CNC Mill

WARNING

You may think the CNC mill is light work. YOU ARE WRONG
THE CNC MILL IS A VERY LARGE AND DANGEROUS MACHINE
HANDLE WITH CARE
If you are wanting to use it, follow these steps under the supervision of a teacher or someone who knows and has used in in the past.
To use the mill you must be proficient with CAD!
The mill can easily be messed up and severe caution needs to be taken to ensure yours and the machines safety
READ ALL OF THESE STEPS BEFORE STARTING!!!

People who are experienced with the CNC mill that you can talk to:

The mill is a complex machine with many parts and tools. It is important that before you start learning to actually use the mill, you know the correct terms and words for things as it'll make learning go quicker. This video contains all the names of almost everything you'll use with the mill.

How to move the mill without programming and navigating its program called Pathpilot. Pathpilot is how we can bring our file from Fusion 360 to the mill and run a part. manual movement on the mill is required to set zeros, or tell the machine where your part is in reference to its working envelope.

we use fusion 360 to program parts and convert them into what's called g-code or the information the mill needs to machine a part. this video has tips and tricks for you to create every part you need.
Video also includes recommendations for what tool to use in certain situations.

spreadsheet with tools names and feed rates (tools below the diameter of 1/8" have untested feeds per tooth)

Crashes happen to the best, you're bound to break a bit or ruin a part. This video will go over common crashes and how to fix your mess up.

To create a part you need to fixture the stock in the mill in a means that allows it to be machine whether it be with the vise or with the
This video also includes how to set zeros in part 2 here: https://youtu.be/rZQWLEmOtvw

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