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Revision as of 09:25, 24 December 2016
- Owner/Loaner: MakerStation
- Serial Number: N/A
- Make/Model: Root2 v1
- Arrival Date: November 2016
- Usability: {{{usagerestrictions}}}
- Contact: Bret Lanius
- Where: Classroom area
Contents
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 Boards
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)
