Axiom Iconic CNC 24" x 36"
This is an approximately 24" x 36" 3 Axis CNC Router capable of milling and cutting MDF, Wood, Plastics, and Metals. It has an 800W spindle and can rapidly cut and engrave at approximately 150 inches per minute. Cutting Rates can differ based on the materials and bits used. This machine can have tool paths Generated for it in Vectric V-carve Pro utilizing the Axiom HHC post processor or in Solidworks utilizing the Laguna post-processor. Feed rates for some of the available tooling can be found below.
Instructions for operating the CNC Mill can be found on the S.O.P. page.
Instructions and guidance for generating toolpaths in Vcarve Pro.
Instructions and guidance for generating toolpaths in Solidworks.
The tool library for Vectric can be downloaded here: Panther Innovation Tool Database
To import this database open the tool database and then select the "Import a tool database" icon and select the file downloaded above. A new group should appear named Panther Innovation Lab that contains the subset of tools available in the lab.
This is a general purpose cutting bit. Good for Good for wood, plywood, MDF and laminate.
Pine - Feedrate 60 IPM Plungerate 20 IPM RPM 18000
Plywood - Feedrate 60 IPM Plungerate 20 IPM RPM 18000
This is a general purpose cutting bit. Good for wood, plywood, MDF and laminate.
MDF - Feedrate 80 IPM Plungerate 20 IPM RPM 18000
This is a general purpose cutting but but carries chips away from the work and is good for wood, plastic/acrylic, plexiglass, fiberglass, composites, wood, mdf, graphite, composite, and dibond.
This bit is used to v-carve a design or create a flute or chamfer in material. Good for Wood, Plywood and MDF.
This bit is designed for fine engraving on Wood and MDF.
This bit is meant to be used to resurface the spoilboard of the CNC router or to flatten materials. Good for MDF, Wood and Plastic/Acrylic.
This is a large diameter ball-nose endmill mainly used for creating a rounded corner inside a box. Good for Wood, Plywood and MDF.
This is a detailed engraving endmill with a 1/32" tip for very fine detail. Good for wood, plastic/acrylic, plexiglass, fiberglass, composites, wood, mdf, graphite, composite, and dibond.
This is an engraving endmill with a 1/16" tip for fine detail. Good for wood, plastic/acrylic, plexiglass, fiberglass, composites, wood, mdf, graphite, and dibond.
This is a cutting bit for cutting plastic/acrylic and wood
Aluminum - Feedrate 50 IPM Plungerate 10 (Ramp for 0.5") IPM RPM 16000 Depth Per Pass 0.01"
Polycarbonate Sheet - Feedrate 50 IPM Plungerate 10 (Ramp at 50 Degrees) RPM 16000 Depth Per Pass 0.05"