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ALL CNC ROUTER QUESTIONS MUST BE DIRECTED TO: projectlabcnc@gmail.com
ALL CNC ROUTER QUESTIONS MUST BE DIRECTED TO: projectlabcnc@gmail.com
CNC Policies
CNC Policies
In order to use the CNC service...
In order to use the CNC service...
Student Requirements:
Student Requirements:
You must be at least a 3rd or 4th year Undergraduate or a Graduate student to be eligible to use this service.
You must have a current Project Lab orientation
You must be making work for classes at UIC. No contract work or personal projects.
File, Material, and Equipment Limitations and Protocols:
File, Material, and Equipment Limitations and Protocols:
Please save as a Rhino 7 (.3dm) file or a .step file. All files need to be scaled to inches in order to be submitted
You must bring your own materials unless provided by your class
CNC Table size is 4'x4' The max height of an object is 4".
Information for Class:
Information for Class:
For in-depth CNC demos, groups of 5 or more students can email projectlabcnc@gmail.com to schedule a small group authorization.
*Rules and requirements for use are subject to change without prior notification (in most cases this is due to equipment damage or staff shortages)*
Steps for a Successful CNC Experience
Steps for a Successful CNC Experience
1. Create your 3D model.
1. Create your 3D model.
Nested with a 1” border around the edge of your material.
A 1"border around all objects nested close by
Make sure all machining lines have been “Projected to the Cplane”
No duplicate lines. "SelDup" to find and remove duplicates
Use "Curve Boolean" command to join lines. Closed curves are required for proper machining.
Make sure no wall thickness is below ¼”
Save as "Rhino 5" (.3dm)file, if you are operating on any newer version of Rhino.
If your model involves 3D carving please submit a .3dm or .step file.
Include a .pdf of your project that is fully dimensioned and includes includes all important details about your project. (.i.e depth of pockets, precise hole sizes)
2. Submit your file for review and receive time estimate.
2. Submit your file for review and receive time estimate.
Make sure you name the file appropriately (2015_MM-DD_LastName).
If the job is split into multiple parts, you must submit each part as a separate file, designated with _01, _02, etc. at the end of the name.
Email the completed Submission Form and Model Files to the CNC email projectlabcnc@gmail.com.
Submitted jobs are reviewed M-F, 9am-11am. After your job has been reviewed, you will be emailed back. If a file is not suitable for milling, you will receive an email notifying you of common issues to remedy before we can successfully mill the model.
3. Arrive at scheduled time for Milling
3. Arrive at scheduled time for Milling
Arrive on time (see previous 15 min late policy)
Have your material prepped and ready to go (no last minute changes to the size or scale of the project)
Run through setup with CNC proctor
Follow instructions on vacuuming and clearing material after milling
While the router is running...
No cell phone use
No socializing with friends
Pause job if you take a break
Feel free to have your laptop for typing/modeling
Pay attention to sound changes
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