as to group them into an assembly to have a preview of the final product, which would be the robalín. Context: (insert image). \nText to translate: (insert image).

First, I designed a fish, although it turned out to be a bit difficult, since with the SolidWorks vectors it was complicated to assign measurements and references to them. Subsequently, they will make scales with the pattern-making tool, creating an eye-shaped hole and two rectangular ones for the eyelashes that will be placed on the shelves.

Really, at first glance, I duplicated the file and quickly made identical shelves, except for the second one which includes holes to store fishing rods. It can be quite simple, essentially a box, but what really interests me about using this machine is that it can create curves and perfect shapes, unlike a table router. This one has measurements, it can change from inorganic to organic shapes as if it were effortless. This really excited me, and I am considering making some other furniture, or improving the design and incorporating doors and drawers into it.

CAM SOFTWARE – VCARVE

Our DXF file will be converted into the machine instructions we need to use the CAM Software. A range of CAM software is available for us to utilize; I'll be utilizing VCarve, a program created by Vectric that is frequently used for CNC routing, engraving, and sign creation.