CNC Router

Our woodshop is home to a CAMaster Stinger I CNC router that is able to cut wood, plastics, and certain metals.

Certification
The CNC Basic Use & Safey class is a required certification to use this machine.

Reference Material
Manufacturer's Site

Materials & Tooling

Post-Processor Driver

FCFL References
FCFL Bit Inventory

Getting Started
The CNC is one of our more dangerous pieces of equipment. It can be a VERY energetic machine and cause flying metal if improperly configured.

Safety
Standard Disclaimers:
 * Don't be inebriated
 * No loose items
 * Standard safety gear (safety glasses)
 * Tie back hair

You should sign up for a reservation on CiviCRM before using the tool

Operating the CNC
Before doing anything, know exactly where the Emergency Stop button is. It is the large red button on the front left side of the machine.

If you press it, you can confirm it worked by reading the code on the spindle rpm controller on the bottom right of the front of the machine which should be displaying 'ER'

You must fully power cycle the CNC and reset the switch (twist) to use the CNC

Creating The Cut Files
CAM jobs must use mm's.

Pre-Check
Air Compressor stuff

Securing the Piece
Spoilboard has 1/4”-20 threaded sockets for clamping and otherwise securing your piece

Warm Up Procedure
Note: Spindle RPM DRO in thousands of RPM

Turn on the air compressor (push red toggle switch backward).

Remove collet from spindle and set aside.

Warm up spindle bearing using the speed control dial on front right of CNC router.
 * 5 min at 5k RPM
 * 5 min at 10k RPM
 * 5 min at 18k RPM

Spindle wont start
Hit reset button on spindle controller console. Check that speed control knob is fully clockwise

WinCNC Wont Start
Restart PC. Pray to whatever deity(ies) you may believe in