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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. | ||
== About The Machine == | |||
=== Specifications === | |||
{| | |||
|'''Manufacturer''' | |||
|StyleCNC | |||
|- | |||
|'''Model''' | |||
|STM6090 | |||
|- | |||
|'''No. Axes''' | |||
|4 <small>(XYZ + Rotary)</small> | |||
|- | |||
|'''Bed Size''' | |||
|600×900mm | |||
|- | |||
|'''Effective Work Volume''' | |||
|600×750×150mm | |||
|- | |||
|'''Controller''' | |||
|RichAuto A18 | |||
|} | |||
For further information on the machine, check out the manufacturer's website: <nowiki>https://www.stylecnc.com</nowiki>. (Note that our machine has some modifications to allow for coolant, and dust collection). | |||
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] | |||
== 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. | |||
As mentioned earlier, the makerspace has a license for VCarve, which can also be used to program the router. Configurations for Fusion 360 are being worked on, and will be made available as soon as they are ready. To use other software, you will have to set up your own configurations/post processors for the time being. | |||
==== Programming 4th axis ==== | |||
While VCarve has some support for the rotary axis, it is not practical as it replaces X or Y moves with the rotary, meaning you won't be able to program true 4 axis toolpaths. For true 4 axis milling you will need to manually program the moves, or find/buy a piece of software that has the features you are looking for | |||
Revision as of 00:55, 14 December 2022
 | This tool requires an induction. Induction information can be found at https://somakeit.org.uk/inductions-and-processes/ |
We have a CNC Machine in the workshop area of the Makerspace.
The CNC machine requires an induction, and you can find the risk assessment and details on Workshop Induction pages. Various manuals for the CNC can be found on the induction page.
Note that we have a PC in the clean room which runs Vectric VCarve Makerspace edition. This will generate GCode for the CNC toolpaths and also allow design work to be carried out.
About The Machine
Specifications
| Manufacturer | StyleCNC |
| Model | STM6090 |
| No. Axes | 4 (XYZ + Rotary) |
| Bed Size | 600×900mm |
| Effective Work Volume | 600×750×150mm |
| Controller | RichAuto A18 |
For further information on the machine, check out the manufacturer's website: https://www.stylecnc.com. (Note that our machine has some modifications to allow for coolant, and dust collection).
To learn more about the controller, here is the manufacturer's page: http://richnc.com.cn
Programming
Basic Programming
According to it's 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. 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. Configurations for Fusion 360 are being worked on, and will be made available as soon as they are ready. To use other software, you will have to set up your own configurations/post processors for the time being.
Programming 4th axis
While VCarve has some support for the rotary axis, it is not practical as it replaces X or Y moves with the rotary, meaning you won't be able to program true 4 axis toolpaths. For true 4 axis milling you will need to manually program the moves, or find/buy a piece of software that has the features you are looking for