CNC - Root2CNC

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  • Owner/Loaner: MakerStation
  • Serial Number: N/A
  • Make/Model: Root2 v1
  • Arrival Date: November 2016
  • Usability: {{{usagerestrictions}}}
  • Contact: Bret Lanius
  • Where: Classroom area



Info

We have a Root2CNC desktop CNC mill courtesy of work and contributions from Bret Lanius, Dan Odom, Tanju Bayramoglu, and others. The project is being led by Bret.


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General Specs

  • Single print nozzle/Single color
  • Material: Wood types, Plastic types
  • Build Dimensions: 152mm x 152mm x 158mm (6in x 6in x 6.2in)
  • Spindle z-axis range:
  • Multi-Software Compatible: Freedom to use any number of CAD/CAM software programs
  • Operating Ranges


Permissions

  • RESTRICTED - must consult with Bret Lanius prior to operation until the Root2 is fully commissioned

Restrictions

  • Discouraged Materials: plastics of unknown composition



Basic Instructions

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Wood

Milling Soft Woods: Popular softwoods include pine, ...

Milling Hard Woods: Oak, ...

=Plastic

Plexiglass Acrylic: Plexiglass is xxxx, readily available and can be found at local hardware stores and online

  • Brittle

Lexan Polycarbonate Lexan is xxx, it can sometimes be found at local hardware stores

Foam

Circuit Board Milling

Advanced Operational Knowledge

There are some more advanced tasks that not everyone needs to know to print, but needs to know to troubleshoot:

Warnings

  • Keep loose hair and sleeves away from all moving parts.
  • Dust control
  • Avoid inhaling dusts generated from milling operations


Safety

  • Keep loose hair and sleeves away from all moving parts.
  • Do not touch
  • Dust
  • Material Safety Data Sheets
  • Root2CNC is not intended for:
    • (A) Beginners
    • (B) Cutting, milling, engraving metals
    • (C)

References