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Revision as of 01:20, 5 January 2022
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.
CAMaster Stinger I CNC Router
Work Dimensions | Width, X | 635 mm (25 in) |
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Length, Y | 914.4 mm (36 in) | |
Height, Z | 127 mm (5 in) | |
Spindle Power | 2.6kW (3.5 HP) | |
Max RPM | 18,000 | |
Max Rapid Speed | 15240 mm/min (600 in/min) | |
Max Cut Speed | 8890 mm/min (350 in/min) | |
Repeatability | ±0.0254 mm (±0.001 in) |
Reference Material
FCFL References
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.
Using VCarve Pro
Post-processing
Preparing the Cut
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