Computer-Controlled Machining

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 assignment:

• Make (design+mill+assemble) something big

#.Group assignment:

Group assignment link

Safety precaution

"In safety training, we need to learn how to prevent hazards and how to respond effectively if they occur."

1. Preventing Hazards When Using a CNC Machine

To prevent risks, always adhere to safety protocols and confirm you're adequately prepared. Guarantee that the machine is in a proper working condition, the workpiece is in a firmly fixed state, and the tools are with an accurately installed placement. Guarantee the correct safety equipment is worn, such as safety glasses, earplugs or earmuffs, and shoes that cover the entire foot, and never allow the machine to work unsupervised.

2. Preventing Hazards When Using a CNC Machine

If a problem occurs, such as strange sounds, sparks, or tool breakage, immediately stop the machine using the emergency stop button. Assess the situation at hand with care, identify the cause of the issue in question, and troubleshoot in accordance with the proper procedures. If unsure, get some help as well as hold off on restarting until the issue has been fully taken care of.

Understand your CNC machine and operations

Inspect it before use to ensure it’s in proper working condition.

Machine's Operations: Learn the basic operations, movements (axes), and settings (spindle speed, feed rate, etc.) to ensure safe and accurate machining.

#.Individual assignment

Design

I saw this assignment as a great opportunity to design a standing desk and also improve my skills in 3D design, especially with SolidWorks. The idea was to create a simple, adjustable desk, similar to a laptop stand, that allows me to switch between sitting and standing positions. I started the 3D design process in SolidWorks to bring this idea to life.