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=== CNC Machines === | === CNC Machines === | ||
| − | * [[4x4 CNC Mill]] | + | * [[HAAS VF-1 CNC Mill]] for metal. (Requires formal training.) |
| − | * [[Epilog Laser Cutter]]. | + | * [[4x4 CNC Mill]] for wood and plastic. |
| + | * [[Epilog Laser Cutter]] for paper, wood sheet, etc. | ||
| + | * [[Zen 7x7 CNC Mini Mill]] for PCBs and such. | ||
| + | * [[Taig CNC Micro Mill]] for metal. | ||
=== Computers with CNC Software === | === Computers with CNC Software === | ||
| − | Obviously, the CNC machines | + | Obviously, the CNC machines listed above are connected to a computer running CNC software. |
== Experts and References == | == Experts and References == | ||
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=== External Links === | === External Links === | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerical_control Wikipedia article on CNC]. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerical_control Wikipedia article on CNC]. | ||
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFvTTnJUJi0&list=PL9tn9rGywKUWzfPoAC6kPMHG4Ldf289It NYC CNC's playlist re CNC on Haas] | ||
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xruKeUHLCC4&list=PL_atu5RtEPi5dXJFKY_8ENIV3083xw5Pt Peter Oakes's CNC Build playlist] on YouTube - slow and long but in-depth and well explained. | ||
| + | ** [https://youtu.be/qvQ00WmZTuU CNC Project #4b] - The Control Panel Wiring. Good description of what goes between the computer and the actual machinery. | ||
[[Category:CNC]] [[Category:Software]] | [[Category:CNC]] [[Category:Software]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:16, 4 February 2018
This article provides general information on CNC - what it is briefly, common usage information for the various CNC machines in FamiLAB, and links to the specific CNC machines in FamiLAB. This article also has links to some basic information among the vast array of public information on CNC (to avoid duplication in this Wiki).
Contents
FamiLAB Equipment Using CNC
CNC Machines
- HAAS VF-1 CNC Mill for metal. (Requires formal training.)
- 4x4 CNC Mill for wood and plastic.
- Epilog Laser Cutter for paper, wood sheet, etc.
- Zen 7x7 CNC Mini Mill for PCBs and such.
- Taig CNC Micro Mill for metal.
Computers with CNC Software
Obviously, the CNC machines listed above are connected to a computer running CNC software.
Experts and References
Experts
External Links
- Wikipedia article on CNC.
- NYC CNC's playlist re CNC on Haas
- Peter Oakes's CNC Build playlist on YouTube - slow and long but in-depth and well explained.
- CNC Project #4b - The Control Panel Wiring. Good description of what goes between the computer and the actual machinery.
