AVID CNC Pro 4896
by Avid CNC (formerly CNCRouterParts.com)
by Avid CNC (formerly CNCRouterParts.com)
In late 2023, Robot Garden upgraded the Avid CNC from a 4x4 cutting bed on custom built legs to a 4x8 cutting bed with the AVID Pro heavy-duty legs. All other hardware specifications are the same.
Link to CNC Router Parts Pro4848 product page (CNC Router Parts is now called AVID. New brand name.)
Robot Garden GitHub Repository - CNC Pro4848 - earlier documentation for using the Pro4848
SOFTWARE
This CNC mill uses Mach4 control and Vectric V-Carve design software. A PC with this software is already configured and available for use.
The Vectric V-Carve license is a "makerspace license". Users can download a free copy of the software and run it locally on their personal computers. In order to obtain a free license, request an invitation link that will allow you to download the software associated with our makerspace license. Projects created with this license will only be using the equipment licensed by Robot Garden.
YOUTUBE - AVID CNC CHANNEL
VIDEOS -- Cutting Aluminum With The CNC Pro 4848
AVID CNC Router Overview (20:48)
Cutting 6061 Aluminum Plates (3:03)
VIDEOS -- General Tips For Milling Aluminum
Tips For Cutting Aluminum (16:34)
VIDEOS -- LESSONS LEARNED - CNC MISTAKES
CNC Crash Fail Compilation (3:51)
USEFUL WEBSITES -- SPEEDS, FEEDS & CHIPLOADS
CNC Cookbook / G-Wizard - subscription fee required for software / trial period available
USEFUL WEBSITES -- BITS & MILLS
GENERAL INFO ABOUT CNC MILLING
CNC MILL MAINTENANCE