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	{{Infobox tool		{{Infobox tool
	\| type = Machine Tools		\| type = Machine Tools
	\| ~~manufactuerer~~ = StyleCNC		\|manufacturer=StyleCNC\| model = STM6090
	\| model = STM6090

	\| manual_link = http://richnc.com.cn:9092/attach?id=917&down=1		\| manual_link = http://richnc.com.cn:9092/attach?id=917&down=1
	}}		\|induction_link=https://somakeit.org.uk/cnc/}}

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	{{Induction Required}}		{{Induction Required}}
			{{Infobox tool
			\| type = Machine Tools
			\| manufactuerer = StyleCNC
			\| model = STM6090

			\| manual_link = http://richnc.com.cn:9092/attach?id=917&down=1
			}}

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	For curring aluminium, and similar amterials the machine has a mist coolant system fitted. when cutting materials like wood to avoid unwanted coolant contact the mist coolant head should be raised up and the air supply disconnected.		For curring aluminium, and similar amterials the machine has a mist coolant system fitted. when cutting materials like wood to avoid unwanted coolant contact the mist coolant head should be raised up and the air supply disconnected.

	To use the mist coolant connect the mist coolant air line to the air connector on the shelf support to the left of the lathe and move the mist collant head to point at the cutter/workpiece. The dials on the mist coolant head can adjust air and coolant flow. Coolant should be mixed in a 5% ratio of colant oil and 95% distilled water.		To use the mist coolant connect the mist coolant air line to the air connector on the shelf support to the left of the lathe and move the mist collant head to point at the cutter/workpiece. The dials on the mist coolant head can adjust air and coolant flow. Coolant should be mixed in a 5% ratio of colant oil and 95% distilled water, there is a bottle on the shelf with the ratios marked on it.

	== Programming ==		== Programming ==

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	To learn more about the controller, here is the manufacturer's page: [http://richnc.com.cn:9092/en/product/content-41.html http://richnc.com.cn]		To learn more about the controller, here is the manufacturer's page: [http://richnc.com.cn:9092/en/product/content-41.html http://richnc.com.cn]

			=== Mist coolant system ===
			For curring aluminium, and similar amterials the machine has a mist coolant system fitted. when cutting materials like wood to avoid unwanted coolant contact the mist coolant head should be raised up and the air supply disconnected.

			To use the mist coolant connect the mist coolant air line to the air connector on the shelf support to the left of the lathe and move the mist collant head to point at the cutter/workpiece. The dials on the mist coolant head can adjust air and coolant flow. Coolant should be mixed in a 5% ratio of colant oil and 95% distilled water.

	== Programming ==		== Programming ==

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	=== USB Drive requirements ===		=== USB Drive requirements ===
	The CNC controller doesent work with large capacity USB drives (these use NTFS format by default). You will need a FAT32 formmatted drive, 8GB drives are known to work larger drives may also work but ~~the limit is not known~~. A 64GB drive reformatted as a 30GB FAT32 is known to not work.		The CNC controller doesent work with large capacity USB drives (these use NTFS format by default). You will need a FAT32 formmatted drive, 8GB drives are known to work larger drives may also work but need to be reformatted with a smaller partition. A 64GB drive reformatted as a 30GB FAT32 is known to not work however when formatted at 16GB in FAT32 it does.

	== Avaliable Tools ==		== Avaliable Tools ==

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	\|8 \|\| 24000		\|8 \|\| 24000
	\|}		\|}

			=== USB Drive requirements ===
			The CNC controller doesent work with large capacity USB drives (these use NTFS format by default). You will need a FAT32 formmatted drive, 8GB drives are known to work larger drives may also work but the limit is not known. A 64GB drive reformatted as a 30GB FAT32 is known to not work.

	== Avaliable Tools ==		== Avaliable Tools ==

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	There are a few countersink and chamfer bits in the box allong with a 1/4in ball endmill		There are a few countersink and chamfer bits in the box allong with a 1/4in ball endmill
			[[Category:Tools]]

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Basic Programming

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	Note that we have a PC in the clean room which runs [https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Vectric VCarve] Makerspace edition. This will generate GCode for the CNC toolpaths and also allow design work to be carried out.		Note that we have a PC in the clean room which runs [https://www.vectric.com/products/vcarve-pro Vectric VCarve] Makerspace edition. This will generate GCode for the CNC toolpaths and also allow design work to be carried out.

			This page covers core details of the machine, for more advanced usage of the CNC machine see the [[CNC Machine/Intermediate documentation\|Intermediate documentation]] and [[CNC Machine/Advanced documentation\|Advanced documentation]] pages.

	== About The Machine ==		== About The Machine ==
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	=== Basic Programming ===		=== Basic Programming ===
	According to it's [http://richnc.com.cn:9092/attach?id=917&down=1 manual], the controller accepts 'standard G-Code'. Unfortunately, no further information is provided, so it is assumed it supports most of the basic G-Codes listed on [[wikipedia:G-code\|Wikipedia]]. By default, the router always has the spindle on, and feeds and speeds are specified through a menu before a program is run. ~~While it is possible~~ to ~~control these from a program file, in it's current state (as of December 2022) the machine will ignore related S, F and M codes~~.		According to it's [http://richnc.com.cn:9092/attach?id=917&down=1 manual], the controller accepts 'standard G-Code'. Unfortunately, no further information is provided, so it is assumed it supports most of the basic G-Codes listed on [[wikipedia:G-code\|Wikipedia]]. By default, the router always has the spindle on, and feeds and speeds are specified through a menu before a program is run. See information on the [[CNC Machine/Intermediate documentation\|Intermediate documentation]] page to configure this through g code.

	As mentioned earlier, the makerspace has a license for VCarve, which can also be used to program the router. For those wishing to use other software e.g. Fusion 360 see information on the [[CNC Machine/Intermediate documentation\|Intermediate documentation]] page		As mentioned earlier, the makerspace has a license for VCarve, which can also be used to program the router. For those wishing to use other software e.g. Fusion 360 see information on the [[CNC Machine/Intermediate documentation\|Intermediate documentation]] page
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	=== Spindle speeds ===		=== Spindle speeds ===

	The machine has several preset spindle speeds which are listed below		The machine has several preset spindle speeds which are listed below.

	{\|class=wikitable		{\|class=wikitable
	! mode \|\| ~~expected speed \|\| measured speed~~		! mode \|\| Speed
	\|-
	~~\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0~~
	\|-		\|-
	\|2 \|\| ~~6000 \|\| 5991~~		\| 1 \|\| 0
	\|-		\|-
	\|3 \|\| ~~9000 \|\| 8990~~		\|2 \|\| 6000
	\|-		\|-
	\|4 \|\| ~~12000 \|\| 11989~~		\|3 \|\| 9000
	\|-		\|-
	\|5 \|\| ~~16200 \|\| 16186~~		\|4 \|\| 12000
	\|-		\|-
	\|6 \|\| ~~18000 \|\| 17984~~		\|5 \|\| 16200
	\|-		\|-
	\|7 \|\| ~~21000 \|\| 20981~~		\|6 \|\| 18000
	\|-		\|-
	\|8 \|\| ~~24000 \|\| 23977~~		\|7 \|\| 21000
	\|-		\|-
			\|8 \|\| 24000
	\|}		\|}
	== Avaliable Tools ==		== Avaliable Tools ==

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	According to it's [http://richnc.com.cn:9092/attach?id=917&down=1 manual], the controller accepts 'standard G-Code'. Unfortunately, no further information is provided, so it is assumed it supports most of the basic G-Codes listed on [[wikipedia:G-code\|Wikipedia]]. By default, the router always has the spindle on, and feeds and speeds are specified through a menu before a program is run. While it is possible to control these from a program file, in it's current state (as of December 2022) the machine will ignore related S, F and M codes.		According to it's [http://richnc.com.cn:9092/attach?id=917&down=1 manual], the controller accepts 'standard G-Code'. Unfortunately, no further information is provided, so it is assumed it supports most of the basic G-Codes listed on [[wikipedia:G-code\|Wikipedia]]. By default, the router always has the spindle on, and feeds and speeds are specified through a menu before a program is run. While it is possible to control these from a program file, in it's current state (as of December 2022) the machine will ignore related S, F and M codes.

	As mentioned earlier, the makerspace has a license for VCarve, which can also be used to program the router. For those wishing to use other software e.g. Fusion 360 see information on the [[CNC Machine/~~Intermiediate~~ documentation\|Intermediate documentation]] page		As mentioned earlier, the makerspace has a license for VCarve, which can also be used to program the router. For those wishing to use other software e.g. Fusion 360 see information on the [[CNC Machine/Intermediate documentation\|Intermediate documentation]] page

	==== Programming 4th axis ====		==== Programming 4th axis ====